In this episode, Nick shares his profound journey through sobriety, detailing his early experiences with alcohol in childhood, the escalation of his substance use, and the eventual realisation that led him to commit to sobriety. He discusses the challenges faced during early sobriety, the importance of community support, and how he turned his experiences into a podcast to help others navigate their own journeys. Nick emphasises the need for coping strategies and the reality of facing emotions without substances.In this conversation, we delve into the journey of sobriety, emphasising the importance of accountability, community, and self-reflection. We discuss various practices that aid in recovery, such as gratitude, meditation, and rediscovering creativity. The conversation highlights the transformative power of sobriety, not only in personal growth but also in finding purpose through helping others. Nick shares his experiences and insights on how sobriety has positively impacted his life, relationships, and overall well-being.Have you ever questioned your relationship with alcohol? What do you think would happen if you gave it up, even for a while?Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Mental Health and Sobriety02:56 – Nick’s Journey Through Childhood and Alcohol05:49 – The Escalation of Alcohol Use08:47 – The Introduction of Other Substances11:56 – The Cycle of Addiction and Self-Destruction15:01 – The Turning Point: A Moment of Clarity17:48 – The Commitment to Sobriety21:09 – Challenges of Early Sobriety23:53 – Building a Supportive Community27:06 – Creating a Podcast and Sharing the Journey29:58 – Coping Strategies and Overcoming Adversity30:22 – The Journey to Sobriety: Accountability and Community33:11 – The Importance of Internal Work and Self-Reflection36:32 – Practices for a Fulfilling Sobriety: Gratitude and Meditation39:31 – Rediscovering Play and Creativity in Sobriety44:10 – Transforming Passion into Purpose: Helping Others51:28 – The Benefits of Sobriety: Intuition and PresenceConnect with Nick:Follow Nick on Instagram: @getsoberwithnickConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-o%E2%80%99shea-2146541bb/Nick’s Linktree which includes how to join his community: https://linktr.ee/gswn?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=90f490cf-32c8-48ab-ba4c-a50257004fff I hope you enjoy this ep….let me know by posting a review and don’t forget to hit that follow button 🙂 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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