Sober Friends
665 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★ - 676 ratingsThe Sober Friends Podcast is a weekly show where you can listen to inspiring and honest conversations about sobriety, recovery, and wellness. Hosted by Matt J who has been there and done that, this podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about living a sober and fulfilling life. Whether you’re sober curious, in recovery, or just looking for some motivation and support, this podcast is for you. Tune in every week to hear from guests who share their stories, struggles, and successes on their sober journey. You’ll also get tips, resources, and advice on how to stay sober and thrive in all areas of your life. The Sober Friends Podcast is your go-to source for sober inspiration, education, and entertainment. Subscribe now and join the sober friends community!
We speak for no 12 step program but we do try to remain anonymous.
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E118: Asking For Help
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBSend us a Text Message. It feels like we are weak when we ask for help but it's the opposite. When you ask someone else for help, it's a sign of strength. In sobriety, it's so important to have a network of people you can lean on. That phone you have to call out on? 10,000 points and 8 foot buttons. We talk through on this podcast about how asking for help is so important in sobriety and how when you ask for help, you are making someone else feel better. How do you feel when you ...
Ep 118 - Asking For Help
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIt feels like we are weak when we ask for help but it's the opposite. When you ask someone else for help, it's a sign of strength. In sobriety, it's so important to have a network of people you can lean on. That phone you have to call out on? 10,000 points and 8 foot buttons. We talk through on this podcast about how asking for help is so important in sobriety and how when you ask for help, you are making someone else feel better. How do you feel when you ask for help? What does ...
E117: Living in the Wreckage of the Future
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBSend us a Text Message. (Sigh) I'm feeling some work stress. Things in the day job have changed dramtically. We've been undergoing pretty significant change since COVID hit. Reorgs, process changes, new product releases and so much more. Our company values the ability to embrace change and pivot and it's a strength of mine. There also comes a time when there is so much change to so much in such a short period of time that you reach capacity. That's where I am today. And it feels ...
Ep 117 - Living in the Wreckage of the Future
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB(Sigh) I'm feeling some work stress. Things in the day job have changed dramtically. We've been undergoing pretty significant change since COVID hit. Reorgs, process changes, new product releases and so much more. Our company values the ability to embrace change and pivot and it's a strength of mine. There also comes a time when there is so much change to so much in such a short period of time that you reach capacity. That's where I am today. And it feels unfair. I'm a high perfo...
Ep 116 - Why Do People In AA Practice Anonymity
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB“Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.” This is one of the most important traditions guiding Alcoholics Anonymous. So important, it's the other “A” in “AA.” The idea of anonymity is that the member and fellowship is protected. There has been stigma for decades with alcoholism, that it's not a medical condition, but a moral failing. Anonymity gives the person looking for recovery the protection and comfor...
E116: Why Do People In AA Practice Anonymity
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBSend us a Text Message. “Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.” This is one of the most important traditions guiding Alcoholics Anonymous. So important, it's the other “A” in “AA.” The idea of anonymity is that the member and fellowship is protected. There has been stigma for decades with alcoholism, that it's not a medical condition, but a moral failing. Anonymity gives the person looking for recovery ...
E115: Replacing One Addiction With Another
March 07, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSend us a Text Message. Those of us with alcohol use disorder can shift from one addiction to another. We are very obsessive. Gardening Eating Sex Work So many other things to ease our emotions. It becomes a problem when it takes you away from your family, impacts finances and health. Steven and Matt talk a bit of their experience with those addictions that pop up that replace the drink. Do you find value in what the Sober Friends Podcast does? Consider buying us a coffee at buyme...
Ep 115 - Replacing One Addiction With Another
March 07, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThose of us with alcohol use disorder can shift from one addiction to another. We are very obsessive. Gardening Eating Sex Work So many other things to ease our emotions. It becomes a problem when it takes you away from your family, impacts finances and health. Steven and Matt talk a bit of their experience with those addictions that pop up that replace the drink. Support the show
E114: How the Family Could React to Your Recovery
February 28, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSend us a Text Message. I was not prepared for how my family would react to the work I had to do to stay sober. Specifically, going to meetings. Going to a lot of meetings. At one point, my wife asked me, "When do you stop going to those meetings?" How do I tell my wife I don't ever stop, just like I don't ever stop being an alcoholic. Steve and I talk about our challenges with getting sober and how it affected the family. It took about two years before my wife was really supportive o...
Ep 114 - How the Family Could React to Your Recovery
February 28, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBI was not prepared for how my family would react to the work I had to do to stay sober. Specifically, going to meetings. Going to a lot of meetings. At one point, my wife asked me, "When do you stop going to those meetings?" How do I tell my wife I don't ever stop, just like I don't ever stop being an alcoholic. Steve and I talk about our challenges with getting sober and how it affected the family. It took about two years before my wife was really supportive of being out of the home. ...
E113: The Big Book Chapter, "To Wives," Is Troublesome
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Matt and Steve have done a lot of learning about the construction of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous from reaching "Writing the Big Book," by Bill Schaberg. In today's language, the chapter, "To Wives," is troublesome. In the context of 1938, it reflected the times. Men were alcoholics Alcoholics were white, Christian men Women supported the man in the home The chapter states it's "written," by the women of AA. In reality, Bill Wilson wrote it himself. I...
Ep 113 - The Big Book Chapter, "To Wives," Is Troublesome
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBMatt and Steve have done a lot of learning about the construction of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous from reaching "Writing the Big Book," by Bill Schaberg. In today's language, the chapter, "To Wives," is troublesome. In the context of 1938, it reflected the times. Men were alcoholics Alcoholics were white, Christian men Women supported the man in the home The chapter states it's "written," by the women of AA. In reality, Bill Wilson wrote it himself. In today's times, it can b...
The Big Book Chapter, "To Wives," Is Troublesome
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBMatt and Steve have done a lot of learning about the construction of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous from reaching "Writing the Big Book," by Bill Schaberg. In today's language, the chapter, "To Wives," is troublesome. In the context of 1938, it reflected the times. Men were alcoholics Alcoholics were white, Christian men Women supported the man in the home The chapter states it's "written," by the women of AA. In reality, Bill Wilson wrote it himself. In today's times, it can b...
Ep 112 - We Still Go to Meetings. Here's Why
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBAt three months sober, Matt's wife asked, "So how long are you going to keep going to these meetings?" "Uh-Oh." There is no cure for alcoholism. There is only a daily reprieve. We need to find ways to continually treat our illness. For people like Steve and Matt, that's 12 step meetings. For you, it might be something else as no one has a monopoly on sobriety. So why do we keep going? In this podcast, we talk about the need to stay connected to the fellowship and others with the same...
E112: We Still Go to Meetings. Here's Why
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBSend us a Text Message. At three months sober, Matt's wife asked, "So how long are you going to keep going to these meetings?" "Uh-Oh." There is no cure for alcoholism. There is only a daily reprieve. We need to find ways to continually treat our illness. For people like Steve and Matt, that's 12 step meetings. For you, it might be something else as no one has a monopoly on sobriety. So why do we keep going? In this podcast, we talk about the need to stay connected to the fellowship...
We Still Go to Meetings. Here's Why
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAt three months sober, Matt's wife asked, "So how long are you going to keep going to these meetings?" "Uh-Oh." There is no cure for alcoholism. There is only a daily reprieve. We need to find ways to continually treat our illness. For people like Steve and Matt, that's 12 step meetings. For you, it might be something else as no one has a monopoly on sobriety. So why do we keep going? In this podcast, we talk about the need to stay connected to the fellowship and others with the same...
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
February 07, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBBill Schaberg has arguably written the definitive history of how the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written. Bill produced “Writing The Big Book,” and his wife calls it, “the other big book,” because it’s 650 pages, before the appendixes. Bill completed the book after 7 years of research from the source material. Bill is a rare book collector and seller and it all started with his purchase of Jim Burwell’s copy of the multilith copy of the original Big Book. In Part 2 of the in...
Ep 111 - 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
February 07, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBBill Schaberg has arguably written the definitive history of how the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written. Bill produced “Writing The Big Book,” and his wife calls it, “the other big book,” because it’s 650 pages, before the appendixes. Bill completed the book after 7 years of research from the source material. Bill is a rare book collector and seller and it all started with his purchase of Jim Burwell’s copy of the multilith copy of the original Big Book. In Part 2 of the in...
E111: 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
February 07, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Bill Schaberg has arguably written the definitive history of how the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written. Bill produced “Writing The Big Book,” and his wife calls it, “the other big book,” because it’s 650 pages, before the appendixes. Bill completed the book after 7 years of research from the source material. Bill is a rare book collector and seller and it all started with his purchase of Jim Burwell’s copy of the multilith copy of the original Big Book....
Ep 110 - 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
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBBill Schaberg has arguably written the definitive history of how the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written. Bill produced “Writing The Big Book,” and his wife calls it, “the other big book,” because it’s 650 pages, before the appendixes. Bill completed the book after 7 years of research from the source material. Bill is a rare book collector and seller and it all started with his purchase of Jim Burwell’s copy of the multilith copy of the original Big Book. In Part 1 of the in...
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
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBBill Schaberg has arguably written the definitive history of how the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written. Bill produced “Writing The Big Book,” and his wife calls it, “the other big book,” because it’s 650 pages, before the appendixes. Bill completed the book after 7 years of research from the source material. Bill is a rare book collector and seller and it all started with his purchase of Jim Burwell’s copy of the multilith copy of the original Big Book. In Part 1 of the in...
E110: 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
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Bill Schaberg has arguably written the definitive history of how the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was written. Bill produced “Writing The Big Book,” and his wife calls it, “the other big book,” because it’s 650 pages, before the appendixes. Bill completed the book after 7 years of research from the source material. Bill is a rare book collector and seller and it all started with his purchase of Jim Burwell’s copy of the multilith copy of the original Big Book....
Triggering Other's Character Defects
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB"WHY DOES THAT PERSON ALWAYS DO THAT TO ME? DON'T THEY KNOW IT MAKES ME SO ANGRY?" I heard a wise old-timer at a meeting recently say, "I brought out the defects of character in others." I never thought of that! Maybe my rotten behavior brought out the worst in the other person, whose bad behavior now gave me a resentment. Steve and Matt talk about other people's behaviors, owning our own actions and making an amends to clean up our side of the street. We wish the normies had the tools...
Ep 109 - Triggering Other's Character Defects
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB"WHY DOES THAT PERSON ALWAYS DO THAT TO ME? DON'T THEY KNOW IT MAKES ME SO ANGRY?" I heard a wise old-timer at a meeting recently say, "I brought out the defects of character in others." I never thought of that! Maybe my rotten behavior brought out the worst in the other person, whose bad behavior now gave me a resentment. Steve and Matt talk about other people's behaviors, owning our own actions and making an amends to clean up our side of the street. We wish the normies had the tools...
E109: Triggering Other's Character Defects
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBSend us a Text Message. "WHY DOES THAT PERSON ALWAYS DO THAT TO ME? DON'T THEY KNOW IT MAKES ME SO ANGRY?" I heard a wise old-timer at a meeting recently say, "I brought out the defects of character in others." I never thought of that! Maybe my rotten behavior brought out the worst in the other person, whose bad behavior now gave me a resentment. Steve and Matt talk about other people's behaviors, owning our own actions and making an amends to clean up our side of the street. We wish ...
Ep 108 - How Do You Balance Having A Family In Recovery?
January 17, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBUgh! You need to stop drinking! How do you handle going to meetings or whatever your sobriety method is and handle the responsibilities of being a parent and partner? This week, we got you covered! Matt and Steve both had to deal with this issue when they got sober. We tell our experiences and how to balance family and recovery. Support the show
How Do You Balance Having A Family In Recovery?
January 17, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBUgh! You need to stop drinking! How do you handle going to meetings or whatever your sobriety method is and handle the responsibilities of being a parent and partner? This week, we got you covered! Matt and Steve both had to deal with this issue when they got sober. We tell our experiences and how to balance family and recovery. We have a favor to ask. The new Sober Friends website is up. At the bottom of the front page is a sign up for our weekly newsletter. We are starting an emai...
E108: How Do You Balance Having A Family In Recovery?
January 17, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Ugh! You need to stop drinking! How do you handle going to meetings or whatever your sobriety method is and handle the responsibilities of being a parent and partner? This week, we got you covered! Matt and Steve both had to deal with this issue when they got sober. We tell our experiences and how to balance family and recovery. Do you find value in what the Sober Friends Podcast does? Consider buying us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod. Your donat...
Ep 107 Joe Kelley Decided To Recover Out Loud, So Someone Else Did Not Die Silently
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBJoe Kelley had everything going for him. He was a high school football star. Joe’s family were all first responders - His father a firefighter an uncles in the police department. Eventually, Joe followed in their footsteps to join law enforcement. Joe described his job as a police officer as strenuous and as someone who had been physically fit all his life, loved it. Joe Kelley would have no idea that the pain pills prescribed after knee surgury would not only take down his law enforc...
Ep 107 - Joe Kelley Decided To Recover Out Loud, So Someone Else Did Not Die Silently
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBJoe Kelley had everything going for him. He was a high school football star. Joe’s family were all first responders - His father a firefighter an uncles in the police department. Eventually, Joe followed in their footsteps to join law enforcement. Joe described his job as a police officer as strenuous and as someone who had been physically fit all his life, loved it. Joe Kelley would have no idea that the pain pills prescribed after knee surgury would not only take down his law enforc...
Joe Kelley Decided To Recover Out Loud, So Someone Else Did Not Die Silently
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBJoe Kelley had everything going for him. He was a high school football star. Joe’s family were all first responders - His father a firefighter an uncles in the police department. Eventually, Joe followed in their footsteps to join law enforcement. Joe described his job as a police officer as strenuous and as someone who had been physically fit all his life, loved it. Joe Kelley would have no idea that the pain pills prescribed after knee surgury would not only take down his law enforc...
E107: Joe Kelley Decided To Recover Out Loud, So Someone Else Did Not Die Silently
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Joe Kelley had everything going for him. He was a high school football star. Joe’s family were all first responders - His father a firefighter an uncles in the police department. Eventually, Joe followed in their footsteps to join law enforcement. Joe described his job as a police officer as strenuous and as someone who had been physically fit all his life, loved it. Joe Kelley would have no idea that the pain pills prescribed after knee surgury would not only...
Peter Thought His Drinking Was Under Control But Secretly Harbored Self Doubt
January 03, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBPeter L is one of the many people in recovery to get sober during the pandemic and have is first experience with a 12 step group be over Zoom. Podcasts like Sober Friends and Recovered Cast helped enhance his sobriety, during a time when getting together in person was not happening. Peter L’s sobriety date is December 3, 2020. Peter was the kind of guy who thought he could drink responsibly but at the same time, wondered if he had a problem. Peter got drunk for the first time at the age ...
E106: Peter Thought His Drinking Was Under Control But Secretly Harbored Self Doubt
January 03, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBSend us a Text Message. Peter L is one of the many people in recovery to get sober during the pandemic and have is first experience with a 12 step group be over Zoom. Podcasts like Sober Friends and Recovered Cast helped enhance his sobriety, during a time when getting together in person was not happening. Peter L’s sobriety date is December 3, 2020. Peter was the kind of guy who thought he could drink responsibly but at the same time, wondered if he had a problem. Peter got drunk for t...
Ep 106 - Peter Thought His Drinking Was Under Control But Secretly Harbored Self Doubt
January 03, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBPeter L is one of the many people in recovery to get sober during the pandemic and have is first experience with a 12 step group be over Zoom. Podcasts like Sober Friends and Recovered Cast helped enhance his sobriety, during a time when getting together in person was not happening. Peter L’s sobriety date is December 3, 2020. Peter was the kind of guy who thought he could drink responsibly but at the same time, wondered if he had a problem. Peter got drunk for the first time at the age ...
E105: How Joe And Charlie Enhanced Our Sobriety
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Joe and Charlie were actually three men who travelled the country providing Big Book Seminars. Joe McQ Charlie P Joe McC Joe and Charlie were big book enthusiasts who studied the book Alcoholics Anonymous. They were fascinated with how the book was constructed and went on to give seminars on the meaning behind the book. Though Joe, Charlie and Joe have all passed, their work lives on in tapes, CDs and digital media. At the beginning of each year, many alcoholi...
Ep 105 - How Joe And Charlie Enhanced Our Sobriety
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBJoe and Charlie were actually three men who travelled the country providing Big Book Seminars. Joe McQ Charlie P Joe McC Joe and Charlie were big book enthusiasts who studied the book Alcoholics Anonymous. They were fascinated with how the book was constructed and went on to give seminars on the meaning behind the book. Though Joe, Charlie and Joe have all passed, their work lives on in tapes, CDs and digital media. At the beginning of each year, many alcoholics meet in homes and go t...
How Joe And Charlie Enhanced Our Sobriety
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBJoe and Charlie were actually three men who travelled the country providing Big Book Seminars. Joe McQ Charlie P Joe McC Joe and Charlie were big book enthusiasts who studied the book Alcoholics Anonymous. They were fascinated with how the book was constructed and went on to give seminars on the meaning behind the book. Though Joe, Charlie and Joe have all passed, their work lives on in tapes, CDs and digital media. At the beginning of each year, many alcoholics meet in homes and go t...
Jean McCarthy Realized She Didn’t Have to Wait for Rock Bottom to Get Sober
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBJean McCarthy is the host of the podcasts, The Bubble Hour and Tiny Bubbles. Jean is also the author of Take Good Care, The Ember Ever There and the Unpickled series of recovery books. Jean was terrified to walk into an AA meeting when she got sober. It was an epiphany for Jean to quit drinking when she was ahead, instead of waiting until she lost it all. She was active and visible in her community and was concerned about what people would think about her. She learned later when she f...
Ep 104 - Jean McCarthy Realized She Didn’t Have to Wait for Rock Bottom to Get Sober
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBJean McCarthy is the host of the podcasts, The Bubble Hour and Tiny Bubbles. Jean is also the author of Take Good Care, The Ember Ever There and the Unpickled series of recovery books. Jean was terrified to walk into an AA meeting when she got sober. It was an epiphany for Jean to quit drinking when she was ahead, instead of waiting until she lost it all. She was active and visible in her community and was concerned about what people would think about her. She learned later when she f...
E104: Jean McCarthy Realized She Didn’t Have to Wait for Rock Bottom to Get Sober
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBSend us a Text Message. Jean McCarthy is the host of the podcasts, The Bubble Hour and Tiny Bubbles. Jean is also the author of Take Good Care, The Ember Ever There and the Unpickled series of recovery books. Jean was terrified to walk into an AA meeting when she got sober. It was an epiphany for Jean to quit drinking when she was ahead, instead of waiting until she lost it all. She was active and visible in her community and was concerned about what people would think about her. She...
ICYMI - Tyler Thought His Drinking in High School Was Normal. It Wasn't
December 13, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBSend us a Text Message. The podcast audience comes and goes over the course of a show. As we move past 100 episodes, you may not have looked at the back catalogue we have put together. This is a great opportunity to look back to the past at some of our favorite shows. My wife brought Tyler to my attention. She grew up with Tyler and knew his story. This show had an incredibly positive reaction when it originally dropped. There is a lot of spirituality in Tyler’s story and the role G...
Ep 103 - Andrea is Unashamed, Authentic and an Adult Child of Alcoholics
December 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBAndrea from the Adult Child Podcast joins the show this week. Andrea is honest, vulnerable and in your face and this is a raw conversation about alcoholism and the trauma received of being an adult child of alcoholics. Matt and Andrea are both sober and both children of alcoholics. In this show, Andrea discusses: Their path to getting sober at 18 Getting to 7 years of sobriety and realizing, after a bad break up, that the trauma of her childhood was echoing in her present How the 12 st...
Andrea is Unashamed, Authentic and an Adult Child of Alcoholics
December 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAndrea from the Adult Child Podcast joins the show this week. Andrea is honest, vulnerable and in your face and this is a raw conversation about alcoholism and the trauma received of being an adult child of alcoholics. Matt and Andrea are both sober and both children of alcoholics. In this show, Andrea discusses: Their path to getting sober at 18 Getting to 7 years of sobriety and realizing, after a bad break up, that the trauma of her childhood was echoing in her present How the 12 st...
E104: Andrea is Unashamed, Authentic and an Adult Child of Alcoholics
December 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Andrea from the Adult Child Podcast joins the show this week. Andrea is honest, vulnerable and in your face and this is a raw conversation about alcoholism and the trauma received of being an adult child of alcoholics. Matt and Andrea are both sober and both children of alcoholics. In this show, Andrea discusses: Their path to getting sober at 18 Getting to 7 years of sobriety and realizing, after a bad break up, that the trauma of her childhood was echoing in h...
E103: Andrea is Unashamed, Authentic and an Adult Child of Alcoholics
December 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Andrea from the Adult Child Podcast joins the show this week. Andrea is honest, vulnerable and in your face and this is a raw conversation about alcoholism and the trauma received of being an adult child of alcoholics. Matt and Andrea are both sober and both children of alcoholics. In this show, Andrea discusses: Their path to getting sober at 18 Getting to 7 years of sobriety and realizing, after a bad break up, that the trauma of her childhood was echoing in h...
Gregg Champion faced 5 years in prison. His higher power showed a different way
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBOur guest this week is Gregg Champion who just celebrated 28 years sober. Gregg has a fascinating story you will easily find a way to relate. Gregg believes he was an alcoholic at 4 years old, when his father died in a car accident. Alcoholism was in his family and he coped with fantasy, girls, and giving in to his anger. When he was a teen, alcohol and drugs came into the picture. Gregg was always looking for a short cut when he could and found one selling drugs. This led to a bust wi...
Ep 102 - Gregg Champion faced 5 years in prison. His higher power showed a different way
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBOur guest this week is Gregg Champion who just celebrated 28 years sober. Gregg has a fascinating story you will easily find a way to relate. Gregg believes he was an alcoholic at 4 years old, when his father died in a car accident. Alcoholism was in his family and he coped with fantasy, girls, and giving in to his anger. When he was a teen, alcohol and drugs came into the picture. Gregg was always looking for a short cut when he could and found one selling drugs. This led to a bust wi...
E103: Gregg Champion faced 5 years in prison. His higher power showed a different way
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBSend us a Text Message. Our guest this week is Gregg Champion who just celebrated 28 years sober. Gregg has a fascinating story you will easily find a way to relate. Gregg believes he was an alcoholic at 4 years old, when his father died in a car accident. Alcoholism was in his family and he coped with fantasy, girls, and giving in to his anger. When he was a teen, alcohol and drugs came into the picture. Gregg was always looking for a short cut when he could and found one selling drug...
E102: Gregg Champion faced 5 years in prison. His higher power showed a different way
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBSend us a Text Message. Our guest this week is Gregg Champion who just celebrated 28 years sober. Gregg has a fascinating story you will easily find a way to relate. Gregg believes he was an alcoholic at 4 years old, when his father died in a car accident. Alcoholism was in his family and he coped with fantasy, girls, and giving in to his anger. When he was a teen, alcohol and drugs came into the picture. Gregg was always looking for a short cut when he could and found one selling drug...