{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sober.Coffee Podcast","title":"Planning for Tomorrows - coffee with Frank","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1495,"description":"In this episode of the Sober.coffee Podcast, hosts Mike R. and Glenn H. are joined by guest Frank for a vulnerable conversation about the transformative \"gift of desperation\" and the necessity of planning for \"tomorrows\" in recovery.The trio explores how hitting rock bottom serves as a powerful catalyst, opening the mind to solutions that once seemed impossible. They emphasize that while sobriety begins with the decision to stop, long-term success requires \"plugging in\" to a community like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and following the guidance of those who have already navigated the path.Key Discussion PointsThe Gift of Desperation: All three speakers reached a point where the consequences of their drinking became so severe that they were finally willing to admit powerlessness and take any suggested action for recovery.Unresolved Trauma: Mike, Glenn, and Frank share their histories with trauma, agreeing that healthy resolution is mandatory because \"wounds will not heal with sobriety alone\".Accountability & Connection: The group highlights the power of staying connected through \"constant contact\" and leaning on sponsors. They describe the recovery community as the \"wounded healing the wounded\".Frank’s Journey: Once a \"weekend warrior\" plagued by multiple DUIs and cycles of anger and regret, Frank discusses his shift toward a life of honesty and stress management.Quality Begets Quality: Glenn introduces the idea that a commitment to a high-quality recovery leads to a higher quality of life, noting movements like \"dry months\" as potential starting points for the \"sober curious\".The \"Next Suggested Thing\": Instead of trying to calculate a complex formula for success, the three concur that the most effective strategy is simply listening to guidance and doing the next right thing.Takeaways for the ListenerSet Success Expectations: Be open and intentional about your sobriety goals from the start.Embrace Guidance: Listen to those with more experience and be willing to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lbvonW-QZLM4NmaZlNyZ24zW1GAeM2iURuVyAh7wbrc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5NDE2LzE2MTU1/OTcyNTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}