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From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast

Ep #244 - My mom was an amazing woman. She lived over 23 years with Crohn's disease with many of those years battling her own addictions and she stood by me throughout a majority of my hardest addiction years - even when I wouldn't stand by her. I ho...

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From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast

Jesse Mogle

Sobriety and Recovery, what’s the difference? Deciding to get sober is not the same as being in active-recovery. In 2017, after 22-years in active-addiction, Jesse Mogle limped into treatment and sprinted away from his addictions. Starting his journey that is continuously changing his life, that of long-term addiction recovery, was something he wanted for years and battled with internally since the day of his first binge-drinking blackout. Developing a growth mindset, healthily processing emotions and releasing negative ones, embracing connections in relationships, forgiving yourself and others, and creating a life you don’t need to escape from - all of these, and more, are part of fostering YOUR best life through YOUR addiction recovery program. Join Jesse as he shares his journey of long-term recovery and that of other’s through lived experiences, life/recovery coaching, and most importantly, support.

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A Son's Tribute: Finding Strength in Memories of Mom

Episode Overview

Sobriety vs. Recovery: Understanding the distinction and embracing personal growth
Unconditional Love: A profound tribute to Jesse's late mother and the impact of her choices
Choosing Connection: Embracing self-awareness and vulnerability over protection
Transformative Power: Reflecting on the beauty of waking up sober and the strength of positive energy
Personal Growth: Nurturing a growth mindset and integrity on the journey from sobriety to recovery

“I've found it so admirable that she was willing to make this humongous leap for love, considering the comfortability of her life. It's something that I've admired so much, even though I believe that it sent me and my sister's life so sideways, that I've often run my own life through that filter.”

Jesse Mogle takes listeners on an emotional journey as he celebrates what would have been his mother's 68th birthday. In this touching episode, Jesse opens up about his mother's battle with Crohn's disease and her own struggles with addiction. Despite her challenges, she stood by him through his darkest times, offering unwavering support even when he couldn't reciprocate. Jesse's heartfelt reflections serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of cherishing our connections and the transformative power of positive energy.

Through his raw storytelling, Jesse encourages listeners to embrace self-awareness and choose connection over isolation. This episode is not just a tribute to his mother but also a call to action for anyone on the path to recovery, reminding us all to live our best lives and honor those who support us along the way.

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