No Alcohol Needed: The Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Derrick, Liz, and Corinna about what it's like to go public with recovery - what we sometimes call "Recovering Out Loud". We cover topics such as
Getting over the fear of judgement
Working to change the stigma of addiction
Being an example to show others it can be done
Deciding where it's safe to share your story, and where it might not be
Gaining the opportunity to connect with others in sobriety
Knowing that it's okay to recovery quietly, too
 
When we're proud of all of the work we've done in recovery, and when start reaping the benefits, we often find we want to share our stories. LIsten as we share our experiences of recovering out loud.
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Special thanks to Derrick https://www.instagram.com/ddeidelsoberfit/ for his contribution to this episode! Be sure to check out his inspiring reels on Instagram and follow him for some great sober content!

In this episode, we talk with Kate , James, and Lacey about how we deal and cope with regret in sobriety. We talk about ways we've changed our focus from the past to the future, to allow ourselves to heal.
Move from the past to the future
Focus on gratitude for being alive
Focus on gratitude for the opportunity to change
Be proud of who you are now
Work to show the people you love that you are no longer the person you were before
Accept blame where appropriate
Deal with shame by sharing your story with others who won't judge you
Work to forgive yourself by treating yourself as though you are a friend.
 
Learning to put the past behind us in a healthy way allows us to truly value and look forward to the future. We owe it to ourselves to give ourselves the freedom to move forward!
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Get to know Kate on Instagram @Walking_The_Straight_Line

In this episode, we talk with Chelsea, host of The Recovered Life podcast, Molly, and Brian about navigating difficult emotions. We talk about how we find validation for our emotions, and how we've learned to cope with them, either by distracting ourselves or learning to sit with them. We talk about coping tools such as sharing the burden with others, taking care of ourselves, and even EMDR therapy for overcoming trauma. We talk about learning to be okay with being uncomfortable and acknowledge that emotions won't kill you, but the way you deal with them could.
If you'd like to get to know Chelsea better, you can check out her Instagram profile @recoveredlife and look for her podcast, Recovered Life, on Apple and Spotify.
Let's Connect!
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How have your standards changed?
In this episode, we talk with Denge, Mary, and Michal about our standards and expectations in recovery. As we move further along in our recovery journeys, we often find that our standards change - as they should. Our self worth increases, and we realize we are no longer willing to settle for what we used to. So we ask the question, "How have your standards changed in sobriety?"
We discover several ways our expectations change:
-eating healthier, taking care of ourselves both mentally and physically
-setting, communicating, and enforcing boundaries and expectations with others
-boundaries at work, with friends, and with children and spouses
-how we value and use our time and energy
-standards in friendships
We teach others how to treat us, and now that our standards have changed, we may have to re-teach them.
Denge, Michal, and Mary are all friends we've made in the I Am Sober community. You can find out more about the I Am Sober app at iamsober.com
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The holidays are always a big source of anxiety and temptation for people who are in recovery. So we wanted to do an episode on what things to watch out for, share some of our anxieties, and share some of our tried and true tips for surviving the holidays sober. We all have very different families and traditions, so we've gathered what we think is a great mix of folks in this episode to try to share several different perspectives.
We talk about the stress of the whole holiday season, from having money to buy gifts to going to events. We go on to discuss setting boundaries, figuring out what you're able to spend, where you're willing to go, what expectations you're willing to meet and which ones you aren't. And we talk about sticking to those boundaries.
We share our experiences with giving and receiving alcohol as gifts, and how we handled those situations. We also offer tips and ideas for what to say when offered a drink, or when you're asked why you don't drink. We talk about how to plan ahead for social situations, and things we've learned along the way that help make them a little more comfortable. We discuss how to handle serving alcohol to family and friends when we are the ones hosting the gatherings. And we also talk about all of the reasons choosing to stay sober through the holidays is the best decision we've made. The holidays should be a time of joy, and of connection, and of memories made. Let's stay sober, and give ourselves the chance!
Get to know Zoe on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberoldsoul
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In this episode, we talk with our friends Robert and Michal about changing the narrative, what it means to change the stories we've held onto throughout our lives. We talk about the stigma of alcoholism and how it stops people from getting the help we need. We talk about changing spiritual beliefs and religious narratives. We also share about the narratives we hold about ourselves, and how that affects both us and the people in our lives. Listen as we discuss ways to change the lens through which we see the world. 

In this episode we continue our discussion about the challenges of early recovery. 
 
The first 30 days are some of the hardest on the recovery journey. In this episode - the second of a two part series - we continue our talk with John, Kris, and Ashley about early sobriety - everything we wish someone would've told us as we headed into the first 30 days of getting sober. 
 
We talk a lot about the work of sobriety here on Through the Glass. But before anyone gets to the point of doing that emotional work, they've got to get through the early days - the days when withdrawals are wearing them down, cravings are constant and brutal, and it seems like you think about drinking - or not drinking - about once every minute. 
 
 
We would love to hear from you! Keep in touch:
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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086119626783
https://www.instagram.com/through_the_glass_recovery/
 
 

Everything we wish someone would've told us in the first 30 days of sobriety
 
The first 30 days are some of the hardest on the recovery journey. In this episode - the first of a two part series - we talk with John, Kris, and Ashley about early sobriety - everything we wish someone would've told us as we headed into the first 30 days of getting sober. 
 
We talk a lot about the work of sobriety here on Through the Glass. But before anyone gets to the point of doing that emotional work, they've got to get through the early days - the days when withdrawals are wearing them down, cravings are constant and brutal, and it seems like you think about drinking - or not drinking - about once every minute. Listen as we share what worked for us, and what didn't. 
 
 
We would love to hear from you! Keep in touch:
throughtheglassrecovery.com
throughtheglassrecovery@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086119626783
https://www.instagram.com/through_the_glass_recovery/
 
 

3 million people die each year from alcohol. Have you ever wondered how to help? How you can serve others in addiction? It turns out that often, the best person to help an alcoholic is another alcoholic.
 
In this episode, we talk with Drifter from Sobertown Podcast, our friend Molly from the I Am Sober app community, and Michelle from The Sobriety Playbook about what it means to serve others in recovery. 
 
We would love to hear from you! Contact us:
throughtheglassrecovery.com
throughtheglassrecovery@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086119626783
https://www.instagram.com/through_the_glass_recovery/
 
Get to know Michelle better at 
https://blinq.me/jiKDc5G5jnNSx87CEJoE
 
Check out Drifter's podcast at
sobertownpodcast.com
 
Get to know Molly at 
https://www.sobertownpodcast.com/sober-podcast-episodes/episode-80-ten-seconds-1

Getting sober is hard. Staying sober can be even harder. 
In the second episode of this two part series, we continue our conversation with Molly, John, and Liz about the things we find to be the most difficult parts of emotional sobriety. You'll hear how Molly learned to fall in love with failure. Julie talks about learning to deal with big, difficult emotions, and the others chime in, talking about learning how to not let anger or other feelings to take over in the heat of the moment. Liz shares about struggling to have the confidence to reach out, to be willing to take up space and let someone else help. As always, the best part of the discussion is the way everyone shares their own personal experience to help support the others. Because connection really is the opposite of addiction.
If you'd like to get to know Molly better, you can listen to her story: https://www.sobertownpodcast.com/sober-podcast-episodes/episode-80-ten-seconds-1
Julie and Steve talk about Atlas of the Heart by Brene' Brown: https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/
And we would love to hear your own stories – what is the hardest part of sobriety for you? Leave a comment on our website at 
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