Dropping Acid at Drivers Ed & Staying Calm and Connected: Navigating Sobriety in Turbulent Times Recovery in the Middle Ages - Two Middle-Aged Suburban Dads Talk About Recovering From Addiction to Drugs & Alcohol.

Episode 135: Calm and Connected: Navigating Sobriety in Turbulent Times
In this episode of Recovery in the Middle Ages, we wrestle with the critical topics of stress management and the dangers of isolation in sobriety. We explore practical strategies for maintaining emotional and mental balance through stress-busting techniques tailored for those in recovery. We also discuss the often overlooked risk of isolation—even when surrounded by others—and how shrinking your social world can jeopardize sobriety. 
 
Plus: What the heck have Mike and Nat been up to lately? 
 
ALSO: What is Contingency Management and how can it be incorporated into addiction treatment?
 
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