In this episode of the show, we have Thomas, who shares his inspiring journey toward sobriety. Thomas discusses his childhood and his teenage years filled with minor troubles. He recounts how his drinking habits escalated during his bartending

Garrett struggled for years attempting to moderate his alcohol intake. True freedom was found in sobriety.

12 days ago 54m 17s

In this episode of the Podcast, Garrett shares his journey of growing up in a small town in Iowa, enjoying a seemingly normal childhood, and later struggling with alcohol. Reflecting on his high school years, college days, and the progressive i

Jen's journey began with teenage drinking to fit in, transitioned into the mommy wine culture, and ultimately led her to sobriety.

25 days ago 58m 58s

In this episode, Jen shares her journey with alcohol, from her early days of drinking at 15 to her decision to become sober. Growing up in a household without alcohol, Jen discusses how she turned to drinking to fit in and cope with insecuritie

For Saz moderating her alcohol intake never worked. Quitting completely was the answer.

May 10th, 2024 1h 6m

In this episode, we have Saz, she discusses her struggles with drinking, its roots in her childhood, and the escalated challenges she faced through her teenage years to adulthood because of it. Despite a supportive family and a seemingly happy

Progressively, alcohol (wine) took over Megan's life, and sobriety was the ultimate power move.

May 3rd, 2024 1h 7m

In this episode, my friend Megan Wilcox shares her life story, emphasizing the struggle with her self-worth, addiction, and eventually finding sobriety. Growing up, her parents divorced, and Megan faced difficulties fitting in and experienced a

Sober Since 2012 MJ shares his struggles with addiction and the story of how it unfolded.

May 1st, 2024 1h 2m

In this episode, we have MJ who has been sober since 2012 and opens up about his challenging journey from a troubled childhood in New York City, marked by overprotection and bullying, to his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction as an adul

Alcohol had become such a part of Leigh's identity, but she knew drinking was no longer an option, and it was her responsibility to make the changes.

Apr 24th, 2024 52m 33s

In this episode of the Podcast, we have Leigh, discussing her journey to sobriety. Leigh shares her upbringing in a traditional household in Missouri, where drinking was not part of the story, her initial encounter with alcohol in college, and

Johnny saw addiction first hand growing up and swore that would never be his life until it was.

Apr 18th, 2024 51m 31s

In this episode, we have Johnny a veteran who shares his transformative journey from growing up amidst the chaos of his brothers' addiction during the South Florida crack epidemic, to falling into his destructive cycle of substance abuse. Despi

Anne got stuck on the moderation hamster wheel with alcohol until she quit drinking alcohol for good.

Apr 16th, 2024 53m 51s

In this episode, we have Anne’s heartfelt story of growing up with a father struggling with addiction, his involvement in the Cornbread Mafia, and her own battles with drinking. Anne discusses the impact of her father's addiction on her childho

From Chaos to Clarity: Brandi's Journey Through Addiction and Redemption

Apr 12th, 2024 52m 31s

In this episode we have Brandi, who openly shares her harrowing journey through a rocky childhood riddled with exposure to alcohol and abuse, leading to her own struggles with alcohol and substance abuse. Brandi narrates how early childhood t

Jenna, a mother of six, knew alcohol was a problem since she started at 14 years old; she could never have just one.

Apr 9th, 2024 47m 46s

In this episode, we are joined by Jenna, who shares her story from childhood as a 4.0 student who excelled in sports. And at 14 everything changed when alcohol became involved in her life. She discusses the impact of her mother’s hidden strugg

John hated alcohol and swore it would never take over his life, but it did.

Apr 5th, 2024 48m 40s

In this episode, we have John, who shares his deeply personal journey through childhood challenges, struggles with self-esteem and self-confidence, his battle with alcohol addiction, and eventually finding sobriety. Growing up in a family grapp

Chris was sober for 8.5 years before having "Just a few drinks" - 17 years sober - Chris shares the story.

Apr 2nd, 2024 46m 49s

In this episode we have Chris, who shares his compelling story of growing up in East Texas, his battles with alcoholism and drug abuse, and his journey to sobriety. Born in 1972 in Tyler, Texas, Chris grew up witnessing heavy drinking in his co

Alcohol helped Suze cope with the emotions resulting from several traumatic experiences in her life, but it came at a very high cost. Getting sober changed everything.

Mar 29th, 2024 53m

In this episode, we have Suze from England who shares she faced various significant life challenges, including being sent away to boarding school at a young age, facing bullying, the sudden death of her mother, and surviving the terrifying 2004

10 things you need to know about getting and staying sober.

Mar 27th, 2024 16m 16s

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

Alcohol played such a substantial role in Jordans life she never saw a way out.

Mar 22nd, 2024 52m 23s

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 alco

Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player who received a lifetime ban from the league, shares his struggle with alcohol and cocaine.

Mar 20th, 2024 42m 43s

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 chall

For Lucy alcohol seemed to help her check all the boxes until it caused so much chaos in her life.

Mar 15th, 2024 47m 41s

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 i

Meg's Journey from Gray Area Wine Drinking to sober curious to living a sober life.

Mar 12th, 2024 51m 26s

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

Josh Connelly found the ultimate escape from himself with alcohol and drugs, sober since 2012.

Mar 7th, 2024 47m 32s

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

Surviving Trauma and Embracing Sobriety: Johnny's Journey

Mar 5th, 2024 48m 41s

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 al

Hadley experienced relief from her first drink of alcohol at 14 and went from binge drinking in college to mommy wine culture.

Feb 28th, 2024 55m 9s

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 tha

After losing his father in a drunk driving accident, Gregg felt different. Alcohol and drugs covered up the pain.

Feb 27th, 2024 48m 34s

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

Nick had tried sobriety before but struggled to be honest with himself and others. Changing that would change everything.

Feb 23rd, 2024 57m 31s

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 alcoh

Michelle Smith discovered that alcohol provided an escape from all of life’s responsibilities and it took her to a very dark place.

Feb 20th, 2024 52m 52s

Michelle Smith (recoveryisthenewblack) who shares openly about her late-onset addiction to alcohol and turbulent journey to sobriety. Growing up in a household filled with alcoholism, she focused on academics and her career before gradually sli