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I'm Brian “Cappy” Cappello — 50% Italian, 99% Irish (I should probably go by Sully). Designed to be fun! And to be THE go-to recoverycast for learning & laughing while killing time. We'll talk sobriety, plus life's 98 other problems: ADHD, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-love, trauma, connection, regrets, forgiveness, authenticity, inviting discomfort & embracing the cringe. Short on backstories, long on witty, educated banter. Whether needing saving and/or braving, this is your pod. I once quit for 3.5 years and am right back there w/21+ months of sobriety, going on infinity. Rebirth: 3/18/24

  1. 6日前

    Why Sobriety Changes Your Relationships | Early Sobriety Struggles with Erin Schaden (Part 2)

    Why do so many relationships struggle after one partner gets sober?  In this episode of Cappy Hour Podcast, I am joined by Erin Schaden, a divorce lawyer and coach with over 30 years of sobriety. We dive deep into early sobriety struggles, addiction recovery and the rising tension many couples face after quitting alcohol. We break down:- • Why sobriety changes your relationships • The hardest early sobriety struggles people face • How addiction recovery impacts marriage and dating • Why some couples experience conflict or divorce after getting sober • The difference between physical sobriety and emotional sobriety • Common toxic relationship patterns that surface in recovery • High-conflict personalities and relationship red flags • The importance of community in long-term sobriety • Dating after alcohol recovery • Doing the inner work to build healthier relationships   If sobriety has been challenging lately, this episode is for you.   Connect with me here:-  Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/sobercappy/  Youtube:- https://youtube.com/@sober_cappy?si=VSiqs8UvrN305CeP Join Community :- https://ilept.mn.co   Connect with Erin here :- Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/nakedrandomthoughts/ Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/ErinESchadenDivorceCoach Blog:- https://www.nakedrandomthoughts.com/   Thanks for listening!         #sobriety #addictionrecovery #earlyrecovery #soberlife #emotional sobriety #sobrietyjourney #datinginsobriety #personalgrowth #recoveryjourney #mentalhealthpodcast

    48 分鐘
  2. Infidelity Isn’t the Whole Story: Compassion, Boundaries & Recovery

    1月29日

    Infidelity Isn’t the Whole Story: Compassion, Boundaries & Recovery

    Infidelity Isn’t the Whole Story: Compassion, Boundaries & Recovery In this episode, I’m joined by Erin Schaden (divorce attorney + writer behind “Naked Random Thoughts”) for a deep, honest conversation about cheating, shame, and what healing actually requires. We unpack why public shaming spreads so fast, how people get turned into “villains” online, and what “doing the work” in recovery looks like in real life—inventory, humility, accountability, and rebuilding trust. Important: portions of this discussion reference a public story and include commentary—details may be incomplete. The point isn’t the drama; it’s the bigger lesson: how modern relationships break, how boundaries get ignored, and what it takes to recover with integrity. What we cover: - Why infidelity isn’t the whole story (and what usually sits underneath it) - Compassion vs. judgment (and why nuance matters) - Consent, power dynamics, and workplace boundaries - Emotional maturity and not outsourcing your self-worth - Recovery tools: inventory, humility, accountability, and guardrails If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share — it supports the show more than you think. Connect with Sober Cappy: My Community, register now: https://ilept.mn.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobercappy/ Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedrandomthoughts/ Blog: https://www.nakedrandomthoughts.com/

    1 小時 16 分鐘
  3. You Can’t Out-Will Addiction: The Lie That Keeps People Stuck

    1月22日

    You Can’t Out-Will Addiction: The Lie That Keeps People Stuck

    You can’t “out-will” addiction — and believing you can is one of the biggest lies that keeps people stuck. In this episode, I sit down with Jenny to break down why willpower alone isn’t a recovery plan. We talk about the difference between a habit you can “just stop” and an addiction disorder that hijacks your brain — and why the real “willpower move” is committing to the work (community, tools, structure, and daily practices) that actually changes outcomes. Jenny shares what it felt like to lose the starring role in her own life — becoming a “supporting character” with a script she didn’t choose — and how recovery helped her take that power back. We also get into how cravings can feel like an out-of-body experience, why shame fuels the cycle, and how consistent recovery work strengthens the part of the brain responsible for judgment, impulse control, and long-term decision-making. In this conversation, we cover: - Why “just try harder” doesn’t work with addiction - Willpower vs. a repeatable recovery system - The lies alcohol/addiction tells (and how to spot them) - Community + support (AA, TLC-style groups, and more) - Identity, self-trust, and rebuilding a life you actually want If you’ve been stuck in the loop of “I’ll quit tomorrow” — this is the episode to hear. Subscribe for more real conversations on sobriety and recovery. Connect with Sober Cappy: My Community, register now: https://ilept.mn.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobercappy/ Guest: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.bridgman.writer/

    1 小時 14 分鐘
  4. Stop Sleeping with Your Toxic Ex: A Radical Guide to Sobriety

    1月15日

    Stop Sleeping with Your Toxic Ex: A Radical Guide to Sobriety

    If you’re trying to quit drinking (or you’re sober-curious), this conversation is a practical, honest look at staying sober while dating, socializing, and navigating cravings. In this episode, Koki and I talk about how alcohol (and even relationships) can become a “savior” — something we subconsciously expect to fix our emotions, confidence, or loneliness. We unpack what it looks like to take your power back, build self-fulfillment, and create systems that actually support long-term sobriety. What you’ll learn in this episode - Why “the drink will save me” is a pattern—and how it shows up in dating and life - The “savior complex” vs. radical self-love (and how to stop outsourcing your happiness) - Sober dating: staying confident, present, and intentional without alcohol - Building a relapse prevention plan for events, nights out, and social routines - Decoupling activities from drinking (karaoke, pickleball, travel temptations, and more) - “Pink cloud” energy vs. sustainable emotional sobriety - Habits that help (coffee awareness, cold showers/cold plunge alternatives, nervous system resets) - Why community matters and how to stay consistent when motivation dips Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this today. If you’re listening on Spotify/Apple Podcasts, a quick rating helps a lot. Connect with Sober Cappy: My Community, register now: https://ilept.mn.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobercappy/ Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mysoberlight/

    1 小時 1 分鐘
  5. I Was Dating an Abusive Boyfriend for 35 Years (And He Was a Liquid)

    1月8日

    I Was Dating an Abusive Boyfriend for 35 Years (And He Was a Liquid)

    One job. Alcohol’s one job was to “help” me avoid discomfort — and it kept me trapped like an abusive boyfriend for 35 years. In this Cappy Hour Podcast episode, we unpack the real relationship with alcohol addiction, social anxiety, triggers, cravings, and what sobriety looks like when you stop running from the feeling. From airport “gymnastics” (planning drinks like it’s automatic), to dating anxiety, to karaoke without a drink, we talk about embracing discomfort and rebuilding self-trust one decision at a time — plus the neuroscience of cravings (why the prefrontal cortex can feel like it shuts down) and how to practice healthier coping mechanisms instead of the old default. If you’ve ever used alcohol to feel “more confident,” “more social,” or “more comfortable,” this one will hit. In this episode, you’ll hear about: - Why alcohol feels like the “easy option” in uncomfortable moments - Social anxiety, awkwardness, and the fear of being judged - Triggers in everyday places (bars, airports, celebrations) - The mental loop that creates “permission” to drink - The sobriety paradox: avoiding discomfort makes you weaker - “Embrace the cringe” and stop living in a self-made prison Choosing self-love through consistency and recovery If you’re building your sober life: drop a comment with what situation you’re facing right now — dating, social events, travel, karaoke, job interviews, anything. - Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this today. - If you’re listening on Spotify/Apple Podcasts, a quick rating helps a lot. Connect with Sober Cappy: My Community, register now: https://ilept.mn.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobercappy/ Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mysoberlight/

    59 分鐘
  6. I Quit Drinking Without Hitting Rock Bottom — Here’s What No One Warns You About

    30/12/2025

    I Quit Drinking Without Hitting Rock Bottom — Here’s What No One Warns You About

    I Quit Drinking Without Hitting Rock Bottom — Here’s What No One Warns You About. If you’re trying to quit drinking (without a dramatic “rock bottom”), this episode breaks down the real surprises of sobriety—especially what happens after the “pink cloud” fades. In this conversation, we talk honestly about quitting alcohol without a catastrophic crash, why Year 2 can feel harder than Year 1, and how triggers can show up out of nowhere—even when you feel “stable.” We also get into the sneaky replacement habits (like coffee as a crutch), and the practical tools that actually help when cravings hit. In this episode, we cover: - Why you don’t need to “hit rock bottom” to quit drinking - The Year 1 vs Year 2 sobriety shift (gratitude, mindset, and mental health) - Triggers in everyday life: liquor stores, old routines, travel/hotel rooms, and “surprise alcohol” - The “voice” of relapse (and how it tries to rewrite the story) - Community + accountability (and why doing it alone can backfire later) - Coffee, dopamine, and replacing one coping tool with another - Cold plunges / cold showers as a daily hard thing that builds momentum - How sobriety becomes less “front and center” over time—and why that’s a good sign If this helped you: 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who’s trying to quit drinking. ⭐ Leave a review on Spotify / Apple Podcasts — it helps more people find the show. Connect with Sober Cappy: My Community, register now: https://ilept.mn.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobercappy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sober_Cappy Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kerry.hooper79

    57 分鐘
  7. The Super Bowl Clause: The One Event That Could Make Me Relapse

    24/12/2025

    The Super Bowl Clause: The One Event That Could Make Me Relapse

    Welcome back to Cappy Hour — with the return of Buffalo Phil (aka “Buffalo Bill”). We get real about sobriety, therapy, and mental health, including the messy parts: triggers, drinking culture, shame, and the wake-up calls that force change. In this episode, we talk about: - How certain environments (like golf and festivals) can be major sobriety triggers - The “I got lucky” moments… and why luck isn’t a strategy - Why therapy can be life-changing (and how to find the right therapist) - Anxiety, depression, and shame — and how normalizing mental health helps recovery - Genetics, responsibility, and the “better one day at a time” mindset Community, cold showers / discomfort practice, and replacing old habits (caffeine/nicotine) If you’re working on alcohol recovery or supporting someone who is, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to white-knuckle it. Subscribe for more sobriety + mental health conversations Not medical advice — just lived experience and conversation. If you need support, reach out to a qualified professional. Connect with Sober Cappy: My Community, register now: https://ilept.mn.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobercappy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sober_Cappy

    55 分鐘
  8. I Was Terrified Sobriety Would Be Boring — I Was Completely Wrong

    18/12/2025

    I Was Terrified Sobriety Would Be Boring — I Was Completely Wrong

    I was terrified sobriety would be boring… and I was completely wrong. In this episode, we talk about why getting sober didn’t shrink life—it expanded it. The peace, the presence, the confidence, and yes… the fun is real. We get into the mindset shift from chasing the next drink to actually enjoying the moment, how “fun” changes when you’re sober (including the hit-the-pillow-at-night kind of fun), and why alcohol only “works” for a short window before it starts taking more than it gives. We also share real talk on the progressive nature of drinking, the “liquid lunch” days, the trap of finishing every drink, why one sip is rarely just one, and how community + accountability can keep you moving forward. If you’re building your sober life right now, you’re not alone—drop a comment with the most surprising thing you’ve enjoyed since quitting alcohol. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on sobriety, mindset, ADHD/anxiety, and sustainable change. 🎧 Prefer audio? Follow the podcast wherever you listen. My Community LEPT, register now: https://ilept.mn.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobercappy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sober_Cappy Tom Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pink.cloud.life/

    59 分鐘
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I'm Brian “Cappy” Cappello — 50% Italian, 99% Irish (I should probably go by Sully). Designed to be fun! And to be THE go-to recoverycast for learning & laughing while killing time. We'll talk sobriety, plus life's 98 other problems: ADHD, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-love, trauma, connection, regrets, forgiveness, authenticity, inviting discomfort & embracing the cringe. Short on backstories, long on witty, educated banter. Whether needing saving and/or braving, this is your pod. I once quit for 3.5 years and am right back there w/21+ months of sobriety, going on infinity. Rebirth: 3/18/24

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    Sober Cappy
  • 活躍年份
    2025年 - 2026年
  • 單集
    17
  • 分級
    兒童適宜
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    © 2025 Cappy Hour
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