Sober Rambles with Sean Alexander and Guests

In this episode, we talk with Moni about staying sober in Las Vegas, dealing with grief in sobriety, and learning how to manage depression without alcohol.

Moni shares her experience of living in a city built around nightlife while maintaining sobriety, and how recovery required learning healthier ways to cope with grief, loss, and difficult emotions.

A thoughtful conversation about sobriety, mental health, emotional resilience, and building a meaningful life without alcohol.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

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A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

In this episode, we talk about attending Royal Ascot sober, navigating social events without alcohol, and the benefits of living a sober lifestyle.

We discuss how friendships can change after quitting drinking, the shift from drinking friends to sober friends, and the surprising improvements in energy, confidence, and overall wellbeing that come from sobriety.

A great conversation about sober social life, changing relationships, and building a life that no longer revolves around alcohol.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

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A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

In this episode, we talk with Karen about giving up alcohol at 55, quitting drinking later in life, and rebuilding a meaningful life in sobriety.

Karen shares her experience of reflecting on her past, dealing with emotions that surfaced after quitting alcohol, and navigating the “sober cull” as friendships and social circles changed. She also talks about discovering new hobbies and building healthier routines in sobriety.

A thoughtful conversation about alcohol recovery, emotional healing, and finding purpose after giving up drinking.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

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A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

In this episode, we talk about getting sober in your 50s, quitting alcohol later in life, and learning how to deal with emotions without drinking.

We discuss the idea of “the great un-bitching”, personal responsibility in recovery, and the emotional growth that comes with sobriety. This conversation explores what it’s like to stop drinking after many years and how life can still change dramatically when you choose sobriety.

A thoughtful conversation about alcohol recovery, emotional resilience, and building a better life without alcohol.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

📘7 Sober Secrets You Can’t Ignore: https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com/start

A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

In this episode, I speak with Marlon about his journey through alcohol and drug addiction, seeking asylum in Ireland, and finding recovery through SMART Recovery.

Marlon shares the challenges he faced while rebuilding his life, how addiction became part of his story, and how sobriety allowed him to create a healthier and more meaningful future.

A powerful conversation about resilience, recovery, and learning how to truly live life in sobriety.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

📘7 Sober Secrets You Can’t Ignore: https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com/start

A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

In this episode, I speak with Derek about alcohol culture in Ireland, party culture, and his journey toward sobriety.

We talk about how drinking can become normalized in social environments, the pressures of party culture, and the moment when someone begins to question their relationship with alcohol. Derek shares his story of addiction, recovery, and how sobriety changed his life.

A really honest conversation about alcohol addiction, culture, recovery, and personal growth.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

📘7 Sober Secrets You Can’t Ignore: https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com/start

A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

In this episode, I speak with Oliver about his journey through addiction, trauma, and maintaining 18 years of sobriety.

Oliver shares how childhood abuse impacted his relationship with alcohol and how recovery required confronting deeper emotional struggles. We also discuss the importance of staying vigilant in long-term recovery, avoiding complacency, and continuing to grow in sobriety.

A powerful conversation about addiction, trauma, recovery, and building a better life after alcohol.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

📘7 Sober Secrets You Can’t Ignore: https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com/start

A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

In this episode, I speak with Anthony about his journey into sobriety, the impact of bullying and confidence struggles, and how fitness and personal training are helping him rebuild his life.

Now 8 weeks sober, Anthony shares what early recovery really looks like, the challenges of changing habits, and how focusing on health and self-improvement can support the sobriety journey.

A really honest conversation about addiction, mental health, personal growth, and the early stages of getting sober.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

📘7 Sober Secrets You Can’t Ignore: https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com/start

A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

In this episode, I speak with James about his journey through alcohol addiction, recovery, and how getting sober helped him rebuild his life and career.

James shares how Alcoholics Anonymous helped him in early sobriety, the challenges of staying sober, and how recovery allowed him to pursue a successful career as a professional hairdresser.

A really honest conversation about addiction, recovery, personal growth, and building a better life after alcohol.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

📘7 Sober Secrets You Can’t Ignore: https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com/start

A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

🎙️In this episode of Sober On A Drunk Planet, I sit down with Leo to talk about his journey with alcohol, sobriety, DJ culture, and learning how to stay sober in an environment where drinking is everywhere.

Leo shares his story of growing up around heavy drinking, getting pulled into alcohol through skateboarding and nightlife, and how drinking became normalised through DJing, club culture, festivals, and late nights. We talk about the reality of trying to stay sober while surrounded by alcohol, why moderation didn’t work for him, and what finally pushed him to take sobriety seriously.

We also talk about anxiety, insomnia, blackouts, social pressure, relapse, and the mental battle that comes with trying to quit drinking when your friendships and lifestyle revolve around alcohol. Leo opens up about previous attempts at sobriety, why he started drinking again, and why things feel different this time around.

If you're trying to quit drinking, stay sober, or build a better life without alcohol, this conversation will resonate. We also discuss fatherhood, purpose, fitness, creative work, and how sobriety can help you show up better for the people around you.

Topics in this episode include sobriety, alcohol recovery, binge drinking culture, staying sober around drinking friends, DJ life and nightlife, alcohol and anxiety, insomnia after drinking, relapse, and building a healthier life without alcohol.

✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:

📘7 Sober Secrets You Can’t Ignore: https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com/start

A simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.