Sober Gratitudes

By Sarah Elizabeth

Welcome to Sober Gratitudes!

I created this podcast out of the desire to offer you hope by sharing stories and life experiences.

Take a listen to interviews I've done with alcoholics in sobriety, and most recently, my Bonus series "A Daily Dose of Hope."

I'd love to hear from you! Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com and go to linktr.ee/Sobergratitudes to find your listening platform.

Love, Sarah

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S2; E7 Sober Is The New Cool

Sober Gratitudes Aug 29, 2020

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34:57

My Sobriety and My Chronic Illness

To my dear listeners,
I am grateful you are here today. In today's episode I share why my life has pivoted recently and why I have needed to pause with my podcast. I share how my sobriety has not been threatened by my chronic disorder, rather, it has helped.
I'm back on social media again, as a means of connecting with those afflicted with Meniere's. And I will always be open and willing to help anyone who is struggling with their relationship with alcohol and now, Meniere's.
You can follow me at:
Sarah (@sare_e_lizabeth) | InstagramSarah Elizabeth | Facebook
email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

If you are interested in learning more about my condition, please click this link:
⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ye8JSmxbU8HepdfUpZ8qv?si=c1276ecd30fd411f⁠
Meniere's Disease.
⁠You searched for meniere's disease - Vestibular Disorders Association
Much love to you all-
Sarah

May 24, 202322:43

S4; E4: How to "Love More, Now" with sober author, Gigi Langer, Phd

On Today's episode, we have award winning author, Gigi Langer, to discuss her second book, Love More Now; Facing Life's Challenges with an Open Heart."

As it states on the backcover of her book, Gigi "illustrates how she overcame alcoholism, codependency, and trauma to discover the love at her center." She "shows you how to become a loving, open-hearted person (with firm boundaries). Langer holds a PhD from Standford University and has been sober for 37 years."

It was a pleasure to have her back again to talk about her second book where you can "learn how to dissolve the negative beliefs restricting love for yourself and others."

Jean McCarthy of "The Bubble Hour" Podcast says that Gigi "lays out a framework for change that is insightful and useful, without being prescriptive or overbearing."

She first visited us in Season 1 Episode 10 ( https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/mtTxpPHYoyb ) where we learn about her own personal experiences with alcoholism and sex addiction.

To purchase her book, visit

gigilanger.com

Blog - GIGI LANGER Love More Now: Facing Life's Challenges with an Open Heart: Langer PhD, Gigi: 9780999122051: Amazon.com: Books Amazon.com: 50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity, and Connection (Audible Audio Edition): Gigi Langer PhD, Robin Waters, Possum Hill Press: Audible Books & Originals If you feel you are in crisis, please dial 911 or go to Lifeline (988lifeline.org) If you would like to connect with me, email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

I would love to hear from you.

Warmly, Sarah

Mar 25, 202350:25

S4; E3: Interview with Lisa Avelleyra, author of "Get me to the Abbey." From near suicide to a sober life of peace and freedom.

On today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Avelleyra, author of her first book, a memoir called "Get me to the Abbey." ~~~~~~~~ Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Gratitudes! My name is Sarah and I am the creator and host of this podcast. I drank for over 20 years of my life and now have been sober for over 10 years. Because I am having an amazing life in sobriety, I decided to dedicate myself to helping others recover, and to share on this podcast, how you too, can recover and live a life of freedom, no longer enslaved to alcohol. For me, sobriety has created a life that is free of constant drama, chaos, conflict and turned it into a life that is calmer, more relaxed and peaceful. I couldn’t be more grateful that you decided to tune in today for an inspiring interview with, Lisa Avelleyra, Sober 6 years tomorrow as a matter of fact! Lisa is a gifted writer & now, author of her first book, “Get Me To the Abbey,” a memoir about her life in active alcoholism and getting sober at The Abbey, an addiction and treatment center located in Bettendorf, Iowa. The Abbey Addiction Treatment Center - Drug And Alcohol Rehab, Drug Rehab Programs, inpatient Alcohol Rehab (theabbeycenter.com) Lisa is a true miracle. Found nearly dead on her kitchen floor from alcoholism, today she is happily sober in part to her month long stay at The Abbey and because of the connections she made there. I had the opportunity to read her memoir prior to our conversation and I was hooked at first sentence. If you have not read her memoir, you will no doubt want to after you listen to this compelling interview. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers! Please visit her to buy her book at Get Me to The Abbey - Lisa Avelleyra https://www.facebook.com/TheAbbey2017 https://www.instagram.com/getmetotheabbey/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you are in crisis, please reach out for help and dial 911 if you are in the United States for immediate care. You can also get help through Global Services: SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The crisis hotline at Samhsa is Lifeline (988lifeline.org) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is so much to be grateful for when we get sober and stay stopped. If you like what you heard in this interview, please be sure to share this episode and subscribe to my podcast. Also, there are 3 years of interviews with other recovered alcholics on Sober Gratitudes that compliment my bonus series “A Daily dose of Hope.” When you subscribe, it helps my podcast reach more people who are in crisis and need to know that there is a solution to active alcoholism. I appreciate your help! I never believed it was possible, but it’s true: A happy life in sobriety is possible, if you are willing to accept help and commit to recovery. I finally believed I was worth it, and you are too. Love, Sarah

Feb 26, 202301:01:33

If You are Desperate to Stop Drinking...

This episode offers an inspirational quote from Rich Roll. I made the episode short so that you could listen to his words again, and again. If you like what Rich Roll has to say, you can find him at:

Podcast | Rich Roll

You cannot achieve all that want to without first addressing the biggest crisis in your life- your obsession & addiction with alcohol.

I wish you all the best.

Warmly,

Sarah

Feb 23, 202302:15

Quitting Alcohol Changes Nothing and Everything

Quitting alcohol changes nothing and everything.

Listen to hear how this works.

I wish you well,

Sarah

Feb 16, 202310:32

S4; E2: Alcoholism, AA & The Big Book explained with "Mrs. Jones."

Trigger warning: Sexual assault is briefly mentioned early in the interview. Please be advised. My friend, who was one of the recovered alcoholics who guided me through the 12 Steps & who we will call, "Mrs. Jones," shares about her experiences drinking, getting sober and today, a recovered alcoholic. She explains some misconceptions and some confusions about Alcoholism, AA and The Big Book through her own experience. Her Cat , ‘Netty’ will often chime in during the interview. 😆 Some examples of what you will hear: ~Triggers - "dangerously underestimates what it means to have an alcoholic mind... " ~"Mrs. Jones." ~What it means to be recovered (vs. recovering) ~If reason and logic keep her away from the first drink. Listen to hear more.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your life matters. If you feel you are at risk of self-harm, please click this link Lifeline (988lifeline.org) or call 911 for immediate help. If you would like to be connected with “Mrs. Jones” or myself, please email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This podcast discusses how a life with out drinking is possible, and how life on the other side of addiction is satisfying, fulfill and better. If you feel these areas of discussion would add value to your life, please subscribe to Sober Gratitudes Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Feb 02, 202301:00:02

Comparing my Drinking to others Drinking kept me Drunk

Hi! Welcome back to A Dose of Hope in Sobriety. When I was an active drinker, I watched how you drank. Now that I am sober, I don’t. Click play to hear more about this. Sarah

If you are in crisis, please click this link for immediate support, otherwise, dial 911.

Lifeline (988lifeline.org)

Jan 27, 202318:46

S4; E1: My Guest is my husband, John.

Hello everyone!
Welcome to Season 4 with a very special guest.
Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com and I will write you back!

Jan 20, 202348:11

How to Quiet your Inner Critic (if you have one )

Hi !
I am so so glad you are here today! Let's work on quieting our inner critics today, shall we? Press that triangle button and listen in! Subscribe to get reminders of future episodes! Write me and I will write you back! sobergratitudes@gmail.com
How To Practice Gratitude To Silence Your Inner Critic | by Rajesh Vairapandian | Writers’ Blokke | Medium

Jan 13, 202324:37

I quit.... again

Hello Sober Gratitude Listeners! Thank you for joining me today for another dose of hope in sobriety. Today I share things that happened in 2022 that I hope you find useful to you.
I believe you are here for a reason. I believe you know what that reason is.
Write me and I will write you back. Sarah sobergratitudes@gmail.com
If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
If you are in crisis: Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
What is A.A.? | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org)

Jan 06, 202321:26

A deeper dive into the phenomenon of craving (alcohol)

Happy New Year everyone! Today is a special day for me because it Sober Gratitude's 3rd birthday! Without you, this podcast would not be able to continue like it has, so thank you!! I am SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU!!
Today I take a deeper dive into the phenomenon of craving. Yes, it's a baffling phenomenon. Beyond confusing!!! I will talk a little bit about what the Big Book says about this phenomenon.
If you are in a state of emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest ER. or go to this link: Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
If you are ready to get sober with help, here are some resources for you.
Find Treatment Locators and Helplines | SAMHSA
Meeting Guide | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org)
You are loved. You are so important and worthy of a better life in sobriety.
Remember, there is HOPE
Warm regards, Sarah

Jan 01, 202317:11

New Years Resolutions that have to do with alcohol

Hi everyone!

I'm so glad you are here. This is my last episode for 2022 and January 1st will be the 3 year anniversary of Sober Gratitudes! You are the reason it's been around 3 years, so THANK YOU!! I am SO grateful for your listenership!!
Today's episode may be helpful to those of you who are considering cutting back or quitting drinking alcohol all together.
I hope to hear from you!
write me! sobergratitudes@gmail.com
Happy New Year!
Sarah
Resources for support if you feel you have alcoholism/AUD
Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org)
If you are in crisis, please dial 911 for emergency services or Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Dec 29, 202217:34

6 suggestions for you when you choose a sober life.

If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
If you are in crisis: Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
I believe you are here for a reason. I believe you know what that reason is.
write me and I will write you back.
Sarah
sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Dec 20, 202219:54

How Writing My Obituary Got Me Sober

I know! I know! This title appears to be anything but hopeful! I promise this episode will offer HOPE if you just listen.

If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

If you are in crisis: Lifeline (988lifeline.org)

I believe you are here for a reason. I believe you know what that reason is.

write me and I will write you back.

Sarah

sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Dec 08, 202221:26

Life Beyond Sobriety: Why and How I Stay Stopped

Hi Everyone!
I am so glad you tuned in today for a dose of hope in sobriety. I hope what I share today helps you as you journey to a better life, freed from the bondage of alcoholism. Please write me and I promise to write you back. sobergratitudes@gmail.com
If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction,
visit: SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. (aa.org)
If you are in crisis, please dial 911 for emergency services or Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
You are worth a better life in sobriety. ~ Sarah

Dec 07, 202230:31

8 Ways to Help Make Early Sobriety Easier

Hi everyone! I am so glad you tuned in today for a dose of hope in sobriety. I hope what I share today helps you as you journey to a better life, freed from the bondage of alcoholism. Please write me and I promise to write you back. sobergratitudes@gmail.com Aura: Meditation & Sleep on the App Store (apple.com) If you are needing affordable online counseling, visit: Effective, Affordable Online Therapy & Counseling » Try Talkspace If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, visit: SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org) If you are in crisis, please dial 911 for emergency services or Lifeline (988lifeline.org) You are worth a better life in sobriety. ~ Sarah

Dec 06, 202221:09

My First Sober Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, to the amazing Sober Gratitudes Community!
Whether or not this is your first sober Thanksgiving, I hope you find this episode helpful in your journey to staying sober.
Best wishes to you all and please email me! I will write back.
sobergratitudes@gmail.com
Sarah

Nov 24, 202217:50

10 things that held me back from getting sober

Hi everyone! I'm glad you are here- I hope what I share today is helpful to you.
Please email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com
I always love hearing from you, and I will write you back.
Warmly, Sarah

Nov 23, 202217:26

How I knew I was addicted to alcohol.

Hi everyone! I'm glad you are here! I hope what I share today helps you.
You can connect with me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com
I always love hearing from you and I will write you back.
Warmly, Sarah

Nov 16, 202231:30

15 Things I would tell myself after my first recovery meeting.

Hi everyone! I'm glad you are here. I hope what I share gives you hope that it is possible to have an enjoyable and comfortable life without drinking alcohol.
You can reach me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com
Warmly, Sarah

Nov 11, 202212:47

Daily Dose of Hope: What is behind your cabinet doors?

Hi everyone! I'm glad you are here. In today's episode, I talk about what the heck the title of this episodes means with regards to getting sober.
You can reach me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com
Warmly,
Sarah

Oct 19, 202221:18

Dose of Hope: "But life will be boring if I quit!!"

Hi everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who else thinks life will be boring if you quit drinking alcohol? If so, listen to this bonus episode. It may give you some hope! I hope!!!

Email me at
sobergratitudes@gmail.com
Sarah

Sep 22, 202225:52

A Dose of Hope : Trusting Your Gut 9/16/22

Today I'm excited to be back after a 6 months hiatus to discuss what's up.

I also talk about trusting your gut.

I would love to hear from you!

email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Love, Sarah

Sep 16, 202218:03

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 3/13/22: Be Gentle with Yourself

Today, I discuss being gentle with ourselves as we are in recovery from alcoholism.

email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Mar 13, 202219:36

A "Dose of Hope" for you today: You Have Purpose!

Topic for today: using our experiences (positive and challenging) to help others is being of service and "other centered." It is also an example of having great life purpose. You have great life purpose!
email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Mar 05, 202221:44

"Dose of Hope" Healing Traumas 3/3/22

Today I share about trusting your gut when it comes to taking action with healing traumas.

email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Mar 03, 202229:09

S3; E6: With Tim Lodgen

Feb 28, 202256:58

A "Dose of Hope" for you! 2/24/22

Today I share how ceasing to battle alcohol or anything else in my life does not mean I am quitting or giving up. Listen to know what I mean.
email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Feb 24, 202215:05

A "Dose of Hope" for you! 2/22/22

I share about how sobriety has decluttered my head and filled my heart .
email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Feb 22, 202219:06

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 2/17/22

Today I talk about how sobriety has given me a life of stability, balance, and so much more, all because I finally stopped trying to quit on my own, waved the white flag, accepted help and did the work to heal from so much pain.

email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Feb 17, 202221:15

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 2/15/22

Today I talk about how replaying tapes from my past and future tripping does more harm to me and those around me. I talk about my solution to this.

email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Feb 15, 202216:26

Daily Dose of Hope 2/8/22

Today I talk about Living My program . Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Feb 08, 202215:21

A "Dose of Hope" with, my friend, Shannan. 2/3/22

Today, a loyal Sober Gratitudes listener, and now friend, Shannan, 9 months sober, shares her hope in sobriety.
She's eager to help others! Please connect with her @mamashanana • Instagram photos and videos

You can email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos
Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree
visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or
visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States
Let's recovery together!!
It's so much easier getting and staying sober together.
Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Feb 03, 202230:13

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 1/24/22

Today I share with you how I can throw away my worries like trash. I share how wonderfully that works for me and others in my life.

email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Jan 24, 202221:11

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 1/23/22

Today I talk about using peaceful power by "pushing love" into toxic situations.
email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com
Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos
Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree
visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or
visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States
Let's recovery together!!
It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes!
Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Jan 23, 202218:20

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 1/22/22

With the utmost respect for those who can successfully do dry January , I share how "Dry January" NEVER worked for me. And I don’t consider myself a failure .
email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com
Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree
visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Jan 22, 202222:42

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/21/22

Today I talk about the significance of today's picture post on my instagram account. Check it out at: Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos
Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com
visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States
Let's recovery together!!
Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.
Peace, Sarah

Jan 21, 202211:35

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/20/22

Today I talk about how I learned if I keep my focus on sobriety, everything else will fall into place. There's more about that in the episode so push play and join me!

Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Jan 20, 202216:12

S3;E5 Today I talk with Laurie from Laur's World

Today we get to hear from Laurie from Laur's World - YouTube We discuss how addiction does not age discriminate & and healing in relationships because she got sober. Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Jan 18, 202201:04:38

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/17/22

Today I read a message from one of my listeners & share about when I noticed I nearly destroyed my relationship with my son when I was around a year sober.

Jan 17, 202218:60

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/14/22

Today I discuss how sobriety offers life purpose.

Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com
visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) •
Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States
Let's recovery together!!
Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.
Peace, Sarah

Jan 14, 202214:17

Bonus Episode "take 2" from 1/12/22 Dose of Hope

Today is a re-publish of 1/12 bonus episode. (it needed some edits) If you listened to it already, skip to next bonus episode.

Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Jan 13, 202216:51

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/11/22

Today I share simple strategies that helped me to stay sober while attending social functions. I hope these strategies can help you too! Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Jan 11, 202211:43

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/9/22

Today I share a little bit about my Day 1.
Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States
Let's recovery together!!
Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.
Peace, Sarah

Jan 09, 202213:35

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/7/22

Today I discuss unexpected gifts in relationships as a result of staying stopped for good. Stick around until the end for a surprise visit from someone really special .
Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States
Let's recovery together!!
Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.
Peace, Sarah

Jan 07, 202221:56

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/6/22

Today, I touch on how long term active alcoholism is way harder than long term sobriety .

Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States Let's recovery together!! Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be. Peace, Sarah

Jan 06, 202217:49

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/5/22

Today I talk about a variety of things that are awesome in sobriety, namely how I GET to do things now. Get it?
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or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States
Let's recovery together!! Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.
Peace, Sarah

Jan 05, 202217:20

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/3/22

Today, I discuss powerlessness. PS: We alcoholics actually DO have power! Listen and I tell you about it!

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email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States

Let's recovery together!! Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.

Peace, Sarah

Jan 03, 202215:37

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/2/22

I am so glad you are here! My name is Sarah, and I am sober.

I created Sober Gratitudes to offer hope and build a community, so you don't feel so alone.

Today, I discuss detoxing from alcohol.

Every day I need to connect with another person in recovery. I WANT to help others who are trying to get sober or stay sober or want to be happier in sobriety.

Let's stay sober together. It is so much easier when we stay sober together.

Will you join me and make me a part of your recovery program? I would be so grateful if you joined me!

Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree

email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States

Jan 02, 202218:09

Bonus Episode: Get Your Dose of Hope in Sobriety Today, 1/1/22

Happy New Year and I am so glad you are here! My name is Sarah, and I am sober woman; a wife; a mother....my alcohol misuse took me to very dark places over the course of my life. It wasn't always that way. But towards the end of my love affair with alcohol, I lost all control. I needed help. I was ashamed and embarrassed that I could not control drinking on my own. I did not know how to live with or without alcohol, so I finally sought help from another recovered alcoholic. That one change, this decision to do it differently is why I'm sober today.
Every day I need to connect with another person in recovery. I WANT to help others who are trying to get sober or stay sober or want to be happier in sobriety.
I want to offer hope.
So, this is my gift to you- A Daily Dose of Hope (in sobriety), so you don't feel so alone, and we can stay sober together. It is so much easier when we stay sober together.
Will you join me and make me a part of your recovery program? I would be so grateful if you joined me!
@sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree
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Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States
Warmly, Sarah

Jan 01, 202218:06

Bonus Episode: Letting Go- an ingredient in a strong foundation in recovery

Hello and Welcome to Sober Gratitudes ! Thank you for joining me again today for my bonus series "A Daily Dose of Hope."

Today I discuss the ingredients that were essential for me to build a foundation of recovery.

What do you plan to let go of in the new year?

If you are struggling, please reach out for help and accept help. You are worth it.

I hope you join me tomorrow for my 2 year celebration of the birth of this podcast!

I'd love to connect- you can find me at:

@sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree

Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States

Warmly, Sarah

Dec 31, 202114:45

Bonus Episode: Let's Recover Together (it's easier that way, in my experience)

Hello everyone! Welcome back and thank you for joining me again today for a daily dose of hope in sobriety.
Please forgive my voice- I am still sick with covid, but I couldn't go a day without connecting with you all.
It is so much easier when we recover together.
Warmly, Sarah
Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos
Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States
@sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree

Dec 30, 202111:28

Bonus Episode: Today's Dose of Hope (Recovering Together)

welcome back and thank you for joining me again today for a daily dose of hope in sobriety.

please forgive my voice- I am sick, but I couldn't go a day without connecting with you all.

It's easier when we recover together.

Warmly, Sarah

@sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree

Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States

Dec 29, 202112:12

Bonus Episode: A Dose of Hope (in sobriety)

Today I offer you another "Daily Dose of Hope (in sobriety)" extracted from my own personal experiences.

Subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree

Visit me at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Thank you for listening & I hope you come back!

Warmly, Sarah (Creator & Host of Sober Gratitudes)

Dec 28, 202122:25

Bonus Episode: Listen & find out !

Being sick (with maybe covid) can't keep me from offering a dose of hope.

Dec 28, 202114:36

Bonus Episode: We Don't Have to Do This Alone

Hello everyone! Thank you for joining me today for a daily dose of hope that I promise I will try my best to offer you every day leading up to the New Year (and perhaps longer if it helps you!).

In this episode, I share how being vulnerable and sharing honestly (and not hurting ourselves our others in the process) no matter what we are feeling, always helps me feel more spiritually fit.

We are all experiencing a lot of struggles right now and we don't have to do it alone.

Reach out if you need support and accept help.

Sarah

sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Dec 26, 202113:02

Bonus Episode: Long Term Sobriety is Possible

Thank you for listening to me for what will be almost 2 years since I started this podcast.

Just as I try and remain teachable, grow and heal in sobriety, I am highly dedicated to offering you substance that will give you hope that recovery from addiction is possible and a more comfortable life in sobriety is possible if you truly want it.

Please reach out if you want to connect. You can reach me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Warmly, Sarah

Dec 24, 202126:12

Bonus Episode: There is a way out of the rabbit hole

In this episode I try to refrain from saying "Like and Um" and talk about how other things that might be useful to you.

Dec 22, 202115:40

Bonus Episode: I Am Not Unique (Part 2 from yesterday's ramblings)

Learn how I thought I was unique and that I was the first to realize that there is nobody on Discord in the recovery community.
a tongue in cheek type episode. Short and maybe boring. I will let you decide.

Dec 21, 202111:49

Bonus Episode: Drinking Sobriety

Hi my friends! I'm so glad you are here and hope you are well.
I have started a FREE discord account (yes, DISCORD is another social media app) called Drinking Sobriety. If you'd like to join this group to talk anything alcohol, alcohol use or mis use or overuse or hard, average or awesome sobriety, you can join this discord community anonymously or not. Your choice.
It's just me who is on there for now. I'm anonymous on this platform unless of course, you listen to this podcast.
drinking_sobriety (discord.com)

Dec 21, 202121:14

Grateful for you

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope this episode gives you peace and inspiration. We don't have to drink today.

If you are struggling, accept help. There is an easier softer way. There is a solution.

Nov 25, 202123:36

Bonus Episode: Controlling an Active Alcoholic

No human power got me sober. I had to get to a place of complete desperation. The progression of my disease was a slow one. I stopped and started constantly. I tried so many different ways to control my drinking on my own. I tried to read things or watch documentaries that would co-sign my wish that I did not have a problem. I would seek out others who drank more than me so that I could find relief that I wasn't an alcoholic. None of that changed my relationship with alcohol and my ability to control it. No human power could save me. At the end of my drinking career I had to believe that I had a problem...but how could I live or live with out drinking alcohol?

Nov 11, 202128:47

Bonus Episode: New Confidence as a result of Sobriety

In this Bonus Episode, I share about how getting sober and doing the work beyond putting down the drink has given me the courage to do things that I used to avoid out of fear of inability or fear of failure.
I also talk about an upcoming virtual event for Mrs. Wilson's treatment Center in Morristown, NJ. I will be the MC of this special event with keynote speaker Lisa Boucher, sober over 30 years and award winning author of "Raising The Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture."
Please join us on November 9th at 7pm EST on Zoom for this FREE event. If you miss it, you can watch a recording of the event at: News and Events at Mrs. Wilson's Treatment Services - Morristown, NJ (mrs-wilsons.org)

Nov 04, 202118:49

S3;E4 Mike from Silenced By Stigma

Trigger warning: details of sex abuse, grooming & suicide are discussed in the following episode . Please be advised . Mike from Silenced By Stigma shares details of his victimization as a youngster by an older woman & how he found recovery from both addiction & trauma. He is a fierce advocate for speaking out about ending stigmas. Please follow him @silencedbystigma on Instagram. If you are in danger and want to harm yourself , please call 911 or a crisis hotline RAINN at 800.656.HOPE , or call your doctor or any type of professional or referral , friend or family that can help & support you . THERE IS A SOLUTION!! THERE IS HOPE! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE! REACH OUT!

Oct 14, 202101:09:45

S3;E3 Holding Onto Secrets Holds Us Back with Forrest

Trigger Warning: Please be advised that for the remainder of Season 3, my guests will share their experiences of sexual trauma and addiction. All will share how their lives improved when they uncovered the secrets of sexual trauma and became willing to do the work to heal.
In this episode, my dear friend, Forrest, shares how his honesty about his experience's have helped many people because it gives others the strength to open up having learned that they are not alone.
Forrest is a huge presence in the world of social media when it comes to both addiction and sex abuse. He is here to help anyone! He WANTS to help YOU!
You can reach him at Forrest Ferguson (@sober_texas) • Instagram photos and videos or his direct phone number 512-925-3469.

Oct 11, 202148:45

S3; E2 I am sober today because I trusted my gut

Getting sober happened for me because I trusted my gut and I tried a new way to stay stopped.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

You can reach me at Contact | Sober Gratitudes or you can DM me on my Instagram account: Sober Gratitudes Podcast🎈 (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

Sep 09, 202131:32

S3; E1: True Sobriety is an Inside Job

Kicking off Season 3 with the truth about how I healed from the inside out. How I am in a recovered state & relieved of the bondage of self. In my experience, True Sobriety is an inside job. Disclaimer: Sober Gratitudes, its host and guests do not represent or promote any form of recovery.

Sep 05, 202132:14

S2:E62 Holiday Weekend & Staying Sober

My Labor Day weekend kicked off with getting progressive glasses for my aging sober eyes.
Holiday weekends and staying sober in early sobriety can suck. But it doesn't have to.
I'm so glad you are here. Let's hang out this weekend. Let me know and we'll zoom.
Email: sobergratitudes@gmail.com
Instagram @sober_gratitudes_podcast

Sep 03, 202125:47

Monday's With Mackenzie- Summer Reflections & Series Wrap Up

We are so glad you are here! How was your summer? Mackenzie and I share about how our summer's were and how they looked nothing like we expected because we didn't have any expectations!

Aug 30, 202127:45

S2:E61; Honoring sadness in sobriety.

In today's episode, I share about how I learned that feeling sadness is ok and that holding onto those feelings negatively impacts people around me. Essentially, I become irritable, distant, and bitchy with others.
I am grateful I can honor my feelings and calmly share with my loved ones how I am feeling with out hurting them in the process.
What feelings are you holding onto today? You don’t have to do this alone. Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Aug 27, 202119:37

S2;E60 Sobriety's Impact On Relationships

I decided to share some thoughts on this saturday night- August 21, 9 years and 1 day sober - about how getting sober can have a huge impact on a marriage/romantic relationships.

Aug 22, 202129:37

Monday's With Mackenzie - Bringing Recovery to the "Real World".

Practicing these principles in all our affiairs. Please reach out ! Email us at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Aug 09, 202137:55

S2:E59 My Guest is Mike from FaithfullySober

Mike from @faithfullysober shares how bad it got in his alcoholism and brings us to present day and how he a completely changed man. All because he did MORE than put down the bottle. He allowed himself to dig beneath the service to identify the “why” layered under his drinking , his attitudes and behaviors.

Aug 04, 202142:39

Monday's With Mackenzie: In Sobriety We "Get To" Do Things

Before we got sober and had a profound personality change, our attitudes and behaviors were much different. Our attitudes were "Ugh, we HAVE to do __________". Now, in recovery, our attitudes are mostly "Yes! We GET TO do things." Listen to our conversation to understand what this really means.
We are so glad you are here. There is a solution. Sobriety does not have to be difficult. Getting sober doesn't have to be difficult.
Reach out. We are here to help.
Sarah : sobergratitudes@gmail.com
Mackenzie: kiesel.mackenzie@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Sober Gratitudes is a podcast dedicated to sharing the hope in recovery from addiction. It is an inclusive show that does not promote or represent any recovery program. When we discuss what keeps us sober, we are referring to our own unique experiences. Our goal is to encourage and support the addicted and recovering community.

Aug 02, 202134:13

S2;E58: Why I Love Being a Sober Friend! (Happy Friendship Day!)

My youngest son has autism. He is delayed in many areas of development but one thing we know for sure is that he embodies the ability to be genuinely friendly. He demonstrates how to be selfless while interacting with others. He gives unconditionally- with out any expectations of getting anything back (except that he is asked when his birthday is!) This morning he reminded me it is friendship day and he couldn’t be more excited to call people to wish them a Happy Friendship Day . This is one of the many reasons why I adore my son. So, of course, because of this, I decided to change the topic I was originally planning to discuss today and instead discuss Friendships in sobriety! How could I not ? This episode is dedicated to my beautiful boy, Cameron . DISCLAIMER: Sober Gratitudes Podcast does not represent or promote any forms of recovery . When my guests and I share about what keeps us sober , we are referring to our own unique experiences with the understanding and respect that many forms of recovery exist.

Aug 01, 202118:52

S2:E57; How Long Do You Want to Battle Alcohol?

I began to heal from my alcoholism when I stopped fighting everyone and everything, including myself. The battle became too exhausting; I needed to surrender to what I or not any other human power could not control .

Jul 31, 202122:08

S2:E56; Feeling "Squirrely" as Your Sober Anniversary Approaches

A month before I celebrated 1 year sober, I started to feel very strange. My emotions were all over the place, I was moody, irritable and felt confused by this. Someone told me that this was a normal feeling before a sober anniversary, especially the first one. I discuss why that is the case and how now, as I approach 9 years sober on August 20th, my feelings about that has changed and why.
Please reach out. I'm here to help. DM me on Instagram, or Email me at: sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Jul 30, 202128:02

Monday's With Mackenzie: We don’t fail in sobriety when we have negative or uncomfortable emotions.

Hi! We are so glad you are back for another episode on Mondays' With Mackenzie! Today, we talk about literally what is happening in our lives right now and how it does not mean we are failing in sobriety or failing as humans. Feelings are facts and when we accept and acknowledge them without judgement, these feelings tend to be more short-lived which ultimately benefits everyone around us including ourselves.

Jul 26, 202116:17

Monday's with Mackenzie: "The Real Alcoholic"

We are so glad you are here again! Today we discuss "The Real Alcoholic" as portrayed in the movie Flight starring Denzel Washington.

Disclaimer: Sober Gratitudes Podcast does not represent or promote any programs of recovery from addiction or alcoholism. When we share about what keeps us sober, we refer to our own unique experiences.

Jul 19, 202130:20

Monday's With Mackenzie: Summer Vacations & Parties

We are so glad you are here for our third episode of Sober Gratitudes' summer series, Monday's with Mackenzie! In this episode we discuss what helped us not pick up during summer parties & vacations.

Jul 12, 202129:24

Summer Series: Monday’s With Mackenzie, “Sobriety & Life Don’t Have To Be Hard”

In this episode we discuss how Life isn’t happening TO us anymore: Life is simply happening & we get the power to choose how we GET to respond.

Jul 05, 202127:37

Summer Series: Monday's with Mackenzie, Our First Sober Summers

We are so glad you are here to listen to us discuss our first sober summers! One of us relapsed, the other did not! But we made it through and today we are having an amazing experience in sobriety.
Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicememo or Sarah's IG account at @sober_gratitudes or Mackenzie's IG account, @kenzkiesel
Sobriety does not have to be hard.
We are here to help!
Love, Sarah and Mackenzie

Jun 29, 202144:47

Summer Series Announcement!

We are excited to announce Sober Gratitudes Summer Series, Monday's with Mackenzie! Listen to the episode to learn more and have the chance to send in questions or voice messages!

Jun 17, 202121:39

S2;E55 A Retired Cop, Sober & Grateful

Chris, my friend and a retired police officer shares how letting go and asking for help saved his life from active alcoholism.

Jun 10, 202159:06

S2;E54: For anyone doubting staying stopped for good...

The moment I knew for sure that my sobriety was positively impacting my relationship with my son.

Jun 08, 202116:37

S2;E53: How Controlling things doesn’t work for me

Today I share about how my life was not only saved because I stopped trying to control my drinking , but how I stopped trying to contour people and situations around me.

Jun 03, 202126:58

Randomness

Sober Spring Weekends are Rad

May 24, 202124:19

Mrs. Wilson’s Treatment Center with Executive Director, Michelle Reyes

One of the gifts of sobriety is that I get the opportunity to give back. In this bonus episode, I speak with Michelle Reyes, Executive Director , at Mrs Wilson’s Treatment Center located in Morristown NJ. I have the honor to serve on the Board of Director’s of this amazing Rehabilitation Center and I am honored to have Michelle with me today to share about this amazing Treatment home for women. Mrs. Wilson's Addiction Treatment Center for Women & Halfway House for Drug & Alcohol Recovery Rehab - Morristown, NJ | Home (mrs-wilsons.org)

May 21, 202113:20

S2;E52: Daniele: Newly sober; newly diagnosed Autistic Son

Daniele, my dear friend from IG account @lifeonthefoxstrum, got sober when a friend voiced concerns about her drinking. Since that day, she has not looked back and I have had the pleasure of becoming close friends with her myself! Daniele and I met because she listened to an episode I was in on podcast called Adventures In Autism with Megan Carranza. I spoke mostly about being an autism mom but I briefly mentioned at the end of the episode how grateful I was to have gotten sober as it made me a more present mother. Daniele identified and then joined a zoom group I started that meets every Tuesday called Sober Autism Parent Community and you can find out more about this unique group on Instagram.
On this episode Daniele shares about how getting sober has changed her life in many positive ways and how she is so grateful she can be a more present mom to her 3 year old son Xander, who is on the Autism Spectrum.

May 08, 202155:06

S2:E51 Sunshine is the Anecdote to The Darkness

When I bring things out into the light, it takes away it's power over me.
An episode about mental health. Honesty with those who I love and love me about the times when Depression breaks through my medications. Offering you, my listeners, awareness of my own mental condition and allowing myself to ride through it with out shame or judgement; to take it easy and be gentle with myself when it shows up... all of this helps for an easier "go" the next time Depression shows up.
Being sober makes dealing with my mental health WAY easier! Another reason for being grateful for my sobriety.

May 06, 202120:04

S2;E50 Coming undone brings me closer to God

Allowing myself to crack and crumble with another alcoholic , reveals my vulnerabilities and grow closer to God and Humans.

Apr 29, 202125:52

Monday Meditations with Mackenzie

Apr 27, 202112:16

S2;E49: Rebirth of The Senses in Sobriety

My friend Mackenzie and I share about getting our senses back after we stopped numbing them for years with alcohol.

Apr 21, 202142:32

S2:E48 Sobriety & A Calmer Existence

My experiences living a slower paced & calm, peaceful life in sobriety.

Apr 20, 202119:44

S2;E47 Friday Evening Beverage Alternatives

Another quick episode about my Friday nights before and after getting sober.

Apr 16, 202125:17

S2E46: Your Journey in Recovery Must come First

Focusing on your own journey served me well.
When I thought about what others might be thinking, it distracted my journey in recovery.

Apr 15, 202122:22

S2E45: I Appreciate You!!

Please listen to this very brief episode (I know, amazing how short it is right?) I appreciate you and really need your help. Listen and find out why.
I love you all!
Love, Sarah

Apr 13, 202118:08

S2E44: What relieved me of my Alcoholism

I am so glad you are hear. You are so important to me and I appreciate you. I love that you are seeking recovery or interested in learning about active alcoholism and sobriety.
I hope this episode gives you hope.

Apr 05, 202131:15

S2E43: Finding A New freedom In Sobriety, with Mackenzie & Sarah

I talk with my dear friend, Mackenzie, about becoming freed from the Bondage of Self through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Apr 03, 202101:27:02

S2;E42 Dean: A New & Better Life in Sobriety

Dean, author of Was That a Red Flag?: Anderson, Dean S: 9781649526397: Amazon.com: Books, and I have such a great chat about life in sobriety and how it is so much more comfortable living free of the obsession to drink. We reflect on the ways we have changed and grown. Dean is kind, humble and helping others every day. We share how life changes so dramatically that we are, even after many years, are left in disbelief we go this opportunity to live a better life. I really love talking with people who are sober because there is a great sense of peace about them. Dean embodies that. It is one of the many many gifts we receive when we are willing to do the inside job with the help of the 12 Steps, after putting the bottle down.

Mar 30, 202141:30

S2; E41 Jessica from NPR article about Sharp increase in Alcoholic Hep

Jessica Dueñas From recent NPR Article , “Sharp, Off The Charts’ Rise in Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Women joins me to share her story of what it was like to have Alcoholic Hepatitis and now living a clean and sober life. Visit Jessica at her website bottomlesstosober.com and her IG account @bottomlesstosober . You can reach me with any questions at sobergratitudes@gmail.com.

Mar 20, 202101:01:05

S2E40: Living a Joyful Life In Sobriety

My dear friend, Erin Dawn, shares her experience with Bipolar 2 Disorder and Alcoholism. It's not only a compelling story, but informative regarding the complexities of Bipolar 2 Disorder and how it can be effectively treated in a person if they are willing to do what is necessary to feel Happy Joyous and Free!! She is also an Opera singer and has a photographic memory. And she is hilarious!!
Erin Dawn (@erindawn31780) • Instagram photos and videos

Mar 18, 202101:36:23

S2E39: Hitting Rock Bottom in a Dream

My most vulnerable (get the tissues) account sharing my rock bottom experience (a lucid dream!) in addiction which catapulted me into a new life in recovery.

Mar 16, 202101:06:53

S2:E38 Why I Recover Out Loud

Nearly 9 years ago, when I arrived at a place in my life when I realized I could never have just 1 drink, I felt ashamed. I told only a few people because I felt like a failure. I didn't understand back then, that my drinking problem was not a moral failing. I was not a bad person, I was a sick person and I chose to get better. I chose to do something radical according to societal standards and better my life by abstaining from alcohol forever, one day at a time. It baffled me that I could never have just one drink. I hated the shame I felt
It had baffled me that I wanted to drink a lot. It baffled me that when I wasn't actually drinking, I was thinking about when I would be able to drink. In my 12 step program, I learned why I couldn't have just 1 drink. I learned I wasn't a failure or a weirdo. I learned that I had alcoholism. People helped me learn how to live a better life, freed from the chains of addiction. But for years, I was still incredibly embarrassed and ashamed and did not want people to know.

But, what if, 9 years ago, I decided to lose weight because I was harming myself with too many calories through sugar of fat? .... Would I have had the same feelings of shame like I did when I quit drinking alcohol? Would I feel like I needed to hide it as a secret? Would I worry that I would make people feel uncomfortable when I said "no, no seconds for me." Would people say, just eat less for 6 months and then you can go back to eating sweets/high fatty foods! It'll be fine!

I write this NOT to blame any person or group of people. Society has successfully made it perfectly normal to drink a legal drug to excess to cope with the normal realities of life. That's what made it so easy for me to hide my alcohol addiction. My ability to party hard was celebrated. Society cheers us when we wear shirts that say "drink wine because my baby whines." Do we see shirts that say "smoke that ciggy because your kids are exhausting you, so take a well deserved inhale"?

There is no shame in wanting to quit drinking . I believe in you 🥰.
#sober #soberlife #sobergratitudes #sobergratitudespodcast #wedorecover

Mar 15, 202145:28

S2;E37 Alcoholism Did Not Cause Autism

My own personal experiences of how sobriety helped me stop blaming myself for not just my children's autism, but for anything they struggled with- how I learned how to be other- centered, rather than self - centered in parenting.

Mar 10, 202134:03

S2;E36 Tanya: Through the discomfort , we feel the joy.

Today I spoke with Tanya Aouhrabka, from Tanya Ouhrabka (@tanyaheals) • Instagram photos and videos and Tanya Ouhrabka about how she has evolved from a spiritually sick, active alcoholic into a Life Coach where she guides women to "Heal the parts of you that want love. Remember the parts of you that know your innate answer to joy, passion, and purpose. Let’s begin your journey back to self, free from the constraints of who you think you’re “supposed to be” and what your life is “supposed to look like.”"

Mar 04, 202101:03:15

S2;E35 The Tool of pausing and listening in Sobriety

When I learned to pause before I spoke, and truly listen to my friend, it was both a relief for me (I am not responsible to solve their problems), and a relief for my friend because he felt heard.

Feb 22, 202128:14

S2;E34 Letting Go Gave Me Power

Being told to “Let Go,” when in sobriety can often feel like we are giving up our power. In my experience, (and much to my surprise ) letting go actually gave me MORE power. Listen to how that worked.

Feb 19, 202134:45

S2; E33: Michael , Sober Cancer Warrior

Michael from @michaeltoberteck ia my guest for today . He is self proclaimed a“SuperHero Coach, Gratitude Gang Leader, Cancer Warrior , Artist, Happiness Activist , Dad, Pop to little Lily and Josie,” and just all around great guy whose story of addiction to Sobriety is sure to inspire !

Feb 16, 202148:06

S2:E32 Love Yourself First

I could not authentically love others or let other love me until I forgave my past actions and behaviors and love myself as imperfect.

Feb 14, 202129:06

S2; E31: Children Do As They See

When we show our children that drinking alcohol excessively is how we relax or cope with life problems, they will do the same (most likely in my opinion).

Feb 11, 202125:40

S2;E30 Autism Did Not Make Me An Alcoholic

I share about how I was an alcoholic long before I had children . My sons’ Autism Diagnosis did not make me an alcoholic.

Feb 10, 202114:50

S2: E29: Hilary: The Gifts of Long Term Sobriety

Nowadays I am making more and more connections over social media in the sober community that are authentic and meaningful. Hilary, @time_to_fly_mama , is one of those people. In this episode, I get to talk with her about recovery, parenting, mommy wine culture, what helps us feel the real benefits of sobriety, and more.
She shares about her experience getting sober at 20 years old and what has key her sober and happy for 28 years! She offers an incredibly helpful perspective. Listen and you may be surprised with what you hear from my new friend, Hilary.

Feb 04, 202101:12:18

S2E28: Sarah : When I did the work, my outsides matched my insides.

Getting sober is really hard. Doing the work beyond just putting down the bottle is hard as well, but ohhhhhh, so worth it. This episode is dedicated to my “Normie” friend, Mary , who inspired me to so this episode. Thank you Mary. I love you and our friendship deeply. This episode is also dedicated to every mom in the world . You are worthy of self love. ❤️🙏🏻🥰

Jan 28, 202127:07

S2;E27: Jim Hernandez- Facing Past Traumas was The Key to Ending Relapse

Jim, from Jim Hernandez (@jher76) • Instagram photos and videos , Valor Fitness Clothing (VFC) (@valorfitnessclothing) • Instagram photos and videos & Women’s Activewear 💪🏼 LA ☀️ (@valorfitnessclothingwomen) • Instagram photos and videos is approaching 2 years of sobriety and has been in constant action- "Grounded Action" as he states, giving back, doing great things in the addiction community - literally on the streets of LA and through his clothing company, Valor Fitness Clothing. (1) Best Workout Clothes, Women and Mens Gym Clothes Online (valorfitnessclothing.com) & and he shares how he continues to expand his action in recovery to help others, working with youth and starting a podcast - Raw, Real and alot of Recovery • A podcast on Anchor Jim is perfect example of how to stay stopped! He did more than just stop drinking. He dug deep and learned how to let go of the traumas of his past by no longer playing the role of a victim. He lives a selfless life, giving back daily, focused on helping others and giving back. Thank you Jim for sharing your Recovery story with Sober Gratitudes!

Jan 23, 202143:06

S2: E26 Mike Govoni: Healing Beyond Recovery

My guest, Mike Govoni, and I discuss many things regarding addiction and trauma, and go into how true healing from traumic experiences begins when we face the pain on a very deep level with the support of a trained professional. He believes that "your trauma is a prerequisite to your {life} purpose" Mike, from Integrative Holistic Recovery Coaching | Mike Govoni and Mike • Healing Beyond Recovery (@mikegovoni) • Instagram photos and videos has 15 years of sobriety and is a certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach and a certified Addiction Recovery Coach. He has his own private practice as a trauma informed Integrative Holistic Recovery Coach. His program supports people in taking an integrative Holistic approach and addressing the whole person in Body Mind and Spirit, so that they can experience a much deeper healing transformation. He helps people heal the relationships with themselves. He helps people break the patterns that keep them stuck. He also hosts a podcast called The Healing Beyond Recovery PODCAST | Mike Govoni where he brings you leading experts in the field of trauma, addiction, recovery, spirituality, health and consciousness. As I love to show in each episode, Mike, is yet another example of a life dramatically changed after getting sober & the undeniable Hope in Recovery- that an amazing life is possible if we truly want it! Website: www.mikegovoni.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-beyond-recovery-podcast/id1506251076

Jan 10, 202101:00:26

S2E25: Kristen: Admitting Powerlessness over Alcohol saved My Life

Kristen from @authentically_unaltered is a beautiful sober woman, wife, mom , authentic in every way . I was drawn to her deep kindness and dedication to her recovery and helping others . I adore Kristen and grateful we finally found each other. We have become instant friends because of our ability to keep an open heart and see each other for who we truly are. This is one of the many gifts of sobriety . Happy New Year to you all !

Jan 01, 202158:20

S2E24: Erin Ranta: A beautiful life in sobriety after nearly dying from liver disease.

Erin Ranta , from Instagram account @soberpilatesmom,shares her incredible story of surviving near death from severe liver disease to a beautiful life in recovery ! Please visit her account where you can find movement videos under her IGTV for anyone who is looking for stretch/core/Pilates. The videos are casual and short. She is available for zoom private or small group Pilates, and soon to be available for recovery/life coach sessions (All hour sessions unless otherwise requested, and ALL sessions extremely personalized). Best way to reach is Email: Soberpilatesmom@gmail.com

Dec 29, 202044:59

Dear You....

Just sharing some of my experience about getting sober- that even though it is hard sometimes , it always gets easier and it is just a better life for me.

Dec 25, 202029:42

S2:E23: Clay F "Everything's Ok"

I'm so honored to have Clay F. back on my podcast for a second time. He was a stranger and my 6th guest back in January 2020, and has become a dear friend of mine and my family.
Much has changed for both of us since we first connected in January 2020.
Clay F is a dedicated and loyal member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 31 years. He is a loving husband and Godfather, faithful friend, and Author of 4 books which you can find on his website www.sarcasticbigbook.com .
On Clay's website, he states "The books come from a loving and helpful spirit, and its author has been guilty of everything the books contain. They aim to bring levity as well as provoke thought, as an inverted message often galvanizes the one that’s actually true."
You can also find him at www.Instagram.com/sarcastic.aa.book/
Please listen to his amazing podcast loaded with great recovery and lots of laughter at https://www.recovery radio.buzzsprout.com

Dec 18, 202034:30

S2;E22: Seija, Motivation , self care & service work in Sobriety

Seija from www.Instagram.com/s.nelson42/ , shares how her life turned around in amazing ways when she surrendered to her alcoholism. She is highly motivated in recovery doing service work daily. She is most visible doing service work with www.valorfitnessclothing.com

Dec 12, 202041:23

S2E21: Tara: Coping with Covid Holidays

My dear friend, Tara, who has over 13 years of sobriety in the program of AA, shares what the holidays were like for her in active alcoholism compared to how they are today. We get into a conversation about the covid holidays as well, and how we are coping with that as mothers.

Dec 10, 202026:03

S2:E20 Gill: The impact of alcohol on sleep patterns

✨During the holiday's we may not get enough sleep. Add alcohol consumption, the quality of our sleep declines and over time can negatively impact our internal physical, emotional and psychological health. In this episode, my guest, Gill, a Biochemist, and a woman in recovery, shares her knowledge on this topic.
✨After desperately trying to learn moderation for five years, Gillian's drinking progressed to a terrifying place. Seeing no other options, she chose to embrace her forever sobriety. With a BS in Chemistry and a MS in Biology, she is dedicated to learning about why she can't drink like everyone else and what is going on in the brain. In the Sober Powered Podcast, Gillian will share how she stopped chasing the buzz, the science of alcohol addiction, and why sober life is the best life. On her podcast, she talks about the science of and psychology of addiction. She mixes her own experiences in with hard science of addiction.
✨Please visit Gill at Gill | Sober Powered Podcast (@sober.powered) • Instagram photos and videos
and @sober.powered | Linktree

Dec 05, 202049:43

S2;E19 Gayle from Sober Bliss

Gayle is my guest during this "Staying Sober Through The Holidays" series. In sobriety, Gayle has dedicated her life to helping women stuck in the destructive cycle of drinking to find freedom from alcohol and transform their lives. She does this with the variety of coaching programs that she offers on her website, Sober Bliss - Coaching Program to Help You Achieve an Alcohol Free Life .
Currently, she is offering a special holiday coaching workshop called "Magical AF Christmas Experience." She proclaims self care and connection are two important things to do during these difficult times and during the holiday season.
Listen to hear more!
Where you can find Gayle from Sober Bliss:
Gayle Macdonald (@sober_bliss) • Instagram photos and videos
Sober Bliss - Coaching Program to Help You Achieve an Alcohol Free Life (sober-bliss.com)
Sober Bliss | Facebook

Dec 03, 202035:46

S2,E18: Chris Nell & Sober Holidays

Chris , my dear friend from South Africa, who Hosts a podcast called “Having A Cuppa” shares his story and provides insight on his experience staying sober during the holidays . Please visit Chris at Chrisnell.co.za to learn more about this talented young man - he’s a multi-tiered performer with experience in Broadcasting, Film , TV and voiceover ! He is beyond a “triple threat” with regards to talent !!

Nov 29, 202001:01:12

S2:E17 Sarah : Staying Sober during the Holidays🍁🍗🎄🕎

This episode starts off the “Staying Sober During The Holidays “ series where I share my own personal experiences in early sobriety about managing to stay stopped during the holiday season. Subscribe to my podcast for alerts on upcoming episodes with guests discussing their experiences & tips about staying sober during the holiday season!

Nov 24, 202047:55

S2:E16 Jackson: True Recovery Occurs When We Stay Stopped

I had a blast talking with Jackson, my friend in recovery, who owns and operates the official recovery apparel brand, Stay Stopped. They "have created an Authentic Recovery Lifestyle Brand to attract unity and to encourage sustained long-term sobriety." When you "wear recovery, [you] live recovery."
You can purchase apparel at staystopped.shop/
You can find his website at: www.staystoppedunited.org/
He can be reached at staystoppedunited@gmail.com or his Instagram account www.instagram.com/stay.stopped/

Nov 14, 202056:32

S2;E15 Matt: A life Recovered

Matt from the Instagram account, @aliferecovered, once a drug addict and alcoholic who lost everything, shares how his life has changed drastically since finding sobriety and because he put great effort into his recovery program. He is visible on Instagram www.instagram.com/aliferecovered/ where he features others who were once trapped in addiction and are now recovering out loud to help others who are struggling. Visit his account to be featured! Please follow him on Instagram for inspiration and hope!

Nov 02, 202046:33

S2;E14 Dominique: A "Unique Pivot;" helping others

Dominique, from the Instagram account www.instagram.com/uniquepivot/ is my guest today on Sober Gratitudes. In 2010, Dominque needed surgery to address an incredibly painful medical condition. Post-surgery, doctors prescribed her with a combination of medications to help with the pain and in 4 years, she found herself addicted, obsessively pill counting and even stealing pills from her sick relative. The shame of being found out almost cost her her life due to an accidental overdose. Not long after, she decided to reach out for help.
She has now dedicated her life to helping others who are addicted to Opioids in a soon to be released website - www.uniquepivott.com. You can also find her helping others at her instagram account. Please visit her and follow her account! She is a true inspiration!
If you are struggling with drug addiction of any kind or alcoholism or any type of mental health related disorders, please visit www.samhsa.gov/ and you will be helped. If you are in a state of crisis, please dial 911.

Oct 31, 202038:45

S2: E13: Coming Out Sober & Ending Stigmas with Christopher Laury

Christopher, a former college co-ed of mine from Allegheny College, has 13 years sobriety after many attempts to get clean and sober. His sober date is 5/28/10. Before getting sober he came out as Gay and found a community there. It would be years before he finally quit drugs and alcohol. Since getting sober his life has had a complete transformation. Sobriety allowed him to be his total authentic self with no shame. Follow him on Instagram @christopherlaury

Oct 22, 202056:13

S2: E12 “Raising The Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture” with Author Lisa Boucher

Award winning Author , Lisa Boucher, has over 30 years of sobriety through the program of Alcoholics Anonomous, is a mother of twin adult sons and has been an RN for nearly 30 years as well. Please visit her website - raising the bottom.com, follow her on Twitter @LBoucherAuthor and Instagram @lboucherauthor and FaceBook @raisingthebottom

Oct 16, 202059:37

S2: E11: “Ballad of A Sober Man: An ER Doctor's Journey of Recovery”

Dr. JD Remy share's about his book, "Ballad of A Sober Man An ER Doctor's Journey of Recovery." Publication date 10/6/20
You can find him on Twitter twitter.com/remy_jd
You can purchase his Memoir on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B08GM6PRBT

Oct 03, 202028:34

S2;E10 Don Cummins: Breaking Free From The Prison Within

Don shares how is life took a complete turn when he finally accepted help and was willing to do the work. His story is so unbelievable that he wrote a memoir called, The Prison Within: A Memoir of Breaking Free don-cummins.com/

Sep 21, 202028:27

S2E9: Sobriety: A Gift For Our Children. With Celeste Yvonne

Things get really real with my guest and founder of The Ultimate Mom Challenge, Celeste Yvonne. Https://www.andwhatamom.com

Sep 12, 202038:13

S2;E8 Miracles Of Recovery with Harriet Hunter

An amazing interview with a woman - Harriet Hunter- who spends pretty much all her time doing service with others. Her mission is much like mine - helping people find the Hope in recovery . Please go check out her website at https://www.harriethunter.org where you can buy her book and get FREE audio of daily medications that are so uplifting and inspiring . You can also find her on Twitter at @elizza6 . Her book won the President’s Book Award from the Florida Authors & Publishers Association, Inc.

Sep 04, 202048:55

S2; E7 Sober Is The New Cool

Kim Bellas, from www.soberisthenewcool.org/ decided to stop drinking to support her son with a siezure disorder, and she got a lot more than she expected. Listen here.

Aug 29, 202034:57

S2; E6 with Clean Twin Mom

Ellen, from @cleantwinmom shares about her struggles with drugs and alcohol and infertility. She is living a better life now that she is sober and is dedicating herself to helping others who have experienced struggles much like her own !

Aug 25, 202029:23

S2; E5 Life with Gentry

Gentry , from Instagram account @lifewithgentry twitter account @lifewithgentry and website www.lifewithgentry.com

Aug 16, 202001:06:35

Season 2: Episode 4: Ang, from Sober During Crisis Podcast

Ang, who identifies as non-binary, is a stand up comedian, teacher and hosts an amazing podcast called Sober During Crisis on Podbean, I love this conversation with Ang. It's my first episode recorded on Zoom where we can see each other so it makes for a very different kind of episode that you will surely enjoy. Sit back and relax or take a long walk and listen to some great material, then go to her podcast for more good stuff!

Aug 11, 202001:19:38

Season 2, Episode 3: Wayne, From “A Soul of a Phoenix”

Wayne, The Soul Of A Phoenix, is a substance abuse speaker with over 34 years of sobriety . He tells us an incredible story with courage and full transparency. You can find him on Twitter , and Instagram. He also has a website where you can book him for speaking engagements. Http://www.thesoulofaphoenix.com

Aug 04, 202059:37

Season 2, Episode 1: Brian Hyman. “Turning Our Mess Into A Message.”

Brian Hyman, a Yogi from California, who recently created/published the 30-day audio course at insighttimer.com, - “Recovery: Principles for a Purposeful Life,” shares about his journey to get to emotional sobriety. Brian teaches Yoga as a form of recovery from addictions of all kinds at a California rehabilitation center. https://www.brianhymanyoga.com/

Jul 25, 202001:02:59

Season 2 Episode 2 with Kevin

Kevin my pal who calls me “Kid.”

Jul 25, 202029:42

Bonus Episode with “Resurrektion” Jen Elizabeth

Jen, Author of Shape of a Woman and Instagram account @resurrektion_of_me and author of “Shape of a Woman”. Jen will be the keynote speaker at a virtual event on Zoom to help support www.mrs-wilsons.org - a rehab near and dear to me on July 21st at 7pm. All are invited to this open live event!! Meeting ID : 965 2938 0258 Passcode: 894548 If you miss it, you still can watch it when you go to Mrs Wilsons website .

Jul 13, 202001:09:04

Episode 24: Season 1 Finale! A Thank you Episode

A snap shot of gratitudes from each episode from Season 1 in honor, and with thanks to all my guests who have made this podcast more than I ever imagined.

Jun 07, 202016:44

Episode 23: Victoria. A Recovery Trailblazer ending stigmas.

...warning - talk of trauma in this episode which may effect some listeners.... my guest for this episode - Dr. Victoria F. Burns from Instagram account @betesandbites got sober in 2013 and is a fierce advocate for ending stigmas around trauma, addiction and mental health. She is a courageous trailblazer in her profession - a profession that typically suggests to “be quiet” about being in recovery. She is a transparent warrior, who speaks her truths about being in recovery while holding a PhD and treating others.

May 31, 202001:00:30

Episode 22: Carmell. Increased Self healing = increased compassion for others.

In this episode I get to talk (and laugh a lot!) with my friend , Carmell , from www.carmellpelly.com, who inspired me a few years ago to lean into my desire to begin a recovery podcast . She has been sober for 15 years and has a comprehensive website that houses her own podcast in Recovery LifeStyles , coaching classes, zoom interviews with many inspiring humans in the recovery realm, and so much more ! Follow her on Instagram at @carmellpelly

May 24, 202058:46

Episode 21: Cassie. An extraordinary story of transformation

Cassie, from Instagram account @cass.andralynn , lived a turbulent life as a youngster in her family of origin where she first starting using drugs and alcohol. Pull up her Instagram account while you listen to her extraordinary story of transformation from drug addiction to a Certified Life Coach “obsessed with activating women to achieve their full potential and create a life of their dreams.”

May 18, 202059:33

Episode 20: Jay. Getting Sober Meant Healing The Pain

I am incredibly humbled to have Jay Barnard of chefrecovery.com, on my podcast for this episode . He shares his jaw dropping story of drug and alcohol addiction, prison time , institutions, suicide attempts and how he finally got sober . Now, over 12 years clean and sober he is a highly successful CEO & Corporate Chef at Freshwater Cuisine in Ontario, Canada. The rest of his time is spent doing service work from the rooms of his recovery program to venues all over Canada , like The Salvation Army and TEDx talks. Thank you Jay for taking the time to join my podcast family non helping me to share and celebrate the hope in recovery !!

May 14, 202001:15:42

Episode 19: Tim, former Heroin Addict turned “Sober Guru”

Tim, a former IV heroin drug addict, shares with incredible transparency and courage about how he always felt something was missing - a void- and how an opiate prescription from a car accident turned into a means of numbing his emotions that were never addressed. Opiates to IV Heroin drug use....Learn how an emotional breakthrough and surrendering to his disease resulted into a renewed self love, sense of belonging and purpose. This “Sober Guru” created a huge online support program (The Sober Guru), and a 34k following Facebook page . This is an episode that inspired me being measure. PLEASE Take an hour to soak up this Incredible story of hope and redemption. Visit his Facebook site “The Sober Guru and his website www.thesoberguru.com/ or call at (866) 316 - 4557

May 11, 202001:12:39

Episode 18: Mackenzie: “Living happy, joyous and free!”

Never feeling comfortable in her own skin, Mackenzie turned to alcohol to help her feel “normal,” and medicate her anxiety. Her entire young life she was Riddled with shame, guilt and perfectionism - this only fueled her addiction. Until one night, after hours of drinking , she was left on a snow bank ..... listen to Mackenzie’s incredible story of courage and willingness to end her battle with alcohol. See her beautiful life on Instagram at @mackenziekiesel .

May 07, 202052:29

Episode 17: Mike. Finding Inner Peace in Sobriety

Today’s guest is a brave young man who got sober while working as an Intelligence Specialist with the Navy. He is a husband and father and is so grateful to finally be free of the chains of addiction . He went to rehab to bravely wrestle with some past demons and let go of some difficult emotions. He was a joy to talk with and listen to his happiness with being sober.

May 05, 202047:50

Episode 16: Karen. The Gift of Desperation

Learn the amazing way I met my special new friend , and the guest of today’s episode . Karen shares her story from active alcoholism to 9 years of sobriety. She truly believes that her desperation , willingness and courage helped her to get sober. Her daily work in AA and gratitude is what keeps her sober, one day at a time. ❤️🙏🏻

Apr 21, 202001:00:40

Episode 15: Kenny Down , Living an Awakened Life

Today's guest is Author and awakened spiritual seeker, Kenny G. Down. Kenny's story is amazing! His transformation from active addiction to recovery is incredibly inspiring. Now that he is sober, he spends time writing. Through his writings and Vlogs, he encourages spiritual seekers to rid themselves of harmful thinking and pursue their hearts desire; creating the life they were meant to live. Kenny has an incredible calmness and peace about him. I actually felt so relaxed and serene after our conversation. After the episode , be sure to visit his website at newthoughtlife.org. There, you can connect with him and his work and learn more about what he can offer you in enriching your spiritual life.

Www.Newthoughtlife.org
Twitter Account @newthoughtlife

Mar 23, 202051:38

Episode 14: Steve. "Stuck in the Attic"

Steven Michael Matthews, Host of the anchor podcast "Stuck in Attic"

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuck-in-the-attic/id1493411991

and Instagram account, https://www.instagram.com/soberlife78/

tells of a life of drugs, alcohol, chaos and consequences, that is now turned into a life of faith, service, health! He considers himself a "sober athlete" inspiring people to take action and improve their lives! He is 12 years clean and sober!

Steve's transformation is one to celebrate and shows us how much hope there is in recovery from addiction and alcoholism.

Mar 16, 202028:33

Episode 13: Michelle. Waking Up Free

In today’s episode , I speak with Michelle , an autism mom, former educator and special education specialist with a focus on autism spectrum disorders . Michelle is a fierce advocate for creating and maintaining an education system that fits all children. She also hugely advocates for parental self care . Michelle uses her educational credentials, knowledge and creative gifts to offer various ways for parents in recovery with special needs children , to express their feelings about daily living. Michelles biggest accomplishment is being a proud mom in recovery. She is dedicated to reaching out and helping other moms fighting to get and stay sober . See and buy her work on amazon.com/author/michellegutierrez The Link in her Instagram bio. Her Instagram account is www.instagram.com/wakingupfree

Mar 11, 202042:57

Episode 12: Dan. “Sobriety Gave Me Purpose.”

My guest in this episode is Dan. He has been in recovery for over 10 years & is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor & Certified Clinical Supervisor at the Caldwell Counseling Center in Houston Texas. Dan also offers teletherapy through his practice in many states ! www.caldwellcounselingcenter.net

Mar 04, 202043:05

Episode 11: Malia. A Richer Life In Sobriety

My friend in real life, Malia, reminds us how we get to really show up for life and be truly fulfilled in body, mind and spirit , when we quit alcohol for good.

Feb 26, 202050:53

Episode 10: Gigi Langer. 50 Ways To Worry Less Now

Gigi Langer, received her PhD at Stanford University and is an award winning author having written "50 Ways to Worry Less Now." She is also a recovering alcoholic.

Gigi's story tells us that alcoholism does not discriminate.

Gigi Langer, PhD

50 Ways to Worry Less Now

Winner: 2018 Indie Excellence Award

www.gigilanger.com

Feb 19, 202001:00:09

Episode 9: Ann, Coming Clean and learning to be authentic

Author of her memoir "Coming Clean," Ann shares about her story of ending her "affair with alcohol" and learning to be her true authentic self!

Feb 12, 202048:56

Episode 8: Gabby. “Finding Peace In Sobriety as an Autism Mom”

My Guest for this episode is, Gabby, from www.recoveringartfully.com. She is an Autism Mom and she is Sober.
She shares about difficult personal experiences in active addiction including a suicide attempt, and her courageous work to change her program of recovery, with the help of another alcoholic. She shares her gratitudes in sobriety including an improved relationship with her husband, and becoming a more present mother to her son with Autism.
I love Gabby's story because it is an example of how when we, as parents, make positive progress through sobriety, our children make progress, too.
For Gabby, getting sober gave her a better and more manageable life. It also meant finding peace in recovery as an Autism Mom.
I can really identify with Gabby's story. I have 2 children with Autism. For me, getting sober meant no more blaming myself for my childrens' challenges.
In my experience, drinking alcohol was a coping mechanism for issues in my life. One of those issues was coping with my own insecurities and fears with being an Autism Mom. In recovery, I developed the tools that helped me parent with more confidence and selflessness, and I see the positive results in my children today!
If you are parent who is struggling, it is never too late to ask for help.
If you have a child with Autism and need help, call The American Autism Association at 877 654 GIVE
For help with addiction or mental health issues, call 800 662 HELP.

Feb 05, 202050:17

Episode 7: Emily. “Staying Grounded In The Truth”

Emily, from https://www.instagram.com/emily_redondo/, no longer wasting her days in addiction, shares her heroic story of overcoming chronic relapsing by changing just one thing.

Jan 29, 202058:51

Episode 6: Clay, “Living a life that was worth saving”

Clay, from, instagram.com/sarcastic.aa.book , is an author and a podcast host with long term sobriety. He is a funny guy who doesn't take himself too seriously, and has humbly achieved 30 years of sobriety, one day at a time.

Check out Clay's website! www.sarcasticbigbook.com ("The Version no one should take seriously")

Check out Clay's podcast! Recovery Radio- KMP3, recoveryradio.buzzsprout.com

Jan 22, 202049:10

Episode 5: Manny. Sobriety in the face of Cancer

My guest , Manny, shares how battling cancer was made easier because she is emotionally sober.

Jan 15, 202046:32

Episode 4: Brad. Letting Go Gave Me Power!

Brad, from, Instagram.com/just_brad_mmxv , shares how he came from near homelessness, and is now working towards a career in addiction counseling. An amazing story of transformation that you won't want to miss!

Jan 08, 202052:13

Episode 3: Julie. "The Joy of Self Discovery"

In this episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Julie from www.instagram.com/julie__ann__davidson/
Recording this episode was initially scary for her, but she found the courage to "punch fear in its face," and go for it!
You will be glad she knocked out fear because she will truly inspire you with her passion for life and the gratitude she has because she quit alcohol for good!
She shares how she pealed some layers to find the reasons why she drank, and then discovered the incredible freedom that comes from living a sober life!
She is so excited to share with you the FREEDOM in sobriety, and hopes that her story will help at least 1 person.
I have a feeling she will help many more.

Jan 01, 202047:31

Episode 2: Paul. Life With No Artificial Filters.

Paul Silva, of www.paulsilvacoaching.com, and I discuss the mind shift that occurs when we stop drinking and get emotionally sober.

Jan 01, 202035:39

Episode 1: Sarah & Sober Gratitudes

Sarah , the creator and host of Sober Gratitudes

Jan 01, 202001:58

What is this podcast about?

If you drink alcohol or not, you will be inspired by the stories of former drinkers whose lives changed dramatically when the quit drinking for good. Sober Gratitudes Podcast does not promote or endorse any specific kind of recovery . When me or my guests discuss what keeps us sober it is simply to share what works for us, not intended to cause controversy or harm people. SG purpose is to help save lives.

Dec 03, 201900:33

Sober Gratitudes

By Sarah Elizabeth

Available on

S2; E7 Sober Is The New Cool

Sober Gratitudes Aug 29, 2020

My Sobriety and My Chronic Illness

S4; E4: How to "Love More, Now" with sober author, Gigi Langer, Phd

S4; E3: Interview with Lisa Avelleyra, author of "Get me to the Abbey." From near suicide to a sober life of peace and freedom.

If You are Desperate to Stop Drinking...

Quitting Alcohol Changes Nothing and Everything

S4; E2: Alcoholism, AA & The Big Book explained with "Mrs. Jones."

Comparing my Drinking to others Drinking kept me Drunk

S4; E1: My Guest is my husband, John.

How to Quiet your Inner Critic (if you have one )

I quit.... again

A deeper dive into the phenomenon of craving (alcohol)

New Years Resolutions that have to do with alcohol

6 suggestions for you when you choose a sober life.

How Writing My Obituary Got Me Sober

Life Beyond Sobriety: Why and How I Stay Stopped

8 Ways to Help Make Early Sobriety Easier

My First Sober Thanksgiving

10 things that held me back from getting sober

How I knew I was addicted to alcohol.

15 Things I would tell myself after my first recovery meeting.

Daily Dose of Hope: What is behind your cabinet doors?

Dose of Hope: "But life will be boring if I quit!!"

A Dose of Hope: "If only people would do what I want them to!"

Dose of Hope: All that I lost when I quit drinking

A Dose of Hope for you today: We CAN continue to heal!

A Dose of Hope : Trusting Your Gut 9/16/22

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 3/13/22: Be Gentle with Yourself

A "Dose of Hope" for you today: You Have Purpose!

"Dose of Hope" Healing Traumas 3/3/22

S3; E6: With Tim Lodgen

A "Dose of Hope" for you! 2/24/22

A "Dose of Hope" for you! 2/22/22

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 2/17/22

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 2/15/22

Daily Dose of Hope 2/8/22

A "Dose of Hope" with, my friend, Shannan. 2/3/22

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 1/24/22

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 1/23/22

A "Dose of Hope" for you today, 1/22/22

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/21/22

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/20/22

S3;E5 Today I talk with Laurie from Laur's World

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/17/22

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/14/22

Bonus Episode "take 2" from 1/12/22 Dose of Hope

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope today, 1/11/22

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/9/22

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/7/22

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/6/22

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/5/22

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/3/22

Bonus Episode: Get your Dose of Hope (in sobriety) today, 1/2/22

Bonus Episode: Get Your Dose of Hope in Sobriety Today, 1/1/22

Bonus Episode: Letting Go- an ingredient in a strong foundation in recovery

Bonus Episode: Let's Recover Together (it's easier that way, in my experience)

Bonus Episode: Today's Dose of Hope (Recovering Together)

Bonus Episode: A Dose of Hope (in sobriety)

Bonus Episode: Listen & find out !

Bonus Episode: We Don't Have to Do This Alone

Bonus Episode: Long Term Sobriety is Possible

Bonus Episode: There is a way out of the rabbit hole

Bonus Episode: I Am Not Unique (Part 2 from yesterday's ramblings)

Bonus Episode: Drinking Sobriety

Grateful for you

Bonus Episode: Controlling an Active Alcoholic

Bonus Episode: New Confidence as a result of Sobriety

S3;E4 Mike from Silenced By Stigma

S3;E3 Holding Onto Secrets Holds Us Back with Forrest

S3; E2 I am sober today because I trusted my gut

S3; E1: True Sobriety is an Inside Job

S2:E62 Holiday Weekend & Staying Sober

Monday's With Mackenzie- Summer Reflections & Series Wrap Up

S2:E61; Honoring sadness in sobriety.

S2;E60 Sobriety's Impact On Relationships

Monday's With Mackenzie - Bringing Recovery to the "Real World".