Dry January is often framed as a test of willpower or a thirty-one-day challenge to get through. But for a lot of people, the hardest part is not avoiding alcohol. It is sitting with what shows up when alcohol is no longer there to do its usual job. In this episode, I talk about a different way to approach Dry January, not as a detox, a countdown, or something to endure until February, but as a simple and honest experiment. We explore why focusing on when the month ends often prevents real in...
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Dry January is often framed as a test of willpower or a thirty-one-day challenge to get through. But for a lot of people, the hardest part is not avoiding alcohol. It is sitting with what shows up when alcohol is no longer there to do its usual job. In this episode, I talk about a different way to approach Dry January, not as a detox, a countdown, or something to endure until February, but as a simple and honest experiment. We explore why focusing on when the month ends often prevents real in...
#132: How to See Your Growth (Even When You Can’t Feel It)
The Sober and Happy Podcast
19 minutes
2 months ago
#132: How to See Your Growth (Even When You Can’t Feel It)
Sometimes in recovery, it feels like nothing’s changing. You’re doing the work — staying sober, showing up, trying to grow — but it still feels like you’re stuck in the same place. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about why growth doesn’t always feel good while it’s happening, how to recognize the quiet progress you’ve been missing, and why the moments that feel hardest are often proof that you’re becoming stronger. You’ll also learn simple ways to see your own pro...
The Sober and Happy Podcast
Dry January is often framed as a test of willpower or a thirty-one-day challenge to get through. But for a lot of people, the hardest part is not avoiding alcohol. It is sitting with what shows up when alcohol is no longer there to do its usual job. In this episode, I talk about a different way to approach Dry January, not as a detox, a countdown, or something to endure until February, but as a simple and honest experiment. We explore why focusing on when the month ends often prevents real in...
