Roger B.
Roger B.
#96 Holding Steady Through The Holidays
#96 Holding Steady Through The Holidays
#96 Holding Steady Through The Holidays
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Heartfelt stories of sobriety during the holidays. Discover how individuals hold steady and find joy amidst challenges.
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55 minutes
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Author:
Roger B.
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Honour loved ones by celebrating their life with acts of kindness.
- Community support can be vital in maintaining sobriety during stressful times.
- Reframe holiday traditions to reduce stress and focus on personal well-being.
- Finding peace in solitude can be an effective strategy for some during the holidays.
- Spiritual practices like prayer and meditation can aid in overcoming holiday challenges.
Can I find a way to honour them? Practice it. Because now you see you've shifted from the loss to celebrating what they gave you.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Episode #96 of The Gathering with Roger B. takes a heartfelt look at the struggles and triumphs faced during the holiday season. Roger B., who has been on his recovery journey since 1978, leads an open mic session where individuals share their experiences of navigating the festive season without alcohol.
This episode is a tapestry of personal stories, each unique yet universally relatable, as guests discuss the challenges of loneliness, grief, and the pressure of social expectations during the holidays. Barb shares her transformative journey of honouring her mother's memory through acts of kindness, turning a period of mourning into a celebration of life. Terry finds solace in fellowship, highlighting the importance of community support during times of vulnerability.
Kirsten talks candidly about the stress of hosting and the liberation found in stepping away from those pressures. Meanwhile, Brian opens up about his struggles with social interactions and how he finds peace in solitude. The stories are raw and honest, revealing how each person has found their own way to hold steady through the holidays.
Roger B.'s episode is a reminder that whether you're facing the season alone or surrounded by loved ones, there's always a path to peace and joy. So, what will your approach be this holiday season? Will you find strength in community or solitude? Let these stories inspire you to hold steady and find your own way through the holidays.