The Bubble Hour

The Bubble Hour

The Bubble Hour

  • Sober Fun - "We Are Not a Glum Lot!"

Sober Fun - "We Are Not a Glum Lot!"

Monday 15th December 2014

Join Jean McCarthy on 'The Bubble Hour' as she and her guests discuss finding joy and laughter in sobriety. Discover a new world of fun without alcohol.
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Rediscovering Joy: Sober Fun and Laughter in Recovery

I think recovery- like not just sobriety, but recovery leads us to work on self-acceptance, and I really think that's where the fun for me really started to grow.
Can you imagine a life without alcohol and still having a blast? Many of us fear that sobriety means saying goodbye to fun forever. In this episode of 'The Bubble Hour', host Jean McCarthy and her guests tackle this very concern head-on. They dive into the common anxieties about losing the joy and social connections that we often associate with drinking.
But here's the twist: they reveal how sobriety can actually open the door to a whole new world of fun and laughter you might not have expected. From retraining your brain to find pleasure in new activities to the importance of self-acceptance, this conversation is packed with insights and practical advice. Ever wondered how to navigate social events without a drink in hand? Or how to combat feelings of isolation?
Jean and her guests share personal stories and tips that show you how to build a fulfilling, joyful life without alcohol. They emphasize the power of connection, laughter, and exploring new experiences as key elements of recovery. One guest even shares, 'I think recovery—like not just sobriety, but recovery—leads us to work on self-acceptance, and I really think that's where the fun for me really started to grow'.
So, if you're worried that getting sober means giving up fun, this episode will show you that it's quite the opposite. Tune in and discover how a life without alcohol can be filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful connections.