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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 44 MIN

Turns out... sobriety is selfish (Ep. 03)

from Turns Out: A Sobriety Podcast · host Brian Shoberg

Protecting sobriety can look like turning your back on people you love. We’ve said no to friends, jobs, and even family to keep this thing. We wrestle with the guilt, the pride that had to die, and the moments that proved putting recovery first was the most loving and selfless choice we could make.00:00 – Jake debates whether half a cup of coffee counts as “making progress”01:13 – Why “selfish” can be the healthiest thing you do03:55 – Letting relationships go to protect sobriety08:24 – The slow death of pride in recovery12:02 – How boundaries make space for healing20:49 – Sobriety’s ripple effect on the people around you27:37 – Choosing recovery over comfort, every timeNeed help? Find your local AA or Celebrate Recovery group. Or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

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