E168 | How to Stay Sober During the Holidays: Real Life Advice You Can Use

Описание: The holidays can feel intimidating when you’re sober.
Family dynamics. Expectations. Memories. FOMO that sneaks up out of nowhere.

And if you’re in early sobriety, it can feel like everyone else gets to relax and have fun… except you.

In this episode, we talk honestly about what the holidays look like without alcohol. The awkward first year. The grief that comes up. The triggers you never expected. The little wins that no one else sees. And the real freedom that comes from showing up as your whole and present self.

Our guests, Janice Johnson Dowd and Kristian Nylund, share powerful stories about navigating family gatherings, handling cravings, finding community, and rebuilding holidays that feel meaningful again.

You’ll walk away with perspective, encouragement, and real tools you can use to get through the season. Most of all, you’ll feel less alone.
Watch all the way through if you want support, connection, and hope for your own sober holidays.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome
00:55 Guest Intro: Janice Johnson Dowd
02:55 Guest Intro: Kristian Nylund
07:23 What Holidays Looked Like Before Sobriety
13:20 The Pain of Missing Moments
17:52 The First Sober Holiday
22:36 Why It Feels So Uncomfortable
26:18 The Warrior Mindset in Early Sobriety
28:12 Preparing for Triggers
34:03 How Holidays Change in Recovery
37:33 Finding Magic Again
43:56 Presence and Gratitude
48:59 Letting Go of Old Expectations
52:22 Community and Support
54:15 Final Encouragement and Practical Tips

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