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Redeem Yourself Podcast
Jarrod and friends discuss the challenges of sober sex and dating in recovery with humor and honesty.
2:10:51•16 Jun 2022
Love, Lust, and Sobriety: Navigating Relationships in Recovery
“Dating somebody who's not sober is fucking weird. You want to come back, you know, to my place.”
Ever wondered how love and intimacy change when sobriety enters the picture? In this episode of the 'Redeem Yourself' podcast, Jarrod and his friends tackle the often awkward but crucial topic of sober sex and dating. From laugh-out-loud moments to deeply personal stories, they lay bare their experiences with relationships in the throes of addiction and the challenges they face now in recovery.
You'll hear about the awkwardness of first sober dates, the struggle to trust again, and the journey to rediscovering intimacy without the crutch of substances. They also touch on the emotional rollercoaster of vulnerability and the importance of trusting one's intuition in relationships. This episode is a heartfelt, no-holds-barred conversation that sheds light on an aspect of recovery that's rarely talked about but deeply felt by many.
Perfect for anyone navigating their own path to sobriety or those supporting loved ones through theirs, this discussion offers a mix of humor, honesty, and hope. Tune in for a raw look at how love and lust evolve in the journey from addiction to recovery.

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