Sober Friends
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Sober Friends
The Sober Friends Podcast is a weekly show where you can listen to inspiring and honest conversations about sobriety, recovery, and wellness. Hosted by Matt J who has been there and done that, this podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about living a sober and fulfilling life. Whether you’re...
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E250: The Straw Man Chapter of the Big Book
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In this episode, Matt and Steve take a hard look at We Agnostics, one of the most debated chapters in the AA Big Book. Matt admit...
E249 Looks Fine on the Outside, Falling Apart on the Inside
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ver tell yourself, “I can’t be an alcoholic — I still have a job, a house, and a family”?
This week, Matt and Steve dive in...
E248: What to Say When Someone Asks Why You Don’t Drink
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It’s one of the most awkward moments in sobriety when someone offers you a drink and you are not sure what to say. Do you tell th...
E247: Loving Your Enemies (Even When You Don’t Want To)
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Sometimes forgiveness feels impossible, especially when you’re sure the other person doesn’t deserve it. In this episode, Matt an...
E246: Grateful, Not Special: Rebecca’s Recovery Story
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Rebecca calls herself a “textbook alcoholic,” but her recovery journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, she opens up ab...
E245: What Sloppy Drunks Taught Me About Sobriety
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At the Big E, one of the biggest fairs in the country, I couldn’t help but notice how quickly things turned sloppy once the drink...
E244: Finding Peace When the World Feels Unsafe
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Some weeks, the world feels like too much. Shocking news, painful anniversaries, and even everyday moments can stir up old fears...
E243: Faith-Based Sobriety vs. The Scientific Method
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What really keeps people sober: faith, science, or a mix of both?
In this episode of the Sober Friends Podcast, Matt and St...
E242: Why You Shouldn't Read the Big Book Alone
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The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was originally designed to be a sponsor in your pocket when there were no meetings to attend...
E241: The Secret to Step 12: It Helps You More Than Them
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In this episode of the Sober Friends Podcast, Matt and Steve dig into Step 12 of the program: carrying the message and practicing...
E240: Alcohol Wasn’t My Problem — This Was
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We say alcohol is the problem — but for me, alcohol was the solution to something deeper. In this episode, I share my story of li...
E239: AA, Therapy, and Everything in Between
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Alcohol was just the symptom. Matt and Steve talk about childhood wounds, confidence, and why lasting sobriety can take more than...
E238: Oops, Was That Alcohol?
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You’re out to celebrate—a birthday dinner at the hibachi grill, maybe a wedding, or just a backyard barbecue. Then it happens. So...
E237: Is It Bad Enough Yet?
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Is it really that bad—or are you just starting to wonder? In this episode of the Sober Friends podcast, we talk about that quiet...
E236: Angels with Dirty Faces: Amber Hollingsworth on Seeing the Good in Addiction
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What if the person you love isn’t broken—just buried under addiction?
In this powerful episode, I sit down with addiction c...
E235: Help Wanted: Why It’s Hard to Ask and Harder to Accept
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In this episode of The Sober Friends Podcast, Matt and Steve get real about something that challenges many of us in sobriety—aski...
E234: Planes, Panic, and Staying Sober
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Getting out of your comfort zone is hard — especially in sobriety. In this episode, Matt and Steve dive into the real-life anxiet...
E233: What Happens When the Pink Cloud Fades?
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In early sobriety, everything feels possible. You’re sleeping better, your skin looks great, and the world seems full of hope—tha...
E232: The Booze Stopped Working- Marcy R.s Wake-Up Call in COVID
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What happens when the wine stops working—and you’re left alone with yourself? In this raw and powerful episode, Marcy R. shares h...
E231: When Everything Hits at Once—and You Stay Sober Anyway
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It’s Matt, and I’m flying solo this week with a raw and personal episode about stress, burnout, and trying to hold it all togethe...
E230: Staying Sober All Summer Long
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Summer’s here—and with it comes road trips, cookouts, sports tournaments, and beach vacations. For those of us in recovery, that...
E229: Can You Have Fun Without Drinking? Yes—Here’s How
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In this episode of the Sober Friends Podcast, we’re diving into what it really takes to stay sober during the summer—starting wit...
E228: Kindness Isn’t Weak, It’s a Superpower in Recovery
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On this episode of the Sober Friends podcast, we dive deep into the idea that kindness isn’t some fluffy, feel-good concept—it’s...
E227: Staying Sober When Life Gets Chaotic- Balance, Busyness, and Letting Go of Control
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Matt and Steve dive into the real-life challenges of maintaining sobriety when life gets busy—from caregiving and family obligati...
E226: No Perfect Recovery- Finding Strength in Fellowship
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Steve and Matt explore why fellowship is a critical "linchpin" in long-term recovery. They share personal stories about how conne...
E225: The Mountain with Many Paths: Diverse Spiritual Journeys in Sobriety
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"'Stop believing in me. I want you to believe in you.' In this powerful episode, we dive into one of recovery's most challenging...
E224- When You Can't Change Others- Acceptance as a Pathway to Peace in Sobriety
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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into one of recovery's most challenging yet transformative principles: acceptance. Why is...
E223: Catching the Algorithm of Kindness- How Recovery Teaches Us to Fight Resentment
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In this heartfelt episode of Sober Friends, hosts Matt and Steve explore how kindness can be our secret weapon in recovery. In a...
E222: Medication in Recovery- When Is It Right for Your Sobriety Journey?
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In this candid episode of the Sober Friends Podcast, Matt opens up about his recent decision to start taking prescribed stimulant...
E221: Celebrating Sobriety- Anniversaries, Milestones, and Different Paths to Recovery
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In this episode, Matt celebrates 11 years of sobriety coinciding with his daughter's birthday, while Steve shares his perspective...
E220: Wasted Energy- Breaking Free from the 'Why Me?' Mindset in Recovery
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Join Steve and Matt as they dive deep into how self-pity and victim mentality can become energy drains in recovery. Steve vulnera...
E219: When Your Spouse Drinks But You Don't- Navigating Sobriety in a Mixed Household
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In this thought-provoking episode of Sober Friends, hosts Matt, and Steve tackle a common challenge in recovery: maintaining sobr...
E218: Turning Pain into Purpose- Spiritual Growth Through Sobriety with Katie Campbell
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In this inspiring conversation, Katie Campbell, board-certified holistic health coach and founder of Mindful Constitution, shares...
E217: Finding Where I Belong- From Code-Switching to Sobriety with Colbi
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In this powerful episode, elementary teacher and TikTok creator Colbi (@collect.the.similarities) shares her journey from using a...
E216: Beyond Belief- Navigating Higher Powers and Personal Spirituality in Recovery
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In this thought-provoking episode of Sober Friends, Matt and Steve engage in a candid conversation about spirituality in recovery...
E215: Embracing Change in Recovery- Moving Forward Without Fear
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In this insightful episode of the Sober Friends podcast, hosts Steve and Matt explore the critical role of change in sustained so...
E214: Extending a Hand- The Power of Helping Others in Sobriety
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In this episode of The Sober Friends Podcast, Matt and Steve dive into the heart of what makes the 12-step program so impactful:...
E213: Finding Peace in What We Can't Control- A Recovery Discussion on Anxiety, Work Stress, and Joy
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In this intimate conversation, the Sober Friends hosts dive deep into one of recovery's most challenging aspects: dealing with th...
E212: Breaking Free from Isolation- How Social Connection Saves Lives in Recovery
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In this powerful episode of Sober Friends, hosts Matt and Steve dive deep into the critical connection between isolation and addi...
E211: The Evolution of Recovery- Exploring Modern Sobriety Programs and Meeting Dynamics
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Sober Friends podcast, Steve and Matt dive deep into the changing landscape of recovery...