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#132: How to See Your Growth (Even When You Can’t Feel It)
#132: How to See Your Growth (Even When You Can’t Feel It)
#132: How to See Your Growth (Even When You Can’t Feel It)
Friday 7th November 2025
Explore the subtle yet significant growth in sobriety with Tim Phillips as he shares personal stories and insights into recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Growth in recovery often feels uncomfortable but signifies progress.
- Quiet victories are crucial markers of change.
- Trust the process even when results aren't visible.
- Patience and self-compassion are key to sobriety.
- Subtle shifts indicate deeper transformations.
"Growth doesn't announce itself. It's not like you wake up one day and suddenly feel peaceful or strong."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In episode #132 of The Sober and Happy Podcast, Tim Phillips takes listeners on a journey through the often unrecognised growth that occurs during recovery. While it might feel like you're stuck, Tim shares how these moments of discomfort are actually signs of progress.
With over a decade of sobriety under his belt, Tim reflects on his own experiences, from the initial rush of sobriety to facing life’s challenges head-on without alcohol. Tim candidly recounts a personal story about visiting his father, who was battling cancer, and how this experience tested his growth in sobriety. His tale is filled with unexpected moments of grace and support, proving that growth is often subtle and unnoticeable in the moment.
This episode is a reminder that progress isn’t always visible, but it’s happening beneath the surface. Listeners will learn how to recognise these quiet victories and why they matter. Tim’s advice on trusting the process, even when it feels stagnant, is both reassuring and motivating. He emphasises the importance of patience and self-compassion, encouraging those in recovery to acknowledge their progress, no matter how small it seems.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the inner changes that define true recovery. It offers hope and guidance for anyone feeling stuck on their path to sobriety. So, how do you measure growth when it doesn’t feel like much is happening? Tune in to find out.