Welcome to Episode 50!

The Alcohol Recovery Show is a totally free (and advert-free) resource designed to support and encourage readers of the Winspress sober living books.

We aim to support, encourage, inspire, and motivate anyone who wants to break free from any form of alcohol dependence.

There is a range of free resources available at: https://winspress.com/

You can check out the range of WinsPress books on sober living and more at: https://winspress.com/books/

Today, Lewis David joins Antonia to review the highlights of the show so far.
Whether you are new to The Alcohol Recovery Show or you have been following us since the first episode, today's episode has something for you.
 
It is a great opportunity to recap on:

• How to get motivated for sobriety, 
• Stick to your goals
• Deal with any slip-ups or pitfalls. 

So, grab a pen and paper and take note of the episodes most relevant for you -  now. 

Antonia presents six simple but powerful ways to grow your sobriety.

Whether your goal is complete abstinence or consistent and contented moderation, these methods will help you.  They can help you to make your intentions a reality, creating a lifestyle free from alcohol dependence.

At the end of this short episode, you will have six easy methods you can begin to use today and every day to establish your sober success.

To find out about our books and free resources on offer you can go to:
https://winspress.com/books/

Today, Antonia discusses a common threat to contented sobriety - loneliness.

Research indicates that we all feel more lonely than ever, despite myriad ways to communicate with each other.

For people who are trying to break free from dependence on alcohol, feeling lonely can be a significant trigger to drink again. Have you ever found yourself feeling edgy, restless, or agitated when alone? Did a drink seem like a good idea?
 
As we will all find ourselves alone at some time, it is essential to know how to feel comfortable with solitude. This provides some extra insurance against the temptation to drink again.

To find out more about our books and grab some free resources too, please go to:
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The Alcohol Recovery Show is aimed at helping people break their dependence on alcohol.  The hosts are Antonia Ryan and Lewis David. They are the authors of a variety of books to help people deal with compulsive behaviors including alcohol dependence. You can find out more about their books at:  https://winspress.com/books/

Just because you have decided to be alcohol-free doesn't mean you need to be lonely or have no social life.

Today Antonia talks about where to meet new friends, and how to deepen existing friendships. Listen to the end of today's episode to find out about the three qualities you need to make new friends alcohol-free. 

Are you feeling flat, bored, or lacking in purpose? Do you use alcohol to give you a lift? Perhaps you feel restless and discontented without a drink? Whether you are still drinking or not, don't let these low feelings, such as boredom sabotage your well-being, health, or happiness.

Today Antonia discusses this common threat to sobriety and how to re-frame it into a powerful tool to actually help keep you alcohol-free.

Listen today to change your perspective and experience these feelings as a way to motivate a change in lifestyle, enrich your life and enjoy a contented and positive sobriety.

If you are interested in checking out the resources Antonia refers to in this episode, they can be found at: https://winspress.com/

Messing up - and the feelings associated with it can be uncomfortable. For many of us who have issues with alcohol dependence, regret, guilt, and shame are familiar feelings. 

Today Antonia talks about how to deal with these feelings.  This is important as the pain brought on by regret or guilt about past actions can push us back to drinking. So if you have any regrets or sense of guilt or shame about your past, listen today to find out what to do about them. and understand how these feelings can have an upside. 

Stress can drive people to drink or derail their efforts to stay alcohol-free. Learning how to deal with stress is essential to maintaining a life free from booze.

However, what do you do when your mind is spinning with worry?

You might find it difficult to focus on simple daily tasks, never mind learning new skills such as meditation or breathing practices. 

Today, Antonia presents three easy, simple, and fun ways to deal with stress with minimal effort.

If stress and anxiety are issues for you, Antonia's book Mindfulness for Stress and Anxiety might be of interest to you.  Details of this book and other WinsPress publications are available at: https://winspress.com/books/

In this week's episode, Antonia presents eight ways to motivate yourself on your sober journey. She focuses in particular on one aspect of motivation that is powerful no matter what stage you are at; whether you are contemplating being alcohol-free, coming back after a spell of drinking, or have been sober for a while.  

This episode follows on from the quiz presented last week, so if you haven't done the quiz you can go back to Episode 42 to respond to ten statements to find out what you need to focus on for an impactful change. 

There are a variety of books and also free resources on the WinsPress website to support you in making changes in your life. You can go to https://winspress.com/ to find out more.