When anxiety sets in, it can feel like there’s no way to escape the spiral - especially if you used to rely on alcohol to take the edge off. In this honest, practical conversation, Julie Miller and Steve Knapp sit down with Nadine, Melissa, and Ryan to talk about what anxiety really feels like in recovery, why it shows up, and how to navigate it without falling back into old coping patterns.

This episode is packed with real life stories and lessons learned, with actionable tools that actually help when your mind won’t stop racing. If you get frustrated with anxiety and have a hard time coping without turning to drinking, this one is for you!

In This Episode:

• How to recognize when your anxious thoughts are lying to you
• Why anxiety often gets louder after you quit drinking - and what to do about it
• The connection between boundaries, routines, and emotional regulation
• Small daily habits that can help reduce anxious spirals
• Why “talking it out” can instantly quiet the noise in your head
• When to consider medication or professional support
• Grounding techniques that help bring your body back to calm
• How to build emotional resilience so anxiety doesn’t control your sobriety

View the full show notes and learn more about our guests: https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/anxiety-after-quitting-drinking/

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Conflict is one of those things most of us try to avoid - especially when we’re sober and trying to protect our peace. But avoiding conflict doesn’t make it go away; it just creates more problems and pain that we have to deal with later. In this episode, Julie, Steve, Rachel, and Azure sit down to talk about what healthy conflict looks like in sobriety - and how learning to face it with healthy skills, boundaries, and emotional maturity can actually make sobriety feel like something you want to do, not something you have to do.

They get real about people-pleasing, anxious attachment, overreactions, guilt, and what it means to speak up honestly without losing your cool. You’ll walk away from this one feeling seen, equipped, and encouraged to show up for yourself - even in hard conversations.

In this episode:

• Why conflict is not a sign of failure - it’s a chance to strengthen relationships
• The difference between reacting emotionally and responding with intention
• How sobriety changes the way we handle uncomfortable conversations
• People-pleasing, anxious attachment, and fear of being rejected
• The importance of emotional preparation before tough talks
• How to know when to engage - and when to just let something go
• Why authenticity sometimes means not being liked by everyone

Conflict is an opportunity to make a relationship better. Every single time.

Learn more about our guests and view the full show notes: https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/conflict-resolution-in-recovery/

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Planning your first trip without alcohol can feel intimidating. Imagining the airport, the activities, the culture might leave you wondering, "Can I even enjoy this?" In this episode, Julie and Steve sit down with Darci, Sarah, and Corina to share their experiences, sprinkled with honest, practical advice for traveling alcohol-free while still having fun, feeling connected, and enjoying every moment - without the hangover or the anxiety.

In this episode:

• How to redefine adventure so your sober vacation leaves you feeling connected and fulfilled.
• How to plan and prepare for an alcohol-free vacation to set yourself up for success.
• Understand the let-down effect so it doesn't sabotage your sobriety.
• Mindset and reframes so you don't struggle with FOMO while traveling without alcohol.
• A sober travel toolkit to leave you confident that you'll have the time of your life, no alcohol needed.

Your first sober vacation may feel unfamiliar at first, but with planning, support, and a little perspective, it can be even more fun, adventurous, and memorable than it ever was when you were drinking.

You can read more about the Let Down Effect that comes after a sober vacation on Julie's blog: https://createalifesofull.com/let-down-effect-sobriety/

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For full show notes and to learn more about our guests, visit the episode webpage: https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/sober-travel-without-alcohol/

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