Southern, Social, and Still Sober

Season Finale: Pause and Reflect

In this week's final episode of Season 1, Emily follows up to last week's episode where she explained how she found herself romanticizing her former drinking days. This week, she'll describe what she thinks triggered her and how she's moving past it. Here's what to listen for in this episode: -Emily's follow up to last week's episode -Her realization of what really caused her to think about her former drinking days -How she's overcoming those feelings and growing from it -A little teaser about what to expect in Season 2 and why she's deciding to wrap up this season Please make sure to follow me on social media, so we can stay in touch during the interim and you can follow along with updates on Season 2! Sources to Highlight: https://hellosundaymorning.org/2017/10/10/stress-anxiety-drinking/ [https://hellosundaymorning.org/2017/10/10/stress-anxiety-drinking/] https://checkupandchoices.com/11-tips-and-ways-to-deal-with-urges-and-cravings-to-drink-and-can-be-helpful-in-dealing-with-urges-to-use-drugs-too/ [https://checkupandchoices.com/11-tips-and-ways-to-deal-with-urges-and-cravings-to-drink-and-can-be-helpful-in-dealing-with-urges-to-use-drugs-too/] The stories she shares are intended to bring awareness to a subject our society tends to shy away from. They are shared in a heartfelt way with the hope to comfort those who may feel alone in their own struggles. You will leave the episode feeling comforted that you're not alone and encouraged. Emily uses her gifts of storytelling, sensitivity, and vulnerability to bring light to a subject that has primarily been kept in the dark. How to get in touch! Instagram: southern_social_sober https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/ [https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/ [https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/] Please feel free to contact the show to leave a comment, submit feedback, or even just to say hi by emailing at ssasspod@gmail.com or visiting southernsocialandstillsober.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1909711/episodes/%20http://southernsocialandstillsober.com]. You can also find a transcribed version of today's episode under the podcast tab on the website. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Your review will help bring awareness to this podcast, so it is very much appreciated. *Emily Chandler is not a licensed therapist and all opinions are her own. This is not an advice podcast. It is a platform to share stories of addiction and recovery to raise awareness. If you are in need of help in your addiction or sobriety, contact a licensed professional. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/ [https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/] https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline] https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/]

Romanticizing My Former Drinking Days

In this week's episode, Emily describes how this past week she was triggered by a couple different moments and how that sent her into a state where she found herself romanticizing about her former drinking days. Here's what to listen for in this episode: -What happened to trigger her -Her realization that even with years of sobriety behind her, she still has weak  and difficult moments with wanting to drink -How her old ways of thinking crept in just by a triggering yet innocuous event -How she was able to pull her way through it Sources to Highlight: https://www.startuprecovery.com/blog/romanticizing-the-drink [https://www.startuprecovery.com/blog/romanticizing-the-drink] The stories she shares are intended to bring awareness to a subject our society tends to shy away from. They are shared in a heartfelt way with the hope to comfort those who may feel alone in their own struggles. You will leave the episode feeling comforted that you're not alone and encouraged. Emily uses her gifts of storytelling, sensitivity, and vulnerability to bring light to a subject that has primarily been kept in the dark. How to get in touch! Instagram: southern_social_sober https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/ [https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/ [https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/] Please feel free to contact the show to leave a comment, submit feedback, or even just to say hi by emailing at ssasspod@gmail.com or visiting southernsocialandstillsober.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1909711/episodes/%20http://southernsocialandstillsober.com]. You can also find a transcribed version of today's episode under the podcast tab on the website. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Your review will help bring awareness to this podcast, so it is very much appreciated. *Emily Chandler is not a licensed therapist and all opinions are her own. This is not an advice podcast. It is a platform to share stories of addiction and recovery to raise awareness. If you are in need of help in your addiction or sobriety, contact a licensed professional. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/ [https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/] https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline] https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/]

Deprived to Thriving: My First Year in Sobriety

In this week's episode, Emily describes how her first year of sobriety felt. She details how her former way of thinking held her back in her first year and how her first AA meeting helped her relieve feelings of frustration, deprivation, and resentment. Here's what to listen for in this episode: -Her experience at her first sober holiday -Her opinion on why she struggled so much in her first year -How her old ways of trying to constantly be positive did more harm than good -Her experience at her first AA meeting and her "aha moments" that she took away from it Sources to Highlight: I HIGHLY recommend grabbing the book, This Naked Mind, [https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Discover-Happiness/dp/0525537236/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C3H8UPFJFW7P&keywords=this+naked+mind&qid=1648509542&sprefix=this+naked%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1] by Annie Grace. Her book is what helped me overcome that feeling of being deprived from alcohol.  I also linked a video from her Facebook page and a great article that better explains "toxic positivity [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958]" that I referenced in the episode. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=547537255956473 [https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=547537255956473] https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958 [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958] The stories she shares are intended to bring awareness to a subject our society tends to shy away from. They are shared in a heartfelt way with the hope to comfort those who may feel alone in their own struggles. You will leave the episode feeling comforted that you're not alone and encouraged. Emily uses her gifts of storytelling, sensitivity, and vulnerability to bring light to a subject that has primarily been kept in the dark. How to get in touch! Instagram: southern_social_sober https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/ [https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/ [https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/] Please feel free to contact the show to leave a comment, submit feedback, or even just to say hi by emailing at ssasspod@gmail.com or visiting southernsocialandstillsober.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1909711/episodes/%20http://southernsocialandstillsober.com]. You can also find a transcribed version of today's episode under the podcast tab on the website. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Your review will help bring awareness to this podcast, so it is very much appreciated. *Emily Chandler is not a licensed therapist and all opinions are her own. This is not an advice podcast. It is a platform to share stories of addiction and recovery to raise awareness. If you are in need of help in your addiction or sobriety, contact a licensed professional. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/ [https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/] https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline] https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/]

"You're Going to Lose Friends Over This"

In this week's episode, Emily pulls inspiration for today's discussion from a DM she received from a listener on Instagram. She describes a situation where she was blatantly told her new journey of living an alcohol free life was going to cost her friendships. She navigates through this topic with curiosity and newfound wisdom. Here's what to listen for in this episode: -The direct message she received from a listener that inspired the topic on this episode -Her opinion on losing friends during times of change -What her "internal warning system" is and how that plays a role in her decision making -Her take on what kept her successful in the face of dissuasion Sources to Highlight: https://riahealth.com/blog/how-to-tell-your-friends-you-dont-drink-anymore/ [https://riahealth.com/blog/how-to-tell-your-friends-you-dont-drink-anymore/] https://jointempest.com/resources/will-i-lose-friends-if-i-quit-drinking/ [https://jointempest.com/resources/will-i-lose-friends-if-i-quit-drinking/] https://www.brit.co/vulnerability-in-relationships/ [https://www.brit.co/vulnerability-in-relationships/] The stories she shares are intended to bring awareness to a subject our society tends to shy away from. They are shared in a heartfelt way with the hope to comfort those who may feel alone in their own struggles. You will leave the episode feeling comforted that you're not alone and encouraged. Emily uses her gifts of storytelling, sensitivity, and vulnerability to bring light to a subject that has primarily been kept in the dark. How to get in touch! Instagram: southern_social_sober https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/ [https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/ [https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/] Please feel free to contact the show to leave a comment, submit feedback, or even just to say hi by emailing at ssasspod@gmail.com or visiting southernsocialandstillsober.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1909711/episodes/%20http://southernsocialandstillsober.com]. You can also find a transcribed version of today's episode under the podcast tab on the website. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Your review will help bring awareness to this podcast, so it is very much appreciated. *Emily Chandler is not a licensed therapist and all opinions are her own. This is not an advice podcast. It is a platform to share stories of addiction and recovery to raise awareness. If you are in need of help in your addiction or sobriety, contact a licensed professional. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/ [https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/] https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline] https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/]

#SoberandSuccessful

In this week's episode, Emily talks about the stigma surrounding someone who says they're "sober". Emily discusses how she used to believe sobriety was admitting failure, but now she realizes her sobriety is what enabled success in her life. Here's what to listen for in this episode: -How Emily used to perceive sobriety vs how she sees it today -How the world needs more examples of sober and successful people to help end the stigma -The realization she had about what's keeping people locked into addiction and unhealthy relationships with alcohol Sources to Highlight: I mentioned Eminem's and Mary J. Blige's sobriety, so I wanted to leave a couple articles highlighting their stories. I was unable to verify Dr. Dre's sobriety, so I may have misspoke on his story, so apologies if I stated an inaccurate fact :) https://hiphop24x7.com/news/eminem-is-13-years-sober-today/ [https://hiphop24x7.com/news/eminem-is-13-years-sober-today/] https://www.distractify.com/p/mary-j-blige-sobriety [https://www.distractify.com/p/mary-j-blige-sobriety] The stories she shares are intended to bring awareness to a subject our society tends to shy away from. They are shared in a heartfelt way with the hope to comfort those who may feel alone in their own struggles. You will leave the episode feeling comforted that you're not alone and encouraged. Emily uses her gifts of storytelling, sensitivity, and vulnerability to bring light to a subject that has primarily been kept in the dark. How to get in touch! Instagram: southern_social_sober https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/ [https://www.instagram.com/southern_social_sober/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/ [https://www.facebook.com/emily.chandler.585/] Please feel free to contact the show to leave a comment, submit feedback, or even just to say hi by emailing at ssasspod@gmail.com or visiting southernsocialandstillsober.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1909711/episodes/%20http://southernsocialandstillsober.com]. You can also find a transcribed version of today's episode under the podcast tab on the website. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Your review will help bring awareness to this podcast, so it is very much appreciated. *Emily Chandler is not a licensed therapist and all opinions are her own. This is not an advice podcast. It is a platform to share stories of addiction and recovery to raise awareness. If you are in need of help in your addiction or sobriety, contact a licensed professional. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/ [https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/] https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline] https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/]