Sober.Coffee Podcast

Marggi and Dan join Mike and Glenn to discuss their project #VibezBombz.  A mashup of several recovery modalities, the solution promises to reconnect to that which we have become disconnected.  

Marin, co-founder of www.sobrynth.com, and Abby, a customer from www.OlympiaHospitality.com, join Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop to discuss addiction education and resources in corporate structures.  From recovery education to crisis response, the four talk about being there for employees in need of support.  

Glenn and Mike explore expectations and performance gaps as causes and effects of addiction and sobriety.  Understanding that even when the best is given, sometimes failure prevails, and that acceptance is the key to navigating toward true recovery.  

"Practicing these principles in all our affairs" is a tool the program of Alcoholics Anonymous gave us to fight off other addictions and destructive behaviors in life.  In this episode, Mike and Glenn discuss over-eating and smoking, understanding defects of character, surrender, and abstinence.  

Lynda returns to the coffee shop to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of her journey.  Raw and real conversation while looking to the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous for Good,-Orderly-Direction.  

Special guest Stephanie joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop and gets serious about sobriety.  Granted the gift of desperation, she found hope and a solution in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous.  She shares her story in the hope of convincing the next struggler to get off the abuse ride before it crashes. Her smile, energy, and passion promote the magic that is recovery.  

Glenn and Mike serve up their experience with the ultimate rebuild—from flimsy fantasy to firm foundation. Looking at the cornerstones on which they have built their sobriety: abstinence, honesty, service, and spirituality, they found that purposeful, intentional action built them an existence paved toward peace.  

Who we hang with matters! Mike and Glenn discuss networks, choices, and how our community transforms us from liabilities to assets.  Talking to the core of quality relationships, it became clear that service to others drives us to the best possible outcomes-- We have become the five people we serve with.

Glenn and Mike come in hot, discussing the importance of being there for the next guy/girl.  Purposefully pursuing those in pain is the 12th step objection taken seriously, as it is a part of complete recovery.  The boys agree that magic happens when they help others.  

Author Ian Fee joins Mike and Glenn at the coffee shop, sharing details of his wild ride to sobriety.  From his early partying days to the intense aversion therapy he underwent, Ian has made an impact with the release of his book. 

A friend of the boys, Brian "the musician," joins in to talk about music as therapy and the tragedies of recreational drug use today. His real success story celebrates the solution available to all seeking recovery and community. 

Mike and Glenn chat about gratitude. Doing "the next right thing" has led them to a place of confidence and appreciation for the fact that thankfulness follows action, not feelings.  It is hard to be Grateful and Anxious at the same time.  #ChooseGratefulness

Mike and Glenn swap stories about their re-start(s). Both were building a life of sanity, one brick at a time, by restoring relationships, living responsibly, and accepting what they could not control.  

Mike and Glenn chat about the importance of consistency.  Never missing and doing the next right thing, whether you feel like it or not, brought them to a place they could never have imagined.  Repetition and doing the small things over and over again is the mantra discussed - all while admitting that they don't always hit the mark. 

Don F returns to discuss doing the work for a sober life.  Moments of peace follow the pains of change.  Spirituality, service, and self-pity are dissected and discussed as three guys on the recovery path get together to share the fact that there is a solution.  If they can find comfort, anyone can!

Don F joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop to discuss "Tough Love".  Telling the sufferer the truths of addiction and working with them to bring them to a fulfilling, sober life.  

Dan G returns to the coffee shop, where the boys discuss expectations, acceptance, and humility. Striving to be "right-sized," the talk turns to service and love as the drivers of their new existence.  

Mike and Glenn turn over the host mic to Elizabeth again for Part 2! She is again by the boys and Jackie, a "sister in the program."  Listen in as they chat about being where we are meant to "bee," forgiveness, commitment, action, effort, courage, opioids, pain, and more.  It works if you work it.

Mike and Glenn turn over the host mic to Elizabeth, a previous guest. She is joined by the boys and Jackie, a "sister in the program."  Listen in as they chat about accountability, acceptance, relationships, the eighth and ninth steps, and, of course, the God thing.  

Join Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop as they explore connection, spirituality, life, leadership, health, tapestries, availability, marshmallows, accountability, tools, and other miscellaneous experiences.  There is proof that sobriety works and that peace can exist.  

Mike and Glenn explore when shit happens... again.  Join them as they talk tools and techniques that they use to get through the hard times.  

Coach and Author Chris Janssen joins Mike and Glenn to discuss life transitions and relapse.  Finding it easier to stay sober than to get sober was the foundation of her stellar writing "Grace Yourself; How to show up for the sober life you want," which comes out February 18th, 2025.  Pre-order here: 

Author Ian Morgan Cron joins Mike and Glenn to discuss how the Twelve Steps offer a surprising path of transformation for the well-adjusted, the down-and-out, and everyone.  His new book, “The Fix,” comes out January 28th, 2025.  

2 1/5 years sober, Surfer Mike shares his experience, strength, and hope, having gotten sober during the pandemic.  Multi-tasking wars on the alcohol, drugs, and gambling fronts simultaneously, Mike left us inspired.  

In her return to the coffee shop, Chaylee shares inspiration and hope as she bonds to the strength she found in individual and group therapy sessions. Trusting the process of honest, professional help, she finally feels fully understood and is banking on that power as she seeks her purpose. This is a must-listen for anybody hoping to heal. 

What started as an escape plan turned into the tragedies of DUI(s) into treatment and then to success in sobriety. Join Mike and Glenn as Chaylee shares what has worked for her in recovery and her dreams for the future.    

In "rapid fashion," Mike and Glenn cover topics including "why choose sobriety," "why AA doesn't work for all," "what does work," "what makes a good sponsor," "what is sobriety essential," "the value of surrendering," and "professional sober coaches."  Grab some caffeine and listen in.

Glenn and Mike bust out the topic of bad shit happening to good people.  They land with a sense of peace, not panic; once they move to what's real, connect and use the right mindset and tools to get through it - it's really that simple! Good listen!

Alligators don't fly! In this segment, Glenn tackles the serenity prayer and more. It is a must-listen when we feel in a funk.  

Author Alle C Hall joins Mike and Glenn, sharing parts of her journey through recovery.  Her Book "As far as you can go before you have to come back" - a novel was a worthwhile read.  

Mike and Glenn talk through growth, commitment, and consistency.  "Meeting Makers Make It" could be the sub-title of this coffee chat.

Carole joins Mike and Glenn again to discuss the power of trusting in a program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) that has proven itself to millions over the years.  Her commitment to the words of the AA literature and to spiritual growth is inspirational. 

Glenn's childhood friend Carole joins the boys in the coffee shop and shares her experience, strength, and hope.  Her story, commitment, and passion for AA are evident and left us inspired.  

Join Mike and Gleann as they lay out strategies to get through the ever-changing days that we all face.  Project 10, prayer and meditation, and page 86 are discussed as remedies in a quest to "live in the moment"

Erryk re-joins Mike and Glenn for part 2 of his time with the boys.  It is almost as If there was time with two different people.  His message of hope and acceptance is inspirational.

Erryk joins Mike and Glenn for the first of a 2-part story of darkness to light.  In this episode, Erryk describes the pain of his alcoholic lifestyle.

Podcaster and founder of Spiritual Cardio, Valarie, joins Mike and Glenn to share her version of "soul hustle" 

TJ, the founder of Safe and Sound Foundation, joins Mike and Glenn to discuss his recovery journey and the the projects he is working on in the sobriety space.  

Join Mike and Glenn as they drift from confused to confident.  In this one-on-one coffee, they discuss how the tapestry looks from both sides.

Mike and Glenn unpack, dissect, and discuss what the 12th step means to them and how it plays out in their lives.

Author Paul Summers Jr. joins Mike and Glenn to discuss his book "Hide and Seek—A Dad's Journey from Soulless Addiction to Sole Custody."  Paul's message is a statement of hope.  

Tim G, Glenn's Sponsor, joins the guys in the coffee shop to discuss the 12th step of AA and serving as a superpower. As we might be a light in the dark to those in need, the boys discuss some disciplines and details of self-transformation and supporting others.  

John, from Lebanon Indiana, joins Mike and Glenn to discuss challenges and victories in sobriety.  An ultra runner (a footrace longer than the traditional marathon length), John is also very involved in Life's Journey Recovery Center.  

Special Guest Tim G, Glenn's Sponsor, joins in to share about living life with clarity. The boys shoot through rapid-fire, espresso shots on the topic of Sponsorship.  

Pete, from the FaceBook group "Sober Revolution," joins Mike and Glenn to share his story.  With the weight of alcohol and drug abuse lifted, Pete works a program of discipline, focus, and drive.  His page, a community coming together to support and challenge one another to create a Sober Revolution in people's lives, has been around for six years and shares our mission: to help one today.

Mike and Glenn discuss accountability, sharing tools they use to keep guardrails in their lives.

As Glenn notches another sobriety milestone, the boys discuss "ringing the bell." 

Mike and Glenn bust rhrough a list of descriptions until they settle on the word "Sensitivity" as the focus of their desire to understand, empathize with, and serve those around them.  

Mike and Glenn explore the power of "NO" and "YES."  Protecting and maturing in their sobriety takes effort and confidence; there are times when boundaries and disciplines are most important.  Listen in as these important words are discussed.  

Mike and Glenn take some time to discuss Trust and how the omission of facts bends the truth. They share that they fear the small weights of dishonesty as they can pile up and become risks in sobriety.   

Steve G, founder of Boiled Owl Coffee, joins Mike and Glenn to discuss sobriety and small-batch coffee bean roasting. Odd combination? Not so, as quality and consistency are present in both's success. The session ends with an offer to send listeners FREE beans, so jump in for a chance to get some quality coffee.