{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Recovered Life Show | Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Podcast","title":"Sobriety Danger Zones During The Holiday Season","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":383,"description":"In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, host Damon Frank is joined by life and recovery strategist George Snyder to discuss navigating \"danger zones\" during the holiday season. The conversation focuses on the importance of self-awareness and intentional planning when attending holiday parties and social gatherings, which can often be triggering for individuals in recovery. They share practical strategies for staying present, setting boundaries, and maintaining sobriety while still participating in festive events.\r\n\r\nGeorge Snyder emphasizes the strategy of arriving early to events to be present while the environment is still calm and then making a quiet exit before the atmosphere becomes risky. The conversation covers practical tips for staying sober, including the importance of having a wingman for support, setting specific time limits for how long to stay at a party, and the benefit of role playing difficult situations ahead of time. By staying present and having a clear exit plan, individuals in recovery can enjoy the holiday season without compromising their sobriety.\r\n\r\n00:00 - Introduction and Topic Overview\r\n00:23 - Navigating Holiday Danger Zones\r\n01:05 - The Role of Awareness in Early Recovery\r\n01:31 - Why You Need a Recovery Wingman\r\n02:22 - The Strategy of Showing Up Early\r\n02:50 - Knowing Your Limits and Exit Planning\r\n03:25 - Putting Your Recovery First\r\n04:07 - Final Tips and Summary","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/i8Gvt5LgcRaSQs1_6OeojrbFwUH9s9KD3SVMNMSw5Hw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNWM4/ZDc4ZTkxMDlmMjQ2/ZDU2NWI2ZTQwOTQw/NjI2Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}