In this Episode Joel dives into his journey of sobriety. What led him to this decision, how its going, and some exceptions within the 2 year journey so far.

PSA: September is Suicide Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is struggling please text or call 988 hotline. Continue the fight. You are worthy. You matter. You are Loved. - Joel <3

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00:00:00 - Start

00:00:32 - RIP Brotha

00:01:43 - This episode is a gentle reminder

00:02:11 - Raise awareness of the battle of addition & mental health

00:03:28 - Diving into Ep. 37

00:04:20 - Beginning of Sober journey

00:05:29 - Goal of Sobriety

00:08:01 - Younger Joel perspective on living too 100

00:09:03 - Mindset to live 100 years old

00:09:44 - Turning 28

00:10:06 - Walking to 30's

00:10:59 - Back track to my first Mental Breakdown

00:11:07 - Imaginary Timeline

00:14:15 - The Breaking point

00:15:34 - Long story Short

00:16:40 - The flip side of making this decision

00:19:22 - Getting into Grad School

00:21:51 - Taking a break from school

00:22:31 - The Roaring 20's

00:23:49 - Circling back to 30's

00:27:26 - Reason 1

00:30:38 - Reason 2

00:34:50 - Reason 3

00:37:16 - Reason 4

00:38:48 - Reason 5

00:54:54 - Reason 7

00:56:14 - Reason 8

00:57:33 - Reason 8

01:01:20 - Reason 10

01:02:36 - Reason 10

01:05:33 - Reason 12

01:08:11 - What I have noticed since being sober

01:11:16 - The most tempted I've been

01:15:10 - 7-8 months in noticed some things

01:16:50 - 2 exceptions