Nadine Mulvina

The Sober Butterfly Podcast

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  • Practical Sobriety: Chris's Godless Path to Recovery

Practical Sobriety: Chris's Godless Path to Recovery

Friday 6th December 2024

Chris shares his raw journey from addiction to sobriety, focusing on personal values and practical tools for recovery.
46 minutes
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About this podcast

The Sober Butterfly Podcast
Author:
Nadine Mulvina
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Chris's Journey: Sobriety Without a Higher Power

Episode Overview

  • Chris shares his journey from addiction to sobriety.
  • He struggled with professional and personal relationships due to drinking.
  • Rehab and AA meetings played a crucial role in his recovery.
  • Chris found sobriety by focusing on personal values rather than a higher power.
  • Breathing exercises and mindfulness journaling were key tools in his journey.
I had to reframe the higher power into a purpose, a higher purpose. The man I could become without alcohol.
Chris shares his candid and raw journey from addiction to sobriety on this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast. Host Nadine Mulvina delves into Chris's life, uncovering how his excessive drinking led to professional struggles, a strained marriage, and neglecting his relationship with his young son. Chris opens up about his transformation, which began with a decision to get sober, leading him to attend rehab and participate in AA meetings.
Despite struggling with the concept of a higher power, Chris found his own path to recovery by focusing on values like integrity, balance, and mindfulness. He shares how breathing exercises and mindfulness journaling became pivotal tools in his journey. Chris also discusses the importance of making amends and reconciling with his past actions. This episode is a powerful reminder that sobriety is a personal journey and that finding the right tools and support can make all the difference.
Tune in to hear Chris's inspiring story and gain practical tips for your own recovery journey.