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Day 1 of Sobriety (D1OS) is a non-profit educational organization. Freedom is found when we learn to harness our thoughts through mind management.

A sober mind is a sound and well-balanced mind. Meet our founder and discover more at day1ofsobriety.org

12/19/2025

Most people assume habits are a discipline problem.
But habits are actually learned brain patterns.
That’s good news — because what’s learned can be rewired.

Episode 28 explains how habits follow a loop (cue → craving → response → reward) and how renewal begins when you interrupt that loop with truth.

Engagement 👉 Drop a GIF that shows how it feels when something finally makes sense OR comment with one word: Relief, Hope, or Clarity.

🎧 Listen to How Real Habits Form: Why Trying Harder Fails & How to Build Habits That Actually Stick
➡️ https://bit.ly/4q5aRbm

12/18/2025

✨ The holidays can be beautiful… and brutally hard. ✨

For those struggling with alcohol, this season can feel like walking through a minefield.

Drinks are everywhere.
Celebration is expected.
Sobriety can feel isolating when alcohol is so socially acceptable.

But this scene from The Chosen reminds us of something powerful.

Jesus doesn’t shame Mary Magdalene.
He doesn’t lecture her.
He calls her by name and redeems her—right in the middle of her brokenness.

📖 “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” — Isaiah 43:1

If the holidays feel heavy because alcohol has a hold on you (or someone you love), hear this truth today:

👉 Your struggle does not define you.
👉 Your worth is not measured by your willpower.
👉 You are not forgotten, overlooked, or too far gone.

Jesus still redeems.
He still restores.
And freedom is still possible—one day, one moment, one brave step at a time.

If today is hard, you are not weak.
You are human.
And you are deeply loved. 🤍

💬 If this resonates, you are not alone.
🎧 Resources, tools, and hope are waiting for you.

https://youtu.be/mDrV2ghPcoA?si=trn5pawwe2Yiw6Kp

12/17/2025

🎧 It’s here — Episode 28 just dropped, and this one brings relief to anyone who’s ever wondered why change feels so hard.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why do I keep doing this even though I know better?” this episode will help you understand what’s really happening — without shame.

Here’s the truth we unpack:
Habits aren’t changed by trying harder. They’re changed by renewing the mind.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why willpower alone fails under stress
• How habits form on autopilot in the brain
• Where Scripture and neuroscience meet
• How mind renewal leads to lasting change

Tell me in the comments 👉
Where do YOU notice habits showing up most right now — emotions, reactions, relationships, or daily routines?
Drop a word or a GIF that captures it.

🎧 Listen to How Real Habits Form: Why Trying Harder Fails & How to Build Habits That Actually Stick
➡️ https://bit.ly/4q5aRbm

12/12/2025

Most people try to change what they do without ever examining who they believe they are.

But your brain wires your habits around your identity, not your intentions.

That’s why this week’s tool — the Identity Inventory — is one of the most powerful reflections you can do before entering 2026.

Application ➡️ Transformation

It helps you uncover:
• the identity your brain has been operating from
• the lies that have shaped your patterns
• the truth God says about you
• and where renewal needs to begin

Want this tool? 🙌 Download it 👇https://drive.google.com/file/d/15dE6b7h7Dq3AEvBSoPitsX6uap_Z8LnD/view?usp=drive_link

🎧 Listen to Identity Drives Habits, Not Willpower: The Mindset Shift You Need Before 2026 → https://bit.ly/48wX6uS

12/10/2025

It’s here! 🎉 Episode 27 just dropped, and this one might be the truth your 2026 needs.

If you’ve ever tried to change a habit but felt stuck, defeated, or confused about why you keep repeating the same patterns… this episode is your reset.

Your habits don’t come from willpower — they flow from your identity.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover the missing piece between your beliefs, your brain, and your behaviors — and learn how the Identity Inventory can help you finally shift the patterns beneath the surface.

Tell me in the comments: 👉
Where do YOU feel habits have been the hardest to change — emotions, reactions, relationships, or daily routines?

Drop a word or a GIF that captures it!

🎧 Listen to Identity Drives Habits, Not Willpower: The Mindset Shift You Need Before 2026 → https://bit.ly/48wX6uS

12/09/2025

I want to hear from Y-O-U 👉 Truth Tuesday Poll

What stood out to you most from this week’s episode?
💥 Fear isn’t a character flaw — it’s old wiring
🧠 The brain science behind why resolutions fail
🎯 Why perfectionism makes starting harder than finishing
🔥 You can “rewire” old patterns with the Holy Spirit
🗝️ Other — Share in the comments!

Vote using the emojis OR comment “OTHER” and tell us your insight.

Tag someone who needs this reminder today ✨

🎧 Listen to Why We Start Strong and Quit Fast: The Real Reason Resolutions Fail
https://bit.ly/48wX6uS

12/07/2025

Your gentle Sunday reminder:
It’s not a character flaw. It’s wiring. And wiring can be rewritten.

God never designed you to “try harder.”
He designed you to renew your mind with Him — slowly, steadily, truthfully.

Soul Care Check-In 💛
What thought felt the heaviest for you this week…and what truth is God whispering back to it?

Share below so we can speak Scripture and encouragement over one another.

🎧 Listen to Why We Start Strong and Quit Fast: The Real Reason Resolutions Fail
https://bit.ly/48wX6uS

12/06/2025

Let’s talk about the moment you almost sabotage your own progress…

That moment when fear gets loud, overthinking kicks in, or perfectionism whispers, “Don’t start until you can do it perfectly.”

These aren’t personality flaws — they’re thought patterns your brain memorized over time.

Which one shows up for you the MOST?
😬 Overthinking
🛑 Procrastination
🎯 Perfectionism
😟 Fear-based decisions

Comment your answer below — or vote using emojis.

And don’t miss this episode where we break down WHY your brain defaults to these patterns.

🎧 Listen to Why We Start Strong and Quit Fast: The Real Reason Resolutions Fail
https://bit.ly/48wX6uS

12/03/2025

December launches a brand-new series: Reset Your Mind for 2026 — a month of Spirit-led, science-backed mind renewal to help you break old patterns and start the new year differently. 🎉🧠✨

This week’s episode is the foundation for the entire series. If you want to understand WHY change feels so hard — and how God designed your brain to experience real, lasting transformation — this is the episode to start with.

Ever wonder why New Year’s motivation fades so fast?
It’s not because you’re weak or undisciplined — it’s because your brain is wired for familiarity, not change.
But here’s the good news: you can wire out whatever you’ve wired in.

What’s ONE habit or goal you’ve abandoned in the past because you “lost momentum”?
Share below — let’s normalize the struggle and grow together.

Drop your answer in the comments 👇
OR respond with a GIF that shows how your brain feels starting January goals.

🎧 Listen to Why We Start Strong and Quit Fast: The Real Reason Resolutions Fail
https://bit.ly/48wX6uS

12/02/2025

Truth Tuesday 🧠✨ What Stood Out to You Most This Week?

👉What stood out to you the most from this week’s episode?

💛 Gratitude shifts the brain out of survival mode
🧠 Savoring for 20–30 seconds is what rewires your thoughts
💬 Speaking gratitude out loud interrupts spirals instantly
🌿 Your next peaceful step becomes the doorway to renewal
🗝️ Other — share in the comments!

Every time you practice gratitude instead of reacting to the moment, your brain learns a new pattern… a healthier one… a healed one. 🙌

Tag someone who needs this reminder today! ✨

Vote in the poll and tell me why you chose your answer — or drop a GIF of your “gratitude mood" today!

🎧 Listen to Gratitude Heals: How Thankfulness Changes Your Brain, Body, and Emotional Health → https://bit.ly/48vvebJ

11/30/2025

If your mind has been racing lately, here’s something powerful from this week’s episode: Gratitude doesn’t deny your stress — it redirects your focus.

It’s not pretending everything is fine… it’s noticing God in the middle of it. 💛

This week, I taught The Gratitude Reset™ — a simple 5-step practice that helps calm your nervous system, retrain your thoughts, and reconnect your heart to God’s peace.

Want access to the full tool? You can get it FREE inside our Mind Renewal Made Simple Facebook Community or by becoming a Day One of Sobriety Insider. 💬✨

Tell me below:
Which part of gratitude do you struggle with more — noticing the good or slowing down long enough to savor it?

Let’s talk about it. 👇

🎧 Listen to Gratitude Heals: How Thankfulness Changes Your Brain, Body, and Emotional Health → https://bit.ly/48vvebJ

Join the Community → https://bit.ly/3ESyCBL

Become an Insider → https://bit.ly/4hEYsI4

Learn about January 2026 Group Coaching Program → https://www.day1ofsobriety.org/workshops

11/28/2025

A peaceful image of hands wrapped around a warm mug, morning sunlight, or cozy textures that reflect warmth + gratitude.

Did you know your brain can’t spiral and practice gratitude at the same time?

Seriously — God designed your mind so gratitude activates the peace pathways and quiets the panic pathways. 🙌

That means every time you pause long enough to notice something good, your brain begins to shift out of survival mode and into rest.

✨ Today I want to challenge you with this question:
Where did you see God’s goodness show up in your day — even in a small way?

Share yours in the comments 👇
OR drop a GIF that matches your answer! Let’s celebrate the moments that bring calm to our minds and hope to our hearts.

🎧 Listen to Gratitude Heals: How Thankfulness Changes Your Brain, Body, and Emotional Health → https://bit.ly/48vvebJ

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