How to Get and Stay Sober Today : Cravings, Anxiety, Triggers & What to Expect in Early Recovery
How to Get and Stay Sober Today : Cravings, Anxiety, Triggers & What to Expect in Early Recovery  
Podcast: Recovering Out Loud
Published On: Fri Nov 21 2025
Description: Your first 30 days of sobriety can feel confusing, overwhelming, and honestly… scary.In this video, I break down exactly what to expect in early recovery — week by week — so you don’t have to go through it alone.We’ll talk about withdrawal, cravings, sleep, anxiety, emotional ups & downs, what’s normal, and how to make it through the first month alcohol-free.This video is for you if:• You’re on Day 1 or restarting• You want a simple plan to stay sober• You’ve relapsed before and want this time to be different• You need support, reassurance, and practical tools that actually workWhat you’ll learn:• How to survive the first 7 days without alcohol• Why cravings feel so intense & how to handle them• The emotional rollercoaster of Days 8–14• How your body and brain start healing• What to do each day to make sobriety easier• Common traps that lead to relapse• A simple daily routine for your first 30 days alcohol-freeIf you’re in early recovery, you are NOT alone. Drop where you’re at (Day 1, Day 5, Day 30!) and I’ll cheer you on. You can do this — one day at a time.