Natural Support for a Sober Festive Season

In this episode I sit down with Ros Thompson to explore the emotional ups and downs that come with staying sober during the festive season. I talk openly about my own early sobriety, how frightened I used to feel at Christmas and the pressure of being around people who expected me to drink. Ros’s calm, grounded approach to Bach flower remedies brings a soothing clarity to the conversation, and I share how tools like these supported me during the moments when triggers were everywhere.I also talk honestly about the early years of my recovery, the fear of failing again and the strategies I still lean on today. From boundaries to planning ahead to choosing the right environments, I explore how I stay steady through a time that used to overwhelm me. Ros explains which remedies help with fear, confidence and emotional overload, especially when family dynamics or social events stir up old patterns.Highlights:(01:40) Ros’s story of discovering flower remedies through a feisty pony(05:55) How emotional patterns respond to Bach flower support(09:58) Why winter and Christmas amplify stress and old wounds(15:22) My early sobriety struggles and fear of relapse(19:43) The strategies I use to protect my recovery at gatherings(26:26) Ros’s go to remedies for calm, confidence and festive overwhelmConnect with Ros:ros2413@googlemail.comwww.remediesbyros.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ros.thompson.12https://www.linkedin.com/in/ros-thompson-menopausetrainer-bachflowerpractitioner/Connect with Dr. OlubunmiInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFuture Life ProgressionThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio