Welcome back to Cappy Hour — with the return of Buffalo Phil (aka “Buffalo Bill”). We get real about sobriety, therapy, and mental health, including the messy parts: triggers, drinking culture, shame, and the wake-up calls that force change.

In this episode, we talk about:

- How certain environments (like golf and festivals) can be major sobriety triggers

- The “I got lucky” moments… and why luck isn’t a strategy

- Why therapy can be life-changing (and how to find the right therapist)

- Anxiety, depression, and shame — and how normalizing mental health helps recovery

- Genetics, responsibility, and the “better one day at a time” mindset

Community, cold showers / discomfort practice, and replacing old habits (caffeine/nicotine)

If you’re working on alcohol recovery or supporting someone who is, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to white-knuckle it.

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Not medical advice — just lived experience and conversation. If you need support, reach out to a qualified professional.