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Published Jul 25, 2019

#038: Me & Codependency - Solo Episode

Mark Groves delves into his transformative journey of overcoming codependency and embracing sobriety, sharing pivotal moments of self-awareness and authenticity that challenged societal norms and led to profound personal growth.
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  • Breaking Free

    shares his journey of breaking free from societal agreements and choosing sobriety. He recalls negotiating with his intuition about drinking and realizing the untruths he lived by. This awakening led him to question societal norms and ultimately decide to quit drinking.

    What agreements do you live by that, you know, to be untrue, that you still live by?

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    Mark emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the courage it takes to step out of predefined roles 1 2.

       

    Numbing Emotions

    Mark discusses how alcohol served as a way to numb his emotions and avoid discomfort. He reflects on using alcohol to cope with pain and the journey of facing those emotions sober. This process involved recognizing and refraining from behaviors that suppressed his true feelings.

    You feel the thing, and then you refrain from turning towards the thing that numbs you from the feeling.

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    He highlights the importance of becoming best friends with oneself and rediscovering authenticity 3 4.

       

    Life Post-Sobriety

    Achieving sobriety brought Mark numerous benefits and realizations. He shares how sobriety allowed him to experience life fully and feel more connected to himself. Mark encourages listeners to honor their truths and explore their relationships with substances.

    I have never felt more powerful and connected to myself.

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    He expresses gratitude for the journey and invites listeners to join him in embracing authenticity and personal growth 5 6.

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