338: What is a Dry Drunk?
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Veronica Valli discusses the concept of 'dry drunk' and emotional sobriety, exploring how emotional regulation and personal development are crucial for lasting sobriety and a fulfilling life. She shares insights on emotional unwellness, control issues, and practical tools for emotional sobriety. To learn more, visit the .
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337: How to Help Your Addicted Child With Brenda Zane
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Brenda Zane started Hopestream community after years of trying to save her son from desperate drug addiction. She discusses the resources parents need when they have a child struggling with addiction and provides hope when those parents feel like they are the only ones going through this. To learn more, visit the .
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336: Black Out Drinking
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What is blackout drinking, and when is it a problem? To learn more, visit the .
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335: How to Grow Roots in Sobriety
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Veronica explains how to grow roots in sobriety. To learn more, visit the .
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334: From Homeless to Millionaire With Brandi Jones
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In this episode, Veronica chats with Brandi Jones, a woman she considers to be one of the most impressive people she has ever met. Listen in as Veronica learns unknown parts of Brandi's life story that leave her both horrified and in awe of this incredibly inspiring woman. To learn more, visit the .
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333: The Truth About Porn About Porn Addiction With Jeremy Lipkowitz
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Jeremy Lipkowitz joins Veronica to discuss his descent into porn addiction, how it made him depressed and isolated, and how he now helps other men break free. To learn more, visit the .
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332: Is family estrangement the answer?
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In this episode, Veronica and Chip delve into the complex topic of family estrangement and the concept of going no contact. They explore the importance of boundaries in relationships, the impact of emotional well-being on family dynamics, and the cultural implications of severing ties with kin. The conversation highlights the necessity of learning skills to navigate difficult relationships while emphasizing the value of connection and the potential dangers of labeling family members as toxic. Ultimately, they advocate for a balanced approach to family relationships, recognizing the challenges...
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331: There’s Always Stuff to Deal With
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In this episode of the Soberful podcast, hosts Veronica Valli and Chip discuss the significance of sobriety milestones, particularly Chip's 41 years of sobriety. They explore the ongoing journey of recovery, emphasizing the importance of emotional growth, personal development, and maintaining connections with others. The conversation highlights the necessity of support systems and frameworks for living a fulfilling life post-addiction, as well as the continuous opportunities for growth that life presents. The hosts stress that sobriety is not just about abstaining from substances but involves...
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330: Things That Changed Our Lives This Year
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In Veronica and Chip's traditional end-of-year episode, they discuss all the things that changed their lives this year. To learn more, visit the .
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329: How to Deal With Anger in Sobriety
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Chip and Veronica discuss how anger manifests in sobriety. What lies beneath anger? Is it purely fear? How do you manage your own anger and that of others? To learn more, visit the .
info_outlineIn 2016 Alanis Morissette discovered that her business manager had embezzled $4.7 million of her money. Jonathan Schwartz was at rehearsals with Beyonce when he realised that his six-year addiction and gambling problem had been discovered. Jonathan is a former wealth manager to the stars who went to prison for his crimes. He is now sober and this is his story back to humility and redemption.
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