Angela Pugh
Angela Pugh
You’re Not Doing the Work — You’re Just Watching Other People Do It
You’re Not Doing the Work — You’re Just Watching Other People Do It
You’re Not Doing the Work — You’re Just Watching Other People Do It
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Discover the difference between being present and actively participating in your sobriety journey with Angela Pugh's no-nonsense guidance.
29 minutes
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Angela Pugh
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Presence is not equal to participation in recovery.
- Active engagement is necessary for real change.
- Discomfort is a natural part of the growth process.
- Community involvement enhances recovery success.
- Taking action is crucial for breaking passive habits.
"Feeling like you're doing the work is not the same as actually doing the work."
Ever wondered what it takes to truly engage in your sobriety journey? Angela Pugh, host of the Addiction Unlimited podcast, is here to challenge the notion that simply being present equates to doing the work. In this candid episode, Angela sheds light on a common trap many fall into: consuming endless sobriety content without actively participating in their own recovery.
She draws from her own experiences, contrasting the past lack of resources with today's abundance of podcasts, books, and online challenges. Yet, she warns that this wealth of information can create an illusion of progress without real change. Angela invites listeners to reflect on whether they're genuinely participating in their recovery or merely spectators in someone else's journey.
She emphasises that true participation involves taking action—reading the book and trying its suggestions, joining meetings and engaging with others, or signing up for challenges and completing them. Through humour and honesty, Angela encourages her audience to embrace discomfort as a sign of real participation. With a no-nonsense approach, she urges listeners to choose action over passive presence and to actively participate in their own recovery. Are you ready to stop watching from the sidelines and start playing the game?
The choice is yours.