Danni Carr
Danni Carr
339. Dealing with feeling like an outcast with Emma Gilmour
339. Dealing with feeling like an outcast with Emma Gilmour
339. Dealing with feeling like an outcast with Emma Gilmour
Sunday 14th December 2025
Emma Gilmour discusses overcoming feelings of exclusion during sobriety. Discover strategies for navigating social anxiety this holiday season.
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Episode Overview
- Acknowledge feelings of being an outcast as part of the sobriety journey.
- Focus on internal safety and authenticity over societal expectations.
- Embrace awkwardness as a normal human experience.
- Find strength in individuality and pride in choosing sobriety.
- Use nurturing self-compassion and rebellious determination to navigate social pressures.
"It's okay to feel like an outcast; it's a sign you're choosing bravery over conformity."
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober during festive times? This episode brings Emma Gilmour, a compassionate psychotherapist and sober coach, to the mic, offering a heartfelt discussion on feeling like an outcast when you're not drinking. As the holiday season can amplify feelings of exclusion, Emma shares her personal strategies for dealing with social anxiety and the emotional wounds that often accompany it.
Through a mix of nurturing self-compassion and rebellious determination, Emma provides a fresh perspective on embracing your true self without succumbing to societal pressures. Emma and the host explore the importance of internal safety and authenticity, urging listeners to focus on being true to themselves rather than conforming to external expectations. They discuss the common human experience of feeling awkward in social situations and how acknowledging these feelings can be empowering.
Emma's insights encourage listeners to take pride in their decision to stay sober and find strength in their individuality. Whether you're grappling with feeling out of place at parties or simply seeking reassurance that you're not alone in your journey, this episode is a comforting companion. It's a reminder that it's okay to feel different and that choosing sobriety is a brave and commendable path.
So, how do you plan to hold your own hand and navigate through the holiday season with grace and confidence?