Navigating Sober Living with Torie: From Not Drinking Alcohol to Healing
In this episode, Torie shares her journey from growing up surrounded by alcohol in Rhode Island. Torie discusses her struggles with self-judgment, societal pressures, and quiet drinking. She embarked on international travels and hoped it would fill the void and change things. Torie recounts her turning point in 2021, when she decided to quit drinking and focus on meaningful healing. Her story emphasizes the importance of inner healing and addressing the different layers of life while maintaining sobriety.
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Contact Torie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/teafortorie/
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Quitting Alcohol And Getting Sober Changed Everything for Madeline, Pete and Mary Updates.
Inspiring Sobriety Journeys with Madeline, Pete, and Mary. Madeline discusses her sober travels and community support, Pete shares his 13-year sobriety journey and career progress, and Mary talks about her retreats and the healing power of nature. They all emphasize the importance of community, personal growth, and not giving up.
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Madeline: https://www.instagram.com/happiestsober/
Pete: https://www.instagram.com/pete_sousa/
Mary: https://www.instagram.com/marytilson/
00:00 Introduction and Guest Lineup
00:24 Support and Donations
00:53 Catching Up with Madeline
01:16 Madeline's Sobriety Journey
02:15 Building Sobriety Skills
03:51 Personal Growth in Sobriety
10:47 Trusting the Process
15:50 Reflecting on Sobriety
28:54 Interview with Pete
37:39 A Memorable Encounter in the Rain
39:06 Life Lessons from KFC and Recovery
41:12 Career Progress and Personal Growth
45:20 The Power of Vulnerability and Connection
52:25 Mary's Journey and the Impact of Nature
01:09:47 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
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Sobriety changed everything for Luc and Mailinn - Updates on the sober life.
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, we catch up with two inspiring guests, Mailinn and Luc, who share their profound sobriety journeys and the immense gratitude they feel for their transformed lives. Mailinn, from Norway, celebrates five years of sobriety and reflects on overcoming severe health challenges and rediscovering herself. Luc, who has been sober for eight years, discusses his initial struggles with moderation, the turning points in his journey, and the importance of community and resilience. Both guests offer heartfelt advice and encouragement to those navigating their own paths to sobriety.
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Luc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marathon2sobriety/
Mailinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soyli91/
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:34 Encouragement for Those Struggling with Sobriety
01:58 Mailinn's Sobriety Journey
05:39 Reflecting on Five Years of Sobriety
08:39 Challenges and Triumphs in Sobriety
14:11 The Importance of Sharing Your Story
25:21 Luc Sobriety Journey
28:55 Struggles with Addiction
29:54 The Turning Point
31:06 The Role of Community
32:42 Personal Stories of Recovery
34:38 The Importance of Self-Prioritization
38:21 Maintaining Sobriety
42:07 The Journey of Sobriety
46:32 Reflections and Advice
51:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Sobriety Updates and Insights with Sober Dave, Kristen, and Manny - was it worth it?
In this episode, we hear updates from Sober Dave, Kristen, and Manny as they share their inspiring stories of recovery and sobriety:
- Dave Wilson: Known as Sober Dave, he discusses his journey to becoming a trauma-informed coach and the challenges he faces bringing sobriety talks into corporate settings.
- Kristen: Celebrating four years of sobriety, Kristen shares her experience overcoming alcohol and Xanax addiction and the tools she uses to manage anxiety.
- Manny Vitale: From a former police officer struggling with severe addiction to recovering from multi-organ failure, Manny now helps others through his initiative, 'My Fight Our War.'
Find the full Episodes Below:
Sober Dave Episode #6: David Wilson aka Sober Dave struggled with alcohol for 40 years
Kristen's Episode #93: For Kristen alcohol melted away the social anxiety and then she found Xanax.
Manny's Episode # 29: Manny was told he had 6 weeks to live and nothing could be done to reverse the damage alcohol had done.
Guests Instagram Accounts
Sober Dave: https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/
Kristen: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlmcavoy/
Manny: https://www.instagram.com/myfightourwar/
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Sober Life Updates from Ryan, Todd, and Jerzey Mike
In this episode of the Sober Motivation podcast, previous guests Ryan, Todd, and 'Jerzey' Mike share their powerful stories of life in sobriety. Each offers insights into their journeys, including milestones, challenges, and transformations. From repairing relationships to finding joy in sober vacations and starting new families, these updates provide hope and encouragement for anyone seeking motivation on the path to recovery.
Listen to Ryan's Story: Episode 172 - Ryan started as the party guy and then alcohol took over his entire life.
Listen to Mike's Story: Episode 121 - Mike's consumption of alcohol nearly took his life. After being in a coma for three weeks, Mike was given a second chance.
Listen to Todd's Story: Episode 109- Todd struggled with the confusing place of grey area drinking for years.
Instagram Accounts:
Mike: https://www.instagram.com/jerzeymike/
Todd: https://www.instagram.com/tkinney111/
Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/weber.m.ryan/
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The sober motivation podcast will have new guests each week sharing their sobriety stories to inspire others about what is possible. After listening you will see that sobriety is so possible and you are not alone on this journey.
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