Best Better Drinker Podcasts (2024)

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E244: Boredom in Sobriety 21:44

41m ago21:44

21:44

It’s very normal to feel bored when you quit drinking. We get used to constant excitement, dopamine and chaos while we’re drinking, so it can be difficult to adjust. Plus, many of us give up our hobbies that don’t involve alcohol, so when we get sober we don’t know what to do with all of our free time. In this episode I’m going to discuss why some …

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Hypnosis To Quit Drinking... Why Doesn't It Work For Me? 11:58

3h ago11:58

11:58

Hypnosis To Quit Drinking... Why Doesn't It Work For Me? Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinking Support t…

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E243: Emotional Eating After Getting Sober 29:59

5d ago29:59

29:59

Emotional eating is a very frustrating thing to deal with, and it’s not uncommon to eat extra or have sugar cravings when you get sober. In this episode I’ll explain why we emotionally eat, the factors that contribute to emotional eating the most, and how this relates to your sobriety. You’ll learn about a lot of different studies on emotional eati…

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I Got Sober But Nobody Believes Me! 9:53

8d ago9:53

9:53

I Got Sober But Nobody Believes Me! Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinking Support the Show.…

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E242: The Science of Making Good Habits in Long Term Sobriety 23:07

1h ago23:07

23:07

Many of us eventually realize that we have unhealthy habits like eating a bunch of junk at night, drinking way too much caffeine, not exercising, and more. We want to change these, but changing habits is tough. We can easily get into the same cycle we did with our drinking where we say we’re going to do it and then we do nothing, or we get inspired…

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This YouTuber Claims She Can Teach You To Cut Down On Alcohol And Drink In Moderation 13:19

2h ago13:19

13:19

This YouTuber Claims She Can Teach You To Cut Down On Alcohol And Drink In Moderation Ready to quit drinking? Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdri…

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E241: 6 Theories of Alcohol Cravings 25:25

18d ago25:25

25:25

Understanding why you crave alcohol can be a powerful tool in your sober journey, helping you reduce the frequency and intensity of these cravings. There are many theories about why alcohol cravings occur, and in this episode, I’ll explore the six most scientifically supported reasons. By gaining insight into the different factors that contribute t…

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My Most Important Video EVER! The Secret To REALLY Quitting Drinking 11:36

6d ago11:36

11:36

My Most Important Video EVER! The Secret To REALLY Quitting Drinking Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinki…

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Tipping Issues and 30 and Over Bars: The Debate 21:11

19d ago21:11

21:11

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how the evolution of tipping culture has affected both servers and patrons alike? This episode promises an in-depth exploration of modern tipping practices, from the challenges posed by electronic payment systems to the blurred lines between genuine gratuity and hidden labor costs. Join hosts Bill Thornton, Kay…

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E240: Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) After Quitting Drinking: 8 Tips to Cope 25:33

1M ago25:33

25:33

You may have heard of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), a condition that can develop after you’ve quit drinking and includes lingering symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, and fatigue. In this episode I will explain what PAWS is, why it develops, what factors influence the severity of PAWS, what you can expect, and I’ll give you 8 ti…

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E0: How Alcohol Affects Your Body: Here's What the Science Says 1:21:57

1M ago1:21:57

1:21:57

This episode is a deep dive into how alcohol affects the body, timestamps are below. This isn’t an episode meant to scare you, just to inform you about all the things you may be experiencing. Often we don’t know that alcohol is the cause. In the second half of the episode I’ll shift gears to the scary side of how alcohol impacts the body, specifica…

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Over 40 And A Heavy Drinker? You Must Watch This Video Now! 11:59

16d ago11:59

11:59

Over 40 And A Heavy Drinker? You Must Watch This Video Now! Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinking Suppor…

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E239: How the Brain Heals After Quitting Drinking 22:03

1M ago22:03

22:03

In this episode you’ll learn about what the brain is like in the first couple of weeks of sobriety, how the brain’s of people who relapse are different from those who stay sober, how healing progresses up to 7 years of sobriety, and some common roadblocks. This episode is part of a 9 episode series for Dry July 2024. Make sure to follow my podcast …

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E238: Why Moderation Doesn’t Work 20:25

1M ago20:25

20:25

Moderation is impossible. If you can’t moderate, then you’ll never be able to. Some people can moderate with rules and intense focus, but that’s not real moderation. In this episode I’ll explain why we can never be cured, what’s going on in the brain, and hopefully help you accept that you drink the way you drink and that’s it. What to listen to ne…

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Binge Drinking or Daily Drinking - Which One Is Worse / Which One Is Better? 11:14

23d ago11:14

11:14

Binge Drinking or Daily Drinking - Which One Is Worse / Which One Is Better? Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #qu…

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E237: Why We Forget How Bad It Was 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

Have you ever felt totally convinced that it was going to be different this time, only to drink and find out it’s still not any different? We can repeat this cycle too many times to count, and maintain the belief that we’ll be able to moderate our drinking someday if only we keep trying. In this episode you’ll learn why you repeat this process even…

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E236: Why Alcohol Feels Good and Then Feels Really Bad 16:51

2M ago16:51

16:51

At the end of our drinking, we continue to drink even though it’s not enjoyable and causes a lot of suffering. As addiction progresses it goes from liking alcohol to wanting or needing alcohol. In this episode I’ll explain why alcohol feels pleasurable and enjoyable for us, and how eventually we get a payback and start feeling miserable. You’ll lea…

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E235: Dopamine and Loss of Control 22:47

2M ago22:47

22:47

Everyone loves dopamine right now. We know it’s involved in addiction and pleasure, and that it gets depleted when we drink. In this episode, I’m going to explain dopamine’s role in motivation, cravings, and building associations with our drinking. One of the earliest signs of addiction is loss of control, so how dopamine contributes to us being un…

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E234: The Scary Side of How Alcohol Affects the Body 41:23

2M ago41:23

41:23

Cancer and cirrhosis. The 2 scary parts of drinking. This is going to be a brutally honest episode about the scary side of how alcohol affects the body. I purposefully split this off from the previous episode in case you don’t want to hear it. In this episode you’ll learn how the body processes alcohol, why women typically have more health related …

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E233: How Alcohol Affects the Body: A Deep Dive 42:46

2M ago42:46

42:46

There’s so much to say about how alcohol affects the body I could go on for hours, and none of it is good stuff. I’ll explain why alcohol makes you sweaty and red, how it affects sleep, how it impacts the heart and blood pressure, how alcohol impacts skin and aging, how it causes leg cramps, how it initially energizes us before making us horribly e…

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E232: The 3am Wake Up of Shame: Alcohol and Anxiety 16:27

2M ago16:27

16:27

Not remembering how we went to bed becomes a normal experience, but it is not normal. We get drunk, eventually end up in bed, only to jolt awake around 3am. After the panic passes, we realize we’ve done it again. We got way too drunk and can’t remember the end of the night. This realization is followed by shame and anxiety, which likely continues i…

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Help! My Wife IS Going To Leave Me If I Don't Quit Drinking Today! 13:19

2M ago13:19

13:19

Help! My Wife IS Going To Leave Me If I Don't Quit Drinking Today! Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinking…

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E231: Everything You Need to Know About Alcohol Withdrawal 21:43

2M ago21:43

21:43

Withdrawal is pretty obvious, the symptoms that we experience when we quit drinking. There is a lot more to it though. In this episode you’ll learn about why we have withdrawal symptoms and how alcohol impacts the central nervous system. Then I will focus on kindling and how withdrawal can become worse the more cycles we go through, and how returni…

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E230: 11 Tips to Quit Drinking in Dry July 17:40

2M ago17:40

17:40

Getting started is the hardest part. What are you supposed to do with your time? How do you get through the first week? In this episode I’ll cover 11 tips to help you succeed in Dry July. E190: NA Drinks: the pros and cons Quit drinking course for Dry July on Sober Powered Skills Sober Support: Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life http…

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Who Do I Tell When I Quit Drinking... Or Is It Best To Keep Sobriety Secret 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

Who Do I Tell When I Quit Drinking... Or Is It Best To Keep Sobriety Secret Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #qui…

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E229: 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Stay Sober (That Aren’t Stupid) 13:26

2M ago13:26

13:26

Our thoughts create our reality. For most of my life I thought that I had bad luck and bad things kept happening to me, but in sobriety I realized I had very toxic thinking. When something happens to us, we assign meaning to it and that meaning can create issues. It’s important to learn how to adjust your perspective. In this episode I will cover 5…

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E228: Why Alcohol Automatically Captures and Holds Your Attention 23:26

2M ago23:26

23:26

If you’ve stopped drinking, have you noticed that when you walk into a room your eyes immediately go to where the alcohol is? Or how you keep track of how quickly everyone is drinking and what drink they’re on without any effort? Or how you never realized how much people in TV shows and movies drink until now? This is because alcohol can capture an…

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Quit Drinking? Why, Nothing Bad Ever Happens To Me - I Can Handle My Drink! 13:20

2M ago13:20

13:20

Quit Drinking? Why, Nothing Bad Ever Happens To Me - I Can Handle My Drink! Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #qui…

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E227: You Need a Goal (200 lb Deadlift Achieved!) 15:17

3M ago15:17

15:17

Let's talk about goal setting and building self-confidence. You've probably heard me mention off and on that I've had this goal to deadlift 200 lbs. I just achieved it. If you can stay put for a short story about my deadlift, then I promise I have a point. I want to get into goal setting, how to determine what your goal should even be, and what thi…

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E226: Using Alcohol to Escape Your Life 22:27

3M ago22:27

22:27

Many of us use alcohol to turn off our brain, escape our problems, or check out, but escapism is actually associated with more intense drinking and lower life satisfaction. In this episode you’ll learn about the different theories behind escapism, why we’re doing this, and how it makes our problems worse. I hope that this episode can help you make …

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Creating a Family Atmosphere in the Hospitality World While Running a Seasonal Restaurant 27:33

2M ago27:33

27:33

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how couples manage to mix love and business successfully? This week on the Barn Ninja Podcast, we promise to unravel the secrets behind blending romance and entrepreneurship. With our special guest, Jacqueline Westfall, co-owner of Drifters, we explore the humorous and candid moments of their journey from early…

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Help! I Need To Quit Drinking But I Just Can't Get Started 17:44

3M ago17:44

17:44

Help! I Need To Quit Drinking But I Just Can't Get Started Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinking Support…

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E225: 5 Strategies for Dealing with Relapses and Getting Back on Track 19:55

3M ago19:55

19:55

What causes a relapse? How can we recognize it and make changes before we actually relapse? In this episode I’ll discuss the path to relapse and what is going on. Whether you relapsed or want to be vigilant in case you relapse or get weird thoughts, then you’ll learn about denial, low insight, not being ready to quit, and 5 strategies to deal with …

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E224: Alcohol Makes Your Brain Stop Working 22:20

3M ago22:20

22:20

Your brain has to be connected well to be able to work. We beat ourselves up because we know we shouldn’t drink, but then we do, or because we keep convincing ourselves it’ll be different this time, even though it’s never different. It’s easy to think this is because you’re a weak-willed loser with no self-control, but it’s just not true. In this e…

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How To Protect Your Children From Making Your Mistakes With Alcohol 18:19

3M ago18:19

18:19

How To Protect Your Children From Making Your Mistakes With Alcohol Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinkin…

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E223: 6 Common Triggers for Drinking and How to Avoid Them 20:39

3M ago20:39

20:39

There are triggers to drink everywhere, but I’ve seen 6 common ones that mess up people’s attempts to get sober. In this episode I’ll explain what these are and how you can start dealing with them. I’m going to start our discussion with a personal lesson I learned about giving up when things get hard. We also need to learn how to push through disco…

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E222: 6 Neurotransmitters That Get Messed Up By Alcohol 19:38

3M ago19:38

19:38

Glutamate, GABA, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Serotonin, and the whole HPA axis (stress response). These are some of the important systems in your brain that get messed up when you blast your brain with alcohol all the time. Then when we quit drinking, these get even more messed up. In this episode you’ll learn what these 6 do, how alcohol messes them…

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Going Sober Sucks... I Quit Alcohol And Life Just Got Boring WTF! 11:58

3M ago11:58

11:58

Going Sober Sucks... I Quit Alcohol And Life Just Got Boring WTF! Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinking …

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E221: 5 Ways to Redefine Fun Without Alcohol 19:41

3M ago19:41

19:41

Alcohol is marketed as a key to relaxation and fun. Ads and movies show us that alcohol is essential for social bonding and carefree moments, signaling us that a drink in hand is your ticket to fun and connection. Then when we start to notice our drinking is problematic and think about how we may have to get sober, one of the first things we panic …

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E220: The Hippocampus and Alcohol: Blackouts, Memory Deficits, and Learned Associations 20:55

3M ago20:55

20:55

The hippocampus is an important part of the brain, which is unfortunately very vulnerable to alcohol. It is most well-known for its role in blackouts, but damage to the hippocampus from our drinking can cause problems with everyday memory too, like telling someone the same story over and over again. The hippocampus has a lesser known, but very impo…

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Chris Whitney | OneGenAway 1:20:53

3M ago1:20:53

1:20:53

Chris Whitney is the Executive Director and co-founder of OneGenAway, an organization headquartered here in Franklin, Tennessee that rescues high-quality, surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, farms, and caterers, and they redistribute that food to individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity. In this episode Chris and I t…

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Miracle Cure For Alcohol Addiction And AUD Discovered? 16:56

3M ago16:56

16:56

Miracle Cure For Alcohol Addiction And AUD Discovered? Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinking Support the…

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E219: 7 Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Support Your Sobriety 21:12

3M ago21:12

21:12

Our lifestyle can make our sobriety easier or harder. When we quit drinking, things have to change. We can’t keep coming home to the same old routine but just not drink. In this episode I’ll explain 7 lifestyle changes that you can make overtime to support your sobriety and why these changes are helpful. What to listen to next: E188: wellness over …

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E218: In the Moment Craving vs Constant Craving 19:33

4M ago19:33

19:33

There are 2 types of alcohol cravings that you may experience as you quit drinking: sudden, in the moment cravings or constant all day cravings. In this episode, you’ll learn about both types and 3 reasons we crave alcohol. I’ve experienced both types of cravings so I will share my experience and help you understand why you keep craving alcohol and…

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Carey Bringle | Peg Leg Porker 55:53

4M ago55:53

55:53

Carey Bringle is most famously known as the head and face of Peg Leg Porker, the BBQ and Bourbon empire based here in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode Carey and I talk about: His journey as an entrepreneur How he started his very first business - Carey B’s Custom Tees - as a teenager The challenges of operating a family business How Carey has …

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Is There A Connection Between ADHD And Problem Drinking / Alcoholism? 12:32

4M ago12:32

12:32

Is There A Connection Between ADHD And Problem Drinking / Alcoholism? Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrink…

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E217: Warm Weather: 3 Reasons We Think Alcohol is Required 15:48

4M ago15:48

15:48

The weather is getting warmer and we start thinking about how everyone’s going to be on the porch or at restaurants drinking, how nice that looks, and how left out we feel for not participating. It’s normal to see other people drinking and wish you could do it too. In this episode we’ll talk about 3 reasons why we think alcohol is required when the…

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E216: 4 Types of Impulsivity: Which One Are You? 16:46

4M ago16:46

16:46

We don’t drink because we’re losers with no self-control. A lot of times we drink because we can’t handle emotions, we get the F its, and we keep convincing ourselves it will be different this time. These are all different types of impulsivity. In this episode, you’ll learn 4 different impulsive traits and how these influence our drinking. I’ll exp…

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How To Be Happy Without Alcohol In Your Life... Is It Even Possible? 13:00

4M ago13:00

13:00

How To Be Happy Without Alcohol In Your Life... Is It Even Possible? Imagine, no more hangovers! Find out how and get a free copy of my bestselling book: Free quit drinking webinar - Sunday at 11am: https://www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/ Not a replacement for professional medical advice. #sober #stopdrinking #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinki…

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E215: 5 Different Ways of Thinking About Sobriety 16:20

4M ago16:20

16:20

Do we “get” to be sober or do we have to be sober? What if you don’t want to glamorize sobriety or think about alcohol as a class one carcinogen? Do you have to call yourself an alcoholic to quit drinking for good? In this episode I’m explaining how we think we are different from everyone else and 5 different ways I’ve seen the sober community talk…

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