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Confident Sober Women
Join Shelby John, sober since July 1, 2002, for empowering conversations on the Confident Sober Women podcast with women who've found joy and confidence in their alcohol and drug-free lives.
This show is a rally cry for empathetic, resilient, and wisdom-seeking women dedicated to building a life you don't want to escape from after that crucial first year of a sober lifestyle.
Discover how to:
· Build unshakable confidence in your sober life
· Break free from societal drinking norms
· Overcome the shame cycle and emotional numbing
· Resist the glamorized, over-hyped social influences around alcohol
· Create a pure and joyful life beyond recovery
Hear inspiring stories and practical advice on:
· Healing trauma
· Mindful parenting in recovery
· Optimizing physical and mental health
· Building a new, empowered identity
· Transforming your life beyond substance abuse recovery
We dive deep into questions like "Who am I now?" and "How do I pursue my heart's desires?", taking the intimidation out of sobriety and showcasing how to thrive in long-term recovery. This is truly a space for women supporting women in this modern recovery era.
New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe now for weekly inspiration on your journey to becoming one of the happiest sober women, free from the cool crowd's pressure to drink.
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Confident Sober Women
From Blackout Drinker to Thriving in Recovery: Tricia Lewis Reveals Her 8-Year Sobriety Journey
In this inspiring episode of Confident Sober Women, host Shelby welcomes Tricia Lewis, creator of the Recovery Happy Hour podcast. Tricia shares her journey through addiction and into long-term recovery, offering valuable insights for women seeking sobriety and personal growth.
Key Highlights:
- Tricia's path to sobriety, starting in November 2016
- The challenges of being an overachiever in recovery
- Balancing work, life, and recovery in the restaurant industry
- Transitioning from workaholic tendencies to a more balanced lifestyle
- The importance of self-awareness and addressing self-centeredness in recovery
- Strategies for managing anxiety and ADHD in sobriety
- The power of gratitude and mindfulness in maintaining long-term recovery
- Practical tips for setting boundaries and honoring personal needs
Tricia emphasizes the value of slowing down and listening to your body, a crucial skill for women in recovery. She discusses how her journey led her to focus on service work, including art therapy with foster children, highlighting the importance of giving back in sobriety.
The conversation touches on the challenges of identity shifts in recovery, especially when facing unexpected life changes. Tricia and Shelby explore how long-term sobriety provides tools for resilience and adaptability, essential for navigating life's ups and downs.
For women struggling with anxiety or considering therapies like neurofeedback or EMDR, this episode offers hope and practical advice. Tricia's experience with managing ADHD in sobriety provides valuable insights for those dealing with co-occurring disorders.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical strategies for maintaining long-term recovery, managing mental health, and finding purpose in sobriety.
Connect with Tricia: Website: www.recoveryhappyhour.com
Instagram/Facebook: @recoveryhappyhour
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Oh, and by the way, if you didn’t know, my program Sober Freedom Transformation is now open! It is for women who have been sober for a year to many and are ready to discover who they want to be in long term sobreity, develop confidence and improve their relationships.
If you aren't part of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group, it's a great place to be. There are over a thousand other sober women there building lives they don't want to escape from. Come on over and join us.
And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy today and maybe a second one for a friend. There is so much hope in recovery, and I shared my story so raw and vulnerably so that others would know they aren't alone and that there is a way to live well, manage relationships, parent your kids, and have a healthy body, all while staying sober. Grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.