Are you feeling isolated after quitting drinking? This is one of the most common challenges expressed by people in early sobriety. In this episode, we explore the challenges of losing friends when you quit drinking and what you can do to rebuild meaningful connections.

In this episode:

• Why friendships often change after getting sober
• How to invite people into your struggles without fear
• The importance of patience and giving your social life time to adjust
• How strangers and sober communities can become your strongest support
• Real stories of hope, vulnerability, and reclaiming your friendships

If you’re wondering, “I lost all my friends when I quit drinking - now what?” this episode is for you. You’ll hear firsthand experiences from people who rebuilt their lives, created authentic relationships, and found joy in sobriety.

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When anxiety sets in, it can feel like there’s no way to escape the spiral - especially if you used to rely on alcohol to take the edge off. In this honest, practical conversation, Julie Miller and Steve Knapp sit down with Nadine, Melissa, and Ryan to talk about what anxiety really feels like in recovery, why it shows up, and how to navigate it without falling back into old coping patterns.

This episode is packed with real life stories and lessons learned, with actionable tools that actually help when your mind won’t stop racing. If you get frustrated with anxiety and have a hard time coping without turning to drinking, this one is for you!

In This Episode:

• How to recognize when your anxious thoughts are lying to you
• Why anxiety often gets louder after you quit drinking - and what to do about it
• The connection between boundaries, routines, and emotional regulation
• Small daily habits that can help reduce anxious spirals
• Why “talking it out” can instantly quiet the noise in your head
• When to consider medication or professional support
• Grounding techniques that help bring your body back to calm
• How to build emotional resilience so anxiety doesn’t control your sobriety

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Conflict is one of those things most of us try to avoid - especially when we’re sober and trying to protect our peace. But avoiding conflict doesn’t make it go away; it just creates more problems and pain that we have to deal with later. In this episode, Julie, Steve, Rachel, and Azure sit down to talk about what healthy conflict looks like in sobriety - and how learning to face it with healthy skills, boundaries, and emotional maturity can actually make sobriety feel like something you want to do, not something you have to do.

They get real about people-pleasing, anxious attachment, overreactions, guilt, and what it means to speak up honestly without losing your cool. You’ll walk away from this one feeling seen, equipped, and encouraged to show up for yourself - even in hard conversations.

In this episode:

• Why conflict is not a sign of failure - it’s a chance to strengthen relationships
• The difference between reacting emotionally and responding with intention
• How sobriety changes the way we handle uncomfortable conversations
• People-pleasing, anxious attachment, and fear of being rejected
• The importance of emotional preparation before tough talks
• How to know when to engage - and when to just let something go
• Why authenticity sometimes means not being liked by everyone

Conflict is an opportunity to make a relationship better. Every single time.

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