In this raw and reflective episode, Molly C, Clarissa, and Molly P dive into the messy, beautiful work of staying with the hard stuff, especially when it would feel easier to bolt. Inspired by Molly C’s bougie pup Danny and his enforced recovery rest, the team explores the emotional equivalent of “week four”: the moment when things feel better, but the healing isn’t finished, and the temptation to return to old habits is loudest.
💡 Topics We Explore:
- Why the hardest part of healing often comes right before the miracle
- Recovery drop-offs and the fear of facing distress
- Faith, impulsivity, and why divine timing is maddening (and necessary)
- Learning to tolerate emotional pain without numbing
- The spiritual act of doing it anyway—even when it’s not pretty
- Practicing patience and staying present, one breath or brick at a time
- Why community and connection are non-negotiable in recovery
💬 Favorite Hot Takes:
- “You don’t have to do it pretty. You just have to do it.”
- “The goal of distress tolerance isn’t to feel better. It’s to not feel worse.”
- “Maybe you’re not seeing the whole quilt—and maybe that’s okay.”
- “Feeling sad and not numbing it? That’s a miracle.”
🛠️ Practical Wisdom:
- Daily grounding for emotional overwhelm
- Using decision balance sheets in recovery
- Letting go of judgment to increase distress tolerance
- How to be someone’s Day 42 companion
💌 Mentioned in This Episode:
- The Love Letter, Molly C’s weekly newsletter
- Sweet Sobriety and the Foundations Program
- Recovery slogans that still hit (hello, “Don’t quit before the miracle”)
💖 Closing Reminder:
You are part of the quilt, even when it doesn’t make sense. Keep showing up. The miracle might be one breath away.
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