Present and Sober
Surf's up! 'Urge Surfing' as a Life Skill
May 2, 2023
Maybe you've heard of 'surfing the urge'? Maybe you haven't? Either way, when it comes to habit change or processing our emotions, this is something incredibly powerful to explore, befriend and use in your life. It's the same process for alcohol cravings as it is for heavy feelings and emotions so there is something for everyone in today's episode!
02/05/2023
Present and Sober Podcast 
Episode 101
Surf's up! 'Urge Surfing' as a Life Skill

Maybe you've heard of 'surfing the urge'? Maybe you haven't? Either way, when it comes to habit change or processing our emotions, this is something incredibly powerful to explore, befriend and use in your life. It's the same process for alcohol cravings as it is for heavy feelings and emotions so there is something for everyone in today's episode! 

What you'll learn this week: 

[00:15:08] The power of being with our feelings and not trying to change them 
[00:21:39] Why we don't need complex solutions to our feelings 
[00:31:08] Becoming emotionally literate 
[00:37:33] Why Ellie desperately wants to be a hippo! 

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And now for that disclaimer...

Nothing on the Present & Sober podcast, including Ellie, Sam's and our guest's opinions, is a substitute for medical advice. Don’t stop drinking suddenly if you’re physically dependent on alcohol. Seek help for any withdrawal symptoms from a medical professional.