Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
282: Sobriety Is 10% Not Drinking Alcohol and 90% Emotional Sobriety
282: Sobriety Is 10% Not Drinking Alcohol and 90% Emotional Sobriety
282: Sobriety Is 10% Not Drinking Alcohol and 90% Emotional Sobriety
Thursday 5th September 2024
Explore why emotional sobriety is crucial for lasting sobriety. Learn practical steps to achieve emotional freedom beyond just quitting alcohol.
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety is key to lasting recovery.
- Alcohol is often a symptom of deeper issues.
- Setting boundaries is foundational to emotional sobriety.
- Addressing resentments and limiting beliefs is crucial.
- Freedom from mental obsession is possible.
Getting sober is 10% not drinking alcohol and 90% emotional sobriety.
In the latest episode of the Soberful podcast, Veronica Valli passionately explores the concept of emotional sobriety, emphasizing its importance in achieving lasting recovery from alcohol addiction. Veronica, an expert in the field, argues that sobriety is not merely about abstaining from alcohol. Instead, it requires a significant level of emotional work, which she describes as 90% of the sobriety journey.
Veronica begins by explaining the allure of alcohol in our culture, particularly how it is marketed as a source of fun, connection, and relaxation. However, she highlights that alcohol often serves as an anaesthetic, numbing deeper emotional issues rather than addressing them. Emotional sobriety, she explains, is about recognizing and dealing with these underlying issues. A significant part of achieving emotional sobriety, according to Veronica, involves setting boundaries.
She encourages listeners to practice establishing firm boundaries as a foundational step towards emotional freedom. This process may involve trial and error, but the benefits of living authentically and honestly far outweigh the challenges. Another critical aspect of emotional sobriety is addressing resentments and changing limiting beliefs. Veronica shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how unaddressed resentments can lead to a lack of boundaries, causing emotional turmoil.
Through her own experiences, she demonstrates the transformational power of doing the deeper work required for emotional sobriety. Ultimately, Veronica emphasizes that true freedom comes not just from being free of alcohol but from freeing oneself from mental obsessions, doubts, and anger. This emotional freedom leads to a more fulfilling life, where alcohol no longer triggers or bothers the individual. Listeners are encouraged to visit Veronica's website, Soberful.com, for more resources and information about her masterclasses on emotional sobriety.
Veronica is dedicated to teaching these principles and witnessing the transformations they bring to people's lives. This episode serves as a vital reminder that emotional sobriety is about achieving freedom in the mind and living a life of authenticity and fulfillment.