This episode of Wisconsin Sober features Billy as the guest, sharing a powerful and honest conversation about addiction, recovery, and rebuilding life after years of substance use.

Billy’s personal story, including how long-term alcohol use eventually escalated into drug addiction during the COVID era, leading to a major turning point and his decision to enter rehab.

The conversation also explores the idea of “rock bottom” and the importance of personal readiness for change. Rather than being something forced by others, recovery is framed as a decision that happens when someone is truly ready to shift their life.

Finally, the episode reflects on how sobriety changes relationships, health, and daily decision-making. While the past isn’t erased, it is reframed, and a new sense of clarity, presence, and stability begins to take shape one day at a time.

Guest: Billy

Hosts: Brent Hanifl, William Stobb, and Paige Geiser

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You’re listening to Wisconsin Sober, the podcast that explores Wisconsin’s complicated relationship with alcohol. Through digging into the state’s history, culture, and the lasting effects of drinking, this podcast seeks to understand—rather than demonize—alcohol’s role in Wisconsin life, while exploring what meaningful change could look like.