This Week in Sparkling Water
This Week in Sparkling Water
43. Peach & the Traveling Salesman
43. Peach & the Traveling Salesman
43. Peach & the Traveling Salesman
Saturday 12th December 2020
Dive into the mental battles of alcoholism with Jim's story on This Week in Sparkling Water. Discover why self-deception hinders recovery.
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Get the buttons here!The Mind Games of Addiction: Jim's Story on This Week in Sparkling Water
Whatever the precise definition of the word may be, we call this plain insanity.
Ever wondered why some people keep drinking even when they know it's bad for them? In this episode of 'This Week in Sparkling Water', host Joakim Eriksson dives into the tricky mind games that come with alcoholism. He starts by reading a passage from the Big Book, posing the question of what kind of thinking leads an alcoholic to drink despite knowing the consequences.
The episode focuses on Jim, a smart and successful man who can't seem to break free from his addiction. Despite understanding the dangers, Jim convinces himself he can drink if he mixes whiskey with milk—a perfect example of the self-deception that fuels addiction. Joakim explores how these internal negotiations are a major hurdle in overcoming alcoholism. Jim's story shows how easy it is to push aside good reasons for staying sober in favor of bad ones.
The episode also highlights how resentment can be a big trigger for drinking, and how letting go and helping others can bring peace and fulfillment. But it's not all heavy stuff. Joakim lightens things up with a review of a peach-flavored sparkling water from Nice, though he finds it disappointing due to its high aspartame content.
So, if you're curious about the mental battles of addiction or just want to hear a candid take on sobriety, this episode is worth a listen.