Mary Tilson
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#121: Sobriety for the High Achieving Perfectionist with Eryl McCaffrey, Psychotherapist & Yoga Teacher
#121: Sobriety for the High Achieving Perfectionist with Eryl McCaffrey, Psychotherapist & Yoga Teacher
#121: Sobriety for the High Achieving Perfectionist with Eryl McCaffrey, Psychotherapist & Yoga Teacher
Monday 18th August 2025
Discover Eryl McCaffrey's journey through addiction, sobriety, and mindfulness. Learn holistic healing approaches and community support insights.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Eryl McCaffrey shares her personal recovery journey.
- The importance of community and shared experiences in sobriety.
- Balancing perfectionism with mindfulness techniques.
- Relapse is a common part of the recovery process.
- Cultivating self-awareness and compassion in healing.
"Recovery is meant like tending to that part of me that felt the need to control every little facet of my life."
In this episode of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, host Mary Tilson welcomes Eryl McCaffrey, a registered psychotherapist and certified yoga teacher from Toronto, Canada. Eryl brings over a decade of experience in the holistic health and wellness field, combining mindfulness, somatics, neuroscience, and psychology to offer a unique approach to healing. The discussion centers around Eryl's personal journey through addiction and recovery, offering insights into how her experiences have shaped her professional practice.
Eryl shares her backstory, revealing how she grew up in a family where addiction was prevalent, with a father who struggled with alcoholism. This early exposure laid the groundwork for her own understanding of addiction and the challenges it brings. Despite her initial resistance to alcohol, Eryl eventually turned to it as a coping mechanism for anxiety and overthinking. The conversation highlights the non-linear nature of recovery, emphasizing that relapse can be a part of the journey.
Eryl discusses the importance of community and shared experiences, noting how places like support meetings provide a space for individuals to feel cared for and understood without judgment. Eryl also touches on the challenges of perfectionism and the need to release control, a journey she continues to navigate. Practically, this involves reassessing her schedule and learning to let go of the need to manage every aspect of her life.
The episode underscores the power of connection and community in the recovery process, as well as the value of mindfulness practices in cultivating self-awareness and emotional regulation. Eryl's openness about her experiences offers hope and guidance to those on a similar path. Listeners are encouraged to explore Eryl's resources, including her sober starter kit and upcoming programs, which aim to support individuals at various stages of their recovery journey.
Mary Tilson and Eryl McCaffrey's conversation serves as an inspiring reminder of the possibilities for healing and growth beyond addiction.