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Cappy Hour
by Sober Cappy
I'm Brian “Cappy” Cappello — 50% Italian, 99% Irish (I should probably go by Sully). Designed to be fun, and to be THE go-to recoverycast for learning & laughing while killing time. We'll talk addiction & sobriety, plus life's 98 other problems: ADHD, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-love, trauma, connection, regrets, forgiveness, authenticity, inviting discomfort & embracing the cringe. Short on backstories, long on witty, educated banter. I once quit for 3.5 years and am right back there w/28+ months of sobriety, going on infinity. Rebirth: 3/18/24
Episodes
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Can Breathwork Really Help You Stay Sober?
Discover how this simple breathwork technique changed my body and why I finally started taking it seriously. In this video, I break down the 4-4-4-4 box breathing method and share the incredible physical reactions—like twitching and flinching—that happen when your body finally releases trapped...
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You’ll Never Beat Addiction Until You Hear This
In this episode, we dive deep into the real reasons behind addiction and relapse with guest Michael Bugary. If you've ever felt like you're stuck in a cycle of sobriety and relapse, Michael shares powerful insights on how to break free from addiction for good and what it actually takes to…
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Can Understanding Your Genetics Help You Beat Addiction?
What if understanding your genetics could change the way you understand addiction? In this episode of Decoding Addiction, Brian sits down with Len May, founder of EndoDNA and a specialist in genetics, personalized medicine, neurodiversity, and the endocannabinoid system. The conversation goes far...
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Surround Yourself with Alcohol to Stay Sober? Crazy Sobriety Advice!
Can recovering alcoholics really be around alcohol without relapsing? It's one of the most controversial ideas in addiction recovery, and in this episode of The Cappy Hour, Brian from Sober Cappy sits down with addiction recovery expert and author Matt Grace to challenge some of the biggest...
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How to Recover From Sex & Porn Addiction: A Therapist’s Own Recovery I Ep. 32 with David Hanson
In this episode I am joined by David Hanson, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who has spent 8+ years helping people with sex/ porn addiction recovery and heal the shame underneath it all. We go deep on: · What causes porn addiction and sex...
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When Love Isn’t Enough: A Mother’s Story Of Losing a Child to Addiction I Ep. 31 w/ Katie Rizzo
If love could have saved him, he would be alive." When love isn’t enough to save someone from addiction, what do you do? " Have you ever felt like you were fighting a losing battle against a "monster" in your own home? In this episode of The Cappy Hour Podcast, we go beyond the stigma to explore...
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Why Early Sobriety Feels So Boring & How to Fix It (Part 2) I Ep. 30 w/ Megan Willcox
Struggling with the boredom of early sobriety? You aren't alone. In this episode of The Cappy Hour Podcast, we uncover why sobriety feels gray, boring and why relapse often strikes right when things seem to be getting easier. Megan Willcox (founder of Soba Sisters) shares her journey- losing 3.5...
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Can You Ever Drink Normally Again After Alcohol Addiction? ( Part-1) | Ep. 29 w/ Megan Wilcox
There's a voice that lives inside anyone who's struggled with alcohol. It whispers exactly when you're most vulnerable. It knows all your weaknesses. And it never takes no for an answer. How do you stay sober long-term? Can alcoholics ever drink in moderation? In this episode of The Cappy Hour...
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Why I Finally Stopped Trying to Do Sobriety Alone
2+ years sober and I was still struggling. Isolating. Skipping the gym. Pulling away from community. Even doing shots of NA bourbon just to get myself to film this Podcast. Nobody talks about this part. The part where you've already done the hard work of getting sober and then slowly, without…
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Why High Achievers Become Secret Alcoholics… And Nobody Around Them Sees It
"I drank for happiness and became unhappy. I drank for joy and became miserable." That's how powerful alcohol addiction really is. Alcoholism doesn't start with the vodka under your desk. It starts with a couple IPAs after a stressful day. Then a four pack. Then a bottle hidden from your wife.…
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How I Finally Rewired My Brain For Sobriety (After Years Of Failing) | ADHD and Alcohol recovery
What if failing at sobriety wasn't about weakness - it was about never understanding how your brain actually works? For years, I told myself I just didn't have enough willpower. That I was the problem. But the more I dug into ADHD and addiction, the more I realised something nobody had ever told...
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Why Your Brain Keeps Pulling You Back to Alcohol ?
“I almost died… and I still went back to drinking.” That’s how powerful addiction can be. Alcohol addiction doesn’t start with the drink. It starts with the voice that tells you this time will be different. In this episode of Sober Cappy Podcast, I sit down with Chris Follari, who shares the...
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Breaking the ADHD Procrastination Cycle: Simple Systems That Work
Productivity isn’t about doing more… it’s about making things easier to start. In this episode, I sit down with ADHD author Karla Genj (Ivy Castillo) to unpack the real challenges of staying productive with ADHD. From dopamine dips and procrastination to time tracking, routines and…
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ADHD Productivity Secrets That Actually Work (No Burnout)
Why is it so hard to start tasks… even when you know they matter? In this episode of The Cappy Hour Podcast, Bill Widmer breaks down task initiation paralysis, ADHD and why most people struggle with consistency. We dive into the concept of the "minimum effective dose" for building habits without...
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Gray Area Drinking, Sobriety & Alcohol Free Life
Does Your Drinking "Not Look Like a Problem" to Anyone Else But You Know It Is? Maybe you never lost your job. Never got a DUI. Never hit rock bottom. But you think about drinking more than you should. You start over every Monday. And deep down you know something needs to change. That is gray…
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How To Actually Be Productive With ADHD? (Part 2)
Part 2 with Karla is here and this one goes deep. We pick up right where we left off and this time we're getting into the real day to day stuff. What it actually looks like to live with ADHD in recovery every single day? How do you build routines your brain will actually stick to and why are so...
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Can You Manage ADHD Without Medication?
Ever wondered why so many people with ADHD end up drinking too much? Or why getting sober does not automatically fix your focus and productivity? This episode gets into all of it. In this episode, I sit down with Carla, an ADHD accountability partner based in Australia, for a raw and honest...
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What Do ADHD & Alcoholism Have in Common? More Than You Think
What if the reason you couldn't stop drinking had less to do with willpower and everything to do with your brain? For years, we thought we were just lazy, unreliable or broken. Turns out, we both had ADHD. And we were both drinking to cope with it without even knowing it. That's exactly what me…
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Why ADHD Feels Like a Constant Battle I ADHD Brain Explained
In this episode of The Cappy Hour Podcast, I sit down with licensed therapist Jake to explore the powerful connection between ADHD, addiction, procrastination and recovery. Many people struggling with sobriety also deal with neurodivergent thinking, negative self-talk, perfectionism and constant...
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How to Rewire Your Brain After Years of Drinking I Willpower vs Discipline with Nisha Patel
Ever notice that the moment you remove alcohol, your brain suddenly becomes the loudest thing in the room? In this episode of Cappy Hour, I sit down with therapist and sobriety coach Nisha Patel, who has been sober for more than 17 years. Instead of surface-level recovery talk, we dive deep into...
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Why Sobriety Changes Your Relationships | Early Sobriety Struggles with Erin Schaden (Part 2)
Why do so many relationships struggle after one partner gets sober? In this episode of Cappy Hour Podcast, I am joined by Erin Schaden, a divorce lawyer and coach with over 30 years of sobriety. We dive deep into early sobriety struggles, addiction recovery and the rising tension many couples…
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Infidelity Isn’t the Whole Story: Compassion, Boundaries & Recovery
Infidelity Isn’t the Whole Story: Compassion, Boundaries & Recovery In this episode, I’m joined by Erin Schaden (divorce attorney + writer behind “Naked Random Thoughts”) for a deep, honest conversation about cheating, shame, and what healing actually requires. We unpack why public shaming…
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You Can’t Out-Will Addiction: The Lie That Keeps People Stuck
You can’t “out-will” addiction — and believing you can is one of the biggest lies that keeps people stuck. In this episode, I sit down with Jenny to break down why willpower alone isn’t a recovery plan. We talk about the difference between a habit you can “just stop” and an addiction disorder…
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Stop Sleeping with Your Toxic Ex: A Radical Guide to Sobriety
If you’re trying to quit drinking (or you’re sober-curious), this conversation is a practical, honest look at staying sober while dating, socializing, and navigating cravings. In this episode, Koki and I talk about how alcohol (and even relationships) can become a “savior” — something we...
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I Was Dating an Abusive Boyfriend for 35 Years (And He Was a Liquid)
One job. Alcohol’s one job was to “help” me avoid discomfort — and it kept me trapped like an abusive boyfriend for 35 years. In this Cappy Hour Podcast episode, we unpack the real relationship with alcohol addiction, social anxiety, triggers, cravings, and what sobriety looks like when you stop...
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I Quit Drinking Without Hitting Rock Bottom — Here’s What No One Warns You About
I Quit Drinking Without Hitting Rock Bottom — Here’s What No One Warns You About. If you’re trying to quit drinking (without a dramatic “rock bottom”), this episode breaks down the real surprises of sobriety—especially what happens after the “pink cloud” fades. In this conversation, we talk...
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The Super Bowl Clause: The One Event That Could Make Me Relapse
Welcome back to Cappy Hour — with the return of Buffalo Phil (aka “Buffalo Bill”). We get real about sobriety, therapy, and mental health, including the messy parts: triggers, drinking culture, shame, and the wake-up calls that force change. In this episode, we talk about: - How certain...
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I Was Terrified Sobriety Would Be Boring — I Was Completely Wrong
I was terrified sobriety would be boring… and I was completely wrong. In this episode, we talk about why getting sober didn’t shrink life—it expanded it. The peace, the presence, the confidence, and yes… the fun is real. We get into the mindset shift from chasing the next drink to actually…
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Big Sober Energy: Sobriety Is Not What You Think — It’s Better.
Big Sober Energy Sobriety Is Not What You Think — It’s Better. Ep 9 With Koki In this episode, we sit down for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about breaking up with alcohol, navigating the “messy middle” of sobriety, and learning to love the big, loud, authentic version of yourself...
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Quitting Drinking Without Losing Your Social Life!
Quitting Drinking Without Losing Your Social Life! With Phil #8 Struggling with quitting drinking without losing your social life? This video is your guide to a vibrant sobriety journey. Discover how to stop drinking and maintain a fulfilling social life, sharing real stories and practical tips…
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The Ultimate Hack to Winning Life: Sobriety as a Competitive Advantage
Sobriety isn’t just about not drinking — it’s about emotional sobriety, real addiction recovery, and building a life you’re actually excited to wake up to. In this episode we go deep into how to stay alcohol-free long term, deal with cravings, and create “Big Sober Energy” in your daily life. We...
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How The Cold Plunge, Coffee, and Christ Helped Find Emotional Sobriety
Cappy Hour with Max Miller #6 How The Cold Plunge, Coffee, and Christ Helped Max Find Emotional Sobriety In this raw and powerful discussion, Max shares his honest journey to over three years of emotional sobriety, detailing the essential work required to achieve true freedom. We dive deep into…
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Why Willpower Fails and Systems Succeed for overcoming Addiction & ADHD. #5
Today's guest is Ali Alqaraghuli, a NASA postdoctoral fellow who built 4 Steps to Hyperfocus — a simple, plug-and-play system designed for ADHD brains. Undiagnosed ADHD can increase substance abuse risk by up to 400% - - we expose why relying on willpower is a failed strategy for both disorders....
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Boundless Recovery: Unlocking the Freedom to Crush Our Potential
In this episode, we dig into one of the most debated topics in recovery: the word “alcoholic.” Why does the label feel heavy and shame-based for so many of us, even when we’re openly working on sobriety? And is there a way to reclaim it without reinforcing stigma? We talk about: - The difference...
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Reframing Sobriety: How joining a recovery community got us motivated to reclaim our lives. With Tommy Stewart
Transforming relapse into momentum, building community, and learning to let go of perfectionism. In this first guest episode, Tom joins me to talk candidly about sobriety, slipping on a golf weekend, owning it publicly, and getting right back on the horse. We compare AA vs. online recovery...
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The Day Everything Changed: My Journey from Rock Bottom to Freedom (Part 2)
Welcome back to Part 2 of my intro to Cappy Hour. When I filmed these first episodes, I had ~10 months sober; as we launch, I’m now at 19 months and counting. In this chapter I fill in the nine-month gap, talk about how my face (and life) changed as the alcohol-induced rosacea faded, and share…
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The Day Everything Changed: My Journey from Rock Bottom to Freedom (Part 1)
I’m Brian “Cappy” Capello, and this is Part 1 of my story. I talk about how an Irish-Italian family tree, late-blooming confidence, and using alcohol as a “social tool” turned into three decades of trouble. From college nights at Providence and my first DUI scare, to a short marriage I tried to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I'm Brian “Cappy” Cappello — 50% Italian, 99% Irish (I should probably go by Sully). Designed to be fun, and to be THE go-to recoverycast for learning & laughing while killing time. We'll talk addiction & sobriety, plus life's 98 other problems: ADHD, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-love, trauma, connection, regrets, forgiveness, authenticity, inviting discomfort & embracing the cringe. Short on backstories, long on witty, educated banter. I once quit for 3.5 years and am right back there w/28+ months of sobriety, going on infinity. Rebirth: 3/18/24
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