Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

Mayra Gomes became addicted to tequila and needed it to get going in the morning this is her comeback story.

Mayra Gomes lost her father at 11 years old from a car accident and had a feeling of abandonment for years to follow. Mayra would first become obsessed with boys and then alcohol. Due to the past trauma Mayra was unable to be alone with out having panic attacks and alcohol just make this much worse. Mayra was a best selling author and journalist but drinking tequila became a way of life. She also became a professional wrestler with the NWA and feels not shame about her struggle with alcohol. Mayra found hope one day and has been sober ever since. This is Mayra Gomes story on the sober motivation podcast.

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Scotty Soprano struggled for 2+ decades with addiction. He lost a friend to an overdose and knew things had to change. This is Scotty’s comeback story.

Scotty Soprano got sober on Feb 2, 2022.  Scotty struggled with drinking and other substances from a young age. For around 22 years Scotty was never able to string together a week of sobriety and the consequences kept adding up. Scotty lost his father and the drinking escalated. Scotty began trying to escape by doing drugs he never thought he would. A very good friend of Scotty’s passed away from an overdose and he knew things had to change. This is Scotty's story on the sober motivation podcast.

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After a final blackout Suzanne made a decision to quit drinking alcohol for good and is living her best life as a result.

Suzanne had the realization that her relationship with alcohol was not helping her be the best version of herself. She was blacking out on many occasions and after 1 final time she decided to take a good hard look at her relationship with alcohol and said enough was enough.  Suzanne didn’t hit what some may consider a “rock bottom” and that is part of her message. You can exit at anytime. Suzanne is a loud advocate against mommy wine culture and wants moms to know an alcohol free life is possible. This is Suzanne’s story on the sober motivation podcast.

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Stephanie Noble struggled with alcohol, weed and heroin until she got her 4th DUI after an overdose and everything changed.

Stephanie found great relief from herself in substances. As things progressed from drinking alcohol, smoking weed to pain pills and heroin.  Stephanie was going through the motions on a daily basis trying to find an escape.  In an underground parking garage she overdosed and got her 4th DUI. She is a true example of what is possible if you put in the work and this is Stephanie Nobles story on the sober motivation podcast.

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I was joined on the podcast by the SoberBuddy Team (Megan, Dave, Tara, and Paul) we talked about how important community and connection was for us and continues to be a vital part to our sober journey's. We also touched on how the SoberBuddy is building and all the amazing things we are seeing inside of the app.

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Joe Williams struggled with alcohol and drugs for years until he was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Joe has been sober 17 years

Joe Williams has been sober for 17 years it was not a rock bottom situation that started him on the path. Joe was simple sick and tired of being sick and tired and wanted better for his life. When he took an honest look at things drink and drugs were at the centre of many of life’s negative issues. Joe promotes “Don’t look at the what, look at the why.” Joe was a national rugby league  player living out his childhood dream but could not escape his own thoughts and this fuelled his addiction. This is Joe Williams story on the sober motivation podcast.

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Ed Latimore had the odds stacked against him from day one.With goals and a purpose Ed found a way out and is living his best sober life.

Ed Latimore grew up with the odds stacked against him. After sometime Ed would be looking for a place to fit it and drinking alcohol entered his life. Ed is a veteran of the US army national guard and a former professional heavyweight boxer and this is Ed’s Story on the sober motivation podcast.

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Luc tried to moderate his alcohol use only to find out that was not possible for him.

Moderation only got Luc so far.  The shame and guilt kept piling on due to his constant struggle with alcohol and cocaine. One day Luc heard something  that would change his direction in life and help him begin his sober journey. After 5 years of staying sober quietly Luc shared he was celebrating 5 years sober on Linkedin and his post went viral. Luc is a light in this world and an example of what is truly possible. This is Luc’s story on the sober motivation podcast.

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Todd Miller had a liver transplant due to drinking alcohol and with his second chance at life he wants to make a difference,

Todd Miller was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver in May of 2021 and received a liver transplant just after Christmas 2022.  Todd started drinking alcohol at 13 years old and this would continue until he got sober on February 2nd 2022. Todd reached out for help once his life took a dark turn. Todd has an incredible message of hope for anyone struggling and with his second chance at life he wants to be of service to others and  encourage men to talk about their feelings and what is actually going on. This is Todd Miller’s story not he sober motivation podcast.

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