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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 30 MIN

Escaping Chaos: Shane Ramer on Sobriety, Fatherhood, and Spiritual Awakening

from What Are You Made Of? · host Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

Mike “C‑Roc” sits down with Shane Ramer for a raw and deeply honest conversation about addiction, chaos, identity, and the spiritual awakening that changed his life. Shane opens up about growing up in a volatile home, discovering alcohol at 14, and using escapism as his default coping mechanism well into adulthood—until a breaking point forced him to confront the man he was becoming. He shares his journey of rebuilding his marriage, learning to communicate without substances, and becoming a father who leads with love instead of avoidance. Together, Shane and Mike "C‑Roc" explore the seductive cycle of chaos, the dangers of numbing emotions, the difference between religion and a true relationship with God, and why sobriety is ultimately about connection—with yourself, your family, and something higher. This episode is a compelling reminder that real transformation begins with brutal honesty, deep self-love, and the courage to choose a better path.Website-https://www.thatsoberguy.com/ Social Media Links/Handles-https://www.instagram.com/thatsoberguypodcast/https://www.youtube.com/thatsoberguypodcast

Mike “C‑Roc” sits down with Shane Ramer for a raw and deeply honest conversation about addiction, chaos, identity, and the spiritual awakening that changed his life. Shane opens up about growing up in a volatile home, discovering alcohol at 14, and using escapism as his default coping mechanism well into adulthood—until a breaking point forced him to confront the man he was becoming. He shares his journey of rebuilding his marriage, learning to communicate without substances, and becoming a father who leads with love instead of avoidance. Together, Shane and Mike "C‑Roc" explore the seductive cycle of chaos, the dangers of numbing emotions, the difference between religion and a true relationship with God, and why sobriety is ultimately about connection—with yourself, your family, and something higher. This episode is a compelling reminder that real transformation begins with brutal honesty, deep self-love, and the courage to choose a better path.Website-https://www.thatsoberguy.com/ Social Media Links/Handles-https://www.instagram.com/thatsoberguypodcast/https://www.youtube.com/thatsoberguypodcast

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