AA? SMART? Refuge? Therapy? Coaching?
If you’ve ever tried to get sober and felt overwhelmed by all the recovery options out there, this video breaks everything down in a simple, honest, and non-judgmental way. Whether you're sober-curious, in early recovery, or coming back after relapse — this guide will help you understand what’s out there and how to choose the right recovery modality for you.

In this 16 -minute breakdown, I cover:
✔ 12-Step programs (AA, NA, CA) — what they’re actually like
✔ SMART Recovery & secular options
✔ Refuge Recovery, Recovery Dharma & mindfulness-based modalities
✔ Therapy for addiction (CBT, DBT, EMDR, MI)
✔ Online recovery communities & sober coaching
✔ Harm reduction & medication support
✔ How to actually choose a path that fits your life, personality, and needs

Recovery isn’t “one size fits all.” It’s a toolbox.
You get to build the version that keeps you alive, sober, and growing.

If this helped, drop a comment about your experience with different recovery paths — it might help someone else watching.

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Is sobriety supposed to feel boring?
Short answer: yeah… sometimes it does. But there’s nothing wrong with you — your brain is literally recalibrating after years of artificial dopamine spikes from alcohol, cocaine, or whatever your drug of choice was.

In today’s video, I break down why boredom happens in early recovery, how long the flat / plateau phase lasts, and what actually helps you rebuild motivation, joy, excitement, and real dopamine again.

You’ll learn:
✔ Why your dopamine system drops during early sobriety
✔ Why boredom is NOT failure
✔ How boredom can trigger relapse (my story)
✔ How addiction hijacks “fun”
✔ How to build REAL dopamine (not the quick highs)
✔ How to create a life that’s exciting again without substances
✔ The difference between boredom vs loneliness
✔ How long the “flat” recovery phase lasts
✔ Practical steps to feel better today

If you’re sober-curious, newly sober, or coming back after relapse — this video will make you feel seen, validated, and supported.

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Recovery is simple, not easy. One day at a time.

Your first 30 days of sobriety can feel confusing, overwhelming, and honestly… scary.
In this video, I break down exactly what to expect in early recovery — week by week — so you don’t have to go through it alone.

We’ll talk about withdrawal, cravings, sleep, anxiety, emotional ups & downs, what’s normal, and how to make it through the first month alcohol-free.

This video is for you if:
• You’re on Day 1 or restarting
• You want a simple plan to stay sober
• You’ve relapsed before and want this time to be different
• You need support, reassurance, and practical tools that actually work

What you’ll learn:
• How to survive the first 7 days without alcohol
• Why cravings feel so intense & how to handle them
• The emotional rollercoaster of Days 8–14
• How your body and brain start healing
• What to do each day to make sobriety easier
• Common traps that lead to relapse
• A simple daily routine for your first 30 days alcohol-free

If you’re in early recovery, you are NOT alone. Drop where you’re at (Day 1, Day 5, Day 30!) and I’ll cheer you on. You can do this — one day at a time.