Podcasts about Sobriety

Fourteen years ago, I made the decision to quit drinking, and while that decision changed everything, sobriety has continued to teach me lessons I never could have learned while alcohol was still running the show.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I'm sharing five of the biggest lessons I've learned from 14 years of sobriety. From rebuilding self-trust to learning how to navigate life without alcohol, this is an honest conversation about what it really means to stay sober long-term.In This Episode, You'll Learnwhy sobriety is about so much more than simply quitting drinkinghow rebuilding self-trust happens one decision at a timewhy difficult days and thoughts about alcohol don't mean you're failingthe unexpected gifts that come with long-term sobrietywhy protecting your sobriety still matters, no matter how much time you haveAfter 14 years sober, one thing I know for sure is this: you don't need to have your entire alcohol-free future figured out today. You just need to keep taking the next right step.And every alcohol-free decision you make is helping you build a life you no longer want to escape from.Grab Your Free Gift:30 Day Calendar Day & Night RoutineReady for Support? Here Are 4 Ways to Work With Me:Stop Starting Over ProgramPerfect for the self-guided woman who wants a step-by-step roadmap to quit drinking, break the moderation cycle, and build a strong sober foundation at her own pace.Sobriety CircleFor the community girlie who thrives with accountability, connection, monthly coaching, and ongoing support from women who truly understand the journey. Use code "soberjuly" at checkout to save $10 off your first month.1:1 Sober CoachingFor the woman who wants personalized support, deeper transformation, and a customized plan to stop drinking, manage cravings, and build a sustainable alcohol-free life.The After (Emotional Sobriety Program) The next chapter after quitting drinking. Once you've built your sober foundation, it's time to do the deeper work—healing emotional patterns, rebuilding your identity, strengthening self-trust, regulating your nervous system, and creating a life where you no longer need alcohol to cope.Grab My Masterclass:Free access to my $47 masterclass when you leave an Apple review.Gain access to my Masterclass by submitting a review on iTunes. Email me at sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, reviewing, and/or subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety CircleApply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens after you get sober?For many men, this is where recovery gets surprisingly interesting.You can stop watching pornography. Learn your patterns. Read the books. Attend groups. Get accountability.And yet,You can still struggle to handle your emotions.You can become defensive when your wife is hurting.You can withdraw when conflict gets uncomfortable.You can repeat the same relational patterns in a new relationship.According to Dr. Eddie Capparucci, sobriety is only part of the recovery equation.Eddie is a PhD, licensed counselor, author, and leading voice in Christian inner child work. He has spent years helping men understand the deeper roots of their behaviors and develop the emotional maturity needed to actually live differently.In this conversation, we go beyond "how do I stop watching porn?"We explore what it means to become an emotionally healthy man.And Eddie gives us a practical framework:THE THREE FOUNDATIONS OF REAL CHANGE1. Emotional RegulationYou can have all the right information and still be unable to implement it when you're overwhelmed.Eddie teaches men to practice emotional regulation 3–5 times a day for about five minutes, learning their window of tolerance and becoming more capable of staying present when life gets uncomfortable.2. AwarenessDysregulation doesn't only look like anger.Boredom. Fear. Weakness. Overwhelm. Withdrawal.Eddie teaches men to slow down and ask:"What are my mind, body, and emotions telling me?"That awareness helps you catch what's happening before it builds.3. Understanding WhyThis is where Eddie's inner child model becomes practical.Identify the child or emotional pattern that gets activated. Identify the core emotional triggers. Then use his "What I Feel vs. What Is Real" process to challenge assumptions, fears, and internal lies.The goal isn't just understanding your past.It's understanding why you think, feel, and do what you do today so you can respond differently.And here's the powerful part:Insight without regulation isn't enough.That's why Eddie brings these three areas together:Awareness + Emotional Regulation + Understanding Why.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why sobriety doesn't automatically create emotional maturityEddie's practical 5-minute regulation exerciseHow to discover your window of toleranceHow awareness can prevent emotional build-upHow inner child work explains emotional and sexual patternsHow to identify your core emotional triggersThe "What I Feel vs. What Is Real" processWhy emotional maturity affects marriage, conflict, attraction, and relationshipsWhy real recovery means learning to live differently, not simply maintaining a longer streakOne of my favorite moments is when Eddie talks about his own imperfect moment with his wife.He doesn't pretend maturity means never responding poorly.It means catching yourself, taking responsibility, repairing quickly, and choosing differently next time.Not perfection.Maturity.Not simply avoiding pornography.Learning to lead yourself well.CONNECT WITH DR. EDDIE CAPPARUCCIEddie offers counseling, inner child training, emotional maturity workshops, and practical resources.abundantlifecounselingga.comYou can also email Eddie directly:innerchildmodel@gmail.comOne thing I really appreciate about Eddie is that he personally responds to the people who reach out to him.Understanding the framework is one thing.Understanding your story is another.READY TO GET CLEAR ON YOUR OWN RECOVERY?That's why I created the Personal Recovery Plan, a one-on-one session to help you understand what's beneath your struggle and build a recovery strategy around your patterns, inner world, Heart Hunger, and season of life.

We tend to think of hearing as something that happens in our ears, but hearing is really a partnership between the ears and the brain. And growing research suggests that when hearing begins to decline, it may have implications for cognitive health as well.In this episode of Think Thursday, Molly explores the connection between hearing loss and dementia risk, including what the latest research says about whether hearing aids may help protect cognitive function.You'll learn:Why hearing loss is considered a potentially modifiable risk factor for dementiaHow “effortful listening” may place additional demands on the brainThe role social isolation may play in the hearing–cognition connectionWhat the ACHIEVE trial found about hearing aids and cognitive declineWhy hearing aids cannot currently be said to prevent dementiaSigns that it may be time to have your hearing evaluatedSimple ways to protect your hearing from noise-related damageThe takeaway: protecting your hearing isn't just about preserving sound. It's another practical way to support the connection between your brain and the world around you.Research mentioned:The 2024 Lancet Commission on dementia preventionThe ACHIEVE randomized clinical trial2026 World Health Organization dementia risk-reduction guidance2026 multinational research on hearing aid use and probable dementia ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 96 - Carol May, disruptive ADHD health coach, explores rising diagnoses, now affecting 5 percent of the UK population, links with alcohol misuse and disordered eating, plus practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Shannon and Amanda kick off General Hospital's Night Shift season two, covering the first four episodes from summer 2008. During a night shift at the hospital, a car crashes into the emergency room, Patrick Drake is named temporary chief of staff, Jagger Cates returns to Port Charles and introduces his son Stone to his aunt Robin, and Robert Scorpio turns up hallucinating after a plane crash. Visit GeneralHospitalPodcast.com for more. We'll meet you at the pier. Topics  Intro: starting season two Why Night Shift over a 2020 re-air recap Cast members who have passed away Tania Jones Daycare plaque callback Episode 1, "Crash": title card and guest star Patrick and Robin's opening scene The ER crash and Dr. Ford's death New interns Claire and Kyle, attending Leo Patrick named interim chief, clashes with Robin Robin's badge disabled, threatens to sue Claire and Kyle discuss living together Jagger revealed in Robin's apartment Jagger and Karen backstory Shannon's theory on Stone's mother Episode 2, "Other People's Children": title card Claire and Kyle's roommate story Robin treats a girl with aplastic anemia Adoption agency mystery and trafficking ring Robin confides in Patrick, reports it Fallout from the report Saira Batra introduced, her backstory The praying doctor exchange Jagger, Robin, and Stone talk about his uncle Stone's early behavioral cues Crossword/depression storyline Toussaint and Epiphany backstory Sobriety coach subplot wraps up Episode 3, "Fallen from the Sky": title card Patrick and Robin discuss baby names Robert brought in after the plane crash Robert's hallucinations and appendectomy story Robert's tumor discovery Claire and Kyle's lavender marriage pact Hysterical pregnancy storyline Roommate's thyroid issue and insurance joke Episode 4, "We'll Always Have Paris": title card Syphilis storyline and cucumber demo Epiphany and Toussaint's date Shannon's steakhouse tangent Robert grills Patrick about the baby Robert and Robin's confrontation Robert's colon cancer diagnosis Stone's evaluation and ASD discussion Shannon's detour on autism terminology Jagger's reaction to the evaluation Predictions for episodes 5-7 Sign-off and Monday tease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Sam interviews Curtis Morley, who shifted from tech CEO and entrepreneur to “Emotionologist” after personal upheaval and a difficult divorce. Curtis explains his framework of “counterfeit emotions,” including shame as the counterfeit of guilt, misery as the counterfeit of pain, and sobriety as the counterfeit of recovery, emphasizing that recovery measures “how deep” rather than “how long.” He discusses dopamine dependence, why the problem is the need for pornography rather than pornography itself, and a bus metaphor for witnessing emotions and choosing authentic counterparts. Curtis outlines additional dyads (love/lust, kind/nice, excellence/perfectionism, joy/pleasure) and offers hope through his Be Whole method, plus shares the origin of his song “Whole Again,” inspired by his daughter's healing after a rare blood disease.- - - Sign up or book a call with Curtis! www.counterfeitemotions.com/recovery- - - In the sobriety world you often hear the saying it's only a matter of time until… you have another relapse. In the recovery world it's only a matter of time until… you overcome this for good. Sobriety from pornography is only the first step, but most programs end there. It turns out that sobriety is actually the counterfeit of recovery. A false sense of security with blockers and filters but without curing the underlying issues. People have believed for decades that willpower and white knuckling is enough. That's where the trap is. Sobriety is a life of fear and misery whereas recovery is full of joy and refined. There is so much hope for full recovery. Is possible. People are overcoming the struggle for good.  Freedom from the grind feels amazing to wake up every day with peace and hope. Make a donation and become an Outsider!Follow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook & TikTokSubscribe to our YouTubeCheck out our recommended resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  For more inspiration, read our blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! contact@unashamedunafraid.comTimestamps:00:43 Sam's Recovery Check-In02:00 Meet Curtis Morley - Emotionologist02:59 Entrepreneur Dream Life04:45 Divorce And Counterfeits08:14 Pain Joy Breakthrough10:47 Sobriety Versus Recovery17:04 Digging Up The Demons22:25 Lapse As A Gift25:54 Identity Trap And Hope28:39 Four Drivers Of Urges30:58 What Recovery Really Means32:38 Dopamine Cycle Explained35:38 Rewriting Triggers for Peace38:29 Emotional Bus Metaphor39:28 Guilt vs Shame Research43:20 Counterfeit Emotion Dyads46:41 Authenticity and Peace47:56 Hope and Be Whole Method52:44 Whole Again Song Story

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Adam J. Johnson, a 13 year Army veteran, combat medic, drill sergeant, and discipline coach, for a raw conversation about identity, addiction, and discipline. Adam traces his path from a directionless ex athlete who gained weight up to 275 lbs, to a personal trainer struggling after the 2008 recession, to a 28 year old Army enlistee who became a decorated NCO and senior drill sergeant. He opens up candidly about years of secretly battling alcohol addiction while excelling professionally, the identity crisis that fueled it, and how he built consistent systems to finally break the cycle. The conversation covers his new book, Redefined: The Discipline, and its companion 90 day journal, both built around his five code RTD system for turning self-honesty into lasting discipline. Episode Highlights: 3:29 — Adam recounts gaining 120 lbs after his football career ended, and the wake-up call that pushed him into fitness and nutrition. 15:04 — He shares his biggest life lesson in adversity: failing SFAS (Special Forces selection) after two years of dedicated training. 18:01 — A candid account of secretly battling alcoholism while performing as a squared-away platoon sergeant, living what he calls a double life. 34:57 — Adam explains the RTD system, showing how identity, consistency, and self-trust form the real foundation of discipline. Adam J. Johnson spent over 13 years in the U.S. Army as a combat medic and drill sergeant, training thousands of soldiers to meet standards they didn't believe they could reach. A former college football hopeful and personal trainer, Adam overcame a personal battle with alcohol addiction to become a keynote speaker and discipline coach. He is the author of Redefined: The Discipline and creator of the RTD (Redefined: The Discipline) system, a five code framework built on identity, consistency, and self-trust. Adam offers keynote speaking, coaching, and free resources including a discipline reset guide and diagnostic tool at adamjjohnson.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Title: Sobriety - Another Non-AA Path Episode OverviewAfter a quick shoutout to a new listener in Bangladesh, Mike and Glenn dive into a candid conversation about the diverse paths to recovery. While AA works miraculously for many, this episode highlights that it isn't the only way to get sober. They sit down with Dean Newcomb, a certified CCR recovery coach celebrating 18 years of sobriety, to discuss his unique, non-AA journey. Facing rural isolation and an unwelcoming initial meeting, Dean built his own customized program rooted in a direct, personal relationship with his higher power—bypassing the "middleman" of rigid religious expectations.  Key Highlights & TakeawaysReligion vs. Spirituality: The discussion breaks down the vital distinction between man-made religious rules (the "purple robe people") and cultivating a genuine relationship with a creator. Dean shares how finding God in nature, rather than a church basement, became the cornerstone of his early recovery.The Shift from Pain to Fulfillment: Early sobriety is often driven by the immediate need to avoid pain and consequences. However, as Glenn, Mike, and Dean all note, long-term recovery is sustained by a desire for more out of life. Sobriety isn't just about stopping the bad; it's about actively filling the void with family, education, and genuine experiences.Advice for the Newcomer: Dean outlines three actionable steps for anyone currently struggling:1.      Get Honest: Completely admit to yourself that you have lost control. 2.      Connect Higher: Begin building a relationship with your higher power.3.      Speak Up: Ask for help. Even if you can't get to a meeting, find just one person willing to listen to your story. Guest InformationDean is a certified CCR recovery coach and life coach specializing in helping people who need flexible recovery programs that fit into demanding lives. Listeners can connect with him and read his story on LinkedIn.  or at his website: 

After more than 12 years of food sobriety, I see food addiction recovery very differently than I did when I started.In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, I'm sharing what more than a decade of living in recovery has taught me about overcoming food addiction, managing cravings and triggers, and building lasting food sobriety. I'll also talk about some of the expectations we bring into recovery that can actually make us question our progress when we're doing better than we realize.If you've ever wondered what long-term recovery from food addiction really looks like, or whether you're doing this whole food sobriety thing “right,” this episode is for you.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com

Send us Fan MailSometimes something can hurt deeply even when nothing is wrong.After dropping his son Owen off at college, Matt expected the hard part to be worrying about whether he would be okay. Instead, the emotion hit when he realized the opposite: Owen was ready. He had found his people. He was going to be fine. And a chapter of Matt's life as a parent had changed anyway.Matt and Steve talk about grief that comes without tragedy, what it means to be present for moments you can't fix, and how sobriety changes the way we experience painful feelings. Not every uncomfortable emotion is a problem to solve. Sometimes it just hurts—and learning not to run from that can be part of recovery.Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led PodcastJust Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

My website My Instagram

In this week's episode, my mom and I sit down for a conversation all about how sobriety shifts over time and gets SO much easier. We chat about my sister's recent wedding and the experience of being sober at her wedding compared to the challenges of my first time sober at a wedding. We talk about how sobriety becomes normal life and eventually alcohol isn't even a thought for us anymore (even though that once felt impossible to imagine!). And we talk about the importance of practicing a "growth" mindset rather than a "fixed" mindset in sobriety and in life. This was SUCH an amazing growth conversation both about sobriety and life in general - you don't want to miss this one!Book: "Mindset" by Carol DweckJoin my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my newsletter for FREE sober tips & inspo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop sober mugs & merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch my sober vlogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop my Amazon storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy favourite things⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee.Thank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors! You can view my list of current sponsors here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'll love myself when......I lose the weight....I stop drinking....I get my shit together....I finally become the woman I think I should be.Sound familiar?Here's the problem:What if you don't have to change first... to deserve your own love?This month on Sober & Lit, we're talking dating, sex, intimacy and relationships.But we're starting with the relationship underneath ALL of them:The one you have with yourself.In this episode we're getting curious about:Why we give everyone else compassion... except ourselvesHow alcohol can quietly break self-trustWhy alcohol doesn't actually “fix” what you're feelingHow boundaries can be an act of self-love

Peter (@CrooniesCorner) shares his experience hitting rock bottom, the awakening that allowed him to take action, and how doing hard things over instant gratification has shaped the last year of his life. In this episode, we talk about morning routine/intuition/aim, ego vs. soul's calling, service and surrender, and facing the fear of putting yourself out there. Follow Peter on his social media pages for golf tips and insight: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrooniesCorner Instagram: @croonie18 Thanks for watching/listening! www.insidethemindseye.com

Lydia Nightingale writes under the pen name L. J. Nightingale. She is an author, an actor, a playwright, and a public historian with a Master of Arts in History and a concentration in public history, and she has written plays about German women in the years right after World War II, including work drawn from her own family. Her father's biological mother was a German army nurse captured by the Russians who escaped the camp and made it back to Germany. Her debut novel Drawn began as a pandemic project in March 2020 and became book one of the Lovett and Swire series. For years before that she believed alcohol made her more creative, and she used to get drunk on purpose to write.In this episode she gets into the January 2019 sober date that changed how she works, the bipolar Type 1 diagnosis she talks about openly because a high school friend she had not spoken to in fifteen years found her old podcast episode and said it gave her hope for her nine year old son, and the two hour writing blocks she asks her husband to end because she will otherwise write until midnight. She also talks about the indie publisher that shut down a couple of months after Drawn came out, the first editions still sitting in the trunk of her car, the second edition she re-released on July 7, and why she will not let AI touch any part of her process. Book two is underway, with no publisher and no deadline except the ones she sets herself. CONNECTDrawn, second edition → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=cg8ZjG38q6BNf9TVpYfCUzkHXlIqUsaYoMyRfC0QWGo L. J. Nightingale →https://lj-nightingale.squarespace.com/L. J. Nightingale on Instagram → @ljnightingaleROC Vox → https://rocvox.comNew episodes every Tuesday.Recorded at ROC Vox Recording & Production in Bushnell's Basin, NY.Learn more at https://rocvox.com 

lluminate: The Unschool of Sober Witchcraft – https://illuminateunschool.comSober Witch Life – https://soberwitchlife.comYouTube (Illuminate Unschool of Witchcraft) – https://www.youtube.com/@IlluminateUnschoolFacebook Group (Sober Witch's Bazaar) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberwitchsbazaarLinkedIn (Jen Romanowski) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenromanowskiFacebook (Jen Romanowski) – https://www.facebook.com/jenromanowskiJoin Shannon Torrence and Sunshine Witchski as they discuss the role of spirituality in recovery from addiction, mediumship and the meaning of real magick. Shannon Torrence, host of the Magic is Real podcast, sits down with The Pink Haired Sober Witch to discuss the intersection of recovery and mysticism. This conversation centers on the profound nature of spiritually transformative events and how they shape our daily perception of reality. Whether you are curious about mediumship or seeking a new framework for understanding the unseen, this episode provides a grounded look at complex spiritual phenomena. Throughout the discussion, we examine how individuals integrate these intense experiences into their sober journey. By looking at metaphysical topics through a practical lens, we provide listeners with tools to better understand their own intuitive gifts. If you are interested in hearing authentic stories about the afterlife and the path of a psychic medium, this episode offers a unique viewpoint on what it means to live a spiritually aware life. Subscribe to the Magic is Real podcast for weekly conversations on mysticism and spirituality, and comment below with your thoughts on near-death experiences.Music Credits: Track: Wandering — JayJen [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Wandering — JayJen | Free Background ... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/wanderingFOLLOW Magic Is Real (Host Shannon Torrence) on Instagram: @realmagicshannonEmail me at magicisrealshannon@gmail.com with viewer questions you'd like for me to answer in a YouTube short or to pitch your own story to me for an episode.TO BOOK A MEDIUMSHIP READING WITH ME, just email me! magicisrealshannon@gmail.com Thank you so much for your love and support!Please like, share, comment, subscribe and spread the word! Check out my other podcast, Still Standing, on which I interview inspiring people who are overcoming difficult challenges and circumstances: / @stillstandingpodcastTo order Liveden supergreens ntutritional supplement and support the podcast at the same time: www.magicisreal.liveden.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/magic-is-real--7188029/support.

I sit down with author Michael Easter to explore how modern life's endless comforts and technological conveniences are quietly making us weaker. We discuss how intentionally embracing short-term discomfort, getting out into nature, and finding our personal edge can build deep psychological resilience. Michael breaks down the concept of a "misogi"—a massive annual challenge with a 50-50 chance of success—and shares how stepping out of our comfort zones transforms our perspective on daily stress. We also dive into his personal journey with sobriety, the psychology behind low-friction distractions, and why cultivating intentional solitude is essential today.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction to Michael Easter00:49 - The Problem with Modern Comfort02:56 - How Technology Removes Effort05:07 - Reframing Overwhelm Through Hard Challenges08:59 - Psychological Shifts After a Month in the Arctic13:49 - Becoming a Two-Percenter: Choosing the Stairs19:42 - Sobriety, Discomfort, and Long-Term Gains28:49 - Low-Friction Activities and Slot Machine Architecture34:08 - Building Resilience via Nature, Silence, and Boredom39:44 - Upbringing, Adaptability, and Embracing Your Quirks45:02 - Defining Misogi: The 50-50 Rule50:46 - Moving Toward Your Psychological Edge55:23 - Practical Micro-Habits for Daily Discomfort58:38 - Distinguishing Solitude from Isolation01:06:29 - Closing Thoughts and Resources***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

Have you been cheated on, experienced broken trust? or are you struggling with sex addiction? Join our (Brannon + Tyler

What if the biggest obstacle to changing your drinking isn't that you're doing too little—but that you've decided anything less than a dramatic change doesn't count?In this revisited episode of the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly explores the all-or-nothing thinking that can make sustainable change harder than it needs to be.You'll learn why the Doable Drink Plan starts with meeting yourself where you are, how perfectionism can quietly undermine progress, and why small, repeatable changes can help you build trust in yourself.Molly also examines the long-standing belief that abstinence is the only “real” way to change your drinking. Alcohol-free breaks can absolutely be helpful, but the thinking behind the action matters. Are you choosing a break because it supports your long-term goals—or because you believe anything less isn't good enough?In this episode:Why perfectionism can sabotage progressHow “this isn't enough” thinking keeps people stuckWhy small wins matterThe role of the Doable Drink PlanHow to think about alcohol-free breaks without turning them into a testWhy sustainable change is built through continuous improvementThe question isn't simply, “Am I doing enough?”A better question may be:“Is what I'm doing helping me build the skills and confidence I need for sustainable change?”Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by his friend Katy Margison - nutrition and fitness coach, founder of Athena Nutrition, and known on Instagram as @thesoberweightlifter.After 13 years inside the US healthcare system, Katy walked away from what she calls chronic disease management to coach disease prevention instead. And behind that career change is a bigger story: overcoming alcohol and cocaine addiction, and rebuilding her identity from the ground up. This conversation is about what the hardest form of behavior change teaches us about nutrition, fat loss, social pressure, and becoming the person who follows through. This isn't a lecture on drinking. It's an honest story about what change actually takes.In this episode:Who Katy is: 13 years in healthcare, and why she left to coach prevention instead of disease managementCoaches as the missing piece in preventative healthcare: education, accountability, and more than 15 minutes of your doctor's time"It creeps up on you": pre-gaming everything, the moderation lie, and how 2023 snowballedDecember 15, 2023: rock bottom, and why she still waited until January 1 to quitThe first sober Sunday morning, and what the substances were really covering upWhy food addiction can be even harder: you can quit alcohol, you can't quit eatingTier 1, 2, 3 days: planning for chaos so one bad week doesn't undo everythingWhy maintenance is harder than fat loss, and why comments about your plate are usually projectionWhether alcohol is poison, the culture that glamorizes it, and why we might look at it like cigarettes in 20 yearsThe birth control conversation: 16 years on the pill, and learning to advocate for yourself at the doctor's officeConnect with Katy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberweightlifterWebsite: https://athena-nutrition.com---Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems@johanvesters_ocs on Instagramwww.odysseycoachingsystems.cojohan@odysseycoachingsystems.co

This week, I'm joined by Audrey, host of the Dry Humor podcast, for a very sensible and grown-up conversation about motherhood, college drinking and whether spending your life taking the piss out of yourself is a healthy coping mechanism or simply a way of avoiding your feelings?Audrey lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, two children and two dogs. She has been sober since 11 July 2022 and is an active member of the sober community, including hosting peer-support calls for women. Her podcast, Dry Humor: Finding Levity in Sobriety, explores drinking culture and the messy business of building an alcohol-free life.We travel back to Audrey's college days, when drinking too much was considered a personality, then explore the strange shift from party girl to parent. What happens when those hilarious stories from your past begin to look as though they might deserve a tiny bit more investigation?There's mum guilt, embarrassing former selves, questionable memories, motherhood confessions and willy chat. We also ask when self-deprecation stops helping us connect and starts becoming another stick to beat ourselves with. Have we been saved by our ability to laugh at ourselves or should we just go to therapy?Probably both.

What is the overall goal of vulnerability and is it the end goal? In this part two episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will finish up this topic on understanding vulnerability and staying in a healthy space as we share through a corporate, one on one testimony and/or small group setting.What are some practical examples of healthy vulnerability in recovery?

My website My Instagram

My website My Instagram

Another chance to hear esteemed actor and author DeniseWelch on how alcohol impacts on depression. This was recorded a few years ago, so apologies for references to Loose Women. Denise also wrote the foreword for Happy Healthy SoberConnect with us Thursday 10 Sept in Bloomsbury, 7 ways towellbeing, special guest William Porter 6pm Goody bags included in the ticket ⁠www.thesoberclub.com/events⁠fortickets Been thinking of turning your sobriety to a new purpose?Special offer on the investment ends this weekend so booka call. Join our next free webinar Thursday 17 September 7.30pmRegister here ⁠https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/⁠Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offersholistic sober coach training, our next course starts October 17-18, emailJaney for a chat to see if its right for you – janey at janeyleegrace.comNew to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.If you join for a year its 3160 off!!Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support,accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content onholistic living. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regular zoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentIf you want to support the workgo to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you'redoing this! @janeyleegrace  Supplements for recoveryThe BEST Magnesium blend ever is the blend from Clive – ifyou use this link⁠https://clivedecarle.com/?sld=16⁠for everything you buy, a bit goes into our Sober Clubgiveback fund If you can afford it, also get Vit D3, Amino Acids and Iodine (if you're menopausal) Check out my newSubstack, you can be a free subscriberor paid for some juicy extras SobrietyRocks…& TheWoo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace

When does drinking cross the line from having fun to something you can no longer control?Alex Clapp shares his journey from teenage drinking and blackouts to alcohol dependency, three trips to rehab, drinking three bottles of wine a night and eventually starting his mornings with vodka.After years of using alcohol to numb fear and difficult emotions, a conversation with his 17-year-old son became a turning point.Alex and Sober Dave talk honestly about alcohol addiction, rehab, getting sober, cravings, vulnerability and what it takes to build a life in recovery.Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clariteegroupSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often think we need confidence, motivation, or certainty before we act—but the brain usually works in the opposite direction.In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores how the brain uses prediction, feedback, and experience to update what it believes is possible.You'll learn:Why the brain constantly predicts what will happen nextHow prediction error gives the brain new informationWhat Albert Bandura's research on self-efficacy tells us about building confidenceWhy actually doing something creates evidence that thinking and planning cannotHow feedback can recalibrate confidence over timeWhy uncertainty does not automatically mean a decision is wrongHow small experiments can build both confidence and clarityA simple process to try:Notice the predictionTake the smallest action that can test itLook honestly at the feedbackUpdate what you believeConfidence is not always the entrance requirement. Sometimes it is what your brain builds after you walk through the door.Key takeaway: You don't always act because you know. Sometimes you know because you acted. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Atlantic Group Tuesday Night Speaker Meeting August 25, 2026 Main Speaker: Pamela Welcome to the Atlantic Group Podcast. Our 7th tradition states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting declining outside contributions.” Your contribution covers the expenses of our group, this podcast, and also that of our AA service structure. If you are an AA member who finds this podcast helpful, you can contribute using Venmo @AGTradition7 or Zelle at AGNYCINFO@gmail.com. Under what's it for, please write AG Podcast. Thank you for your support. For any questions, please e-mail: TuesdayAGNYC@gmail.com

Welcome back to Trudge Report Podcast. Thank you for supporting the show. This week we go quickly around the horn before welcoming back a founder and former cohost of TRP, Mr. Bill DeLuca. Bill comes on the show in response to Greg calling him out on some Fantasy Football shenanigans. There are some shots fired across the bow but there are plenty of laughs and it is good catching up with Bill. The recovery segment surrounds the topic of routine in recovery. How important it is, especially early on, to get into good habits in our programs. Certain aspects of recovery that we maybe were not too keen on in the early days but as time went on we realized how integral they were. The difference between boredom and actual peace when we got sober and how we kept appropriately active early on as opposed to when life gets truly busy. We finish the show with the evolution of our lives in sobriety, with family, and in our professions. Sobriety is God given. Recovery is a choice.             -Anonymous-Don't forget to like, share, rate, and download the podcast on all of your listening platforms. Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel, @trudgrereportpod, for other content surrounding sports and trending topics. Trudge on good people. Contact the Guys:Instagram: @trudgereportpodFacebook: Trudge ReportTikTok: trudgereportpodYouTube: @trudgereportpod 

In this episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, Sam, Chris and Joshua discuss how isolation fuels relapse and undermines recovery from sexual addiction. Sam shares relapsing while his wife was away, connecting it to unprocessed emotions, blaming his spouse, and failing to plan for connection; the group emphasizes ownership, accountability, and reaching out in temptation as a key recovery skill. Joshua describes months of isolation amid financial strain, work instability, and possible re-injury that removed fitness as a coping tool, plus feeling distant from God; a child's spontaneous hug prompts him to recognize repeated “love notes” through people reaching out. They reject isolation as ineffective, commit to renewed community and group support, and invite listeners to email their plans to get connected.Make a donation and become an Outsider!Follow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook & TikTokSubscribe to our YouTubeCheck out our recommended resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  For more inspiration, read our blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! contact@unashamedunafraid.comTimestamps: 01:31 Relapse and Heavy Heart02:25 Isolation Triggers04:48 Ownership Over Blame06:52 Make the Call09:08 Sobriety vs Recovery10:44 Refusing to Isolate13:29 Stressors Behind Isolation17:40 God Reaching Out21:20 Affirmations and Identity23:33 System for Temptation27:04 Commitments and Next Steps29:33 Audience Challenge and Wrap

Wellness trends move fast, yet volume two of The Next Frontier Files proves some predictions age well. Revisiting year two of the show, host Jenn Trepeck tracks the guests who forecasted metabolic health, gut health, and body positivity long before they became mainstream conversations, and shows how precision medicine and permission became the defining threads of an entire year.Jenn Trepeck brings listeners of Salad with a Side of Fries a look back at the guest predictions that shaped the year two, August 2020 - August 2021, grading them against what really happened since.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How telehealth and virtual training went from pandemic workaround to a permanent part of everyday healthcare✅ Why metabolic health and gut health became two of the most repeated topics in wellness over the following years✅ What guests predicted about wearable technology, gene editing, and the future of human biology✅ How body positivity and permission-based wellness reshaped the conversation around health and self-imageThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Year two overview explains how telehealth shifted from workaround to permanent wellness trends infrastructure04:42 Chad Levy discusses virtual training, and Amy Marshall shares her perspective on Telehealth and Zoom technology06:55 Chris Burres introduces longevity as a frontier, and Natasa Billeci mentions AI and propels the precision medicine conversation08:49 Toxin exposure and cellular absorption enter the conversation through Tim James' product launch12:01 Corey Phelps highlights her views on meditation and breathwork12:58 Dr. Casey Means discusses metabolic health tools and using technology to return to basics15:53 Gut health gets its first mention by Mike Millner, predicting it is only 2% understood16:53 Dr. Anthony Balduzzi predicts gene therapy, CRISPR, and implantable technology merging with human biology18:25 Catharine Arnston embraces preventative medicine19:13 Sarah Nilsen expounds about CBD and cannabinoid research20:12 Jay Shifman comments on BMI and asks why is it still being used21:17 Sarah Malouf and Farah M. Green raise body positivity and the pressure to redefine beauty standards23:20 Jenn closes by tying the year's predictions together under precision and permissionKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I am chatting with Jessica Guerrieri, an award-winning novelist and essayist whose literary fiction explores the complexities of motherhood, identity, family, and the ways our past continues to shape us. She is the author of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, winner of the 2023 Maurice Prize for Fiction, and her newest novel, Both Can Be True. Beyond her fiction, Jessica is a passionate voice in essays on sobriety and mental health communities. Her book flight includes books that explore alcoholism and addiction. Episode Highlights:How writing became a form of escapism for Jessica as a new mom and in early sobrietyGiving ourselves permission to have an identity outside of motherhoodSobriety, identity, and figuring out what comes next in recoveryHow alcohol can numb both the difficult and joyful parts of lifeWhy reaching for our phones and doomscrolling doesn't actually give us the recharge we're looking forWriting complex women and allowing two conflicting truths to exist at onceWhy Jessica wants to write book club fiction that creates feelings, opinions, and conversationsThe intimacy of reading and how books allow us to experience someone else's life from the safety of our ownA book flight exploring alcoholism, addiction, motherhood, and family dynamicsConnect with Jessica:InstagramWebsiteSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Dare to Lead by Brene BrownNothing Hurt and Everything Was Beautiful by Ben ReevesBook FlightBoth Can Be True by Jessica GuerrieriThe Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (also The Burning Side)The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!InstagramFacebookWebsite

Episode Overview David Deane Haskell, author of Wounded Angels, joins hosts Mike and Glenn at the Sober.Coffee shop (zooming in from Tokyo) for a deep discussion on sobriety, trauma, and moving beyond mere abstinence to achieve genuine emotional healing.Key Discussion PointsBeyond Abstinence to Inner Child Work: Putting down alcohol is the vital first step, but it is rarely the end of the journey. David shares how codependency and unresolved inner child wounds—rather than just the addiction itself—led him to seek deeper healing and ultimately write Wounded Angels for those asking, "Is this all there is?"Trauma Has No Standard Formula: The guys discuss how background doesn't dictate addiction. While some endure chaotic childhoods without developing alcoholism, others—like Glenn, who rated his childhood a 9 out of 10—still succumb to the disease. Understanding personal trauma is about getting well.The "Why" vs. The Solution: When actively trying to get sober, obsessing over "why" can become a distraction. Glenn shared how years of overanalyzing kept him stuck until he accepted his alcoholism, embraced the 12 Steps, and prioritized a spiritual experience. However, once stable, examining root causes helps navigate life's ongoing challenges.Working the Tools Through Life's Storms: Recovery doesn't stop life from throwing curveballs. Mike, Glenn, and David emphasize that regular inventories, processing trauma, and relying on spiritual grounding allow you to remain steady—and even thrive—amid the storms.Honesty in Medical Care: A critical point of agreement was rigorous honesty with healthcare professionals. The group highlights the dangers of mixing alcohol with medications, misdiagnoses stemming from hidden substance abuse, and the absolute necessity of medical supervision when adjusting prescriptions for depression or anxiety.Core Takeaways & Closing AdviceTotal Sobriety Comes First: Nothing else works until the substance abuse stops.Holistic Balance: Long-term recovery requires daily attention to emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health.Message to the Sober Curious: If you are in pain, don't give up on yourself. Keep seeking answers, do the deeper work, and remember: it's better to be better.David Deane Haskell's book, Wounded Angels, is available on Amazon.

Daniel Sterling — former top-ten U.S. ski racer, ex-TV news reporter, and author of the memoir Hungry — joins Hugo to talk about the night he nearly went to prison for cocaine possession, the job he didn't get that changed his entire life, and the mentor who taught him that the best example is a bad example. Daniel now runs a monthly men's group in Denver and writes the newsletter Shared Space.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sol-meets-heart--3691166/support.

Send us Fan MailSometimes you solve the thing you were worried about and feel relieved for about five minutes. Then your brain finds something else that could go wrong.Matt and Steve talk about what uncertainty does to them, from travel and job changes to money, family responsibilities, and situations where you've prepared as well as you can but still can't control the outcome. They also look back at the role alcohol used to play as a reliable way to shut down that discomfort, at least temporarily.Matt isn't trying to become fearless or convince himself everything will work out. He's trying to notice when fear of an uncertain outcome is keeping him from taking the next reasonable action—and learning that sometimes doing what you can has to be enough.Support the show

My website My Instagram

One year ago, I found myself handcuffed in the back of a cop car.Today, I'm celebrating one year sober.But my decision to stop drinking wasn't really about alcohol being this huge problem in my life. The truth is, I had known for a while that drinking just wasn't aligned for me anymore.Even a couple of drinks would mess with my sleep, affect my energy, and leave me feeling like...why am I still choosing this when I know I don't even really want it? And alcohol wasn't the only thing.There were other choices I was making that I knew weren't aligned with my values or the person I wanted to be. My intuition was telling me that pretty freaking clearly—and I wasn't listening.Then, just DAYS before I got arrested, I had one of the clearest intuitive hits I've ever experienced: if you keep doing what you're doing, there are going to be consequences. And those consequences are going to be a DUI.A few days later, I saw red and blue lights in my rearview mirror.Eventually, I was sitting handcuffed in the back of a cop car thinking, Court...you knew. That night became a turning point for me. I decided I was done drinking alcohol.And now, one year into my sobriety journey, I can see that this experience was about SO much more than becoming alcohol-free.It was about learning to listen to myself.Trusting my intuition.Recognizing when something isn't aligned with my values—and actually being willing to make a different choice.In this episode of Boldly Alive, I'm sharing the story of why I stopped drinking, what my first year without alcohol has taught me, and the wake-up call that changed the way I think about intuition, alignment, and the choices we make every single day. If you've ever had that feeling deep down that something in your life just isn't right for you anymore, this episode is for you.Because sometimes we already freaking know.We just have to be willing to listen.Come hang with me: https://www.instagram.com/boldlyalivecourt

The Messy MiddleNobody tells you sobriety has a tough middle season. In this episode, Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams talk about what happens after the initial excitement fades and the real work begins. They normalize the awkward, discouraging stretch where progress is still happening even when it does not feel glamorous. They discuss why the messy middle is a normal part of alcohol-free life, how self-compassion helps more than shame, and why coaching can keep you moving when your brain wants to quit. Key Topics Discussed:Messy middle - The middle phase of alcohol-free life where progress is real but rarely glamorous.Window of tolerance - The growing capacity to feel stress and discomfort without drinking.Data points - Reframing slips or urges as information instead of failure.Co-regulation - The stabilizing effect of support, accountability, and being witnessed by a coach or community.Susan shares this is her favorite part to coach women through! If you are struggling in the messy middle or you went back to drinking and want help getting AF again, book a clarity call to chat with Susan: here: https://calendly.com/susanlarkincoaching/30min We Love Hearing From YouDon't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit! Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Join our private community! Connect with the Podcast Hosts:Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusanFollow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoachingIt is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

In Episode 347, a betrayed partner who recently ended a three-year relationship asks whether her former partner can genuinely recover after more than two decades of compulsive pornography use, high-risk sexual behaviors, drug-fueled acting out, and extensive secrecy and deception. Her central concern is not merely whether he can stop acting out, but whether someone who has spent years lying, denying, withholding, and creating an alternate sexual reality can ever become trustworthy. We explain that sexual betrayal often creates a uniquely profound injury because it strikes at the intimate agreements upon which a romantic relationship is built. The sexual behaviors are devastating, but the lying, gaslighting, and “secret sexual basement” can fracture a partner's entire sense of reality, leaving her questioning not only him, but her own judgment, worth, memories, and ability to trust herself.   We believe genuine recovery is absolutely possible, even after decades of addiction, but recovery cannot be reduced to simply stopping pornography or other sexual behaviors. Sobriety is the starting point, not the finish line. True recovery requires the addict to address the larger patterns surrounding addiction—secrecy, emotional immaturity, shame, reactivity, avoidance, entitlement, and disconnection—and replace them with honesty, vulnerability, empathy, accountability, and proactive transparency. In cases involving extensive deception and major unknowns, rebuilding may require a professionally facilitated disclosure process, appropriate verification, daily transparency, consistent recovery work, and the addict taking the lead rather than forcing his partner to drag him through the process. Trust should therefore return gradually and in proportion to sustained evidence, not promises, apologies, or short periods of sobriety.   Finally, the fact that recovery and restored trust are possible does not mean every relationship should or will survive. Sometimes the accumulated damage is simply too great, and the betrayed partner must assess not only his capacity to change, but her own capacity, boundaries, needs, and willingness to participate in rebuilding something she did not destroy. She also does not need to remain in an unhealthy relationship because she fears he might someday recover and become a better partner for someone else. Love and desire alone are not enough; compatibility, capacity, emotional maturity, and consistent action all matter. The goal is not to recreate the pre-betrayal relationship, because that relationship can never simply be restored. The real question is whether both people can build something new—one grounded in truth, healthy boundaries, sustained recovery, safety, and authentic connectionFor a full transcript of this podcast in article format, go to:   Can my Partner with 2 Decades of Porn Use & Years of Secrecy & Lying Genuinely Recover?Learn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing program at—daretoconnectnow.comFind out more about Steve Moore at:  Ascension CounselingLearn more about Mark Kastleman at:  Reclaim Counseling Services

If you can stay on track all morning only to find yourself battling intense food cravings later in the day, there may be more going on than a lack of willpower.In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, I'm talking about the connection between blood glucose, hunger, cravings, energy, and food addiction recovery. I'll explain why I believe understanding your physiology is an important and often overlooked part of protecting your food sobriety.If afternoon cravings, nighttime eating, or that familiar “I just need something” feeling keeps showing up, this episode will help you start looking upstream instead of simply blaming yourself.Food freedom isn't about fighting your body. It's about learning to understand it while creating the boundaries necessary to protect your recovery.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com

In this episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman, Luis Guzman sits down with chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and hospitality personality Jamie Knott for a raw conversation about building a career, building a brand, facing personal struggles, and continuing to move forward when life gets complicated.Jamie Knott started working in restaurants at just 13 years old as a busboy. What began as a first job quickly became a passion for the energy, pressure, creativity, and camaraderie of the kitchen. After graduating from the New York Restaurant School and working under chefs including Clifford Crooks, Jamie went on to become an executive chef and eventually a restaurant owner.From the Saddle River Inn to Cellar 335 and Madame, Jamie has spent decades building restaurants and learning what it really takes to survive in the hospitality business. He gets real about the rising costs of food and labor, the pressure of keeping restaurants open, taking financial risks, and why success rarely happens overnight.This conversation goes far beyond food and restaurants. Jamie opens up about sobriety, addiction, childhood experiences, self-doubt, fatherhood, and the pressure that comes with being responsible for businesses, employees, and family. He shares his experience staying sober for 14 years, returning to drinking, and learning that recovery is not always a straight line.Jamie also explains how cooking became a way to focus his energy and deal with challenges in his life. For him, the kitchen was more than a career. It became a place where he could completely immerse himself in the work, stay focused, and turn difficult experiences into something productive.Luis and Jamie also talk about entrepreneurship, social media, and personal branding. Jamie explains how putting his personality on camera has helped grow his restaurants and why people want to connect with the person behind the business. His restaurant videos have reached hundreds of thousands of views, proving that in today's world, the person telling the story can be just as important as the product.A major theme throughout the episode is hospitality and human connection. Jamie believes restaurants are about much more than food. They are about making people feel welcome, appreciated, and taken care of. He shares why his approach with customers and staff is simple: if he can do something for a guest, the answer should be yes.Topics covered in this episode:Jamie Knott's journey from busboy to chef and restaurant ownerThe reality of running restaurants in today's economyBuilding the Saddle River Inn, Cellar 335, and MadameSobriety, addiction, relapse, and recoveryChildhood experiences and turning adversity into motivationFatherhood, financial freedom, and responsibilitySocial media and building a personal brandImposter syndrome and the pressure to succeedHospitality, customer service, and creating memorable experiencesJamie's work with Table to Table and giving back to the communityWhy staying in motion can help you overcome difficult periodsJamie shares a philosophy that runs through the entire conversation: keep moving forward. There is no perfect balance, no finish line, and no point where everything suddenly becomes easy. You keep learning, keep working, keep creating, and keep finding ways to turn challenges into momentum.Luis and Jamie have the kind of conversation that feels less like a traditional interview and more like two friends sitting down and talking honestly about life. There are plenty of laughs, restaurant stories, business lessons, uncomfortable truths, and vulnerable moments throughout the episode.If you're a chef, artist, entrepreneur, restaurant owner, creative, or business owner trying to build something without losing yourself along the way, this episode is packed with lessons about resilience, authenticity, personal growth, and the realities behind success.Follow I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman and join the conversation.

One of the biggest worries that newly sober women have is how it will affect their friendships. We're often told that the friendships that ‘matter' will withstand our shift to an alcohol-free lifestyle. And the drinking buddies? Yes, they might fade away. But honestly? It's not that simple. Friendships are tricky, and sobriety can bring a lot of friendship challenges to the surface. Today my therapist mom joins me to share her own story of a deep friendship that did not survive her choice to be sober. We'll talk about what's really needed from both friends in order to make the shift when sobriety becomes a part of your life, and we'll lay out what to expect as you navigate this life change within friendships so that you feel as prepared as you can be. Are you ready to make amazing new sober friends? Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30' and ‘Beyond 30' cohorts. Learn more here! Join me over on my Substack, Sober for Good: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/The paperback version of The Sober Shift with a beautiful redesigned cover comes out on September 29th. Preorder it now! Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tommie Runz shares his powerful journey through sobriety and how endurance running became a major part of changing his life. From overcoming the struggles of addiction to finding discipline, purpose, and strength through running, Tommie opens up about the mindset and choices that helped him move forward.This is a conversation about sobriety, endurance, resilience, discipline, and what happens when you decide to stop looking backward and start moving forward.

Jenifer Lockwood became a surgical nurse in Florida, grew up watching her mother struggle with addiction, developed her own health complications that introduced her to prescription pills, and eventually built a scheme at her job calling in fraudulent prescriptions to pharmacies to feed the addiction before law enforcement set her up at a pharmacy and arrested her — producing a 15 year Florida state prison sentence that she served 13 years of before sobriety, a paralegal career built inside those walls, and a complete life transformation gave everything that addiction cost her a completely different second chapter. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStories #PrisonLife #florida #nurse #truecrimestory _____________________________________________ Thank you to HUNGRYROOT, PRIZEPICKS & AG1 for sponsoring this episode: Hungryroot: Explore my Hungryroot Digital Cookbook "The Commissary Upgrade" at https://hungryroot.com/LOCKEDIN _____________________________________________  PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! _____________________________________________ AG1: For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://drinkag1.com/lockedin _____________________________________________ Connect with Jenifer Lockwood: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeniferlockwood_postconviction/ Website:https://postconvictionalliance.org/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadFH6OUvd0oYsZ49876ZgUNamkrtoguEvoHhTss8b8Eae0YjSpPFNXIEHSGUw_aem_zplLQ5f36CmzUcciKJ03Vw _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:  https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Surgical Nurse's Journey 00:28 Growing Up in Pensacola 02:22 Discovering Biological Father 05:52 Influence of Medical Family 09:15 Early Marriage and Nursing 12:04 Life as a Surgical Nurse 14:41 Sponsor Break 15:14 Traumatic OR Stories 20:36 Addiction Begins 24:47 Mother's Role in Addiction 27:20 Silent Struggles in Healthcare 30:40 Prescription Ends, Desperation 35:20 Arrested in Pharmacy 38:48 Drug Trafficking Charge 41:02 Pharmacy Verification Process 43:36 Bond and Legal Threats 48:39 Out on Bond, Terminated 50:05 Bond Revoked and Withdrawal 52:27 Firing Lawyer, Public Defender 55:00 County Jail Experience 57:38 Sponsor Break 58:47 Legal Process and Plea Deal 01:03:58 Understanding Gain Time 01:05:18 Marriage and New Relationship 01:09:10 Motherhood from Prison 01:13:26 First Day of Prison 01:19:29 Fitting in at Gatson 01:23:31 Becoming a Law Clerk 01:29:51 Prison Shows and Talents 01:31:04 Types of Cases Helped 01:32:32 Sobriety and Self-Discovery 01:35:35 Using Nursing Skills in Prison 01:38:49 Financial Support Inside 01:39:55 Mother's Sobriety 01:40:06 Questioning Sentencing Length 01:42:50 Refusing Cases and Prejudice 01:48:53 Comparing Sentences 01:50:15 Lessons from Encounters 01:53:42 Approaching Release Date 01:55:59 Release and Reuniting with Kids 02:03:36 Josh's Anger and Healing 02:05:30 Current Work and Advocacy 02:08:13 Feeling the Lost Years 02:09:25 Advice to Past Self _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

It's simple, but not easy. To learn delayed gratification you have t learn how to re-interpret your mind and the sensations that flow through you and apply edits "upstream" where the thoughts, feelings, emotions, beliefs, memories & identity concepts live.Getting sober through white-knuckling, fighting cravings & hoping things magically change will always lead you back to drinking.Do you want to keep your hands at "10 & 2" for the rest of your life, wishing, hoping and praying your way to sobriety? Or would you rather go deep into the GPS system and update how your car drives?This is NeuroRepatterning.For 1-1 or Group Coaching visit www.thestopdrinkingcoach.com and apply now. Limited spaces available.

The incomparable, unapologetically Black icon Onya Nurve, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, stops by and spills tea with Yo Aunteas! Onya opens up about the reality of holding the crown. We discuss navigating sisterhood dynamics post-show, getting real about boundaries and friendship, her journey to sobriety, building out her massive new Cleveland creative loft, and her dream of competing on Survivor 53! Plus, stick around for their signature Curiositea game where Onya reveals her definitive Drag Mount Rushmore, constructs an unstoppable Drag Vultron, and breaks down her top Broadway musicals! And of course, the Aunteas celebrate a major life milestone for Auntea Dawon!

Garza sits down in-person with Lacey Sturm. Vocalist for the alternative rock band FLYLEAF. https://instagram.com/flyleafmusicGet Suicide Silence tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour00:00 - Chris Farley Loves Decaf Coffee02:06 - Coming Back After 11 Years09:23 - Lacey's Vocal Problems10:58 - Coping, Avoidance, Anxiety, Fear & Grief24:00 - Christianity, Faith & Belief25:40 - Moving from Florida to Texas27:56 - Returning to Flyleaf38:22 - Getting Into Bass & Guitarv39:19 - Abandonment, Parents, Trauma & Empowerment48:16 - Flyleaf Early Days56:56 - I'm So Sick1:02:13 - Cassie, Columbine Shooting & Evil1:11:11 - Grace & Forgiveness1:13:50 - Prayer, Sobriety & Change1:16:52 - Reaction to Debut Album1:20:48 - Writing Books & Flyleaf Meaning1:27:30 - Strange Experience w/ Record Label & Charity1:32:22 - Music as an Escape // Fun as a Weapon1:34:06 - Molar Pregnancy1:39:30 - How Pregnancy Affects the Voice1:41:09 - Love for Nirvana & Kurt Cobain1:48:11 - Future of Flyleaf Music1:49:00 - Lacey's 5 Most Influential Albums1:50:35 - Daily Prayer

This week on the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, I'm revisiting one of the most-downloaded episodes from the archives: a conversation about Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), physical dependence, and why labels aren't always the most useful place to start.If you've ever wondered, Do I have a drinking problem? Am I drinking too much? Am I addicted? this episode will help you look at those questions with more clarity and less drama.Alcohol Use Disorder isn't determined simply by how much you drink. It exists on a spectrum from mild to severe and is based on how alcohol is affecting your behavior, health, relationships, and ability to control your drinking.In this episode, we talk about:How Alcohol Use Disorder is definedWhy comparing your drinking to someone else's isn't helpfulThe difference between alcohol misuse, AUD, and physical dependenceWhy withdrawal symptoms require medical guidanceHow labels can sometimes keep us from honestly evaluating our drinkingWhy the better question may be: Is alcohol creating results I actually want in my life?An important safety noteIf you regularly experience withdrawal symptoms such as shakiness, sweating, nausea, racing heart, or seizures when alcohol wears off, seek professional medical guidance before abruptly stopping drinking. Alcohol withdrawal can be serious.You don't need to wait for alcohol to become a severe problem before deciding to change.Pay attention to the data. Look honestly at the results alcohol is creating. Then decide what one small change could move you toward a more peaceful relationship with alcohol.Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

We've all experienced struggles around oversharing if we've been in ministry any length of time. What do we do with the scenarios? Where does over sharing take place and become unhealthy? Honesty with intention vs information for attention. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks a part one of a two-part series on understanding, vulnerability, and where we can get stuck with some practical examples. What does healthy vulnerability and unhealthy vulnerability look like?

Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle four powerful questions in this week's Ask Me Anything, covering stepfatherhood, confidence versus arrogance, addiction and sobriety, and the challenge of coaching your own child. They discuss why a biological father and a dad aren't necessarily the same thing, how confidence is earned, why temptation may never completely disappear, and how fathers can balance high standards with grace. Ryan also gets candid about a time he pushed a young athlete too hard and reflects on what truly matters when raising and leading children. The episode closes with an invitation to the upcoming Order of Man War Room.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 00:37 - Wholesome Segment: Guns and Shooting 09:54 - Viewer Questions Begin 10:17 - Stepfatherhood and the Meaning of "Dad" 19:08 - Confidence vs. Arrogance 26:06 - Sobriety, Temptation and Addiction 35:26 - Coaching Your Own Child 46:13 - War Room Invitation and Closing   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready