Kate & Steph
Kate & Steph
There's More to Me Than My Sobriety
There's More to Me Than My Sobriety
There's More to Me Than My Sobriety
Monday 22nd April 2024
Kate and Steph chat with Paige about balancing sobriety without letting it define your entire identity. A must-listen for anyone on a sober journey.
36 minutes
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About this podcast
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Kate & Steph
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety can initially take over your identity; it's important to find balance.
- Connection is crucial in early sobriety but shouldn't become an obsession.
- Social media can be both a tool and a potential new addiction.
- Rediscover passions and joys that aren't tied to drinking.
- Reflect on your own journey and adjust your focus as needed.
The whole point of sobriety is to stop doing something damaging and start learning about yourself
In this episode of The Sober Effect, Kate and Steph dive into the sometimes tricky balance of sobriety and identity. They sit down with Paige, who shares her journey of becoming sober and how it initially became her entire identity. The trio discusses the importance of connection in early sobriety, highlighting how it can become a crutch, especially with the influence of social media.
Paige opens up about her experience of moving away from alcohol and how she navigated the fine line between staying engaged with her sober community and not letting it consume her life. They explore how social media can be both a helpful tool and a potential new addiction, urging listeners to find a healthy balance.
Paige’s candid reflections on her time as a bartender and her transition to a sober lifestyle provide a relatable narrative for anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed by their own sobriety journey. The conversation also touches on finding joy in everyday activities and rediscovering passions that aren't tied to drinking. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to forge a new life in sobriety without letting it define every aspect of their being.
By the end, you'll be inspired to reflect on your own journey and consider how to balance sobriety with other parts of your life. So, are you ready to find out if your focus on sobriety needs to shift? Tune in to hear more!