Matt J
Matt J
E198: Beyond Survival Mode- Thriving in Sobriety
E198: Beyond Survival Mode- Thriving in Sobriety
E198: Beyond Survival Mode- Thriving in Sobriety
Tuesday 15th October 2024
Discover how embracing vulnerability and asking for help can transform survival into thriving in sobriety. A heartfelt discussion with Matt.
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21 minutes
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Author:
Matt J
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Living in survival mode can fuel addiction.
- Embracing vulnerability is crucial for recovery.
- Community support can transform your journey.
- Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
- It's possible to move from surviving to thriving in sobriety.
Surviving is, you do it alone. You don’t ask for help.
Ever feel like you're just getting by, waiting for that one thing to make everything better? In this episode of Sober Friends, Matt shares a moment from an AA meeting that hit him hard. A woman talked about living in survival mode, always thinking the next big job or relationship would bring happiness. This constant struggle can often fuel addiction, as Matt himself experienced growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and a tough home life.
He recounts how he was always in survival mode, looking for relief through alcohol. But things changed when he embraced vulnerability and sought help from a therapist and a support group. This episode is packed with raw honesty and practical advice on how to move from just surviving to truly thriving in sobriety. Whether you're new to recovery or have been sober for years, Matt's reflections on asking for help and finding community offer valuable insights.
Don't miss out on this heartfelt discussion that might just change how you view your own journey.