This episode is about how we experience things differently when sober. I recently took part in a celebratory victory with coaches after a football win. While sitting there drinking non-alcoholic beer, I realized I was allowing myself to absorb more of the positivity that accompanied the victory than I used to because I was not numbing my senses. 

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This episode is about the secrets we hold in sobriety. For everyone, this can look very different. For me, it was about keeping the amount I used secret and keeping secret my attraction for self-destruction. 

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This episode focuses on the people in my life and virtually who have supported me throughout my sobriety. I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge as many people as I could for their support and their work in the sober community. I hope this will inspire you to take a moment to do the same. 

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This episode is about a recent experience I had with an overwhelming sense of stress in my life. It occurred to me, in a moment of anxiety, I knew without doubt alcohol is never going to be an answer. My partner and I talked about and shared these feelings so I decided to write my blog about how I personally see and deal with stress.

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This episode was inspired by the ending Dry January. This month is typically known for people trying to quit drinking for a month. While I applaud those who do this, I have serious questions for those who return to drinking after experiencing the myriad of benefits associated with sobriety. I explore those questions in this podcast. 

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This episode is about the acronym K.I.S.S and how it pertains to sobriety. I have written a lot about easy sobriety, this is just another way to approach the same sentiment. I thought maybe it would be more palatable than the word easy. We will see if my thoughts holds true. Enjoy.

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In this episode, I talk about how the time we lost in addiction can be both a painful memory, but it is a memory we have to forgive ourselves for. As long as we learn from our mistakes, we can grow in the future. Using the time gained in sobriety well is one way to help us forgive ourselves for the past. 

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This episode focuses on the loneliness we can feel in sobriety. I suggest we do not have to feel lonely if we approach sobriety from the right mindset. I believe, loneliness only occurs when we believe we are giving something up. If we feel we are instead gaining something, then we do not feel as lonely. Please visit my blog to read more:

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This episode focuses on our relationship with alcohol. If we are struggling to unfriend alcohol, more than likely we are focusing on the wrong things. We have to see and believe the negative over any false perception of positives it holds for us. Please visit my blog to read more: 

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