# Quitting Alcohol Without Rock Bottom | John’s Sobriety Story

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Podcast: [Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318)
Published: 2026-03-11T02:29:45+00:00
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## Resource

Alcohol addiction doesn’t always look like rock bottom. In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast , John shares his story after more than 20 years of drinking and drug use — and the painful realizations that came when he finally got sober. From the outside, his life looked normal. No arrests. No dramatic collapse. But inside, alcohol was shaping decisions, regrets, and memories he would carry for decades. This conversation explores grief, shame, regret, and the realization that some of the biggest consequences of alcohol aren’t the ones people see. They’re the ones we carry internally. Today John is over seven months sober and sharing his story to help others realize they don’t need to hit rock bottom to question their drinking. John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withorwithoutbacon/ Sober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291 Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.com Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Contact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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