The Sober Plug

Aug 06 2024 191 ep. 21 mins 9
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Discussing topics of addiction and solutions in recovery

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You Get What You Focus On

Aug 06 2024 20 mins  
What if I told you that you aren't where you want to be in life because of the perspective you have? Our life is going to be a reflection of our attitude, behaviors and perspective. If you're focused on the negative of a situation you are going to get negative results and the same is true for the opposite. If you struggle with keeping a positive attitude, this episode is for you.If

Staying True To Yourself

Aug 02 2024 21 mins  
If we don't have strong boundaries in sobriety, we end up putting ourselves in vulnerable positions that are extremely unhealthy. Not to mention we eventually end up being resentful, manipulated, unfulfilled and discontent with our life. One of the most important things you can do is stay true to who you are and your own personal goals and ambitions. In this episode Connor explains

You Are 1 Thought Away From Greatness

Jul 30 2024 20 mins  
Sometimes we become used to living a certain way and we think that change is impossible or not in the cards for us. The fear of change can paralyze you even if it represents something positive. In active addiction, we become accustomed to suffering and we start to believe that "this is just how life is". Even in sobriety, we might settle into a life that we don't really want and ar

The Secret Ingredient to Sobriety

Jul 19 2024 19 mins  
There are a lot of practical tools we can go to when it comes to staying sober and improving our lives on a daily basis; working out, journaling, meditation, therapy, self-development etc. But there is one thing that trumps all which hardly ever gets talked about. Tune into this episode to understand what can take your sobriety to the next level.If you're struggling, you can reach

3 Steps to Having Peace of Mind

Jul 16 2024 25 mins  
Whether we realize it or not, drugs and alcohol fill some type of void within ourselves which is what leads to an addiction. It solves some type of problem and gives us "peace" internally, even if your external circumstances can be in complete chaos. Using drugs and alcohol isn't a true path to joy though, nor is it sustainable. It's important to understand that we can achieve peac

Why Your Social Circle Is So Important

Jul 12 2024 20 mins  
One of the most important things in sobriety is making sure you're spending your time with healthy people. In early recovery, a lot of people try to hold onto old friendships/ relationships that are clearly toxic, and it only ends in a few ways (none of them are good). If we want a new life, we have to be willing to shed our old one. The people who refuse to accept this tend to get

Dealing With Guilt & Shame

Jul 09 2024 20 mins  
When we aren't living up to our own standards and we conduct ourselves in a way that doesn't reflect who we truly are at heart, guilt and shame is typically the end result. The reason why addiction leads to guilt and shame is because we know that we are living well below our own standards and the longer we are struggling, the more guilt and shame builds with it. Even though this ca

The Key To Fulfillment

Jul 02 2024 16 mins  
Do you feel like you have trouble finding purpose in life? Or that you struggle with finding joy, contentment or fulfillment? In this episode Connor talks about the main driving force behind a life of fulfillment and the path you can take to make sure you get there yourself.If you're struggling with addiction, you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

How To Overcome Regret

Jun 21 2024 15 mins  
Many people regret the past, not realizing that the lessons we learn from the mistakes we make are some of the most crucial times in our lives. Instead of focusing on the negative side of our past, we can flip things and take advantage of it if we look at it the right way. As long as we become a better person by learning from our mistakes, regret shouldn't be something we hold onto

How To Embrace Change

Jun 14 2024 19 mins  
As our addiction progresses, we become accustomed to living a certain way that doesn't align with who we truly are. We change for the worse over a long enough timeline in many different areas of life. In order to break the cycle of addiction, we need to embrace discomfort and accept change as a necessary step to getting better. If you struggle with change, this episode is for you.I