Clean or Sober Dave

Welcome to another episode of "Clean or Sober," the podcast where we dive deep into the journey of recovery and the experiences that shape our lives. Today, we're exploring a very personal and transformative topic: "My Experience with the 12 Steps." As of today, I have been clean and sober for 12 years, 4 months, and 18 days. It's been a journey filled with challenges, revelations, and countless moments of growth, and I'm excited to share my insights with you.In this episode, I'll walk you th...

Welcome, listeners, to another episode of Clean or Sober, where we dive deep into stories of recovery, resilience, and triumph. Today's guest has an incredible journey to share, emphasizing the transformative power of staying clean and sober.Focusing on personal growth has catapulted our guest into a leadership role both in the workplace and within their community. Since embracing sobriety, doors of opportunity have swung wide open—leading to leadership positions, nationwide travels, and a fu...

Today, I had the privilege of hosting a guest on the podcast whose journey is nothing short of inspirational. At one point in his life, he found himself sleeping in his car, right outside a bar he used to frequent regularly. Despite numerous challenges, he experienced pivotal "God" moments that eventually led him to surrender.This remarkable individual reached a turning point after enduring multiple relapses, prioritizing his role as a parent, and discovering a new path to living. His story i...

Today's guest tried to get sober so many times. Most of the time he was more interested in getting, using and finding ways and means to get drugs, that he did not care about any single person surrounding him.This led to an overdose which almost left him paralyzed. There was one last ditch effort by someone amazing people in his life, and the question was asked, "What are you going to do?" He chose to finally get fully surrendered into the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.Toda...

At the young age of 11, she was a runaway and obviously a part of all the things which come with life on the streets and no parental encouragement or attention. She was sexually active at the age of 11 and realized she was following in her mothers footsteps. Despite watching her mother struggled with prostitution and a life of addiction as well, she was lured into the lifestyle and no hope from there. After many grueling years of jails, institutions, and near death she final...

Today's guest has an incredibly inspiring story. She grappled with substance use disorder and untreated mental health issues for a significant period. We often refer to individuals facing both challenges as "double winners" within our program. You've got to appreciate a touch of dark humor, right?Somehow, she managed to achieve sobriety during the pandemic, partly because she had initial exposure to Alcoholics Anonymous and witnessed its success in the lives of others around her.Coming from a...