Adina Silvestri
Dr. Adina Silvestri
How to Quit Drinking Cold Turkey
How to Quit Drinking Cold Turkey
How to Quit Drinking Cold Turkey
Thursday 4th June 2020
Mishka Shubaly shares his agnostic journey to sobriety and offers practical advice on quitting drinking cold turkey in this episode of 'Atheists in Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Mishka's Agnostic Path to Sobriety: Quitting Cold Turkey
Anyone can do days, everyone can do days. But I think 90 Days is long enough where people weather the worst physical withdrawal, and it's long enough that they see a reversal where, after 90 days, your nausea goes away, your headaches go away, you're sleeping better, you feel physically stronger, your brain is clearer.
Imagine trying to quit drinking without the comfort of religious faith. That’s exactly what Mishka Shubaly did, and he shares his raw and honest journey on this episode of 'Atheists in Recovery'. Host Dr. Adina Silvestri dives deep with Mishka, an agnostic who broke free from the grip of alcohol by going cold turkey. Mishka talks about how the 'second hand smoke' of his religious upbringing influenced his identity and how living without a higher power shaped his recovery.
He even admits to reluctantly identifying as an agnostic, offering a unique perspective on sobriety that many might find refreshing and relatable. Mishka’s story is packed with practical advice and heartfelt moments. He discusses his book 'Cold Turkey', where he outlines key strategies for quitting drinking. One standout tip is committing to 90 days of sobriety, which he believes is crucial for overcoming the toughest withdrawal symptoms and beginning the healing process.
Mishka also touches on the emotional rollercoaster of recovery, emphasizing the importance of embracing your feelings, even the messy ones. His candidness about crying and 'losing one’s shit' is both comforting and empowering. This episode isn’t just about quitting alcohol; it’s about understanding the duality of human nature and finding hope in unexpected places. Whether you’re struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Mishka’s journey offers valuable insights and a dose of inspiration.
Tune in to hear how he navigated his path to sobriety without relying on spiritual dogma, and why he believes everyone should 'pay their taxes' in recovery.