Sobriety, Spirituality, and Shame: A Real Conversation with Chris Tompkins

In this episode of Out and About AF, I sit down with therapist and author Chris Tompkins for a really honest conversation about sobriety, spirituality, and what recovery can look like within the LGBTQIA+ community.Chris shares his personal journey to getting sober and we talk about how shame shows up for so many gay men — and how it can impact our relationship with alcohol and other substances. We also get into the importance of community, the need for truly safe spaces, and the reality that there’s no one “right” way to do sobriety. Chris also shares more about his upcoming book and the work he’s doing to help gay men heal shame and build self-love.This episode is for anyone who’s sober, sober-curious, or just starting to question their relationship with alcohol and wanting something that feels more intentional — without the pressure of being perfect.Where to find Chris Tompkins:👉 Instagram👉 WebsiteConnect with me / Out and About AF:👉 Instagram👉 Website Want to work together?I offer a 12-week alcohol-free coaching program that’s focused on progress, not perfection. We move through four phases — awareness, regulation, identity, and integration — so you can build an alcohol-free life that actually feels good and sustainable.👉 Apply Here