Richard Woodward

Flat Out Recovery

Richard Woodward

  • Episode 103: 'Good Days And Bad...'

Episode 103: 'Good Days And Bad...'

Thursday 13th April 2023

Join 'Flat Out Recovery' as they discuss the daily struggles and victories of sobriety, mental health, and life in shared housing.
Explicit
45 minutes
Compassionate
Informative
Raw
Empowering
Relatable

About this podcast

Flat Out Recovery
Author:
Richard Woodward
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Balancing Act: Tackling Sobriety One Day at a Time

Episode Overview

  • The episode explores the concept of being 'recovered' and the ongoing challenges of managing addiction on a daily basis.
  • The hosts and guests provide authentic insights into the struggles and victories of staying sober.
  • The discussion delves into the perils of living in HMOs and the importance of managing mental health in recovery.
  • Personal reflections and experiences from the hosts bring a compassionate and relatable touch to the conversation.
  • The episode offers a raw and authentic look into the lives of individuals navigating their journey of recovery.
It's a question of how I manage it every day... I think the freedom thing though is bigger, because in terms of my being free, it's my no longer being enslaved, my no longer being subject to where's the next drink coming from, or how am I gonna explain the last one.
How do you face the day when getting out of bed feels like climbing a mountain? In this episode of 'Flat Out Recovery', the hosts dive into the daily grind of addiction recovery, discussing the highs and lows that come with it. They chat about those days when motivation is nowhere to be found and how taking action, even reluctantly, can make a world of difference. But that's just the beginning.
The conversation also wanders through the unpredictable world of public transport, the unique challenges of living in shared housing (HMOs), and how all these factors intertwine with mental health during recovery. With personal stories and candid reflections, this episode offers a heartfelt look at the reality of staying sober. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, you'll find relatable moments and practical advice here.
Tune in for an honest, sometimes humorous, exploration of what it means to keep going, one day at a time.