11/26/2025
At New Life Recovery Centers, this Thanksgiving podcast moves beyond the simple idea of βbe grateful and have a good timeβ. Being thankful is important. But there can be a deeper personal meaning of βgratitudeβ. For those focused on sobriety - Thanksgiving can be a complex environment. It's like a collision of high expectations, old family patterns, and a ton of potential triggers.
π We know that the holidays can bring comfort, but also considerable challenges. We see this time as a profound opportunity for healing. It is a chance to really honor the progress you've made in recovery. And to unapologetically claim your own self-worth in the middle of all the potential holiday emotional chaos.
π In this podcast, we distill all these ideas into actionable steps. We want you to walk away from this podcast feeling grounded, feeling equipped, and ready to move through the Thanksgiving holiday balanced emotionally - and armed with the right mindset.
π This reframes the whole idea of gratitude. Because if gratitude is just forced cheerfulness, it's only one more pressure.
π So, how do we define gratitude? It's more than just a simple thank you. We are talking about a complete internal reframe. Instead of focusing on external things, this kind of gratitude is an active practice. It's about personal grounding, reflection, and building your own strength.
π It's about acknowledging how far you've come, the tough choices you've made, and the person you are actively becoming.
π It's not about ignoring the past struggles. It's about seeing the strength it took to move through them.
π This feels so much more empowering. It helps you reclaim your power. Every little victory, every boundary you set, every healthy choice you make - that is what you can practice being grateful for. It's an internal nod to your own agency.
π Wishing everyone a beautiful and empowering Thanksgiving!
π§ Listen and/or View on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIv7vQGwztg
Thanksgiving Thoughts on Recovery: Gratitude, Growth & New BeginningsPodcast Episode by New Life Recovery Centers, San JoseRead the full article here: https:...