SOBER AS F*CK

Sober as F*ck
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Sober as F*ck is a raw, unfiltered podcast on sobriety, mental health, and personal growth. Hosted by Jess and Ryan, each episode delivers real stories, practical tools, and honest conversations about rebuilding your life with discipline, clarity, and purpose. From addiction and recovery to mindset, fitness, and relationships, this show is for anyone sober, sober curious, or ready to level up. Expect powerful guests, actionable insight, and real talk that actually moves you forward. New episodes every Wednesday.

  1. How Childhood Trauma Shapes Addiction and the Science of Finally Healing | Barbara Latinka

    9h ago

    How Childhood Trauma Shapes Addiction and the Science of Finally Healing | Barbara Latinka

    Childhood trauma doesn't stay in childhood. It follows us into adulthood, shaping our relationships, self-worth, mental health, and often our addiction without us even realizing it. In this powerful conversation, Barbara Latinka shares her extraordinary journey from surviving abuse, neglect, addiction, and family dysfunction to breaking generations of trauma and creating a life rooted in healing. After years of living in survival mode, a breakthrough in trauma therapy led her to write an entire trilogy in just six days, transforming decades of pain into a roadmap for recovery. Together, we explore why childhood trauma is so closely connected to addiction, how neuroscience explains our behaviors, and why awareness is often the first step toward lasting change. Barbara also shares how journaling, meditation, and storytelling became the foundation of her healing, and why understanding your brain can change everything. If you've ever wondered why you react the way you do, why certain patterns keep repeating, or whether it's possible to truly heal from your past, this episode is for you. • How childhood trauma can silently fuel addiction and unhealthy relationships• Why awareness is the foundation of recovery• The neuroscience behind trauma, PTSD, and the brain's survival response• How journaling can uncover hidden memories and accelerate healing• Why meditation is a powerful tool for emotional regulation• How to break generational cycles instead of repeating them• The difference between reacting emotionally and responding intentionally• Why healing yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children• How self-compassion and accountability can exist together• Why your past explains you, but it doesn't have to define you Whether you're navigating sobriety, healing from childhood trauma, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to understand yourself on a deeper level, Barbara's story is a reminder that recovery is possible and that it's never too late to rewrite your story. 📚 You can find Barbara's books, Instagram, website, interviews, and everything else she's working on through her Linktree: 🔗 linktr.ee/hauntedchildhoodspells 🎧 Listen now and discover how healing begins when you stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and start asking, "What happened to me, and what can I do next?" Episode DescriptionIn this episode, you'll learn:

    1h 18m
  2. I Hit Rock Bottom Twice. The Second Time Saved My Life | Angelina Garrison

    Jul 1

    I Hit Rock Bottom Twice. The Second Time Saved My Life | Angelina Garrison

    What happens when the life you've built is slowly destroyed by alcohol, denial, and self-sabotage? This week on Sober as F*ck, we sit down with Angelina Garrison, recovery coach for Reframe, who shares the brutally honest story behind her more than 8½ years of sobriety. From binge drinking as a teenager to drug use, multiple DUIs, a devastating high-speed crash, toxic relationships, secret drinking, and becoming a single mother while battling addiction, Angelina spent two decades convincing herself she was still "functional." Behind the scenes, everything was falling apart. Then one ordinary night changed everything. Angelina opens up about the emotional breakdown that became her turning point, the conversation with her father that saved her life, and why true recovery required far more than simply putting down the bottle. In this episode, we discuss: • The warning signs of high-functioning alcoholism• Why addiction is about far more than alcohol• The hidden damage caused by shame, denial, and self-sabotage• How childhood trauma shaped her addiction• The truth about recovery after multiple DUIs• Why getting sober has to be for you, not anyone else• Learning to forgive yourself without forgetting your past• Grief, losing a parent, and staying sober through life's hardest moments• Building healthy routines, boundaries, and purpose in recovery• How helping others became the foundation of her own healing This conversation is raw, vulnerable, funny, heartbreaking, and ultimately full of hope. Whether you're sober, sober curious, supporting someone you love, or simply searching for a better way to live, Angelina's story is proof that no matter how far you've fallen, your next chapter can still become your best one. Recovery isn't about becoming someone new. It's about finally becoming the person addiction tried to take away. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

    1h 9m
  3. What No One Tells Women About Life After Cancer, Alcohol, and Starting Over | Kelly Gunn

    Jun 24

    What No One Tells Women About Life After Cancer, Alcohol, and Starting Over | Kelly Gunn

    A breast cancer diagnosis changes more than your body. It changes your identity, your relationships, your priorities, and the way you see the future. In this powerful episode, Kelly Gunn shares her journey through breast cancer, sobriety, forced menopause, body image struggles, and the often-overlooked reality of survivorship. While treatment and surgery were difficult, Kelly explains why life after cancer became one of the biggest challenges she faced and how it ultimately led her to create a thriving community for women ready to reclaim their lives. Kelly opens up about decades of alcohol use, the culture that normalized drinking, the growing research linking alcohol and breast cancer, and the moment she realized she wanted more from life than simply surviving. Today, she is the founder of Feinix Haus and the creator behind Unapologetically After, helping women move beyond fear, trauma, and diagnosis to build lives they truly love. This conversation is honest, emotional, funny, and filled with hope for anyone navigating recovery, health challenges, major life transitions, or the pursuit of a more authentic life. • Kelly's breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey• Why survivorship can be harder than treatment itself• The emotional impact of double mastectomy and reconstruction• Forced menopause and rebuilding self-confidence• Alcohol's connection to women's health and breast cancer risk• The role sobriety played in Kelly's healing and recovery• Learning to trust your intuition and listen to your body• Creating Feinix Haus and the Unapologetically After community• Why women deserve more than simply surviving• Finding purpose, joy, and identity after trauma Kelly Gunn is the founder of Feinix Haus and creator of Unapologetically After, a community dedicated to helping post-cancer women reclaim their lives, confidence, and purpose after treatment. Through education, community, and honest conversations, Kelly empowers women to stop waiting and start living fully. 📱 TikTok: @unapologeticallyafter📸 Instagram: @feinix_haus🌐 Community: The Feinix Haus / Unapologetically After 🎧 LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck📸 Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan🎵 TikTok: @soberaftok🎥 YouTube: Sober as F*ck Podcast Follow. Share. Send this episode to someone who needs to hear that surviving is only the beginning. In This Episode:About Kelly GunnConnect With KellyConnect With Sober as F*ck

    1h 7m
  4. 100 Episodes Later: The Truth Behind Building a Sober Community

    Jun 17

    100 Episodes Later: The Truth Behind Building a Sober Community

    100 episodes. What started as two people sharing honest conversations about recovery has grown into a thriving community built on connection, vulnerability, and real-life experience. In this special milestone episode, Ryan and Jess celebrate 100 episodes of the Sober as F*ck Podcast by reflecting on the journey that brought them here. From the earliest recordings to the powerful stories shared by guests from around the world, they discuss the lessons, challenges, surprises, and moments that have shaped both the podcast and their own personal recovery journeys. The conversation dives into the importance of community in sobriety, the evolution of their perspectives on mental health and personal growth, and the impact that authentic storytelling can have on healing. Ryan and Jess also share how the podcast has expanded beyond alcohol recovery to include discussions about gambling addiction, disordered eating, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-discovery, and the many ways people work to build healthier, more fulfilling lives. They also reveal exciting plans for the future of the Sober as F*ck community, including free meetups, new challenges, expanded resources, and the launch of SAF After Dark, a new space for candid conversations about relationships, intimacy, personal growth, and the topics people often avoid discussing openly. Whether you've been listening since episode one or you're discovering the podcast for the first time, this episode offers an honest look at what happens when people choose connection over isolation, progress over perfection, and community over going it alone. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why community is one of the most powerful tools in recovery and personal growth • The biggest lessons Ryan and Jess have learned from 100 episodes and countless conversations • How vulnerability creates deeper connection and lasting impact • The role humor plays in navigating life's most difficult challenges • What's next for the Sober as F*ck Podcast and community • Why recovery is about so much more than simply removing alcohol Thank you to every listener, guest, supporter, and community member who has been part of this journey. This milestone belongs to all of us. Here's to the next 100 episodes.

    32 min
  5. Laura McKowen: Recovery, Shame, Sobriety & Building a Life You Don't Want to Escape

    Jun 10

    Laura McKowen: Recovery, Shame, Sobriety & Building a Life You Don't Want to Escape

    What if sobriety isn't about giving something up... but finally getting your life back? This week on Sober as F*ck, we're joined by bestselling author, recovery advocate, and founder of The Luckiest Club, Laura McKowen. Known for her groundbreaking books We Are the Luckiest and Push Off From Here, Laura has become one of the most influential voices in recovery, helping thousands of people find freedom, purpose, and connection beyond alcohol. In this powerful conversation, Laura shares how childhood chaos, anxiety, perfectionism, and shame shaped her relationship with alcohol, and the life-changing moments that ultimately led her to recovery. She opens up about the challenges of early sobriety, the importance of honesty, and the mindset shifts that helped her build a life she no longer wanted to escape from. We discuss: • The 9 truths that transformed her recovery • Why shame keeps people stuck and how to break free • The role honesty plays in healing and personal growth • Learning to navigate life's challenges without alcohol • Building self-worth, resilience, and authentic connection • The shift from surviving life to fully living it Whether you're sober curious, newly alcohol-free, years into recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for a more meaningful and intentional life, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom, hope, and inspiration. Because recovery isn't just about quitting alcohol. It's about becoming the person you were always meant to be. 📸 Instagram: @laura_mckowen 💛 The Luckiest Club: @theluckiestclub ✨ Alma: @heyalmajoe 📚 Books:• We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life• Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) 🎧 LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck📸 Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan🎵 TikTok: @soberaftok🎥 YouTube: Sober as F*ck Podcast Follow. Share. Send it to someone who’s ready to level up.

    1h 13m
  6. Bipolar, Addiction, Trauma, and the Truth About Recovery with Louise Barnett

    Jun 3

    Bipolar, Addiction, Trauma, and the Truth About Recovery with Louise Barnett

    What happens when addiction isn't the root problem, but a symptom of something much deeper?In this powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, we sit down with recovery advocate, certified life coach, podcast host, and author Louise Barnett for one of the most raw and revealing conversations we've ever had. From growing up in a strict religious household to battling depression, self-harm, eating disorders, addiction, toxic relationships, and years of undiagnosed bipolar disorder, Louise shares the unfiltered truth behind the chaos that shaped her life. Her story is a reminder that many people aren't simply struggling with alcohol or drugs. They're fighting pain, trauma, mental illness, loneliness, and unanswered questions. Louise opens up about how bipolar disorder silently fueled years of destructive behavior, why traditional recovery isn't the only path to healing, and how sobriety became the catalyst for rebuilding her identity from the ground up. She shares the pivotal moment that ended her relationship with alcohol forever, how she transformed her mania into purpose, and why storytelling remains one of the most powerful tools for recovery and mental health awareness. We also dive into motherhood, self-worth, relationships, recovery without shame, the connection between addiction and mental health, and how healing often begins when we stop running from ourselves. If you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, struggled with your mental health, loved someone battling addiction, or wondered whether lasting change is possible, this conversation is for you. In This Episode: • The hidden connection between bipolar disorder and addiction • Growing up between cultures and feeling like an outsider • Depression, self-harm, anorexia, and early mental health struggles • Why alcohol became a form of self-medication • Toxic relationships, trauma, and searching for validation • Motherhood as a turning point for recovery • The reality of high-functioning addiction • Getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder after years of misdiagnosis • The exact moment Louise knew she was done drinking • How sobriety unlocked purpose, healing, and personal growth • Building a coaching business, podcast, and recovery community • Why recovery and mental health conversations must be accessible to everyone Connect with Louise Barnett: 🌐 Website: https://louisebarnett.com 📘 Book: Tainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir 🎙️ Podcast: Unmasking Sobriety and Mental Health 📱 Instagram: @louisebarnettcoaching 📱 Facebook Community: Unmasking Sobriety & Mental Health Community 🎓 Certified through Jay Shetty Coaching School Louise's story proves that recovery is about far more than quitting alcohol. It's about understanding yourself, healing what hurts, and creating a life you no longer need to escape from. 🎧 LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck 📸 Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan 🎵 TikTok: @soberaftok 🎥 YouTube: Sober as F*ck PodcastFollow. Share. Send it to someone who's ready to level up.

    1h 27m
  7. The Truth About Functioning Alcoholism, Trauma, ADHD, and Getting Sober with Denise Koch

    May 27

    The Truth About Functioning Alcoholism, Trauma, ADHD, and Getting Sober with Denise Koch

    What happens when someone spends decades using alcohol to cope with trauma, grief, anxiety, identity struggles, and self-doubt… then finally decides to face all of it head-on? In this raw and deeply honest episode of Sober as F*ck, Denise Koch shares her journey from growing up in a culture where drinking was normalized to finding lasting sobriety later in life. Denise opens up about binge drinking, unresolved trauma, toxic relationships, chronic health issues, ADHD, grief, and the emotional weight of feeling disconnected from herself for years. From surviving a traumatic armed robbery and navigating infertility, divorce, and chronic stress, to losing her mother during sobriety and refusing to numb the pain with alcohol, Denise’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery is about far more than just quitting drinking. It’s about rebuilding your life from the inside out. This episode dives into:• Growing up surrounded by alcohol and generational drinking culture• The connection between trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction• Cross addiction and chasing dopamine after alcohol• How Reframe, therapy, community, and routine changed her life• Grieving the loss of a parent without drinking• Why structure, self-awareness, and sober community matter• The reality of functioning alcoholism and emotional burnout• Learning how to actually enjoy concerts, sports, travel, and life sober Denise’s vulnerability, self-awareness, humor, and honesty make this one of the most relatable conversations yet for anyone navigating sobriety, mental health, grief, or personal transformation. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or simply trying to become a healthier version of yourself, this episode proves that healing is possible at any stage of life. 🎧 LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck📸 Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan🎵 TikTok: @soberaftok🎥 YouTube: Sober as F*ck Podcast Follow. Share. Send it to someone who’s ready to level up.

    1h 8m
  8. The Hidden Cost of “Functioning” Alcoholism and How Jamie Holliday Broke Free

    May 20

    The Hidden Cost of “Functioning” Alcoholism and How Jamie Holliday Broke Free

    What happens when a high-functioning corporate professional realizes alcohol is slowly destroying everything he loves? In this raw and deeply powerful episode of Sober as F*ck, Jamie Holliday shares his journey from childhood trauma, addiction, and emotional survival to over 3,000 days sober. Raised in a chaotic environment filled with violence, drug trafficking, addiction, and instability, Jamie spent decades using alcohol to numb pain he never fully processed. From hiding alcoholism behind career success to standing on the edge of losing everything, Jamie opens up about the moment he realized sobriety was the only path forward. We dive deep into: • High-functioning alcoholism and hidden addiction • Childhood trauma and emotional survival • The connection between sobriety, mental health, and fitness • Why community and fellowship are essential in recovery • How scuba diving became meditation and healing • The role yoga and breathwork played in rebuilding his life • Therapy, vulnerability, and learning to process pain • Recovery after years of self-destruction • Breaking generational cycles and becoming a present parent • Finding peace after addiction Jamie’s story is honest, emotional, inspiring, and proof that recovery is about far more than quitting alcohol. It’s about rebuilding your identity, learning self-worth, and finally finding peace in your own skin. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, struggling with addiction, battling mental health challenges, or simply trying to become a healthier version of yourself, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. Follow Jamie Holliday: Instagram: @yogafromtheheights Website: YogaFromTheHeights.com 🎧 LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck 📸 Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan 🎵 TikTok: @soberaftok 🎥 YouTube: Sober as F*ck Podcast Follow. Share. Send it to someone who’s ready to level up.

    1h 22m
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Sober as F*ck is a raw, unfiltered podcast on sobriety, mental health, and personal growth. Hosted by Jess and Ryan, each episode delivers real stories, practical tools, and honest conversations about rebuilding your life with discipline, clarity, and purpose. From addiction and recovery to mindset, fitness, and relationships, this show is for anyone sober, sober curious, or ready to level up. Expect powerful guests, actionable insight, and real talk that actually moves you forward. New episodes every Wednesday.

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  • Creator
    Sober as F*ck
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sober as F*ck
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    SOBER AS F*CK

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