Nurturing Healthy Relationships in Sobriety

In this episode of The Sober Buddy Podcast, hosts Brad and Megan discuss the importance of healthy relationships during the journey of sobriety. They share personal reflections on their own struggles with relationships during their drinking years and discuss how a lack of self-awareness and poor communication can affect relationships. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries, being aware of core values, and understanding the need for personal growth and self-improvement. They suggest creating a list of personal strengths and desired qualities in relationships, and acknowledge the need for patience and effort in this process. 

 

00:15 Understanding Healthy Relationships

00:39 Personal Reflections on Relationships

02:17 Identifying Healthy Relationships

03:27 The Importance of Setting Boundaries

03:53 The Journey of Setting Boundaries

05:08 The Role of Boundaries in Relationships

06:35 The Impact of Change in Relationships

08:54 Navigating Relationship Changes in Sobriety

11:55 The Power of Self-Awareness in Relationships

12:06 Practical Exercise for Relationship Evaluation

18:39 Personal Experiences in Relationship Growth