Amber Graziano Cano
Amber Graziano Cano
Run Through It: Mapping Sobriety Emotions with the Feelings Wheel
Run Through It: Mapping Sobriety Emotions with the Feelings Wheel
Run Through It: Mapping Sobriety Emotions with the Feelings Wheel
Monday 8th April 2024
Discover how the Feelings Wheel can help you map out your emotions and stay sober. Join Amber, Vinny, and Doug for practical tips and heartfelt stories.
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Amber Graziano Cano
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Using the Feelings Wheel can help identify and understand complex emotions.
- Pausing and breathing are crucial techniques for managing overwhelming feelings.
- Race culture often includes alcohol, but there are calls for more inclusive options.
- Running can be a powerful tool in maintaining sobriety.
- Support systems and community connections are vital for lasting recovery.
Even sitting with an uncomfortable feeling for an hour in early sobriety is hard, let alone a day, a week, a month.
In this episode of Recovery Road Runners, host Amber Graziano Cano, along with her sober running pals Vinny and Doug, take you on an emotional marathon using the Feelings Wheel. This tool is as dynamic as the runs they cherish, helping to identify and understand the complex emotions tied to sobriety. Amber shares her personal journey, reflecting on how emotions were often numbed with alcohol and how learning to sit with feelings is crucial for lasting sobriety.
The trio offers practical advice on using the Feelings Wheel to map out emotions, encouraging listeners to pause and breathe when faced with overwhelming feelings. They also discuss the impact of race culture on sobriety, sharing anecdotes about the prevalence of alcohol at finish lines and their desire for more inclusive options for non-drinkers. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your sobriety journey, this episode provides valuable insights and practical tools to help you navigate your emotional landscape.
Tune in to hear how identifying your feelings can lead to a healthier, more balanced life.