Angela Pugh

Addiction Unlimited

Angela Pugh

  • When Quitting Drinking Isn’t Enough Anymore

When Quitting Drinking Isn’t Enough Anymore

Wednesday 8th October 2025

Explore what comes after sobriety with Angela Pugh. Discover strategies to move from feeling flat to finding focus and direction in your recovery.
28 minutes
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Motivational
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Addiction Unlimited
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Angela Pugh
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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When Quitting Drinking Isn't Enough: Finding Your Next Step

Episode Overview

  • Quitting drinking is just the first step; recovery is about rebuilding your life.
  • Feeling emotionally flat or disconnected is a natural part of the recovery journey.
  • A structured daily plan can help maintain focus and direction.
  • Embrace stillness as an opportunity for deeper self-discovery.
  • Ownership of your recovery journey leads to personal empowerment.
"Sobriety stops the drinking. Recovery rebuilds the life."
What secrets to maintaining sobriety can be uncovered? In this engaging episode of Addiction Unlimited, Angela Pugh tackles the often-overlooked stage of recovery when quitting drinking isn't enough anymore. For those who've already put down the bottle and are living a sober life, but find themselves feeling a bit 'blah,' Angela offers a lifeline.
She acknowledges the emotional flatness and disconnection that can creep in after the initial high of sobriety fades, and reassures listeners that this is a natural part of the journey. Angela discusses how sobriety stops the drinking, but recovery is what truly rebuilds your life. She highlights the importance of having a structured daily plan to keep you grounded and moving forward.
With her no-nonsense approach, Angela provides actionable strategies to shift from feeling flat to being more focused on your future. Her insights into the emotional recovery process are both comforting and motivating, encouraging listeners to embrace stillness and use it as a tool for deeper self-discovery. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Angela inspires her audience to take ownership of their recovery journey, stressing that quitting is just the beginning.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck in their sobriety and ready to take the next step towards an unlimited life. Are you ready to move beyond just not drinking and start building a life that truly feels good?
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