Gary Hendler
Gary Hendler
EPISODE 053124
EPISODE 053124
EPISODE 053124
Saturday 1st June 2024
Gary Hendler and Mark Sigmund discuss awkward moments in sobriety, offering practical advice and personal anecdotes to help you navigate tricky situations.
56 minutes
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Author:
Gary Hendler
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- How to handle seeing someone from recovery drinking alcohol.
- Dealing with pressure to drink on a first date.
- Navigating the stigma around non-alcoholic beverages.
- Importance of mental health support in sobriety.
- Personal stories and practical advice from the hosts.
Imagine if you saw somebody from AA at the next table with a drink – what would you do?
Ever faced an awkward moment in sobriety? This episode of Clean and Sober Radio dives into those cringe-worthy situations that can catch anyone off guard. Hosts Gary Hendler and Mark Sigmund chat about real-life scenarios like spotting someone from your recovery group with a drink in hand or dealing with pressure to drink on a first date. They also discuss the complexities of seeing familiar faces in unexpected places, like at the pharmacy picking up narcotics.
Gary and Mark offer practical advice on handling these moments with grace and maintaining your commitment to sobriety. They share personal anecdotes and explore the emotional rollercoaster that comes with these encounters, all while keeping the conversation light and engaging. The episode also touches on broader issues within the recovery community, such as the stigma around non-alcoholic beverages and the importance of mental health support.
Whether you're newly sober or have been on this journey for years, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of camaraderie. Tune in to hear how others navigate these tricky waters and get some tips for your own path. So, how would you handle these awkward moments?
Listen in and find out!