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EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 50 MIN

Turns out... sobriety doesn't fix your bad habits (Ep. 07)

from Turns Out: A Sobriety Podcast · host Brian Shoberg

Quitting drinking doesn’t magically make you patient, disciplined, or kind. We talk about the flaws that stuck around after the alcohol was gone, the ones we didn’t see coming, and what it takes to actually change them. Sobriety gave us the chance to do the work—turns out, the work is a lot bigger than just not drinking.00:00 – God Guy tells an overshare-worthy pee story01:25 – When sobriety feels like a switch—but the habits remain05:35 – Brain fog lifts, but control issues creep in09:03 – What’s the difference between abstinence, sobriety, and recovery17:20 – Relapse fears and redefining failure26:12 – Slipping into old roles without drinking44:52 – Spiritual condition check-in: “I’ve gotten sloppy”Need help? Find your local AA or Celebrate Recovery group. Or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

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