Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

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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What got you sober may not keep you sober - Solo episode on motivation in sobriety

Welcome to this short and sweet solo episode with me Brad. I had a few thoughts I wanted to share so what better place than here on the podcast.
If I asked you what was your motivation for getting sober how long would it take before you said yourself?
The whole idea of this episode is my thoughts on:
What got you sober may not keep you sober.
Consequences seem to fade such as impaired driving, hangovers, strained relationships, arrests, physical health  or embarrassing moments. The sting from these consequences can fad over time and that is why I think it is important to always be reevaluating our motivation and our WHY to committing to staying sober. 
So many times you will talk with someone and they are on the top of their sober life game and next week they are back at it again and when you ask what happened the answer is I don’t know.  What happens during these tough times that causes us to abandon ship and return to what we feel will help us out?
 
So the question becomes what brought you into sobriety and is it enough to keep you going on the journey? When the consequences of some actions dry up what will keep us going?
I think a big answer to all of this is we have to develop a love for ourselves. Of course we can being our journey for external reasons but time and time again those tend to fade away. I know easier said than done trust me I know because when I started on this journey I did not feel worthy of a sober life or worthy of love from others or love for myself but I was tired of the pain addiction was causing in my life. The short answer is I was disappointed in what I had become and couldn’t look in the mirror at the shell of a person I was.  We can change people, places and things and those are all a must but Where ever you go there you are. Right? At some point to internal work has to start and that work may never end I know it has not for me.
I lived to escape myself and escaped myself to live.
Also motivation alone may not keep us sober but maybe it can be a tool we can utilize to support the process? Throughout addiction many of us lose hope, hope in ourselves and hope in life being any different but the truth is there is hope in sobriety but it may not be immediate it is something I believe our actions will produce. Working on doing the next right thing time and time again.
 
What keeps me going is I know exactly what my past way of living does to me and I don’t intend to play with fire today.  I also love nothing more than being present in life and being a work in progress.  Nothing truly feels better than waking up knowing I have a chance to make a difference today. Nothing feels better than to wake up with hope because I lived to long without that.
 
So the big question remains what motivates you to stay sober and has it changed from what motivation you to get sober? And if is has not there is nothing wrong with that maybe you added some new things to the list. This is something I take a look at everyday because we can’t stay clean on yesterdays shower.
Send me a message over on instagram @sobermotivation and let me know what your motivation is or send me over an e-mail Brad@bradtmcleod.com
Hope to hear from you soon

Jenn Guardino classified herself as a lost cause before she got sober.

Jenn’s parents separated when she was young and it took a toll on her well being and learning to grow up fast was a must.  Jenn had come to accept that her life would consist of being in and out of rehab/ hospitals due to her drinking and meth use.  Jenn thought for sure her daughter would provide the strength and insight for her to get and stay sober but it didn’t. After 11 rehabs Jenn still struggled to stay sober and it wasn’t until she surrendered and became willing to work a 12 step program that her life changed. Jenn is a strong example of sobriety and is a real light in this world. Jenn has been sober for 4 years and her life has completely changed. This is Jenn’s story on the sober motivation podcast.
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Michelle Smith from Recovery is the new Black shares her story and struggle with alcohol and other substances

Michele Smith from Recovery is The New Black did not start drinking alcohol and using other substances until later on in life but non the less she still got addicted. Michelle was very goal focused growing up and that seemed to occupy a majority of her time. It was not until later in life that she found alcohol provided an escape from all of life’s responsibilities and it took her to a very dark place. After rehab, meetings and several hospital visits she knew something had to change. This is Michelle's story on the sober motivation podcast.
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