Show notes
Kelly welcomes her husband Jon to the pod. They discuss his sobriety journey from his teens through his 20’s to now. Jon’s celebrating his 24th year of sobriety!1:26 Jon summarizes his sobriety journey5:53 How drinking numbed Jon’s feelings8:54 Jon’s retrospective view of how drinking affected his family life11:07 Situational and binge drinking13:10 Kelly’s ultimatum16:48 Jon’s intro to therapy19:36 Does Jon still have the urge to drink?23:19 Guilt 24 yrs later24:56 Yearly sobriety post28:35 The work after sobriety33:44 Jon’s words of adviceMentioned in this episode: AA meetings: https://www.aa.org/find-aaGene Vulnerability, summary: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/european-psychiatry/article/abs/genetic-vulnerability-to-drug-abuse/F4370DA4B4C28C33313A77FBFC42E2A3Contact us - send questions and comments to:Text a question or comment to 530-733-6400Email: [email protected]Reach Kelly:Website: www.kellynewsom.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/kelly_newsomSubscribe to Kelly’s newsletter: https://kellynewsom.substack.comReach Megan:Website+Blog: www.novantihub.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/megan_lachowskiPeeves' Gabfest Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peeves-gabfest/id1686738715Novantihub Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/novanti/id1684642100Resources:MarcoPolo App | https://www.marcopolo.meThe information provided on Your Future Therapist Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. Always seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before undertaking a new health regimen. We are not licensed psychologists or specialist healthcare professionals. Our services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals.