UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
50: Natural Health & Sobriety with Janey Lee Grace - Episode 50
50: Natural Health & Sobriety with Janey Lee Grace - Episode 50
50: Natural Health & Sobriety with Janey Lee Grace - Episode 50
Thursday 24th October 2024
Janey Lee Grace and Anna Kingsley discuss how sobriety impacts relationships and sex, offering candid advice and personal experiences.
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety can reveal deeper relationship issues masked by alcohol.
- Open communication with partners is crucial during recovery.
- Rediscovering one's identity without alcohol is a key part of the journey.
- Dating while sober poses unique challenges but is manageable with honesty.
- Reconnecting with one's body and desires without alcohol is essential.
"For some people, they've never had sex sober. I mean, never, right?"
Janey Lee Grace, known to millions from BBC Radio 2, dives into the complex topic of relationships and sex in sobriety on this episode of UK Health Radio Podcast. Joined by Anna Kingsley, a psychotherapist with extensive experience in addiction therapy, they unpack the tangled web of how alcohol impacts intimate relationships. Anna shares her professional and personal journey, highlighting the challenges faced when a partner is in recovery and the emotional upheaval that follows quitting alcohol.
The conversation is candid and relatable, touching on issues like dating while sober, rediscovering one's identity, and the importance of open communication with loved ones. Anna's insights are grounded in her work with couples and her own experience as the wife of someone in recovery. She discusses how alcohol often masks deeper relationship issues, which resurface once sobriety is achieved.
Janey and Anna also explore the awkwardness of experiencing sex sober for the first time and the need to reconnect with one's body and desires without the crutch of alcohol. The episode doesn't shy away from the tough questions: Should you disclose your sobriety on a first date? How do you handle a partner who still drinks? And what about those who have never had sex without being under the influence?
Janey and Anna tackle these questions with humour and empathy, making it clear that sobriety isn't just about giving up alcohol—it's about rediscovering yourself and building healthier relationships. Whether you're newly sober or years into your journey, this episode offers valuable advice and a reminder that you're not alone in facing these challenges. Tune in for an honest discussion that might just give you the courage to navigate your own path to a healthier, happier life.