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Episode 54

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43 minutes

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Jan 4, 2024

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Jenna and Daniel talk about downtime and being careful about setting productivity expectations too high versus feeling bored or stagnant. They discuss journaling as a recovery and mental health tool.

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Jan 4, 2024

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

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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
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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 37: Daniel and Jenna talk about boredom, particularly in early sobriety. They also discuss the concept of perfection and different approaches to living sober, including how people in recovery can feel judged if they’re not reaching that perfection. They compare their individual experiences and challenges with year one versus year two and Daniel gives Jenna tips on battling boredom. by Sobriety Uncensored
50 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 42: FAQs Part 2: Daniel and Jenna address the topic of utilizing medication in recovery. They discuss their own personal experiences with or without meds in addition to other substances, like nicotine and caffeine. They emphasize the relative nature of using medication and stress the importance of having an honest conversation with a medical professional. The second topic on this episode is about losing friendships in the process of getting sober. Daniel and Jenna compare experiences and consider how friendships aren’t necessarily lost but can tend to shift while practicing self preservation in recovery. by Sobriety Uncensored
44 min listen
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48 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
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 40: Jenna and Daniel discuss agitation, irritability and rage specifically as it applies to early sobriety, and how alcohol muted those feelings, in addition to feelings of happiness and joy, in active addiction. They address the expectation for everything to feel better immediately after getting sober when in reality it takes time to adjust to the influx of genuine and authentic feelings and emotions. They talk about strategies to combat newly sober irritability, and how in their active addiction they thought those strategies sounded ridiculous until they started to put them into practice. by Sobriety Uncensored
43 min listen
Episode 35: Daniel and Jenna talk about participating in daily activities in active addiction versus in sobriety. They consider the challenge of being present and communicating with their kids about drinking without instilling too much fear. by Sobriety Uncensored
40 min listen
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Episode 68: Jenna and Daniel talk about navigating parental choices when their children are considering drinking. They discuss trust and respect and how that ties into their parenting styles. Daniel talks about some recent travel which leads them to recall some of their habits when it came to planning drinking during road trips. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 67: Daniel talks about planning some upcoming travel and being careful not to overthink the plans. Jenna shares about attending the first happy hour she's been to since getting sober and acknowledges her signals to know when to leave. They discuss having acceptance of potentially missing out on some things, or not being invited to certain events, in return for maintaining their sobriety. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 66: Jenna tells Daniel about a recent injury and the potential of needing surgery, the use of pain medication and potential cross addiction. Their discussion leads them to consider how they have evaluated their individual reasons for becoming addicts in the first place, and how that can be a grey area for some people in recovery. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 65: Daniel and Jenna talk about fear mongering as a method to promote sobriety and the aggressive nature of some sober people in their promotion techniques. They discuss associated policing and judgement-based modalities, particularly when trying to figure out your "why" to stop drinking. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 64: Jenna asks Daniel about his drunken gaming during his active addiction and Daniel explains his need for control and escape at the time as a coping mechanism. They discuss their hyper awareness of alcohol in everyday life as Daniel talks about a recent trip to HomeGoods with his daughter, which prompts Jenna to tell a story of being over friendly and over generous during her drinking days. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 63: Daniel and Jenna talk about their experiences with isolation and the importance of sober community. Jenna recognizes her stubborn nature and how it affected her willingness to initially accept her need for a sober community. Daniel talks about recently attending a sober house party and an app that hosts sober events nationwide. They talk about putting in the work and researching available events to potentially connect with other people in recovery. by Sobriety Uncensored
32 min listen
Episode 62: Daniel and Jenna talk about celebrating St. Patrick's Day. They recall the internal negotiations and bargaining in active addiction when it came their habits as they tried to maintain a "normal" appearance to outsiders. They talk about the shift from envy to disinterest when watching people celebrate or day drink, and the ebb and flow of these feelings in sobriety. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 61: Daniel tells Jenna about recently going to a concert and being the only sober person there. They discuss the relief of knowing the how, what, when and where of events in sobriety versus the work of arranging, coordinating, and doing the drunk math in active addiction. They recall the dreadful feeling of blackouts and the associated anxiety. by Sobriety Uncensored
39 min listen
Episode 60: Daniel and Jenna talk about the feeling of being fully engaged in activities and how freeing it is to not experience self doubt. They discuss the emotional stability and self confidence that comes with more sober time. by Sobriety Uncensored
42 min listen
Episode 59: Daniel and Jenna talk about Daniel's new game idea, "Sober Bingo", and brainstorm how to play and suggest sharing wins on social media. They discuss idle time, particularly in early sobriety, and how they survive the mundane without alcohol. by Sobriety Uncensored
38 min listen
Episode 58: Jenna and Daniel talk about Super Bowl Sunday and how they approach social situations in recovery. They discuss different techniques they've successfully used to safely participate in gatherings while maintaining their sobriety. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 57: Daniel and Jenna reflect back to early recovery and consider things they may have done differently. They discuss the concept of the “pink cloud” and their own misconceptions of the excitement in early sobriety. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 56: Jenna and Daniel discuss their physical health during active addition versus recovery. They talk about societal biases regarding addiction and health. by Sobriety Uncensored
46 min listen
Episode 55: Daniel and Jenna talk about Daniel’s recent conference in Vegas and how he is able to dismiss the potentially tempting environment. They discuss their varying stages of self pity, anger and acceptance when surrounded by alcohol advertising and merchandising. by Sobriety Uncensored
44 min listen
Episode 53: Daniel and Jenna talk about the pros and cons of social media, not just as it applies to their sobriety but their self confidence in general. by Sobriety Uncensored
40 min listen
Episode 52: Daniel and Jenna talk about the concept of self-shame particularly as it applies to “slip ups” in recovery. They discuss the balance of shaming oneself and being overly permissive with false starts. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 51: Daniel talks about recently officiating a wedding which leads to a discussion about how such social events are handled at different stages of sobriety. Jenna & Daniel acknowledge how their sobriety ebbs and flows especially when being challenged with celebrations or social events. They recall the “3 a.m. anxiety” and discuss the stark differences between that panicked feeling vs experiencing comfort as they settle into living life sober. by Sobriety Uncensored
40 min listen
Episode 50: Jenna and Daniel talk about Daniel’s rediscovery of AA meetings. They address some of the stigma associated with meetings and compare their own individual experiences. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Season 2 - Episode 1: Episode 49 (aka Season 2 Episode 1) Daniel and Jenna talk about Daniel’s recent mental health recovery program and discuss the common themes between that and addiction recovery. They compare different views on anonymity and discuss their comfort level with recognizing self-worth and yearning for more stability as they get older. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 48: As Season 1 comes to a close, Daniel and Jenna recap some of the topics covered over the last 47 episodes as they recharge for Season 2. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 47: As they wrap up summer, Daniel and Jenna talk about what the month of August represents to each of them. Jenna opens up about the anniversary of her father’s passing, and how the tradition of how she celebrates him has changed as a result of her sobriety. They go on to talk about the grieving process in active addiction as opposed to in recovery, and also touch on the grief associated with removing alcohol from their lives. by Sobriety Uncensored
45 min listen
Episode 46: Jenna asks Daniel whether or not he was affected by hurricane Hillary which leads to a discussion about “hunkering down” when emergency situations occur. They talk about how, as alcoholics, they would use situations to rationalize their drinking. Jenna shares some of her personal experiences with her addiction as a COVID nurse and during the quarantine, and Daniel explains his methods to maintain his sobriety during that time. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 45: Daniel and Jenna discuss the importance of maintaining or adjusting their recovery programs with change in routine, particularly as their kids start a new school year. They talk about how any change in daily routines can be a challenge for their sobriety, and adjusting their own modalities to fit into their daily lives is critical to their success. Jenna considers the recent changes she has experienced in her recovery program by releasing some original modalities that no longer serve her, while Daniel relates his mental health to his ability to stay sober as he introduces new and different techniques to his routine. by Sobriety Uncensored
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Episode 44: Daniel and Jenna welcome guest, Celeste Yvonne. Celeste is a writer and certified sober coach with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere. Celeste tells her sober story, talks about what inspired her to start talking about recovery and start an online sober community, “Sober Mom Squad”. She discusses her upcoming book, "It's Not About the Wine” being released on September 12th. by Sobriety Uncensored
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47 min listen
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44 min listen
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