Episode 23

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Episode 23

FromSobriety Uncensored

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48 minutes

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Mar 16, 2023

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Released:

Mar 16, 2023

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Sobriety Uncensored is a casual, conversational podcast that explores different perspectives on living life sober.

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Episode 1: In Episode 1, Daniel and Jenna talk about how TikTok sparked their friendship, their individual experiences with contemplating sobriety and “pre-quitting”, and how therapy has played a part in their recovery. by Sobriety Uncensored
23 min listen
Episode 14: Jenna and Daniel compare experiences with ‘dry January’ and Daniel shares how his final dry January is now his sober date. Jenna talks about how the sober seed was planted well before she took her recovery seriously. They talk about the lies they told themselves in active addiction. by Sobriety Uncensored
34 min listen
Episode 10: Jenna and Daniel discuss different life and family circumstances and how they can affect the level of support, or lack thereof, as it applies to sobriety. They also talk about their own experiences with saying “no” to social events, particularly in early sobriety, and the importance of sober community. by Sobriety Uncensored
39 min listen
Episode 3: Daniel and Jenna address lifestyle changes at different stages of sobriety and the difficult decision to set certain difficult but necessary boundaries. Jenna tells her story of being a late bloomer and how her reliance on alcohol escalated into addiction. by Sobriety Uncensored
31 min listen
Episode 2: Daniel and Jenna discuss the importance of developing their own custom road to recovery and Daniel dives into his personal recovery story. They go on to discuss the common fear associated with coming out as an alcoholic to friends, family and coworkers. by Sobriety Uncensored
34 min listen
Episode 6: Daniel and Jenna talk about the change of seasons and how it challenges their sobriety, and that it’s ok to value certain memories associated with having drinks. They address that “first sip feeling” and the work it takes to explore alternatives with a new recovery mindset. by Sobriety Uncensored
31 min listen
Episode 12: Jenna and Daniel discuss memory loss as a result of drinking, and the shift associated with certain activities in sobriety versus while drinking. They talk about being thick skinned and consider people’s motivation when they are hyper critical, particularly as it applies to the work and to social media. by Sobriety Uncensored
39 min listen
Episode 19: Jenna and Daniel talk about their experiences with drunk sleep, early sobriety sleep, and genuinely good sober sleep. They discuss their prospective sleep enhancement practices, including meditation and breathing exercises, and discuss the slippery slope associated with utilizing sleep aids. They acknowledge how everyone’s path is different and that any particular method may work for some and not others. Jenna recalls the inevitable anxiety she experienced while trying to sleep in early sobriety, and they talk about how everyone’s timeline with finally experiencing good sober sleep varies. by Sobriety Uncensored
45 min listen
Episode 4: Daniel and Jenna compare their experiences with social media and how they handle the pressure to share about their personal lives and to give followers what they want. Jenna talks about having the confidence to talk about her recovery while at work as a bedside nurse. by Sobriety Uncensored
20 min listen
Episode 7: As they compare their experiences with Thanksgiving as alcoholics, Daniel and Jenna explore the idea of acceptance as it pertains to their memories, and address how traditions evolve in sobriety. They discuss the suffering associated with early sobriety, how critical it is to persevere, and how everyones “origin story” is different. by Sobriety Uncensored
36 min listen
Episode 11: Daniel and Jenna talk about how friendships evolve as a result of one’s sobriety and how connecting with fellow alcoholics is a critical piece of recovery. They discuss experiences with grief and loss pre- and post-sobriety and consider the potential challenge associated with maintaining sobriety during unexpected life changes. by Sobriety Uncensored
45 min listen
Episode 15: Daniel recalls a recent experience with car sickness which prompts a conversation about the frequency of certain physical side effects of being drunk or hung over. They address the unfortunate reality of drinking during every day duties like parenting and driving, and how their own well-being was always their lost priority in active addiction. Jenna tells a story of how her mother unwittingly enabled her to nurse a hangover before hosting a party, and they discuss their inability to relate to people who have healthy relationships with alcohol. by Sobriety Uncensored
45 min listen
Episode 5: Daniel and Jenna talk about “drunk math” and negotiating with themselves in active addiction. Daniel talks about how often being an alcoholic in recovery comes up in conversation in social settings. by Sobriety Uncensored
31 min listen
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Episode 8: Daniel and Jenna talk about “toxic positivity” as it pertains to sobriety, the differences in their morning routines, and the critical nature of being selfish when it comes to maintaining sobriety. They discuss the importance of exploring different recovery modalities and formulating the appropriate individualized plan. The fear and reality of relapse is also explored. by Sobriety Uncensored
33 min listen
Episode 21: Jenna and Daniel recall the extreme measures they went through during active addiction and believing their own lies, specifically as it applies to what they would tell their families to maintain a buzz. They remember specific scenarios where behaviors that they thought were “normal” ended up with embarrassing outcomes. by Sobriety Uncensored
46 min listen
Episode 13: Daniel and Jenna consider the concept of ‘rock bottom’ and its subjective nature. They talk about the juxtaposition of societal labels and how that applies to traditional sobriety programs. They also compare how their spouses were affected by their sobriety. by Sobriety Uncensored
35 min listen
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Episode 17: Daniel talks about an unexpected struggle on a recent to trip to Las Vegas. Jenna and Daniel consider the power of our subconscious which prompts a discussion about “drunk dreams” and blackouts. by Sobriety Uncensored
38 min listen
Episode 24: Jenna and Daniel discuss the process of amends and their individual approaches to expressing an apology for regretted behaviors. They analyze the motivation for making amends and consider the potential self-serving nature of doing so. by Sobriety Uncensored
44 min listen
Episode 22: Daniel and Jenna welcome their first guest, Laura McKowen. Laura is the author of a bestselling memoir and founder of “The Luckiest Club”, a global sobriety support community. Laura tells her sober story, talks about what inspired her to start writing about recovery and start an online sober community, and discusses the main theme of her upcoming book “Push Off From Here” being released on March 7th. by Sobriety Uncensored
52 min listen
Episode 9: Daniel and Jenna talk about feeling triggered and compare their quick fix methods as compared to techniques for longer term management. They talk about the reality of living life sober and the personal commitment required for success. by Sobriety Uncensored
41 min listen
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Episode 18: Jenna and Daniel discuss the societal designation of certain days of the week as acceptable drinking days, and how that ties in to rationalizations as alcoholics. They talk about recognizing wins and celebrating sober accomplishments, and how that contrasts with settling in to normalizing sober life. by Sobriety Uncensored
45 min listen
Episode 32: Jenna and Daniel compare methods to squash cravings in early sobriety as well as in maintenance mode. They talk about doing what works regardless of how ridiculous it may seem, and blocking out nay-sayers who seem to find a problem to every solution. by Sobriety Uncensored
44 min listen
Episode 20: Daniel and Jenna discuss their different approaches to confrontational people, specifically the practice of “tough love” and maintaining appropriate boundaries as it applies to social media as well as every day life. They talk about the “fix me” mindset and how some followers set certain expectations and get angry when those expectations aren’t met. They discuss how that mindset can also apply to addicts and their relationships with loved ones. by Sobriety Uncensored
43 min listen
Episode 26: Jenna and Daniel talk about their experiences with spring break which leads to a discussion about the challenges of sober travel. They consider sober travel and accepting that certain types of trips are no longer and option in sobriety. Daniel recalls a story about being hung over on Easter and how his wife didn’t allow a pass for his behaviors the night before. They discuss using alcohol as a hangover cure and the inevitable misery they would feel as a result. by Sobriety Uncensored
50 min listen
Episode 16: Jenna and Daniel discuss the stereotypes and stigma associated with alcoholism and their differing beginnings with active addiction. They consider the relative nature of having a “drinking problem” and the subjectivity of identifying as an alcoholic. Daniel explains his “staircase” analogy and how it applies to slips while getting sober. They talk about the concept of “Dry January” and how it is perceived differently by various types of drinkers. by Sobriety Uncensored
46 min listen
Episode 33: Daniel and Jenna poke fun at themselves and how they differ in addressing negative or confrontational followers. They talk about how certain personality characteristics still exist in sobriety, and how some qualities were muted or magnified in active addiction. by Sobriety Uncensored
37 min listen
Episode 28: Daniel and Jenna talk about their experiences with weddings as Daniel prepares to officiate a ceremony for a former student. Daniel considers being reunited with people whom he hasn’t seen since his active addiction, and the potential of it being a redemptive experience by Sobriety Uncensored
41 min listen

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