How to Stop Giving Up on Yourself in Sobriety

Giving up on yourself can happen before you even realize you’re making a choice. You have a hard day, and your hand reaches for the wine. You pull into the meeting parking lot and start thinking about leaving. Something

How to Stop Giving Up on Yourself in Sobriety2026-10-07T08:59:20-05:00

The Real Moment You Become Ready to Stay Sober

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

The Real Moment You Become Ready to Stay Sober2026-09-23T07:54:03-05:00

How to Forgive Yourself for What You Did While Drinking

You can stop drinking, completely change your life, and become someone you’re proud of… …and still cringe when you think about some of the things you did. Maybe it’s the way you treated your spouse. The fights you started.

How to Forgive Yourself for What You Did While Drinking2026-08-26T09:28:28-05:00

If I Had to Get Sober Again, I’d Do These 5 Things

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 I Had to Get Sober Again, I’d Do These 5 Things2026-08-05T08:58:45-05:00

The Most Dangerous Phase of Early Sobriety

You survived the first 5 or 7 days of sobriety and you're finally starting to feel better. The anxiety is calming down. You're sleeping again. Your face looks better. The shame isn't screaming quite as loud anymore. And this

The Most Dangerous Phase of Early Sobriety2026-06-24T10:36:03-05:00

You’re Not Doing the Work — You’re Just Watching Other People Do It

Reading about sobriety isn't the same as doing the work to get sober. If you feel like you’re doing everything for your sobriety—but nothing is actually changing—this episode is for you. And trust me, there's a huge difference! Here's

You’re Not Doing the Work — You’re Just Watching Other People Do It2026-01-14T07:12:16-06:00

Stop Trying to Change Everything: Why Sobriety Needs 100% of Your Focus

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?

Stop Trying to Change Everything: Why Sobriety Needs 100% of Your Focus2026-01-07T10:05:21-06:00
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