Matt and Katie Davis
Matt and Katie Davis
Ep. 79 Safety in Uncertainty
Ep. 79 Safety in Uncertainty
Ep. 79 Safety in Uncertainty
Wednesday 17th December 2025
Katie Davis discusses coping with uncertainty in recovery, offering tips to increase tolerance for the unknown.
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Episode Overview
- Our brains prioritise certainty over truth, often leading to unnecessary stress.
- Increasing tolerance for uncertainty can provide lasting peace.
- Focusing on what you can control helps manage feelings of uncertainty.
- Feeling emotions in your body is key to processing them effectively.
- Practical tips are offered to help cope with uncertainty during recovery.
"Our brain prioritises certainty over truth, even if that certainty is a disaster we've imagined."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Episode 79 of 'Supported Sobriety' offers a compelling dive into the human mind's intolerance for uncertainty, especially in the context of healing from betrayal. Katie Davis, co-host of the podcast, shares her personal struggles and insights on how our brains are hardwired to seek certainty, even when it might lead us down a path of unnecessary worry and stress.
With humour and honesty, she discusses the common scenarios where people find themselves spiralling into worst-case scenarios, highlighting how our nervous system reacts to uncertainty as if it's a threat. Katie brings her own experiences to the table, drawing parallels between her past battles with uncertainty and the universal human experience. She provides two practical tips to help increase one's capacity to handle uncertainty, urging listeners to focus on what they can control and feel.
The episode is not just for those recovering from addiction or betrayal but anyone who struggles with the unknown. Listeners will find Katie's relatable anecdotes and practical advice both comforting and enlightening. The episode serves as a reminder that while we can't always control external circumstances, we can learn to manage our reactions to them. So, how do you cope with uncertainty in your life? Tune in for some thoughtful strategies and maybe even a chuckle or two.