For The Love of the Game: Finding Joy in Sobriety Ep 10

In this milestone episode of The Clean Play Podcast, Anne and Chris explore what it really means to love the game—of basketball, of healing, and of life.From childhood memories of MJ and Kobe to the grind of college athletics, Anne shares how her relationship with basketball has evolved through seasons of burnout, injury, and rediscovery. Together, they draw the parallels between athletic passion and the sober journey—how staying in love with the process, not just the wins, is what keeps you in the game long-term.Chris reflects on early recovery and how he first fell in love with sobriety—not for what it took away, but for what it gave back: laughter, connection, and genuine joy. The two unpack why growth requires community, why mindset isn’t built in isolation, and why learning to love your own evolution is the ultimate win.Whether you’re rebuilding after sport, chasing consistency in recovery, or just trying to reconnect with what lights you up, this episode reminds you that joy is not the reward—it’s the fuel.You’ll Learn:How to stay connected to your why when motivation fadesThe difference between loving the work and loving the resultWhy growth in sobriety mirrors the evolution of great athletesHow community and curiosity keep passion aliveWhy joy is a practice, not a finish lineKey Quote:“If you want to run fast, run alone. If you want to run far, run with others.”