Building a Sober Self-Care Toolkit: Reclaiming Joy Through Boundaries and Wellness

What this episode covers

<p>Welcome to "Sisters in Sobriety," where hosts Sonia and Kathleen dive into the vital topic of self-care, especially in the context of sobriety. Your hosts Sonia and Kathleen explore the essential theme of self-care in sobriety. In today’s episode, they will guide you, our dear listeners, through understanding and implementing self-care practices that nurture your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.</p><p>In this episode, they delve into pressing questions. They take self-care beyond the conventional ideas of relaxation. What role does self-care play in the journey of sobriety? And how can self-care practices evolve and adapt to life’s changes?</p><p>You'll learn about the critical aspects of self-care, including the importance of setting boundaries, the challenge of finding joy in activities outside of alcohol, and the significance of community and support in maintaining sobriety.</p><p>Get ready for a personal story segment, where Sonia and Kathleen share their own experiences with self-care. They discuss how their self-care practices have evolved over the years, especially in relation to their sobriety journey.</p><p>This is "Sisters in Sobriety," a podcast brought to you by EverBlume, the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol.</p><p><br>0:01:24 | Definition of self-care as caring for mental, emotional, and physical health<br>00:03:00 | Importance of self-care in recovery and creating a safe environment<br>00:03:26 | Importance of self-care tools and routines for sobriety<br>00:05:01 | Implementing self-care through setting boundaries and removing toxic people<br>00:05:56 | Self-care as treating oneself with love and nurturing<br>00:06:39 | Reparenting oneself and talking to oneself with kindness and compassion<br>00:07:00 | Challenging negative self-talk and body image issues<br>00:09:44 | Self-care practice of looking in the mirror and expressing self-love<br>00:09:58 | Kathleen reflects on her journey of self-care and sobriety.<br>00:13:23 | Sonia shares her self-care journey and the importance of being authentic.<br>00:15:00 | Sonia discusses the importance of listening to her inner voice.<br>00:17:00 | Kathleen explains how therapy is a form of self-care.<br>00:18:52 | Sonia acknowledges that self-care doesn't always feel amazing.<br>00:19:34 | Kathleen discusses the emotional impact of therapy sessions.<br>00:20:47 | Setting boundaries in self-care.<br>00:23:00 | Importance of "doing nothing" as self-care.<br>00:24:00 | Struggles with prioritizing rest and relaxation.<br>00:27:00 | Evolution of self-care routine over the past years.<br>00:29:00 | Finding connection in the sober community.<br>00:30:00 | Importance of sober community in sobriety journey.<br>00:31:00 | Challenges of having a spouse or friends who drink.<br>00:32:00 | Setting clear boundaries around alcohol and prioritizing sobriety.<br>00:33:45 | Developing a support network and expressing gratitude for support.<br>00:36:26 | Self-care doesn't always feel good in the moment.</p><p><br>Links:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.joineverblume.com/'>Sisters In Sobriety | EverBlume Website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/joineverblume/'>Sisters In Sobriety | EverBlume Instagram</a></li><li><a href='mailto:[email protected]'>Sisters In Sobriety | EverBlume Email </a></li><li><a href='https://www.kathleenkillen.com/'>Kathleen’s Website</a> *Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast*</li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenkillen/'>Kathleen’s LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href='h