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How To Be Confident In Your Sober Journey
Insight Beyond Treatment
At Next Level Behavioral Health, we believe meaningful change starts with perspective, not just protocols.
That philosophy is directly led by Amanda Marino, whose voice in behavioral health extends beyond clinical settings into leadership, culture, and personal growth.
Through keynote speaking and live events, Amanda explores the deeper themes that show up in recovery, family systems, and life transitions: authenticity, resilience, accountability, and the courage to change. Her work invites audiences to move past labels and into honest conversations that create lasting impact.
“Being sober is hard. Being a drinker is hard. But if I had to choose my hard, I’d choose my sobriety every day.”
Struggling with low self-esteem is a known battle most recovering individuals face. Start your recovery journey by building confidence in your daily life.
- If you catch yourself thinking:
- "I can’t recover from my addiction."
- "The sober crowd around me is better."
- "What's the point? I will fail."
- "I'm letting everyone down."
- "I'm better off alone."
Then, it is time to rewire your mindset and replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Building up self-respect and confidence is necessary for your recovery. Here are three ways to boost your confidence and silence all the negativities.
- Reflect on your purpose- You chose the path to recovery. You have a purpose behind this beautiful journey. Avoid letting negative thoughts take over that. Stick to your recovery process no matter what.
- Make a list of your strengths- Instead of thinking about your weaknesses, why not think about the strengths instead? Take help from family, friends, or a professional if needed.
- Spend time in your relationships- Healthy relationships can help significantly in boosting self-confidence. Spend more time with the ones that make you feel loved and appreciated.
Affirmation:
I commit to my sobriety as a promise to health, inner peace, and for my friends and families. I can achieve anything, especially being sober.
A Voice Shaping the Conversation
The topics explored here—change, self-awareness, recovery, and growth—are the same themes Amanda Marino brings to audiences nationwide through speaking engagements and live events.
Known for her appearances on A&E’s Intervention and Digital Addiction, Amanda speaks to organizations, communities, and leadership teams about navigating adversity, embracing vulnerability, and building lives rooted in purpose. Her message resonates far beyond treatment, offering insight that applies to families, professionals, and anyone standing at a crossroads.
Heal on your terms—any time, anywhere.