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> "One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went though and it will be someone else’s survival guide." – Brene Brown
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Podcast Episode
> What We Wish We Knew—Early Sobriety Pt 1 (E7) | Through the Glass
The first 30 days are some of the hardest on the recovery journey. In this episode – the first of a two part series – we talk with John, Kris, and Ashley about early sobriety. Everything we wish someone would’ve told us as we headed into the first 30 days of getting sober. Listen →
Podcast Episode
> 30 Days Sober: A Diary Of Early Sobriety (E221) | Casey Davidson | Hello Someday
Moving through your first 30 Days sober can be a tender, transformative and overwhelming time, but it’s easier if you know what to expect and how to set yourself up for success. Listen →
Podcast Episode
> What to Expect Physically When You Quit Drinking for 30 Days (E159) | Gillian Tietz | Sober Powered
Listen to learn more about the physical benefits of quitting drinking and which benefits may take longer than 30 days to happen. Listen →
Podcast Show
> Sober Motivation | Brad McLeod
Sharing Sober Stories emerged from Brad's personal experiences of the loneliness and confusion he encountered at the beginning of his own recovery journey. He vividly recalls how isolated he felt, and the lack of clarity he faced while navigating the path towards sobriety. It was during this time that he realized the transformative power of stories in shaping our lives. Listen →
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YouTube Video
> How to survive the FIRST 30 DAYS SOBER: my tips, tricks & advice | Laura Doran
Laura gives 12 tips she used during her first 30 days of being sober and beyond. Watch →
YouTube Video
> The BEST ADVICE For Early SOBRIETY! 22 TIPS | Getting Sober...Again with Jay
Jay brings us 22 tips for handling early sobriety. Remember to take what you need and leave the rest! Not every tip will be relevant or useful for you. Watch →
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Blog Post
> 10 Tips On Dealing With Depression in Early Recovery and Sobriety | Rising Phoenix Wellness Services and Recovery
Being newly sober or in the early stages of recovery is a significant accomplishment and some people experience what is known as the “pink cloud,” a sense of joy or euphoria about being in recovery. Others, however, may not have the same confidence or feeling of excitement. They may struggle with depression during this period. Read more →
Blog Post
> BENEFITS OF STAYING 30 DAYS SOBER | Sober Solutions
Staying sober for 30 days can be a rewarding experience. It can help you break the cycle of addiction, improve your physical and mental health, and strengthen your relationships with others. Read more →
News Article
> ‘How Do I Survive Early Sobriety?’ | Ana Marie Cox from The Cut
In Ana's QA column, a reader asks "What helped you the most at the beginning?" Ana answers candidly by first discussing her experience with AA and then giving 5 other things that helped her personally during early sobriety. Read more →
Book
> The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober | Catherine Gray
This book takes us through Catherine Gray's journey of rock bottoms to solidly sober. She offers so many great tips and resources for the early days of sobriety, which is why I've added it to the list. *Get it here →
Book
> Tired of Thinking About Drinking | Belle Robertson
Belle is a top resource for those early days. Her book gives so many tips and helpful suggestions for staying sober in the early days. A true gem of a book in the soberverse. *Get it here →
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Guide
> FREE 30-DAY SOBER GUIDE TO QUITTING DRINKING | Casey Davidson | Hello Someday
Get The Guide That Has Helped Over 20,000 Women Take A Break From Alcohol. Get it here →
30-Day Challenge
> 30 Days to Gain—Booze Free Challenge | A Sober Girl's Guide
The next 30 days will be the most productive, inspiring, and motivating month of your year. This challenge is an effortless way to interrupt your patterns, restore your health, and get in touch with the best version of yourself. Get it here →
That's it for today's newsletter. I hope you enjoyed our latest content and find it helpful in your sober journey. Each day will be a fresh list from various places. I'll see you tomorrow!
If you have a resource to share (or comments/suggestions), send to: sarah@thesoberdaily.com
Stay connected,
Sarah Sandidge
The Sober Daily