Small Steps Toward Sobriety with Amanda de Cadenet

In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno sits down with Amanda de Cadenet for a candid conversation about sobriety, addiction, nervous system regulation, and what it actually takes to change deeply ingrained patterns. Framed around the New Year and the cultural pull toward resolutions, the conversation explores alcohol as a socially accepted coping mechanism, its effects on sleep, metabolism, emotional regulation, and social inhibition, and why so many people continue to drink despite understanding the risks. Together, they examine addiction not as a failure of willpower, but as an attempt to soothe discomfort, create connection, and regulate the nervous system. Moving beyond abstinence alone, the episode looks at community as medicine, the role of ritual and accountability, and why long term recovery requires rebuilding an entire internal structure. From twelve-step recovery and cognitive behavioral tools to prayer, service, and presence, the discussion emphasizes change made one day at a time rather than through sweeping transformation. This podcast is made possible by: LMNT Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Stemregen Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Timeline Go to Timeline.com/COMMUNE to claim a special offer for Commune listeners. Tia Join Tia today at AskTia.com and enter promo code COMMUNE25 and get the first 3 months of your annual membership FREE. Igniton Visit igniton.com and use code Commune75 for $75 off your order of two bottles or more.