181 Adjusting My Course181 Adjusting My Course
You're Sober! Now What?
Tamar Medford talks about adjusting her approach to health, spirituality and relationships to keep long-term recovery evolving. The conversation focuses on learning from mistakes, seeking accountability and nurturing connections that genuinely support a sober life.
22:07•17 Feb 2022
Adjusting My Course: Fine-Tuning Life in Long-Term Recovery
Episode Overview
- Course corrections in recovery are necessary and can support ongoing growth rather than signal failure.
- Certain foods can act like addictive substances, so identifying and managing personal trigger foods is crucial.
- Accountability, structure and routine help maintain healthier habits when self-will alone falls short.
- Deepening spiritual practices such as meditation, visualisation and journalling can reduce burnout and support emotional balance.
- Authentic, present-focused relationships that celebrate growth are worth intentionally nurturing in sobriety.
“Mistakes are really just an opportunity to either do something different or to improve what we're currently doing.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode of "You're Sober! Now What?" follows Tamar Medford as she talks candidly about what happens when staying on autopilot in recovery stops working and it’s time to adjust course. You’ll hear her reflect on long-term sobriety as a constantly evolving process, where “when nothing changes, nothing changes” becomes more than just a catchy phrase.
Tamar shares how she’s been rethinking her health, especially her relationship with food, and draws a clear parallel between trigger foods and alcohol: if she starts, stopping can feel almost impossible. Rather than pretending it’s fine, she chooses accountability, food journalling, and support from friends and professionals to stay on track. Spiritual growth is another big focus. Tamar talks about deepening her connection through prayer, meditation, visualisation, journalling and even scheduling quiet time so she doesn’t burn out.
She’s honest about her A-type drive and how slowing down on purpose has become part of her recovery toolkit. Friendships and relationships get special attention too. Tamar values those authentic connections in recovery where conversations are about dreams, growth and staying present, saying that people who cheer each other on and keep things real are worth investing in.
She also notes that some connections are for a reason or a season, and that it’s okay to let go while nurturing the ones that truly support long-term recovery. Throughout, Tamar keeps the tone practical and human, emphasising that there’s no one-size-fits-all routine and that changing direction isn’t failure, it’s wisdom. If you’re sober and wondering how to keep growing instead of just hanging on, this episode might get you thinking about where you could gently adjust your own course.
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