SoberCity

This episode explores OneHeart, a Rapid City nonprofit providing transitional housing and comprehensive services to people overcoming poverty, addiction, and trauma, and the city committee vote to issue a notice of non-renewal for its lease. We hear from the CEO about OneHeart’s full campus model—91 units, on-site partners, sober living programs, and success stories of residents rebuilding integrity and stability—plus concerns about the impact on children and families if the lease is not renewed. The conversation covers the nonprofit’s trauma-informed, long-term approach, community resistance and stigma, recovery and housing challenges, and the personal story of resilience behind the organization’s leadership.

Today is 2 years of sobriety for me. And I planned on talking about my sobriety journey. Instead, this last episode is dedicated to all of you affected by people like me. I am thinking of you today. I am thinking of you every day. We all deserve to be happy, joyous, and free. And no one should be given the power to rob us of that. I hope you find the power to remove the anchors that keep the wind from pushing your sails.  I love you all. I can't thank you enough for listening. For encouraging. And for reaching out. Life really is beautiful. And sobriety is absolutely worth it. And I truly thank God for today, because today is all I have.

Brittany’s Experience with my Alcoholism, Addiction, Lies, and eventually, our Separation My most personal episode yet. I sit down with my wife, Brittany, to share our journey through my addiction, recovery, and the toll it took on our marriage. This is a conversation we’ve never had publicly before. From the early days of our relationship to the breaking point that led to separation, Brittany opens up about what it was like to be married to me during my darkest moments. She shares the fear, the gaslighting, the resentment, and the emotional toll of loving someone struggling with alcoholism and addiction. In this episode, we discuss: 💔 The lies, manipulation, and broken trust  💔 The moment Brittany finally said "I’m done,” and the fear of possibly not being strong enough to stick with it.  💔How sobriety changed our marriage (and the challenges that came with it)  💔 The PTSD spouses often face and why their healing matters too  It’s not pretty, but if it helps even one person, it’s worth it. (Thank you to our friends and family who jumped into the trenches with us. We love you and are so incredibly grateful for you ❤️) Here are Brittany’s recommended resources: Meetings: SMART Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org/ AL-ANON: https://al-anon.org/ Influencers: Annie Parker Instagram: instagram.com/Anniethesafeparent Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AMParker KC - Mental Health Matters Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kc_mentalhealthmatters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kc.mentalhealthmatters/\ Till The Wheels Fall Off Website: www.twfo.com Facebook: facebook.com/TWFOCouple Instagram: Instagram.com/twfo_couple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/till-the-wheels-fall-off/id1645024674 YouTube: youtube.com/@twfo_couple/featured TikTok: TikTok.com/@twfo_couple ☎️ Need help or know someone who does? Reach out anytime:  📧 [email protected]  📞 605.545.2609    Follow SOBERCITY:  ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod  ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod  ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SOBERCITYPod

“The Other Side of Addiction: Amy’s Inspiration and Encouragement for Daughters, Wives, and Mothers”   Seth sits down with Amy, a survivor of generational addiction, for a heart-wrenching yet hopeful conversation about growing up in chaos, breaking toxic cycles, and finding peace without a single drink. This episode reveals:     🔹 Finding her mom unalive at 13 and why she calls it "the best-case scenario" 🔹 How Amy’s mom used her as a pawn, the years of gaslight, and her attempt to abandon her at the Salvation Army   🔹 The effects of being a child of an alcoholic. Hyper-vigilance, “drink counting,” and imposter syndrome  🔹 How Amy repeated the past she wanted to escape until a biker and musician named Tony tricked her into healthy love.    This episode is for those of you who:   ✅ Have you ever loved someone who chose addiction over you   ✅ Still believes "chaos = love"   ✅ You’ve been told "forgive and forget,” but still feel the weight of betrayal     ☎️ Need help or know someone who does? Reach out anytime:   📧 [email protected]   📞 605.545.2609     Follow SOBERCITY:   ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod   ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod   ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod   ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/@SOBERCITYPod  

"From 3 DUIs to Private Jets, Drew started from the bottom, now he's here.” Seth sits down with Drew H., a close friend and fellow recovery warrior, for a raw conversation about addiction, redemption, and the hard-won freedom of sobriety. This episode uncovers:   🔹Drew’s shocking workplace breathalyzer moment, which led to the ultimatum that saved his life.    🔹 How alcohol went from being a way of life to an obstacle to living. 🔹 Drew’s embarrassing alcohol fueled adventures and how he overcame the guilt, shame, and remorse. 🔹 And why it’s the random and illogical things that might ultimately lead us to sobriety. Drew is another excellent example of how sobriety is a superpower, and once achieved, the sky is the limit. Literally. ☎️ Need help or know someone who does?Reach out anytime:   📧 [email protected]   📞 605.545.2609   Follow SOBERCITY:   ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod   ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod   ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod   ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/@SOBERCITYPod  

“This is your Brain. And This is Your Brain on Booze"   Seth sits down with Dr. Koupal, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who’s treated many who suffer with mental illness and addiction, including Seth himself during his darkest days. This no-holds-barred conversation reveals:  🔹 Why alcoholics lie to their therapists and how Dr. Koupal secretly redirected Seth’s addiction-fueled political rants to rebuild his brain   🔹 The 3-phase addiction cycle every alcoholic follows (binge → withdrawal → obsession) and why willpower fails   🔹 Naltrexone’s "drawbridge effect" and how this miracle drug blocks 50% of alcohol cravings, and why the other 50% is where recovery happens  🔹 Genetics, addiction, disease, and choice. What is involved when it comes to addicts and alcoholics ☎️ Need help or know someone who does? Reach out anytime:   📧 [email protected]   📞 605.545.2609   Follow SOBERCITY:   ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod   ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod   ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod   ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/SOBERCITYPod  

“From Chaos to Serenity – Chelsey’s Survival Guide for Loving an Alcoholic” Seth talks with Chelsey, the wife of Delta pilot David (Episode 21), who shares what it’s really like to navigate marriage with an active alcoholic. This honest conversation reveals the hidden toll of alcoholism on families, the lies spouses tell themselves to survive, and how she rebuilt trust after his 0.32 BAC rock bottom. This conversation covers: 🔹 The heartbreaking realization that her husband had a serious alcohol problem 🔹 Being 37 weeks pregnant and alone, receiving a call from the hospital 🔹 Why alcoholics weaponize texting, avoidance, and passive aggression, and how to recognize manipulation. 🔹 The 987-day journey back from selling everything, living with family, and carrying the weight of someone else’s mistake 🔹 Why she stayed and how she managed it Chelsey’s story is a lifeline for anyone loving an addict or alcoholic and proof that boundaries aren’t betrayal, and miracles are found in the mess. ☎️ Need help or know someone who does? Reach out anytime: 📧 [email protected] 📞 605.545.2609 Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/SOBERCITYPod  

“From a Blackout in a Parking Lot to Sobriety on the Runway – David’s Miraculous Journey of Acceptance and Surrender” Seth sits down with David, a Delta pilot whose black out drinking led to losing his wings, his home, and nearly his family, only to reclaim it all through radical honesty and a zero-tolerance sobriety program that will monitor him the rest of his life. This episode is a masterclass in how alcoholism is a rapacious creditor, how rock bottom is necessary, and why we sometimes need to lose it all in order to have it all This discussion includes:   🔹 A 0.32 BAC in a parking lot that cost him his pilot’s license for 987 days   🔹 The humbling experience of going from pilot to professional painter 🔹 His Facebook video that went viral and the importance of life experience and sharing 🔹 Sometimes what we don’t want, is exactly what we need. And our life experience is of supreme value. David’s story proves addiction doesn’t care about your job title, income, status, or privilege, but rather that through recovery we get to rewrite our future. ☎️ Need help or know someone who does? Reach out anytime:   📧 [email protected]   📞 605.545.2609 Follow SOBERCITY:   ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod   ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod   ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod   ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/SOBERCITYPod

“From Loneliness in Alcoholism to True Love in Sobriety - Meet Mark and Maura”  Seth sits down with Mark and Maura, a sober power couple whose stories defy the odds—from Maura’s spontaneous sobriety on a holiday to Mark’s April Fool’s Day wakeup call after 30 years of "managing" his drinking. This episode cracks open the raw truth about addiction’s illusions, why relationships in recovery actually work, and how sobriety can rewrite family legacies.   This discussion includes:   🔹 Maura’s miraculous last drink on Thanksgiving Day   🔹 The "peacekeeper" trap and how Maura’s childhood role set her up for manipulation and ultimately, liberation 🔹 Why and how their marriage thrives 🔹 Immediate family estrangement without guilt, shame, or regret  Their stories prove sobriety isn’t about just honesty and time, but also companionship ☎️ Need help or know someone who does? Reach out, anytime:   📧 [email protected]   📞 605.545.2609   Follow SOBERCITY:   ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod   ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod   ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod   ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/SOBERCITYPod   #ThanksgivingMiracle #SoberLoveStory #BlackoutToBreakthrough #DrywallConfessions #EstrangementAndPeace #NoMorePeacekeeping #SpiritualSurprise #SoberCity

"Jarrett’s Unshakable Peace in the Storm"  Seth sits down with Jarrett, a close friend who went from struggling with alcohol starting at age 12 to now facing a felony trial in days with zero fear. This episode is a masterclass in how addiction warps reality, why jail couldn’t break him, and how he’s walking into court a few days with more levity than most can comprehend.   This discussion includes:   🔹 The insanity of negotiating with alcoholism after multiple DUIs and prison sentences 🔹 Why suicidal despair in jail vanished upon release 🔹 Finding the "sweet spot" with alcohol  🔹 How he’s facing his pending trial not with fear, but with surrender  Jarrett’s story proves rock bottom isn’t a one-time event… but neither is recovery.   ☎️ Need help or know someone who does? Reach out, anytime:   📧 [email protected]   📞 605.545.2609   Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod   ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod   ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod   ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/SOBERCITYPod

"From Parachuting Oxy at 12 to Finding Sobriety at 18 – Clara’s Miracle of Recovery"    Seth FINALLY sits down with Clara, an incredible sober warrior who went from crushing pills in sixth grade to turning tricks for meth by 18, only to find sobriety BEFORE her 21st birthday. This episode is a raw, riveting look at how addiction hijacks identity before you even know who you are and how Clara’s rock bottom became her lifeline.    This discussion includes:  🔹 The moment she was THANKFUL for her first DUI 🔹 Why her party girl persona was just armor for crippling self-hatred 🔹 How sex work fed her addiction to and need for validation, not just money.  🔹 The Super Bowl sendoff that became her sobriety date.    Clara’s story proves it doesn’t matter how young you are when you start, just that you are willing to stop.    ☎️ Need help or know someone that does? Reach out, anytime:  📧 [email protected]  📞 605.545.2609    Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod  ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod  ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod  ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/SOBERCITYPod

"From Chaos to Clarity – Mikayla’s Fight for Freedom"  Seth sits down with Mikayla, who has survived the spiral of alcoholism, heroin, meth, and 20+ jail stints. This episode is a raw testament to the power of surrender, the miracle of recovery, and the hard-earned wisdom that sobriety isn’t just about quitting substances—it’s about reclaiming who you really are. In this episode, Mikayla shares:   🔹 The lie that alcohol isn’t my problem, drugs are.   🔹 How two DUIs in four days wasn't her bottom, but just the beginning 🔹 A manic breakdown that ultimately became her turning point. 🔹 The tools she used to find sobriety.  This is for anyone who’s ever felt like a lost cause. Mikayla’s story proves: no matter how far you fall, redemption is always within reach.   ☎️ Need help? Reach out:   📧 [email protected]   📞 605.545.2609  Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod   ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod   ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/SOBERCITYPod

"From Despair to Deliverance: Brittany's Path Through Alcoholism to Freedom" **Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussions of attempted suicide and adult language. Listener discretion advised. Seth sits down with Brittany, an absolute warrior whose journey through alcoholism took her to the edge of death before a moment of divine intervention changed everything. This raw conversation exposes the brutal reality of addiction while offering undeniable proof that recovery is possible from even the darkest places.  Brittany’s story includes: 🔹 Developing alcoholism as early as middle school and the decades-long cycle of relapse  🔹 The night she nearly ended her life - until a phone call interrupted her plans  🔹 Losing custody of her children and learning true surrender  🔹 Surviving betrayal by a mental health professional meant to help her  🔹 Rebuilding trust with her kids through consistent sober actions From drinking around the clock while barely functioning to finding purpose in helping other women, Brittany's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of radical honesty in recovery. ☎️ Need help? Reach out:  📧 [email protected]  📞 605.545.2609  Follow SOBERCITY:  ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod  ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod  ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/SOBERCITYPod

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 15 “From Ice Picks to Ice Breakers: Cory’s Journey from Prison Yards to Parenting" Seth sits down with Cory—a tattooed former gang member who went from homeless camps to aspiring real estate investor in just three years of sobriety. Cory is living proof that sometimes the loudest wake-up call isn’t getting shot, stabbed or a prison sentence, but the quiet pain in a loved one’s eyes. This discussion includes: 🔹 Getting his first line of meth from his mom at 15 to "sober up" from drinking 🔹 Surviving being stabbed with an ice pick by his own gang—and still not quitting 🔹 The moment federal charges became a blessing 🔹 How he turned a 10-year prison sentence into 5 years probation through radical accountability 🔹 Why setting boundaries with his still-using mother was the ultimate act of love 🔹 Breaking the chain of generational addiction and giving his 2 year old the childhood he never had. Cory’s story is proof that no one is too far gone—and that sobriety isn’t about losing your edge, it’s about sharpening it for what matters. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of violence, overdose, and childhood trauma. Listener discretion advised. ☎️ Need help? Reach out: 📧 [email protected] 📞 605.545.2609 Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod

"Jenny’s Journey to Sobriety and Finding Her Unicorn" Seth sits down with Jenny, a powerhouse professional and individual, devoted wife and mom, who mastered the art of "having it all together" while secretly drowning in the need for control, fear, and wine. This episode is a raw look at how addiction thrives in the shadows and dishonesty, and how Jenny crossed that invisible line where drinking stopped being fun and voluntary, to frustrating and mandatory. Jenny shares: 🦄 The moment she realized she was drinking for the effect 🦄 Why being honest with yourself is a requirement for sobriety 🦄 How religious guilt and being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community played a role in her dependency, as well as her sobriety. 🦄 How Sobriety is a superpower!  Jenny’s story proves you don’t need a rock bottom, just the courage to stop digging. And whether it's loving yourself, or someone else, love is love and it should be celebrated! ❤️🌈 🦄 Check out Jenny's links here: linktr.ee/our605life ☎️ Wanna talk? Reach out: 📧 [email protected] 📞 605.545.2609 Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod  ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod ✅ Facebook: facebook.com/sobercitypod ✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@sobercitypod

SEASON 1: EPISODE 13 "From Big City Trouble to Small Town Sobriety: Kerry's Journey from Broken to Unbreakable" Seth sits down with Kerry—a former big city executive with the picture life to a divorcee with a loss of hope and direction. This episode is a perfect example of how alcoholism is a progressive affliction that can only get worse. Kerry shares her story of going from the "life of the party" to nearly dead on her kitchen floor. How she hurt the people she loves most and how that ultimately changed everything. This is her road map of how she found purpose in the pain she once drowned in vodka.   This discussion explores:   🔹 The dangerous myth of "happy drinking" and how alcohol ultimately steals joy long before it takes jobs or homes   🔹 Kerry's spiritual rock bottom and how she got the "gift of desperation" 🔹 Her 1,800-mile redemption road trip 🔹 Why Rapid City, South Dakota became her unlikely promised land. 🔹 The radical freedom in saying "I'm an alcoholic" in a professional setting  🔹 How to transform regret into propellant and pain has purpose when it helps others Kerry's story proves that sobriety isn't about surviving—it's about finally thriving.    ☎️ Need help? Reach out:   📧 [email protected]   📞 605.545.2609   Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod   ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod   ✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod   ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod  

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 12 “No Such Thing as a Functional Alcoholic: Drew’s 8-Year Journey from Secret Drinking to Radical Honesty" Seth sits down with Drew—a successful attorney, father of four, and recovering "functional alcoholic"—to dismantle the lie that addiction has to look dramatic to be destructive. Drew shares his story of nightly wine dependency, dishonest grocery store runs, and his calendar of failed sobriety attempts which ultimately led him to surrender on October 30, 2016.  This episode discusses: 🔹 Why "two drinks a night" can be just as enslaving as blackout binges  🔹 The misleading ways professionals excuse addiction as cultural, social, and excusable. 🔹 How honesty is crucial to sobriety and adhering to your known values. 🔹 The reality that getting sober does not mean life will not be difficult. 🔹 Why forgiveness, even when not reciprocated, is the ultimate act of self-liberation  🔹 Sobriety is a superpower. From co-parenting through divorce to recently becoming engaged to be married again, Drew’s story proves recovery isn’t about perfection, it’s about trading the illusion of control for the freedom of RADICAL accountability.  If you relate to Drew’s story and would like to connect with him, don’t wait. 📧 [email protected]   ☎️ Need help? Want to talk? Contact Seth at: 📧 [email protected]  📞 605.545.2609  Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod  ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod  ✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod  ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod 

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 11 "The Other Side of Addiction: A Therapist’s Guide for Families & Spouses"   Seth sits down with Tracy Palecek—his own therapist—to tackle the often-overlooked struggles of family members living with addiction. As a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, resilience, and addiction dynamics, Tracy offers a lifeline to spouses and loved ones who feel isolated, manipulated, or emotionally exhausted by their partner’s disease.   This episode dives into:   🔹 Why families of addicts face *more* isolation than the addicts themselves   🔹 CODEPENDENCE - and also, the new movement of PRODEPENDENCE. 🔹 How addicts weaponize blame—and how to stop internalizing it   🔹 The PTSD-like triggers spouses face even after sobriety is accomplished 🔹 Why "dry drunks" can be just as destructive as active addiction   🔹 Boundary scripts that actually work (without becoming the "parent" in the relationship)   Tracy also shares her front-row perspective to Seth’s journey—including the lies he told in therapy for years—and why she believes families deserve their own support systems. Whether you’re navigating a loved one’s active addiction or rebuilding trust in recovery, this episode is a toolkit for survival—and a reminder that your pain matters too.   Connect with Tracy:   📧 [email protected]   ☎️ If you’re struggling with alcohol/addiction (or love someone who is), do not hesitate to reach out to Seth:   📧 [email protected]   📞 605.545.2609   Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod   ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod   ✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod   ✅ YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod 

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 10 "From Blackout to Breakthrough: Kyle's Life-or-Death Journey to Sobriety"   Seth sits down with Kyle who celebrates over four years of continuous sobriety after nearly drinking himself to death at age 27. Kyle shares his harrowing journey which ultimately led to a hospital stay where doctors gave him three options: die, become diabetic, or get sober. With unflinching honesty, Kyle recounts hitting his breaking point when withdrawal hallucinations led him to call 911 during a snowstorm. The conversation delves into his 24-day hospital stay (including 22 days of tube feeding), the spiritual visions that anchored his recovery, and how he now tends bar completely alcohol-free—proving that transformation is possible even in the most triggering environments.   Now thriving with renewed faith and purpose, Kyle offers hard-won wisdom about breaking family cycles of addiction, finding freedom in surrender, and why he considers every sober day "bonus time" after nearly losing his pancreas. His story is a powerful reminder that rock bottom is whenever you stop digging.   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out. You're never alone. [email protected] (605) 545-2609   Follow SOBERCITY: ✅ Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 9 “From Chaos to Serenity: Troy’s Journey to Sobriety" Seth welcomes Troy, a husband, father, and recovering alcoholic whose story of transformation is deeply rooted helpings others, honesty, and humility. With a rebellious attitude and decades of alcohol abuse, Troy’s path of destruction includes 11 DUI’s, 7 stints in treatment, +2 years in the penitentiary, and ultimately leads to facing a 10 year sentence. Troy’s story is a testament that nobody is beyond hope. He talks about the power of accountability and community. Now +3 years sober, Troy shares how he went from a life of manipulation and self-destruction to one centered on honesty, service, and spiritual growth. His testimony is a powerful reminder that recovery is not just about quitting alcohol—it's about healing from the inside out and living a life of integrity, one day at a time. ☎️ If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out. You’re never alone. 📧 [email protected] 📞 605.545.2609 Follow/Subscribe to SOBERCITY: ✅Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod ✅Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod ✅TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod ✅YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod

"From Wine Mom to Free Mom: A Journey of Sobriety and Self-Discovery"  Seth sits down with Alicen, a real estate broker, military veteran, and mother of three who celebrates over 800 days of continuous sobriety after decades of battling alcohol dependency. Alicen shares her deeply personal story—from her first drink at 14 that led to being suspended from her high school basketball team, to becoming a "wine mom" who secretly pre-gamed dinner with friends, to finally finding freedom in sobriety at age 40.  With refreshing honesty, Alicen recounts how she hit her breaking point not with a dramatic rock bottom, but through quiet desperation. The conversation delves into her transformative journey through early sobriety's challenges, including navigating going to downtown Nashville with friends, an all-inclusive resort trip, and becoming an owner of a bar at a lake - all while alcohol-free. Now thriving in her business, marriage, and motherhood, Alicen offers hard-won wisdom about breaking habits and dependency, the dangerous normalization of "mommy wine culture," and why simply removing alcohol wasn't enough—she had to rebuild her identity. Her story is a powerful testament that you don't need to lose everything to gain everything. Alicen’s Recommended Resources: “The Sober Mom” Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B8ja85ZDa/ “The Naked Mind” Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-naked-mind-podcast/id1287269357 “The Sober Mom Life” Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-sober-mom.../id1631208632 ☎️ If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out. You’re never alone. 📧 [email protected] | 📞 605.545.2609 Follow/Subscribe to SOBERCITY: ✅Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod ✅Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod ✅TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod ✅YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod

Episode 7 - Caleb: From Chaos to Clarity Seth sits down with Caleb, who celebrates over 4 years of continuous sobriety after surviving a brutal battle with alcoholism that began at age 14. Caleb shares his unflinching journey through blackout drinking, false criminal charges that nearly sent him to prison for 30 years, and the spiritual awakening that ultimately saved his life.   With raw vulnerability, Caleb recounts how alcohol became his solution for childhood insecurities and social anxiety, only to spiral into violence, near-fatal accidents, and legal nightmares. The conversation takes listeners through his darkest moments - including a DUI that finally forced him into treatment - to the unexpected lifeline he found in a sober motorcycle club that became his chosen family.   Now a devoted husband, father and business owner, Caleb offers hard-earned wisdom about overcoming generational addiction, the danger of untreated resentments, and why simply "putting down the bottle" isn't enough for true recovery. His story is a powerful testament to the miracles that can happen when desperation meets divine intervention.   ☎️ If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, reach out to [email protected] or contact Seth directly at 605.545.2609 for support. You’re never alone ❤️ Thank you for listening! Follow/Subscribe to SOBERCITY ✅Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod ✅Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod ✅TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod ✅YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod

Episode 6 - Holly: 12 Years of Wisdom, Breaking Cycles & Healing Generational Trauma Seth sits down with Holly, a remarkable individual celebrating nearly 13 years of continuous sobriety. With her psychology background and hard-earned wisdom in sobriety, Holly offers invaluable insights into addiction, recovery, and breaking free from generational trauma. She shares how she's maintained her sobriety through life's toughest challenges while helping others like Episode 5's guest Vic find their own path to recovery. The conversation delves into navigating toxic relationships, the transformative power of helping fellow alcoholics/addicts, and understanding addiction through both personal experience and psychological knowledge. As someone who's lived with alcoholism and studied it academically, Holly provides a unique dual perspective on this disease. ☎️ If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, reach out to [email protected] or contact Seth directly at 605.545.2609 for support. You’re never alone ❤️ Thank you for listening! 🙏🙏Follow/Subscribe to SOBERCITY 🤜🤛 ✅Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod ✅Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod ✅TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod ✅YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod

In this inspiring fifth episode, host Seth sits down with his good friend Vic, who has over two years of sobriety and has been a constant source of positivity and encouragement in Seth’s own recovery journey. Vic opens up about her struggles with relapse, emphasizing her unwavering determination to keep trying despite setbacks. She shares deeply personal stories, including the pain of disappointing loved ones, the consequences of getting caught drinking at work, and how she overcame a seriously traumatic experience Despite the challenges she faced at a young age, Vic’s resilience and commitment to sobriety have led her to a life where she is not only living sober but thriving. Her story is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up. Thank you for listening!  If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, reach out to [email protected] or contact Seth directly at 605.545.2609 for support.   Follow and Subscribe to SOBERCITY: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod  - Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod - YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod #SobrietyJourney #AlcoholismAwareness #SoberLifePodcast #RecoveryIsPossible #SobrietySuccess #PodcastForSobriety #BreakingFreeFromAddiction #Recovery #SecondChances #YouAreNotAlone #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #Hope #Transformation #SoberCity #MentalHealth #Community #Inspiration #Gratitude #Friendship #OvercomingAddiction    

Seth sits down with Stephen D. for a candid conversation about alcoholism, sobriety, and the transformative power of spirituality. Stephen shares his long and winding road to finding sobriety at the age of 48, reflecting on the struggles, setbacks, and pivotal moments that ultimately led him to embrace recovery. Now 21 months sober, he opens up about the tools, mindset, and spiritual awakening that made his journey possible. Together, Seth and Stephen delve into the concept of "functional alcoholism," exposing the lies they once told themselves to avoid confronting their addiction. They also explore their shared evolution from atheism to spirituality, a journey that played a crucial role in saving their lives and giving them a renewed sense of purpose. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how long the road may seem. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, reach out to [email protected] or contact Seth directly at 605.545.2609 for support. Thank you for listening. Find Sobercity Online: Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobercitypod Instagram: instagram.com/sobercitypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod?_t=ZT-8ugXZ0vzTeU&_r=1 Youtube: YouTube.com/sobercitypodcast

In this deeply personal and insightful third episode, host Seth sits down with his friend and mentor, Mike D, who has been a guiding light in Seth’s own sobriety journey. Mike opens up about his path to recovery, which began at a young age after leaving prison. He shares how he came to understand that sobriety is more than just abstaining from alcohol—it’s about actively engaging in recovery and embracing the power of fellowship. Mike’s story is one of resilience and growth, as he reflects on overcoming heartbreak after losing his first love to addiction, navigating life’s disappointments, and learning to face life on its own terms. With wisdom, humility, and a wealth of experience, Mike offers hope and inspiration to anyone on the path to recovery. Tune in for an uplifting conversation filled with heartfelt lessons and the importance of community in the journey to sobriety. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, reach out to [email protected] for support. Thank you for listening.

In this gripping second episode, host Seth sits down with Kip, who bravely shares his harrowing battle with meth addiction and his inspiring path to recovery. Kip recounts the depths of his addiction, including multiple run-ins with the law and the looming threat of a 15-year mandatory minimum prison sentence. Despite the chaos and despair, Kip found the strength to turn his life around. He opens up about the pivotal moments that led him to seek sobriety, the challenges he faced along the way, and the tools and support systems that helped him reclaim his life. Kip’s story is a testament to resilience, hope, and the possibility of transformation, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, remember that help is available. Reach out to [email protected] for support. As always, thank you for listening.

In this heartfelt debut episode, host Seth sits down with Marc to discuss Marc's powerful story of overcoming alcohol dependency. Marc shares how his struggle began, the spiral that led to losing his job and marriage, and the moment he decided to fight for a better life—for himself and his daughter. He opens up about the challenges of recovery and the steps he took to find sobriety and purpose again. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or alcoholism, please reach out to [email protected]. Thank you for listening.

Welcome to SoberCity, a heartfelt and transformative podcast hosted by Seth M. New podcast episodes drop February 22nd, 2025. If you or someone you know is struggling, or if you'd like to share your story as a guest, reach out at [email protected].    Life is beautiful. Sobriety is worth it. Thank God for Today. This is SoberCity.