The Sober and Happy Podcast

Tim Phillips•thesoberandhappypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Have you tried everything, but you still can’t make sobriety stick? Or maybe you are sober, but you feel like there should be something more to your new sober life? There are many paths to getting sober, but whatever path you choose, quitting drinking is only the beginning. Tim has over a decade of sobriety and has gone through the journey from rehab to 12-step programs, to finally discovering his own path to recovery and happiness. He has transformed from the daily battle of trying to stay sober to learning to love himself and his life so much that he no longer needs to drink. In the Sober and Happy Podcast, you will learn how to discover yourself and blaze your own path, methods to help you along your journey to recovery, and motivation to help live a sober and happy life.

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#6: 10 Tips For Staying Sober During the Holiday Season

Holidays can be challenging times. When we have drank for so long, so many of the things that we do in life is associated with drinking and that couldn’t be truer for many of us than during the holidays. Everything about the holidays for me revolved around drinking. Partly because many of the people I celebrated with enjoy drinking, and partly because well I am a drunk so I managed to incorporate alcohol into every holiday tradition. In this episode, I will give you 10 tips to help you stay sobe...

Nov 25, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 6

#5: Do You Need To Hit Rock Bottom To Get Sober?

In this episode, we delve into the concept of rock bottom and its relevance to staying sober. Many believe that hitting a dramatic low point is necessary to maintain sobriety, such as experiencing a DUI, losing a job, or facing legal troubles. However, simply having these external consequences doesn't guarantee long-term recovery. I remember questioning my own rock bottom, comparing it to others in recovery. But what I realized is that rock bottoms aren't definitive; they're more like muddy bott...

Nov 18, 2022•15 min

#4: How To Forgive Others and Ourselves

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of forgiveness. I share my personal journey of forgiveness and how it has played a pivotal role in my life. One crucial lesson I've learned is the importance of recognizing patterns. By understanding the repeating mistakes in our lives, we can break free from harmful cycles and find healing. I can't stress enough the significance of seeking professional help, like therapy when processing past resentments and trauma. It provides invaluab...

Nov 11, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4

#3: How Can We Make Right The Wrongs We Have Done In the Past?

In this episode, I want to start the discussion on the importance of forgiveness and specifically tackling the difficult challenges of facing our past, acknowledging what we have done wrong, and the steps we can to do begin to start repairing the relationships that we have damaged. In my journey towards sobriety, I learned a powerful lesson in forgiveness from my friend Dan. After years of destructive behavior, I finally faced my past and sought forgiveness from those I had wronged, including Da...

Nov 04, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 3

#2: Finding Your Why For Getting and Staying Sober

In this episode, we dive into the concept of finding your purpose or "Why" for getting sober and the pitfalls of the common belief that you must get sober for yourself. It's crucial to understand why you started drinking, why you continued despite the negative consequences, and why you want to quit. I share my own journey of initially getting sober to make my mother proud, even though I struggled with feeling unworthy of a better life. I believe that motivation can come from various sources, lik...

Oct 28, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

#1: Dangers of Focusing So Much On The Addiction Instead Of Recovery

In the first episode of the "Sober and Happy" podcast, I share my personal journey of sobriety and discuss the potential pitfalls of focusing too much on substances and the recovery model of avoidance. We discuss my experiences of going through rehab and immersing myself in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), diligently working the steps, and actively participating in the community. Despite staying sober, I found myself increasingly depressed and anxious. I realized that my focus on alcohol, relapse prev...

Oct 21, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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