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EP 112: Alcohol, Recovery and Relationships - Sober Baddies
EP 112: Alcohol, Recovery and Relationships - Sober Baddies
EP 112: Alcohol, Recovery and Relationships - Sober Baddies
Wednesday 29th September 2021
Sara Malloy and Elaine Skylar Neal discuss alcohol's impact on relationships and share their experiences with sobriety in marriage.
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74 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Sober Baddies: Navigating Relationships and Recovery with Sara Malloy and Elaine Skylar Neal
I know in my heart that alcohol made me a worse partner... I worried that sobriety would be social suicide for me... Spoiler alert, I know now that I'm bringing my very best self to the marriage and so that in turn makes the marriage better.
Relationships can be tricky, but throw alcohol into the mix, and things get even more complicated. In this engaging episode of the Sobertown Podcast, guest hosts Sara Malloy and Elaine Skylar Neal tackle the tough topics of alcohol, recovery, and relationships. These two bring a wealth of personal experience and research to the table, making for a conversation that's both informative and deeply personal.
Sara and Elaine open up about their own journeys of being married while sober, sharing candid stories that many will find relatable. They dive into the statistics and research around how alcohol affects relationships, shedding light on some surprising findings. One of the key points they discuss is cognitive dissonance—the mental struggle of holding two conflicting beliefs—and how it plays out in relationships strained by alcohol use.
Codependency also gets a spotlight, as they explore the benefits of focusing on oneself in sobriety rather than trying to 'fix' a partner. The episode doesn't shy away from modern dating either. Sober dating and the power of sober connections are explored, offering hope and practical advice for those navigating love without the influence of alcohol. As Sara puts it, 'I know in my heart that alcohol made me a worse partner...
I worried that sobriety would be social suicide for me... Spoiler alert, I know now that I'm bringing my very best self to the marriage and so that in turn makes the marriage better'. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with the complexities of relationships in recovery, offering a blend of personal stories and actionable insights.