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How does Dr. Gabor Maté’s trauma framework explains the root cause of alcoholism, childhood emotional neglect, and addiction recovery. 📄Free Sobriety Survival Checklist: https://thesoberstrong.com/sober-strong-survival-checklist Full Sobriety Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm Chapters 0:00 Drinking isn't weakness 1:30 What trauma actually means 3:30 The 4 essential childhood needs 6:30 Why your brain chose addiction 12:30 How to start healing About This Video Most people treat addiction like a moral failure. Per the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, we examine why addiction is actually a solution to an internal wound. This video breaks down the four specific needs (Attachment, Rest, Freedom to Feel, and Free Play) that, when missing, create the hole you’ve been trying to fill with alcohol. 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.

I spent 21 years drinking and 900 days sober—this is the exact map to survive "The Void" of month 2 and 3. 👉 Apply for the Sober Strong 90-Day Reset here: thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset 📄 Get the Free Sobriety Survival Checklist: https://thesoberstrong.com/sober-strong-survival-checklist Stop "white knuckling" your sobriety. 30 days is just a detox; the real psychological warfare starts when the "Pink Cloud" evaporates. In this video, I break down the 12-week timeline that no one tells you about. What you’ll learn: The Sugar Hack: Why your ego is making you relapse (and why you need the ice cream). The Witching Hour Defense: How to survive 5 PM to 7 PM without caving. The Sleep Reality: Why you haven't actually slept in years (and the Magnesium Glycinate fix). The Void: Why "peace" feels like "boredom" and how the "Sniper" kills your streak in Week 6. I’m Megan. I used to puke into tumblers at red lights while teaching 5 AM fitness classes. I was "high functioning," which just means I hadn't been caught yet. Now, I help people build a life they don't need to escape from. 0:00 - I was puking at red lights (The Reality) 2:27 - Why you MUST eat sugar to stay sober 3:47 - The 5pm Witching Hour Bridge 4:18 - Alcohol stole your sleep. Here is the fix. 5:10 - Welcome to "The Void" (Month 2) 6:06 - The Sniper: The Day 45 Relapse Trap 7:51 - Handling the Rage Monster in Month 3 11:51 - Your Strategic 90-Day Reset You don’t need a support group; you need a strategic overhaul. Apply for the 90-Day Reset: thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset WORK WITH ME: 👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.

They told him he was a liar. He had 22 years clean, but the medical system didn't care. 👉 Apply for the 90-Day Reset: https://thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset If you believe that a relapse means you have to "start over at Day One," you need to understand the neuroscience of addiction. In this episode, we expose how a routine surgery turned into a prescription trap that nearly ended a 22-year sobriety streak—and how science, not dogma, saved Bob’s life. In this video we cover: The Pain Clinic Trap: How the medical system creates dependency while hiding in plain sight. Biology vs. Morality: Why Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) stabilizes neurochemistry (dopamine) in ways willpower cannot. The MARA Method: A breakdown of "Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous" and why Harm Reduction is replacing the "all or nothing" model. Escaping the Shame Cycle: Why Bob stopped calling himself an "addict" and started focusing on safety. This video is for anyone tired of being told their struggle is a "character defect." It’s time to stop fighting your brain and start healing it. WORK WITH ME: 👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ 👉 Apply for the 90-Day Reset: https://thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset CONNECT WITH ME: 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

Drinking a half-gallon of vodka every day while being a dad—until his liver physically rejected the poison. This is the raw medical truth about the "Coca-Cola" symptoms, the terror of DTs, and the 24-hour turnaround that saved his life. Being a "functioning" alcoholic is a grueling full-time job. It’s a life of hiding trash bags in your car, white-knuckling 40-minute commutes, and using 3 AM "maintenance shots" just to stop the shakes. In this deep dive, Ollie reveals the exact biological moment his liver hit the "point of no return" and why pride is the deadliest hurdle to getting help. If you are currently drinking to feel "normal" or ignoring the physical signs of liver hepatitis, this isn't a motivational speech—it's a tactical warning of what happens when the biological debt comes due. What We Break Down: The "Coca-Cola" Sign: The specific physical symptom ignored for weeks. The DT Reality: What it actually feels like to experience Delirium Tremens and hospital hallucinations. The High-Functioning Lie: How he maintained a corporate career and a family while consuming 1.75L of vodka daily. The Ammonia Fog: Why he tried to escape the hospital during a 5-day medical blackout. The hospital bed is only Day 1. If this story hit home, you need to understand the mental gymnastics your brain will play to lure you back to the bottle during the first 30 days. Watch our breakdown of the "Relapse Trap" next: [LINK] WORK WITH ME: 👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ 👉 Apply for the 90-Day Reset: https://thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset CONNECT WITH ME: 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com 0:00 The "Functioning" Manager’s Secret Life 1:18 When the Body Says "No" 2:13 The 3 AM Shakes & Heart Palpitations 3:23 The Dangerous 40-Minute Commute 4:45 The Relapse & Betraying Family Trust 6:09 Medical Intervention: The Urgent Care Truth 7:27 "Coca-Cola" Urine & Liver Failure Signs 9:24 The Last Drive to the ER 11:17 Delirium Tremens (DTs) & Losing Reality 12:44 Strapped to a Hospital Bed 14:45 The Doctor's Final Warning 16:33 Scared Sober: The Google Search Reality 18:50 The Tactical Exit Strategy (At-Home Detox) 21:03 The "Vacation Jug" & Extreme Hiding 24:27 Quitting the Career to Save the Life 26:50 Reverse Tolerance: Why the Body Rejects Ethanol 28:58 The First 90 Days: Finding a Routine 34:09 The Mental Gymnastics of Sobriety 37:11 The "Binky" Habit: Replacing the Bottle 41:02 Rock Bottom is the Starting Line 44:14 Don’t Detox Alone: The Hospital Mandate Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.

High-functioning is just a label we use to feel better about drinking every night. If you’re hiding vodka in your Lacroix or waiting for a "rock bottom" that hasn't come yet—this video is for you. 📄 Get the Free Sobriety Survival Checklist: https://thesoberstrong.com/sober-strong-survival-checklist 🚀 Apply for the 90-Day Reset Program: https://thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset I didn't realize alcohol was the most devastating drug in my life until I hit Day 45 of my journey and the "switch" finally flipped. Sobriety isn't just about willpower; it’s about breaking generational cycles and finally becoming the present parent your children deserve. In this video, I’m sharing the raw, "invisible" costs of functioning as an alcoholic for 21 years and the exact ritual I used to stop the cycle for good. In this video, we discuss: The "High Functioning" Trap: Why your job and paid bills are actually being used as a shield to protect your addiction. The 45-Day Switch: The specific timeline when the internal urge to drink finally disappears. My 3-Step Nightly Ritual: How I used L-Theanine and magnesium to replace the "fancy glass" habit. Damaging Admissions: The day I stopped puking in a tumbler on my way to work and chose my goals over my drinking friends. Plan for Your Transformation: Own the Fault: Realize that blaming trauma or circumstances gives them power over your future. Replace the Ritual: Don't just quit; find a functional replacement that calms your nervous system. Endure the "Glass" Phase: Success belongs to those who can keep doing the work without seeing the immediate result. WORK WITH ME: 👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ 👉 Apply for the 90-Day Reset: https://thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset CONNECT WITH ME: 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.

If you’ve promised yourself a hundred times that you’d stop drinking, but find yourself opening a bottle by 5 PM, you aren't broken—you are fighting a chemical war with the wrong weapons. 📄 Get the Free Sobriety Survival Checklist: https://thesoberstrong.com/sober-strong-survival-checklist 🚀 Apply for the 90-Day Reset Program: https://thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset In this video, I hand you the exact biological and social manual I used to go from hiding vodka to over 900 days sober. We stop treating addiction like a character flaw and start using physiological tactics that actually work to rewire your dopamine reward system. The Sugar Hack: Why trying to "get skinny" in the first 30 days guarantees relapse (and why you need to eat the ice cream instead). The "Witching Hour" Fix: How to survive the high-stress 5 PM - 7 PM window by triggering a state change without alcohol. The Supplement Strategy: Using L-Glutamine to kill sugar/alcohol cravings instantly and Magnesium to calm the nervous system. The "Pink Cloud" Trap: The dangerous phase between day 30 and 60 where 90% of people relapse because they feel "fixed." Social Scripts: Exactly what to say to friends, dates, and coworkers so you don't feel awkward holding a "prop drink." This isn't about "trying harder." It's about surviving the biology of withdrawal so you never have to rely on willpower again. WORK WITH ME: 👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ 👉 Apply for the 90-Day Reset: https://thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset CONNECT WITH ME: 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.

The most expensive thing alcohol cost me wasn't the $36,000 I wasted—it was my children's trust. After 21 years of failure, here is the brutally honest story of how I finally quit drinking, how I repaired my marriage, and why sobriety was the only way to save my life. Apply for the 90-Day Reset: https://thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset IN THIS VIDEO: I didn't just have a "habit." I was paying an Ignorance Debt every single day. I viewed alcohol as a friend, but the math proves it was a liability that nearly bankrupted my life—financially and emotionally. We are breaking down the raw truth of addiction and recovery: The Wedding Disaster: How I couldn't sit through my own dinner because I was too hungover. The Financial Audit: Breaking down the $36,000 cost of being a "functioning" alcoholic. The Biological Truth: Why alcohol is a neurotoxin that shuts off your memory (hippocampus) while leaving your motor skills running. Why you can't "luck" your way into sobriety—you have to put in the reps. Rebuilding Trust: How to handle the shame when your kids are terrified of you. MY STORY: For two decades, I was a tornado. I didn't have a stop button; I had a blackout button. I was the mom falling asleep at the movies and passing out by the campfire. Today, I am over 2.5 years sober, and I’m sharing the "Source Code" of how I rewired my brain so you don't have to wait 20 years to figure this out. 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.

The single most dangerous lie in addiction. In this video, Shane Ramer proves that "Functioning" isn't a type of alcoholic. 📄Free Sobriety Survival Checklist: https://thesoberstrong.com/sober-strong-survival-checklist Subscribe for more raw truths about sobriety, growth, and reclaiming your life. Shane went from a "social drinker" with a college degree to facing multiple felonies and a prison sentence in less than 40 minutes. He wasn't homeless. He wasn't "one of those people." He was just like you. In this interview, we break down: The "Walgreens Paradox": Why we trust alcohol just because it’s legal (and why that’s a fatal mistake). The "Dr. Jekyll" Effect: The biological reason your personality flips when the Prefrontal Cortex shuts off. The Replacement Stack: Why "willpower" fails and how to use Sun, Sweat, and Service to hack your dopamine. The Suicide Standoff: The raw, unfiltered story of Shane’s "Rock Bottom" that changed everything. 0:00 - Society's Blind Spot: The Legal Neurotoxin 0:54 - The "Ignorance Debt": Why the First Drink Lied 2:20 - The Slide: From 7th Grade to Heroin 4:51 - The High-Functioning Shame Cycle 7:52 - Rock Bottom: Waking Up in a Psych Pod 11:02 - The Turning Point: "Get Your Head Out of Your Butt" 13:10 - Consequences: The Permanent Felony 16:51 - Volume Negates Luck: Getting Hired With a Record 20:44 - The "Not That Bad" Trap (Comparison is Deadly) 24:17 - How to Earn Trust When You've Burned It 29:23 - The ROI of Sobriety: Being There for the End 34:50 - The Replacement Stack: Sun, Exercise, & Purpose 42:00 - It’s Not Addiction, It’s Trauma (EMDR) 47:31 - Year One Tactics: Building the Bunker 50:44 - Breaking the Stigma: Bad Chemistry, Not Bad People 53:14 - Daily Protocol: Winning the Morning 55:52 - Pattern Recognition: Stopping Relapse Early 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.

Is "Functioning Alcoholism" stealing your potential? Here is how to quit drinking without feeling like you are giving up your social life. 📄Free Sobriety Survival Checklist: https://thesoberstrong.com/sober-strong-survival-checklist Subscribe for more raw truths about sobriety, growth, and reclaiming your life. I didn't lose my job. I didn't get a DUI. Because I was "functioning," I thought I was safe. I was wrong. In this video, I break down the "Ignorance Debt" of alcohol—the price you pay every single day in lost energy, anxiety, and potential. I spent years thinking I was the life of the party, only to realize I was paying $600 a weekend to poison my own happiness. In this video, I reveal: The Financial Audit: The sickening math of what "social drinking" actually costs (hint: it was over $200 a weekend). The Overstimulation Protocol: How to handle the "Witching Hour" and ADHD triggers without numbing out. The Identity Shift: Why saying "I'm trying to quit" guarantees failure—and what to say instead. 0:00 - The "Fun Mom" Trap (Functioning Alcoholism) 0:35 - The Financial Audit ($600 Weekends) 1:20 - The Ego & "Ruining Events" 2:20 - The Turning Point (Waking Up Without Shame) 2:54 - Rule #1: The Overstimulation Protocol (ADHD & Anxiety) 3:45 - Rule #2: The Money Reality Check 4:26 - Rule #3: The Identity Shift ("I Don't Drink") 4:56 - Free Sobriety Survival Checklist 5:18 - The Cost of Being "Absent" 6:07 - Health Scares & Generational Trauma 7:54 - Dealing with Haters & Spiritual Warfare 9:30 - Nobody Is Coming To Save You 10:20 - How to "Ride The Wave" of Cravings 11:25 - A Warning If You Are Young 12:40 - The Truth About Alcohol & Weight Loss 13:37 - "Playing The Tape Forward" 14:40 - Finding Your Tribe Resources: 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.

They call it "high functioning alcoholism." It's a lie we tell ourselves to keep drinking. Brittany was consuming a liter of rum and 30 beers every single day while working a full-time job and raising two kids. She wasn't functioning. She was dying on an installment plan. In this episode, she breaks down exactly how she went from getting a DUI in her own driveway to 9.5 years sober and owning a successful marketing agency. This isn't another "how to quit drinking" video. This is a masterclass on the mechanism of profound change, surrendering willpower, and fixing the root trauma instead of just treating the symptom. I put together the full "First 30 Days Survival Guide" with every tool she mentioned: ✅ The "Beverage Swap" List ✅ The "Safe Person" Text Scripts ✅ The "Love, Me" Journaling Method Get the Free Guide sent to your inbox here: 👉 https://thesoberstrong.com/the-first-30-days-survival-guide-operational-manual-for-radical-sobriety 📺 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: Why "willpower" is a guaranteed path to relapse (and what to use instead). The dangerous myth of the "high functioning" alcoholic. How to survive the first 30 days when your body is screaming for a drink. Why you cannot heal in the same environment that made you sick. The critical difference between AA and building an "intentional community." How to address the underlying trauma that is actually driving your addiction. 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are struggling with addiction, please seek professional help.

Most people think Dry January is the finish line. It is actually the edge of a cliff. I am going to make a prediction: You will make it to January 31st. You will feel great. And by February 15th—right after the Super Bowl—you will be back to drinking exactly as much as you did in December. Why? Because 75% of people relapse in February. You aren't weak. You are fighting a biological war with the wrong weapons. You are trying to use "Willpower" to fight "Dopamine Homeostasis," and your brain is winning. I spent 21 years living a double life—Personal Trainer by day, blackout drinker by night. I tried to "sweat it out," not realizing that as long as Acetate was in my system, my fat burning was chemically set to ZERO. In this video, I break down the 4 Phases of the First 90 Days and the exact biological roadmap you need to survive "The Void" of February. STOP WHITE-KNUCKLING. GET THE STRATEGY. 📝 Download "The Day 31 Survival Blueprint" (Free): https://thesoberstrong.com/the-day-31-survival-blueprint Includes my specific dopamine-replacement drinks, evening routines, and journal prompts to survive days 31-60. 🚀 Apply for 1:1 Identity Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ For high-performers ready to quit negotiating and do the work. CONNECT WITH ME: 🌐 Website: https://thesoberstrong.com 📧 Email: meghan@thesoberstrong.com 👉 Contact: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 0:00 The Super Bowl Trap (75% Fail Here) 0:55 Relapse Isn't Weakness—It’s Biology 1:07 My Story: Fit by Day, Drunk by Night 2:42 The "Deprivation Rebound" Data 3:54 Why You Can't "Sweat Out" Alcohol (Acetate) 6:13 Hormonal Hijacking (Ghrelin & Leptin) 7:09 The Dopamine Seesaw: Why Sobriety Feels "Gray" 9:43 Phase 1: The Interruption (Days 1-30) 10:34 Phase 2: The Void (Days 31-60) & The "Fancy Glass" Hack 12:02 Phase 3: The Grief of the Old You 12:54 Phase 4: Stability (Day 90+) 14:12 Identity Engineering vs. Willpower 15:17 Free Gift: The Day 31 Survival Blueprint #Sobriety #DryJanuary #RelapsePrevention #Dopamine #SoberStrong #alcoholfree

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ Two years sober. Still missing alcohol. Tyler shares the powerful story of how a quiet night in his kitchen quit drinking because he stopped loving alcohol. He quit because he had to. 💬 If you’re struggling with alcohol, you’re not alone. Drop a comment. Share your story. We see you. 🧠 Books mentioned: The Easy Way to Stop Drinking by Allen Carr Drunk on a Sober Planet by Sean Paul Mahoney 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ Years of addiction to alcohol, meth, and pills led to total collapse — and how Jesus stepped in and radically transformed everything. This story is for anyone who’s relapsed more times than they can count and wondered, “Why can’t I stay sober?” 🕊️ If you’ve ever asked… - “Why do I keep relapsing after getting sober?” - “How do I quit alcohol when nothing else works?” - “Can Jesus really help me overcome addiction?” - “Is there hope for someone addicted to meth and alcohol?” - “How do I stop using drugs if I’ve already failed before?” - “Can God still use me after everything I’ve done?” - “Why do Christians still struggle with addiction?” - “How do I surrender addiction to Jesus?” - “What’s the difference between religion and real transformation?” This isn’t just a sobriety story. It’s a resurrection story. 👉 If you’re struggling, please don’t walk alone. Drop a comment, reach out, or share this with someone who needs hope today. 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ Quitting alcohol saved my life — but only after I lost nearly everything. I was a 3-term town supervisor, respected in my community, and balancing a high-pressure job at Coca-Cola. But behind closed doors, I was a high-functioning alcoholic. My breaking point came on August 22nd when I crashed my car — drunk — after leaving my therapist's office. My BAC was .354. That crash made headlines… and changed my life forever. 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ After drinking every day for 10 years, hiding bottles in trash bags, and surviving two psych ward stays, Leslie hit rock bottom. She was 5'8", 116 pounds, and alcohol was the only thing keeping her alive. From closet drinking, White Claw addiction, and losing her marriage — to finding sobriety at 50. She opens up about withdrawal, suicidal thoughts, relapse, and what finally worked after years of trying to quit alcohol. 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ Barry Adkins shares the tragic story of losing his 18-year-old son, Kevin, to alcohol poisoning. Kevin wasn’t an addict; he was a good kid celebrating a housewarming party. But one night of binge drinking resulted in a fatal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.36, changing the Adkins family forever. Barry joins us to discuss the often-overlooked dangers of alcohol, the reality of "functioning" drinking, and his incredible 1,400-mile walk to Montana to honor his son. This conversation is a must-watch for every parent, teenager, and anyone who thinks "it won't happen to me." In this video, we cover: The devastating moment the police delivered the news. The hidden dangers of binge drinking and alcohol toxicity. Why parents need to talk to their kids about alcohol early. Barry’s mission to spread awareness and save lives. Find Kevins last walk here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAa4VdC3PHWUy7nlWx6LoWA 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ Battling alcohol addiction, cocaine abuse, and complete life collapse — and how he got sober after years of trying everything. Raw and unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to quit alcohol and stay sober. If you're struggling with binge drinking, alcohol dependency, or want to quit drinking for good — this episode will speak directly to you. What we talk about in this episode: The brutal cycle of alcohol and cocaine addiction What withdrawal and recovery felt like Why rehab and therapy didn’t work for Alcohol #liverdisease Rebuilding a sober life from rock bottom 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ What Cirrhosis and near Kidney Failure Taught Me Qutting Drinking. By 28 years old, I was diagnosed with alcohol-induced cirrhosis, my liver was failing, and my skin turned yellow. I was vomiting blood, hallucinating, and still couldn’t stop drinking. This is the what long-term alcohol abuse can do to your body — and your life. I ignored every sign of liver damage, until I was hospitalized multiple times for pancreatitis, ascites, and a hernia so severe my intestines were sticking out. What 14 years of heavy drinking did to my body The real symptoms of alcohol-related liver disease Why cirrhosis has no cure How I finally got sober If you think you’re drinking too much, or wondering how bad it can really get — this is your warning. Alcohol is a drug, and it nearly took everything from me. Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ I finally found something that helped me quit drinking for good. Shana shares her powerful journey through childhood trauma, emotional abuse, addiction, and a near-death domestic violence encounter that changed everything. From drinking a bottle and a half of wine every day to surviving an attempted murder by her ex-partner, her story is one of pain and survival. How traditional therapy and medication failed to stop her drinking The unconventional methods that finally helped her quit alcohol: The Sinclair Method Medical cannabis for trauma Ketamine-assisted therapy under supervision Integrative psychiatry and natural healing 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ A former Scottish detective shares the brutal truth about alcohol, PTSD, and nearly losing everything because of drinking. For 17 years, Dale worked some of Scotland’s darkest cases — suicides, murders, and drug deaths. But what the public didn’t see was what happened after his shift: drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey every week just to numb the trauma. 📌 Topics Covered in This Video: The emotional toll of being a detective facing death daily Drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey per week to cope How PTSD and desensitization damaged his marriage and mental health The normalization of alcohol in police culture and family life The moment his wife threatened to take the kids — his rock bottom Blackouts, hiding vodka, and the lies of high-functioning alcoholism When his daughter drew a picture of him drinking — a wake-up call How sobriety helped him reconnect, heal, and rebuild his life Why mental health support is lacking for first responders Advice for anyone trying to quit drinking or struggling in early sobriety The role of audiobooks and mindset shifts in staying sober Books Mentioned: Stop Drinking Expert – Craig Beck The Easy Way to Stop Drinking – Allen Carr 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com