Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#110 The Power of Atomic Habits in Sobriety
#110 The Power of Atomic Habits in Sobriety
#110 The Power of Atomic Habits in Sobriety
Tuesday 24th December 2024
Explore how Atomic Habits can transform your sobriety journey with practical tips on building lasting routines and mindful self-care practices.
36 minutes
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Author:
Madeline Forrest
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Atomic Habits offers powerful tools for sobriety.
- Mental health care should be accessible and affordable.
- Small habits can lead to big changes in routines.
- Mindfulness is key to reinforcing new identities.
- Embrace boredom to unlock creativity and growth.
The more you repeat a behavior, the more you reinforce the new identity.
In this episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, Madeline dives deep into the transformative power of small habits as outlined in James Clear's book, Atomic Habits. The discussion centers around how these small changes can greatly enhance the journey of sobriety by providing structure and mindfulness. Madeline shares her personal experiences and insights from the Happiest Sober Hub book club meeting, where Atomic Habits was a point of focus.
Madeline emphasizes the importance of creating new routines and rituals once the space occupied by past habits like drinking is cleared. This approach not only aids in maintaining sobriety but also offers an opportunity to intentionally redesign one's life. The concept of identity reinforcement through repeated behaviors is highlighted, showcasing how consistent small actions can solidify new self-perceptions. The episode also covers the often challenging task of finding affordable mental health care.
Madeline introduces RULA, a service that partners with over 100 insurance plans and a vast network of therapists, making therapy accessible and affordable with an average copay of just $15. Throughout the episode, Madeline stresses the importance of mindfulness and self-care. She shares her journey of breaking the habit of constant phone use and social media scrolling, advocating for the magic of boredom as a tool for creativity and introspection.
The discussion wraps up with practical advice on maintaining consistency in habits even during moments of disinterest, underscoring the power of showing up regardless of motivation levels. Listeners are encouraged to join the Happiest Sober community, subscribe to the weekly newsletter, and follow Madeline on Instagram for daily inspiration. The episode concludes with a reminder that life is happiest when lived sober.