Ep. 129: Sobriety and Emotional Labor: Protecting Your Peace Without the Guilt

The No More Wasted Days Podcast

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In this candid conversation, Heather and Sara pull back the curtain on a topic so many sober women face but rarely talk about—emotional labor. From being the go-to problem solver to carrying emotional weight that isn’t yours, this episode dives into the toll it takes on your energy, peace, and sobriety.

Heather shares her personal experience as “the strong one” and the survivor skills that often get mistaken for personality traits. Sara opens up about learning to set boundaries, asking for help, and releasing the belief that it’s her job to keep everyone happy. Together, they explore how to protect your well-being—especially in sobriety—without guilt.

You’ll learn:
✨ What emotional labor really is—and why it’s often invisible, unpaid, and expected
✨ How to recognize if “being the strong one” has become your entire identity
✨ The hidden costs of always holding it together for others
✨ Practical boundary-setting strategies (without feeling selfish)
✨ Why clarity in sobriety is a gift—but not a license for emotional sacrifice
✨ Journal prompts to help you reflect on emotional weight that isn’t yours

If you’ve ever felt drained from constantly supporting others—or struggled to let yourself be helped—this episode will remind you that protecting your peace is not selfish, it’s essential.

Journal Prompts from this Episode:

1. What emotional weight am I carrying that isn’t mine?
   
2. What would it look like to stop rescuing people as a way to feel needed?
   

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