Kristie's Path to Sobriety: Embracing a Growth Mindset
None of that can happen without the alcohol in your life.
Can changing the way we think about success transform our journey to sobriety? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen sit down with Kristie, a 47-year-old from Michigan who has been sober since May 2020. Kristie shares her story, highlighting how adopting a growth mindset has been crucial in her recovery process. She explains how shifting her focus from fixed outcomes to valuing effort and progress has made all the difference in her life without alcohol.
Kristie also discusses the power of language in recovery. By rephrasing goals and altering the metrics of success, she has found new ways to stay motivated and mentally healthy. The conversation touches on the normalization of drinking culture and how building connections within the recovery community has provided Kristie with strength and excitement. The episode wraps up with a powerful reminder of the freedom that comes with letting go of old ideas and embracing new perspectives.
Tune in to hear more about Kristie's inspiring journey and the transformative power of a growth mindset.