Bonus Episode: Tips For Traveling in Recovery

#55:  Today's bonus episode kicks off a special series of snack-sized episodes for the month of June! Throughout the month, Liz and Bryce will dive deeper and share their personal tools for navigating different scenarios in sobriety. On this episode, they discuss traveling while sober or in recovery. For Liz, traveling in recovery has made an enormous difference and she had to create new tools and strategies to help her feel safe and supported on the road. As for Bryce, sobriety has offered him the privilege to travel, coming from not having as much opportunity while in active addiction. Tune into the episode to hear more stories and tips including:

- Liz's surprise when she realized how much she had associated traveling with drinking, learning how to navigate anxiety with different tools. 
- Bryce's advice to allow yourself time to “center” before a trip.  Prepping by packing in advance, and giving yourself ample time to get through security.
- The realization that we don't have control over other people, but we can control our own attitude, even in chaotic situations like airport security.
- Giving yourself grace while traveling. You're not alone in navigating these situations.
- A call to action: let us know what areas you are interested in discussing so we can continue these conversations about traveling and topics beyond!

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line.  Available 24/7.
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through the NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7.
• Call or text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line.  Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of Substance Use Recovery.  Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only.  This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.
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