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Sober Friends — 308 episodes
Why Do I Keep Apologizing for Needing Help?
I Wasn’t Crying About What I Thought I Was Crying About
The Problem With Being Good at Gutting It Out
I Felt Flat, So I Started Questioning Everything
I Wasn’t as Bad as Them, So I Kept Drinking
I’m Successful—How Bad Could My Drinking Be? | Mike Curry
I Got Sober. I Still Avoid the Phone
I Thought I'd Appreciate it Later
I Was So Tired of Looking Okay — with Brooke Taylor
Most of My Anxiety Lived in the Future
The Disease Model Doesn’t Let Me Off the Hook
The Voice Didn’t Go Away When I Got Sober
Learn to Sit With Yourself
Stop Arguing With Reality for One Day
Sober Twelve Years. Still Avoiding the Phone
A 13-Year-Old Knew He’d Been Drinking
Why You Know What to Do… But Still Don’t Do It
I Did Everything Right… So Why Is This Happening?
The Most Owned, Least Understood Book in Recovery
My Drinking Had a Formula (And It Always Ended the Same)
Dr. Adi Jaffe: Getting Better Is the Goal
Drinking Felt Like It Fixed Me—Until It Didn’t
Doorway or Loophole?
Carrying the Message (Without Being Preachy)
it's Not Your Fault (But It Is Your Responsibility)
Service Work in Recovery: You Haven't Been Nominated to Drink Coffee
Do You Miss Drinking or Do You Miss the Relief?
Outcome vs. Journey- The Control Freak's Guide to Sobriety
Lowering the Bar - Why 'Just Staying Sober' is a Championship Win
You Can Still Be Sober and Have Bad Days
When Not Drinking Feels Louder Than Drinking
I Tried for Three Days and I Couldn’t Cope
Progress, Not Perfect Sobriety
You Don’t Have to Hit Bottom to Quit — Here’s What That Really Means
Secrets, Shame, and Sobriety: Emily Redondo’s Story in Wife Mother Drunk
Acceptance Is Not Giving Up
The Milestones That Matter Most Aren’t on a Chip
The Gift of Gratitude (Even When Life Sucks)
The Straw Man Chapter of the Big Book
Looks Fine on the Outside, Falling Apart on the Inside
What to Say When Someone Asks Why You Don’t Drink
Loving Your Enemies (Even When You Don’t Want To)
Grateful, Not Special: Rebecca’s Recovery Story
What Sloppy Drunks Taught Me About Sobriety
Finding Peace When the World Feels Unsafe
Faith-Based Sobriety vs. The Scientific Method
Why You Shouldn't Read the Big Book Alone
The Secret to Step 12: It Helps You More Than Them
Alcohol Wasn’t My Problem — This Was
AA, Therapy, and Everything in Between
Oops, Was That Alcohol?
Is It Bad Enough Yet?
Angels with Dirty Faces: Amber Hollingsworth on Seeing the Good in Addiction
Help Wanted: Why It’s Hard to Ask and Harder to Accept
Planes, Panic, and Staying Sober
What Happens When the Pink Cloud Fades?
The Booze Stopped Working- Marcy R.s Wake-Up Call in COVID
When Everything Hits at Once—and You Stay Sober Anyway
Staying Sober All Summer Long
Can You Have Fun Without Drinking? Yes—Here’s How
Kindness Isn’t Weak, It’s a Superpower in Recovery
Staying Sober When Life Gets Chaotic- Balance, Busyness, and Letting Go of Control
No Perfect Recovery- Finding Strength in Fellowship
The Mountain with Many Paths: Diverse Spiritual Journeys in Sobriety
When You Can't Change Others- Acceptance as a Pathway to Peace in Sobriety
Catching the Algorithm of Kindness- How Recovery Teaches Us to Fight Resentment
Medication in Recovery- When Is It Right for Your Sobriety Journey?
Celebrating Sobriety- Anniversaries, Milestones, and Different Paths to Recovery
Wasted Energy- Breaking Free from the 'Why Me?' Mindset in Recovery
When Your Spouse Drinks But You Don't- Navigating Sobriety in a Mixed Household
Turning Pain into Purpose- Spiritual Growth Through Sobriety with Katie Campbell
Finding Where I Belong- From Code-Switching to Sobriety with Colbi
Beyond Belief- Navigating Higher Powers and Personal Spirituality in Recovery
Embracing Change in Recovery- Moving Forward Without Fear
Extending a Hand- The Power of Helping Others in Sobriety
Finding Peace in What We Can't Control- A Recovery Discussion on Anxiety, Work Stress, and Joy
Breaking Free from Isolation- How Social Connection Saves Lives in Recovery
The Evolution of Recovery- Exploring Modern Sobriety Programs and Meeting Dynamics
The Surgeon General's Warning on Alcohol- A Frank Discussion on Health Risks and Changing Cultural Views
Finding Fresh Fire in Long-Term Sobriety- Why Newcomers Keep Us Inspired
Breaking Isolation- Why I'm Returning to Joe & Charlie Big Book Study Groups
Staying Sober & Staying Inspired- Battling Recovery Complacency
Social Media, Sobriety, and Support- Breaking Down Barriers in Recovery
Recovery Perfectionism- When 'Enough' Feels Like Not Enough
When Small Triggers Become Big Problems- Understanding HALT in Recovery
Step 2 of AA- Finding Your Higher Power - A Raw and Honest Journey Through Recovery
Weathering the Storm- Finding Purpose and Community in Difficult Times
Conquering Anger and Resentment- A Recovery Journey
Recovery Retreats - Finding Your Tribe Away from the World
"High Bottom" Doesn't Mean No Bottom- Redefining Rock Bottom in Modern Recovery
Beyond Survival Mode- Thriving in Sobriety
Breaking Free from Labels- A Fresh Take on Modern Sobriety with Tricia Lewis
Forgiving Your Past Self- The Key to Unlocking Self-Worth in Sobriety
Is Alcoholism the Real Issue? Rethinking Addiction and Obesity with a Fresh Perspective
Reviving Your Recovery: The Power of New Voices and Virtual Meetings
How do you Stay Sober When You Have Social Anxiety?
Greasy Regrets & Sobering Realizations- The Struggle Between Indulgence and Addiction
Pleading the 5th. And the 4th
Sober Celebrities- Inspiration or Illusion? Exploring the Realities of Famous Faces Battling Addiction
ICYMI: Pt 2 of 2 - The Story of Writing the Big Book Is More Amazing Than You Ever Knew With Bill Schaberg, Author of Writing the Big Book
ICYMI: Pt 1 of 2 - The Story of Writing the Big Book Is More Amazing Than You Ever Knew With Bill Schaberg, Author of Writing the Big Book
Struggling with Faith in Sobriety: A Personal Journey
What We Can't Control
Finding Serenity: The Power of Prayer, Meditation, and Mindfulness
Sober Socializing: Having Fun Without Alcohol
Discover the Secret of Dry July!
What Does Service Look Like in Recovery?
The Family of Origin and Overcoming the Wreckage of the Past
Taking the Next Right Action
Can Chronic Relapsing Negatively Affect Others in the Sober Community?
We Will Not Regret the Past nor Wish to Shut the Door On It
Life on Life's Terms
Preventing Relapse
Why Do We Still Read the Big Book?
Managing Change
Creating a Sober Lifestyle
Health, Frustration, and the Journey to Wellness
Breaking the Cycle: From PTSD to Food & Alcohol Addiction
Breaking Down Walls- Navigating Vulnerability and Self-Discovery
The Purpose of Celebrating Sober Anniversaries
Am I Doing Enough For My Recovery?
Maintaining Passion in Recovery
Confronting Fear: Overcoming Comfort Zones and Anxiety
Breaking the Silence- Navigating Anonymity in Recovery
Unpacking Family of Origin- Finding Strength Through Breakthroughs
Navigating the Gray Zone- Pain Meds, Surgery, and Recovery
Navigating Big Feelings: A Candid Conversation on Sobriety, Messy Houses, and Workplace Anxiety
Character Defects: How They Affect Our Recovery and Our Lives
So You Think Your Sobriety Date Matters? Think Again!
Mastering Dry January: Conquering Cravings Like a Pro
Dry January: From Booze Break to Lifestyle Reboot
Decoding the Big Book - A Vision for You
Speaking Up: Sharing Stories of Trust, Honesty, and Recovery
Decoding the Big Book - Hank Parkhurst, AA's Forgotten Man and To Employers
Identifying, Not Comparing: How to Find Your Own Path to Recovery
Decoding the Big Book - The Family Afterward
AA- Self-Supporting by Our Own Contributions
Decoding the Big Book - To Wives
What Does It Mean to be in Service in Recovery?
Decoding the Big Book - Working with Others
When a Friend Needs Help
Decoding the Big Book - Into Action
Angela Pugh Broke All The Rules and had a Male Sponsor
Decoding the Big Book - How it Works
Vulnerability In Recovery
Decoding the Big Book - We Agnostics
Is Ozempic The Cure for Alcoholism?
Decoding the Big Book - More About Alcoholism
The Benefit of a Sober Community
Decoding the Big Book - There Is A Solution
Building Trust in Recovery
Decoding the Big Book - Bill's Story
Our Recovery Tools to Make it through Challenging Times
Decoding the Big Book - The Doctor's Opinion
Mental Health Issues That Made Us Drink
Decoding the Big Book - Forwards to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Edition
Breaking Free from Fear: Embracing Risks, Learning from Failure
Trailer - Decoding the Big Book
Do You Have to Hit Bottom? How to Know If You Have a Problem with Alcohol and What to Do About It
Unmasking the Power of Sobriety: Tim Westbrook's Inspiring Journey
Navigating Life's Twists: From Worries to Triumphs
Happiest Sober: Madeline Forest on Quitting Drinking and Finding Support and Helping Others
Unmasking Happiness: Navigating Self-Doubt, Sobriety, and the Journey Within
Triumph Over Adversity: From Addiction to Open Water Swims with Ben Tuff
What's Great About Getting Sober?
The Pros and Cons of AA
Meet Megan Webb: A Certified This Naked Mind Coach and a Podcast Host of Not Drinking Today Podcast
From Teacher to Podcaster: Gillian Tietz on Living a Sober Powered Life
How to Find Your Sober Vibe with Courtney Anderson
What Does It Mean to Live One Day At A Time?
Sober Friends Podcast and Last Drinks with Maz Compton: The Tipping Point of Sobriety
Grief, Recovery and Family: Steve C. Opens up About his Brother’s Passing and The Recovery Tools That Got Him Through It
Self-Care In Recovery: How to Take Care of Your Mind, Body, and Soul
How Yoga and Travel Helped Mary Tilson Find Sobriety and Purpose
No One to Share a Drink With: The Hidden Risks of Drinking Alone
AA or Not AA: Tim Phillips on Why He Left the Program and How He Stayed Sober
Setting Boundaries
Laura (@yoursoberpal) Tried To Get Sober Alone. When She Found Her Community, She Dropped the Bottle and Found Gratitude
Laying Alone Crying, Andrea Owen hit her Bottom And Finally Prayed for Help
The Warning Signs Before Relapse
Building a Healthy Relationship with Food with Victoria Yates
Why is Spirituality Important in Recovery?
Dying Sober
Ash Butterss Would Not Stay Sober In the Shadows
Emotions in Recovery
Asking For Help
Living in the Wreckage of the Future
Why Do People In AA Practice Anonymity
Replacing One Addiction With Another
How the Family Could React to Your Recovery
The Big Book Chapter, "To Wives," Is Troublesome
We Still Go to Meetings. Here's Why
The Story of Writing the Big Book Is More Amazing Than You Ever Knew With Bill Schaberg, Author of Writing the Big Book - Part 2 of 2
The Story of Writing the Big Book Is More Amazing Than You Ever Knew With Bill Schaberg, Author of Writing the Big Book - Part 1 of 2
Triggering Other's Character Defects
How Do You Balance Having A Family In Recovery?
Joe Kelley Decided To Recover Out Loud, So Someone Else Did Not Die Silently
Peter Thought His Drinking Was Under Control But Secretly Harbored Self Doubt
How Joe And Charlie Enhanced Our Sobriety
Jean McCarthy Realized She Didn’t Have to Wait for Rock Bottom to Get Sober
ICYMI - Tyler Thought His Drinking in High School Was Normal. It Wasn't
Andrea is Unashamed, Authentic and an Adult Child of Alcoholics
Gregg Champion faced 5 years in prison. His higher power showed a different way
The Oral History Of NA With Insider Pete B
Realizing the Friends that Mattered. Matt's 25th College Reunion
Don't Quit Before the Miracle Happens
Responsibility To Spread the Message. Why We Do This Podcast
Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 2 of 2
Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 1 of 2
600 Days Sober, Kelly G Returns To Share How She Stays Alcohol Free
Accepting What We Can't Change
Coping with Stress in Sobriety
When Lisa Gray Lost Her Son Jordan to Overdose, She Turned Her Pain Into Purpose
Complacency
Behaving Alcoholically
Being The Example You Want Others to See
Why Some Sober People Don't Go to AA
Matt's Wife's In Laws Threw Him Out. It Got Him Sober For Real
Jen Saw Her Bottom was the Floor of a Cliff
Working on Our Character Defects
Getting Through Social Gatherings When You Are Sober
The Family After You Find Sobriety
It Took Sobriety for Ryan M to Participate in Life
Staying Sober on Vacation
The Difference between Abstinence and Sobriety
Get Vulnerable, Get Honest and Get Intimate With Those You Trust. Your Sobriety Depends on It
Remembering Gratitude when Life Gives You Lemons
The Fear Of Financial Insecurity Can Bring You To Your Knees
From Hyper-vigilance to Healing: Steve V's Journey Through PTSD and Alcoholism
Make New Friends in Recovery. You Never Know How Long They Will Be Around
Arlina Overcame Bottles, Bags and Blue Jeans
Service Kept Danielle Sober
An Active Alcoholic Disrupts A Meeting. What Do I Do?
Emotional Sobriety - More Than Just Not Drinking
Eric Was Just Another Drunk
AA Wasn’t Working For Howard L Until He Tried It Their Way
Ego - I Need to Tell You How Great I Am
How We Develop The Memories That Lead to Resentments
Sponsorship - Your Recovery Tour Guide
Mike C Stopped Doing What Got Him Sober. It Almost Ruined Him
Finding a Higher Power is a Journey
Practicing These Principles in All Our Affairs. Wait...All of Them?
What is the Difference Between Being Sober and Being Dry?
Petrified and Weeks Since Her Last Shower, Tanya found AA at Age 18
Booze Nearly Destroyed Gill Tietz's Life. Her Recovery Helps Save Them
E60: Discovering Dry January
E59: Fitness/Outdoor Expert Lindsay Persico Talks About Physical Health When It's Hard
E58: Taking Care of Your Physical Health in Sobriety
TRAILER - Sober Friends Podcast
E57: Jeff Was The Good Brother
E56: Gabe Emerges From His Nightmare
E55: A Powerful Spirituality Conversation with Buddy C - Author of Powerless Not Helpless
E54: Getting Through The Holidays, Sober
E53: Building a Virtual Woman's Group with Kelly from East Coast Sober Squad
E52: Emily B Faced Jail or Sobriety. She chose Sobriety. Part 2
E51: Emily B Faced Jail or Sobriety. She chose Sobriety. Part 1
E50: The Importance Of Gratitude
E49: Remaining Humble, As Life Improves
E48: Making Big Decisions in Recovery
E47: Traditions 10, 11 and 12
E46: Traditions 8 and 9
E45: Kelly Giannuzzi "Seemed" to Have it Together. Until She Didn't
E44: Tim G Didn't Want to Do This, But He's Here Anyway Part 2
E43: Tim G Didn't Want to Do This, But He's Here Anyway Part 1
E42: Traditions 6 and 7
E41: Traditions 4 and 5
E40: Attraction Rather Than Promotion
E39: Traditions 2 and 3
E38: Tyler Thought His Drinking in High School Was Normal. It Wasn't
E37: Tradition 1
E36: Nate Kelly Had A Stroke. It Didn't Stop Him From Drinking
E35: Life After Recovery
E34: Isolation
E33: This Too Shall Pass
E32: Staying On The Beam
E31: Morgan Got Sober Shamed
E30: Mark Gantt - Writer/Director/Producer/Alcoholic
E29: Living in the Wreckage of the Future
E28: Addicted to Sex: Brianne Davis - Author of the book Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict
E27: Rock Bottom
E26: Step 12
E25: Steps 10 and 11
E24: Steps 8 and 9
E23: Steps 6 and 7
E22: Steps 4 and 5
E21: Steps 1, 2 and 3
E20: The Other Side - A Talk with Gerri - When A Loved One is an Alcoholic
E19: Resentments
E18: Living Sober
E17: Regarding the Passing of My Father
E16: Hannah
E15: The Early History of AA - Ebby Thatcher, Bill W and Dr Bob
E14: The Early History of AA - Roland Hazard and the Oxford Groups
E13: Gigi Langer, Author of 50 Ways to Worry Less Now
E12: The Role of "God" in AA
E11: Greg Part 2
E10: Greg Part 1
E9: Who Were Joe and Charlie?
E8: Jon from Scranton
E7: Jennifer M
E6: Steve C
E5: The Tragedy of Tony Hsieh - Former CEO of Zappos
E4: Glenn W
E3: John B.
Remembering Barbara Moran - Support Pancan
E2: Breaking the Cycle: A Journey of Recovery with John I
E1: Hi. I'm, Matt J and I'm an Alcoholic. This is my Story
Introduction - You Are Not Alone - A Recovery Podcast