TOMU: Jason Dobbie - Addiction Recovery to Sober Coach - A Transformative Journey.

In this episode Jason Dobbie shares his transformative journey from being a professional chef to becoming a sober life coach. He discusses the challenges of sobriety, including the struggles with relapse and navigating social situations without alcohol. Jason emphasizes the importance of inner work, intuition, and meditation in personal growth and recovery. He also highlights the power of gratitude and daily intentions in fostering a positive mindset. Through his experiences, he encourages others to trust their intuition and embrace their journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment.Jason and I delve into various meditation techniques, the benefits of silent retreats, and the importance of practicing gratitude in daily life. We discuss the challenges of navigating the holiday season, especially for those in recovery, and the significance of building a supportive community for personal growth and sobriety. The dialogue emphasizes the ripple effect of kindness and the transformative power of mindfulness and gratitude.If you are enjoying the podcast please leave us a rating and follow the show. It really helps the show grow.If you are REALLY enjoying the show then you can buy me a coffee. This helps support the show and allows us to grow and give more time to the show and helping others. https://buymeacoffee.com/tomupodcast⁠ Remember to follow us on our socials @tomupodcast.https://linktr.ee/tomupodcastTo join Jason and his community over at Stress Free Sobriety click the link below...https://www.skool.com/stress-free-sobriety/aboutYou can also follow him on his socials @jason.dobbie_______________________________________________________________Chapters00:00 - Journey to Sobriety and Self Discovery02:44 - The Struggles of Relapse and Recovery05:43 - Navigating Social Situations as a Sober Individual08:32 - Understanding Intuition and Its Role in Life Changes11:19 - The Impact of Meditation on Sobriety and Self-Awareness36:32 - The Journey to Meditation and Spiritual Awakening37:55 - Breath Awareness Meditation: A Practical Approach40:11 - Daily Meditation: Building a Consistent Practice42:19 - The Importance of Awareness in Meditation43:39 - Starting a Meditation Group: Sharing the Practice46:49 - Creating a Mindfulness Community and Resources48:02 - Gratitude Practice: Transforming Daily Life49:05 - The Impact of Meditation on Emotional Regulation51:24 - Mindfulness in Daily Activities: Slowing Down54:09 - Exploring Different Meditation Techniques58:04 - The Benefits of Silent Retreats01:02:39 - The Power of Gratitude in Daily Life01:07:51 - The Power of Journaling and Reflection01:08:45 - Navigating the Holiday Season Sober01:11:34 - Understanding Cravings and Emotional Triggers01:14:01 - The 'Alcohol Sucks' Movement01:18:40 - Building a Supportive Community for Sobriety01:25:10 - Creating a Movement for Change