Single Dad, Sober Dad

Host Matt welcomes his old friend Matt Strand, known to the Pod as "the mayor," to reminisce about their shared history. They candidly discuss their younger years filled with partying and the impact of alcohol on their lives and relationships. Matt Strand shares updates on his current life, including his family and his recent decision to cut back on drinking and smoking. They also touch upon a significant shared regret involving the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win.

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Matt Weldon is back! After a two-year hiatus and a recent career change, Matt revives his popular podcast, Single Dad, Sober Dad. In this reboot episode, Matt welcomes his old friend and fellow AA member, Keith Young, to the Iron Tech studio in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Matt and Keith dive deep into Keith's powerful journey to sobriety. Keith candidly shares his struggles, from early interventions and college brawls landing him in the Rockton jail, to the pivotal moments that led him to embrace recovery. They explore the challenges of navigating sobriety, the importance of spirituality, and the hard-won wisdom gained through years of dedication.

Keith discusses his evolution from a hard-headed young man to a successful business owner and dedicated father of six. They delve into the consequences of addiction, the power of surrender, and the profound shift in perspective that comes with living a sober life.

Join Matt and Keith for an honest and inspiring conversation about second chances, the transformative power of recovery, and the joy of living a life beyond addiction.

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Matt brings into the studio Natalie Parvin, a friend of his with almost 15 years sobriety and just so happens to be an amazing single mom of 3. She brings a unique perspective of how she became sober, maintains her sobriety and the everyday challenges of being a mom. Natalie is truly inspirational and is always in the running for Mom of the Year.

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Matt talks about being a grateful alcoholic, as well trying to be grateful and appreciative of the little things in life, things that he took for granted for so long. With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a timely episode that should make you think about what’s truly important in life.

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Episode #5 Matt discusses something nobody likes to talk about, death and dying. 

Matt takes an interesting view on the subject and opens up about his feelings as not just a sober dad, but as a parent and human being. 

It's not as morbid as it sounds, as Matt adds a twist of humor and opens up about his fears and concerns as a parent who ponders what life will be like for his kids without him around. 

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Matt invites a lifelong friend into the studio to discuss pre sobriety Matt vs. post sobriety Matt. This episode is unscripted and the questions were not given to Paul ahead of time. It's a real look into the past and present of Matt's life.

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Matt takes a look at being a single, sober dad in the dating world. The episode discusses perceptions that he had as well as what others may have had as someone who was entering the dating world in his late 40's, a recovering alcoholic, with young children and the obstacles he may face. This is the best episode he has done according to Matt. Enjoy!

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Matt goes through what life was like going to sporting events as an alcoholic vs going as a person/dad in sobriety. He talks about being present with his kids at the games vs. wondering where the hell the beer vendor was at all times.

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The first episode really builds the foundation of the show. Giving the listeners some insight to where I've been to where I am now will hopefully give people a better understanding of my journey and the many twists and turns that have come with it. 

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