<p>Is being sober the same as being recovered? Hilary Momberger-Powers joins the podcast to explain why stopping the substance is only the first step in recovery. <br /><br />Check out her website for her transformational coaching and more: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hilarymombergerpowers.com/" target="_blank">https://www.hilarymombergerpowers.com/</a><br /><br />Takeaways</p><p>Recovery is an ongoing process, not a final state.</p><p>Personal responsibility is crucial in healing and growth.</p><p>Spiritual connection and inner power are vital in overcoming addiction.</p><p><br />Chapters</p><p>01:35 Busting Myths About Recovery</p><p>04:11 Childhood Influences and Trauma</p><p>07:04 The Impact of Alcoholism on Identity</p><p>12:52 Understanding the Warped Mind</p><p>18:39 The Power of Relationships in Recovery</p><p>21:45 Understanding the Ego and Its Challenges</p><p>26:25 The Journey of Sobriety: One Day at a Time</p><p>32:48 The Cycle of Relapse and Recovery Mindset</p><p>36:51 The Importance of Personal Responsibility in Healing</p><p>39:32 Transforming Character Defects into Assets</p><p>43:14 Helping Others vs. Helping Yourself</p><p>47:42 Finding Inner Strength and Connection to God</p><p><br />📣Check out the website for a list of all guests! -- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://retrievingsanity.com" target="_blank">https://retrievingsanity.com</a><br />🔔Subscribe for more content ~2x/week<br />💸Support the Recovery Mentorship here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/keeganread" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/keeganread</a><br /><br />Recovery &amp; Mental Health Podcast<br /><br />#mentalhealthpodcast #recovery #retrievingsanity #guidanceinrecovery #personalgrowth #addictionrecovery #selfdiscovery #sobrietyjourneys #healing #selfcare #alcoholaddiction</p>