Louie B- Navigating Dating in Sobriety

Louie Bischoff, founder of the Sober Relationship Blueprint, shares her journey from addiction to sobriety and how it has impacted her relationships. She emphasizes the importance of self-esteem in sobriety and how it is a daily practice. Louie also discusses the sober relationship blueprint, which focuses on self-esteem, openness, boundaries, evolving into other intimacies, and readiness. She shares her personal story of growing up in a domestic violence household and how it shaped her relationships. Louie also talks about dating in sobriety and the importance of aligning values in relationships. In this conversation, LouieB and Challaine discuss the different types of intimacy and how they relate to building healthy, sober relationships. They explore intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical (non-sexual), and sexual intimacy. They also delve into the differences between emotional and spiritual intimacy, emphasizing the importance of understanding and articulating one's own feelings and being open to hearing and respecting the feelings of others. They discuss the role of prayer in spirituality, highlighting that it can be a conversation or monologue with a higher power or the universe. They also touch on the concepts of evolving and readiness in the context of building healthy relationships.

Takeaways

Sobriety starts with self-esteem and building a sense of self-worth.
The Sober Relationship Blueprint focuses on self-esteem, openness, boundaries, evolving into other intimacies, and readiness.
Codependency and enmeshment can occur in various relationships, not just romantic ones.
Dating in sobriety requires setting boundaries and being true to your values.
Emotional intimacy and trust are essential in building healthy relationships. There are different types of intimacy, including intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical (non-sexual), and sexual intimacy.
Emotional intimacy involves understanding and articulating one's own feelings and being open to hearing and respecting the feelings of others.
Spiritual intimacy can be built through practices like meditation, prayer, or participating in affirmations with a supportive community.
Evolving in relationships and readiness to change are important aspects of building healthy, sober relationships.
Having a support system and seeking guidance from others can be helpful in navigating the challenges of building healthy relationships.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Louie Bischoff and the Sober Relationship Blueprint
01:50 The Role of Self-Esteem in Sobriety
04:03 Louie's Personal Journey and the Impact on Relationships
10:06 The Challenges of Being a Mother in Recovery
19:00 Dating in Sobriety and the Importance of Values
26:30 Creating a Sober Dating Plan
31:51 The Five Types of Intimacies
39:11 Understanding Emotional and Spiritual Intimacy
44:54 The Role of Prayer in Spiritual Intimacy
50:57 Evolving and Readiness in Building Health

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