You can desperately want things to change and still have a long list of things you don't want to do. And that can be true whether you're trying to quit drinking or already living sober. You don't want to
You quit drinking… and then suddenly you’re shopping all the time. Or maybe you’re working constantly, obsessing over dating, watching way too much TV, or finding some other way to check out for a while. And eventually you start
If you had to start your sobriety over tomorrow—for real, from zero—would you even know what to do? After many years sober, coaching thousands of people, and watching what actually works (and what doesn't), I can see exactly why
If you've ever wondered why quitting drinking didn't automatically fix your life, this episode will explain exactly why. One of the biggest misconceptions about recovery is believing alcohol is the entire problem. It's not. Alcohol is the top layer.
Have you told yourself you were done — really done — more times than you can count? Not cutting back, not taking a break. Done. And then a few days go by, maybe a few weeks, and suddenly the
You keep thinking about the fun times. The laughs, the connection, the way it helped you relax. And the more you think about it, the harder recovery feels. Sound familiar? In this episode, we're talking about why romanticizing your
If you're getting sober in 2026, make it your only focus—everything else can wait. Here we are, in that weird part of early January where everyone's trying to overhaul their entire life at once. New year, new you, right?
Why 5pm Feels Impossible (And What To Do About It) Let's talk about the hardest part of early sobriety: that predictable window of time when the craving hits like a wave and you're not sure you can ride it