Corey Winfield
Corey Winfield
December 2nd, 2024 - Snow Day
December 2nd, 2024 - Snow Day
December 2nd, 2024 - Snow Day
Monday 2nd December 2024
Corey Winfield and co-hosts share holiday stories, discuss setting boundaries, and offer advice on staying sober during festive times.
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48 minutes
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Corey Winfield
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Recovery Reimagined
Financial Health in Recovery
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Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Setting boundaries with toxic family members can help maintain sobriety.
- Choosing supportive environments is crucial during holidays.
- Identifying as a person in recovery can shift your mindset positively.
- Helping others in their recovery journey can be rewarding.
- Humour and camaraderie play a significant role in staying sober.
Excuses are everywhere. If you want to look at it like, oh, it's the holiday. And I used to get really depressed in the holiday when I was drinking because it's a depressant.
In this episode of the 217 Recovery Podcast, Corey Winfield and his co-hosts, Justin Burke, Mitchell O'Brien, and Cori Smoker, dive into their holiday experiences and what it means to be in recovery during such times. The episode kicks off with a light-hearted chat about their holiday antics and the challenges of balancing family life with recovery.
Corey shares a humorous anecdote about his wife, Marnie, channeling her inner Betty Crocker, and the chaos that ensued with a burst pipe dubbed the 'Brown Friday Sale'. The conversation soon shifts to more serious reflections on the struggles and triumphs of staying sober during the holidays. Corey candidly recounts his own experiences with DUIs and the wake-up call that led him to sobriety.
The group discusses the importance of setting boundaries with toxic family members and choosing to surround themselves with supportive people. Justin shares his rewarding experience of helping someone get into treatment over the holiday weekend, while Mitchell reflects on the emotional toll of dealing with family expectations and loss. The episode is filled with heartfelt moments and practical advice on how to handle holiday stress without resorting to alcohol or drugs.
Corey emphasises the power of identifying as a person in recovery rather than an alcoholic, highlighting the positive mindset shift that comes with it. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of camaraderie. Tune in for an honest, raw, and often humorous discussion that underscores the importance of community and resilience in recovery.