Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

Paul Holley struggled with alcohol for many many years and never thought a way out was possible. Paul was in jail 6 times and had been arrested for drinking and driving 4 times. Paul had to attend meetings and never took things seriously.  Paul would go on auto pilot most times he drank and did not have an off switch. On January 1, 2017 Paul reached out to a sober friend and has been sober since. This is Paul's story on the sober motivation podcast.
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On this weeks episode we have Hilary Phelps.  She had a great childhood and starting swimming very young and always wanted the biggest trophy. Early on she had this feeling of never being good enough.  Alcohol would quiet the negative voices in her head and that was enough to get the ball rolling. Hilary has been sober for 15+ years  and this is her story on the sober motivation podcast.
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Ash Butterss joined the podcast this week with 3 years sober.  Ash started drinking at 12 years old and things escalated from there for many many years to come. After losing a friend Ash ramped up her drinking and drugging to avoid any feelings coming her way. As her marriage fell apart and her life as a whole she knew something had to change. This is Ash’s story on the sober motivation podcast.
Ash is also the host of the Podcast Behind the Smile - Be sure to check it out ❤️
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Laura (@yoursoberpal) shares her story with us on the podcast and was very open and honest about all the ups and downs. It took Laura some relapses to really come to the understanding that moderation would not work for her alcohol intake. After a very scary blackout which ended her up at Whole Foods and very few memories of the event. Laura knew she needed in person connection with others on the joinery. This is Laura story on the sober motivation podcast.
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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 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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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 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 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 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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