The SoberBuddy Podcast

Nurturing Healthy Relationships in Sobriety

In this episode of The Sober Buddy Podcast, hosts Brad and Megan discuss the importance of healthy relationships during the journey of sobriety. They share personal reflections on their own struggles with relationships during their drinking years and discuss how a lack of self-awareness and poor communication can affect relationships. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries, being aware of core values, and understanding the need for personal growth and self-improvement. They suggest creating a list of personal strengths and desired qualities in relationships, and acknowledge the need for patience and effort in this process. 
 
00:15 Understanding Healthy Relationships
00:39 Personal Reflections on Relationships
02:17 Identifying Healthy Relationships
03:27 The Importance of Setting Boundaries
03:53 The Journey of Setting Boundaries
05:08 The Role of Boundaries in Relationships
06:35 The Impact of Change in Relationships
08:54 Navigating Relationship Changes in Sobriety
11:55 The Power of Self-Awareness in Relationships
12:06 Practical Exercise for Relationship Evaluation
18:39 Personal Experiences in Relationship Growth

Gratitude and Sobriety: Approaching the Holiday Season

In this episode of the Sober Buddy Podcast, hosts Megan and Brad discuss the theme of gratitude in sobriety, particularly in the context of the upcoming holiday season. They share personal experiences and insights illustrating how gratitude can improve mood and mental health. They talk about the challenges and struggles faced during the holidays - dealing with invitations to events, coping with sobriety in the face of temptations, and dealing with loneliness and personal issues. Furthermore, they share different tools and practices that people employ to cultivate gratitude such as keeping a gratitude box or board. They finally suggest staying home or reaching out to support groups to protect your sobriety and mental health during challenging times, particularly for those starting in their sobriety journey.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:20 Discussing the Importance of Gratitude00:48 Sharing Personal Experiences with Gratitude01:42 Practical Tools for Cultivating Gratitude03:13 The Impact of Gratitude on Mental Health04:54 Living Out Gratitude in Everyday Life06:04 Navigating the Holidays in Sobriety07:24 Personal Struggles with the Holiday Season10:49 Planning for Future Holidays and Final Thoughts12:11 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events

Building Confidence in Sobriety: A Deep Dive with the Sober Buddy Team

Building Confidence in Sobriety: A Deep Dive with the Sober Buddy CommunityIn this episode of the Sober Buddy podcast, hosts Megan, Brad and Paul join a conversation about building confidence in sobriety. We explore the correlation between self-worth, self-love, and addiction, and how the journey to sobriety requires us to face and overcome these deeply rooted issues. Megan highlights the concept of sobriety as a power move rather than a punishment and discusses the importance of self-forgiveness and community support in recovery. The episode emphasizes that building confidence in sobriety isn't an instantaneous process, but is achieved through baby steps toward positive change and celebrating small wins.
 
 

How to become willing to make changes in your life to get or stay sober.

The SoberBuddy Podcast is back. Brad and Megan join forces to deliver insight on how to become willing to make the changes required to get or stay sober.  In this episode, we discuss the concept of willingness and how it is crucial in someone's journey to recovery. They emphasize the importance of asking for help, taking action, doing things that are uncomfortable, and joining a supporting community. The hosts also challenge their listeners to question their own willingness to make changes, emphasizing that seeking support and engaging in new activities are key. They also advise their listeners not to wait until things are perfect to start making changes, as motivation often follows action.

Laura Cathcart Robbins

Laura Cathcart Robbins offers insight into the world of an affluent Black woman who seemed to have it all – a Hollywood exec husband, a home in Malibu, president of the PTA, and sons who adored her. But at the same time, she was numbing the pain of internalized racism and childhood traumas with increasing amounts of pills and alcohol.Her journey to sobriety is raw, transparent, and humbling. 
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Sober Dave One For The Road Talks about it Never Being Too Late to Change

David Wilson, AKA Sober Dave, Host of the Podcast "One for The Road" struggled with severe alcohol addiction before getting sober and creating radical change in his life. He shares his story and advice for those looking to give sobriety a go. 
Links:
One for The Road Book
One for the Road Podcast
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Author Mary Beth O’Connor talks finding your own path to recovery

Author of "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction", Mary Beth O'Connor tells her story of how she had to find her own way back to herself using a mix of methods for her recovery. You're gonna love her spunk!
Here's where to find her book full of practical advice and exercises you can do, intertwined with her personal story:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
 
Bookshop
 
 
 

Pop Buchanan on what it takes to build a new life in sobriety

Pop Buchanan tells the story about how he got on his knees and begged God to help him. And how step by step he worked his way to sobriety. What he learned about life, the way the brain works, and using creativity as a survival tool. 
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Ryan Phillips on how he went from drug smuggler to humanitarian

He started as a pro hockey player, then became the largest marijuana exporter in Canada. When the threat to his life from other drug lords became too dangerous, he quit the game, got sober, and ended up a heart forward humanitarian and mental health advocate. 
You can also watch the National Geographic Episode on Locked up Abroad about Ryan's journey "King of Weed" 
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Skinny Vinny Talks About his Epic Comeback

From living in a porta potty in Connecticut, to working his dream job in LA on the show, “Your Pranks Our Show” w/ cohost Zackass, Skinny Vinny's comeback story is entertaining and inspired. 
Check him out on Instagram @skinnyvinny
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