Matthew Rupert's Guide to Active Sobriety: Insights and Strategies
Your sobriety must be an active, involved effort, just like your addiction was an active, involved effort.
Ever wondered how to stay actively engaged in your sobriety journey? In this episode of Recovery Innovators Radio, Matthew Rupert shares his hands-on approach to addiction recovery. He dives into his latest book, 'Addiction Recovery Change, A How-To Manual for Successfully Navigating Sobriety', which is more than just a read—it's a workbook designed to keep you involved in your own recovery process. Matthew emphasizes that just as addiction requires active participation, so does sobriety.
You can't sit back and expect change; you need to be fully engaged. The manual encourages self-review and note-taking after each chapter, making it a practical tool for anyone on the path to recovery. Beyond the book, Matthew and host James H. Healy discuss the challenges of post-addiction relationships, identifying triggers, and how to fill the 'white space'—those moments of free time that can be challenging to navigate when you're newly sober.
This episode is packed with actionable advice and personal insights that will resonate with addiction professionals, families, and individuals in recovery alike. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how to maintain an active role in your sobriety journey.