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As a former Army chaplain who developed a toxic relationship with alcohol after leaving the military, I stayed on a solo rollercoaster of rock bottoms, recoveries and relapses. Finally, in the winter of 2022, I found my way out of the cycle by connecting with people like you. I started this podcast as a way to keep myself accountable and to help others who are in early sobriety. The not-so-secret solution to staying sober is connection, so let's break up with booze together!
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Hey SoberFam, I've been absent all winter because I've been focused on the gains I'm making at work and with my family. I'm sorry that I haven't done a good job of keeping you updated and I haven't been bringing you new content as I had hoped and planned last fall. Full disclosure: this may be the final episode of this little pod, and if it is then…
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Carly Reed spent 14 years trapped in the clutches of alcohol and drug addiction, mental health issues, and body dysmorphia. At the age of 32 she finally found a path towards wholeness and she recently published a book about her journey entitled "Human: Beyond the Mask." You'll be encouraged by Carly's story and her newfound outlook on life! Connect…
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Nico Morales grew up with pain inside that manifested itself in a number of ways, especially in the form of drugs and alcohol. Finally at the age of 27 he was able to change his mindset and ultimately reorient the trajectory of his life for good. You'll be inspired by his story and equipped with some helpful tools to use along your own journey! Con…
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Joy Rumore is a marathon runner from Tampa, FL who decided that enough was enough with booze in June 2022. There's something to be said for making the decision to quit and simply doing it, even if simple doesn't mean easy. You'll be inspired by Joy's journey before and after ditching alcohol. Connect with her on Instagram @saucesobriety! Much love …
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Meet our son Garrett, who started his own private channel and pod called "The No Beer Gang." He's eager to be old enough to start publishing his own content. :-) This is just the start of a fantastic new season of IKAGB. Let's keep breaking up with booze together! Much love and peace, Dana, Owl, Spruce, and Garrett p.s. Connect with us on Instagram…
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Owl, Spruce and I are going to be on an extended poddy break. All is well here -- we just have some other priorities to attend to right now and we will be back at some point. Until then, here is everything you need to know to stay sober! We love you all. Thanks for being our sober family! :)By Dana Michael Krull
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Another short solo episode this week to discuss the all-important topic of cravings. In this monologue, I share how I've been getting through recent cravings and I go into detail about two exercises I've learned: "HALT" and "Urge Surfing" -- as well as the tried and true method of simply telling the craving to f**k off. :-) As I mention near the en…
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Four of my favorite brothers from the Reframe community joined me to talk about what it means to be a man and not drink. This was an important conversation about masculinity in today's culture and we discussed a number of topics within that realm, including: * How alcohol "works until it doesn't" -- or, how it never really worked at all * The usefu…
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Here's a quick pep talk which starts on my backyard glider and ends on the golf course where I used to stagger out drunk to pee on a tree. (Classy episode, this one...lol) But in all seriousness, whether you're sober curious, early in sobriety or a longtime veteran, this is meant to be an encouragement for us to always remember to be who we want to…
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Andrew Hash (a.k.a. @hashtag__af on Instagram) has been sober for over a year after a diagnosis of precancerous cells became a wakeup call to stop drinking whiskey every day. We had a great conversation at Jolly Pirate Donuts, a classic spot near Columbus, Ohio on the side of town where I grew up. Among other topics, Andrew and I discussed... * The…
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Two of my favorite sober sisters joined me on the eve of their 1-year Soberversary to discuss what it's like to reach this amazing milestone. I loved this conversation and I think you will too -- the energy these ladies bring to their sober lives is sure to motivate anyone who listens. Among other topics, we talked about: * Celebrating the big day,…
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My friend Nick Roberts joined me for a candid discussion about the harsh realities of choosing to no longer drink alcohol. Nick is brutally honest about his own journey as he shares more than one truth that he has never told anyone else until now. Among other topics, Nick and I talked about: * Nick's definition of alcoholics as anyone who questions…
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Daniel Spencer is an electrical line worker in L.A. who struggled with addiction for many years before turning his life around in 2011. A decade later he was severely injured in an accident on the job which helped solidify his sober perspective on life. His story will inspire and equip you for whatever you're facing in your journey without alcohol …
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Season 4, Episode 1 will air on the one-year anniversary of this little podcast -- be on the lookout for it on March 23, 2023. We're going to have some fantastic guests this spring, including a co-founder of the Reframe app, which has helped me and countless others to drink less and find new life. The theme for the season will be "Owning Our Own St…
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This mini-episode is a simple and sincere message of love and encouragement. Thanks for being my Sober Family! I look forward to seeing you in S4 this spring... Until then, DM me on Instagram @ikissedalcoholgoodbye or email me at ikissedalcoholgoodbye@gmail.com if I can support you in any way. Much love and peace, Dana, Owl & Spruce…
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What a thrill to host this Mega-OG of the sober and recovery communities! Kayla shares from the heart about her experiences in recovery over the past 7 years, as well as details about her forthcoming book "Soberish." We focused on how to persevere and thrive in recovery even during major life transitions, but the discussion really encompassed all t…
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In this uncut episode, my sober (long lost twin) sister Brittany Ginsburg and I talk about all sorts of things, ranging from the new book where we both wrote chapters to the non-profit organization she founded in Boston called "The Pink Cloud Connect," to various pieces of wisdom she has learned in her first two years of sobriety. Some of the topic…
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Meg Geisewite wrote the newly-released book Intoxicating Lies which chronicles her descent into gray area drinking and her eventual emergence on the other side as an advocate for alcohol-free living. A self-described high-performing, perfectionistic, people-pleasing overachiever, Meg shares her story of slowly realizing that her "inner knowing" was…
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Joi Andreoli has been sober since 1981, but she continues to pour herself into the sober community, most recently with the publication of her book "The Recovery Cycle." We had a great conversation about what it means to live a life without alcohol or other substances controlling us. Among other topics, Joi and I discussed: * The Addiction Cycle com…
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Are you doing Dry (or Damp) January this year? Regardless, this episode will help you on your new journey with less alcohol in your life. I revisit my last 21 guests' best quotes to inspire you in the middle of Dry January -- so keep going, and please know you're never alone! --- Looking for more great content and meaningful sober connections? * Jo…
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Caroline Blanchard is a lifelong resident of Montreal. She's a mother of three, a bestselling author, and the editor of a new book called “That Party Is Over” in which 12 people, including yours truly, contributed chapters to narrate their sober stories. Although she has nearly a decade of sobriety, Caroline has some really great advice to share wi…
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Ken Middleton is the author of the forthcoming book Bamboozled and he founded the "Alcohol Is Not Your Friend" movement. After drinking all the time in his professional sales culture, Ken realized that alcohol was the one thing that was holding him back from his full potential. During our conversation, Ken and I discuss the following items, and mor…
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Ali Burke is an alcohol-free party in a pair of pants who had a long and sordid relationship with alcohol until enough was finally enough in June 2021. You'll love hearing her story and especially her outlook on life as a mom now that she has 18 months of sobriety! You can connect with Ali on Instagram @idontdrinkfullstop. --- Looking for more grea…
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As she entered her 30s, Michelle Mendoza found herself drinking constantly and after a series of pretty serious episodes, some involving the law, she realized it was time to make a change. Like me, Michelle quit drinking earlier this year, and it's my hope that you will be encouraged by her story of self-love, especially if you're early in sobriety…
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Today my guest is Nicole Hough, who is the founder and editor-in-chief of AFTER Magazine, with emphasis on the AF for "Alcohol Free." It's the magazine for non-drinkers, the sober curious, and anyone examining their relationship with alcohol -- and it just published its first issue the first week of December 2022. Nicole holds an MBA from the Unive…
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