Angela Pugh
Angela Pugh
What to Do When Sobriety Feels Like a Constant Battle
What to Do When Sobriety Feels Like a Constant Battle
What to Do When Sobriety Feels Like a Constant Battle
Wednesday 9th April 2025
Angela Pugh reveals why sobriety can feel like a constant battle and offers practical tools for true recovery.
23 minutes
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Angela Pugh
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety is more than just quitting alcohol; it's about healing emotionally.
- Anhedonia is a common challenge in early sobriety, making it hard to feel joy.
- Dopamine resets, like exercise and new activities, can help improve mood.
- Connecting with others in recovery can trigger positive emotions.
- Understanding and managing triggers is key to sustaining sobriety.
Sober is quitting the substance. Recovery is healing so you don’t go back to the substance
If you've ever felt like sobriety is a constant battle, you're not alone. In this episode of Addiction Unlimited, Angela Pugh, a seasoned coach and recovering alcoholic, tackles the hidden struggles of staying sober. She shares the story of a woman who, despite being sober for a while, still felt emotionally drained and constantly thought about drinking. Angela explains that this isn't true recovery—it's emotional burnout. Sobriety should feel like freedom, not a daily fight.
She dives into the concept of anhedonia, where you can't find pleasure in things you used to enjoy, and how it’s a common part of early and mid-sobriety. Angela breaks down the science behind why your brain feels this way and offers practical tools to help you navigate these challenges. From dopamine resets to connecting with others, she provides actionable steps to make sobriety less of a struggle.
Angela's candid and compassionate approach will resonate with anyone who's tired of white-knuckling their way through sobriety. If you're ready to move from surviving to thriving, this episode is a must-listen. You'll learn how to create emotional sobriety and truly heal, so you can enjoy life without alcohol. Don't miss out on Angela's valuable insights and the Emotional Sobriety Survival Kit she mentions—it's packed with tools to help you manage stress, overwhelm, and other triggers. Ready to feel better?
Tune in and start your journey to true recovery.