Daniel Patterson
Daniel Patterson
EPISODE 83
EPISODE 83
EPISODE 83
Thursday 8th August 2024
Jenna and Daniel discuss the challenge of staying sober 'forever', using community support, and taking life one day at a time.
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44 minutes
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Encouraging
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Author:
Daniel Patterson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Take sobriety one day at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Use community and social media as part of your sobriety toolkit.
- Focus on immediate, manageable goals rather than long-term predictions.
- Adjust daily routines to support your sober lifestyle.
- Understand that 'forever' in sobriety is about consistent choices.
Eating an elephant one bite at a time is a lot like sobriety because you just have to take it as it comes
In this episode of Sobriety Uncensored, Jenna and Daniel tackle the daunting idea of staying sober 'forever' and how overwhelming it can seem, especially in the early stages of sobriety. They chat about taking life one day at a time, facing challenges as they come, and adjusting daily routines to support a sober lifestyle.
Their candid discussion highlights the importance of community and social media as tools in their sobriety toolbox, offering relatable anecdotes and practical advice for those on a similar journey. Jenna shares her experience with 'future tripping'—the anxiety of trying to predict and control every aspect of life—and how focusing on immediate, manageable goals helped her find stability. Daniel chimes in with his own stories, adding humour and raw honesty about the ups and downs of sober living.
The duo also touch on the concept of 'forever' in sobriety, stressing that it's more about making consistent choices rather than feeling trapped by an endless commitment. If you're looking for an engaging, down-to-earth conversation about the realities of living sober, this episode is a must-listen. You'll leave feeling understood and equipped with new strategies to face your own sobriety challenges. So why not give it a go and see how these insights can fit into your own journey?