Guianna
Guianna
The Five to Ten Year Hitch
The Five to Ten Year Hitch
The Five to Ten Year Hitch
Monday 30th June 2025
Guianna explores the challenges faced in long-term sobriety, sharing personal stories and advice on staying committed beyond the five-year mark.
27 minutes
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Guianna
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Sobriety Toolkit
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety can restore parts of your life lost to addiction.
- Complacency can lead to desires for old habits.
- Honesty with oneself is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Seek support from friends who challenge constructively.
- Continuously work on sobriety to prevent old demons from resurfacing.
Sobriety gives you back what drinking and drugging took from you.
In this episode of Destination Lavender, Guianna dives into the intriguing concept of the 'Five to Ten Year Hitch' in sobriety. As she approaches her own five-year milestone, Guianna candidly shares her experiences and reflections on the challenges that can arise during this period. You might wonder what happens when people reach this stage in their sobriety journey. Well, Guianna sheds light on how comfort can sometimes lead to complacency, sparking desires to return to old habits.
Through personal anecdotes and heartfelt discussions with her best friend, Guianna explores the importance of maintaining vigilance and accountability in sobriety. Guianna recounts how sobriety has restored parts of her life that were once lost to drinking and drug use. She emphasises the significance of continuously working on one's sobriety to prevent old demons from resurfacing. Guianna's story is a reminder that complacency can be dangerous, and it's crucial to stay committed to practices that support a sober lifestyle.
With humour and honesty, Guianna discusses her journey from resisting sobriety to embracing it as a spiritual calling. She shares how creating the podcast has been a source of accountability, keeping her grounded and focused. Guianna encourages listeners to be honest with themselves and seek support from friends who will challenge them constructively. If you're curious about how long-term sobriety can present its own set of hurdles, or if you're seeking relatable stories and advice, this episode is a must-listen.
Guianna's insights offer both comfort and motivation for anyone navigating the ups and downs of staying sober.