Stack'n'Days: Sober Journeys from Black, Brown and other voices of color.

The Stack'n'Days podcast is back, this time with video. In the first episode of season 2 host Ray Donovan chats with guest Chris Elliot to delve into her powerful journey of sobriety as a  mixed race person. Chris's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as she triumphs over a tumultuous past and paves the way for a brighter future.

Chris Elliot share’s her story with vulnerability and takes us on a journey of trauma, sobriety, and the incredible power of healing. Her story is a beacon of hope and inspiration for those who have battled with addiction, offering a guiding light towards a brighter, sober future.

Growing Up in the Shadows of Addiction

Chris's story begins with her upbringing in a family burdened by the weight of addiction. She candidly opens up about her father's struggle with alcoholism and the traumatic experiences she endured during her childhood. The scars of abuse and neglect cast long shadows over her early years, painting a bleak backdrop for her life.

Escaping Through Alcohol

As Chris matured, she found solace in alcohol as a means of escaping the turmoil of her environment and as a coping mechanism for the trauma she carried. She takes us through her college years, where her drinking habits took a darker turn and began to erode her life, causing havoc in various aspects.

Professional and Personal Rock Bottoms

Chris reflects on the hurdles she faced in her career due to her addiction, including a painful job termination. The relentless grip of alcoholism led her down a perilous path, causing her to hit rock bottom.

A Father's Passing and Unresolved Emotions

The turning point in Chris's journey came with the passing of her father. She shares the initial sense of relief intermingled with a flood of complex emotions and unanswered questions. The passing of her father forced her to confront the intricate relationship they shared and the unresolved issues she had been carrying for so long. This profound event became the catalyst for her journey towards sobriety.

The Path to Recovery and Self-Discovery

Chris describes how she checked herself into a sober living facility and fully immersed herself in the process of recovery. She began attending multiple Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings daily and dedicated her time to volunteer work, seeking purpose and connections. With the aid of therapy and deep self-reflection, she started to make sense of her emotions and work through her trauma.

Redefining Identity and Coping Mechanisms

Throughout the episode, Chris emphasizes the significance of removing alcohol as an option and discovering healthier coping mechanisms. She openly acknowledges the challenges of reconstructing her identity and finding her true self. Additionally, Chris discusses her relationship with her brother, who also grapples with addiction, and how they've supported one another on their respective journeys to recovery.

Intersecting Traumas and the Power of Healing

Chris's story illustrates the profound impact of intergenerational trauma within the BIPOC community and the strength of healing and self-discovery in conquering addiction. She emphasizes the vital role of support systems, therapy, and crafting a new narrative for yourself. 

Chris’s details

Instagram: krees1029

TikTok: @chris_in_the_cut

Website: ⁠https://www.stackndays.com/⁠ 

Apply to be a guest: ⁠https://www.stackndays.com/rsvp-1⁠ 

Instagram and Tiktok: @stackndays 

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC-IqvFJ2SlufC6KuyiztjQ⁠

Resources

⁠https://www.samhsa.gov/⁠ 

⁠https://www.joinreframeapp.com/⁠ 

⁠https://www.theluckiestclub.com/⁠ 

⁠https://www.aa.org/⁠ 

The Stack ‘n’ Days Podcast explores and highlights the stories of people of color on their individual pursuits of an alcohol free lifestyle. Host Ray Donovan, along with his guests, will discuss how alcohol disproportionately affects communities of color and lend perspective on how the macro issues relate to our micro experiences. It is a place to listen to an underrepresented group in the sober universe, offering a non-white point of view to the challenges and triumphs of making the decision to pursue a healthier, alcohol-free lifestyle.

Website: https://www.stackndays.com/ 

Apply to be a guest: https://www.stackndays.com/rsvp-1 

Instagram and Tiktok: @stackndays 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC-IqvFJ2SlufC6KuyiztjQ

Resources

https://www.samhsa.gov/ 

https://www.joinreframeapp.com/ 

https://www.theluckiestclub.com/ 

https://www.aa.org/ 

In the last episode of season 1 of the Stack’n’Days podcast host Ray speaks to Charles Harrison Jr. Charles shares his experience of quitting alcohol before quite hitting rock bottom- although he did lose his marriage to his addiction, about why it is important for people to come to sobriety themselves, and how the support of the people around him was so important in his journey. 

Charles’ background

Charles is a 46-year-old postal employee who has been with the post office for 20 years.

He shares his passion for going to the gym and creating content for YouTube and Instagram, particularly related to sobriety and motivation.

Charles emphasizes the importance of spending time with family, including his two-year-old granddaughter.

Early relationship with alcohol

Charles recalls his first experiences with alcohol, starting with having sips of people’s beer as young as a toddler. He describes how when he was a teenager drinking gave him courage and allowed him to be more outgoing and boisterous. Charles shares how he would go to great lengths to find alcohol, even sneaking drinks and risking legal consequences.

Consequences of drinking

Charles discusses the legal issues he faced, including multiple DUIs and losing his license. He reflects on the impact of his drinking on his job, relationships, and overall well-being. Charles acknowledges that he initially focused on avoiding consequences rather than addressing the underlying issue of his drinking.

Seeking help 

Charles shares the turning point when he realized he needed help and decided to seek treatment. He talks about his experience in an outpatient program and the importance of community support. Charles highlights the role of the gym and fitness in his sobriety journey, as well as the positive impact of sharing his story on social media.

Supportive relationships

Charles mentions the support he received from a close friend who understood his journey and accompanied him to events without pressuring him to drink.

He emphasizes the importance of having a supportive community and the positive feedback he received when opening up about his sobriety.

Misconceptions about sobriety

Charles addresses the misconception that sobriety means not having fun, emphasizing that it is possible to have a fulfilling and enjoyable life without alcohol. He challenges the belief that one needs to be older or give up too much in life to stop drinking, highlighting the benefits and personal growth that come with sobriety.

Charles’ contact details 

Instagram and YouTube: @soberfitdad

Contact the show:

Website: stackndays.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram and TikTok: @stackndays

Stack’n’Days podcast will return for season 2 in Fall 2023.

Alcohol abuse and culture, sweeping things under the rug and healing from trauma experienced as a teenager are some of the key things discussed on this week’s Stack’n’Days podcast by host Ray and guest Prakruti. Prakruti shares her story from her upbringing in the US with her Indian parents to being a mother teaching her children about boundaries and emotional intelligence. She also shares the tools and tips she has used in her pursuit of sobriety.

Growing up and pursuit of happiness

Prakruti discusses growing up in an Indian community where there was a lot of focus on getting achievement and into prestigious universities. She prioritized her own happiness, which was seen as strange by both the Indian community and her school peers. Despite caring about others' opinions, Prakruti always tried to stay true to herself. Prakruti emphasizes that the pursuit of happiness was a long-term journey filled with challenges, but she is now in a good place. She says sobriety helped her to finally get there. 

Feeling like an outsider 

Prakruti discusses how she felt like “the brown sheep” in her family.  With her family she didn’t feel Indian enough and in the outside world in the US she didn’t feel American enough. She started using substances, like alcohol, in her teenage years to try to fit in and have shared experiences. However, she has since realized that real authentic connections are formed without substances.

Lack of representation and stigma in addiction recovery space

Prakruti discusses attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings. She shares her experience of finding support and belonging in AA despite initially questioning her identity as an alcoholic. She highlights the challenge of being a person of color in recovery and emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and embracing her identity. Prakruti, however, expresses frustration at the lack of diversity, particularly the absence of brown people. She mentions how she created a medallion with a brown Wonder Woman character on it, as all the options were of white characters.  Prakruti also talks about the stigma and shame associated with addiction, especially for women, and how it can prevent individuals from seeking help.

Overcoming addiction 

Prakruti abuses multiple substances including alcohol and cocaine. She achieved success in her life while she was using substances so it took some time for her to realise it was a problem. She eventually realized that her addiction was harming her children and decided to pursue sobriety.

Feeling all of the feelings 

Prakruti says that in her culture mental health issues aren’t often well received. When she was depressed people kept telling her how blessed she is and that she should be grateful. Prakruti emphasizes that it is possible to experience both gratitude and sadness simultaneously.

Experiencing major events sober 

Prakruti went through a divorce while sober. This was challenging but she managed to dig deep and get through it. 

Trauma, substance use and cultural expectations

Prakruti discusses how a traumatic incident impacted her self-perception and led to substance use as a coping mechanism. She mentions that her experience is a common one and expresses empathy for others who may have similar experiences. Prakruti talks about the cultural perspective on alcoholism and substance use in Indian culture and the pressure she felt as a young person to conform to expectations. She shares her determination to break these cycles for her own daughters and emphasizes the difference between the group-oriented worldview in Indian culture and the individualistic perspective in American culture.

Prakruti’s details:

Instagram: @brownwonderwoman2023

Contact the show:

Website: stackndays.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram and TikTok: @stackndays

In this episode of the Stack'n'Days podcast, host Ray Donovan welcomes Leia Baez, an author, speaker, and sobriety advocate. Leia shares that she has been sober for four years and talks about her journey overcoming childhood trauma and the societal expectation to drink alcohol. 

Struggles with binge drinking and unhealthy relationships 

Leia opens up about her experiences with binge drinking and partying, starting in high school and continuing into college. Despite maintaining good grades and receiving a full scholarship, she had a darker side involving substance abuse. She also noticed herself gravitating towards unhealthy relationships and making poor decisions. Leia's struggle with alcohol began at the age of 13 and continued until she quit drinking in 2019.

Relationship between trauma and substance abuse 

Leia discusses the connection between trauma and substance abuse. Growing up in a Mexican American household religion and resilience were the main coping mechanisms Leia was taught about, rather than therapy and healing. However, she later realized that she was hurting and had been holding in emotions from childhood trauma. She used alcohol to sooth this pain. 

Overcoming alcohol addiction 

Leia’s path to overcoming alcohol addiction was not always smooth. She had several moments that showed her how important it was that she give up alcohol but she didn’t fully commit until she was diagnosed with a tumour and had to undergo a hysterectomy. Her uncle had recently passed away due to complications from cancer involving alcohol. While Leia was out for the surgery she had a vision of her uncle appearing and told her she didn't have to drink. She felt that this was a spiritual awakening in her life. 

Denial and addiction 

Leia discusses her struggle with alcohol addiction and her initial denial of being the problem. She mentions losing custody of her daughter, moving back in with her parents, and feeling demoted in life. Leia admits to using alcohol as a way to grieve but not taking responsibility for things. It is only through therapy and spiritual experiences that she begins to acknowledge her addiction.

Overcoming trauma and finding freedom 

Leia shares her personal journey of losing custody of her daughter, going through a divorce, and facing the impact of alcohol on her life. She discusses how therapy helped her uncover past trauma. Leia also talks about experiencing “drunk dreams” and being diagnosed with PTSD. She emphasizes the importance of healing and owning your story, even if it takes years to do so.

Finding support in sobriety 

Leia emphasizes the importance of having mentors and support systems in various aspects of life, including sobriety. She mentions her "sober support sisters", who all help each other on their journeys. Leia highlights the comfort and empowerment she felt being surrounded by successful women who acknowledged their struggles and the importance of admitting to having a problem.

Key components in the sobriety journey

Leia discusses her journey of sobriety and the purpose she found along the way. She talks about her book A Star for Stella. Leia emphasizes the importance of finding the why to live sober and the healing process. 

Leia discusses the importance of being a positive role model for her daughter and not succumbing to alcoholism. She admits that while she doesn't have the desire to drink, certain triggers, such as holidays and being alone, can affect her mood and make her feel emotional. Leia copes with these triggers by going to the gym and trying not to dwell on regrets or shame.

Leia’s details:

Book: A Star for Stella 

Website: LeiaBaez.com

Instagram: @leia_baez

Facebook: leiabaezspeaks

Twitter: @LeiaBaez
LinkedIn: Leia Baez, MPA

Contact the show:

Website: stackndays.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram and TikTok: @stackndays

In this episode of the Stack’n’Days podcast host Ray speaks to Crystal Alston Nobles,long term sober wife, mom, higher education worker and sobriety advocate. She speaks to Ray about her journey with alcohol from getting drunk for the first time at 16 to using alcohol to ease her anxiety to her life now. 

Crystal's early relationship with alcohol

Crystal recalls her first experience getting drunk at the age of 16 during a drinking game with friends. She didn't realize how quickly alcohol could affect her and ended up passing out, which scared her. Her friend’s were also around 16 and didn’t know what to do. Once even suggested throwing her in the trash. 

Crystal’s struggle with alcohol addiction

Crystal shares her experience with alcohol and how she got into a pattern of excessive drinking. She started working in the food industry and became a bartender, which further fueled her alcohol consumption. Despite realizing she had a problem, she continued to drink and became skilled at hiding her addiction.

Difficulty in acknowledging alcohol addiction and the fear of confronting loved ones

Crystal discusses her struggle with alcohol addiction, feeling anxious and unable to function without drinking. She would stop at different liquor stores to hide her problem and even withdrew cash discreetly to buy alcohol, rather than have it show up on her bank statement. Crystal says she thinks friends and family may not confront people about her drinking problem due to being uncomfortable or not knowing how to start the conversation.

Overcoming alcohol dependency

Crystal discusses the fear of being judged for being honest about her alcohol dependency.

She talks about hiding her addiction from her son. Eventually Crystal realized the toll alcohol was taking on her health and decided to quit drinking.

Eliminating excuses and choosing sobriety

Crystal discusses the importance of eliminating excuses to drink and committing to a sober life. She mentions having an emergency toolkit for when life events happen that might push you towards drinking. She also notes that all experiences, both good and bad ones, are better sober. 

Crystal discusses the struggle of relearning how to deal with emotions and navigate life without alcohol.

Techniques and experiences in maintaining sobriety

Reading and hearing other people’s relapse stories really helped Crystal learn more about recovery. She says being sober is a choice you make every day and to never become complacent in sobriety. 

Crystal read a lot of blogs and "quit lit," in the early days of sobriety and now she journals regularly. She also makes sure to keep focusing on herself. 

Crystal's details

Instagram: @dothesoberthing

Contact the show:

Website: stackndays.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram and TikTok: @stackndays

On this week’s Stack’n’Days podcast host Ray is speaking to Ryann Cooke, founder of Rys. Rys (Radiate your sobriety) is a BIPOC-centered app for those who are sober or sober-curious and is in the development stages. Ryann shares her journey with alcohol and how it started as a means of escape and fun in high school.

Struggles with alcohol and seeking help 

Ryann recounts a New Year's Eve incident where she ended up in the hospital after a night of drinking. Despite this experience, she continued drinking and didn't see it as a problem until she turned 25 and started seeing a new therapist. The therapist helped her realize the connection between her trauma and drinking, leading her to express a genuine desire to quit.

Experience with AA meetings 

Ryann tried attending AA meetings but felt uncomfortable in some meetings, being the only woman and the only black person in the first meeting she attended and then the only black person in an all-women group she found. After a relapse, she found BIPOC AA meetings, which provided some support. However, she still felt that the meetings followed outdated rules. 

Ryann shares her negative experiences in AA meetings, including feeling unsafe and not having her opinions valued. She mentions being preyed upon by an older man and feeling unsupported by the group. These experiences led her to leave AA and seek support elsewhere.

Navigating change and building a foundation in a new city 

Ryann discusses her experience of moving from Washington, D.C. to Tulsa and the challenges she faced during this transition. The rules in AA discouraged big changes before a year of sobriety but Ryann felt this move would be good for her. She made an effort to get to know people and engage in activities she enjoyed.

Building a sobriety toolkit and finding support 

Ryann discusses the steps she took to build her own toolkit for staying sober, including finding a new therapist in her new home and connecting with other sober individuals through social media. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a routine and staying connected with family while building a new life.

Openness about sobriety 

Ryann talks about openly sharing her journey of sobriety on social media and the vulnerability and accountability that come with it. She emphasizes the importance of not putting her life on hold for sobriety and finding a way to pursue both. She celebrates her soberversary and plans to go to a spa for this year's celebration.

Ryann explains that she started sharing her journey of sobriety on Instagram to show the shift in her life and reach out to other young black women who were part of a boozy culture. She wanted to break the taboo and show that stopping drinking can lead to positive changes.

Building an app for sobriety 

Ryann discusses her journey of building an app for sobriety, Rys, which is BIPOC-centered and aims to create a community for those who are sober, sober-curious, or looking to drink less. The app allows users to connect with others, find non-alcoholic events and venues, and support one another. She is currently conducting product market research and organizing events to gather feedback and understand user preferences.

She is also in the process of looking for funding for the app. 

Advice for a sober lifestyle

Ryann advises someone pursuing an alcohol-free life of sobriety to not be afraid to ask for help and find a trusted person to confide in. She suggests taking small steps.

Ryann’s details

Website: Rysapp.co

Instagram: 

Rys: @radiateyoursobriety 

Personal: @girlRyannn 

Tiktok: @thegirlRyannn 

Contact the show:

Website: stackndays.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram and TikTok: @stackndays

In this episode of the Stack'n'Days podcast, host Ray Donovan interviews Wilner Joseph, a motivational speaker, community leader and activist who uses sport to help children with various challenges. Wilner talks about his background, his mission with his different organizations, and his efforts to bring resources to his community.

Wilner and Ray discuss the importance of spirituality, self-care, and having positive influences in your life. 

Wilner's relationship with alcohol 

Wilner discusses his early relationship with alcohol, which started in his early teens as a way to fit in with older men and impress women. He talks about how alcohol is condoned in Caribbean households and how this can be detrimental later in life. 

Wilner continued to indulge in alcohol throughout college and into adulthood, which had negative effects on his physical and mental health. He credits his faith with saving him from potential harm caused by his alcohol use.

Giving up alcohol 

Wilner talks about his decision to quit alcohol cold turkey and how attending meetings helped him realize the importance of giving up something that wasn't doing anything good in his life. He also mentions the negative consequences of drinking and driving, including the loss of his nephew.

Using fashion to honor his brother's legacy and address gun violence 

Wilner shares that his brother was murdered in 2017. In his memory Wilner started a clothing brand inspired by his brother's passion for fashion. The project, called Million Dollar Smile, aims to raise awareness about gun violence through T-shirts with the slogan "No More Silence and Gun Violence." 

The conversation then shifts to the role of alcohol in violent situations, with Wilner acknowledging that drug and alcohol use often play a part in such incidents. In his community, Wilner tried to address this issue by promoting positive messages and being a role model for youth.

Importance of spirituality and forgiveness in overcoming grief and addiction 

Wilner discusses the importance of spirituality in his daily life, including reading the Bible, praying, and hosting a prayer circle. He believes that removing religion and God from schools and homes has contributed to societal issues such as mass shootings and mental health problems. 

He also credits his sobriety and spiritual discipline for helping him cope with the loss of his brother and nephew, and for allowing him to become a wise and forgiving person. He recommends the movie "The Shack" as a lesson on the importance of forgiveness.

Importance of self-care 

Self care is extremely important to Wilner. He points out that you can’t pour from an empty cup. He notes that he would be useless to the people he wants to help if he doesn’t take care of and love himself first. Ray mentions that the concept of self care in black communities wasn’t much of a known thing until recent years. He mentions that self-care goes beyond just getting a massage and includes acts of love for oneself. 

Wilner also talks about the importance of prayer in his self-care and how it helps him stay disciplined in his interactions with others. He attends a church that is well-diverse and involved in the community.

Benefits of sobriety and physical activity 

Wilner and Ray discuss the physical benefits of cutting out alcohol. Wilner enjoys feeling healthy and physically fit, and says his doctor is impressed with his blood work and overall health. He also talks about how physical activity has allowed him to regenerate and feel youthful, even as he ages.

Wilner’s details

Wilner’s Instagram: @Wpjoseph 

Wilner’s FB: Wilner P Joseph 

Instagram for Million Dollar Smile: @Milliondollersmile83

Instagram for his Hoops 4 All: @Hoops4allstamford 

Website for Hoops 4 All: www.hoops4allstamford.com 

Instagram for his nonprofit: @youngathletes4change

Contact the show:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram and TikTok: @stackndays

Website: stackndays.com

In this episode of the Stack'n'Days podcast, host Ray interviews Shari Hampton, who has been sober for eight years and runs a nonprofit called Served Up Sober that offers holistic services to marginalised communities. Shari is also a life and recovery coach and group facilitator. The episode covers a range of topics related to addiction and recovery, including personal experiences with addiction, cultural norms around alcohol consumption, overcoming addiction through a raw diet, and supporting loved ones through addiction struggles.

Personal history with alcohol and addiction 

Shari shares her personal history with alcohol and addiction, starting from her teenage years as a young, gay person trying to find a sense of community in the LGBTQ+ bar scene. 

Dependency on alcohol and cultural norms 

Sherri discusses how alcohol became a default mechanism for stress relief and sleep. She also explores the cultural norms and generational patterns that have normalized alcohol consumption as a coping mechanism within their BIPOC communities.

Trying to quit drinking  

Shari moved from San Diego to Indianapolis to make a change and shake off her addiction, but it turned out to be the worst seven or eight years of her life because she didn't work on herself. Shari had three DUIs and had to enter a program immediately upon moving to Minneapolis. She tried to find help through church and inpatient programs but just couldn't quit. She was able to string together nine months of sobriety but received a phone call from her dad that changed everything.

Bad news from Shari’s father 

One day, Shari’s father called her and told her he had three months to live. She felt justified in drinking and started drinking heavily again. She quit her job and moved back to California to be with her father. However, her father lived for four more years while she continued to drink heavily and wasted the time she had with him. She did get sober 3 months before he passed away though. Shari discusses her regret during her first year of sobriety, feeling like she wasted time with her father due to drinking. 

Overcoming addiction through holistic wellness

While Shari was home with her father she spent some time staying with psychiatrist and family friend Dr. Brewer. He put her on a raw diet and taught her the value of self-care through psychoanalysis, hypnosis, and meditation. 

Finding purpose and passion in sobriety 

Shari discusses how to find purpose and passion in sobriety, and how to identify the things that make life meaningful. She emphasizes the importance of tapping into one's passions and interests, and how alcohol can hinder one's ability to pursue those things. 

Coping with loss and sobriety 

Shari talks about how the deaths of several loved ones tested her sobriety. She was able to stay sober through her father's funeral because she wanted to honor him, but she didn't feel the same urge to drink during subsequent losses. She believes that the deaths of these special people in her life kept her sober because she couldn't chase death with a cocktail.

Navigating relapse in addiction recovery 

Shari says she views relapses in addiction recovery as opportunities for growth and information. She encourages clients to examine what may have triggered the relapse and use it as a way to plan for the future.

Shari’s details

Instagram: @iamsharihampton

Website: sharihampton.com

Contact the show:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram and TikTok: @stackndays

Website: stackndays.com

In this compelling episode of the Stack'n'Days Podcast, host Ray engages in a heartfelt conversation with podcaster, entrepreneur and sober advocate Glenn Dougherty. Glenn shares his personal journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and finding sobriety. Together, they delve into the challenges, insights, and transformational experiences that shaped Glenn's path towards a healthier, alcohol-free life. 

What is interesting about Glenn’s story is that throughout his issues with alcohol, it was never a daily need in his life but rather when he did drink he binged and lost control. Initially he didn’t see it as having a problem with alcohol because he could survive without drinking alcohol daily. 

Acknowledging the problem 

Glenn opens up about the pivotal moment of realization when he acknowledged the need to confront his issues head-on. He candidly discusses the detrimental effects of alcohol on various aspects of his life, including his marriage, professional endeavors, and overall well-being. It was after his wife divorced him and he lost the nuclear family he had always wanted. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the courage it takes to seek help when faced with issues with alcohol.

Navigating the road to recovery

Ray and Glenn delve into the intricacies of the recovery process, shedding light on the challenges and obstacles that one must face. They explore the significance of identifying triggers, developing effective coping mechanisms, and building a strong support network to maintain sobriety. Glenn shares his own experiences, providing valuable insights for listeners who may be on their own journey towards recovery.

Lessons learned and personal growth

Glenn reflects on the invaluable lessons he learned throughout his journey to sobriety. He shares how these experiences have contributed to his personal growth, highlighting the importance of self-reflection, acceptance, and taking responsibility for one's actions. He encourages podcast listeners to embrace self-forgiveness and learn from past mistakes, ultimately paving the way for a brighter future.

Impact on his relationship

Glenn opens up about the impact his addiction had on his relationship, shedding light on the hidden struggles that often go unnoticed. He addresses the misconceptions and challenges faced by loved ones in recognizing and addressing someone's addiction. The discussion also touches upon the importance of communication and the role of support networks in helping individuals take that crucial first step towards sobriety.

Key takeaways 

Throughout the episode, Ray and Glenn highlight the significance of self-awareness, seeking professional help, and exploring different avenues of support. They stress that there is no right or wrong approach to recovery, and individuals should be encouraged to find the path that resonates with them personally. For anyone contemplating sobriety just take the first small step and begin your own journey towards a healthier, alcohol-free life.

Glenn's details

If you would like to listen to Glenn's podcast which he has with his wife you can search About This Life on all podcast platforms or find them on Instagram @aboutthislifepod.

Glenn's own Instagram is @glenndoughertyjr.

Contact the show:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram and TikTok: @stackndays

Website: stackndays.com