A FEARLESSLY FERAL LIFE; Pt 3: From Triggered to Belonging—The Willingness Shift

About this episode

This episode discusses the transition from feeling triggered to finding a sense of belonging through community and personal boundaries.

When the craving hits, what are you actually hungry for? In Part 3 of “ A Fearlessly Feral Life ,” we get practical about the sober path: the tiny act of willingness that flips the switch, the boundary that protects your peace, and how to tell a trigger from a longing for belonging. We talk family dynamics and codependency, the medicine of community (AA rooms and beyond), and what it means to choose fellowship—and freedom—over the old loop. If you’ve ever reached for a numbing habit, this episode offers a grounded reframe, a breath, and a next step back into yourself. Connect with Colleen at SongRise.live and type "Gift" at the bottom of the page for your free eGuide, "Out of Your Head, Into Your Light."

People in this episode

Host: Colleen Akiko

Topics covered

• sober path
• willingness
• family dynamics
• codependency
• community
• belonging
• freedom

Keywords

• sober
• willingness
• community
• codependency
• belonging
• freedom
• family dynamics
• triggers
• numbing habits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AA, SongRise

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