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The Sober Motivation podcast will have new guests each week sharing their sobriety stories in hopes of inspiring others about what is possible.

Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories Brad McLeod

    • Health & Fitness

The Sober Motivation podcast will have new guests each week sharing their sobriety stories in hopes of inspiring others about what is possible.

    Mod Sun's Path to Sobriety and Self-Discovery

    Mod Sun's Path to Sobriety and Self-Discovery

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Mod Sun shares his transformative journey from a chaotic childhood in rural Minnesota to becoming a successful solo artist. He discusses growing up with divorced parents, early sports ambitions, and how he looked up to Travis Barker which sparked his music career. Mod Sun opens up about his battles with alcohol, cocaine, and the turning points that led him to sobriety, and the steps he took to battle addiction. Just passing 5 years this is Mod Sun’s story on the Sober Motivation Podcast.
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    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
    01:05 Early Life in Minnesota
    05:04 Transition to Sports and Social Life
    09:03 Discovering Music and High School Challenges
    21:25 Substance Use and Post-High School Journey
    27:44 First Band and the Influence of Bob Dylan
    32:58 Joining Four Letter Lie and Pursuing a Solo Career
    35:02 First Tour Experiences and Early Career
    35:58 Struggles with Substance Abuse
    38:37 A Dark Turning Point
    43:01 The Path to Sobriety
    45:08 Maintaining Sobriety and Personal Growth
    48:19 The First Day of Sobriety
    56:17 Embracing Sobriety and Its Challenges
    01:08:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
     

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Brenton lost himself in alcohol and knew he couldn't get sober on his own.

    Brenton lost himself in alcohol and knew he couldn't get sober on his own.

    In this episode of the Brenton shares his journey through a childhood filled with constant relocations, his early life in a large family, and his experiences with homeschooling. He shares his struggles with alcohol, starting in college, and how it intensified following personal and professional setbacks. Brenton wrestled with the thoughts of being a failure and alcohol quieted those thoughts, temporarily at least. Brenton reflected back on a trip to the ER where he felt like he was dying and how alcohol was impacting his mental and physical health. Brenton has been sober since July 2022 and this is his story on the SoberMotivation podcast.
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    • 48 min
    From Alcohol Brand Ambassador to Sobriety - Thomas's story

    From Alcohol Brand Ambassador to Sobriety - Thomas's story

    In this episode of the show, we have Thomas, who shares his inspiring journey toward sobriety. Thomas discusses his childhood and his teenage years filled with minor troubles. He recounts how his drinking habits escalated during his bartending career and later as a brand ambassador for alcohol companies. Thomas speaks about the moment he realized he needed help, spurred by personal and professional crises during the pandemic. His story underscores the importance of community, seeking help, and the transformative power of sobriety. This is Thomas’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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    00:00 Introduction to Season Three
    00:14 Meet Thomas: Early Life and Childhood
    03:09 Teenage Years and School Experiences
    07:51 First Jobs and Discovering Bartending
    09:49 Alcohol and Bar Culture
    18:52 COVID-19 and Escalation of Drinking
    26:33 Struggles with Sobriety Attempts
    27:23 Seeking Help and Support
    28:09 Facing Social Situations Sober
    29:13 Conversations with Family
    30:34 The Turning Point
    32:42 Importance of Self-Motivation
    36:22 The Day of Sobriety
    40:51 Processing Emotions Sober
    45:15 Life After Sobriety
    47:33 Career Transition
    50:17 Advice for Others in the Industry
    52:31 Conclusion and Gratitude

    • 55 min
    Garrett struggled for years attempting to moderate his alcohol intake. True freedom was found in sobriety.

    Garrett struggled for years attempting to moderate his alcohol intake. True freedom was found in sobriety.

    In this episode of the Podcast, Garrett shares his journey of growing up in a small town in Iowa, enjoying a seemingly normal childhood, and later struggling with alcohol. Reflecting on his high school years, college days, and the progressive impact of alcohol on his life, Garrett talks about his experiences with social drinking, blackouts, and brushes with the law. He recounts the turning point moments that led to his decision to quit drinking, including his involvement in an outpatient program, the birth of his twin boys, and the emotional toll his drinking took on his family and himself. This is Garrett’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
    00:14 Childhood and Family Background
    01:03 High School Years and Sports
    02:04 College Life and Alcohol Introduction
    03:59 Early Consequences and Social Dynamics
    09:05 Post-College Life and Escalation
    17:41 Struggles with Moderation and Mental Health
    24:43 Realization and Eye-Opening Moments
    25:48 Struggles with Drinking and Social Life
    28:58 Turning Points and Family Impact
    31:44 Final Straws and Seeking Help
    34:13 Embracing Sobriety and Personal Growth
    37:48 Life After Sobriety
    48:07 Advice for Those Struggling
    50:34 Conclusion and Support

    • 54 min
    Jen's journey began with teenage drinking to fit in, transitioned into the mommy wine culture, and ultimately led her to sobriety.

    Jen's journey began with teenage drinking to fit in, transitioned into the mommy wine culture, and ultimately led her to sobriety.

    In this episode, Jen shares her journey with alcohol, from her early days of drinking at 15 to her decision to become sober. Growing up in a household without alcohol, Jen discusses how she turned to drinking to fit in and cope with insecurities and anxiety, leading to her involvement with party drugs during her teens. She recounts her years of putting rules around her drinking in an attempt to moderate, which didn’t work out. At times overtaken by the mommy wine culture. A turning point came after two significant events that filled her with shame and led her to seek therapy, change her lifestyle, and find a supportive sober community. Jen also shares the positive impact sobriety has had on her life, including improved confidence, being present, and enjoyment of life's moments, and hopes her story can inspire others to reconsider their relationship with alcohol.
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    00:00 Welcome to the Sober Motivation Podcast
    00:23 Jen's Childhood and Early Experiences with Alcohol
    04:07 Transitioning to Adulthood: College and Work Life
    05:54 Meeting Her Husband and the Party Lifestyle
    08:10 The Impact of Parenthood and the Mommy Wine Culture
    08:58 Reflecting on the Relationship and Alcohol's Role
    14:27 The Internal Struggle with Drinking and Self-Reflection
    22:04 Navigating Anxiety, Therapy, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
    27:52 The Wake-Up Call: A Personal Journey to Sobriety
    28:17 A Turning Point: Realizing the Need for Change
    30:59 The Last Straw: A Commitment to Sobriety
    33:23 Seeking Help: Therapy and Community Support
    42:42 The Benefits of Sobriety: A New Perspective on Life
    51:02 Reflections and Advice: Embracing a Sober Lifestyle

    • 58 min
    For Saz moderating her alcohol intake never worked. Quitting completely was the answer.

    For Saz moderating her alcohol intake never worked. Quitting completely was the answer.

    In this episode, we have Saz, she discusses her struggles with drinking, its roots in her childhood, and the escalated challenges she faced through her teenage years to adulthood because of it. Despite a supportive family and a seemingly happy childhood in Northern Ireland, Saz's insecurities and need for control led her to a struggle with eating and, later, an unhealthy relationship with alcohol as a means of coping with social anxiety and self-esteem issues. Saz did try everything to make moderation work out. But eventually, after an emotional breakup and realizing she must desire sobriety for herself rather than for others, she commits to quit drinking on her 30th birthday. This is Saz’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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    • 1 hr 6 min

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