Pure Desire Podcast 420 - Foundations of Freedom: Establishing Sobriety
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Jul 22, 2025 In this insightful discussion, Stuart Blade, a seasoned men's group leader at Pure Desire Ministries and former small groups pastor, unpacks the real essence of establishing sobriety. He emphasizes that lasting change goes beyond mere abstinence—it's about cultivating a new identity and life. Stuart shares strategies for navigating early recovery hurdles, building trust, and the delicate balance of grace and discipline. With practical advice and compassionate insights, he encourages listeners to embrace self-compassion and intentional choices on their journey to healing.
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Sobriety Versus Recovery
- Sobriety (abstinence) is different from recovery (healing and new desires).
- Stuart describes seven years of sobriety before moving into true recovery in 2019.
Corral Your Urges With Strong Guardrails
- Build strong external guardrails so you stop relapsing and can train new patterns.
- Use long enough sobriety to free energy for deeper recovery work.
Map Your Relapse Highway
- Use the Matrix of Addiction to map predictable relapse sequences and find 'off-ramps.'
- Reach out to community before acting out and create Recovery Action Plans.
