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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 44 MIN

"Tired Dad", Sober Life: Jon's Story

from The Sober New Yorker · host Melissa McGovern

This week, I'm joined by Jon Gustin—better known as The Tired Dad and author of the new book The Tired Dad: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most. Jon opens up about his journey from numbing with alcohol to living with intention, honesty, and presence. We talk shame, sobriety, mental health, fatherhood, and what it really takes to stop escaping and start feeling your life again.Jon's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetireddad/Buy his book:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784324/the-tired-dad-by-jon-gustin/

This week, I'm joined by Jon Gustin—better known as The Tired Dad and author of the new book The Tired Dad: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most. Jon opens up about his journey from numbing with alcohol to living with intention, honesty, and presence. We talk shame, sobriety, mental health, fatherhood, and what it really takes to stop escaping and start feeling your life again.Jon's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetireddad/Buy his book:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784324/the-tired-dad-by-jon-gustin/

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