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#131: Becoming Someone You Can Be Proud Of in Sobriety
#131: Becoming Someone You Can Be Proud Of in Sobriety
#131: Becoming Someone You Can Be Proud Of in Sobriety
Friday 31st October 2025
Explore how healthy pride can heal guilt and rebuild self-trust in sobriety with Tim Phillips' inspiring journey.
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Episode Overview
- Real pride connects and heals, while false pride isolates.
- Consistency in small actions builds self-trust and integrity.
- Recovery is about creating a life worth living, not just quitting alcohol.
- Embrace quiet victories to rebuild self-respect.
- Honesty transforms past guilt into personal growth.
"False pride says I'm better than you. Real pride says I'm better than I was."
What does it mean to be proud of who you're becoming in sobriety? Tim Phillips, with over a decade of recovery under his belt, tackles this question head-on. He shares his journey from false pride—where he masked insecurities with bravado—to real pride, built on integrity and honest self-reflection. This episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast delves into the complexities of pride in recovery, exploring how it can be both a stumbling block and a cornerstone for growth.
Tim uses personal anecdotes to illustrate the distinction between false pride that isolates and healthy pride that connects and heals. Tim discusses the pitfalls of false pride, where ego-driven actions can block genuine progress and connection. He recounts his own experiences of using pride as armour to hide vulnerabilities, leading to isolation and strained relationships. The transformation begins with understanding that real pride isn't about comparing oneself to others but about personal growth and aligning actions with values.
Listeners are encouraged to embrace the quiet victories in recovery—those small, consistent actions that build self-trust and integrity. Tim's message is clear: rebuilding pride isn't about grand gestures but about showing up every day with honesty and intention. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is not just about quitting alcohol but about creating a life worth living, one step at a time. Are you ready to redefine pride in your journey to sobriety?