328 - Staying Sober thru the holidays!328 - Staying Sober thru the holidays!
Real Recovery Talk
In this episode, I'll give you five tips on how you can maintain your sobriety through the holidays. Often times people enter into the holidays without a plan, and they don't really think through the potential risks they could be posed with throughout...
20:38•15 Nov 2023
Surviving the Holidays Sober: Tom Conrad's Top Tips
Episode Overview
- Plan ahead and anticipate the situations you'll be in during the holidays
- Prioritize your sobriety and be comfortable in your recovery
- Create new traditions that don't involve alcohol or drugs
- Set clear expectations with loved ones and for yourself
- Make decisions that support your sobriety, even if it means not attending events
“Plan ahead, anticipate the situation that you're going to be in. Don't feel like you have to be somebody that you no longer are. Be comfortable in your sobriety. Your sobriety comes first with every decision that you make around the holidays.”
The holiday season is often a mixed bag of joy and stress, especially if you're on the road to sobriety. In this episode of 'Real Recovery Talk', Tom Conrad breaks down five crucial tips to help you stay sober during the festive season. He knows firsthand how tricky it can be when everyone around you is indulging, and he’s here to help you navigate through it. From planning ahead to setting boundaries, Tom covers it all.
He talks about creating new traditions that don’t revolve around alcohol and making sure you have a strong support system in place. Whether it's choosing not to attend certain events or simply prioritizing your well-being, Tom’s advice is practical and grounded in real-life experience. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the holiday season, this episode offers a roadmap to help you stay on track with your recovery while still enjoying the festivities.
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