Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories
The sober motivation podcast will have new guests each week sharing their sobriety stories to inspire others about what is possible. After listening you will see that sobriety is so possible and you are not alone on this journey.
Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
In this compelling episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, John Buckley candidly shares his harrowing yet inspiring journey through alcoholism and his ultimate path to sobriety. Growing up in an Irish immigrant household with a father battling alcohol addiction, John reflects on his early encounters with drinking and the profound impact it had on his identity, education, and relationships. From dealing with high-stress environments on Wall Street to personal crises, including his father's death and his own terrifying health scare. Through immense challenges and with significant resilience, John has successfully reclaimed his life, offering hope and practical advice to those battling similar struggles.
Links:
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John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbuckofficial/
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 John's Childhood and Family Background
01:39 Early Experiences with Alcohol
13:11 College Years and Identity Struggles
19:58 Career in Sales and Drinking Culture
24:15 Family Struggles and Father's Decline
32:39 The Illusion of Control
33:49 Life in Manhattan
35:19 Meeting Debbie
36:31 Fatherhood and Escalation
38:47 COVID and the Downward Spiral
41:07 Hitting Rock Bottom
44:03 The Turning Point
51:13 A New Beginning
53:16 Reflections and Advice
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Lisa wondered why was alcohol so important to her? Sobriety was the next step.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
In this episode, we have Lisa, who shares her compelling story of sobriety and reclaiming her life. Growing up Lisa faced a challenging childhood with a mother suffering from MS. Despite her struggles with self-esteem, she discovered sports as an outlet. However, in high school, alcohol became a coping mechanism for fitting in and dealing with uncomfortable feelings. Lisa recounts her college years, marked by risky behavior and other challenges, underscoring the central role alcohol played in her life. Her 20s and 30s saw professional achievements, including a career as a police officer. But personal losses, family tragedies, and health setbacks led to a deeper dependency on alcohol. A turning point in 2023, driven by sheer frustration with the control alcohol had over her, catalyzed her sobriety journey, marked by strong community support, embracing online platforms, and a profound commitment to self-care. Lisa shares insights about the importance of community, gratitude, and acknowledging the challenges of sobriety. And this is Lisa’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_m_amos/
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:34 Lisa's Challenging Childhood
02:14 Struggles with Fitting In
03:48 Early Encounters with Alcohol
05:09 High School and the Start of Drinking
13:44 College Years and Escalating Issues
19:18 Post-College Life and Career Beginnings
24:15 Finding Purpose in Policing
28:11 Major Life Changes and Daily Drinking
31:37 Reflecting on Past Counseling Experiences
32:13 The Journey to Sobriety Begins
32:50 Struggles and Attempts to Quit Drinking
35:35 Finding the Right Support and Tools
37:26 Embracing a Sober Lifestyle
39:17 The Importance of Community
40:43 Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Success
53:59 Sober Travel and New Experiences
57:20 Final Thoughts and Advice for the Journey
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Journey to Healing: Mason's Transformative Battle from addiction to sobriety.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
In this episode, we have Mason who shares his profound journey from childhood growing up in a family where alcohol was part of the norm, Mason recounts his experiences with his parents' substance use issues, navigating school life, and coming to terms with his own struggles. He dives into his periods of heavy drinking, the challenges of accepting his sexuality in the ’80s, and the spiral following his HIV diagnosis. Despite multiple setbacks and deep lows, Mason finds the strength to seek sobriety in his mid-40s, eventually leading to a fulfilling career helping others. His story is a testament to resilience and the possibility of change at any stage of life.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 Early Life and Family Background
04:04 High School Years and Early Drinking
09:15 Post-High School Life and Marriage
12:55 Struggles with Substance Abuse
18:56 Facing Consequences and Isolation
21:13 Moments of Realization and Regret
24:28 Gaming and Personal Struggles
25:23 Facing the Truth
26:40 Sobriety and Self-Realization
28:21 The Turning Point
30:10 Early Days of Sobriety
32:19 Therapy and Self-Acceptance
36:49 Life Changes and Achievements
40:49 Continuous Self-Improvement
49:09 Final Thoughts and Advice
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
In this episode, we have Stephanie who discusses her multiple-decade battle with alcohol addiction. As the youngest of five girls, Stephanie grew up in a household heavily exposed to alcohol, leading her to start drinking at a young age. Her journey through high school, college, and her professional life is marked by escalating alcohol use, culminating in a near-death experience and a hospitalization due to alcohol withdrawal seizures in December 2021. This life-changing event prompted Stephanie to seek help and embrace sobriety. Now, having reached 1,000 days sober, she shares her insights on the struggles and triumphs of sobriety, the importance of seeking help, and the tools that have helped her maintain a sober lifestyle. This is Stephanie’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephrudnicki/
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
From hopeless and homeless to sobriety Kelsey's story.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, we have Kelsey, who details her journey from a turbulent childhood to overcoming profound addiction challenges. Raised by her grandparents due to her parents’ substance abuse issues, Kelsey sought connection through drugs and alcohol, leading to a life marked by substance misuse, including cocaine, heroin, alcohol, benzos and DUIs. However, Kelsey’s story is one of transformation and hope. Through immense struggle and court-mandated rehabilitation, she achieved sobriety and now lives a fulfilling life as a mother and business owner. This episode also highlights the importance of community and supportive networks, with Brad discussing the newly launched Sober Motivation Community aimed at providing support for those on their sobriety journey. Join this episode to hear about the power of resilience and the possibility of redemption one story at a time.
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Kelsey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyautry/
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
In this episode, I sit down with Chad Caruso to discuss his incredible journey from skateboarding to overcoming addiction. Chad shares candid insights about his upbringing, his passion for skateboarding, and how he gradually fell into the damaging cycle of alcohol. Despite facing challenges like dropping out of school and multiple DWIs, Chad turned his life around, finding sobriety and embarking on ambitious projects such as skating across all 50 states in 50 days and ultimately setting a Guinness World Record by skateboarding across the United States. This is Chad's story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Ryan started as the party guy and then alcohol took over his entire life.
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, my buddy Ryan joins us to share his sobriety journey. Ryan reflects on his childhood in a tight-knit community, his introduction to alcohol in high school, and how his father's coping mechanisms influenced his own. He describes the progressive nature of his alcohol dependency, the strain it put on his relationships, and his eventual realization of needing change in 2020. After multiple attempts to quit, trying a few different pathways Ryan was tired of the life he was leading and realized his drinking did not only affect him it affected everyone around him. Something had to change but how would Ryan go from a life of drinking to a life without? This is Ryan's story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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Ryan's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/weber.m.ryan/
00:00 Introduction to Season Three
00:14 Meet Ryan: A Journey Begins
00:43 Ryan's Early Life and College Days
01:25 The Role of Alcohol in Ryan's Life
02:39 Marriage and Moving Away
03:29 Struggles with Alcohol and Family Dynamics
04:47 Realizations and Early Signs of Alcohol Dependence
06:25 The Turning Point: Marriage and Parenthood
08:25 Hiding the Problem and Seeking Help
10:27 The Role of Community and Support
25:48 Fishing Trip Revelations
26:31 Struggles with Sobriety
27:00 A Turning Point
28:22 The Road to Recovery
30:07 Reflections and Realizations
35:32 Finding Community
47:34 The Power of Connection
52:19 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
In this episode we have Dave, who shares his deeply personal and inspirational journey from growing up with an anxious mind and early struggles with guilt and shame, to becoming a defined party guy in high school and college. Despite achieving professional milestones, Dave's life was becoming increasingly unmanageable due to his drinking. He opens up about the physical and emotional toll his addiction took on him and his loved ones. Dave recounts his turning point moment of seeking help, the challenges of early sobriety, and the transformative effects it has had on his health, relationships, and overall life. Dave and I discuss the importance of replacing drinking with healthier activities, the persistent struggle with alcohol cravings, and the critical role of self-awareness and support systems in recovery.
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Thursday Aug 15, 2024
For Ashley, her struggle with alcohol became too heavy to carry alone.
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
In this episode of the Sober Motivation podcast, we have Ashley who shares about her journey from growing up in a single-parent household with attachment anxiety, through her struggles with alcohol addiction from her teenage years into her adult life. Ashley shares her experiences of hiding her addiction, the trauma of losing close family members to addiction-related causes, and the various stages of her drinking habits. She details her turning point, how she reached out for help, and her eventual path to sobriety. Ashley also discusses the importance of connection in overcoming addiction and how sharing her story publicly led to the creation of supportive communities and resources for those facing similar struggles.
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Ashley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_ashley88/
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:10 Ashley's Childhood and Early Struggles
01:05 High School Challenges and Coping Mechanisms
06:53 College Years and Escalating Alcohol Use
12:07 Young Adulthood and Moving to Alabama
16:15 Family Tragedies and Increased Drinking
19:30 Reflecting on Alcohol Use and Seeking Support
24:25 Overcoming Shame and Stigma
27:33 The Turning Point: Halloween 2022
28:26 Embracing Sobriety: The First Steps
34:42 Support Systems and Community
37:29 Sharing the Journey: Going Public
39:20 Building a Sober Community
40:54 Reflecting on the Journey
43:32 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Alcohol destroys everything in it's path - Jess's story of sobriety.
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
In this episode of the Podcast, we have Jess, who shares her deeply personal and powerful story of growing up in a seemingly perfect middle-class family in Portland, Oregon, while dealing with an emotionally absent father and a series of traumatic experiences. Jess opens up about her early experimentation with alcohol, the challenging transitions during her school years, and an abusive relationship that drove her further into drinking. She discusses her wake-up call moments, the pivotal support from her now-husband, and the journey towards sobriety that began at age 20. Jess highlights the importance of addressing mental health and breaking the cycle of addiction for future generations. Her story emphasizes the necessity of recovering out loud and supporting others through their battles with addiction and this is Jess’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysobersunrise/
00:00 Introduction to Season Three
00:14 Meet Jess: Early Life and Family Dynamics
03:10 School Days: Navigating Childhood and Adolescence
05:05 First Encounters with Alcohol
10:58 Middle School Experiments and Social Circles
14:54 High School Transitions and Challenges
20:14 Struggles with Acceptance and Relationships
29:21 College Life and Escalating Issues
34:56 Parental Awareness and Hidden Struggles
36:24 Escaping an Abusive Relationship
39:25 The Turning Point: Realizing the Depth of Alcoholism
41:15 Failed Attempts at Moderation
44:26 The Consequences of Alcohol Abuse
48:22 Finding Support and Making a Change
55:20 Long-Term Sobriety and Family Impact
01:02:34 Breaking the Cycle for Future Generations
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