54. Part 2 An Inside Look at Jane and Amanda's Lives 2 Years Post Breaking Up With Booze
In this conversation, Jane and Amanda explore the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth during sobriety. They discuss the challenges of navigating unhealthy relationships, the importance of setting boundaries, and the power of authentic communication. The conversation emphasizes the significance of emotional safety, self-reflection, and the journey towards empowerment. They also touch on the importance of showing up for loved ones and finding balance in life, especially as they continue their sobriety journey.
Takeaways
- Sobriety can bring old family dynamics to the surface.
- Setting boundaries is essential for emotional safety.
- Self-reflection helps in understanding relationship patterns.
- Authentic communication can lead to healing.
- It's important to prioritize emotional safety over pleasing others.
- Recognizing unhealthy patterns can empower change.
- Showing up for loved ones is a powerful act of love.
- Emotional safety is crucial for personal well-being.
- Finding balance in life is key to maintaining relationships.
- We are not destined to repeat negative patterns from our past.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Family Dynamics in Sobriety
06:53 Empowerment and Leadership in Relationships
13:21 The Power of Clarifying Communication
16:07 Letting Go of Unhealthy Patterns
21:58 Finding Your People and Authentic Connections
28:42 Communicating Boundaries and Reality
31:07 The Importance of Emotional Safety
34:34 Understanding Nervous System Responses
38:12 Coping Mechanisms and Self-Reflection
40:06 The Power of Showing Up
47:23 Attunement and Parenting
50:21 Balancing Work and Family Life
00:00 Navigating Family Dynamics in Sobriety
06:53 Empowerment and Leadership in Relationships
13:21 The Power of Clarifying Communication
16:07 Letting Go of Unhealthy Patterns
21:58 Finding Your People and Authentic Connections
28:42 Communicating Boundaries and Reality
31:07 The Importance of Emotional Safety
34:34 Understanding Nervous System Responses
38:12 Coping Mechanisms and Self-Reflection
40:06 The Power of Showing Up
47:23 Attunement and Parenting
50:21 Balancing Work and Family Life
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Follow @janewballard and @dfwyogagirl on Instagram to stay in touch! And as always, be sure to rate, review and subscribe so we can continue to spread our message far and wide. We are so incredibly grateful for YOUR support!
Sending love from your Mindful Sobriety Co-Hosts,
Jane and Amanda
Are you inspired by what you've been learning on Mindful Sobriety The Podcast? We'd love the opportunity to meet you in person at one of our upcoming retreats! Snag one of the last spots for Living Your Purpose: Simplified Bali Retreat with Jane and Retreat Pura Vida Costa Rica with Amanda! Message us for more details or secure your spot today!
Follow @janewballard and @dfwyogagirl on Instagram to stay in touch! And as always, be sure to rate, review and subscribe so we can continue to spread our message far and wide. We are so incredibly grateful for YOUR support!
Sending love from your Mindful Sobriety Co-Hosts,
Jane and Amanda
Creators and Guests
Host
Jane W Ballard
Jane Ballard, LCSW-S, CEDS, PMH-C, is a licensed psychotherapist and Alcohol Free Life coach. She is the founder of Jane Ballard Wellness, a private practice offering in-person counseling services in Dallas, TX and virtual individual and group coaching to women in the United States and beyond. After waking up to the realization that alcohol was a barrier to living her purpose, she set out to make information, support and connection more accessible to like minded women.