Arlina Allen
Arlina Allen
413 Sobriety Fundamentals: What Actually Keeps You Sober Long Term
413 Sobriety Fundamentals: What Actually Keeps You Sober Long Term
413 Sobriety Fundamentals: What Actually Keeps You Sober Long Term
Friday 16th January 2026
Explore what truly keeps sobriety intact long-term with John Loxley and Arlina Allen. Discover the fundamentals of a sustainable recovery.
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Arlina Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Listening and self-awareness are key to long-term sobriety.
- Building a reliable support system is crucial.
- Understand and manage emotional triggers effectively.
- Shift identity from 'trying to get sober' to 'being sober'.
- Sobriety requires consistent daily practices.
"Most people don't relapse because they don't know enough. They relapse because they slowly stop doing the things that keep them emotionally regulated."
What makes sobriety stick in the long haul? In this engaging episode of The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast, host Arlina Allen chats with John Loxley, a mental health services professional in the UK who has been sober for 15 years. They take a deep dive into the fundamentals of sobriety, focusing on the simple yet powerful practices that keep individuals on the path to recovery. Forget the flashy breakthroughs; it's the quiet, consistent actions that truly matter.
John shares his experiences and highlights how listening, building a support system, and understanding emotional triggers are crucial for long-term sobriety. He emphasises that most people don't relapse due to lack of knowledge but because they stop doing the things that keep them emotionally regulated and self-aware. The conversation touches on the importance of identity shaping, where shifting from 'trying to get sober' to 'being sober' can make all the difference.
Arlina and John also discuss the value of self-reflection and accountability, urging listeners to focus on practices like meditation and community support. They remind us that sobriety is a lifestyle, not a finish line, and that maintaining it requires ongoing effort and awareness. Whether you're new to recovery or have been sober for years, this episode offers practical advice and relatable stories that resonate deeply.
As you ponder these insights, consider this: What small, consistent actions can you take today to support your journey to sobriety? Your future self will thank you.