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When Quitting Drinking Isn’t Enough Anymore

When Quitting Drinking Isn’t Enough Anymore

Update: 2025-10-08
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Podcast episode graphic for Addiction Unlimited Episode 393 titled “When Quitting Drinking Isn’t Enough Anymore” with Angela Pugh. Image includes a headshot of Angela Pugh and the URL addictionunlimited.com/episodes.


What No One Tells You About Life After Sobriety — Until You’re In It


Whether it’s been 10 days or 10 years — if you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of blah, you are not alone.


You’re not counting days.
You’re not struggling to stay sober.
But something’s still missing — and you can’t quite put your finger on it.


If you’ve ever thought:




  • “I thought I’d be happier by now…”




  • “What’s wrong with me — shouldn’t I be better by now?”




  • “Why do I feel so bored, stuck, or disconnected?”




This episode is going to help you breathe a big sigh of relief. Because there’s nothing wrong with you.
You’ve just outgrown the survival chapter of your recovery — and now it’s time to build something deeper.


This isn’t another episode about early sobriety tips or why alcohol is bad.
This is about what comes after — the emotional flatness, the boredom, the floating — and how to get out of it.


🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:




  • Why that “off” feeling isn’t a setback — it’s an invitation to rebuild




  • The truth about boredom in recovery (and why it’s not what you think it is)




  • Why ownership starts the minute the pink cloud ends




  • How to shift from just being sober… to living with structure, direction, and personal power




💬 If you’re ready to stop circling and start rebuilding…


Book a free call with Angela to talk about what’s next for your recovery journey:
👉 addictionunlimited.com/call


This is where The Unlimited Life™ begins.



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When Quitting Drinking Isn’t Enough Anymore

When Quitting Drinking Isn’t Enough Anymore

Angela Pugh