In today’s episode of the "Sober and Happy Podcast," we tackle a critical aspect of recovery: rebuilding trust.

If you've ever felt frustrated because people in your life still view you through the lens of your past behaviors despite your progress in sobriety, this episode is for you.

I've been where you are—knowing deep down that I've changed, yet facing doubts from those around me.

We'll explore how long it really takes to rebuild trust and effective strategies to accelerate this process.

This episode is packed with relatable stories and actionable advice, from personal anecdotes, like moving out of my mom's house to demonstrate maturity, to the lessons learned from a candid conversation between two young brothers about honesty.

We'll discuss the importance of consistency in our actions, the impact of small lies on our credibility, and practical ways to deal with accusations or doubts from loved ones.

Whether it’s utilizing compassionate communication or understanding the necessity of patience, I’ll guide you through the steps to not only regain trust but also strengthen your relationships.

So, if you're struggling with the slow pace of gaining trust or if you feel like no matter what you do, it's never enough—tune in.

This episode will provide you with the tools and mindset to navigate these challenges and continue on your path to a sober and happy life.

Click play now to discover how to transform your relationships and ensure that your actions speak louder than your past.

Recovery is going to be filled with a series of ups and downs.

There is nothing that we can do to prevent setbacks completely.

We are going to make mistakes.

Life is absolutely going to knock us down at times.

There are times when we will think that we can’t go on.

But we can.

We have the choice whether to give up or to get up, dust ourselves off, and take a step forward, no matter how small that step may be.

So how do we do that?

How can we move forward when it seems so difficult?

That is what we are going to talk about in this episode.

One of the most dangerous but often overlooked places to be in our recovery journeys is when we are stuck in a rut.

Suddenly, things that might have excited us about being sober and life start to feel boring or dull.

When this starts happening, it often triggers many of the negative emotions that we experienced when we were still drinking or using, as anxiety and depression start coming back.

If left untreated, thoughts like “If I am going to feel this way sober, I might as well get drunk” might start creeping into our heads.

So, how do we get out of these ruts and recognize them before they get too deep?

That is what we are going to talk about in this episode.