In this episode we have Steven who shares his journey battling alcohol addiction. Steven shares how his normal childhood quickly spiraled into heavy drinking during his early police career, leading to decades of escalating dependency and withdrawal struggles. He recounts staring death in the eye after drinking took a massive toll on his health and he was unsure if he would live or die. For Steven quitting alcohol changed everything, and he has been able to make massive changes in his life. From prints with the boys to the operating table, this is Steven’s story on the sober motivation podcast.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:23 Early Life and First Encounters with Alcohol

02:05 Adolescence and Escalation of Drinking

03:30 Joining the Police and Drinking Culture

04:43 Marriage, Parenthood, and Increased Drinking

06:32 First Attempts at Recovery and Relapse

12:07 Struggles with Support Systems and Self-Medication

15:29 The Vicious Cycle of Relapse

27:11 The Collapse: Losing Everything

28:16 The Stigma of Not Drinking

28:57 Struggles with Alcohol Dependency

31:37 Failed Attempts at Recovery

33:14 A Turning Point: Seeking Help

35:42 The Road to Recovery

36:20 Rebuilding Relationships

38:50 Life After Sobriety

52:42 Final Reflections and Advice

In this episode, we have Melissa, who opens up about her upbringing in Appleton, Wisconsin and how a great childhood led to struggles with alcohol. Despite not encountering drinking in her family, Melissa recounts her early experiences with alcohol, the toxic relationships, and the eventual descent into binge drinking and drug use. Melissa shares her turning point after a series of attempts at sobriety, including several 'dry Januarys,' in February of 2024, Melissa starts to reclaim her life. Her journey from the chaos of addiction to trusting the process. This is Melissa’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:16 Melissa's Childhood and Family Background

01:21 High School Experiences and Early Relationships

03:22 College Life and Introduction to Alcohol

10:34 Post-College Life and Moving to D.C.

17:36 Return to Wisconsin and Weight Loss Journey

20:17 Struggles with Alcohol and Social Drinking Culture

24:51 Reflecting on Drinking Habits and Health

27:41 Dry January and the Impact of COVID-19

31:52 Reflecting on the Party Lifestyle

33:08 Questioning Drinking Habits

34:14 The Hip Injury Incident

37:37 YOLO Summer and Escalation

39:48 Christmas Chaos and Realizations

46:12 Attempting Moderation

47:52 Embracing Sobriety

56:06 Trusting the Process

In this episode, we have Simon, who shares his harrowing yet inspiring journey from teenage grief to getting sober and completing Ironman's. Simon opens up about his struggles with alcohol and painkillers, the wake-up calls that spurred his transformation, and the profound emotional rewards of his sobering journey. Simon’s story underscores the transformative power of small, consistent actions and the support from loved ones in overcoming life's biggest challenges.

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