11-11-2022 - The Difference Between Clean and Sober11-11-2022 - The Difference Between Clean and Sober
Levelheaded Talk
Dr. Vitz discusses the reasons people reach for exogenous substances, and the way that emotional sobriety augments and is augmented by sobriety from substances.
6:05•11 Nov 2022
Beyond Abstinence: Embracing Emotional Sobriety with Dr. Andrea Vitz
“Being sober is not even being tempted to use them for the purpose of feeling different because you hate your life or you have some kind of discord or stress or deep-rooted trauma, that you're reaching for alcohol, for a chemical change in your body, because our emotions are chemicals.”
Ever wondered if there's more to sobriety than just avoiding alcohol and drugs? In this compelling episode of 'Levelheaded Talk', Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero unpack the nuanced difference between being clean and being truly sober. While being clean means steering clear of substances, being sober involves not feeling the urge to use them to escape underlying stress, discord, or trauma. Dr.
Vitz explains how our emotions are essentially chemicals and how we often turn to alcohol to alter our body's chemistry. But what if you could reach a state of clarity and peace without needing that crutch? That's where emotional sobriety comes in. It's about achieving a balanced state of mind where you make decisions based on genuine self-awareness and not just a desire to feel different.
For those in recovery, this approach can offer a deeper understanding of sobriety, moving beyond mere abstinence to fostering self-trust and conscious decision-making. If you're on a journey to gain better control over your habits and behaviors, this episode is a must-listen.
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