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If the world feels loud, angry, or overwhelming lately, you’re not imagining it. In this episode of Sobriety Now What? we talk about how to stay calm, grounded, and steady in your sobriety even when everything around you feels chaotic.

Stuart shares a moment when the news pulled him into fear and anger—and what he discovered about why this happens so easily in recovery. You’ll learn what anger does to the brain, why venting often makes it worse, and simple research-backed ways to calm your body, protect your peace, and step out of emotional fights you never meant to join.

This episode is all about reclaiming your clarity and staying centered in a world that’s designed to pull you off balance.

Weekly Challenge: Try one small calming practice this week—5 slow breaths, a quick stretch, a minute of grounding, or one evening without the news.

Live freely. Evolve fully. Thrive.

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🎙️ Episode Title: Welcome to Holland: Finding Beauty in the Life You Didn’t Expect

What happens when life doesn’t go as planned?

In this heartfelt episode of Sobriety Now What?, host Stuart Cline, a master’s-level addictions counselor, therapist, and success coach, shares the moving story Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley (©1987, used with permission). Originally written about raising a child with a disability, this timeless piece beautifully captures what it feels like to wake up one day and realize — this isn’t the life you expected.

Through Stuart’s gentle reflection, you’ll discover how this story speaks to anyone learning to thrive in sobriety or navigating major life changes. Holland becomes a metaphor for acceptance, gratitude, and rediscovering beauty in the life you have — not the one you imagined.

💡 In this episode:

• A touching reading of Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley
• Reflections on finding peace and purpose in the unexpected
• A simple weekly invitation to notice beauty in your own “Holland”

Sometimes, the journey we didn’t plan becomes the most meaningful one of all. 🌷

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🎙️ Episode 24 — Perspective, Peace, and Coffee

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Sometimes, peace begins with something as simple as a cup of coffee. ☕

In this episode, Stuart invites you to slow down and look at life through a different lens — one shaped by gratitude, calm, and perspective. From Mother Teresa’s wise words about peace to the joyful innocence of Elf’s “World’s Greatest Cup of Coffee,” this conversation explores how shifting your focus can transform ordinary moments into meaningful ones.

You’ll learn:

• Why perspective can turn disappointment into discovery
• How to use breathing techniques to calm your body and quiet your mind
• Five simple ways to take back control of your environment and mindset
• How focusing on what you can control restores peace, joy, and motivation in sobriety

This is your reminder that life after addiction isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Wherever you choose to focus, your peace grows. 🌿

💬 Bonus: Stay tuned at the end for an exciting announcement about Stuart’s upcoming Thrive Sober workbook and journal — plus a special discount code for loyal listeners!

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 Feeling flat in your sobriety? You’re not alone. In this episode of Sobriety Now What?, Stuart Cline — mental health counselor and recovery success coach — shares three practical steps to reignite your motivation when the spark fades. Discover how gratitude can fuel your day, how small wins rebuild momentum, and how borrowing belief from others can carry you until your own strength returns. Packed with real stories and actionable tools, this episode will help you move from surviving sobriety to thriving in it. 

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Episode 22: Sober Songs – Michael Levin’s Off-Broadway Musical on Addiction and Recovery

Have you ever felt like you were catching lightning in a bottle—only to lose it in an instant? That’s exactly what happened when I interviewed Michael Levin, the bestselling author, musician, and creator of the new Off-Broadway musical Sober Songs.

Due to a technical issue, the full interview wasn’t captured—but I didn’t want you to miss the powerful insights, stories, and heart behind this show. In this episode, I share highlights from our conversation: Michael’s journey in recovery, his background as a writer and musician (including playing in a band with Stephen King), and the inspiration behind Sober Songs.

🎭 About the Play
Sober Songs is set in a Brooklyn AA meeting and brings together characters you’ll recognize from recovery rooms everywhere—Cap, Dean, Roque, Angie, Nina, and Bri. Through songs that are both hilarious (“And I’m an Alcoholic”) and deeply moving (“Three Drinks from Normal”), the play captures the humor, heartbreak, and hope of sobriety.

☕ More Than a Musical
After each performance, Michael invites audience members to a local coffee shop to connect, share, and build community—because recovery is about more than entertainment, it’s about relationships. Michael himself will be there to greet and talk with attendees.

📍 When & Where
Sober Songs is running at Theatre Row’s Theatre Three in New York City. Previews began August 30, 2025, it officially opened September 6, and it will close on September 28, 2025. This is a limited run—don’t miss your chance to experience it live.

👉 Tune in to hear the story behind Sober Songs—a show that entertains, educates, and builds community. And if you’re in New York City, I encourage you to go and support the play.

​What: Sober Songs
​Where: Theatre Three @ Theatre Row ​ 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
​When: Saturday, August 30 - September 28
​How: $39-$89 and are now available online at

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In this first part of my conversation with Serena Palmer—writer, speaker, and author of My Two Brains and Me—we explore her journey through ADHD, addiction, and the shame that nearly silenced her. Serena’s mantra, recover loudly so others don’t die quietly, has become a rallying cry for breaking stigma around addiction and mental health.

In this episode, Serena opens up about:

• Growing up with ADHD and being labeled “the dreamer”
• How early patterns of shame and self-criticism fueled addiction
• What it means to live with “two brains”—the rational self and the addict brain
• Breaking free from society’s misconceptions about alcoholism

This is part one of a two-part series. In part two, Serena shares her recovery journey, the turning point that saved her life, and the role of gratitude and spirituality in staying sober.

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 Ep 21 Serena Palmer: Author of My Two Brains and Me (part 2)

This is part two of my conversation with Serena Palmer, author of My Two Brains and Me. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to listen to part one first, where Serena shares her early experiences with ADHD and addiction.

In this second half, Serena opens up about:

• The painful moment of truth she faced in rehab
• How her “why” for sobriety has changed over time
• The practices that keep her grounded—gratitude, truth, and spirituality
• How she learned not to “rush recovery” but embrace each chapter of growth
• The message of hope she wants to share with anyone struggling today

Serena’s story is raw, inspiring, and a reminder that recovery is possible—and that it’s never too late to start.

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In this episode of Sobriety Now What? Stuart continues the conversation with Colm and Mike, two men with over 70 years of combined sobriety. Together, they walk step by step through all 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing candid insights, personal stories, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Whether you’re just starting out in sobriety, have years of recovery under your belt, or are simply curious about the 12 Steps, this conversation offers practical wisdom, hope, and encouragement. While AA is just one path, the principles discussed here—community, honesty, humility, and growth—can benefit anyone seeking to live a more meaningful, sober life.

Tune in for an honest and uplifting discussion that reminds us: no matter where you are on the journey, you don’t have to do it alone.

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Colm & Mike: 35 years Sober -  Candid Conversation on AA, Recovery, and Life.
 What happens when a retired hostage negotiator, a retired businessman, and a counselor walk past a bar? It might sound like the start of a joke, but it’s actually the start of a powerful conversation.

In this episode of Sobriety Now What, host Stuart Cline (age 56) sits down once again with Colm (age 74) and Mike (age 68), who each bring over 35 years of continuous sobriety. Together, the three share nearly 200 years of life experience and a candid look at the role Alcoholics Anonymous has played in recovery.

Colm and Mike open up about their first meetings, the myths and misconceptions about AA, the challenges they faced along the way, and the lessons they’ve carried into long-term sobriety. They’re quick to point out that AA isn’t for everyone—and they explain why—but also why it worked for them.

Whether you’re brand new to recovery, exploring different paths, or simply curious about what long-term sobriety looks like, this honest and engaging conversation will give you hope, perspective, and maybe even a laugh or two.

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Ep 16 – Part 1: Colette Streicher on MAP — A New Way to Heal Old Wounds Without Relapsing

Guest: Colette Streicher, Founder of MAP Coaching Institute

What if the pain from your past didn’t have to define your future? What if you could rewire the beliefs that hold you back—without reliving the trauma that caused them?

In this powerful first part of a two-part series, Stuart sits down with Colette Streicher, the founder of the MAP Method (Make Anything Possible). Colette shares her raw and moving personal journey—from growing up in a home shaped by war, addiction, and depression, to creating a revolutionary brain-based technique that helps people heal without retraumatization.

Whether you’re early in sobriety, years into recovery, or simply tired of repeating old patterns, this conversation opens the door to something new: a fast, gentle, and lasting path to freedom.

In this episode:

• Colette’s story of surviving trauma and choosing joy
• The childhood vow that changed her life
• Why traditional therapy didn’t go deep enough
• The moment MAP was born—and how it works
• What it means to live from your superconscious mind

You don’t have to stay stuck. There’s a new way forward—and it might be easier than you think.

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we break down how MAP works and how it can help you shift your life from survival to thriving.

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