Episode 264

I remember in early sobriety, I had no idea what to focus on. I spent my days staying busy and distracting myself. I was not checking in with myself and how I was feeling. 

In this episode, my guest, Michelle Smith, the Founder of Recovery Is The New Black joins me to share insights and practices that will help you create a daily self-check-in that supports your alcohol-free lifestyle as found in her latest book: Living Sober, Living Free: A Guided Journal For Women Who Want to Stop Drinking. 

Michelle is an educator, bestselling author, keynote speaker, Recovery Coach, and sober mom who advocates for people in recovery. 

Her Instagram is one of the best tools for your alcohol-free toolbox (see the link below).

Michelle and I discuss:

  • Why it's important to wake up on the offense to set the tone for the day 

  • How to reflect and document your emotions daily

  • How adding small, simple habits at a time can make a big impact on your day 

  • What the most important key is to staying alcohol-free 

  • How to build self-awareness through a daily journal practice 

  • Why celebrating your milestones give you more confidence in your choice to be alcohol-free 

 

Overall, Michelle advocates for the benefits of creating a structured self-care routine that includes a daily self-check-in as a way to nurture sobriety and overall well-being.

Resources Mentioned:

Michelle's past episode on To 50 and Beyond: Alcohol is Not An Accessory to Motherhood

Living Sober, Living Free: A Guided Journal For Women Who Want to Stop Drinking. 

Recovery Is The New Black Instagram 

Recovery Is The New Black Facebook 

Related episodes: 

How to Create a Daily Plan to Help You Stay Alcohol-Free 

5 Essential Ways to Manage Cravings and Urges Without Drinking

5 Practical Tips to Help You Stop Drinking in Midlife and Beyond

Resources Mentioned

 

 

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