Angela Pugh
Angela Pugh
5 Hidden Patterns That Keep You Drinking
5 Hidden Patterns That Keep You Drinking
5 Hidden Patterns That Keep You Drinking
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Explore five hidden emotional patterns with Angela Pugh that silently sabotage sobriety and discover ways to break free from the drinking cycle.
19 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Identify emotional patterns that lead to drinking.
- Understand how people-pleasing can sabotage sobriety.
- Explore the role of perfectionism in alcohol use.
- Recognise the desire to escape as a drinking trigger.
- Reflect on personal authenticity versus acceptance.
These patterns are not who you are. They’re just stories your brain learned to survive.
Angela Pugh, the savvy sober entrepreneur, takes centre stage in this episode of Addiction Unlimited, diving into the emotional patterns that keep people stuck in the drinking cycle. Angela, with her no-nonsense approach, uncovers five hidden patterns that quietly sabotage sobriety. These aren't your typical triggers like parties or peer pressure; instead, they are the sneaky habits like people-pleasing and perfectionism that slip into your daily life, whispering for a drink at the end of a long day.
Angela breaks down each pattern with precision, exploring their origins and how they manifest in thoughts and behaviours. From the peacekeeper pattern that sacrifices personal needs for others, to the escape artist seeking relief from the monotony of life, Angela sheds light on how these emotional loops can lead to reaching for a drink as a form of escape. Her candid exploration doesn't just stop at identifying these patterns; Angela offers reflection questions designed to challenge and provoke thought.
These prompts encourage listeners to explore where they might be sacrificing authenticity for acceptance or using alcohol as an escape from life's routine stresses. Angela's episode is more than just a list of patterns; it's a call to action for those who find themselves trapped in these cycles. With her expert guidance, Angela helps listeners recognise these hidden patterns and offers practical advice on how to break free.
If you're tired of feeling stuck and ready to embrace change, this episode is your gateway to real awareness and emotional clarity.