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While we are on a break from recording, we're re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. We will be back with new content in September!
How much have you let self doubt hold you back in life? How often do you dream about the life you want, but you let fear stop you from making it happen?
In this episode, we've invited sober motivational speakers Jacob Brown and Martin Lockett, along with the always amazing Through the Glass regular Molly, to share their experiences of self doubt, and their thoughts on overcoming it. Listen as we also discuss defining and understanding our purpose in life - by first identifying our values, and then implementing them with the support of the people around us.
If you've ever let a lack of confidence stop you from chasing your dreams, and could use some inspiration, this episode is for you!
Some of the many concepts you'll hear us talk about include:
For more information about the people and concepts discussed in the episode, check out the following links:
Jacob mentions Chris Gardner and his quote, "Speak what you seek until you see what you said."
Jacob also talks about how Brene Brown's talk about the Man in the Arena (a speech by Theodore Roosevelt) inspired him.
Molly shares what she's learned about the Japanese concept of Ikigai - find your life's purpose.
For more information about defining and living by your values, visit this article by Berkley Wellbeing
To learn more about the biopsychosocial-spiritual model that Martin refers to, visit this article by Hope Recovery and Healing.
Martin Lockett is a substance abuse counselor, author, public speaker, and advocate for reducing DUI fatalities. He spent 17.5 years in prison for a DUI fatality that claimed two lives and severely injured another. Lockett devoted the rest of his life to honoring his victims' legacies by helping others who struggle with substance abuse.
While incarcerated, Martin earned a BS in sociology, MS in psychology, and acquired state certification as a substance abuse counselor, and published two books.
Now released, Lockett continues his mission and message by helping those in need of counseling for mental health and substance use disorders and sharing his powerful story across the country.
Find Martin on Instagram @martinllockett
Jacob Brown is a former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, transformational speaker, and writer. He is the Chief Transformational Officer for PurposePoint and the Co-Founder of Varlo, a cycling and triathlon apparel brand.
Jacob is mostly known for his thought leadership on LinkedIn, #FailForward posts, and inspirational videos. He travels globally speaking to corporations, colleges, and sports teams about how to take failure and turn it into fuel.
He is a family man - a husband of one and a father of four. Jacob can also be found on LinkedIn and Instagram
Molly adores pajama days on the couch with her Nintendo Switch as much as hiking local trails and camping in state parks. Alcohol free since Nov 8, 2020, she got sober on the hospital frontlines during peak Covid and is now a traveling medical imaging technologist who loves exploring the US and its natural and human diversity. Sobriety has gifted her wellness in every sense, and she doesn’t intend to waste it. Sober on!
We would love to hear your thoughts! Join in the conversation on social media, or send us an email.
Visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com
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If you have ever struggled with feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and burned out, this is the episode for you. We've gathered some amazing ladies to share their experiences and the things they've learned about coping with burnout, and also preventing it from happening in the future. Our goal is always to keep ourselves as far away from a drink as possible, and burnout can create a danger zone if we're not careful. So listen as we dig into how and why we let ourselves reach the point of burnout, and learn how we've dealt with it - and hopefully walk away with some new ideas to apply in your own life.
It's easy to fall into a state of burnout, when we're trying to keep up with all of the things we're expected to do, and burnout can be a very dangerous place when we're sober. When we aren't careful, we might find ourselves at the point where we convince ourselves that we "need" a drink or "deserve" a drink for getting through all the stressful, busy days. So how has feeling burned out affected your recovery? What have you learned about coping with or prevent it?
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Steve mentions Scott Stillman's concept of the universe giving us "nuggets", if only we remember to be open to finding them. Learn more about Scott and his books at scottstillmanblog.com (Our favorite book is I Don't Want to Grow Up. It's been hugely inspirational for both of us!)
About our guests:
Brittany Storti is a recovering addict and has been sober since January 29, 2017, Her voice first became public on The Doctor Oz Show in 2012 for her eating disorder and has been in the recovery community for a total of 11 years. She is the founder and CEO of The Bridge Coaching services. She is a certified professional coach and addiction recovery coach, specializing in eating disorders, substance abuse, and women empowerment. She’s on a mission to empower others to go from feeling never enough to realize they are already enough. There is no shame in her game. Her primary purpose is to be of maximum service to others.
How to contact Brittany:
-Website: thebridgecoachingservices.net
-Email: [email protected]
-Instagram handle: @building_the_bridge
Sonia is the founder of EverBlume, which provides small group recovery meetings where members are matched into groups based on what they are struggling with. The goal is for members to find connection through conversation and get meaningful support and feedback from eachother.
Sonia is an orthodontist and built and sold a successful multi-location practice in 2016 and got sober in 2017. Since then, she become a recovery coach and has dedicated her life to making a difference with social impact investing, volunteering with the incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and victims of sex trafficking. And now, she hopes to create her biggest impact by leveraging the power of peer support to create community for those on their recovery journey.
https://www.joineverblume.com/
https://www.instagram.com/joineverblume/
https://www.facebook.com/EverBlume
https://medium.com/@everblume
https://www.tiktok.com/@everblume
Kaitlin is a wife, mother, and wild woman on a mission of self actualization with the hopes of spreading that vibration to those she encounters along her journey. She walked away from the life of self destruction from her addiction and traumas 2 years ago, and has embraced the path of undoing, rebuilding, and healing ever since. May we all stop to smell the flowers, observe the breeze, and lend each other a loving hand when we meet on the path of growth. You are never alone, and so loved! Shine on! You can find Kaitlin's sober content on Tiktok here.
Visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com
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One of the emotions that comes up often in conversation is anger in recovery. Most of us never learned to regulate our emotions in our youth, so emotions come on big and strong, and anger is one that can lead us to doing things that we regret, and can even lead us back to wanting to have a drink. We've invited sober podcast host Dan from Hard Knox Talks and our friends Ryan and Dan to join us in a conversation about how we deal with anger now that we are sober.
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Julie mentions the book Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
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In this episode, we talk about the affects that loneliness has on alcholism recovery. We've invited sober influencer Rachael (Addict with Purpose), sober podcast host Scott (The Sober Heathen), and our dear friend Coryn to talk about how loneliness has played a part in both their addiction and their recovery. It seems nearly everyone has struggled with loneliness at times, and while it may look different for each person, we share some very relatable ways to cope.
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Julie and Steve mention Brene' Brown - like they always do. Visit her website at www.brenebrown.com and check out her books and videos. It really will change your life.
If you're looking for a place to connect with others in recovery, visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com for information on our weekly Zoom meetings.
Coryn is a 38 year old accountant in Southern California who stubbornly won an argument with her ex-husband by committing to take a year off from drinking and unexpectedly found the strength to create a life she no longer needed to escape from. After quitting drinking on June 23, 2021 she found her community on the I Am Sober app, and has connected with people all over the world who realize the toll alcohol takes on our health.
Scott is a proud father of twin boys. He hosts The Sober Heathen podcast with which he documents his recovery journey. Although it is sometimes painful and deeply raw, it helps him tremendously to recover honestly and openly! He has 4 OWI's, thousands in fines due, no license until the 30's (2030), he is living back home, and he still has never felt better and in more control! Recovery is worth it because with it there is always HOPE!
Rachael is proud to say I’m in long term recovery from both drugs and alcohol. My recovery date is 7/30/2017. I have chosen not to be anonymous and to use my voice and passion to help others like me find a solution. I am a harm reductionist and a certified peer support specialist in 2 states as well as recovery advocate. I am passionate about helping and inspiring others to better themselves which is why I created my page Addict with Purpose.
Visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com
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It's common to find that yourself hitting a plateau in recovery. A time when recovery feels stagnant, like you aren't moving forward anymore the way you were before. Sometimes it's just uncomfortable, sometimes it can be a danger zone and can lead to relapse. We've invited our dear friend Corina, and sober influencers Eric and James to talk about how they've handled plateaus in their recovery.
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Eric mentions the book A New Pair of Glasses by Chuck C Chamberlain.
Corina talks about how helpful the I Am Sober app has been for her recovery.
Eric gives a shout out to Covenant Hills Treatment Center in San Clemente, CA.
Corina D is an educator living in Edmonton, AB with her two rescue feral pharoahs. A full time compassionate soul whose real journey of discovery (recovery) began at the emotional heap in Cairo after the collapse of her volatile second marriage. She has been known to wander in broad daylight carrying a lantern earnestly searching for truth and honesty. You can follow Corina on Instagram @cdn_grl
James Fox is fromTwin Falls, Idaho. He's 17 years clean from cocaine and meth and got sober from alcohol on 12.06.2020. An alcoholic for 20 years before seeking sobriety. He's just out there raw doggin sobriety and encouraging others on their sobriety journey. You can find James on TikTok here.
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For a full transcript of this episode, visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com
In this episode, we explore the voids that alcohol leaves behind, and how we've gone about filling the void. We dig into filling the extra time, wading through the emotional void, and also how we've found ways to fulfill our purpose, so that we can create a meaningful life that is aligned with our values. Listen as we share our thoughts and ideas on how we turn a life that felt empty into a life where alcohol is irrelevant and our souls are full.
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Maggie Jenson has been free from addiction for three years. After 15 years of addictive drinking, she employed out-of-the-box tactics in order to Think Different to Drink Different. She now lives a sober-ish lifestyle where alcohol is irrelevant. She's recreated her identity to one of health and personal growth. Since creating her alcohol-freedom, she's founded Magnify Progressive Wellness to help clients find themselves - and success - again, too. Find Maggie on Instagram and YouTube. Download Maggie's "Happy Habits Guide for Listeners" here.
Ben Tuff is record holding ultramarathon swimmer who will inspire and educate about his previous experience dealing with addiction. Just over ten years ago, Ben gave up the bottle and taught himself to swim. Ben’s goal is to destigmatize the idea of addiction and help people learn to follow their dreams. His documentary “Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle” is is about to be completed. Ben looks to informative and inspires each and every person to take a growth mindset and bring change or new challenges to their lives one stroke at a time.
Matt Gardiner is a Recovery Coach & Storywork Coach who has helped numerous people get out of their 'stuck stories' and manage their addictions to effectively integrate sobriety into their lives. His coaching method focuses on breath awareness, inner dialogue word choice, and reframing the stories you've been attaching to the events of your life. Matt is also a lifelong musician and Sound Therapist, which compliments his work as a Coach. 'Beyond Recovery' is a podcast hosted by Matt, where guests come on to share their journeys of recovery. Find Matt on Instagram @recoveryroadmap.me, and on YouTube and Facebook @mattgardinerLIVE.
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Visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com for a full transcript of this episode.
In this episode, we explore the science behind negative emotions, and talk about some of the ways we can cope with those times when we feel like we're stuck in the dark. We are joined by ER physician Dr. Andrew; Debs, who is studying to become an addictions specialist; and Britt, who is a recovery coach by hobby. We dig into finding ways to see the positive in what are usually considered "negative" emotions, and discuss different ways we've learned to grow through those dark times.
Some of the ideas we cover in this episode include:
Debs is from Melbourne Australia and has had a successful global career in Sales & Management. On Jan 9 2021, Deb decided she had had enough and was determined break the hamster wheel cycle and eliminated alcohol from her life. Today at 837 days sober she enjoys a calm and content life and is changing careers studying to become an Addiction specialist. Her life goal is to help people be the healthiest version of themselves by abstaining from drugs and alcohol and to know they do not have to do this alone.
Dr. Andrew Seefeld is the Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, New Hampshire. He is uniquely qualified as a leader in the field of Addiction Medicine considering his own personal experience battling addiction. Dr. Andrew is a champion of Emotional Sobriety, focusing on the upstream thoughts & emotions & how they relate to downstream behavioral patterns. You can follow him on Twitter at @sobER_doctor.
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For a full transcript of this episode, visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com
We've heard so many people say they quit drinking and they realized they didn't even know who they were. As we make our way through life without alcohol defining us, we get to redefine ourselves. We're joined by author and podcaster Jean McCarthy, Andrew from Palm Beach Recovery Center, and podcast host Steph to talk about the process of discovering our identity after addiction.
You'll hear us talk about the following points:
We've heard so many people say they quit drinking and they realized they didn't even know who they were. As we make our way through life without alcohol defining us, we get to redefine ourselves. We're joined by author and podcaster Jean McCarthy, Andrew from Palm Beach Recovery Center, and podcast host Steph to talk about the process of discovering our identity after addiction.
You'll hear us talk about the following points:
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For a full transcript of this episode, visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com
The helplessness and hopelessness that comes with having a family member in addiction is heart wrenching, and our guests share some of the wisdom they've gained with their own experiences with this. But we also get a glimpse into what it was like for our families, while we fought our own addictions. Listen as we learn what it means to find healthy ways to help those we love who are struggling with addiction.
Some of the ideas we talk about include:
Meet our guests:
My name is Derrick Deidel. I am 3 years sober. I have come from the depths of addiction, trauma, mental health , prison and homelessness to be a light in this world. I love recovery and am a huge advocate for it and those seeking help. I work for Mile High Recovery Center managing the Residential treatment house, I am a peer recovery coach and personal trainer. I try to be kind and gracious to everyone cause that same stuff changed my life.
Hi , I'm Jenn from Arizona. 51 years old and coming up on 2 years May in my sobriety! I work in early childhood education as a preschool teacher and have 2 adult children who also struggle with alcohol .Lots of changes in my life since I've been sober. It's been one challenge after the other but I am determined to stay sober not just for myself but to help support and guide my children in the right direction.
Ann lives in Pennsylvania and will be 2 years alcohol-free on May 6, 2023. She believes in community, daily meditation, and reading everything you can get your hands on about recovery, sometimes over and over again. With alcoholism in her immediate family, she is a member of Al-Anon to support her recovery and wellbeing. For her, detachment with love is a magical tool, and life is too short and too amazing to dilute with alcohol.
Raul: I am so thankful for the sober community and I am involved in so many different platforms. My foundation/bedrock is the AA program. As it relates to this pod cast, my son went to a 30 in person recovery facility in California as he was given an ultimatum at work. He almost opted to find another job because his ego took a tremendous hit. It is obvious to everyone that he has a drinking problem except for him apparently. My recovery afforded me the opportunity to be present and to let him know I love him. I said I would love him no matter what he decided but this was all his decision to make and he decided to go. Thank you for my recovery.
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For a full transcript of this episode, visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com
In this episode we explore the feeling of rejection. We are joined by musician Benjamin Lerner, Becki, the founder of the soberlife.love sober dating website, and Steve's friend Andrea. Listen as we share how rejection has affected our patterns of thinking and behavior over the years - even starting in childhood - and how we're learning to live with the feelings instead of drinking them away.
Some of the points we cover include:
Benjamin Lerner, the Great-grandson of Irving Berlin (composer of such iconic tunes as “God
Becki is an inspiring individual who achieved a remarkable milestone on 6.8.2020 when she chose to get sober at the age of 50. Her journey towards sobriety was not an easy one, but Becki's determination and strength allowed her to rebuild her life and achieve a healthier and happier future.
In addition to her personal journey, Becki has also made a significant impact in the lives of others. She recognized a need for a supportive community for individuals in recovery who are seeking meaningful relationships and founded Soberlife.love, a sober dating website.
Through her website, Becki has created a safe and supportive environment for individuals in recovery to connect with others who share similar experiences and values.
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From the publisher's feed
Hanging out at the intersection of emotional wellness, personal growth, and living an alcohol-free life.
No Alcohol Needed (formerly Through the Glass Recovery) is a podcast for anyone who is considering or has chosen an alcohol-free life and wanting more from life than just “not drinking.” Hosted by Julie Miller and Steve Knapp, certified alcohol-free life coaches, the show features honest, thoughtful conversations about the inner work that actually makes life feel better.
Together, they explore topics like shame, anxiety, difficult relationships, emotional regulation, identity, and the patterns that keep people stuck in a life that feels empty. These are conversations about building emotional skills, self-trust, and a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling without alcohol.
Whether you are sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or years into sobriety and still asking “now what?”, this sobriety podcast offers honest conversation and real life lessons learned, mixed with expert insights and perspective shifts to help you move beyond coping and toward thriving in a life that feels genuinely good.
How to be happy. No alcohol needed.
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Find all of our free resources at https://noalcoholneeded.net
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Julie Miller is the founder of Create a Life So Full, a coaching practice focused on emotional resilience and living alcohol-free. Learn more at https://createalifesofull.com
Steve Knapp is a sobriety and men's mental health advocate. Get to know him at https://www.facebook.com/steve.knapp.39

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