Brian Adkins
Brian Adkins
I'll drink tomorrow, not today w/ Mean Joel
I'll drink tomorrow, not today w/ Mean Joel
I'll drink tomorrow, not today w/ Mean Joel
Tuesday 28th July 2020
Join Brian Adkins on Recovery Rising as he talks with Joel about his six years of sobriety and how the mantra 'I'll drink tomorrow, not today' kept him on track.
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Get the buttons here!Joel's Journey: The Mantra That Kept Him Sober
If we keep pushing our relapse to 'tomorrow' then we will never drink. Tomorrow never comes, each moment you live in is TODAY.
In this episode of Recovery Rising, host Brian Adkins sits down with his friend and musician Joel to chat about his six-year journey of sobriety. Joel opens up about a moment when he nearly relapsed but managed to stay on track with the simple mantra, 'I'll drink tomorrow, not today'. Spoiler alert: Joel didn’t drink the next day, and this mindset became a cornerstone of his recovery. Ever wondered how a few words can make such a difference?
Joel's story is proof that sometimes, it's the simplest strategies that have the most profound impact. Brian and Joel dive into the importance of seeking help and support from others in recovery, discussing how addiction can strain relationships and the role spirituality plays in healing. Joel shares the tools and resources that have helped him maintain his sobriety, including positive self-talk and breaking down recovery into manageable steps.
The episode is filled with Joel's honesty and vulnerability as he discusses how sobriety has changed his life, his relationships, and his ways of coping with stress and anxiety. He also talks about the significance of finding a higher power in his recovery journey. The conversation wraps up on an uplifting note, emphasizing the importance of living in the present and taking things one day at a time.
Joel offers some final words of wisdom for those struggling with addiction or in early recovery, reminding everyone that they are not alone and that help is always available. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of positivity, resilience, and community in the path to recovery.