Recovery Centers of America
Recovery Centers of America
Navigating Sobriety: The Power of Coping Skills
Navigating Sobriety: The Power of Coping Skills
Navigating Sobriety: The Power of Coping Skills
Friday 14th April 2023
Join Marty Dunphy and Peter Gregory as they discuss coping skills in recovery, offering personal stories and practical advice on navigating sobriety.
34 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Coping Skills in Recovery: Marty Dunphy and Peter Gregory Share Their Journeys
Episode Overview
- Marty's unexpected journey into the recovery field after overcoming her own substance use
- Peter's insight into navigating early recovery and helping others in their journey
- Discussion on various coping strategies, including finding balance, embracing sober fellowship, and creative pursuits
- The transformative power of music and its role in the recovery journey
- Marty graciously sharing her uplifting song, 'Rising Up', as a testament to her transformative journey
Change of thought, move a muscle. So when I'm sitting there in dead space or something's popping in my head that shouldn't be, especially early in sobriety, that always helped me. It's like change of thought, move a muscle, get up, do something physical, pick up the phone, make a phone call.
Picture yourself at a Grateful Dead concert, surrounded by music and camaraderie. Now imagine finding sober friends in that very setting. That's just one of the surprising and uplifting stories you'll hear in this episode of 'Strength in Recovery'. Host Jaye Rodenbush sits down with RCA Alumni Coordinators Marty Dunphy and Peter Gregory to chat about the coping skills that have helped them navigate their recovery journeys.
Marty, with her iconic purple hair symbolizing her commitment to sobriety, shares how she found her calling in recovery over 26 years ago. Peter, who got sober at a young age, talks about the importance of balance and creative outlets in maintaining his sobriety. They dive into the disconnect between one's old life in addiction and the new, emphasizing patience with oneself and the value of finding sober friends in unexpected places.
The episode wraps up with a special treat – Marty shares her uplifting song 'Rising Up', a powerful testament to her journey. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a mix of practical advice and heartfelt inspiration.