Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Damon Frank
How to Stay Sober & Happy This Thanksgiving!
How to Stay Sober & Happy This Thanksgiving!
How to Stay Sober & Happy This Thanksgiving!
Wednesday 27th November 2024
Learn how to stay sober and happy this Thanksgiving with expert advice from Damon Frank, Kevin O'Malley, Evan Jarschauer, and Hannah Rose Bernstein.
37 minutes
Supportive
Informative
Encouraging
Compassionate
Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Financial Health in Recovery
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
312 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Staying Sober & Happy This Thanksgiving
Episode Overview
- Have a support network in place before the holiday.
- Plan ahead with strategies to avoid triggers.
- Identify safe people in your family or friends group.
- Use emotional intuition to gauge your comfort levels.
- Stay connected through social media or phone calls.
The biggest part of alcoholism is not the drinking. The drinking is just a symptom of a much larger disease.
Thanksgiving can be a tricky time for those in recovery, and The Recovered Life Show is here to help you navigate it with grace and happiness. In this episode, hosts Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis, alongside guests Kevin O'Malley, Evan Jarschauer, and Hannah Rose Bernstein, share their wisdom on staying sober and happy during the holiday season.
They tackle the unique challenges that Thanksgiving brings, especially for those in early recovery, and offer practical advice on how to maintain sobriety amidst the stress and potential triggers of family gatherings. From the importance of having a support network to the value of pre-planning, the panel provides a wealth of strategies to help you stay on track.
Kevin shares his experiences with AA and the significance of having a 'family of choice', while Hannah discusses emotional regression and how to handle it. Evan emphasizes the need for emotional intuition and having allies. The episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and actionable tips, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the holidays sober.
Whether you're dealing with unsupportive family members or just the general stress of the season, this episode offers a compassionate and humorous take on how to stay grounded and joyful. Don't miss out on these valuable insights – your best recovered life is within reach!