In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, my buddy Ryan joins us to share his sobriety journey. Ryan reflects on his childhood in a tight-knit community, his introduction to alcohol in high school, and how his father's coping mechanisms influenced his own. He describes the progressive nature of his alcohol dependency, the strain it put on his relationships, and his eventual realization of needing change in 2020. After multiple attempts to quit, trying a few different pathways Ryan was tired of the life he was leading and realized his drinking did not only affect him it affected everyone around him.  Something had to change but how would Ryan go from a life of drinking to a life without? This is Ryan's story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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00:00 Introduction to Season Three

00:14 Meet Ryan: A Journey Begins

00:43 Ryan's Early Life and College Days

01:25 The Role of Alcohol in Ryan's Life

02:39 Marriage and Moving Away

03:29 Struggles with Alcohol and Family Dynamics

04:47 Realizations and Early Signs of Alcohol Dependence

06:25 The Turning Point: Marriage and Parenthood

08:25 Hiding the Problem and Seeking Help

10:27 The Role of Community and Support

25:48 Fishing Trip Revelations

26:31 Struggles with Sobriety

27:00 A Turning Point

28:22 The Road to Recovery

30:07 Reflections and Realizations

35:32 Finding Community

47:34 The Power of Connection

52:19 Final Thoughts and Encouragement