You might not recognize your rock bottom until later. Sometimes you know quick. But other times, it’s a quiet realization. One that unfolds slower, like pulling the bandaid instead of ripping it off.

And we wanted to talk about that. The parts of getting sober that don’t have a manual.

No, this isn’t an AA meeting. We’re not sharing inventories or waxing poetic about the ways we’ve done wrong. We’re just two people who both pulled out of relapses and had to figure out a new “normal” while keeping shit together at work.

Things like: How sobriety impacts your career—good and bad, what changes at work events and in friendships, and why relapse is a shitty word that sounds shitty.

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If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or looking for resources to help get sober, aa.org is a place you can visit to learn more about getting support.

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The Unobstructed Podcast is for people making sense of modern work and life. We share honest conversations, personal stories, and systems you can use to build clarity without burning out.

About the hosts:

Derek MacDonald, former wilderness guide turned software simplifier at DMDC Systems, LLC.

Rachael Sink, owner and business consultant at Rachael's Ink, LLC, a HubSpot Gold Solutions Partner agency.

Visit Derek’s website: derekmacdonald.com

Visit Rachael’s website: rachaelsink.com

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