On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund discussed the unique challenges that summertime can present for people in recovery. Reflecting on memories of days spent at the beach, barbecues, backyard parties, and other social gatherings where drinking and drug use were once a central part of the experience, they explored how seasonal activities can trigger old thoughts and emotions. The conversation focused on whether those in recovery still felt a sense of longing when watching others drink and use substances, or whether they had reached a place of gratitude for no longer having to live that way. Gary and Mark encouraged listeners to remember how their own stories ended when addiction was in control and to appreciate the freedom, health, and peace that recovery had brought into their lives.