February 03, 2026

He Was Sober on Weekdays — Drunk on Weekends

34 minutes

What starts as a simple cup of coffee turns into a life-saving turning point. In this episode of the Recovery Patterns Podcast, Kris Robles shares how getting sober at just 18 years old set him on a path filled with relapse, honesty, homelessness, healing, and ultimately long-term recovery. Kris opens up about using substances to feel connected, surviving a suicide attempt, learning how to live without secrets, and discovering that recovery is bigger than meetings—it’s about relationships, balance, and staying honest with yourself. This is a raw conversation about growing up in recovery, redefining success, and learning how to live a full life without drugs or alcohol.

00:00 – Introduction & Recovery Dates
01:00 – The Mirror Moment That Sparked Change
02:30 – “Just Coffee” and the First Meeting
04:00 – Getting Sober at a Young Age
05:00 – Using Substances to Feel Connected
06:00 – Relapsing in Secret While Going to Meetings
08:45 – Suicide Attempt & Hospitalization
10:45 – Choosing Honesty in Recovery
11:45 – Homelessness & Starting Over at 21
13:45 – Finishing School & Building Stability
15:00 – Codependency & Unhealthy Relationships
17:30 – Learning What Healthy Relationships Look Like
20:30 – Recovery, Family, and Parenting
23:30 – Letting Go of Guilt Around Meetings
26:00 – Finding Community in a New Place
28:00 – Becoming a Social Worker
30:30 – Working in Behavioral Health & Substance Use
31:45 – Losing a Friend to Overdose
32:45 – Speaking Openly About Recovery
33:20 – Advice for Someone in Their First 24 Hours