Your Sober Sweet Spot

In this episode, I’m joined by Deborah Mendez for an honest conversation about the addictions we rarely talk about. Not just substances, but achievement, exercise, validation and even community. Deborah shares her journey through exercise addiction, burnout and corporate misalignment, and how those experiences reshaped the way she leads today.We also talk about the difference between hustle and flow, doing inner work without getting stuck in it, and why authentic leadership starts with self awareness and compassion.Highlights: (02:10) When exercise crossed the line from coping to burnout (05:45) The hidden addictions we praise, achievement, status and hustle (09:30) Losing your sense of agency is the real warning sign (13:40) What alignment actually feels like in your body and energy (17:55) Why inner work is about evolution, not fixing yourself (22:10) Leading with compassion without burning yourself outFind out more about Deborah:WebsiteLinkedInPhone: 07989 584084Email: [email protected] with Dr. OlubunmiInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFuture Life ProgressionThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I am joined by Matt and Sara from Solutions Makers for a clear and relatable look at why we get in our own way. We talk about burnout, habits, and the brain’s tendency to pull us back into old patterns, even when we want better for ourselves.What I love about this conversation is how simple and doable their advice feels. No pressure, no perfection, just real guidance on taking small steps that genuinely shift your day to day life.Highlights:(01:38) Burnout and rebuilding life(06:12) Why knowing better does not mean doing better(14:05) The brain’s reward loops and self sabotage(23:47) Morning rituals that protect energy(31:10) Tiny steps that build real change(38:52) Understanding identity and habit patternsFind out more about Matt and Sara:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramOur Solutions Manual (podcast, articles, courses)Connect with Dr. OlubunmiInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFuture Life ProgressionThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this heartfelt conversation with Ian Fee, we talk honestly about what it means to rebuild trust after years of chaos, regret and emotional distance. Ian shares the turning point that shifted his recovery from trying to fix everything for everyone else to finally choosing himself, and how that decision reshaped his relationships, especially with his children. His story is full of warmth, humour and grounded wisdom, offering reassurance that steady actions, open communication and genuine presence can rewrite even the most painful family patterns.Highlights:(02:10) Stacking rock bottoms before the final turning point(07:45) Realising recovery had to begin with looking inward(14:20) The spark behind writing Ian's book and sharing his story(19:55) Rebuilding trust with children through everyday consistency(26:40) Breaking old emotional patterns and learning to talk openly(32:10) School talk and the impact on young peopleFind out more about Ian Fee:Email: [email protected]: 2065713068WebsiteLinkedInFacebookBookConnect with Dr. OlubunmiInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFuture Life ProgressionThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, RJ Zimmerman returns to share how naming your emotions can completely shift the way you relate to yourself. We talk about the moment that pushed him into deep self discovery, why fear softened when he finally acknowledged it, and how his emotional glossary helps people break old reactive patterns. RJ explains why anger often signals a boundary that needs attention, what anxiety is trying to protect us from, and how reconnecting with the body brings you back to your most grounded and authentic self, all through small, consistent steps that fit into real life.Highlights:(03:44) RJ shares the life moment that forced him to choose a different path(09:22) The turning point that helped him stop fighting his own fear(17:10) Why naming emotions breaks destructive patterns(24:03) Anger as a message, not a flaw(30:54) What anxiety is really trying to protect you from(42:11) How tiny, consistent steps make emotional change sustainableFind out more about RJ Zimmerman:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInConnect with Dr. OlubunmiInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFuture Life ProgressionThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I explore a kind of loneliness that goes far deeper than a quiet Friday night in. It is the quiet ache that follows many people into recovery, even when life looks full on the outside. I talk about the two ideas that changed my own understanding of healing, Ubuntu and Salbona, and how they offer a way back to belonging when willpower alone simply is not enough.I also look at what it truly means to be seen in recovery, not as a version you perform but as the person you are right now. When connection becomes the medicine, everything shifts. If you have ever felt that you were supposed to do this alone, this conversation might just ease that weight.Highlights: (01:48) - The hidden loneliness so many people carry (03:32) - Why modern recovery pressures us to fix ourselves in isolation (05:20) - Ubuntu and a new way to understand healing through connection (07:14) - How being witnessed can break cycles of shame (09:02) - Deep listening and becoming a safe space for others (10:25) - The universal human truth that we heal in communityConnect with Dr. OlubunmiInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFuture Life ProgressionThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio