42 min
Who Are You Now? Sober Pod - Recovery Podcast
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- Mental Health
BUY THE BOOK!
Summary
In this conversation, Carl and Chelsea discuss the concept of identity and the fear of change in recovery. They explore the idea of holding onto old identities and personas, and the need to let go of them in order to grow and change. They also reflect on the question of who they are now and how their identities have evolved in sobriety. In this conversation, Chelsea and Carl discuss the fear of losing friends and identity when getting sober. They explore the process of starting over and discovering one's true self. They also delve into the importance of feedback and how it can help us see ourselves more clearly. The conversation highlights the delusion of self-perception and the role of sobriety in enabling a clearer perception. They discuss the concept of changing identity and stepping into recovery, as well as the idea of a life waiting on the other side of addiction. The conversation concludes with a discussion on trusting in a higher power, letting go of control, and the importance of doing the right thing.
Takeaways
Identifying with old identities can hinder personal growth and change in recovery.
The fear of change is common, but it is important to recognize that staying the same can be more painful than embracing change.
Who we are is not defined by titles or roles, but by our characteristics and values.
Letting go of old identities and embracing change can lead to personal growth and a more authentic life. Getting sober can lead to a fear of losing friends and identity, but it is worth it for personal happiness and growth.
Sobriety allows for a clearer perception of oneself and the world, free from the delusions of alcoholism.
Feedback from others can help us see ourselves more clearly and challenge our self-perceptions.
Trusting in a higher power and letting go of control can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life in recovery.
soberpod.com
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BUY THE BOOK!
Summary
In this conversation, Carl and Chelsea discuss the concept of identity and the fear of change in recovery. They explore the idea of holding onto old identities and personas, and the need to let go of them in order to grow and change. They also reflect on the question of who they are now and how their identities have evolved in sobriety. In this conversation, Chelsea and Carl discuss the fear of losing friends and identity when getting sober. They explore the process of starting over and discovering one's true self. They also delve into the importance of feedback and how it can help us see ourselves more clearly. The conversation highlights the delusion of self-perception and the role of sobriety in enabling a clearer perception. They discuss the concept of changing identity and stepping into recovery, as well as the idea of a life waiting on the other side of addiction. The conversation concludes with a discussion on trusting in a higher power, letting go of control, and the importance of doing the right thing.
Takeaways
Identifying with old identities can hinder personal growth and change in recovery.
The fear of change is common, but it is important to recognize that staying the same can be more painful than embracing change.
Who we are is not defined by titles or roles, but by our characteristics and values.
Letting go of old identities and embracing change can lead to personal growth and a more authentic life. Getting sober can lead to a fear of losing friends and identity, but it is worth it for personal happiness and growth.
Sobriety allows for a clearer perception of oneself and the world, free from the delusions of alcoholism.
Feedback from others can help us see ourselves more clearly and challenge our self-perceptions.
Trusting in a higher power and letting go of control can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life in recovery.
soberpod.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soberpod/message
42 min