Episode 05 - We F'ing Love Roller Coasters! Ft. TyrellEpisode 05 - We F'ing Love Roller Coasters! Ft. Tyrell
Sober & Shameless
Hosts Taylor and Eric, joined by Tyrell, discuss the emotional roller coaster of the first 6 months of sobriety and share practical coping tools.
57:21•10 Feb 2023
Riding the Roller Coaster: The First 6 Months of Sobriety with Tyrell
“Not only is it about staying away from a drink, but it's also about learning what's out there and what people are doing and adding to your repertoire of things that you can use to stay away from a drink.”
What does it feel like to embark on the first six months of sobriety? In this engaging episode of 'Sober & Shameless', hosts Taylor Klinger and Eric Andrew are joined by Tyrell, a carpenter from Colorado who took his last drink in July 2022. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of early sobriety, sharing their raw emotions and practical tools that helped them along the way.
Tyrell opens up about his journey from being 'sober curious' to committing to a life without alcohol, and how a sobriety tracker initially set him up for failure. Taylor and Eric chime in with their own experiences, discussing the importance of community, especially through the Recovery Elevator podcast where they all met. They dive into different methods for staying sober, such as replacing old habits with new hobbies like playing guitar instead of visiting the liquor store.
The trio also touches on the emotional roller coaster that characterizes the early months of sobriety, emphasizing the need for mindfulness and expanding one's toolkit for coping. This episode is a heartfelt mix of humor, honesty, and valuable insights, perfect for anyone at the beginning of their sobriety journey or supporting someone who is.
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