Season 2 - Episode 1: In this episode I will reintroduce myself and re-share my sobriety story for any new listeners or for those that might not have had a chance to listen to my very first episode. As always, thank you very much for taking some time out of your day to listen to me ramble lol. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, especially alcoholism, just know you are not alone, I hear you, and I understand. Trust me when I say it does get better, take it day by day, don't look too far ahead, go easier on yourself, but always wake up and be willing to put the work in. God bless.

In this episode my guest is my sister, Victoria. We discuss some of the struggles she has gone through with drug use and how she overcame those struggles. I also get her perspective on what my addiction looked like from the outside from someone so close to me.

As usual thank you for listening to me, if you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this weeks episode I talk about trust and how it relates to my addiction and now my sobriety. Trust is a key piece in any relationship, without it there isn't much of a relationship at all. Being in active addiction you betray a lot of people through lying, cheating, etc. Some people may never trust me again but I understand and respect why. Just like a persons reputation, it can take years to develop trust but only a second to lose it all.

As usual thank you for listening to me, if you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I discus my experience attending my first big event sober. I will share with you anything I learned, experienced, and offer any tips to someone wishing to attend similar events in sobriety. Overall it was a great and memorable experience, I am glad I woke up the next day and remembered it all and without feeling like trash.

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I have a special guest and her name is Kate Linkosky. Kate is a mom of three kids, a recovering alcoholic in sobriety, and has a passion for health and wellness. In this episode Kate shares her addiction story as well as how her life is in sobriety, we also discus being sober parents and how grateful we are to raise our children through our sobriety.

You can find her on Instagram as mentioned in the episode:
@_thatsobermama 

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I will talk about the term "Rock Bottom" and what that has meant for me. Addiction can drag us to some of the lowest points in our life and keep us there if we let it, it takes extreme courage and strength to recover from these circumstances, but it is very possible. I will offer my advice on how to deal with hitting rock bottom and my experience hitting rock bottom when I was drinking. Do not let your addiction control you forever, it is easier said then done, but I promise you things will get better even if you make the smallest of efforts to get sober/clean.

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I will tell you that there is almost a 100% chance you will think about drinking in sobriety, BUT it is not the thought that is the problem, and I will tell you how I deal with those kind of thoughts. In the second portion of my episode I also talk about those feelings and emotions that we have tried for so long to run away from by drinking and using drugs, and now being sober we have to face them. It doesn't have to be as scary as you think, trust me.

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I'll discuss the first 100 days of my sobriety. I will share my experience and anything I have learned or noticed along the way. It doesn't have to be as scary as you think.

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I have a special guest and his name is Matt Gardiner. Matt is a passionate and empathetic Recovery Coach & Life Coach who has helped numerous people get out of their 'stuck stories' and move towards the life of their dreams.

He focuses on changing the language & words, and the stories you've been attaching to the events in your life.

Better words + better breathing = better life.

Matt's vision of Recovery includes an active and healthy lifestyle, that also includes planning for some very deliberate, relaxing downtime for self-care and healing.

Matt is also a gifted musician and Sound Therapist, which compliments his work as a Coach.

'Beyond Recovery' is a podcast hosted by Matt, where guests come on to share their journeys to, and through, recovery."

✅ https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555
✅ www.recoveryroadmap.me
✅ @recoveryroadmap.me (IG & TikTok)
✅ @mattgardinerLIVE (YouTube & Facebook)

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I have a special guest. His name is Tj and he is the founder of  the Costal Recovery Community which is a community built to provide continuing care to sustain long-term recovery/sobriety. They offer a variety of programs such as drug and alcohol addiction treatment, 12-step meetings, and family programs. In this episode Tj also shares his personal story and his struggles with addiction. If you have a chance please check out his website and the few other links I have provided below:

https://coastalrecoverycommunity.com/
https://therapythreads.ca/
https://www.hyperecoverycoach.com/emo...

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I'll discuss repairing relationships that were damaged during your addiction. It is possible but it takes time and effort. Sobriety has allowed me the chance to repair and heal these relationships.

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I'll discuss relapsing being a part of recovery, moving forward with sobriety can be very hard once you have relapsed but it is not impossible and must be done. There is no shame in starting from Day 1 again. I also talk about mental illness and how it relates to my addiction.

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort, it never takes a day off, but I know neither will you. It won't be easy but you got this.

In this episode I'll discuss what my experience has been so far with being a young adult in sobriety and the thought of not having fun without alcohol. 

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort. It won't be easy but I know you got this.

In this first episode I'll discuss my story leading up to my current sobriety, what it was like, what happened, and what it is like now. I will also talk about potential topic ideas for upcoming episodes.

If you are trying to get sober or are new to sobriety, go easy on yourself, take it one day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time). Recovery/sobriety takes time and constant effort. It won't be easy but I know you got this.