The Sober and Happy Podcast

#132: How to See Your Growth (Even When You Can’t Feel It)

Tim Phillips

Sometimes in recovery, it feels like nothing’s changing. You’re doing the work — staying sober, showing up, trying to grow — but it still feels like you’re stuck in the same place.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about why growth doesn’t always feel good while it’s happening, how to recognize the quiet progress you’ve been missing, and why the moments that feel hardest are often proof that you’re becoming stronger.

You’ll also learn simple ways to see your own progress — even when it doesn’t show up on a scoreboard — and why trusting the process is one of the most powerful things you can do in recovery.