So it turns out, a lot of us were really bad at communicating. And then we got sober, and realized we couldn't just hide from difficult conversations and conflict anymore. We had to actually learn how to handle it. And it started with learning healthy communication skills in recovery. In this podcast episode, we dig into communication, and how to handle conflict effectively, after you get sober. We're joined by Mike, creator of Own Sobriety; Chris, creator of More Than 28; sober influencer Higgy, and our friend Melissa for a conversation about how we've learned healthy communication skills in recovery.

"I had to learn how to tolerate discomfort."

In this episode:

• Finding the courage to say what you need to say
• Learning to identify and then express needs
• Understanding that conflict in relationships is normal
• Facing the shame of forgetting drunken conversations
• Developing active listening skills
• Recognizing when you are being heard
• You must know yourself in order to communicate effectively
• Recognizing and unlearning unhealthy behaviors (i.e. manipulation)
• Honesty and communication skills in recovery
• How to communicate without the "lubricant" of alcohol
• Gaining confidence and self awareness in sobriety allows for improved communication
• Identifying and communicating boundaries

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