Episodios

  • EPISODE 79

    EPISODE 79
    Jul 11 2024
    Daniel and Jenna talk about experiencing major life events as people in recovery and how different they handle such events without alcohol. They discuss "emotional sobriety" and how intensely they can sometimes feel certain life shifts without using alcohol to cope, escape, or celebrate. Jenna talks about feeling irritable or antsy and sometimes forgetting about the added mental toll of staying sober while going through major life changes. Daniel talks about "opposite action" and challenging himself to stay on task and engaged when he's feeling unmotivated or uninspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 m
  • EPISODE 78

    EPISODE 78
    Jul 4 2024
    Happy July 4th! Daniel and Jenna talk about "sitting it out" and the choice to accept a potentially boring holiday in exchange for the reward of staying sober. They discuss pressure from family, friends and spouses to match their drinking habits and just try to be "normal", which can lead to dishonesty and manipulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • EPISODE 77

    EPISODE 77
    Jun 27 2024
    Jenna shares about a recent conversation with her son regarding self worth and positive self talk. Jenna and Daniel talk about the life skills they're learning in recovery and how they continue to put them into practice in everyday life. They discuss their own personal need for self-reward in recovery, whether its a simple verbalization of a job well-done, or treating themselves to a sober gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • EPISODE 76

    EPISODE 76
    Jun 20 2024
    Daniel talks about recently deleting his TikTok account and what a freeing feeling it was to let go of something that was no longer serving him. Daniel and Jenna acknowledge the impact sober TikTok has had on both their sobriety and the positive experiences they have had. They also address the potential for obsessive behavior and the desire for acceptance with social media. They discuss how this decision ties into boundary setting as a necessary part of recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 m
  • EPISODE 75

    EPISODE 75
    Jun 13 2024
    Jenna tells Daniel about some recent milestones her family has experienced and expresses appreciation for her sobriety, and for being fully engaged and emotional. She addresses a brief desire to drink at her daughter's graduation celebration dinner, and Daniel talks about how that is normal, and that it is unrealistic to think you'll never have another craving. They talk about "negative permanent language" and as it applies to sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m
  • EPISODE 74

    EPISODE 74
    Jun 6 2024
    Daniel and Jenna talk about alcohol-free products that have recently become more popular including elixirs, microdose mushroom beverages, and supplements. They discuss their own personal preferences with these products and how they feel it could potentially affect their sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • EPISODE 73

    EPISODE 73
    May 31 2024
    Daniel tells Jenna about recently losing power and adjusting his family activities for an evening. They talk about their rationalization to drink in those types of circumstances during active addiction. Jenna talks about how relieved she feels to be able to participate in relaxing activities on her own without the lure of alcohol constantly pulling at her choices. They also discuss the ability to stay awake and alert in the evenings, whether that means giving their children rides to and from activities, being productive at home, or simply relaxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 m
  • EPISODE 72

    EPISODE 72
    May 23 2024
    Daniel and Jenna talk about "residual shame" as Daniel continues his job search and is faced with some previous acquaintances via social media. They discuss the rationale for amends and how it can sometimes be authentic and sometimes self-serving, and the importance of making that distinction before approaching someone from the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m