Yosiya
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BULLETPROOFING AGAINST TRIGGERS
BULLETPROOFING AGAINST TRIGGERS
BULLETPROOFING AGAINST TRIGGERS
Thursday 4th September 2025
Explore how accountability and independence can shield you from triggers in recovery. Yosiya and Pamela share their insights.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Taking accountability for one's actions is key to eliminating excuses for relapse.
- Independence—emotional and financial—is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Assertiveness is vital; passive-aggressiveness can lead to disaster.
- Success in recovery requires clarity about one's current state and goals.
- Codependency can be a significant trigger for relapse.
Taking accountability for my actions has eliminated all the built-in excuses my cravings used to rely on for their oxygen.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Join Yosiya and Pamela Reynell in this compelling episode of 'On the Brink: The No Grey Area Podcast,' where they discuss bulletproofing against triggers on the path to recovery. Yosiya, a survivor of a 30-year battle with alcohol, shares his personal insights on taking accountability for one's actions, a crucial step in eliminating excuses that feed addiction.
With a light-hearted touch, he reminds listeners that when pointing fingers, three are pointing back at you, emphasising the power of self-responsibility. Pamela Reynell, a transformational life coach, complements Yosiya's narrative with her wisdom on achieving success through clarity and assertiveness. She likens overcoming addiction to eating an elephant—one bite at a time. The duo explores the importance of independence, arguing that dependency can become a weaponised trap leading to relapse.
They stress that emotional and financial independence is key to moving forward without the burden of others' whims. Yosiya also touches on the dangers of passive-aggressiveness and how assertiveness can pave the way for a fulfilling life in recovery. With anecdotes and humour, this episode offers practical advice on maintaining sobriety and finding strength in accountability and independence. So, how do you plan to bulletproof yourself against triggers?
Discover the insights shared in this episode and take the first steps towards a life free from addiction.