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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 17 MIN

What Happens After The First 30 Days Sober

from Unbottled · host Marcy Backhus

Send us Fan MailDay 31 can feel calmer on the outside while your mind quietly starts negotiating in the background. I talk about why the space after the first 30 days can be uncomfortable, and how support and structure help you stop surviving and start building. • why the first 30 days feel intense and why that matters • what changes after day 30 and why “space” can feel scary • how the brain turns relapse into “reasonable” logic • why doing sobriety alone can be harder than it needs to be • what AA is at its core: one alcoholic talking to another • what an AA meeting feels like and how you can just listen • my first meeting story and how connection keeps me coming back • bringing it back to today with one small sober action If you're enjoying this kind of real, honest conversation, you might want to check out my other podcasts, too. I have Inside Marcy's Mind, where I talk about life hacks, things nobody teaches you, and how to make everyday life just run smoother. If I've become your friend through this podcast and you want to hear me a little bit more, here's another one: Aging Aim for Sissies. You can find both wherever you're listening right now. I also have a website, Marcybackusmedia.com. You can email me at [email protected]. I'd love to hear from you. I'd love to hear your stories. If you're struggling, reach out. I'm happy to help.Email- [email protected] marcybackhusmedia.com

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