Brandi Kelly

The Sober Bartender

Brandi Kelly

  • Embracing Discomfort: A Journey to Growth and Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Embracing Discomfort: A Journey to Growth and Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Wednesday 8th May 2024

Brandi Kelly offers practical advice on handling discomfort without alcohol, sharing personal stories and strategies to help you stay sober.
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The Sober Bartender
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Brandi Kelly
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Facing the Uncomfortable: Brandi Kelly's Guide to Growth Without Alcohol

Episode Overview

  • Learn to embrace discomfort without turning to alcohol
  • Discover practical coping strategies for challenging situations
  • Understand the power of self-compassion in navigating discomfort
  • Explore behavioural techniques to ease discomfort and enhance resilience
  • Find empowerment in facing discomfort head-on and emerging stronger
Part of self-compassion is not shoulding all over yourself. Give yourself a break. It's okay. The only way out of discomfort is through it. Embrace the discomfort and allow it to pass; you're stronger than you think.
Ever wondered how to tackle those uncomfortable situations without reaching for a drink? In this episode of 'The Sober Bartender', Brandi Kelly dives deep into this very question, posed by a listener who's struggling with social events while staying sober. Brandi doesn't just offer generic advice; she shares her own experiences and a variety of practical strategies to help you face discomfort head-on.
From the importance of self-compassion to understanding that it's perfectly normal to feel uneasy, Brandi provides a comforting yet realistic approach. She emphasizes that the only way out of discomfort is through it. Avoiding or fighting these feelings only makes things harder. Instead, Brandi encourages embracing the discomfort, knowing that you're safe and it's okay to feel this way.
If you're looking for real, actionable advice on staying sober in tricky situations, this episode is packed with wisdom and heartfelt guidance.
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