Myles Sandoval: Embracing Connection and Fun in Recovery
Connection as I navigate my recovery journey is really critical and not something I'm good at at the beginning, right like, not something that I'm naturally good and candidly never really been super good at, right.
Picture this: you're on a journey to sobriety, and the road ahead seems lonely and joyless. Enter Myles Sandoval, a recovery coach and Phoenix facilitator who’s here to shatter that myth. In this episode of 'The Way Out', Myles dives into how building connections and finding joy can transform your recovery experience.
He shares his personal story of long-term recovery and how he found a sense of community and fun through The Phoenix, a non-profit dedicated to creating a sober active community. Myles talks about how activities like Yoga, CrossFit, Meditation, and even Dungeons and Dragons (yes, you read that right) have been game-changers in his journey. He explains that the opposite of addiction isn't just sobriety—it's connection.
Through The Phoenix, Myles has seen firsthand how meaningful relationships and shared activities can fuel resilience and recovery. One of the most striking points Myles makes is about overcoming the fear that sobriety means the end of fun. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. Whether it’s rolling dice in a D&D game or finding peace in meditation, Myles shows that joy is not only possible but essential in recovery.
He also touches on the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining balance in life. If you’ve ever felt isolated or worried that sobriety might be dull, this episode is a must-listen. Myles’s insights are both practical and inspiring, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to live a fulfilling sober life. So grab your headphones and get ready to discover how connection and fun can be powerful tools in your recovery journey.