Kelly Reverb
Kelly Reverb
Managing Missteps: The Reality of Relapse (Relapse & Long Term Recovery) w/ JimBob Sims
Managing Missteps: The Reality of Relapse (Relapse & Long Term Recovery) w/ JimBob Sims
Managing Missteps: The Reality of Relapse (Relapse & Long Term Recovery) w/ JimBob Sims
Friday 17th October 2025
JimBob Sims shares his story of relapse and recovery after ten years sober, discussing the role of AA in regaining sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Relapse can happen even after long-term sobriety.
- Community and fellowship are crucial in recovery.
- Alcoholics Anonymous provides guiding principles for sobriety.
- Spiritual fitness helps maintain sobriety.
- Reaching out for help is a strength, not a weakness.
"The pain is not in the surrender; the pain is in the resistance."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of 'This Pink Cloud', DJ Kelly Reverb chats with JimBob Sims, a businessman with a colourful past, who candidly shares his journey of relapse after ten years of sobriety. JimBob recounts the unexpected challenges he faced during a business trip to Australia, leading him to believe he could manage his alcohol use—a decision that quickly spiralled out of control.
Together, they talk about the feelings of restlessness, irritability, and discontent that accompanied his relapse, and how the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous became crucial in regaining his sobriety. JimBob opens up about what keeps him spiritually fit, the importance of community, and how the fellowship of AA has been a vital part of his recovery. The conversation is peppered with humorous anecdotes and raw honesty, making it relatable for anyone who's faced similar battles.
Whether you're on your own journey or supporting someone else, JimBob's story serves as a reminder that recovery is possible and that reaching out for help is never a sign of weakness. So, what's your take on the power of community in overcoming addiction?