Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories
The sober motivation podcast will have new guests each week sharing their sobriety stories to inspire others about what is possible. After listening you will see that sobriety is so possible and you are not alone on this journey.
Episodes
19 hours ago
19 hours ago
In this episode I share personal insights on sobriety, debunking the notion of a linear process and emphasizing the importance of community, asking for help, and the realization that no external validation is required to quit. The episode also touches on misconceptions about hitting rock bottom, the gradually decreasing challenge of sobriety as one gains more tools, the potential need to walk away from certain relationships, and the significance of prioritizing sobriety in various social settings. Additionally, the episode encourages staying active and focusing on a healthy routine to aid in the recovery process and concludes with the importance of community support and persistent effort to overcome the challenges of sobriety.
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6 days ago
6 days ago
In this episode, we have Jordan, a listener of the show with a compelling story of struggle, sobriety, and self-discovery. Growing up in a social, drinking-centered environment, Jordan felt like an outsider, which led to experimenting with alcohol and drugs at a young age. Despite attempts to fit in and find a community, Jordan's journey through high school, college, and various jobs in bars only deepened the addiction. After feeling sick and tired of how she was living always wondering if there was more to life than the cycle of drinking she quit in May of 2020 and this is Jordan’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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00:00 Welcome to Season Three: Unveiling Sobriety Stories
00:38 Jordan's Journey: From Awkward Childhood to Substance Use
01:38 High School to College: Finding Identity in Substances
02:53 The Spiral Continues: College, Marriage, and the Service Industry
14:23 A Glimpse of Reality: Facing Anxiety and Substance Abuse
20:36 The Phoenix Phase: A New City, Same Patterns
23:14 Reflections on Mental Health and Self-Medication
24:18 The Turning Point: Deciding to Leave the Drinking Lifestyle
26:42 The Struggle with Sobriety and Moving Back Home
30:05 A New Beginning: The Journey Towards Sobriety
39:31 Finding Purpose and Helping Others in Recovery
46:16 Reflections and Advice for Those Struggling with Addiction
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
In this episode, we have Brantt Myhres a former NHL player who shares his turbulent journey through addiction, his career in professional hockey, and his path to sobriety. Myers discusses the early roots of his struggles, beginning with a challenging childhood marked by abuse, which led him to find solace in hockey. His career escalated quickly, but so did his drinking and drug use, ultimately leading to multiple suspensions and a lifetime ban from the NHL. The turning point came after hitting rock bottom, which prompted Myers to seek help and enter long-term treatment. Now sober, he reflects on his recovery process, the importance of finding a reason to stay sober, and how he’s giving back by helping others in the sports world facing similar battles. Myers also talks about his book, 'Painkiller', where he shares his honest take on the journey, emphasizing the lessons learned and that recovery is possible no matter how dark times may seem.
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Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
In this episode of the sober motivation podcast, we talk with Lucy Bruce, who shares her journey of growing up in a household tainted by her father's violent alcoholism and her own struggles with drinking, eating disorders, and trauma. Though initially appearing picture-perfect, Lucy's family life deteriorated when her father began to spiral into violence due to his drinking, affecting everyone around him. Lucy's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of confronting one's past to build a brighter future. With 18 years alcohol free this is Lucy’s story on the sober motivation podcast.
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Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
In this episode we have Meg who shares her deeply personal journey from growing up in a culture of appearances and early alcohol exposure to facing significant life challenges and navigating gray area drinking. Meg details her experiences with perfectionism, the pressures of life, early interactions with alcohol, and traumatic events in college that contributed to her complicated relationship with alcohol. As she left college Meg got sucked into the mommy wine culture. She discusses the important moment when her drinking habits began severely impacting her life and her decision to seek help, only to be dismissed by a therapist. This is Meg’s story on the sober motivation podcast
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00:00 Welcome to the Sober Motivation Podcast
00:14 Meg's Journey: Childhood and Early Encounters with Alcohol
02:26 Navigating Adolescence: Peer Pressure and First Experiences
03:08 College Years: Binge Drinking and Trauma
05:45 The Work-Hard, Play-Hard Culture and Its Impact
14:03 Facing Life's Challenges: The Slip into Nightly Drinking
17:09 The Realization and Quest for Sobriety
22:50 Reflecting on the Journey and Embracing Change
26:15 The Journey to Sobriety: Tools for Self-Love and Comfort
26:54 Unraveling the Story: From Denial to Discovery
27:11 The Power of Community and the Sober Curious Movement
28:11 The Transformative Impact of Sobriety on Personal and Family Life
30:57 The Ripple Effect: Inspiring Change in Others
38:32 The Importance of Addressing Alcohol's Role in Society and Personal Trauma
42:37 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Empowermen
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
In this episode we have Josh Connolly, discussing his childhood experiences and the impact of addiction on his life. Josh gives a candid recount of his complicated relationship with his alcoholic father and his struggles with substance use from an early age. After becoming a father at a young age, Josh found himself stuck in a toxic cycle of substance use and dishonesty, leading to making the decision to get sober. Navigating through the challenges of life without the means to escape reality, he makes a focused effort to be honest and present with those he cares about the most, even in the face of adversity. After 9 months of sobriety Josh was really struggling and was was so confused on why. Through conversation on this episode, Josh and I underscore the importance of self-love, honesty, and daily commitment to sobriety.
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Surviving Trauma and Embracing Sobriety: Johnny's Journey
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Johnny Lawrence shares his path from an unstable and traumatic childhood to a fulfilling life of sobriety. Born into a mixed-race family subjected to domestic violence, Johnny found comfort in alcohol. However, he felt compelled to give up drinking when he became a father. Johnny discusses the details of sobriety, emphasizing resilience, honesty, and the importance of never giving up. He also shares his concept of 'The Four A's - Awareness, Accountability, Acceptance, and Action' to handle life changes. Johnny underlines that while the journey to sobriety can be challenging, the emotional resolution and personal insights gained make it worthwhile. This is Johnny’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Arrival
01:47 Guest's Early Life and Struggles
05:38 Turning Point and Leaving Home
12:52 Finding Solace in Wrestling
16:30 Becoming a Father and Facing Old Demons
22:30 The Journey to Sobriety
24:40 Understanding Emotional Regulation and Alcohol Cravings
25:26 The Journey of Sobriety: Relapses and Vulnerability
27:22 The Struggle with Suppressed Emotions
28:06 The Honesty Stage: Recognizing the Impact of Alcohol
28:56 The Transition to Sobriety: Challenges and Self-Soothing
31:16 The Four A's of Behavioral Change
34:50 The Emotional Journey of Quitting Alcohol
39:15 The Power of Persistence and Building Emotional Resilience
43:47 Final Thoughts: Never Give Up
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In today’s episode, we have Hadley, who speaks about her first drink at 14 and how it would remain complicated until quitting at 41. As life progressed so did the drinking from the binge drinking culture in college to the mommy wine culture that followed. After another night of broken promises to herself about remaining present and aware at a party, she blacked out and the hangover lasted several days and the thoughts of quitting started to become more real. Hadley discusses how it was in a 2-year span that she was working on her relationship with alcohol and after a day drinking session at the lake house she began her journey of sobriety in August of 2021 and everything has changed since then. This is Hadley’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
In this episode, we have Gregg who opens up about his tragic childhood marked by his father's death in a drunk driving accident and being raised by a single mother. He talks about his struggle with substance abuse, including dealing drugs, and numerous arrests. Eventually, Gregg relays the turning point in his life – an encounter with a priest who introduced him to a different way of living, which became the foundation of his recovery journey. Gregg highlights the importance of sobriety, recovery, and wellness in his life, discussing how he started the recovery program, Startup Recovery, as well as his realization about the need to work on himself and 'grow up' to be a good father and husband. With 29 years of sobriety, this is Gregg Champion’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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00:31 Guest Introduction: Greg's Early Life and Struggles
02:05 Greg's Journey Through High School
03:45 Greg's College Life and Early Adulthood
10:40 Gregg's Downward Spiral into Drug Dealing
13:02 Gregg's Arrests and Consequences
19:27 Gregg's Path to Recovery
21:59 A Life-Changing Encounter
22:34 First Steps Towards Sobriety
23:09 The Power of Belief and Positive Energy
23:21 The Role of Sponsorship in Recovery
23:32 The Impact of Removing the Middle Part
24:23 The Importance of Physical Fitness in Recovery
24:58 The Journey to the First Meeting
25:08 The Struggle of Trying to Get Sober Alone
26:10 The Turning Point: Fear of Going to Prison
28:37 The Power of Mentorship and Taking Suggestions
34:04 The Importance of Being Willing to Be Willing
34:36 The Journey to Wellness
37:06 The Challenges and Rewards of Working in Recovery
41:52 The Joy of Being a Sober Dad
42:16 Final Thoughts: The Importance of Doing the Inner Wo
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Nick joins the show; he has been sober for 10 years and shares his journey from substance abuse to sobriety. Nick describes his childhood marked by his parents' separation, their struggle with substance abuse, and his own progression into alcoholism and drug use. He ventures into various attempts at sobriety that he was unable to maintain. Nick hit many bottoms, including losing everything, and after being charged with a felony, he had a choice to make. Along the path, Nick tried many methods of achieving sobriety, but there was always one thing holding him back from the change he desired so much. This is Nick’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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00:18 Guest's Early Life and Family Background
00:36 Exposure to Substance Abuse and Early Experiences
01:32 Adolescent Struggles and First Encounter with Addiction
02:08 Dealing with Dishonesty and Fear
03:42 Escaping Reality through Television
04:20 The Role of Drugs and Alcohol in Coping
05:46 Downward Spiral into Addiction
06:48 Moving to Hawaii: A Failed Attempt at a Fresh Start
08:32 First Attempt at Sobriety and Relapse
13:42 Journey to Surrender: The Struggle to Get Sober
20:45 Rebuilding Relationships and Life in Recovery
25:55 The Last Chance at Recovery
26:11 Committing to the Recovery Process
26:30 Facing the Reality of Life's Challenges
28:50 The Turning Point: Choosing Sobriety
30:16 The Journey to Sobriety and Service
34:28 The Power of Honesty and Change
36:20 Building a New Life in Recovery
42:47 The Impact of Breathwork on Recovery
49:59 The Power of Consciousness in Overcoming Addiction
51:44 Closing Thoughts on the Recovery Journey
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