Bulletproofing Against Triggers: A Journey to Sobriety
Episode Overview
Taking accountability is key to regaining control over your actions. Clarity about your goals helps navigate the path to sobriety. Emotional and financial independence can prevent relapse. Assertiveness is crucial in maintaining sobriety. Understanding your triggers helps in bulletproofing against them.
"Taking accountability for my actions has eliminated all the built-in excuses my cravings used to rely on."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Join Yosiya and Pamela Reynell in this compelling episode of 'On the Brink: The No Grey Area Podcast' as they tackle the art of bulletproofing against triggers. Yosiya, having battled alcohol addiction for nearly three decades, shares his journey of recovery with honesty and humour. Pamela, a transformational life coach, brings her expertise to the table, offering invaluable insights on mental health and personal development.
The episode kicks off with Yosiya's candid recount of his struggle with alcohol and how taking accountability has been pivotal in his recovery. He highlights the power of acknowledging one's role in life's mishaps as a way to regain control. It's not about blaming others but about reclaiming the power to say no to that first drink. Pamela chimes in with her wisdom on the importance of clarity and assertiveness.
She emphasises that success in recovery is about knowing where you are and where you want to go. Her analogy of 'eating an elephant one bite at a time' reminds us that sobriety is a step-by-step process. Independence also takes centre stage in this episode. Yosiya stresses the significance of emotional and financial independence in avoiding codependency traps that can lead to relapse. The conversation is both raw and encouraging, offering practical tips for anyone on the path to sobriety.
So, how do you bulletproof yourself against triggers? Tune in to find out, and remember, the journey to sobriety is as unique as you are. Embrace it with courage and clarity.