Lee Davy
Lee Davy
When You’re Doing Everything Right and Still Feel On Edge
When You’re Doing Everything Right and Still Feel On Edge
When You’re Doing Everything Right and Still Feel On Edge
Thursday 5th February 2026
Explore why doing everything 'right' can still leave you feeling on edge in sobriety. Lee Davy shares insights on creating inner safety.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Understanding alone doesn't calm the nervous system.
- Effort without internal safety often falls short.
- Alcohol can seem like a quick fix for inner turmoil.
- Creating inner safety is crucial for sobriety.
- Sitting with discomfort can be powerful.
You're not stuck because you don't get it. You're stuck because effort alone isn't enough to create the safety that you need.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Lee Davy, the host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, tackles the frustrating reality of feeling on edge even when you're doing everything 'right'. You’ve read the books, attended the meetings, and tried to mend relationships, yet the tension persists. This episode digs into why good intentions and self-awareness aren't always enough to soothe the nerves or prevent relapses.
Lee shares personal anecdotes about how alcohol, despite its destructive nature, can seem like a quick fix for those moments of inner turmoil. He reflects on his own experiences in relationships, illustrating how unresolved stress can lead to a cycle of conflict and regret. Listeners are encouraged to pause and reflect on their feelings, emphasising that understanding alone doesn't calm the nervous system.
The conversation highlights the importance of creating a sense of safety within oneself and acknowledges that effort without this internal security often falls short. Lee invites listeners to consider their patterns without rushing to fix them, suggesting that sometimes simply sitting with discomfort can be powerful. This episode is a raw, honest look at why sobriety isn't just about abstaining from alcohol but also about finding peace within.