The Sober Connection
Podcast Description
Hosted by Abi King, an ex-daily drinker turned sobriety coach based in New Zealand, this podcast is for people who are curious about a sober life. Episodes will discuss a variety of sobriety related topics with the aim of helping people understand the dangers of a regular drinking habit. With a mixture of short "tips & tricks" episodes, and longer guest interviews, The Sober Connection podcast hopes to provide you with a glimpse into a life without alcohol, proving that being sober is anything but boring.
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Content Themes
The podcast primarily focuses on sobriety-related issues, self-reflection, and community support. For instance, episodes delve into personal journeys of sobriety, exploring challenges such as quitting alcohol and the subsequent mindset shifts. Specific examples include conversations about the importance of community in recovery, as seen in Episode 2 with guest Kate Taylor, as well as practical advice for newcomers to sobriety in Episode 1.
Hosted by Abi King, an ex-daily drinker turned sobriety coach based in New Zealand, this podcast is for people who are curious about a sober life. Episodes will discuss a variety of sobriety related topics with the aim of helping people understand the dangers of a regular drinking habit. With a mixture of short “tips & tricks” episodes, and longer guest interviews, The Sober Connection podcast hopes to provide you with a glimpse into a life without alcohol, proving that being sober is anything but boring.
Do you drink because you enjoy alcohol? Or because you just need a break?
For many people, alcohol isn't really about the alcohol anymore. It's about relief.
It's the exhale at the end of a long day. The reward after carrying everyone else's needs. The thing that helps you switch off when your brain won't stop spinning.
In this episode, I'm exploring what I call ”The Off-Switch Illusion”, which is the belief that alcohol helps us cope with stress, when in reality it may be adding to the very thing we're trying to escape.
We'll talk about:
– Why high-functioning, capable people are particularly vulnerable to using alcohol as relief
– The difference between escape and genuine recovery
– How alcohol affects stress, anxiety and sleep
– Why you might feel more overwhelmed than you realise
– Healthier ways to recharge that don't leave you depleted the next day
If you've ever stood in the kitchen at the end of a stressful day thinking, ”I just need a drink”, this episode is for you.
Because maybe what you really need isn't alcohol. Maybe you need rest.
Get in touch:
Abi
30 Days to Freedom – A Gentle Reset
Available here – www.levelupsobrietycoaching.com/30-days-to-freedom-reset/
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