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#130: How to Believe In Yourself Again — Rebuilding Self-Trust in Sobriety
#130: How to Believe In Yourself Again — Rebuilding Self-Trust in Sobriety
#130: How to Believe In Yourself Again — Rebuilding Self-Trust in Sobriety
Friday 24th October 2025
Explore Tim Phillips' journey in sobriety, focusing on rebuilding self-trust through small, consistent promises.
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Episode Overview
- Rebuilding self-trust is essential for lasting sobriety.
- Small promises kept consistently build genuine self-belief.
- External validation can undermine true self-trust.
- Emotional honesty is key to deepening self-trust.
- Align actions with personal needs rather than external expectations.
Every time you keep a promise to yourself, you're rewriting the story that says you can't be trusted.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Tim Phillips tackles this question head-on in episode #130 of The Sober and Happy Podcast. Tim, with over a decade of sobriety under his belt, shares his personal experiences and insights into rebuilding self-trust. He opens up about the quiet ways we often break promises to ourselves, like skipping a morning routine or grabbing fast food instead of a healthy lunch.
These seemingly small betrayals can stack up and shape how we view ourselves. Tim's story from rehab is particularly compelling. Determined to do everything right, he committed to a strict fitness regime and healthy eating, only to find life’s demands slowly eroding his resolve. This experience taught him that self-trust isn't about grand gestures but about consistency in small promises. The episode highlights the trap of external motivation, where validation from others can overshadow genuine self-belief.
Tim argues that true self-trust is foundational for sobriety and urges listeners to start with one small promise to themselves. It's not about perfection; it's about honesty and alignment with one's true needs. Tim's message is clear: rebuilding self-trust isn't selfish—it's essential. It's about staying on your side, acknowledging your limits, and being emotionally honest. He challenges listeners to honour their own needs and remember that every promise kept is a step towards believing in oneself again.
So, if you're grappling with the nuances of self-trust in sobriety, this episode offers raw honesty and practical advice. It might just be the nudge you need to rethink how you view promises to yourself. What small promise will you keep today?