Sober Friends
610 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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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Ep 97 - Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 2 of 2
October 25, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBPete B joins us again this week for more of his emotional journey from drug addiction. Pete discusses how his friend George got him to come back again after some of the guys in the group said Pete would not last. George became his sponsor and was able to guide him on a path of 40 years of sobriety. In this episode, Pete discusses: Getting involved in NA service NA having to stop using the AA Literature, and getting involved in writing the first literature Spending weekends in jail cam...
Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 2 of 2
October 25, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBPete B joins us again this week for more of his emotional journey from drug addiction. Pete discusses how his friend George got him to come back again after some of the guys in the group said Pete would not last. George became his sponsor and was able to guide him on a path of 40 years of sobriety. In this episode, Pete discusses: Getting involved in NA service NA having to stop using the AA Literature, and getting involved in writing the first literature Spending weekends in jail cam...
Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 1 of 2
October 18, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBPete B is a veteran of the Navy. His mother was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and father belonged to Al-Anon. Pete's defense mechanism was to be the family joker. Later on, he joined the military and got into a lot of jams due to his use of drugs and alcohol, including a black out in Israel. This episode is incredibly emotional and Pete is very vulnerable with his experiences, including an out of body experience and the credit he gives his best friend from bringing him back, only to...
Ep 96 - Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 1 of 2
October 18, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBPete B is a veteran of the Navy. His mother was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and father belonged to Al-Anon. Pete's defense mechanism was to be the family joker. Later on, he joined the military and got into a lot of jams due to his use of drugs and alcohol, including a black out in Israel. This episode is incredibly emotional and Pete is very vulnerable with his experiences, including an out of body experience and the credit he gives his best friend from bringing him back, only to...
E96: Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 1 of 2
October 18, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBPete B is a veteran of the Navy. His mother was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and father belonged to Al-Anon. Pete's defense mechanism was to be the family joker. Later on, he joined the military and got into a lot of jams due to his use of drugs and alcohol, including a black out in Israel. This episode is incredibly emotional and Pete is very vulnerable with his experiences, including an out of body experience and the credit he gives his best friend from bringing him back, only to...
Ep 95 - 600 Days Sober, Kelly G Returns To Share How She Stays Alcohol Free
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBKelly G shared her story in Episode 44. She comes back a year later and now over 600 days sober and shares how she's continued to grow in recovery. In our quest to know more about the different ways people get sober, Kelly is not a member of AA and tells us her method of recovery. Lots and lots of Sober Podcasts Connecting with folks on Instagram Cafe RE via Recovery Elevator Kelly's first appearance in Episode 44 was one of our most listened to and well received episodes. The time we...
E95: 600 Days Sober, Kelly G Returns To Share How She Stays Alcohol Free
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBKelly G shared her story in Episode 44. She comes back a year later and now over 600 days sober and shares how she's continued to grow in recovery. In our quest to know more about the different ways people get sober, Kelly is not a member of AA and tells us her method of recovery. Lots and lots of Sober Podcasts Connecting with folks on Instagram Cafe RE via Recovery Elevator Kelly's first appearance in Episode 44 was one of our most listened to and well received episodes. The time we...
600 Days Sober, Kelly G Returns To Share How She Stays Alcohol Free
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBKelly G shared her story in Episode 44. She comes back a year later and now over 600 days sober and shares how she's continued to grow in recovery. In our quest to know more about the different ways people get sober, Kelly is not a member of AA and tells us her method of recovery. Lots and lots of Sober Podcasts Connecting with folks on Instagram Cafe RE via Recovery Elevator Kelly's first appearance in Episode 44 was one of our most listened to and well received episodes. The time we...
Ep 94 - Accepting What We Can't Change
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB"God, grant us the serenity, to accept the things we can not change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference." "And thats the hard part." -Jim A. A Wise Old Timer Change has come to Matt's place of employment and knowing it was coming was really scary. Was he going to lose his job? Turns out, no. He survived a change to the business and others were not so lucky. It got John and Matt thinking about change and how it trips up alcoholics and those i...
Accepting What We Can't Change
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB"God, grant us the serenity, to accept the things we can not change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference." "And thats the hard part." -Jim A. A Wise Old Timer Change has come to Matt's place of employment and knowing it was coming was really scary. Was he going to lose his job? Turns out, no. He survived a change to the business and others were not so lucky. It got John and Matt thinking about change and how it trips up alcoholics and those i...
E94: Accepting What We Can't Change
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB"God, grant us the serenity, to accept the things we can not change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference." "And thats the hard part." -Jim A. A Wise Old Timer Change has come to Matt's place of employment and knowing it was coming was really scary. Was he going to lose his job? Turns out, no. He survived a change to the business and others were not so lucky. It got John and Matt thinking about change and how it trips up alcoholics and those i...
Ep 93 - Coping with Stress in Sobriety
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBStress is difficult to handle before getting sober. We used to drink to handle how we felt about stress. When alcohol is removed, we have to find another way of dealing with stress so it does not overwhelm us and cause us to shut down. A friend reached out to Matt, venting and for advice on how to handle stress. It helped Matt to hear his friend's issue and made him think too. What causes us stress and what is a healthy way of dealing with it? On this edition of the Sober Friends Podca...
E93: Coping with Stress in Sobriety
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBStress is difficult to handle before getting sober. We used to drink to handle how we felt about stress. When alcohol is removed, we have to find another way of dealing with stress so it does not overwhelm us and cause us to shut down. A friend reached out to Matt, venting and for advice on how to handle stress. It helped Matt to hear his friend's issue and made him think too. What causes us stress and what is a healthy way of dealing with it? On this edition of the Sober Friends Podca...
Coping with Stress in Sobriety
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBStress is difficult to handle before getting sober. We used to drink to handle how we felt about stress. When alcohol is removed, we have to find another way of dealing with stress so it does not overwhelm us and cause us to shut down. A friend reached out to Matt, venting and for advice on how to handle stress. It helped Matt to hear his friend's issue and made him think too. What causes us stress and what is a healthy way of dealing with it? On this edition of the Sober Friends Podca...
When Lisa Gray Lost Her Son Jordan to Overdose, She Turned Her Pain Into Purpose
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBChris from the UK sponsored this episode and bought us 3 coffees at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod. By purchasing 3 coffees, Chris is ensuring the show will be available for the new guy and anyone needing to hear the message the recovery is possible. Lisa Gray is the founder of A Promise to Jordan. Lisa lost her son Jordan Arakelian on June 30, 2018, at the age of 24. As Lisa held Jordan for the last time, she made a promise to him to fight against the disease of opioid add...
Ep 92 - When Lisa Gray Lost Her Son Jordan to Overdose, She Turned Her Pain Into Purpose
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBChris from the UK sponsored this episode and bought us 3 coffees at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod. By purchasing 3 coffees, Chris is ensuring the show will be available for the new guy and anyone needing to hear the message the recovery is possible. Lisa Gray is the founder of A Promise to Jordan. Lisa lost her son Jordan Arakelian on June 30, 2018, at the age of 24. As Lisa held Jordan for the last time, she made a promise to him to fight against the disease of opioid add...
E92: When Lisa Gray Lost Her Son Jordan to Overdose, She Turned Her Pain Into Purpose
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBChris from the UK sponsored this episode and bought us 3 coffees at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod. By purchasing 3 coffees, Chris is ensuring the show will be available for the new guy and anyone needing to hear the message the recovery is possible. Lisa Gray is the founder of A Promise to Jordan. Lisa lost her son Jordan Arakelian on June 30, 2018, at the age of 24. As Lisa held Jordan for the last time, she made a promise to him to fight against the disease of opioid add...
Ep 91 - Complacency
September 12, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThe show is brought to you by Sally, who bought us 3 cups of coffee at Buymeacoffee.com/Soberfriendspod. If you, like Sally think it's important to get the message that sobriety is possible for the new guy, consider a donation to Buymeacoffee.com/Soberfriendspod. When we first get sober, we are flying on a pink cloud. Everything is new, your method of sobriety is exciting and you are willing to put in every effort. Then life gets better and we have the tools to get through life without a...
E91: Complacency
September 12, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThe show is brought to you by Sally, who bought us 3 cups of coffee at Buymeacoffee.com/Soberfriendspod. If you, like Sally think it's important to get the message that sobriety is possible for the new guy, consider a donation to Buymeacoffee.com/Soberfriendspod. When we first get sober, we are flying on a pink cloud. Everything is new, your method of sobriety is exciting and you are willing to put in every effort. Then life gets better and we have the tools to get through life without a...
Complacency
September 12, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThe show is brought to you by Sally, who bought us 3 cups of coffee at Buymeacoffee.com/Soberfriendspod. If you, like Sally think it's important to get the message that sobriety is possible for the new guy, consider a donation to Buymeacoffee.com/Soberfriendspod. When we first get sober, we are flying on a pink cloud. Everything is new, your method of sobriety is exciting and you are willing to put in every effort. Then life gets better and we have the tools to get through life without a...
Ep 90 - Behaving Alcoholically
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBAlcoholic behavior, obviously shows up when you are drinking. Just because you get sober and don't drink, doesn't mean your alcoholic behavior goes away. If you don't work on your recovery, this behavior can come back right, quick! We can behave alcoholically when the following happens: Not going to meetings Calling other alcoholics Practicing the principals of 12 step programs You ever get told by your significant other, "Hey, you going to a meeting tonight?" Those around us know ...
Behaving Alcoholically
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBAlcoholic behavior, obviously shows up when you are drinking. Just because you get sober and don't drink, doesn't mean your alcoholic behavior goes away. If you don't work on your recovery, this behavior can come back right, quick! We can behave alcoholically when the following happens: Not going to meetings Calling other alcoholics Practicing the principals of 12 step programs You ever get told by your significant other, "Hey, you going to a meeting tonight?" Those around us know ...
Behaving Alcoholically
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAlcoholic behavior, obviously shows up when you are drinking. Just because you get sober and don't drink, doesn't mean your alcoholic behavior goes away. If you don't work on your recovery, this behavior can come back right, quick! We can behave alcoholically when the following happens: Not going to meetings Calling other alcoholics Practicing the principals of 12 step programs You ever get told by your significant other, "Hey, you going to a meeting tonight?" Those around us know ...
E90: Behaving Alcoholically
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBAlcoholic behavior, obviously shows up when you are drinking. Just because you get sober and don't drink, doesn't mean your alcoholic behavior goes away. If you don't work on your recovery, this behavior can come back right, quick! We can behave alcoholically when the following happens: Not going to meetings Calling other alcoholics Practicing the principals of 12 step programs You ever get told by your significant other, "Hey, you going to a meeting tonight?" Those around us know ...
E89: Being The Example You Want Others to See
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSober people are on platform at all times. One slip up and it's easy for those around to point out why you are not walking the walk. John kicked things off talking about a new sponsee who was going to a sober retreat. John didn't want to go, but an oldtimer reminded him, that the sponsee can't go to these without the guidance of his sponsor. There are so many ways sober people have a responsibility to be the change they want the world to be: Acting with kindness and being available to n...
Ep 89 - Being The Example You Want Others to See
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBSober people are on platform at all times. One slip up and it's easy for those around to point out why you are not walking the walk. John kicked things off talking about a new sponsee who was going to a sober retreat. John didn't want to go, but an oldtimer reminded him, that the sponsee can't go to these without the guidance of his sponsor. There are so many ways sober people have a responsibility to be the change they want the world to be: Acting with kindness and being available to n...
Being The Example You Want Others to See
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBSober people are on platform at all times. One slip up and it's easy for those around to point out why you are not walking the walk. John kicked things off talking about a new sponsee who was going to a sober retreat. John didn't want to go, but an oldtimer reminded him, that the sponsee can't go to these without the guidance of his sponsor. There are so many ways sober people have a responsibility to be the change they want the world to be: Acting with kindness and being available to n...
E88: Why Some Sober People Don't Go to AA
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBOh boy. I bet we get everyone upset with this episode. People who go to AA. People who don't go to AA. We go through it all with what we feel are very realistic views on why some people don't go to AA and how 12 step programs are not perfect and how there can be some things that legit turn people off. Credit where credit is due. This episode was inspired by Episode 36 of the Sober Powered Podcast, "Your Sober Pal Tells us What AA is Like." In the book, "Alcoholics Anonymous," Bill W. ...
Ep 88 - Why Some Sober People Don't Go to AA
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBOh boy. I bet we get everyone upset with this episode. People who go to AA. People who don't go to AA. We go through it all with what we feel are very realistic views on why some people don't go to AA and how 12 step programs are not perfect and how there can be some things that legit turn people off. Credit where credit is due. This episode was inspired by Episode 36 of the Sober Powered Podcast, "Your Sober Pal Tells us What AA is Like." In the book, "Alcoholics Anonymous," Bill W. ...
Why Some Sober People Don't Go to AA
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBOh boy. I bet we get everyone upset with this episode. People who go to AA. People who don't go to AA. We go through it all with what we feel are very realistic views on why some people don't go to AA and how 12 step programs are not perfect and how there can be some things that legit turn people off. Credit where credit is due. This episode was inspired by Episode 36 of the Sober Powered Podcast, "Your Sober Pal Tells us What AA is Like." In the book, "Alcoholics Anonymous," Bill W. ...
E87: Matt's Wife's In Laws Threw Him Out. It Got Him Sober For Real
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThis week's guest is Matt, who started drinking at 13. Matt was a high achiever, doing well in college and Grad school. He had a family and a great job. And he was an alcoholic. A lot of you will see yourself in Matt. He was socially awkward until he found alcohol. He had to be careful in public drinking. Drinking at home, was another story. He drank like he did in college, even during his 30's. He tried AA, had a sponsor and had a relapse. Driving home with his wife and in law...
Ep 87 - Matt's Wife's In Laws Threw Him Out. It Got Him Sober For Real
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThis week's guest is Matt, who started drinking at 13. Matt was a high achiever, doing well in college and Grad school. He had a family and a great job. And he was an alcoholic. A lot of you will see yourself in Matt. He was socially awkward until he found alcohol. He had to be careful in public drinking. Drinking at home, was another story. He drank like he did in college, even during his 30's. He tried AA, had a sponsor and had a relapse. Driving home with his wife and in law...
Matt's Wife's In Laws Threw Him Out. It Got Him Sober For Real
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week's guest is Matt, who started drinking at 13. Matt was a high achiever, doing well in college and Grad school. He had a family and a great job. And he was an alcoholic. A lot of you will see yourself in Matt. He was socially awkward until he found alcohol. He had to be careful in public drinking. Drinking at home, was another story. He drank like he did in college, even during his 30's. He tried AA, had a sponsor and had a relapse. Driving home with his wife and in law...
Jen Saw Her Bottom was the Floor of a Cliff
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBOne of the Sober Instagram accounts we find the most inspiring is @jenmovesforward. Jen joins us this week to talk about her story, overcoming relapse, making recovery her career and how fitness is part of how she stays sober. In this Sober Friends Episode Jen tells us: How she started using in her teens Knowing in her 20's that she had a problem Losing relationships over drugs and alcohol Almost losing her current husband Overcoming relapse and finding a career in the recovery world ...
E86: Jen Saw Her Bottom was the Floor of a Cliff
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBOne of the Sober Instagram accounts we find the most inspiring is @jenmovesforward. Jen joins us this week to talk about her story, overcoming relapse, making recovery her career and how fitness is part of how she stays sober. In this Sober Friends Episode Jen tells us: How she started using in her teens Knowing in her 20's that she had a problem Losing relationships over drugs and alcohol Almost losing her current husband Overcoming relapse and finding a career in the recovery world ...
Ep 86 - Jen Saw Her Bottom was the Floor of a Cliff
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBOne of the Sober Instagram accounts we find the most inspiring is @jenmovesforward. Jen joins us this week to talk about her story, overcoming relapse, making recovery her career and how fitness is part of how she stays sober. In this Sober Friends Episode Jen tells us: How she started using in her teens Knowing in her 20's that she had a problem Losing relationships over drugs and alcohol Almost losing her current husband Overcoming relapse and finding a career in the recovery world ...
Ep 85 - Working on Our Character Defects
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThe root of our alcoholism and our alcoholic thinking is our character defects. The 12 Steps are instrumental in getting through our character defects, especially with Steps 4 and 5. Many of our character defects are associated with fear and ego. Character defects have a root in selfishness and doing for others is a way to bust them. Here are ways to work on a character defect: Acknowledgement of the defect Prayer Talk to another alcoholic Join Steve and Matt as we talk about Charact...
E85: Working on Our Character Defects
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThe root of our alcoholism and our alcoholic thinking is our character defects. The 12 Steps are instrumental in getting through our character defects, especially with Steps 4 and 5. Many of our character defects are associated with fear and ego. Character defects have a root in selfishness and doing for others is a way to bust them. Here are ways to work on a character defect: Acknowledgement of the defect Prayer Talk to another alcoholic Join Steve and Matt as we talk about Charact...
Working on Our Character Defects
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThe root of our alcoholism and our alcoholic thinking is our character defects. The 12 Steps are instrumental in getting through our character defects, especially with Steps 4 and 5. Many of our character defects are associated with fear and ego. Character defects have a root in selfishness and doing for others is a way to bust them. Here are ways to work on a character defect: Acknowledgement of the defect Prayer Talk to another alcoholic Join Steve and Matt as we talk about Charact...
Getting Through Social Gatherings When You Are Sober
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBMatt was inspired by Gill Tietz's Sober Powered episode, Staying Sober During the Holidays. The episode is much less staying sober during the holidays, and more staying sober at events where booze is available. Practicable advice for those in recovery for anytime. BBQs Work parties Concerts Ect John, Matt and Steve talked about their experience being on guard for the unguarded moment. In this episode we talk about: Keeping your drink in your hand. If you put it down, get another T...
Ep 84 - Getting Through Social Gatherings When You Are Sober
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBMatt was inspired by Gill Tietz's Sober Powered episode, Staying Sober During the Holidays. The episode is much less staying sober during the holidays, and more staying sober at events where booze is available. Practicable advice for those in recovery for anytime. BBQs Work parties Concerts Ect John, Matt and Steve talked about their experience being on guard for the unguarded moment. In this episode we talk about: Keeping your drink in your hand. If you put it down, get another T...
E84: Getting Through Social Gatherings When You Are Sober
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBMatt was inspired by Gill Tietz's Sober Powered episode, Staying Sober During the Holidays. The episode is much less staying sober during the holidays, and more staying sober at events where booze is available. Practicable advice for those in recovery for anytime. BBQs Work parties Concerts Ect John, Matt and Steve talked about their experience being on guard for the unguarded moment. In this episode we talk about: Keeping your drink in your hand. If you put it down, get another T...
Ep 83 - The Family After You Find Sobriety
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe show is brought to you by Sean, who bought us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod. Sean thought it was important to put the show in the newcomer's ear. Recovery is not just for the person getting sober. Recovery affects the family too. For us, our family was very happy when we put the bottle down. But they had a hard time understanding all these meetings we had to go to and all these drunks running through our house. For Matt, it was a place of friction for his...
E83: The Family After You Find Sobriety
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe show is brought to you by Sean, who bought us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod. Sean thought it was important to put the show in the newcomer's ear. Recovery is not just for the person getting sober. Recovery affects the family too. For us, our family was very happy when we put the bottle down. But they had a hard time understanding all these meetings we had to go to and all these drunks running through our house. For Matt, it was a place of friction for his...
The Family After You Find Sobriety
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThe show is brought to you by Sean, who bought us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod. Sean thought it was important to put the show in the newcomer's ear. Recovery is not just for the person getting sober. Recovery affects the family too. For us, our family was very happy when we put the bottle down. But they had a hard time understanding all these meetings we had to go to and all these drunks running through our house. For Matt, it was a place of friction for his...
It Took Sobriety for Ryan M to Participate in Life
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBRyan M has made recovery a huge part of his life. He didn't get sober, he got involved. Ryan has been part of the service culture of AA from his entire time getting sober (March 2013). Coming into the program in his early 30's, he was attracted to the younger people in his 12 step group and got involved the the Young People in AA organizations. If you go to a service group in Ryan's area, chances are you will run into him. It was not always like that. During his drinking career, Ryan i...
E82: It Took Sobriety for Ryan M to Participate in Life
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBRyan M has made recovery a huge part of his life. He didn't get sober, he got involved. Ryan has been part of the service culture of AA from his entire time getting sober (March 2013). Coming into the program in his early 30's, he was attracted to the younger people in his 12 step group and got involved the the Young People in AA organizations. If you go to a service group in Ryan's area, chances are you will run into him. It was not always like that. During his drinking career, Ryan i...
Ep 82 - It Took Sobriety for Ryan M to Participate in Life
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBRyan M has made recovery a huge part of his life. He didn't get sober, he got involved. Ryan has been part of the service culture of AA from his entire time getting sober (March 2013). Coming into the program in his early 30's, he was attracted to the younger people in his 12 step group and got involved the the Young People in AA organizations. If you go to a service group in Ryan's area, chances are you will run into him. It was not always like that. During his drinking career, Ryan i...
Ep 81 - Staying Sober on Vacation
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBVacation is a dangerous time for those of us with problem drinking. Vacation is a great time to suspend all the rules and drink as much as we want. Hey, it's 5pm somewhere! Am I right? Or am I right! On this episode of the Sober Friends podcast, Matt, Steve and John talk about the trap that vacation can cause for us. It's a risky time because we have time on our hands. We talk about how to overcome the temptation on vacation and have a plan: Get a list of phone numbers from people y...
Staying Sober on Vacation
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBVacation is a dangerous time for those of us with problem drinking. Vacation is a great time to suspend all the rules and drink as much as we want. Hey, it's 5pm somewhere! Am I right? Or am I right! On this episode of the Sober Friends podcast, Matt, Steve and John talk about the trap that vacation can cause for us. It's a risky time because we have time on our hands. We talk about how to overcome the temptation on vacation and have a plan: Get a list of phone numbers from people y...