“How do I get sober?”

It’s the most common question people ask when they’re struggling with alcohol — and it’s a fair one. But in this solo episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad challenges the idea that how is the real problem.

Instead, he offers a powerful reframe drawn from 16 years of personal recovery and 14 years of supporting people in sobriety:

👉 The real question isn’t how do I get sober — it’s what are you willing to do to get sober and stay sober?

In this honest and reflective episode, Brad explores why so many people feel stuck when trying to quit drinking, even after trying rehab, meetings, therapy, books, podcasts, and recovery programs. He explains how the search for the “right way” to get sober often becomes a form of avoidance, and why willingness — not information — is what actually leads to lasting change.

This episode covers:

Why asking how to get sober can keep people stuck

The role willingness plays in quitting alcohol and staying sober

Why many people believe they’re “different” — and how that belief blocks recovery

The fear of discomfort and change in early sobriety

Why alcohol feels like it “worked” for so long

The importance of changing routines, environments, and relationships

Why doing sobriety alone rarely works

How shame and ego prevent people from asking for help

Why support and connection matter more than willpower