Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

By Brad McLeod

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Subscribers: 17
Reviews: 1
Episodes: 148

Gfree
 Sep 3, 2023
One of the Best RECOVERY podcasts. Brad had a friendly disposition in the interview process and allows his guests to freely share their recovery experience. So very encouraging.

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The sober motivation podcast will have new guests each week sharing their sobriety stories to inspire others about what is possible. After listening you will see that sobriety is so possible and you are not alone on this journey.

Episode Date
Alcohol had become such a part of Leigh's identity, but she knew drinking was no longer an option, and it was her responsibility to make the changes.
Apr 24, 2024
Johnny saw addiction first hand growing up and swore that would never be his life until it was.
Apr 18, 2024
Anne got stuck on the moderation hamster wheel with alcohol until she quit drinking alcohol for good.
Apr 16, 2024
From Chaos to Clarity: Brandi's Journey Through Addiction and Redemption
Apr 12, 2024
Jenna, a mother of six, knew alcohol was a problem since she started at 14 years old; she could never have just one.
Apr 09, 2024
John hated alcohol and swore it would never take over his life, but it did.
Apr 05, 2024
Chris was sober for 8.5 years before having "Just a few drinks" - 17 years sober - Chris shares the story.
Apr 02, 2024
Alcohol helped Suze cope with the emotions resulting from several traumatic experiences in her life, but it came at a very high cost. Getting sober changed everything.
Mar 29, 2024
10 things you need to know about getting and staying sober.
Mar 27, 2024
Alcohol played such a substantial role in Jordans life she never saw a way out.
Mar 22, 2024
Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player who received a lifetime ban from the league, shares his struggle with alcohol and cocaine.
Mar 20, 2024
For Lucy alcohol seemed to help her check all the boxes until it caused so much chaos in her life.
Mar 15, 2024
Meg's Journey from Gray Area Wine Drinking to sober curious to living a sober life.
Mar 12, 2024
Josh Connelly found the ultimate escape from himself with alcohol and drugs, sober since 2012.
Mar 07, 2024
Surviving Trauma and Embracing Sobriety: Johnny's Journey
Mar 05, 2024
Hadley experienced relief from her first drink of alcohol at 14 and went from binge drinking in college to mommy wine culture.
Feb 28, 2024
After losing his father in a drunk driving accident, Gregg felt different. Alcohol and drugs covered up the pain.
Feb 27, 2024
Nick had tried sobriety before but struggled to be honest with himself and others. Changing that would change everything.
Feb 23, 2024
Michelle Smith discovered that alcohol provided an escape from all of life’s responsibilities and it took her to a very dark place.
Feb 20, 2024
The Transformation Journey of WWF superstar Jake 'The Snake' Roberts: Addiction, Rebuild and Triumph
Feb 14, 2024
Leanne's struggle with alcohol and cocaine took her to the brink. Now 3 years sober she tells the tale.
Feb 08, 2024
Justin loved the escape from self alcohol and cocaine provided but knew he had a higher calling.
Feb 06, 2024
Mailinn narrowly escaped death from alcoholism. Now sobriety has become a way of life for her.
Feb 02, 2024
Brett found himself in a several decade battle with grey area drinking.
Jan 31, 2024
Kate started drinking at 14, and it would take decades before she realized there had to be more to life.
Jan 26, 2024
Mike's consumption of alcohol nearly took his life. After being in a coma for three weeks, Mike was given a second chance.
Jan 23, 2024
Michelle got into the mommy wine culture, until she lost her brother and her alcohol consumption became life or death.
Jan 19, 2024
After a blacked-out date night Ray embarked on his sober journey.
Jan 16, 2024
For Jeannine addiction was never part of the plan.
Jan 10, 2024
Charlie starting drinking at 14 and suffered a panic attack on national TV, looking back it was the alcohol.
Jan 05, 2024
Sober Motivation Podcast: A Year in Review
Dec 31, 2023
Dustin struggled with alcohol and felt he was living two lives until he found sobriety.
Dec 27, 2023
Andy Ramage: The Middle Lane to Alcohol-Free Living (Gray Area Drinking)
Dec 21, 2023
Brooke’s addiction took her to a very dark place and asking for help was the first step out.
Dec 19, 2023
Stephanie Noble struggled with alcohol, weed and heroin until she got her 4th DUI after an overdose and everything changed.
Dec 14, 2023
Navigating the Holidays in Sobriety: A Special Holiday Edition with Jeff Simone, Megan Wilcox, SoberDave and Stephanie Noble
Dec 12, 2023
Sam had his first drink at 13 and couldn’t get enough - connection and honesty changed everything.
Dec 07, 2023
Todd struggled with the confusing place of grey area drinking for years.
Dec 05, 2023
Dan knew early on that his drinking was different from that of his peers, but a life without alcohol seemed so far away.
Nov 30, 2023
Casey: From red wine girl to 7.5 years alcohol free.
Nov 28, 2023
Les knew if he was going to have a chance at sobriety he could not do it alone. 42 Years Sober
Nov 23, 2023
Alison’s Journey from Sober Curiosity to Freedom
Nov 21, 2023
Liz engaged in binge drinking for the better part of 20 years and a google search about 3 day hangovers changed everything.
Nov 16, 2023
At 13 Dan got his hands on a 6-pack of beer and he was hooked. Dan would later go on to struggle with opiates and meth.
Nov 14, 2023
For 25+ years Joe was leaning on Alcohol and Drugs to fill a void on the inside.
Nov 10, 2023
David grew up around a lot of alcohol but never in a million years could have guessed how low it would take him.
Nov 07, 2023
Danielle Committed to Avoiding Alcohol After Witnessing Its Close-to-Home Side Effects
Nov 03, 2023
Alcohol helped Gill cope with life, until it didn’t.
Nov 01, 2023
Chris had his first drink at 13 and it marked his first experience with drinking, getting drunk, and blacking out.
Oct 27, 2023
Brad Garrett from Everybody Loves Raymond shares about his battle with alcohol and what happened after - Rerun Show
Oct 26, 2023
Alcohol took over Zac’s life early on and the consequences began to stack up. How did he break free and celebrate 16 years sober?
Oct 20, 2023
Hearing 100 Sober Stories: Here is what I, Brad, learned.
Oct 17, 2023
Ashley who had her first alcoholic drink at 15 and remembers over-drinking and not completely understanding why.
Oct 13, 2023
For Kristen alcohol melted away the social anxiety and then she found Xanax.
Oct 11, 2023
Abi Feltham - Wherever you go, there you are.
Oct 06, 2023
Olivia describes herself as a gray-area drinker who often took nights off from drinking but never knew when ’enough’ was truly enough.
Oct 04, 2023
Danielle started drinking alcohol at 14 years old and from the beginning was always looking forward to the next opportunity to drink alcohol.
Sep 27, 2023
Derek lost everything due to alcohol -during a moment of clarity he asked for help from a passing police officer.
Sep 26, 2023
Alcohol no longer served Jodi but getting to that conclusion would come with many lessons.
Sep 22, 2023
From Struggles to Strength: Benjamin Lerner’s Journey to Sobriety
Sep 19, 2023
Matt Farnsworth: From Broken To Saved
Sep 15, 2023
Bonus Episode: National Sober Day September 14th w/Megan Wilcox
Sep 14, 2023
Mary was addicted to alcohol and drugs for years and this is how she found a way out.
Sep 12, 2023
Mike was hooked on alcohol for 30+ years. After a rollover drinking and driving accident Mike knew he has to get sober. But HOW?
Sep 08, 2023
Mailinn narrowly escaped death from alcoholism. With over Sober 3 years now she is a true miracle.
Sep 06, 2023
Rising from Rock Bottoms: Justin’s Journey to Sobriety
Aug 26, 2023
From Drinks to Opiates: Abbey Fickley’s Journey
Aug 24, 2023
For 20 years, alcohol was Glen’s solution to life. For Glen, the denial was tough to break through, but when he did, he found he was ready.
Aug 22, 2023
At the end Rick Fulton was tired. Tired of the life he was living to maintain his addiction and it was life or death. Rick choose life.
Aug 18, 2023
Kathryn Jarrett tried to quit alcohol for 12 years but says she was just not ready until she was.
Aug 16, 2023
Jason thought he would just have to accept that alcohol would always be a part of his life. He had achieved so much success in so many areas of life, but quitting alcohol seemed impossible.
Aug 08, 2023
When it came to alcohol Dr. Sumeet Bahl was all or nothing and desired for a change.
Aug 03, 2023
Fausto ”From Pain To Purpose”. Fausto found an escape with substances and it took him down a dark road until he found a way out.
Aug 01, 2023
John AKA The Tired Dad quit the ”hard stuff” but giving up alcohol would prove to be different.
Jul 25, 2023
Mark says he was an alcoholic from his first drink and that one was too many and a thousand was never enough.
Jul 20, 2023
Rising from Darkness: Carly’s Unforgettable Journey to Sobriety.
Jul 17, 2023
Christina Rae struggled for years with addiction and when she got sober she wondered is this it?
Jul 12, 2023
Darren Prince hit rock bottom at the top of his career working with some of the most iconic athletes and celebrities in the world.
Jul 11, 2023
Tiffany Jenkins went from detoxing on the floor at the local jail to 10+ years sober and inspiring millions along the way. ❤️🔥
Jul 07, 2023
Kathryn Sauser realized most of her problems in life where caused by alcohol and had an urgent need for change, she took a step and asked for help in February 2020 which transformed her life.
Jun 30, 2023
James T. Lane went from headliner to homeless all before age 30. Now 18 years sober this is James T. Lane’s story.
Jun 27, 2023
Pete Sousa was hooked from his first drink and that was just the beginning. 🤔
Jun 23, 2023
Amy felt so much shame about how big alcohol had become in her life and felt no one would understand.
Jun 20, 2023
Jen called it quits with alcohol after a near death experience and is living her best life ever since. 🔥
Jun 15, 2023
Teri aka @Sassysobermum shares her inspirational story of giving up alcohol on April 29, 2019.
Jun 12, 2023
Gary Menkes has not had a drink or drug in 17 years. One night, drunk and alone in his apartment, something happened that would change everything
Jun 07, 2023
Madeline never hit what most may call ”rock bottom”, but she still knew her relationship with alcohol was not helping her life.
Jun 05, 2023
Daniel Patterson kicked the booze on January1, 2015 and has never looked back 💪
Jun 01, 2023
Heather Lowe hit her alcohol ”rock bottom” on Memorial Day 2018 and knew she had to get sober by any means necessary.
May 29, 2023
Brandon Saho struggled with mental health for years and his addiction to alcohol was not helping.
May 25, 2023
D-Jay McGrath struggled with the pressure of chasing his dream to play in the NHL and utilized alcohol, weed and cocaine to escape.
May 22, 2023
Bonus Episode: Megan joins me on the podcast to talk about how to navigate your first sober summer
May 19, 2023
With Alcohol Dino Miliotis felt untouchable and was able to show up in the big moments with less stress and more confidence, until it all came crashing down..
May 17, 2023
Melissa struggled with substances for years and everything had to change for her to get sober.
May 15, 2023
Jenn Kautsch AKA @sobersis was stuck in the ”grey area” of the drinking spectrum for years. This is how she was able to break out and live a sober minded life.
May 08, 2023
Renee lost her daughter Sabrina to addiction. Renee joined the podcast to share their stories and her message to anyone struggling to get or stay sober.
May 03, 2023
Nathan Harmon battled divorced parents, suicidal thoughts, self harm, alcohol and drug addictions, bulimia and eventually jail.
May 01, 2023
Matt J. struggled with alcohol for years and was confused as he never hit a ”rock bottom”
Apr 24, 2023
Ricky started drinking alcohol early on in life and joined the Marines after high school. Ricky never talked to anyone about his internal struggles and used alcohol to numb the pain.
Apr 20, 2023
John Mabry lost everything due to his addiction and getting sober for himself changed everything.
Apr 12, 2023
Paul Holley had to decide to get sober for himself and to get to that place it took 6 times in jail and 4 DUI’s and much much more.
Apr 06, 2023
Hilary Phelps struggled with negative thoughts of self and found drinking alcohol would quiet the voices in her head.
Apr 04, 2023
Ash Butterss struggled with alcohol and cocaine for a majority of her life, until she asked for help and was willing to do whatever it took to get and stay sober.
Mar 31, 2023
Laura aka @YourSoberPal shares her story of relapse, blackouts and sobriety.
Mar 28, 2023
Mayra Gomes became addicted to tequila and needed it to get going in the morning this is her comeback story.
Mar 23, 2023
Scotty Soprano struggled for 2+ decades with addiction. He lost a friend to an overdose and knew things had to change. This is Scotty’s comeback story.
Mar 21, 2023
After a final blackout Suzanne made a decision to quit drinking alcohol for good and is living her best life as a result.
Mar 19, 2023
Stephanie Noble struggled with alcohol, weed and heroin until she got her 4th DUI after an overdose and everything changed.
Mar 14, 2023
Joe Williams struggled with alcohol and drugs for years until he was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Joe has been sober 17 years
Mar 09, 2023
Ed Latimore had the odds stacked against him from day one.With goals and a purpose Ed found a way out and is living his best sober life.
Mar 08, 2023
Luc tried to moderate his alcohol use only to find out that was not possible for him.
Mar 01, 2023
Todd Miller had a liver transplant due to drinking alcohol and with his second chance at life he wants to make a difference,
Feb 27, 2023
What got you sober may not keep you sober - Solo episode on motivation in sobriety
Feb 22, 2023
Jenn Guardino classified herself as a lost cause before she got sober.
Feb 20, 2023
Michelle Smith from Recovery is the new Black shares her story and struggle with alcohol and other substances
Feb 17, 2023
Carly Rogers wanted to hit ”cruising altitude” to feel comfortable and alcohol helped her do that until it was time to say goodbye.
Feb 15, 2023
Manny was told he had 6 weeks to live and nothing could be done to reverse the damage alcohol had done.
Feb 10, 2023
Jeff had no idea the road his addiction was going to take him on and being a pharmacist didn’t help
Feb 07, 2023
Nate Thompson shares his powerful story of playing in the NHL and struggling with addiction.
Feb 04, 2023
Danny Shannon lived in addiction for 17 years and had 50+ rehab attempts and now is inspiring the world
Jan 31, 2023
Bruce Brackett aka bwb.positivity shares an incredible story of not giving up and why putting sobriety #1 is so important
Jan 26, 2023
Brad Garrett from Everyone Loves Raymond shares his story and battle with alcohol
Jan 23, 2023
Ryann Cooke is a young black women and shares how she broke free from alcohol
Jan 18, 2023
Jake ’THE SNAKE’ Roberts shares his life and struggle from addiction to sobriety
Jan 13, 2023
Dave Manheim the host of the Dopey podcast shares his story of sobriety and how his hate towards himself pushed him to ask for help.
Jan 11, 2023
Tony Hoffman shares his story of addiction and how he went from prison to the Olympics.
Jan 10, 2023
Myles Sexton shares about the journey to getting sober and showing up in the world to make a difference
Jan 05, 2023
Happy New Year Special Episode with the SoberBuddy Team
Dec 30, 2022
Rachel started drinking and using drugs at 14 and it would be a roller coaster ride until she committed to trying Dry January.
Dec 29, 2022
Chris ”knuckles” Nilan struggled with addiction after retiring from the NHL. This is his story of making it to the NHL and sobriety.
Dec 26, 2022
Sonya Johnson struggled with addiction for many years. She lived in a shed and was using daily before getting sober.
Dec 21, 2022
Life changing advice I got years ago in rehab- Brad
Dec 20, 2022
Paddy Gleason of Seattle Thunder shares his story and struggle with addiction to heroin and pain medication
Dec 16, 2022
Mike Kinnebrew’s life revolved around alcohol until he got sober
Dec 13, 2022
Frankie Loyal of Mayans M.C shares his story of sobriety of 20+ years
Dec 10, 2022
Leah McSweeney shares her struggles with alcohol and other drugs on this episode
Dec 06, 2022
Gwen shares her story of addiction, loss and sobriety.
Dec 02, 2022
Dan Karaty struggled with alcohol for 2 decades and shares his story on this episode
Nov 30, 2022
Rachel Elizabeth shares her sobriety story on the sobermotivation podcast
Nov 24, 2022
How to stay sober through the holidays with special guest Sober Dave, Jen Hirst, Luc, and Megan from Sobahsistahs
Nov 23, 2022
Jen Hirst struggled with alcohol and Adderall for years before she surrendered.
Nov 17, 2022
Natalee King shares her story and struggle with addiction
Nov 15, 2022
David Wilson aka Sober Dave struggled with alcohol for 40 years
Nov 10, 2022
Mike almost lost his life due to an addiction to alcohol and was in a coma for nearly 3 weeks
Nov 07, 2022
Michelle shares her story about her struggle with alcohol, relapse and sobriety
Nov 02, 2022
Cheryl Burke shares her story of sobriety
Oct 28, 2022
Megan from sobahsistahs shares her struggle with alcohol.
Oct 24, 2022
Luc was out of options and that is when sobriety presented itself.
Oct 19, 2022