Episode Summary: Five years. It’s a nice, round number. But what does it really break down to? 260 weekly meetings (or not). 1826 mornings without a hangover (and some without much sleep, either). 43,824 hours of making a different choice. This isn't a victory lap; it's a ground-level, unfiltered tour of the my twelve steps. We're talking about the grueling work, the quiet boredom, the relationships that couldn't be fixed, the stunningly ordinary miracles, and the terrifying freedom of building a life you don't need to escape from. Join me for a raw conversation about what 43,824 hours of sobriety actually looks like and what comes next.

Key Topics:

• The Twelve Steps - A Program of Recovery.

Listener Notes: An unfiltered look at the challenging, non-linear work of rebuilding. My honesty about the daily battle is meant to inspire hope that by taking the next right action and using simple tools, every piece of your life can be put back together, stronger than before.

Resources & Support: If triggered, please seek support. You are not alone. Reach out to:

• Your local GP
• Alcoholics Anonymous: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk / 0800 9177 650
• Samaritans: www.samaritans.org / 116 123
• Email: unfilteredrebuild@gmail.com

About the Podcast: A candid journey through recovery from alcoholism. I am not a professional but speak from lived experience, hoping my story helps others.

contact me - unfilteredrebuild@gmail.com

Equipment used to produce this Podcast

Garageband - Editing Softare

DJI Mic 2 - Audio - https://amzn.to/47ReLPa

Affinity Photo - available from Apple Store

Affinity Designer - - available from Apple Store

REFERENCES

correction within the podcast I inform I am 5 WEEKS sober, this is an error and I will be 5 YEARS in September

Episode Summary: In this powerful third episode, I explore the "rebuild" phase of my recovery from alcoholism. I challenge conventional healing wisdom, sharing how I once used therapy as an excuse to drink, not progress. This is a raw look at the practical, mental, and philosophical pieces needed to rebuild a life, emphasizing forward motion over dwelling on the past.

Key Topics:

• The Illusion of Healing: How I misused therapy to dwell on the past until a counsellor redirected my focus to the future.
• Occupying a Sober Mind: Simple tools that helped me rebuild focus: jigsaws (a perfect recovery metaphor), audiobooks, and journaling to transform loneliness.
• Reframing Emotions: Learning to dissect anger as a "negative gesture enabling resentment" and recognizing the insanity of repeating past patterns.
• Core Principles: The essential mindset for rebuilding: H.O.W. (Honesty, Openness, Willfulness), K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple), and finding a "God of my understanding" in nature.

Listener Notes: An unfiltered look at the challenging, non-linear work of rebuilding. My honesty about the daily battle is meant to inspire hope that by taking the next right action and using simple tools, every piece of your life can be put back together, stronger than before.

Resources & Support: If triggered, please seek support. You are not alone. Reach out to:

• Your local GP
• Alcoholics Anonymous: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk / 0800 9177 650
• Samaritans: www.samaritans.org / 116 123
• Email: unfilteredrebuild@gmail.com

About the Podcast: A candid journey through recovery from alcoholism. I am not a professional but speak from lived experience, hoping my story helps others.

contact me - unfilteredrebuild@gmail.com

Equipment used to produce this Podcast

Garageband - Editing Softare

DJI Mic 2 - Audio - https://amzn.to/47ReLPa

Affinity Photo - available from Apple Store

Affinity Designer - - available from Apple Store

REFERENCES

THE (7) SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE - STEPHEN R COVEY https://amzn.to/4p61ecX

Binge drinking. Emotional spending. Hitting a wall. This week, I'm sharing my story of my rock bottom. I talk about the devastation of being found out, the power of opening up, and the difficult work of acceptance. This episode is for anyone who knows the shame of a secret struggle and needs a reminder that asking for help is the bravest first step on the long road back to yourself.

Alcoholics Anonymous - https://www.aa.org/

Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/ or call 116123

Podcast music - https://mobygratis.com

Mic used DJI Mic 2 - https://amzn.eu/d/2dl6lZB

Recorded using GarageBand

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welcome to my new podcast - this is a quick introduction to my podcast about recovery. My personal journey and what I have learned along the way in order to survive nearly 5 years of sobriety. As the weeks progress I aim to improve the content and quality of the recordings. This is just another example of what I can achieve now I don't drink ;-) - look out for more episodes as I navigate myself through the trials and tribulations of life - I will speak about books I have read and important learnings from my recovery journey.