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Emotional Sobriety (The Daily Trudge)
Emotional Sobriety (The Daily Trudge)
Emotional Sobriety (The Daily Trudge)
Monday 11th August 2025
Explore emotional sobriety with Dion Miller as he shares raw insights into balancing emotions in recovery. Discover how love and honesty lead to healing.
38 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety involves being present with your feelings without letting them control you.
- Cutting unhealthy dependencies can lead to greater emotional freedom.
- Love and honesty are crucial for achieving emotional balance.
- Therapy and honest communication are key in personal growth.
- Emotional maturity often requires facing difficult emotions head-on.
"Love is almost always the answer. It is better to comfort than to be comforted."
The RAW Recovery Podcast takes a bold approach to sobriety by focusing on emotional maturity and its role in healing. Hosted by Dion Miller, who brings over 20 years of experience in the recovery field, this episode explores the concept of emotional sobriety—how it can help you stay present with your feelings without letting them control you. Dion shares his personal journey, touching on the challenges of dependency and the importance of love and honesty in achieving emotional balance.
In a refreshingly candid style, Dion discusses the pitfalls of relying on others for emotional stability and the freedom that comes from cutting these ties. He brings a touch of humour and raw honesty to the conversation, making complex topics accessible and engaging. You'll hear about his struggles with depression and PTSD, alongside practical advice for finding peace through self-awareness and support from others.
The episode also highlights how emotional sobriety involves growing up emotionally—often requiring therapy and honest communication with those who have walked similar paths. Dion's anecdotes offer relatable insights into the ups and downs of recovery, encouraging listeners to examine their own emotional dependencies. If you're looking for a podcast that blends humour with heartfelt stories, RAW Recovery provides an authentic space where real people share their journeys.
This episode is a reminder that emotional sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but learning to love yourself and others without unhealthy demands. It's an invitation to reflect on your own emotional state and consider how you can cultivate a more balanced life.