Tyelur Watkins & John Sadkin-DeLaGarza

Getting Sober Young

Tyelur Watkins & John Sadkin-DeLaGarza

  • Episode #18: Chaotic Calm- Filling Voids with Frantic Futile Activities

Episode #18: Chaotic Calm- Filling Voids with Frantic Futile Activities

Monday 15th January 2024

Learn why constant busyness won't help sobriety and find sustainable paths to inner calm and healing in this episode of 'Getting Sober Young'.
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Getting Sober Young
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Tyelur Watkins & John Sadkin-DeLaGarza
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The Busyness Trap: Why Filling Your Day Won't Fill the Void

Episode Overview

  • Examining the challenges of filling the void in recovery
  • Understanding the hidden dangers of perpetual motion in sobriety
  • Exploring genuine paths to inner calm and lasting healing
  • Reflections on the ineffective nature of staying busy as a means to stay sober
  • Embracing peace through confrontation and walking through challenges
Staying busy in itself, especially as a means to stay sober, sounds exhausting. It doesn't sound like something that I would want to maintain.
Ever thought staying busy would keep those cravings at bay? In this eye-opening episode of 'Getting Sober Young', hosts Tyelur Watkins and John Sadkin-DeLaGarza tackle the myth that endless errands and constant activity can serve as a shield against addiction. Joined by expert voices, they dive into the emotional pitfalls of using busyness as a sobriety tool. From emotional disconnection to neglecting the real issues behind addiction, they expose the hidden dangers of this frantic approach.
But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. They also share sustainable ways to find inner peace and lasting healing. If you're curious about how to genuinely fill the void left by substance abuse, this episode is a must-listen. It’s packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories that might just change your perspective on what true recovery looks like.