Holidays Aren’t So Bad! (Unless You Get Kicked by a Horse)

Episode 40 November 27, 2025 00:34:06
Holidays Aren’t So Bad! (Unless You Get Kicked by a Horse)
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Holidays Aren’t So Bad! (Unless You Get Kicked by a Horse)

Nov 27 2025 | 00:34:06

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Hosted By

Patrick Newman

Show Notes

Nutshell of the Day: “Even introverts need connection and support. Solitude is vital. Isolation is deadly.”

On the eve of Joe C.’s sober birthday, he drops by to talk about managing expectations, staying sane and emotionally sober during Thanksgiving.

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