Quitting drinking doesn’t magically make you patient, disciplined, or kind. We talk about the flaws that stuck around after the alcohol was gone, the ones we didn’t see coming, and what it takes to actually change them. Sobriety gave us the chance to do the work—turns out, the work is a lot bigger than just not drinking.

00:00 – God Guy tells an overshare-worthy pee story

01:25 – When sobriety feels like a switch—but the habits remain

05:35 – Brain fog lifts, but control issues creep in

09:03 – What’s the difference between abstinence, sobriety, and recovery

17:20 – Relapse fears and redefining failure

26:12 – Slipping into old roles without drinking

44:52 – Spiritual condition check-in: “I’ve gotten sloppy”

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