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SOBER AS F*CK
by Sober as F*ck
Sober as F*ck is a raw, unfiltered podcast on sobriety, mental health, and personal growth. Hosted by Jess and Ryan, each episode delivers real stories, practical tools, and honest conversations about rebuilding your life with discipline, clarity, and purpose. From addiction and recovery to mindset, fitness, and relationships, this show is for anyone sober, sober curious, or ready to level up. Expect powerful guests, actionable insight, and real talk that actually moves you forward. New episodes every Wednesday.
Episodes
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Army Vet Joe Yurick: High-Functioning Alcoholism & Finding Freedom in Sobriety
He survived military deployment, built a successful business, and raised a family. But the hardest battle Army veteran Joe Yurick ever fought was against his own alcohol addiction. In this powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess sit down with Joe Yurick, U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur,...
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You Have to Change Everything: Stephen O’Neil’s Story of Addiction, Relapse & Recovery
What happens when you stop treating recovery like a temporary fix and finally decide to change everything? This week on Sober as F*ck, Jess and Ryan sit down with Stephen O’Neil, co-host of the award-winning podcast Chaos and Recovery, for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, relapse,...
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You Don’t Need to Hit Rock Bottom to Quit Drinking | Suzanne Warye
What if sobriety isn’t about giving something up, but finally realizing how much you have to gain? Suzanne Warye is back on Sober as F*ck for a conversation that goes way beyond quitting drinking. Suzanne is the creator and host of The Sober Mom Life and author of The Sober Shift: A Modern-Day...
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Are We All Addicted to Something? The Addictions We Don’t Talk About
Are we all addicted to something, or have we started calling every habit an addiction? Addiction isn’t limited to alcohol and drugs. Gambling, social media, food, shopping, exercise, work, sex, technology, and other behaviors can become compulsive. But where is the line between something you…
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Stop Chasing the Day: Sobriety, Mental Health & Finding Yourself with Nic Collins
Ever feel like you’re chasing the day instead of actually living it? Nic Collins knows that feeling. After years of heavy drinking, hiding his emotions, and trying to be who everyone else expected, he found himself in a jail cell wondering how his life had gotten there. What started as a two-week...
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Everything Looked Fine Until It Didn’t: Jonathan Ball on Hidden Drinking & Breaking the Cycle
What if your life looks completely fine on the outside, but you know something isn’t right underneath? This week on Sober as F*ck, we sit down with Jonathan Ball, alcohol-freedom coach and creator of CreativeAF Coaching, for a conversation about the kind of drinking problem that can remain almost...
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Sober, Golf, and Building a Brand with Purpose | Joe Annotti of Skull and Bogeys
What happens when the thing you love is deeply connected to the thing you’re trying to leave behind? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess sit down with Joe Annotti, founder of Skull and Bogeys, a golf apparel brand built around sobriety, purpose, community, and giving back. Joe opens…
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The Wellness Lie: When Alcohol Gets a Health Makeover
What happens when alcohol gets a wellness makeover? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, Jess and Ryan break down the growing trend of alcohol and THC brands using the language of health and wellness to sell products: low-carb, organic, clean, natural, sugar-free, vitamin-infused, and “get the buzz...
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We All Have 24 Hours: Myke Murray’s Fight Back From Addiction
What happens when addiction takes almost everything from you, but recovery gives you a chance to build something entirely different? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, we sit down with Myke Murray, better known in our house as “Boston Myke,” for one of the most raw, unfiltered recovery…
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What If I Stopped Drinking? The Question That Changed Billy Hyland’s Life
What if the question that changes your life isn’t “How do I stop?” but simply, “What if I did?” Billy Hyland, author of The What If Shift, joins Ryan and Jess to share how one question helped him walk away from nearly 30 years of drinking and begin rebuilding his life from the inside out. After...
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Is Drinking Becoming Uncool? The Sobriety Shift Is Here
Is drinking officially becoming uncool? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess dig into the cultural shift happening around alcohol, sobriety, mental health, and wellness. From the explosion of non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails to younger generations questioning whether drinking is even...
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42 Years Sober - The Truth That No One Talks About with Randy Haveson
After more than 42 years of sobriety, Randy Haveson believes most people are asking the wrong question. In this powerful conversation, he explains why putting down alcohol or drugs is only the first step, and why lasting freedom comes from doing the deeper work of recovery.Randy shares the...
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Sobriety, Chronic Illness, Eating Disorders & Self-Advocacy with Tamie Gangloff
What happens when addiction recovery, chronic illness, and eating disorders collide? In this powerful episode, we're joined by licensed therapist, author, professor, and speaker Tamie Gangloff, whose remarkable journey through 29 years of sobriety, chronic illness, and eating disorder recovery…
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When Women Disappear in Plain Sight | Jessica Guerrieri
What happens when healing, motherhood, trauma, and recovery all collide? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, we're joined once again by bestselling author Jessica Guerrieri to celebrate the release of her powerful new novel, Both Can Be True. Jessica opens up about the inspiration behind the book,...
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How Childhood Trauma Shapes Addiction and the Science of Finally Healing | Barbara Latinka
Childhood trauma doesn't stay in childhood. It follows us into adulthood, shaping our relationships, self-worth, mental health, and often our addiction without us even realizing it. In this powerful conversation, Barbara Latinka shares her extraordinary journey from surviving abuse, neglect,...
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I Hit Rock Bottom Twice. The Second Time Saved My Life | Angelina Garrison
What happens when the life you've built is slowly destroyed by alcohol, denial, and self-sabotage? This week on Sober as F*ck, we sit down with Angelina Garrison, recovery coach for Reframe, who shares the brutally honest story behind her more than 8½ years of sobriety. From binge drinking as a...
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What No One Tells Women About Life After Cancer, Alcohol, and Starting Over | Kelly Gunn
A breast cancer diagnosis changes more than your body. It changes your identity, your relationships, your priorities, and the way you see the future. In this powerful episode, Kelly Gunn shares her journey through breast cancer, sobriety, forced menopause, body image struggles, and the...
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100 Episodes Later: The Truth Behind Building a Sober Community
100 episodes. What started as two people sharing honest conversations about recovery has grown into a thriving community built on connection, vulnerability, and real-life experience. In this special milestone episode, Ryan and Jess celebrate 100 episodes of the Sober as F*ck Podcast by reflecting...
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Laura McKowen: Recovery, Shame, Sobriety & Building a Life You Don't Want to Escape
What if sobriety isn't about giving something up... but finally getting your life back? This week on Sober as F*ck, we're joined by bestselling author, recovery advocate, and founder of The Luckiest Club, Laura McKowen. Known for her groundbreaking books We Are the Luckiest and Push Off From…
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Bipolar, Addiction, Trauma, and the Truth About Recovery with Louise Barnett
What happens when addiction isn't the root problem, but a symptom of something much deeper?In this powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, we sit down with recovery advocate, certified life coach, podcast host, and author Louise Barnett for one of the most raw and revealing conversations we've ever…
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The Truth About Functioning Alcoholism, Trauma, ADHD, and Getting Sober with Denise Koch
What happens when someone spends decades using alcohol to cope with trauma, grief, anxiety, identity struggles, and self-doubt… then finally decides to face all of it head-on? In this raw and deeply honest episode of Sober as F*ck, Denise Koch shares her journey from growing up in a culture where...
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The Hidden Cost of “Functioning” Alcoholism and How Jamie Holliday Broke Free
What happens when a high-functioning corporate professional realizes alcohol is slowly destroying everything he loves? In this raw and deeply powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, Jamie Holliday shares his journey from childhood trauma, addiction, and emotional survival to over 3,000 days sober....
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Marley Doran: You’ve Got Demons to Figure Out | How Alcohol Turned Me Into Someone I Didn’t Recognize
From blackouts, rage, and shame spirals to full sobriety and radical self-awareness, Marley Doran’s story is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on Sober as F*ck. In this episode, Marley opens up about growing up around generational alcoholism, navigating Hawaii’s heavy drinking…
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Breaking the Alcohol Trap and Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be with Danielle Moore
Danielle Moore is not just a sober coach. She is helping people completely transform their identity. Through her platform Soulber Sense, Danielle teaches that getting sober is only step one. The real shift happens when you become someone who no longer wants to escape their life. Her coaching is...
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Jess & Ryan: Why Sobriety Still Feels Hard After 2+ Years | Peace, Burnout, and Real Growth
Most people think sobriety is the finish line. It’s not. It’s the starting point. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Sober as Fck*, Ryan and Jess break down what actually happens after the milestones, after the routines, and after the chaos starts to fade. Ryan opens up about approaching 3…
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Stop Performing, Start Living: Tony Alexander on Identity, Sobriety, and Being Your Real Self
From meth addiction, HIV diagnosis, and losing everything… to over 7 years sober and rebuilding a life with purpose. This conversation with Tony Alexander is raw, honest, and necessary. He opens up about growing up feeling different, chasing confidence through alcohol, navigating identity as a...
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Rethinking Alcohol and Redefining Your Life with Catherine Gray
This week on Sober as F*ck, Jess and Ryan sit down with Catherine Gray, Sunday Times Bestselling Author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, author of Sunshine Warm Sober and her newest release Little Addictions, plus a globally recognized speaker and leading voice in the sober-curious movement....
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From Rock Bottom to Global Impact: Sober Dave on Addiction, Identity & Rewriting Your Life
What happens when alcohol stops being something you do and becomes part of your identity This week on Sober as F*ck, Jess and Ryan sit down with Sober Dave, author, coach, and host of the One for the Road podcast. His story has reached people all over the world and continues to inspire lasting...
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Jess & Ryan: he Accountability Hack That Rewires Your Brain (Not Willpower)
Most people get accountability completely wrong.** It’s not about discipline, motivation, or “trying harder.” It’s about building a system that makes success inevitable. In this episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess break down the exact accountability framework that took a simple two-minute…
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Kristen Beckett: The Truth About “Wine Mom” Culture and Hidden Addiction
Featuring Kristen Beckett | Mocktails and Marathons What does addiction actually look like when no one knows you’re struggling? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess sit down with Kristen Beckett, creator of Mocktails and Marathons, to share her powerful story of overcoming decades of...
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The Truth About Addiction & Recovery for Women with Jen Hirst
What does it really take to rebuild your life after addiction? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess sit down with Jen Hirst — sober coach, founder of Lighthouse Sobriety, and women’s recovery advocate — to unpack addiction, recovery, mental health, and the power of community-driven...
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Can an App Help You Get Sober? Kevin Bellack on Reframe & Neuroscience
What happens when neuroscience, technology, and community collide in sobriety? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess sit down with Kevin Bellack, also known as The Sober Ginger — Certified Professional Recovery Coach, Head of Coaching at Reframe, and host of the Reframeable Podcast.…
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The Second Year of Sobriety: Anxiety, Identity & Personal Growth with Miki Byrne
What does the second year of sobriety really look like? In this powerful return conversation, Miki Byrne joins Ryan and Jess to unpack the deeper layers of sobriety, personal growth, anxiety, meditation, coaching, and radical authenticity. Two and a half years alcohol-free, Miki shares how…
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Jess: Finding Her Place in Sobriety and Owning Her Story
What happens when self awareness, therapy, and personal growth lead you to redefine your relationship with alcohol and mental wellness? In this powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, Jess shares her deeply personal journey of mental health, emotional awareness, and intentional living. Through honest...
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Andi Rogers: From Addiction to Inspiration
In this powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, hosts Ryan and Jess sit down with musician and performer Andi Rogers for an honest, deeply personal conversation about transformation, resilience, and the life-changing impact of choosing sobriety. With more than four years alcohol-free, Andi shares her...
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Elaine Brewer: A Path to Recovery and Radical Self-Reliance
What does it actually look like to choose sobriety on your own terms without shame, without rigid rules, and without apologizing for taking your life back? In this raw, unfiltered episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess sit down with author and sobriety disruptor Elaine Brewer, creator of the…
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Sarah Shoulak: Building a Life Without Alcohol
In this episode of Sober as F*ck, hosts Ryan and Jess welcome Sarah Marie Shoulak — artist, educator, speaker, author, and founder of Sober Bettys — for a powerful conversation about sobriety, grief, emotional healing, and building community without alcohol. Sarah shares how her journey to…
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Aaron Meade: The Power of Sobriety
In this powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, hosts Ryan and Jess sit down with Aaron Meade for an honest, unfiltered conversation about addiction, recovery, and personal growth. Aaron shares his journey from early experiences with alcohol and a deep desire to belong, through escalating drinking in...
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Brenton Sconce:Finding Faith in Recovery
In this episode, Brenton shares his journey into sobriety following a personal crisis that forced him to confront addiction, identity, and the direction of his life. He reflects on how community support, faith, and intentional mindset shifts became foundational to his recovery—and why lasting...
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Michelle Moore: From Trauma To Triumph
In this powerful episode of Sober as Fck*, Ryan and Jess sit down with Michelle to unpack her raw, unfiltered journey through childhood trauma, addiction, and recovery. Michelle shares how early exposure to substance use, unresolved trauma, and environmental influences shaped her addiction—and…
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Jess & Ryan: Season 3 Premiere!!!
Episode Description Season Three begins with reflection, intention, and momentum. In this episode of Sober As Fck*, Ryan and Jess celebrate the launch of their third season by looking back on their sobriety journey, sober holiday traditions, and the personal growth that comes from choosing...
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2025 RECAP & SEASON 2 FINALE
This episode closes out Season 2 of Sober as Fck* and marks the end of 2025 with a curated compilation of the most impactful moments from every Season 2 episode. This recap brings together honest conversations centered on sobriety, mental health, recovery, relationships, identity, boundaries,...
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Tim Taylor: A Sober Christmas Special
From vineyard manager to marathon runner, Tim Taylor shares his powerful journey of stepping away from alcohol and stepping into purpose. In this episode, Tim opens up about working in the alcohol industry, choosing sobriety, and how that decision transformed his mental health, discipline, and...
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Abby Calabrese: From Alcohol to Empowerment
In this powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess sit down with Abby Calabrese to unpack her journey to an alcohol-free life after years of struggling with drinking and the quiet pressure of mommy wine culture. Abby shares what it was like growing up with an alcoholic parent, how…
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Krista Martinez: Breaking the Cycle. A Survivor’s Story
In this powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess sit down with Krista Martinez, a resilient mother, domestic-violence survivor, and the creator of the lifestyle brand Always Improving. Krista opens up about her raw and remarkable journey through addiction, recovery, self-worth, mental...
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Beth McDonogh: Standy By - From News Anchor to Recovery Advocate
Keywords sobriety, recovery, addiction, memoir, personal growth, community support, resilience, mental health, alcohol, transformation Summary In this engaging conversation, Beth McDonough shares her remarkable journey from a successful career in TV news to facing the consequences of her…
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Ashley Kalar-Miller: From Addiction to Empowerment
SummaryIn this episode, Ryan and Jess welcome Ashley Kalar-Miller, who shares her inspiring journey of sobriety and personal growth. Ashley discusses her turning point that led her to quit drinking, the impact of sobriety on her relationships, and how she navigated life after making this...
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S2E46: Peter Baylis: A Celebration of Life and Legacy
This special episode is a heartfelt tribute to Peter Baylis, who recently passed away from Glioblastoma. It compiles his previous appearances on the podcast, celebrating his life, his contributions to the recovery community, and his enduring spirit.Keywords:Peter Baylis, tribute, Glioblastoma,...
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Coaster: The Journey of Sobriety and Creativity
WWW.LINK.TREE/COASTER509 Keywordssober, recovery, alcohol, community, music, parenting, acting, sobriety, Coaster, podcastSummaryIn this episode of 'Sober As F*ck', hosts Jess and Ryan welcome Coaster, a hip hop artist and motivational speaker with nearly 11 years of sobriety. Coaster shares his...
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S2E44: Alex & Alison - Recovery Beans
Summary In this episode of Sober As F*ck, hosts Jess and Ryan welcome Alex and Alison, a couple who met in recovery and have been sober for 17 and 15 years, respectively. They share their individual journeys to sobriety, the challenges they faced, and how their backgrounds influenced their...
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Sober as F*ck is a raw, unfiltered podcast on sobriety, mental health, and personal growth. Hosted by Jess and Ryan, each episode delivers real stories, practical tools, and honest conversations about rebuilding your life with discipline, clarity, and purpose. From addiction and recovery to mindset, fitness, and relationships, this show is for anyone sober, sober curious, or ready to level up. Expect powerful guests, actionable insight, and real talk that actually moves you forward. New episodes every Wednesday.
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