In sobriety, we spend so much time trying to stay humble that we forget the importance of feeling proud of who we’re becoming. In this episode, Tim explores how healthy pride — the kind built on honesty, consistency, and integrity — can help heal guilt, rebuild self-trust, and give real meaning to recovery. He shares personal stories about losing himself to false pride during addiction, and how quiet moments of growth in sobriety helped him finally rebuild respect for himself. Because recover...
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In sobriety, we spend so much time trying to stay humble that we forget the importance of feeling proud of who we’re becoming. In this episode, Tim explores how healthy pride — the kind built on honesty, consistency, and integrity — can help heal guilt, rebuild self-trust, and give real meaning to recovery. He shares personal stories about losing himself to false pride during addiction, and how quiet moments of growth in sobriety helped him finally rebuild respect for himself. Because recover...
#123: Beyond 'Alcoholic': The Power of Identity Shift in Recovery
The Sober and Happy Podcast
12 minutes
8 months ago
#123: Beyond 'Alcoholic': The Power of Identity Shift in Recovery
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of identity and how the way you see yourself shapes your recovery. We’ll talk about why continuing to call yourself an alcoholic may be reinforcing the very struggles you’re trying to escape. I’ll share insights from my own journey, including a life-changing realization I had at a Tony Robbins event, and why shifting your identity from "I am an alcoholic" to "I am someone who does not drink" can completely transform your sobriety. ...
The Sober and Happy Podcast
In sobriety, we spend so much time trying to stay humble that we forget the importance of feeling proud of who we’re becoming. In this episode, Tim explores how healthy pride — the kind built on honesty, consistency, and integrity — can help heal guilt, rebuild self-trust, and give real meaning to recovery. He shares personal stories about losing himself to false pride during addiction, and how quiet moments of growth in sobriety helped him finally rebuild respect for himself. Because recover...
