Breaking Free: Understanding the Cycle of Drinking
Episode Overview
Stopping drinking often takes up to ten years from recognising the issue. The ego resists change by keeping us in familiar habits. Emotional sobriety is key to breaking free from alcohol dependence. Managing emotions without alcohol leads to lasting sobriety. Veronica offers a workshop to teach emotional sobriety strategies.
Emotional sobriety is when you can manage all your emotions and feelings without alcohol.
Breaking the cycle of drinking is no easy feat, but Veronica Valli and Chip Somers have been doing it for decades. With nearly 50 years of sobriety between them, they bring their wealth of experience and tales to the Soberful podcast. In this bonus episode, Veronica Valli dives into the struggle many face when trying to stop drinking. She shares that it often takes up to ten years from recognising a problem to taking action.
That's a decade of battling with the bottle! Veronica talks candidly about the ego's role in keeping us in our comfort zone, making change difficult. Ever found yourself thinking "I can handle just two drinks"? That's your ego talking! She describes how emotional sobriety is the key to breaking free. It's about managing emotions without alcohol and feeling comfortable in your own skin. This episode isn't just about the struggle, though.
Veronica offers hope by discussing her upcoming workshop where she'll teach listeners how to achieve emotional sobriety. It's a chance to learn how to deal with those pesky thoughts that keep pulling you back into old habits. So why should you tune in? Well, if you're tired of the cycle and want to find peace in sobriety, this episode might be just what you need.
Veronica’s approach is down-to-earth and relatable, making it a must-listen for anyone on their journey to sobriety.