POP Buchanan
POP Buchanan
Why I Stopped Calling Myself an Alcoholic (Do you agree or disagree?)
Why I Stopped Calling Myself an Alcoholic (Do you agree or disagree?)
Why I Stopped Calling Myself an Alcoholic (Do you agree or disagree?)
Tuesday 31st December 2019
POP Buchanan discusses why Holly Whitaker stopped calling herself an alcoholic and how it impacts sobriety. Tune in for a fresh perspective on recovery.
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POP Buchanan
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Redefining Sobriety: Why Labels Matter in Recovery
I don't know why it took someone else to point it out to me or why someone else's permission felt more reliable than my own, but that was the last time I identified as an alcoholic...
Ever thought about how calling yourself an 'alcoholic' might affect your journey to sobriety? In this episode of the Sober is Dope podcast, POP Buchanan dives into Holly Whitaker's book, 'Quit Like a Woman', and explores why she chose to stop identifying as an alcoholic. POP shares his personal reflections on this idea, highlighting how labels can sometimes limit us and impact our recovery.
He emphasizes the importance of honesty and self-acceptance, encouraging listeners to find their own unique path to sobriety. The episode also tackles the role of stigma in addiction treatment and the need for compassion in overcoming addiction. POP’s discussion is heartfelt and thought-provoking, offering new perspectives on the language we use in recovery. Tune in to gain fresh insights and perhaps rethink how you define your own journey.