Your Sober Sweet Spot

In this episode I sit down with Ros Thompson to explore the emotional ups and downs that come with staying sober during the festive season.

I talk openly about my own early sobriety, how frightened I used to feel at Christmas and the pressure of being around people who expected me to drink. Ros’s calm, grounded approach to Bach flower remedies brings a soothing clarity to the conversation, and I share how tools like these supported me during the moments when triggers were everywhere.

I also talk honestly about the early years of my recovery, the fear of failing again and the strategies I still lean on today. From boundaries to planning ahead to choosing the right environments, I explore how I stay steady through a time that used to overwhelm me.

Ros explains which remedies help with fear, confidence and emotional overload, especially when family dynamics or social events stir up old patterns.

Highlights:

(01:40) Ros’s story of discovering flower remedies through a feisty pony

(05:55) How emotional patterns respond to Bach flower support

(09:58) Why winter and Christmas amplify stress and old wounds

(15:22) My early sobriety struggles and fear of relapse

(19:43) The strategies I use to protect my recovery at gatherings

(26:26) Ros’s go to remedies for calm, confidence and festive overwhelm

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In this episode, I’m joined by Deborah Mendez for an honest conversation about the addictions we rarely talk about. 

Not just substances, but achievement, exercise, validation and even community. 

Deborah shares her journey through exercise addiction, burnout and corporate misalignment, and how those experiences reshaped the way she leads today.

We also talk about the difference between hustle and flow, doing inner work without getting stuck in it, and why authentic leadership starts with self awareness and compassion.

Highlights:

(02:10) When exercise crossed the line from coping to burnout

(05:45) The hidden addictions we praise, achievement, status and hustle

(09:30) Losing your sense of agency is the real warning sign

(13:40) What alignment actually feels like in your body and energy

(17:55) Why inner work is about evolution, not fixing yourself

(22:10) Leading with compassion without burning yourself out

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In this episode, I am joined by Matt and Sara from Solutions Makers for a clear and relatable look at why we get in our own way. 

We talk about burnout, habits, and the brain’s tendency to pull us back into old patterns, even when we want better for ourselves.

What I love about this conversation is how simple and doable their advice feels. 

No pressure, no perfection, just real guidance on taking small steps that genuinely shift your day to day life.

Highlights:

(01:38) Burnout and rebuilding life

(06:12) Why knowing better does not mean doing better

(14:05) The brain’s reward loops and self sabotage

(23:47) Morning rituals that protect energy

(31:10) Tiny steps that build real change

(38:52) Understanding identity and habit patterns

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In this heartfelt conversation with Ian Fee, we talk honestly about what it means to rebuild trust after years of chaos, regret and emotional distance. 

Ian shares the turning point that shifted his recovery from trying to fix everything for everyone else to finally choosing himself, and how that decision reshaped his relationships, especially with his children. 

His story is full of warmth, humour and grounded wisdom, offering reassurance that steady actions, open communication and genuine presence can rewrite even the most painful family patterns.

Highlights:

(02:10) Stacking rock bottoms before the final turning point

(07:45) Realising recovery had to begin with looking inward

(14:20) The spark behind writing Ian's book and sharing his story

(19:55) Rebuilding trust with children through everyday consistency

(26:40) Breaking old emotional patterns and learning to talk openly

(32:10) School talk and the impact on young people

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Phone: 2065713068

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In this episode, RJ Zimmerman returns to share how naming your emotions can completely shift the way you relate to yourself. 

We talk about the moment that pushed him into deep self discovery, why fear softened when he finally acknowledged it, and how his emotional glossary helps people break old reactive patterns. 

RJ explains why anger often signals a boundary that needs attention, what anxiety is trying to protect us from, and how reconnecting with the body brings you back to your most grounded and authentic self, all through small, consistent steps that fit into real life.

Highlights:

(03:44) RJ shares the life moment that forced him to choose a different path

(09:22) The turning point that helped him stop fighting his own fear

(17:10) Why naming emotions breaks destructive patterns

(24:03) Anger as a message, not a flaw

(30:54) What anxiety is really trying to protect you from

(42:11) How tiny, consistent steps make emotional change sustainable

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In this episode, I explore a kind of loneliness that goes far deeper than a quiet Friday night in. It is the quiet ache that follows many people into recovery, even when life looks full on the outside. I talk about the two ideas that changed my own understanding of healing, Ubuntu and Salbona, and how they offer a way back to belonging when willpower alone simply is not enough.

I also look at what it truly means to be seen in recovery, not as a version you perform but as the person you are right now. When connection becomes the medicine, everything shifts. If you have ever felt that you were supposed to do this alone, this conversation might just ease that weight.

Highlights:

(01:48) - The hidden loneliness so many people carry

(03:32) - Why modern recovery pressures us to fix ourselves in isolation

(05:20) - Ubuntu and a new way to understand healing through connection

(07:14) - How being witnessed can break cycles of shame

(09:02) - Deep listening and becoming a safe space for others

(10:25) - The universal human truth that we heal in community

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In this episode, I’m talking about something that often gets overlooked on the sober journey -certainty. 

Not the kind that comes from having a plan or proof, but that quiet inner knowing that everything will be okay, even when it looks like it won’t. I share how I first experienced it nearly two decades ago, why it’s different from trust or faith, and how you can strengthen it through simple, sacred daily pauses.

This one’s about finding calm in chaos, building inner steadiness, and remembering that your light is always there… even when life feels dark.

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In this conversation with psychotherapist and author Jason Shiers, we explore what it really means to heal beyond addiction.

Jason shares how a spiritual awakening transformed his understanding of recovery - from fixing what’s broken to remembering what’s always been whole. We talk about the power of self-awareness, the myths of traditional therapy, and how freedom begins when we stop trying to perform healing and start embodying it.

It’s honest, eye-opening, and surprisingly hopeful.

If you’ve ever wondered whether lasting recovery is truly possible, this one will shift something in you.

01:35 – From brokenness to awakening: Jason’s raw journey through trauma and addiction

07:20 – The moment everything changed — and what he realised about true healing

14:35 – Why traditional therapy can keep people stuck (and what works instead)

21:50 – Healing as remembering: finding the self beneath the story

29:00 – When helpers need healing too — the truth about transformation in therapy

35:00 – Living from freedom, not fear: Jason’s message for anyone ready to come home to themselves

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In this week’s episode of Your Sober Sweet Spot, I’m joined by Neil Jordan - an incredible guest whose story is nothing short of remarkable. 

From addiction and homelessness in his teens to studying with yogis in India, Neil’s journey is proof that transformation is always possible. 

He now helps business owners harness the power of the mind to reach their full potential. 

We talk about his new book, and explore how thoughts, energy, and action all work together to shape the lives we create.

Highlights:

(03:09) Neil shares his journey from addiction to awareness

(11:27) The moment that changed everything

(18:38) Discovering the power of the mind

(29:38) Why energy, thoughts and actions must align

(47:17) The simple ‘GRUB’ method for managing your mind

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In this episode, I’m sharing something that completely changed not just my recovery, but how I think about healing in everyday life. 

We’ll talk about Reiki - not in a mystical way, but in a really practical, grounding way that anyone can try. 

I’ll walk you through the five simple principles that became a foundation for my own wellness, and show you how small daily choices can create powerful shifts over time.

Highlights:

(2:13) My first unexpected Reiki session experience

(4:39) Healing through simple, daily self-care choices

(6:07) Practising “just for today, I release anger”

(8:11) Gratitude and mindfulness as daily anchors

(10:47) How Reiki principles guide gentle self-compassion

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