Christian Recovery
3 episodes tagged "Christian Recovery".
How to practice distress tolerance like a pro |
Are you using God's grace as a dopamine hit to excuse your own self-destruction? Let's talk about cognitive dissonance and distress tolerance. 🛑✝️ It's incredibly easy to use the mercy of God as a hall pass when your brain is desperate for a way out. But real grace is costly. It empowers you to stare a craving in the face and say, "Nope. I was bought with a price. God already saved me, which is exactly why we aren't doing this." We've talked about the basal ganglia, the extinction burst, and the illusion of control. But what do you actually do on a Tuesday night at 8:00 PM when the walls are closing in? You practice distress tolerance. You stop trying to eliminate the anxiety or "feel good." You simply prove to your nervous system that you can survive the discomfort without hitting the self-destruct button. 💬 Let me know in the comments: What is your go-to method for practicing distress tolerance when the cravings hit? 👇 If this gave you the reframe you needed today, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to Sober Psychology for more raw truth on faith, mental health, and breaking the cycle.
Why Is Reading The Bible So Hard For Me?
"Journaling is how I make sense of the chaos." For me, it shows up everywhere. When I read the Bible, I journal—because let’s be honest, sometimes the language feels outdated, the concepts are hard, and my brain won’t shut up. Writing it down helps me pause, reflect, and actually hear what God wants me to see. I’ve even journaled letters to my son. Some nights I’m frustrated—he won’t sleep, I’m exhausted, schoolwork is piling up. But once I write it down, gratitude follows. I end up saying, “I love you, and I can’t wait until you have kids who treat you the same way.” That’s the power of reflection—it flips frustration into perspective. And here’s the kicker: journaling isn’t just for faith or parenting. If you can’t express yourself to your spouse, your friends, or even yourself, journaling is practice. It’s mental rehearsal for real conversations. Without it, all those thoughts just bounce around unchecked. With it? You filter, process, and regulate.
Men's Mental Health Finding Serenity Through Faith & Sobriety
💬 “Why I’m Still Sober—Men’s Mental Health, Faith & Finding Serenity” | Recovery & Gratitude Short At the time of this recording, it’s Men’s Mental Health Month—and I want to speak directly to the guys out there who’ve been told to “tough it out” instead of talk it out. As a recovered alcoholic and someone who's walked through OCD and a whole acronym salad of diagnoses, I’ve seen the darkest corners of the human mind—and by the grace of God, I’ve made it to the other side. Yes, I’m a Christian. Yes, God is the reason I’m sober. Not willpower. Not hacks. Faith. Leaning in every single day. Recovery isn’t always about giant breakthroughs. It’s about learning to live in that middle space—where the highs don’t launch you into mania and the lows don’t drag you into despair. That’s what I’ve found. That’s serenity. To my returning viewers—thank you. We're closing in on 500 subscribers and making some real traction on Spotify. We’re growing this message, one honest conversation at a time. Whether you're here for the faith, the psychology, or the brutal honesty—thank you for showing up. We’re not done yet.