Riding The Pink Cloud: The Highs And Lows Of Sobriety – A Deep Dive

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Welcome to another episode of Sisters in Sobriety Today Sonia and Kathleen tackle the highs and lows of the early sobriety journey They ll break down the pink cloud phase and share tips on handling sobriety fatigue making sure you re well-prepared for the ride ahead In this chat Sonia and Kathleen discuss the pink cloud those early days of sobriety when everything feels amazing They ll answer questions like What is the pink cloud How long does it last Why do we experience sobriety fatigue And how can we deal with it These insights will help you stay balanced and motivated You ll learn about the temporary nature of the pink cloud how to stay grounded and practical strategies to overcome sobriety fatigue Topics include the physical and mental perks of early sobriety the challenges of long-term recovery and the importance of self-care mindfulness and support networks The episode also features personal stories including Sonia s struggles with sobriety fatigue and Kathleen s reflections on her early sobriety This is Sisters in Sobriety the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol Check out our Substack for extra tips tricks and resources LinksSisters In Sobriety Substack – find more tips tricks resources and communitySisters In Sobriety EmailSisters In Sobriety InstagramKathleen s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcastKathleen s InstagramHighlights 00 02 08 What the pink cloud is and why it matters 00 02 29 Introduction to sobriety fatigue 00 04 00 Sonia s first sober high 00 05 00 Understanding the temporary pink cloud 00 06 53 Kathleen s personal experience with early sobriety and fatigue 00 09 00 How the pink cloud affects mental health and relationships 00 10 30 Staying grounded during the pink cloud phase 00 11 18 Feelings during the pink cloud 00 12 46 How long the pink cloud lasts 00 13 25 Why the pink cloud can be misleading 00 14 24 Staying motivated after the pink cloud 00 15 33 Navigating relationships while on the pink cloud 00 18 13 Common setbacks after the pink cloud 00 19 18 Managing expectations during early sobriety 00 20 51 Prepping for the end of the pink cloud 00 22 26 Sonia s experience with sobriety fatigue and how she copes 00 24 00 Kathleen talks about the value of gratitude in sobriety 00 26 09 Recognizing symptoms of sobriety fatigue 00 27 31 Effective strategies for dealing with sobriety fatigue 00 28 13 Importance of mindfulness and self-care 00 29 00 Impact of sobriety fatigue on mental health 00 31 12 Role of therapy and counseling in recovery 00 32 45 The significance of self-compassion in overcoming fatigue 00 34 44 How support groups like Everbloom can help 00 35 39 How family and friends can support during sobriety fatigue 00 36 43 Turning challenges into growth opportunities 00 37 51 Maintaining a balanced perspective on sobriety 00 38 57 Final reflections and takeaways from the discussion Click here to visit this podcast episode

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