Angela Pugh
Angela Pugh
How to Stay Sober When You Can’t Control Your Family: 8 Radical Shifts for the Holidays
How to Stay Sober When You Can’t Control Your Family: 8 Radical Shifts for the Holidays
How to Stay Sober When You Can’t Control Your Family: 8 Radical Shifts for the Holidays
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Angela Pugh shares 8 radical shifts to maintain sobriety during the holidays by focusing on self-control rather than external factors.
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Episode Overview
- Focus on controlling your response, not others' actions.
- Set clear boundaries without seeking approval.
- Accept that you can't manage family dynamics.
- Redefine success as staying sober, not creating perfect moments.
- Prioritise your peace over others' comfort.
"Your sobriety isn't more important than their choices."
Curious about how others manage their sobriety during the holiday season? This episode of Addiction Unlimited, hosted by Angela Pugh, tackles the common challenges faced by those in recovery when family gatherings threaten to derail their progress. Instead of the usual holiday survival tips, Angela shifts the focus to the internal battle many face: the compulsion to control everything around them.
From managing family dynamics to resisting the urge to control who drinks what, Angela offers eight radical shifts that focus on self-mastery rather than external factors. With a no-nonsense approach, Angela discusses how the real threat isn't Uncle Bob's antics at the punch bowl but the internal pressure to make everything perfect. She emphasises that the key to maintaining sobriety lies in letting go of control over others and focusing on one's own responses and boundaries.
Angela's advice is practical and straightforward: stop trying to control who drinks around you, what people think about your sobriety, and the family drama that unfolds every year. This episode is packed with insights on how to set boundaries without guilt and why it's crucial to prioritise your peace over others' comfort. Angela's candid and humorous delivery makes this a must-listen for anyone looking to protect their sobriety during the festive season.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you stay grounded and sober. Ready to redefine success this holiday season? Success isn't about orchestrating the perfect gathering; it's about staying sober and true to yourself. What shifts will you make to protect your peace?