Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

By Brad McLeod

What's Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories about?

The sober motivation podcast will have new guests each week sharing their sobriety stories to inspire others about what is possible. After listening you will see that sobriety is so possible and you are not alone on this journey.

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Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories episodes:

05.01.2024
Sober Since 2012 MJ shares his struggles with addiction and the story of how it unfolded.
In this episode, we have MJ who has been sober since 2012 and opens up about his challenging journey from a troubled childhood in New York City, marked by overprotection and bullying, to his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction...
04.24.2024
Alcohol had become such a part of Leigh's identity, but she knew drinking was no longer an option, and it was her responsibility to make the changes.
In this episode of the Podcast, we have Leigh, discussing her journey to sobriety. Leigh shares her upbringing in a traditional household in Missouri, where drinking was not part of the story, her initial encounter with alcohol in college, and...
04.18.2024
Johnny saw addiction first hand growing up and swore that would never be his life until it was.
In this episode, we have Johnny a veteran who shares his transformative journey from growing up amidst the chaos of his brothers' addiction during the South Florida crack epidemic, to falling into his destructive cycle of substance abuse. Despite excelling...
04.16.2024
Anne got stuck on the moderation hamster wheel with alcohol until she quit drinking alcohol for good.
In this episode, we have Anne’s heartfelt story of growing up with a father struggling with addiction, his involvement in the Cornbread Mafia, and her own battles with drinking. Anne discusses the impact of her father's addiction on her childhood,...
04.12.2024
From Chaos to Clarity: Brandi's Journey Through Addiction and Redemption
In this episode we have Brandi, who openly shares her harrowing journey through a rocky childhood riddled with exposure to alcohol and abuse, leading to her own struggles with alcohol and substance abuse. Brandi narrates how early childhood traumas, including...
04.09.2024
Jenna, a mother of six, knew alcohol was a problem since she started at 14 years old; she could never have just one.
In this episode, we are joined by Jenna, who shares her story from childhood as a 4.0 student who excelled in sports. And at 14 everything changed when alcohol became involved in her life. She discusses the impact of her...
04.05.2024
John hated alcohol and swore it would never take over his life, but it did.
In this episode, we have John, who shares his deeply personal journey through childhood challenges, struggles with self-esteem and self-confidence, his battle with alcohol addiction, and eventually finding sobriety. Growing up in a family grappling with addiction, John's early experiences...
04.02.2024
Chris was sober for 8.5 years before having "Just a few drinks" - 17 years sober - Chris shares the story.
In this episode we have Chris, who shares his compelling story of growing up in East Texas, his battles with alcoholism and drug abuse, and his journey to sobriety. Born in 1972 in Tyler, Texas, Chris grew up witnessing heavy...
03.29.2024
Alcohol helped Suze cope with the emotions resulting from several traumatic experiences in her life, but it came at a very high cost. Getting sober changed everything.
In this episode, we have Suze from England who shares she faced various significant life challenges, including being sent away to boarding school at a young age, facing bullying, the sudden death of her mother, and surviving the terrifying 2004...
03.27.2024
10 things you need to know about getting and staying sober.
In this episode I share personal insights on sobriety, debunking the notion of a linear process and emphasizing the importance of community, asking for help, and the realization that no external validation is required to quit. The episode also touches...
03.22.2024
Alcohol played such a substantial role in Jordans life she never saw a way out.
In this episode, we have Jordan, a listener of the show with a compelling story of struggle, sobriety, and self-discovery. Growing up in a social, drinking-centered environment, Jordan felt like an outsider, which led to experimenting with alcohol and drugs...
03.20.2024
Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player who received a lifetime ban from the league, shares his struggle with alcohol and cocaine.
In this episode, we have Brantt Myhres a former NHL player who shares his turbulent journey through addiction, his career in professional hockey, and his path to sobriety. Myers discusses the early roots of his struggles, beginning with a challenging...
03.15.2024
For Lucy alcohol seemed to help her check all the boxes until it caused so much chaos in her life.
In this episode of the sober motivation podcast, we talk with Lucy Bruce, who shares her journey of growing up in a household tainted by her father's violent alcoholism and her own struggles with drinking, eating disorders, and trauma. Though...
03.12.2024
Meg's Journey from Gray Area Wine Drinking to sober curious to living a sober life.
In this episode we have Meg who shares her deeply personal journey from growing up in a culture of appearances and early alcohol exposure to facing significant life challenges and navigating gray area drinking. Meg details her experiences with perfectionism,...
03.07.2024
Josh Connelly found the ultimate escape from himself with alcohol and drugs, sober since 2012.
In this episode we have Josh Connolly, discussing his childhood experiences and the impact of addiction on his life. Josh gives a candid recount of his complicated relationship with his alcoholic father and his struggles with substance use from an...
03.05.2024
Surviving Trauma and Embracing Sobriety: Johnny's Journey
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Johnny Lawrence shares his path from an unstable and traumatic childhood to a fulfilling life of sobriety. Born into a mixed-race family subjected to domestic violence, Johnny found comfort in alcohol. However,...
02.28.2024
Hadley experienced relief from her first drink of alcohol at 14 and went from binge drinking in college to mommy wine culture.
In today’s episode, we have Hadley, who speaks about her first drink at 14 and how it would remain complicated until quitting at 41. As life progressed so did the drinking from the binge drinking culture in college to the...
02.27.2024
After losing his father in a drunk driving accident, Gregg felt different. Alcohol and drugs covered up the pain.
In this episode, we have Gregg who opens up about his tragic childhood marked by his father's death in a drunk driving accident and being raised by a single mother. He talks about his struggle with substance abuse, including dealing...
02.23.2024
Nick had tried sobriety before but struggled to be honest with himself and others. Changing that would change everything.
Nick joins the show; he has been sober for 10 years and shares his journey from substance abuse to sobriety. Nick describes his childhood marked by his parents' separation, their struggle with substance abuse, and his own progression into alcoholism...
02.20.2024
Michelle Smith discovered that alcohol provided an escape from all of life’s responsibilities and it took her to a very dark place.
Michelle Smith (recoveryisthenewblack) who shares openly about her late-onset addiction to alcohol and turbulent journey to sobriety. Growing up in a household filled with alcoholism, she focused on academics and her career before gradually slipping into alcohol dependency due to...
02.14.2024
The Transformation Journey of WWF superstar Jake 'The Snake' Roberts: Addiction, Rebuild and Triumph
In this episode, we have Jake 'The Snake' Roberts, a WWF professional wrestling icon who shares his journey from growing up in a difficult environment to achieving fame in the wrestling world only to fall into addiction. Jake candidly recounts...
02.08.2024
Leanne's struggle with alcohol and cocaine took her to the brink. Now 3 years sober she tells the tale.
Leanne shares her journey of overcoming addiction to alcohol and cocaine, and the transformations she sees in her life since choosing recovery. She openly discusses her early life experiences, her struggles being adopted, dealing with ADHD, the pressures of a...
02.06.2024
Justin loved the escape from self alcohol and cocaine provided but knew he had a higher calling.
In this episode, I talk to Justin Brien about his life's journey. Starting from his childhood marked by low self-esteem and self-worth, Justin shares his deep dive into substance abuse and the toll it took on his relationships and mental...
02.02.2024
Mailinn narrowly escaped death from alcoholism. Now sobriety has become a way of life for her.
Mailinn Hamre began drinking at the age of 13, and by the time she turned 18, things took a dramatic turn as it became the legal age to purchase beer in Norway. Initially, she started drinking to fit in with...
01.31.2024
Brett found himself in a several decade battle with grey area drinking.
In this episode we have Brett who shares a reflective account of his journey with alcohol, starting from his relatively normal, religious upbringing, through to his involvement with a Christian college, in the music industry, and his ever-shifting relationship with...
01.26.2024
Kate started drinking at 14, and it would take decades before she realized there had to be more to life.
In this episode of the Sober Motivation podcast, I chat with Kate about her journey from childhood to adulthood fueled by heavy drinking, to her decision to choose a sober life. The discussion uncovers Kate's upbringing in a large London...
01.23.2024
Mike's consumption of alcohol nearly took his life. After being in a coma for three weeks, Mike was given a second chance.
On this episode, we have Mike aka Jersey Mike. Early on in life, Mike struggled to find himself and where he belonged so he gravitated towards acting out., a rebel type lifestyle. Mike also reveals his experiences with substance abuse...
01.19.2024
Michelle got into the mommy wine culture, until she lost her brother and her alcohol consumption became life or death.
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Michelle courageously shares her battle with alcohol. Growing up in a small town in Delaware, Michelle had a seemingly 'normal' life. Although initially, her consumption was socially oriented, as her environment...
01.16.2024
After a blacked-out date night Ray embarked on his sober journey.
In this episode, Ray discusses his experience of sobriety and how his journey has reshaped his life. Ray, who was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, shared about his childhood marked by his parents' divorce and recalled the instability and...
01.10.2024
For Jeannine addiction was never part of the plan.
In this episode, we have Jeannine. She had a great childhood growing up in a lot of places but settled in Georgia. She opened up about her struggles, recounting how her parents' divorce sent her spiralling into self-destructive behaviour and...
01.05.2024
Charlie starting drinking at 14 and suffered a panic attack on national TV, looking back it was the alcohol.
In this episode, we have Charlie Beljan, a professional golfer who has been sober for 39 months. Always hanging out with the older crowd Charlie started drinking alcohol at 14 years old. Charlie shares his experiences of growing up and...
12.31.2023
Sober Motivation Podcast: A Year in Review
This episode marks a year-end review of the Sober Motivation Podcast. I reflect on the journey of the podcast throughout the year, having shared many motivational stories from various individuals overcoming alcohol addiction. Major highlights include heart-touching narratives of former...
12.27.2023
Dustin struggled with alcohol and felt he was living two lives until he found sobriety.
In this episode we have Dustin. Dustin shared his experience growing up in a Christ-centered home, where he was shielded from alcohol. Although he was a talented athlete in high school and college, he found himself joining the drinking culture...
12.21.2023
Andy Ramage: The Middle Lane to Alcohol-Free Living (Gray Area Drinking)
Andy Ramage had the boyhood dream to be a professional footballer and although that did come true his playing career was cut short due to an injury. As he grew older he noticed alcohol playing a bigger and bigger role...
12.19.2023
Brooke’s addiction took her to a very dark place and asking for help was the first step out.
In this episode, Brooke shares her rocky journey with addiction which began in her teenage years following the loss of her father. Raised in a close-knit family, she first turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism during this painful time....
12.14.2023
Stephanie Noble struggled with alcohol, weed and heroin until she got her 4th DUI after an overdose and everything changed.
Stephanie found great relief from herself in substances. As things progressed from drinking alcohol and smoking weed to pain pills and heroin. Stephanie was going through the motions on a daily basis trying to find an escape. In an underground...
12.12.2023
Navigating the Holidays in Sobriety: A Special Holiday Edition with Jeff Simone, Megan Wilcox, SoberDave and Stephanie Noble
In this special holiday episode of the Sober Motivation podcast, Brad sits down with Megan, Stephanie, Jeff and Dave. We talk about insights and strategies for staying sober through the holiday season. In a roundtable discussion, we touch upon various...
12.07.2023
Sam had his first drink at 13 and couldn’t get enough - connection and honesty changed everything.
In this episode of the Sober Motivation podcast, we have Sam. Originally from the UK, Sam talks about suffering from health anxiety from a young age and turning to alcohol and later drugs to alleviate his fears and anxieties. Sam...
12.05.2023
Todd struggled with the confusing place of grey area drinking for years.
On this episode of the podcast, we have Todd. Growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, Todd started drinking alcohol in high school and his consumption escalated throughout college and law school as he used alcohol to cope with stress. Todd would...
11.30.2023
Dan knew early on that his drinking was different from that of his peers, but a life without alcohol seemed so far away.
In this episode, Dan bravely shares his journey towards sobriety. He dives into his past, speaking about the childhood sexual abuse he endured and how this led him to use alcohol as a coping mechanism. Despite these significant struggles, he...
11.28.2023
Casey: From red wine girl to 7.5 years alcohol free.
On this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, we have Casey from the (Hello Someday Podcast) Growing up as a child of diplomats, she struggled with fitting in due to constantly moving countries, and that contributed to her anxiety and...
11.23.2023
Les knew if he was going to have a chance at sobriety he could not do it alone. 42 Years Sober
In this episode, we have Les who reflects on his upbringing often feeling like an outcast, and this would set the foundation for his struggle with alcohol. He recalls the moment he realized the extent of his addiction and the...
11.21.2023
Alison’s Journey from Sober Curiosity to Freedom
In this episode, we have my friend Alison. Growing up, her father struggled with alcohol, and it created a ripple effect in her life. At 20 years old, she got married and just celebrated 21 years of marriage, but it...
11.16.2023
Liz engaged in binge drinking for the better part of 20 years and a google search about 3 day hangovers changed everything.
In this episode, we have my friend Liz who is originally from the Jersey Shore and was a binge drinker for the better part of 20 years. The cycle of drinking and then healing from drinking was exhausting. Despite this,...
11.14.2023
At 13 Dan got his hands on a 6-pack of beer and he was hooked. Dan would later go on to struggle with opiates and meth.
From a young age, Dan was fascinated with alcohol, and all of his questions were answered when he got his hands on his first 6-pack of beer. Dan struggled to fit in growing up and switched friend groups from time...
11.10.2023
For 25+ years Joe was leaning on Alcohol and Drugs to fill a void on the inside.
In this episode, we meet Joe. Growing up, Joe had no shortage of traumatic experiences and never talked about the feelings or thoughts associated with these events. He found a level of acceptance through drinking alcohol and consuming drugs. Going...
11.07.2023
David grew up around a lot of alcohol but never in a million years could have guessed how low it would take him.
In this episode, we have David, who just celebrated 3 years of sobriety. It took asking for help to get started. David grew up around a lot of alcohol, and as a young man, he joined the service, where alcohol...
11.03.2023
Danielle Committed to Avoiding Alcohol After Witnessing Its Close-to-Home Side Effects
Danielle grew up around a lot of alcohol and witnessed firsthand the destruction it was capable of causing. Being from a military family, she moved a lot while growing up and had to mature quickly to help support her siblings....
11.01.2023
Alcohol helped Gill cope with life, until it didn’t.
In this episode, we have Gill, who struggled early on in life with a lot of anger, and she would occasionally have friends growing up but because of being bullied so much in her youth, Gill's self-esteem and confidence were...
10.27.2023
Chris had his first drink at 13 and it marked his first experience with drinking, getting drunk, and blacking out.
This week's podcast guest is Chris, who received a constant message while growing up as a kid: 'We don't talk about our problems.' Facing struggles at home, Chris embarked on a search for a sense of belonging. Initially, he found...

What's Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories about?

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Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories episodes:

Sober Since 2012 MJ shares his struggles with addiction and the story of how it unfolded.

Alcohol had become such a part of Leigh's identity, but she knew drinking was no longer an option, and it was her responsibility to make the changes.

Johnny saw addiction first hand growing up and swore that would never be his life until it was.

Anne got stuck on the moderation hamster wheel with alcohol until she quit drinking alcohol for good.

From Chaos to Clarity: Brandi's Journey Through Addiction and Redemption

Jenna, a mother of six, knew alcohol was a problem since she started at 14 years old; she could never have just one.

John hated alcohol and swore it would never take over his life, but it did.

Chris was sober for 8.5 years before having "Just a few drinks" - 17 years sober - Chris shares the story.

Alcohol helped Suze cope with the emotions resulting from several traumatic experiences in her life, but it came at a very high cost. Getting sober changed everything.

10 things you need to know about getting and staying sober.

Alcohol played such a substantial role in Jordans life she never saw a way out.

Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player who received a lifetime ban from the league, shares his struggle with alcohol and cocaine.

For Lucy alcohol seemed to help her check all the boxes until it caused so much chaos in her life.

Meg's Journey from Gray Area Wine Drinking to sober curious to living a sober life.

Josh Connelly found the ultimate escape from himself with alcohol and drugs, sober since 2012.

Surviving Trauma and Embracing Sobriety: Johnny's Journey

Hadley experienced relief from her first drink of alcohol at 14 and went from binge drinking in college to mommy wine culture.

After losing his father in a drunk driving accident, Gregg felt different. Alcohol and drugs covered up the pain.

Nick had tried sobriety before but struggled to be honest with himself and others. Changing that would change everything.

Michelle Smith discovered that alcohol provided an escape from all of life’s responsibilities and it took her to a very dark place.

The Transformation Journey of WWF superstar Jake 'The Snake' Roberts: Addiction, Rebuild and Triumph

Leanne's struggle with alcohol and cocaine took her to the brink. Now 3 years sober she tells the tale.

Justin loved the escape from self alcohol and cocaine provided but knew he had a higher calling.

Mailinn narrowly escaped death from alcoholism. Now sobriety has become a way of life for her.

Brett found himself in a several decade battle with grey area drinking.

Kate started drinking at 14, and it would take decades before she realized there had to be more to life.

Mike's consumption of alcohol nearly took his life. After being in a coma for three weeks, Mike was given a second chance.

Michelle got into the mommy wine culture, until she lost her brother and her alcohol consumption became life or death.

After a blacked-out date night Ray embarked on his sober journey.

For Jeannine addiction was never part of the plan.

Charlie starting drinking at 14 and suffered a panic attack on national TV, looking back it was the alcohol.

Sober Motivation Podcast: A Year in Review

Dustin struggled with alcohol and felt he was living two lives until he found sobriety.

Andy Ramage: The Middle Lane to Alcohol-Free Living (Gray Area Drinking)

Brooke’s addiction took her to a very dark place and asking for help was the first step out.

Stephanie Noble struggled with alcohol, weed and heroin until she got her 4th DUI after an overdose and everything changed.

Navigating the Holidays in Sobriety: A Special Holiday Edition with Jeff Simone, Megan Wilcox, SoberDave and Stephanie Noble

Sam had his first drink at 13 and couldn’t get enough - connection and honesty changed everything.

Todd struggled with the confusing place of grey area drinking for years.

Dan knew early on that his drinking was different from that of his peers, but a life without alcohol seemed so far away.

Casey: From red wine girl to 7.5 years alcohol free.

Les knew if he was going to have a chance at sobriety he could not do it alone. 42 Years Sober

Alison’s Journey from Sober Curiosity to Freedom

Liz engaged in binge drinking for the better part of 20 years and a google search about 3 day hangovers changed everything.

At 13 Dan got his hands on a 6-pack of beer and he was hooked. Dan would later go on to struggle with opiates and meth.

For 25+ years Joe was leaning on Alcohol and Drugs to fill a void on the inside.

David grew up around a lot of alcohol but never in a million years could have guessed how low it would take him.

Danielle Committed to Avoiding Alcohol After Witnessing Its Close-to-Home Side Effects

Alcohol helped Gill cope with life, until it didn’t.

Chris had his first drink at 13 and it marked his first experience with drinking, getting drunk, and blacking out.