Recovery: The Whole Enchilada
Rising Stronger on the Journey to Wholeness & Healing
Recovery: The Whole Enchilada" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the intricate layers of healing and transformation within the recovery community and among individuals seeking personal growth and fulfillment. Inspired by the metaphor of the enchilada's layers, we delve deep into the journey of recovery, unpacking the complexities, challenges, and triumphs that come with seeking holistic wellness.
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Recovery: The Whole Enchilada
Vacationing Sober: Mind Enjoying Vacations Without Alcohol
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In this episode of Recovery: The Whole Enchilada, hosts Peg McDermott and Heather Hagaman discuss how to navigate vacations in sobriety, including planning ahead like you would for a party.
They share strategies such as traveling with sober people, gathering phone numbers and meeting locations, setting boundaries with drinkers, choosing accommodations and activities that support wellness, and having an exit plan when environments feel triggering.
Peg describes her first sober beach trip where she redirected cravings into finding sharks’ teeth, while Heather reflects on early vacations that centered on drinking and how sobriety helped her enjoy and remember trips. Heather recounts a recent Ireland trip where she avoided romanticizing alcohol, found steadiness and ease through prayer, and unexpectedly met another person in recovery.
They also cover cruise and retreat considerations, minibar risks, safe signature drinks, and small tools like removing wine glasses at restaurants.
00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup
00:48 First Sober Vacation Triggers
01:27 Sharks Teeth New Obsession
03:56 Safety Nets and Meetings
08:26 Planning and Boundaries
09:44 Ireland Trip Guinness Temptations
11:27 Steadiness Ease and Serendipity
16:41 Cruises and Danger Zones
22:52 Sober Retreats Buyer Beware
25:50 Signature Drinks and Exit Plans
30:54 Practical Tips Drinks and Glasses
31:54 Closing and Takeaways
