E37: Filling the Void After Addiction

"There are 3 different voids - the time void, the emotional void, and the void of purpose."

In this episode, we explore the voids that alcohol leaves behind, and how we've gone about filling the void. We dig into filling the extra time, wading through the emotional void, and also how we've found ways to fulfill our purpose, so that we can create a meaningful life that is aligned with our values. Listen as we share our thoughts and ideas on how we turn a life that felt empty into a life where alcohol is irrelevant and our souls are full.

In this episode:

• The "all or nothing" mentality common to many people who abuse substances
• The danger of swapping one addiction for another
• The benefits of exercise
• Filling the void with positives instead of taking things away
• Focusing on the future instead of dwelling in the past
• Drinking as a social lubricant
• Filling the emotional void with community
• Learning to connect with self - solitude
• Discovering our purpose and finding ways to fulfill it

"When you're in alignment with your values and your self, the actions that you're taking, the choices that you're making, are in alignment with whatever your values are, then you can start feeling all those different voids start to fill with something meaningful instead of just trying to ignore them or dump alcohol into them and hope that that fills it up."

Maggie Jenson has been free from addiction for three years. After 15 years of addictive drinking, she employed out-of-the-box tactics in order to Think Different to Drink Different. She now lives a sober-ish lifestyle where alcohol is irrelevant. She's recreated her identity to one of health and personal growth. Since creating her alcohol-freedom, she's founded Magnify Progressive Wellness to help clients find themselves - and success - again, too. Find Maggie on Instagram and YouTube. Download Maggie's "Happy Habits Guide for Listeners" here.

Ben Tuff is record holding ultramarathon swimmer who will inspire and educate about his previous experience dealing with addiction. Just over ten years ago, Ben gave up the bottle and taught himself to swim. Ben’s goal is to destigmatize the idea of addiction and help people learn to follow their dreams. His documentary “Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle” is is about to be completed. Ben looks to informative and inspires each and every person to take a growth mindset and bring change or new challenges to their lives one stroke at a time.

Matt Gardiner is a Recovery Coach & Storywork Coach who has helped numerous people get out of their 'stuck stories' and manage their addictions to effectively integrate sobriety into their lives. His coaching method focuses on breath awareness, inner dialogue word choice, and reframing the stories you've been attaching to the events of your life. Matt is also a lifelong musician and Sound Therapist, which compliments his work as a Coach.  'Beyond Recovery' is a podcast hosted by Matt, where guests come on to share their journeys of recovery. Find Matt on Instagram @recoveryroadmap.me, and on YouTube and Facebook @mattgardinerLIVE.

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