Send us a Text Message.Those of us with alcohol use disorder can shift from one addiction to another.  We are very obsessive.GardeningEatingSexWorkSo many other things to ease our emotions.  It becomes a problem when it takes you away from your family, impacts finances and health.Steven and Matt talk a bit of their experience with those addictions that pop up that replace the drink.Do you find value in what the Sober Friends Podcast does?  Consider buying us a coffee at buymeac...

E115: Replacing One Addiction With Another

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Send us a Text Message.I thought everything would be perfect once we stopped drinking?  WRONG!  Life still happens.  The difference is that you don't have to drink over it and have new tools to get you through the things that happen in life.  This week, Matt had a whole bunch of things happen and I'm sure in 6 months they will be forgotten.  But today, they stink.  Has this happened to you?  Do you struggle with life on life's terms?  Then this show is ...

E178: Life on Life's Terms

Send us a Text Message.Join us for an insightful journey as we delve into the nuances of relapse triggers and celebrate wellness milestones! Today, we're opening up about the daunting specter of relapse triggers, sharing personal experiences, and unveiling strategies to fortify your sobriety armor.But before we dive in, catch up on a candid health update from Matt and how embracing a CPAP machine has been a game-changer in reclaiming restful nights and newfound vitality. As we pivot to t...

E177: Preventing Relapse

Send us a Text Message.You ever wonder why the old timer with 30 years of sobriety still reads the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous over and over and over again?  Didn't they have reading comprehension and could get it the first time?  We talk about it this week and discuss how we treat the Big Book of AA as a text book and something to aways learn from.  And we discuss how re-reading helps the new guy or gal. Do you find value in what the Sober Friends Podcast does? ...

E176: Why Do We Still Read the Big Book?

Send us a Text Message.Change is so hard.  I've heard of people saying they love change.  I've also heard of people stop drinking after their beverage was only half drunk.  I could never understand either.  In this episode, we talk about change, why it's hard and how we got through it through our program of recovery.  Are you someone who has challenges with change?  We have lots of tools for you in this engaging episode.Do you find value in what the Sober Friends...

E175: Managing Change

Send us a Text Message.Join us on the Super Friends podcast as we dive deep into creating a sober lifestyle and what that truly means. Steve and our host, Matt, open up about their personal experiences, struggles, and victories on this challenging yet rewarding journey.Matt shares his recent encounters with Tim, who expressed his concern about John's sleep apnea issues and the impact on his well-being. With the hectic schedule of his kids' sports activities and work commitments, finding time ...

E115: Replacing One Addiction With Another

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