This is Why I'm Sober

Abi Rose and Chris Kelley
  • 5.0 (3)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

"This is Why I'm Sober" is a Podcast about what life in recovery really looks like. Abi Rose and Chris Kelley share honestly about life during recovery from addiction through stories about the wins, the setbacks, the identity shift, the relationships, the pain, the joy, and everything in between. Through personal stories and lived experience, "This is Why I'm Sober" explores how life can be rebuilt after being incinerated by drugs and alcohol while picking up the pieces left in the wake of destruction. Truth, hope, growth, laughter, tears, reflection, and courage. This is why we're sober, and its a great day to be sober!

Episodes

  1. It was Only Me Against Myself

    3D AGO

    It was Only Me Against Myself

    Abi and Chris each share about the mental, emotional, and physical gymnastics they experienced while struggling with their addictions, and how this transferred energy is now used in recovery.

    38 min
  2. Turn the Kaleidoscope Half an Inch

    FEB 27

    Turn the Kaleidoscope Half an Inch

    Abi and Chris each share their experiences with feeling unsupported in their sobriety, how their perceptions may have played a role, how they managed triggers, and how they stayed resilient in their recovery.

    37 min
  3. A Barreling Train Down the Tracks

    FEB 19

    A Barreling Train Down the Tracks

    Abi and Chris each share a story about an experience that occurred while deep in their addictions. While the story seemed "epic" at the time, now in recovery they each share what they've learned, how they overcame the experiences, and reflections on the destruction they have left in their addiction.

    37 min
  4. Suddenly...Everything is Different

    FEB 13

    Suddenly...Everything is Different

    Abi and Chris discuss life in early recovery and their struggles to balance sobriety with the real life challenges they faced.

    38 min
  5. Enough is Enough

    FEB 6

    Enough is Enough

    Abi and Chris discuss what led to their decision to stop abusing substances, find sobriety, and begin their recovery journey, while sharing what they learned along the way.

    39 min
  6. And in the Beginning

    JAN 30

    And in the Beginning

    Abi and Chris discuss their first experiences with substances and reflect on how those experiences may or may not have led to their addictions, and what they have learned about their journey in recovery.

    35 min
  7. Scratching the Surface

    JAN 24

    Scratching the Surface

    Abi and Chris introduce themselves and give brief bios about their histories of addiction and their journeys in recovery.

    35 min
  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

"This is Why I'm Sober" is a Podcast about what life in recovery really looks like. Abi Rose and Chris Kelley share honestly about life during recovery from addiction through stories about the wins, the setbacks, the identity shift, the relationships, the pain, the joy, and everything in between. Through personal stories and lived experience, "This is Why I'm Sober" explores how life can be rebuilt after being incinerated by drugs and alcohol while picking up the pieces left in the wake of destruction. Truth, hope, growth, laughter, tears, reflection, and courage. This is why we're sober, and its a great day to be sober!

Information

  • Creator
    Abi Rose and Chris Kelley
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Abi Rose and Chris Kelley 2026
  • Show Website
    This is Why I'm Sober