Sober Friends

By Matt J

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Phillip Jensen
 Nov 23, 2020
good luck with this

Phil from Chicago
 Oct 11, 2020
come back!!!

Gregory
 Nov 13, 2019
great show

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The Sober Friends Podcast is a weekly show where you can listen to inspiring and honest conversations about sobriety, recovery, and wellness. Hosted by Matt J who has been there and done that, this podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about living a sober and fulfilling life. Whether you’re sober curious, in recovery, or just looking for some motivation and support, this podcast is for you. Tune in every week to hear from guests who share their stories, struggles, and successes on their sober journey. You’ll also get tips, resources, and advice on how to stay sober and thrive in all areas of your life. The Sober Friends Podcast is your go-to source for sober inspiration, education, and entertainment. Subscribe now and join the sober friends community!We speak for no 12 step program but we do try to remain anonymous. 

Episode Date
E223: Catching the Algorithm of Kindness- How Recovery Teaches Us to Fight Resentment
Apr 08, 2025
E222: Medication in Recovery- When Is It Right for Your Sobriety Journey?
Apr 01, 2025
E221: Celebrating Sobriety- Anniversaries, Milestones, and Different Paths to Recovery
Mar 25, 2025
E220: Wasted Energy- Breaking Free from the 'Why Me?' Mindset in Recovery
Mar 18, 2025
E219: When Your Spouse Drinks But You Don't- Navigating Sobriety in a Mixed Household
Mar 11, 2025
E218: Turning Pain into Purpose- Spiritual Growth Through Sobriety with Katie Campbell
Mar 04, 2025
E217: Finding Where I Belong- From Code-Switching to Sobriety with Colbi
Feb 25, 2025
E216: Beyond Belief- Navigating Higher Powers and Personal Spirituality in Recovery
Feb 18, 2025
E215: Embracing Change in Recovery- Moving Forward Without Fear
Feb 11, 2025
E214: Extending a Hand- The Power of Helping Others in Sobriety
Feb 04, 2025
E213: Finding Peace in What We Can't Control- A Recovery Discussion on Anxiety, Work Stress, and Joy
Jan 28, 2025
E212: Breaking Free from Isolation- How Social Connection Saves Lives in Recovery
Jan 21, 2025
E211: The Evolution of Recovery- Exploring Modern Sobriety Programs and Meeting Dynamics
Jan 14, 2025
E210: The Surgeon General's Warning on Alcohol- A Frank Discussion on Health Risks and Changing Cultural Views
Jan 07, 2025
E209: Finding Fresh Fire in Long-Term Sobriety- Why Newcomers Keep Us Inspired
Dec 31, 2024
E208: Breaking Isolation- Why I'm Returning to Joe & Charlie Big Book Study Groups
Dec 24, 2024
E207: Staying Sober & Staying Inspired- Battling Recovery Complacency
Dec 17, 2024
E206: Social Media, Sobriety, and Support- Breaking Down Barriers in Recovery
Dec 10, 2024
E205: Recovery Perfectionism- When 'Enough' Feels Like Not Enough
Dec 03, 2024
E204: When Small Triggers Become Big Problems- Understanding HALT in Recovery
Nov 26, 2024
E203: Step 2 of AA- Finding Your Higher Power - A Raw and Honest Journey Through Recovery
Nov 19, 2024
E202: Weathering the Storm- Finding Purpose and Community in Difficult Times
Nov 12, 2024
E201: Conquering Anger and Resentment- A Recovery Journey
Nov 05, 2024
E200: Recovery Retreats - Finding Your Tribe Away from the World
Oct 29, 2024
E199: "High Bottom" Doesn't Mean No Bottom- Redefining Rock Bottom in Modern Recovery
Oct 22, 2024
E198: Beyond Survival Mode- Thriving in Sobriety
Oct 15, 2024
E197: Breaking Free from Labels- A Fresh Take on Modern Sobriety with Tricia Lewis
Oct 08, 2024
E196: Forgiving Your Past Self- The Key to Unlocking Self-Worth in Sobriety
Oct 01, 2024
E195: Is Alcoholism the Real Issue? Rethinking Addiction and Obesity with a Fresh Perspective
Sep 24, 2024
E194: Reviving Your Recovery: The Power of New Voices and Virtual Meetings
Sep 10, 2024
E193: How do you Stay Sober When You Have Social Anxiety?
Sep 03, 2024
E192: Greasy Regrets & Sobering Realizations- The Struggle Between Indulgence and Addiction
Aug 27, 2024
E191: Pleading the 5th. And the 4th
Aug 20, 2024
E190: Sober Celebrities- Inspiration or Illusion? Exploring the Realities of Famous Faces Battling Addiction
Aug 13, 2024
ICYMI: Pt 1 of 2 - The Story of Writing the Big Book Is More Amazing Than You Ever Knew With Bill Schaberg, Author of Writing the Big Book
Aug 06, 2024
ICYMI: Pt 2 of 2 - The Story of Writing the Big Book Is More Amazing Than You Ever Knew With Bill Schaberg, Author of Writing the Big Book
Aug 06, 2024
E189: Struggling with Faith in Sobriety: A Personal Journey
Jul 30, 2024
E188: What We Can't Control
Jul 23, 2024
E187: Finding Serenity: The Power of Prayer, Meditation, and Mindfulness
Jul 16, 2024
E186: Sober Socializing: Having Fun Without Alcohol
Jul 09, 2024
E185: Discover the Secret of Dry July!
Jul 02, 2024
E184: What Does Service Look Like in Recovery?
Jun 25, 2024
E183: The Family of Origin and Overcoming the Wreckage of the Past
Jun 18, 2024
E182: Taking the Next Right Action
Jun 11, 2024
E181: Can Chronic Relapsing Negatively Affect Others in the Sober Community?
Jun 04, 2024
E180: We Will Not Regret the Past nor Wish to Shut the Door On It
May 28, 2024
E179: Life on Life's Terms
May 21, 2024
E178: Preventing Relapse
May 14, 2024
E177: Why Do We Still Read the Big Book?
May 07, 2024
E176: Managing Change
Apr 30, 2024
E175: Creating a Sober Lifestyle
Apr 23, 2024
E174: Health, Frustration, and the Journey to Wellness
Apr 16, 2024
E173: Breaking the Cycle: From PTSD to Food & Alcohol Addiction
Apr 09, 2024
E172: Breaking Down Walls- Navigating Vulnerability and Self-Discovery
Apr 02, 2024
E171: The Purpose of Celebrating Sober Anniversaries
Mar 26, 2024
E170: Am I Doing Enough For My Recovery?
Mar 19, 2024
E169: Maintaining Passion in Recovery
Mar 12, 2024
E168: Confronting Fear: Overcoming Comfort Zones and Anxiety
Mar 05, 2024
E167: Breaking the Silence- Navigating Anonymity in Recovery
Feb 20, 2024
E166: Unpacking Family of Origin- Finding Strength Through Breakthroughs
Feb 13, 2024
E165: Navigating the Gray Zone- Pain Meds, Surgery, and Recovery
Feb 06, 2024
E164: Navigating Big Feelings: A Candid Conversation on Sobriety, Messy Houses, and Workplace Anxiety
Jan 30, 2024
E163: Character Defects: How They Affect Our Recovery and Our Lives
Jan 23, 2024
E162: So You Think Your Sobriety Date Matters? Think Again!
Jan 16, 2024
E161: Mastering Dry January: Conquering Cravings Like a Pro
Jan 09, 2024
E160: Dry January: From Booze Break to Lifestyle Reboot
Jan 02, 2024
Decoding the Big Book - A Vision for You
Dec 29, 2023
E159: Speaking Up: Sharing Stories of Trust, Honesty, and Recovery
Dec 26, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - Hank Parkhurst, AA's Forgotten Man and To Employers
Dec 22, 2023
E158: Identifying, Not Comparing: How to Find Your Own Path to Recovery
Dec 19, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - The Family Afterward
Dec 15, 2023
E157: AA- Self-Supporting by Our Own Contributions
Dec 12, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - To Wives
Dec 08, 2023
E156: What Does It Mean to be in Service in Recovery?
Dec 05, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - Working with Others
Dec 01, 2023
E155: When a Friend Needs Help
Nov 28, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - Into Action
Nov 24, 2023
E154: Angela Pugh Broke All The Rules and had a Male Sponsor
Nov 21, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - How it Works
Nov 17, 2023
E153: Vulnerability In Recovery
Nov 14, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - We Agnostics
Nov 10, 2023
E152: Is Ozempic The Cure for Alcoholism?
Nov 07, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - More About Alcoholism
Nov 03, 2023
E151: The Benefit of a Sober Community
Oct 31, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - There Is A Solution
Oct 27, 2023
E150: Building Trust in Recovery
Oct 24, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - Bill's Story
Oct 20, 2023
E149: Our Recovery Tools to Make it through Challenging Times
Oct 17, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - The Doctor's Opinion
Oct 13, 2023
E148: Mental Health Issues That Made Us Drink
Oct 10, 2023
Decoding the Big Book - Forwards to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Edition
Oct 06, 2023
E147: Breaking Free from Fear: Embracing Risks, Learning from Failure
Oct 03, 2023
Trailer - Decoding the Big Book
Oct 02, 2023
E146: Do You Have to Hit Bottom? How to Know If You Have a Problem with Alcohol and What to Do About It
Sep 26, 2023
E145: Unmasking the Power of Sobriety: Tim Westbrook's Inspiring Journey
Sep 19, 2023
E144: Navigating Life's Twists: From Worries to Triumphs
Sep 12, 2023
E143: Happiest Sober: Madeline Forest on Quitting Drinking and Finding Support and Helping Others
Sep 05, 2023
E142: Unmasking Happiness: Navigating Self-Doubt, Sobriety, and the Journey Within
Aug 29, 2023
E141: Triumph Over Adversity: From Addiction to Open Water Swims with Ben Tuff
Aug 22, 2023
E140: What's Great About Getting Sober?
Aug 15, 2023
E139: The Pros and Cons of AA
Aug 08, 2023
E138: Meet Megan Webb: A Certified This Naked Mind Coach and a Podcast Host of Not Drinking Today Podcast
Aug 01, 2023
E137: From Teacher to Podcaster: Gillian Tietz on Living a Sober Powered Life
Jul 25, 2023
E136: How to Find Your Sober Vibe with Courtney Anderson
Jul 18, 2023
E135: What Does It Mean to Live One Day At A Time?
Jul 11, 2023
E134: Sober Friends Podcast and Last Drinks with Maz Compton: The Tipping Point of Sobriety
Jul 09, 2023
E133: Grief, Recovery and Family: Steve C. Opens up About his Brother’s Passing and The Recovery Tools That Got Him Through It
Jul 04, 2023
E132: Self-Care In Recovery: How to Take Care of Your Mind, Body, and Soul
Jun 27, 2023
E131: How Yoga and Travel Helped Mary Tilson Find Sobriety and Purpose
Jun 20, 2023
E130: No One to Share a Drink With: The Hidden Risks of Drinking Alone
Jun 13, 2023
E129: AA or Not AA: Tim Phillips on Why He Left the Program and How He Stayed Sober
Jun 06, 2023
E128: Setting Boundaries
May 30, 2023
E127: Laura (@yoursoberpal) Tried To Get Sober Alone. When She Found Her Community, She Dropped the Bottle and Found Gratitude
May 23, 2023
E126: Laying Alone Crying, Andrea Owen hit her Bottom And Finally Prayed for Help
May 16, 2023
E125: The Warning Signs Before Relapse
May 09, 2023
E124: Building a Healthy Relationship with Food with Victoria Yates
May 02, 2023
E123: Why is Spirituality Important in Recovery?
Apr 25, 2023
E122: Dying Sober
Apr 18, 2023
E121: Ash Butterss Would Not Stay Sober In the Shadows
Apr 11, 2023
E120: Emotions in Recovery
Apr 03, 2023
E119: Asking For Help
Mar 28, 2023
E118: Living in the Wreckage of the Future
Mar 21, 2023
E117: Why Do People In AA Practice Anonymity
Mar 14, 2023
E116: Replacing One Addiction With Another
Mar 07, 2023
E115: How the Family Could React to Your Recovery
Feb 28, 2023
E114: The Big Book Chapter, "To Wives," Is Troublesome
Feb 21, 2023
E113: We Still Go to Meetings. Here's Why
Feb 14, 2023
E112: Pt 2 of 2 - The Story of Writing the Big Book Is More Amazing Than You Ever Knew With Bill Schaberg, Author of Writing the Big Book
Feb 07, 2023
E111: Pt 1 of 2 - The Story of Writing the Big Book Is More Amazing Than You Ever Knew With Bill Schaberg, Author of Writing the Big Book
Jan 31, 2023
E110: Triggering Other's Character Defects
Jan 24, 2023
E109: How Do You Balance Having A Family In Recovery?
Jan 17, 2023
E108: Joe Kelley Decided To Recover Out Loud, So Someone Else Did Not Die Silently
Jan 10, 2023
E107: Peter Thought His Drinking Was Under Control But Secretly Harbored Self Doubt
Jan 03, 2023
E106: How Joe And Charlie Enhanced Our Sobriety
Dec 27, 2022
E105: Jean McCarthy Realized She Didn’t Have to Wait for Rock Bottom to Get Sober
Dec 20, 2022
ICYMI - Tyler Thought His Drinking in High School Was Normal. It Wasn't
Dec 13, 2022
E104: Andrea is Unashamed, Authentic and an Adult Child of Alcoholics
Dec 06, 2022
E103: Gregg Champion faced 5 years in prison. His higher power showed a different way
Nov 29, 2022
E102: The Oral History Of NA With Insider Pete B
Nov 22, 2022
E101: Realizing the Friends that Mattered. Matt's 25th College Reunion
Nov 15, 2022
E100: Don't Quit Before the Miracle Happens
Nov 08, 2022
E99: Responsibility To Spread the Message. Why We Do This Podcast
Nov 01, 2022
E98: Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 2 of 2
Oct 25, 2022
E97: Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 1 of 2
Oct 18, 2022
E96: 600 Days Sober, Kelly G Returns To Share How She Stays Alcohol Free
Oct 11, 2022
E95: Accepting What We Can't Change
Oct 04, 2022
E94: Coping with Stress in Sobriety
Sep 27, 2022
E93: When Lisa Gray Lost Her Son Jordan to Overdose, She Turned Her Pain Into Purpose
Sep 20, 2022
E92: Complacency
Sep 12, 2022
E91: Behaving Alcoholically
Sep 06, 2022
E90: Being The Example You Want Others to See
Aug 30, 2022
E89: Why Some Sober People Don't Go to AA
Aug 23, 2022
E88: Matt's Wife's In Laws Threw Him Out. It Got Him Sober For Real
Aug 16, 2022
E87: Jen Saw Her Bottom was the Floor of a Cliff
Aug 02, 2022
E86: Working on Our Character Defects
Jul 26, 2022
E85: Getting Through Social Gatherings When You Are Sober
Jul 19, 2022
E84: The Family After You Find Sobriety
Jul 12, 2022
E83: It Took Sobriety for Ryan M to Participate in Life
Jul 05, 2022
E82: Staying Sober on Vacation
Jun 28, 2022
E81: The Difference between Abstinence and Sobriety
Jun 21, 2022
E80: Get Vulnerable, Get Honest and Get Intimate With Those You Trust. Your Sobriety Depends on It
Jun 14, 2022
E79: Remembering Gratitude when Life Gives You Lemons
Jun 07, 2022
E78: The Fear Of Financial Insecurity Can Bring You To Your Knees
May 31, 2022
E77: From Hyper-vigilance to Healing: Steve V's Journey Through PTSD and Alcoholism
May 24, 2022
E76: Make New Friends in Recovery. You Never Know How Long They Will Be Around
May 17, 2022
E75: Arlina Overcame Bottles, Bags and Blue Jeans
May 10, 2022
E74: Service Kept Danielle Sober
May 03, 2022
E73: An Active Alcoholic Disrupts A Meeting. What Do I Do?
Apr 26, 2022
E72: Emotional Sobriety - More Than Just Not Drinking
Apr 19, 2022
E71: Eric Was Just Another Drunk
Apr 12, 2022
E70: AA Wasn’t Working For Howard L Until He Tried It Their Way
Apr 05, 2022
E69: Ego - I Need to Tell You How Great I Am
Mar 29, 2022
E68: How We Develop The Memories That Lead to Resentments
Mar 22, 2022
E67: Sponsorship - Your Recovery Tour Guide
Mar 08, 2022
E66: Mike C Stopped Doing What Got Him Sober. It Almost Ruined Him
Mar 01, 2022
E65: Finding a Higher Power is a Journey
Feb 22, 2022
E64: Practicing These Principles in All Our Affairs. Wait...All of Them?
Feb 15, 2022
E63: What is the Difference Between Being Sober and Being Dry?
Feb 08, 2022
E62: Petrified and Weeks Since Her Last Shower, Tanya found AA at Age 18
Feb 01, 2022
E61: Booze Nearly Destroyed Gill Tietz's Life. Her Recovery Helps Save Them
Jan 25, 2022
E60: Discovering Dry January
Jan 18, 2022
E59: Fitness/Outdoor Expert Lindsay Persico Talks About Physical Health When It's Hard
Jan 11, 2022
E58: Taking Care of Your Physical Health in Sobriety
Jan 04, 2022
TRAILER - Sober Friends Podcast
Jan 04, 2022
E57: Jeff Was The Good Brother
Dec 28, 2021
E56: Gabe Emerges From His Nightmare
Dec 21, 2021
E55: A Powerful Spirituality Conversation with Buddy C - Author of Powerless Not Helpless
Dec 14, 2021
E54: Getting Through The Holidays, Sober
Dec 07, 2021
E53: Building a Virtual Woman's Group with Kelly from East Coast Sober Squad
Nov 30, 2021
E52: Emily B Faced Jail or Sobriety. She chose Sobriety. Part 2
Nov 23, 2021
E51: Emily B Faced Jail or Sobriety. She chose Sobriety. Part 1
Nov 16, 2021
E50: The Importance Of Gratitude
Nov 09, 2021
E49: Remaining Humble, As Life Improves
Nov 02, 2021
E48: Making Big Decisions in Recovery
Oct 26, 2021
E47: Traditions 10, 11 and 12
Oct 19, 2021
E46: Traditions 8 and 9
Oct 12, 2021
E45: Kelly Giannuzzi "Seemed" to Have it Together. Until She Didn't
Oct 05, 2021
E44: Tim G Didn't Want to Do This, But He's Here Anyway Part 2
Sep 28, 2021
E43: Tim G Didn't Want to Do This, But He's Here Anyway Part 1
Sep 21, 2021
E42: Traditions 6 and 7
Sep 14, 2021
E41: Traditions 4 and 5
Sep 07, 2021
E40: Attraction Rather Than Promotion
Aug 31, 2021
E39: Traditions 2 and 3
Aug 24, 2021
E38: Tyler Thought His Drinking in High School Was Normal. It Wasn't
Aug 17, 2021
E37: Tradition 1
Aug 10, 2021
E36: Nate Kelly Had A Stroke. It Didn't Stop Him From Drinking
Aug 03, 2021
E35: Life After Recovery
Jul 27, 2021
E34: Isolation
Jul 20, 2021
E33: This Too Shall Pass
Jul 13, 2021
E32: Staying On The Beam
Jul 06, 2021
E31: Morgan Got Sober Shamed
Jun 29, 2021
E30: Mark Gantt - Writer/Director/Producer/Alcoholic
Jun 22, 2021
E29: Living in the Wreckage of the Future
Jun 15, 2021
E28: Addicted to Sex: Brianne Davis - Author of the book Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict
Jun 08, 2021
E27: Rock Bottom
Jun 01, 2021
E26: Step 12
May 18, 2021
E25: Steps 10 and 11
May 11, 2021
E24: Steps 8 and 9
May 04, 2021
E23: Steps 6 and 7
Apr 27, 2021
E22: Steps 4 and 5
Apr 20, 2021
E21: Steps 1, 2 and 3
Apr 13, 2021
E20: The Other Side - A Talk with Gerri - When A Loved One is an Alcoholic
Apr 06, 2021
E19: Resentments
Mar 30, 2021
E18: Living Sober
Mar 23, 2021
E17: Regarding the Passing of My Father
Mar 09, 2021
E16: Hannah
Mar 02, 2021
E15: The Early History of AA - Ebby Thatcher, Bill W and Dr Bob
Feb 23, 2021
E14: The Early History of AA - Roland Hazard and the Oxford Groups
Feb 16, 2021
E13: Gigi Langer, Author of 50 Ways to Worry Less Now
Feb 09, 2021
E12: The Role of "God" in AA
Feb 02, 2021
E11: Greg Part 2
Jan 26, 2021
E10: Greg Part 1
Jan 19, 2021
E9: Who Were Joe and Charlie?
Jan 12, 2021
E8: Jon from Scranton
Jan 05, 2021
E7: Jennifer M
Dec 29, 2020
E6: Steve C
Dec 22, 2020
E5: The Tragedy of Tony Hsieh - Former CEO of Zappos
Dec 15, 2020
E4: Glenn W
Dec 08, 2020
E3: John B.
Dec 01, 2020
Remembering Barbara Moran - Support Pancan
Nov 26, 2020
E2: Breaking the Cycle: A Journey of Recovery with John I
Nov 24, 2020
E1: Hi. I'm, Matt J and I'm an Alcoholic. This is my Story
Nov 17, 2020
Introduction - You Are Not Alone - A Recovery Podcast
Nov 16, 2020