Eve Milford
Eve Milford
Episode #20 - Normalising the Feelings of Discomfort From Joy & Happiness After Toxicity
Episode #20 - Normalising the Feelings of Discomfort From Joy & Happiness After Toxicity
Episode #20 - Normalising the Feelings of Discomfort From Joy & Happiness After Toxicity
Thursday 28th September 2023
Join Eve Milford as she explores why joy can feel uncomfortable in sobriety, sharing her journey and offering compassionate insights.
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Eve Milford
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Eve shares her personal journey of reclaiming joy and happiness after years of addiction
- The impact of toxic relationships and dysregulation on emotional wellbeing in sobriety
- Normalizing discomfort in the process of reclaiming joy and pleasure
- Understanding the complexities of joy, happiness, and self-compassion in sobriety
- The importance of patience and empathy in the journey toward emotional healing
I think people assume they know how to have joy and happiness. But when you have been dysregulated for so long, when you have been gaslit for years and years, when you have been in these toxic places and spaces, it is so hard to come back to joy, love, and happiness.
Have you ever wondered why feeling happy can sometimes be so uncomfortable? In this episode of 'Relationships in Recovery', Eve Milford dives into the tricky terrain of experiencing joy and happiness after years of addiction and toxic relationships. She opens up about her own journey, from the early days of sobriety to the moments of inner peace and self-acceptance that followed. Eve doesn't shy away from the tough questions: Why do we struggle with positive emotions?
How do we re-establish joy and pleasure in our lives? With a non-judgmental approach, she explores the concept of the 'Hedonic Setpoint' and how it impacts our ability to feel contentment. Eve's candid storytelling and empathetic insights offer a beacon of hope for anyone finding it hard to embrace happiness in their sober life. She reminds us that feeling uneasy about joy is normal, and that the journey from self-loathing to self-love is one worth taking.
Tune in for practical suggestions on celebrating small victories and re-establishing a sense of pleasure and joy. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that you are worthy of a joyful, toxic-free life.