Emotionally React or Grounded Response
Emotionally React or Grounded Response

From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast

Ep #261 - Triggered, activated, tripped - whatever you call it, you have emotional anchors set all around you. They can be in your external world where other people do things around you, to you, or with you. Additionally, there are infinite anchors i...

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From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast

Jesse Mogle

Sobriety and Recovery, what’s the difference? Deciding to get sober is not the same as being in active-recovery. In 2017, after 22-years in active-addiction, Jesse Mogle limped into treatment and sprinted away from his addictions. Starting his journey that is continuously changing his life, that of long-term addiction recovery, was something he wanted for years and battled with internally since the day of his first binge-drinking blackout. Developing a growth mindset, healthily processing emotions and releasing negative ones, embracing connections in relationships, forgiving yourself and others, and creating a life you don’t need to escape from - all of these, and more, are part of fostering YOUR best life through YOUR addiction recovery program. Join Jesse as he shares his journey of long-term recovery and that of other’s through lived experiences, life/recovery coaching, and most importantly, support.

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Mastering Emotional Triggers for a Smoother Recovery Journey

Episode Overview

Sobriety and recovery are not the same, with recovery involving inner healing and personal growth
Jesse emphasises the importance of creating space between stimuli and reactions
The impact of addiction on brain function and emotional responses is discussed
Self-awareness and emotional grounding are highlighted as crucial for navigating triggers
Practical insights and reflections are shared for individuals on the path to recovery

“The longer you can take in that gap, the better opportunity you have to respond. That's the difference between reaction and response, emotionally triggered and emotionally grounded.”

Feeling triggered and not sure how to respond? In this engaging episode of 'From Sobriety to Recovery', Jesse Mogle tackles the tricky topic of emotional triggers and responses. Whether it's something someone says or a thought that pops into your head, these triggers can send you spiraling. Jesse dives into how you can create a gap between the trigger and your reaction, allowing you to respond more thoughtfully.

He shares practical tips on grounding yourself in the moment and using your rational mind instead of reacting impulsively. Perfect for anyone navigating the ups and downs of recovery, this episode offers actionable advice on how to manage emotional triggers and build healthier responses. Tune in to gain insights that could make your recovery journey a bit smoother.

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