Madeline Forrest

Happiest Sober Podcast

Madeline Forrest

  • #62 Early Sobriety & How to Start

#62 Early Sobriety & How to Start

Tuesday 23rd January 2024

Discover essential tips for early sobriety and learn how to start your journey with support and mindfulness. Join a supportive sober community today!
47 minutes
hopeful
encouraging
informative
supportive

About this podcast

Happiest Sober Podcast
Author:
Madeline Forrest
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Links:
Visit site
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Starting Your Journey to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Start your sober journey with small, manageable steps.
  • Celebrate every milestone in your sobriety.
  • Utilize apps and social media for accountability.
  • Focus on daily goals to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
  • Self-care and community support are crucial in early sobriety.
The best way to start is to just start today. Decide, 'I'm not going to drink today,' and do it for your future self.
In this insightful episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, host Mike Bloom delves into the challenges and triumphs of early sobriety. Drawing from personal experiences, he shares actionable tips and advice for those embarking on their sober journey. The number one question he receives is, 'How did you start?' Reflecting on his own path, Mike emphasizes the importance of starting with small, manageable steps.
One of the key takeaways is the use of sober apps to track progress and celebrate every milestone, no matter how small. Celebrating these victories fosters a sense of accomplishment and keeps motivation high. Additionally, Mike highlights the importance of self-care routines, such as skincare and daily hygiene, which became a source of joy in his sobriety. Community plays a vital role in maintaining sobriety.
Mike shares how engaging with a sober community on social media provided both accountability and support. He encourages listeners to focus on daily goals to prevent overwhelming feelings and 'future tripping,' which can detract from the present moment. Mike's journey underscores the significance of mental health support. He introduces RULA, a platform that partners with over 100 insurance plans to provide affordable therapy options.
Mental health care should be accessible to all, and RULA makes it easier for individuals to find therapists that meet their needs. The episode is a heartfelt reminder that while the early days of sobriety can be challenging, they are also filled with opportunities for growth and transformation. Mike stresses that the journey is worth it, and with time, sobriety becomes a cherished, protective aspect of life.
For those seeking guidance, his stories offer hope and encouragement to push through the tough times and embrace the rewarding path of sobriety.
alcoholfree.com
Published by The Mindful Drinking Company Limited
4 Providence Court, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5JL, England
Registered in England and Wales.
Company Number: 1195057. Vat Number: GB320915135.
Registered address as above.
© Copyright 2005-2025 The Mindful Drinking Company Limited.
All Rights Reserved.
alcoholfree.com is a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.