In this episode, we sit down with bodybuilder Katie Laye for one of the most raw and honest conversations we’ve had on the show. Katie opens up about the chaos of active addiction, the obsessive behaviors that followed her early sobriety, and what it really means to rebuild your entire life, not just quit the drugs.

We talk about identity after addiction, missing the chaos, dating in early recovery, medication-assisted treatment, motherhood, body image, and how strength training became a tool for structure, discipline, and self-respect. This isn’t a polished recovery story. It’s real life, real work, and real growth.

If you’ve ever wondered why relapse happens, why white-knuckling sobriety doesn’t work, or what it actually takes to build a life worth protecting, this episode is for you.

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Not every life lesson comes from a book, a coach, or a big turning point. Sometimes it comes from a random conversation, a strange moment, or a situation you never expected to learn anything from at all.

In this episode of Strong and Sober, Matt and Luke talk about the unexpected teachers that shaped them. The people, moments, and experiences that left a mark without trying to. No research. No prep. Just real stories and honest reflection.

We share personal moments where life taught us something quietly, awkwardly, or completely out of the blue, and why those lessons often stick longer than the ones we plan for.

This episode is about paying attention, staying open, and realizing that growth doesn’t always announce itself when it shows up.

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New Year’s resolutions sound great… until February.

In this episode of Strong and Sober, Luke and Matt break down why people set resolutions, why most of them fail, and what actually works when it comes to building habits that last. We share our personal goals for the year, from nutrition and getting shredded to endurance challenges, weight loss, and skill-based fitness goals, and how we’re turning them into realistic systems instead of relying on motivation.

If you’ve ever started strong and burned out fast, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Strong and Sober, we sit down with Troy from the Sober Riders Motorcycle Club for one of our most raw and vulnerable conversations to date.

Troy opens up about his addiction to meth, the isolation and destruction it brought into his life, and the painful truths he had to face to begin healing. He speaks honestly about relapse, accountability, and the moments that finally pushed him toward real change. Nothing is glamorized. Nothing is held back.

This episode is for anyone in recovery, anyone struggling in silence, and anyone who needs to hear that no matter how far things have gone, recovery is possible.

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Isolation feeds addiction, anxiety, and shame. In this episode, we talk about why real healing doesn’t happen alone, and how community plays a critical role in sobriety, mental health, and personal growth. From shared struggles to being truly seen, this conversation breaks down why connection isn’t optional, it’s essential.

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Two weeks into sobriety, our guest Dana Sobota joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction, rock bottom, and what early recovery really feels like. We talk about the hard truths, the identity shift, the isolation, and the hope. This one isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about finally asking the right questions.

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In this raw and revealing episode, Luke and Matt put each other on the spot with 10 personal, no-fluff questions about addiction, sobriety, fitness, mental health, shame, and growth. No scripts. No safety nets. Just truth, vulnerability, and the kind of conversation that reminds you you’re not alone.

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Luis Romero is a bold voice in the battle against fentanyl and the founder of the Fuck Fentanyl movement and podcast. In this episode, Luis shares his journey from addiction to advocacy, what rock bottom looked like, what saved his life, and why he’s dedicating it now to saving others. From grief to grit to grassroots action, this is a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to fight back.

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Therapist and substance abuse counselor Janie Nelson joins us to talk sobriety, self-awareness, and why healing doesn’t have to be so damn serious. We dive into her journey from drinking to deep work, exploring breath, sound, and the beauty of structured silliness.

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Powerlifting meets purpose in this episode with our guest Mitch: a hardcore straight edge athlete who’s built his life around discipline, strength, and clean living. We dive into what it means to reject the party culture, how lifting became his therapy, and why saying “no” can be one of the strongest decisions you ever make.

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