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  • Panel: Emotional Sobriety

Panel: Emotional Sobriety

Monday 21st April 2025

Michael and Karen share their journeys of emotional sobriety, offering insights on personal growth, spirituality, and embracing life's ups and downs.
51 minutes
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Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA
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Creative Recovery Journeys
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Finding Balance: Stories of Emotional Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Emotional sobriety involves being comfortable with all feelings without letting them control you.
  • Personal growth in recovery can come through spiritual experiences and embracing ambiguity.
  • Therapy can be a valuable tool in understanding and managing emotions.
  • Long-term sobriety requires ongoing effort and acceptance of life's ups and downs.
  • Humour can help in coping with the challenges of maintaining sobriety.
It's okay not to be okay all the time.
Ever wondered what it truly means to be emotionally sober? This episode of Sober Cast dives into the topic with speakers Michael and Karen sharing their heartfelt journeys. Michael kicks off the discussion, revealing his struggles and triumphs over 21 years of sobriety. He reflects on the profound changes in his life, from grappling with self-centredness to experiencing spiritual awakenings. Michael’s anecdotes about personal loss, therapy, and learning to embrace ambiguity offer a raw and relatable perspective on emotional sobriety.
Karen follows with her own story, bringing over three decades of sobriety to the table. She candidly discusses the ups and downs of maintaining emotional balance and the acceptance that it's okay not to be okay all the time. Her humorous take on aging and sobriety adds a light-hearted touch to the conversation. Together, they explore the concept of being comfortable with all feelings without letting them control you.
Their stories underscore the importance of ongoing personal growth and the continuous journey of recovery. If you're seeking inspiration and practical wisdom on emotional sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.
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