E239: How the Brain Heals After Quitting Drinking

Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRC

Science, Self-improvement, Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.9 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2024

⏱️ 23 minutes

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In this episode you’ll learn about what the brain is like in the first couple of weeks of sobriety, how the brain’s of people who relapse are different from those who stay sober, how healing progresses up to 7 years of sobriety, and some common roadblocks. This episode is part of a 9 episode series for Dry July 2024. Make sure to follow my podcast so you don't miss the rest of the series. Dry July Sober Powered Skills Special Dry July Course https://www.soberpowered.com/skills Sober Support: Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership Anger Management Program https://www.soberpowered.com/anger Sober Powered Skills (bonus episodes with practical application and coping skills) https://www.soberpowered.com/skills Weekly emails on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email Free resources https://www.soberpowered.com/free Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more: https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support my work https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered Sources are posted on my website Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	We've learned about all the damage that alcohol does to our brains,
0:04.3	and it might feel really dark. But the brain has an extraordinary capacity for healing.
0:12.2	In this episode, you'll learn about what the brain is like in
0:16.2	the first couple weeks of sobriety, how the brains of people who relapse are
0:21.0	different from those who stay sober, how healing progresses for up to
0:26.4	seven years of sobriety and what you can look forward to, and some common roadblocks in the journey.
0:32.5	And before we dig in, I'd like to say a quick thank you to my sponsors who made this episode possible.
0:40.1	Soberpowered is sponsored by Better Help.
0:42.7	I've been struggling with comparison lately,
0:45.1	comparing my body to other women's bodies at the gym,
0:48.0	and comparing how many people see my posts on Instagram
0:51.2	compared to others.
0:52.4	The more I do it, the worse feel but it's not easy to stop.
0:56.1	My therapist has been helping me get out of the sloop and appreciate all the great
1:00.5	unique things about myself like that 200 pound deadlift I just did or all my cool tattoos,
1:06.4	especially my elbow tattoo that most people couldn't even imagine sitting for.
1:10.8	Plus, we're only envying what we think other people have. We don't know all the details of their lives.
1:16.8	Therapy can help you focus on what you want instead of what other people have so you can start living your best life.
1:24.0	If you're struggling with comparison, regret, or resentments,
1:27.1	then I encourage you to talk to someone about it.
1:29.4	Stop comparing and start focusing with better help.
1:32.2	Visit BetterHelp.com
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