Why does a 21-year sobriety chip matter—but the next 24 hours matter most? In this episode, we talk about milestones, humility, and the daily actions that keep recovery alive. Stephen explains how anniversaries serve as a reset—an honest inventory against complacency—because no matter how many years you have, the most important day is still today. We unpack the meaning of recovery chips and how small tokens carry big hope. You’ll also hear simple ways loved ones can show support, like attendi...
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Why does a 21-year sobriety chip matter—but the next 24 hours matter most? In this episode, we talk about milestones, humility, and the daily actions that keep recovery alive. Stephen explains how anniversaries serve as a reset—an honest inventory against complacency—because no matter how many years you have, the most important day is still today. We unpack the meaning of recovery chips and how small tokens carry big hope. You’ll also hear simple ways loved ones can show support, like attendi...
54: From “Have To” to “Want To”--The Mindset Shift That Makes Sobriety Stick
Addiction Recovery
17 minutes
2 months ago
54: From “Have To” to “Want To”--The Mindset Shift That Makes Sobriety Stick
Recovery doesn’t last when it feels like punishment. The turning point comes when sobriety shifts from something you “have to” do into something you truly want—when it stops being about restriction and starts being about freedom. Language plays a huge role in that shift. Saying “I don’t drink” instead of “I can’t drink” reframes recovery as empowerment, not deprivation. Over time—through meetings, step work, and community—what begins as obligation becomes desire. Addiction involves both physi...
Addiction Recovery
Why does a 21-year sobriety chip matter—but the next 24 hours matter most? In this episode, we talk about milestones, humility, and the daily actions that keep recovery alive. Stephen explains how anniversaries serve as a reset—an honest inventory against complacency—because no matter how many years you have, the most important day is still today. We unpack the meaning of recovery chips and how small tokens carry big hope. You’ll also hear simple ways loved ones can show support, like attendi...
