David Wilson
David Wilson
Jess Lopez
Jess Lopez
Jess Lopez
Wednesday 19th June 2024
Join Sober Dave and Jess Lopez as they explore the journey of sobriety, emotional resilience, and community support for lasting recovery.
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61 minutes
hopeful
inspirational
reflective
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About this podcast
Author:
David Wilson
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Jess Lopez shares her journey to sobriety.
- Importance of emotional resilience in recovery.
- Community support as a catalyst for change.
- Mindset shifts crucial for lasting sobriety.
- Jess's role in the SoberBuddy community.
Life is half crappy and half great, and that's just life. Being able to live and feel those emotions and know they're not going to kill you is huge.
In this insightful episode of 'One For The Road', host Sober Dave welcomes Jess Lopez, a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, to discuss the complex journey of sobriety and recovery. Jess Lopez, the founder of My Sober Sunrise, has utilized her decades of sobriety to offer personalized coaching to individuals seeking to overcome addiction and embrace a life of sobriety. Her approach emphasizes compassion and tailor-made strategies designed to build the necessary skills and resilience for lasting recovery.
Jess shares her personal story, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs she faced while battling addiction. Growing up, Jess felt isolated and sought solace in alcohol, which initially gave her a sense of belonging and confidence. However, this reliance on alcohol soon became a destructive force in her life. Jess candidly discusses the turning point that led her to embrace sobriety, highlighting the importance of recognizing and accepting one's own addictive personality.
A significant aspect of Jess's approach is fostering emotional resilience. She stresses the importance of experiencing and accepting all emotions, rather than chasing the elusive feeling of constant happiness. Jess believes that sobriety offers clarity, allowing individuals to confront life's challenges head-on with a balanced perspective. Community support is another pillar of Jess's philosophy.
As an active host within the SoberBuddy community, Jess leads meetings that provide a supportive environment for individuals in recovery to share their experiences and gain strength from one another. This sense of community is vital for those seeking to change their relationship with alcohol. Throughout the episode, Jess and Dave explore various mindset and lifestyle changes necessary for maintaining sobriety.
Jess shares that for her, sobriety is a non-negotiable aspect of life, akin to an allergy that must be avoided at all costs. Join Sober Dave and Jess Lopez in this episode as they delve into the transformative journey of sobriety, offering inspiration and insight for anyone seeking to change their relationship with alcohol.