We’re nearing the end of our summer break, but we’re still sharing some of our favorite episodes with you through the end of August. This week’s replay is one that resonates with so many in recovery: rebuilding trust after you stop drinking. It’s a topic that hits close to home for nearly everyone on this journey - because even after we put down the drink, our relationships and our own self-trust don’t heal overnight.

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For many of us, our actions and behaviors have left our family and loved ones no longer trusting us, even after we’ve stopped drinking. So that begs the question – how do you regain trust after quitting alcohol? We’ve gathered Rachael, founder of Addict with Purpose; Michael, founder of SoberPress; and our adventurous friend Nadine to talk about what regaining trust from others – and in ourselves – has looked like in our lives.

In this episode:

• Learning to trust oneself
• Consistency and time as the foundation of trust
• Learning to do things that build trust
• The value of authenticity in trust building
• Honesty is a core component of trust
• Living the apology
• Understanding that we can’t put a timeframe on someone else’s trust
• How to apologize with action
• Learning to trust yourself through the hard times
• Humility and its role in building trust
• Also: learning to trust others

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We’re continuing our summer re-release series while we take a short break from new episodes until September. This week, we’re bringing back a powerful conversation about something almost every sober person wrestles with at some point: boredom. If you're sober but struggling to fill your time or feeling like life has lost its spark, this episode is for you.

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When you’ve been sober for a bit, boredom seems to be one of the first challenges that shows up. How to fill all that free time? This is especially true if you don’t have any hobbies, or if your social life revolved around drinking.

In this episode, we’re joined by Adriana from Dear Recovery, Jason from Sober Gangster, and sober rapper Gina (Modern Day Monk) to talk about how we dealt with boredom in early sobriety, and how we deal with it now that we’ve been doing this for awhile.

If you struggle to fill your time and find yourself wishing away the hours in the day, this episode is for you!

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In this episode:

• Loneliness and boredom sometimes go hand in hand
• Connecting with others is an almost instant cure to boredom
• Rediscovering hobbies that alcohol had pushed aside
• Learning not to overwhelm yourself with activities and to-do lists
• Exploring the link between creativity and drinking
• New hobbies and activities help build recovery skills
• Boredom is not a bad thing!
• Boredom is the door to creativity and trying new things
• Learning to appreciate the stillness and quiet
• Boredom encourages self reflection and “doing the work” of recovery
• Asking yourself, “Where’s the void in my life?” and having the courage to address it
• Discovering “biohacks” to make life – and sobriety – easier and more comfortable

Want to learn more about the EFT tapping that Adriana mentions? Check out this link.

The group also discusses the benefits of cold plunging.

If you’re still struggling with boredom in sobriety, check out this past episode, where a different group of people share their experiences.

To learn more about our guests, visit the original show notes on our website:

https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/boredom-in-sobriety-2/

For tons of sobriety resources, including free support meetings, blog articles, a full library of podcast episodes, and 1:1 coaching, visit our official website:

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We’re bringing back one of our all-time favorite episodes this week. If you’ve ever struggled with self doubt or felt uncertain about your purpose, this one’s going to stick with you.

In this conversation, we’re joined by sober motivational speakers Jacob Brown and Martin Lockett, along with the always powerful voice of Through the Glass regular, Molly. Together, we explore how self doubt creeps in, how it holds us back, and how we can move through it with courage, clarity, and community.

You’ll hear stories of facing fear, letting go of old narratives, and learning to live in alignment with personal values. We talk about what it means to define purpose, how to connect with your own "why," and why having support around you matters so much.

If you’ve ever told yourself you’re not ready, not good enough, or not qualified, this episode is your reminder that those thoughts are just part of the process. You’re not alone, and you’re not stuck.

A few of the topics we cover:

• Recognizing how self doubt and impostor syndrome show up

• Giving yourself permission to try

• Living by your values instead of fear

• The power of positive self talk and affirmations

• Why vulnerability and connection are key to finding purpose

• Speaking your goals into reality

• The Japanese concept of Ikigai

• Letting go of who you think you’re supposed to be, so you can become who you are

One of our favorite quotes from this episode: “Self doubt and impostor syndrome only come right before something amazing is about to happen.” – Jacob Brown

This re-release is full of wisdom, heart, and powerful perspective shifts. We’re so excited to share it with you again.

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To learn about this week’s guests, visit the official show notes:

https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/finding-purpose-recovery/

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• Julie’s sobriety blog - No Alcohol Needed