You quit drinking – monumental! Now what? In this powerful episode, we confront the idea that sober isn't always healed. We dive into the crucial concept of emotional sobriety, exploring how true recovery begins not just with abstinence, but with the courageous act of feeling our emotions without the need to escape.We'll define what emotional sobriety truly means – presence, regulation, and radical honesty – and differentiate it from mere abstinence, highlighting the risks of ignoring the inner work. Get ready to reflect on the emotions that were hardest for you to face in early sobriety.Join us as we navigate the "second wave" of sobriety – that period after the pink cloud dissipates when irritability, grief, and boredom can hit hard. We normalize this "crash" and share vital tools for building emotional resilience, from journaling to therapy. Discover the moments when we realized we could truly handle big emotions.This episode is an invitation to become truly emotionally present. We'll wrap up by reflecting on how our capacity to feel and stay grounded has grown, and encourage you to consider: "What do I still try to numb — and how can I sit with it today?"

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