As we go through life, things start to build up that slow us down. Martha calls this stuff clutter, but at the end of the day, what those things really become are obstacles. It’s not just about physical clutter, but also the negative thinking patterns and toxic relationships. Especially for anyone in recovery, it becomes very easy to accumulate these things because of the concern that you may need it in the future. Once you can clear these things out of you life, you will start to feel better about the place that you are living in and finally realize that because you are not the same person anymore, you don’t need those things now! In this episode Martha speaks about: Accumulating things as someone in recovery Why it’s so hard to let things go even when they are unnecessary Using your clutter to help other people Dealing with the quietness of sobriety Clearing out the old things in your life to make room for the new The various benefits of clearing out the clutter Eliminating decision fatigue that so many of us fall into Costing yourself time and energy with negative feedback because of clutter Opening up space in your life for the important things   Links to Resources: Clutter Cleanse starting Friday, September 6th A FUN 14 DAY GROUP PROGRAM TO CLEANSE YOUR LIFE OF CLUTTER! GET SOME QUICK WINS TO “LIGHTEN” YOUR LIFE AND CLEAR AWAY SOME CLUTTER. To learn more, join me on Tuesday, September 3rd at 11 am CST live on Zoom. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/81504c7eb65d9e738c34be5db4a05ad8 https://marthabrowncoaching.com/clutter-cleanse/   Facebook Group:  Step up in recovery – A safe place to grow and receive support.

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EP13: Cleanse the Home, Cleanse the Soul

Feeling so stressed out to the point that you don’t want to do anything? Getting overwhelmed can paralyze you and put you in a place of judging and shaming yourself. Recovery on the road to sobriety is a long arduous journey full of hardships and new things. You are not the only person going through this. Remember, getting to that place that you want to be is a marathon, so don’t stress out about being overwhelmed. It’s just part of life! Stay tuned to hear some ways to handle these feelings. In this episode Martha speaks about: Telling yourself that you shouldn’t feel a certain way Giving yourself space to have those feelings Allowing overwhelm and stress to take over in your life Looking for ways to work through our overwhelm Recognizing moments that are completely out of your control Handling the present right now Acknowledging, letting go, and moving on Putting up unrealistic expectations for yourself Remembering what a miracle it is to stay sober Taking actions to move yourself out of overwhelm Being grateful for what you have today   Links to Resources: Facebook Group: Step up in recovery – A safe place to grow and receive support.

EP12: How to Handle Overwhelm

Today, Martha wants to talk about the possibility of having fun once you have become sober. This is actually a very interesting topic because so many people view alcohol as liquid courage to go experience a situation that would otherwise be awkward. Once that drink is in your hand, it can be a downhill slide after that, especially if you have addictive tendencies. Inevitably, the morning after is always a nightmare that has you thinking, “why would I do this to myself?” It’s a scary process but once you become sober you will have to relearn how to have fun and have conversations while sober, but once you do you will realize that you don’t need to drink or do drugs to have fun! In this episode Martha speaks about: Inevitably going from sober to completely blacked out Reasons that people relate alcohol to social events Relearning how to deal with fun situations while sober Sometimes the simple answer is all you need Changing your focus when you go to an event Telling yourself lies about how alcohol makes you better Importance of enjoying the little things in the moment Answering the “sober fun” questions Aiming your creativity in a productive direction Practicing doing things that you want to do without alcohol Feeling trapped into drinking to have fun and be around people Remembering what you enjoyed as a kid   Links to Resources: Facebook Group: Step Up in Recovery – A safe place to grow and receive support.

EP11: Having Fun In Sobriety

In today’s episode, Martha wants to talk about having an attitude of gratitude by focusing on what you are grateful for. When you appreciate everything that you have in your life, it opens your eyes to how truly beautiful your life can be. The only way to move forward in your life is to recognize what is going right, that way you have something to build on. We all have experiences in our life where we think that something is going wrong, but you need to change your mindset so you can see what is going right in those situations. Don’t let the negatives weigh you down. Appreciate the little things! In this episode Martha speaks about: Changing the victim mindset to one of gratitude Generating a list of things that you are grateful for every day The power of smiling at every person that you meet Opening yourself up to love What happens when you start comparing yourself to others Staying in a grateful state of mind by focusing on yourself Facing challenges while still running your life Knowing that gratitude is something you have to practice on a daily basis What is the one thing that you are grateful for? Links to Resources: Facebook Group: Step Up in Recovery – A safe place to grow and receive support.

EP10: Attitude of Gratitude

Today in the studio, Martha wants to talk about having a healthy mindset in your sobriety. What is a healthy mindset? Having a healthy mindset starts with a shift in your thought process about how you see the world and how you see yourself from the negative spotlight to a place of positivity. There is no need to continuously beat yourself and keep a failing mindset. Martha is sharing a few tips about what helped her change that failing mindset in her own sobriety with the hope that someone listening to this can take something away to change their own mindset! In this episode Martha speaks about: Loving and accepting yourself exactly where you are Negative effects of having a failing mindset Surrounding yourself with people that are positive for you Appreciating the little things that you have in your life Positive effects of eating healthy on your mindset Being more active to have more energy Making sure not to bottle up your emotions Setting goals big or small so that you can keep moving Giving back to others to share positive experiences Different ways that you can give back   Links to Resources:  Facebook Group: Step Up in Recovery – A safe place to grow and receive support.

EP09: Having A Healthy Mindset In Sobriety

In today’s episode, Martha is going to talk to you about loving yourself just as you are. This is a very hard concept for people to come to terms with. We all tend to focus on what’s wrong with us, especially with things like addiction. You don’t have to let all of these negative things define who you are. If you don’t take care of yourself, how are you ever supposed to be there for anyone else? Life can be so much easier if you start taking the time to focus on the things that you are proud of and loving yourself. Drop the baggage and start appreciating the fantastic human being that you are! In this episode Martha speaks about: Filling the void within ourselves through other people Replacing your bad habits with the habits of another person Regularly scheduling a time to take care of yourself What you can do daily to love yourself more Making amends with yourself to take the next right step Building our community so that the support is always there Why we enter certain types of relationships for escape What happens when you constantly give without filling up Setting boundaries to make relationships healthier in the long run   Links to Resources: Facebook Group: Step Up in Recovery – A safe place to grow and receive support.

EP08: Loving Yourself As You Are

Today in the studio, Martha is here to talk about breaking through that feeling of shame as an addict. Shame can be used interchangeably with many other words that addicts are feeling. Whatever word you relate with shame, you as an addict think of your actions and yourself as something wrong when you use this word. Bad actions that you did as an addict don’t have the power to define the person that you truly are. We are and always will be our own biggest critics. Do not drown in the shame. Break through it! In this episode Martha speaks about: Finding healthy ways to stop feeling the shame and guilt Surrounding yourself with people that you trust to listen to your feelings Getting all the negative thoughts out of your head The differences between feeling guilt and shame Knowing that whatever the problem, there are others going through the same things Dealing with the biggest insecurities that most women have Showing up and putting your best foot forward to gain momentum Coming together to lift each other up Different ways that we can help others to separate guilt and shame Learning lessons from the past to shape your future   Links to Resources: Facebook Group: Step Up in Recovery – A safe place to grow and receive support.

EP07: Breaking Through Shame

Today in the studio, Martha is going to talk about whether or not you should share your story. What you share, who you share it with, and why you share it, these are all personal decisions. It is really up to you. Keep in mind that sharing your story can help others learn about their own lives and beating their own addictions. There are plenty of good reasons to share or not share stories or even details of stories, but getting it out to the world may save someone else’s life. Don’t be afraid to let the world know that you are a person! In this episode Martha speaks about: Getting past all the negative stereotypes that surround addicts Finding your bottom to start heading towards your peak Why it’s so hard for people to understand addiction from the outside Feelings that addicts experience that stop them from getting the help that they need Who can benefit from you sharing your story Realizing that you are not the lone ranger that is going through this fight Facing the difficult challenges that come your way in sobriety Knowing what to tell and who to tell it to Reasons people do not tell their stories Facebook Group: Step Up in Recovery – A safe place to grow and receive support.  

EP06: Should I Share My Story?

Finally Unleashing Life and Love Podcast was created to empower women in recovery to evolve into more positive and stronger versions of themselves. It is designed to help women live an incredible sober lifestyle by learning about self care, healthy relationships, navigating stressful situations and supporting each other. Each weekly podcast episode will bring stories, guests and/or action steps for the listeners to move forward in confidence and grace within recovery to be able to live the FULL life they were meant to live.

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