{"podcast":{"title":"Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories","slug":"sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318","podcast_index_feed_id":5767318,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/sober-motivation/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.sobermotivation.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69a4e7dfbbda7540f41d58e1/show-cover.jpg","author":"Brad McLeod","episode_count":278,"summary":"The Sober Motivation Podcast – Real Stories. Real Change. Welcome to The Sober Motivation Podcast , the top-rated recovery podcast inspiring people to quit drinking, stay sober, and build a life they’re proud of. Hosted by Brad McLeod , founder of the Sober Motivation Community, each episode features real sobriety stories , life-changing conversations , and actionable tools to help you overcome addiction and rediscover purpose. Whether you’re new to recovery , sober-curious , or years alcohol-free , this show will help you find the motivation and mindset to keep going—one day at a time. With millions of downloads and a growing global community, Sober Motivation is where hope meets action . Topics include: quitting alcohol, relapse prevention, mindset shifts, personal growth, mental health, community connection, and rebuilding your life after addiction. If you’re ready to live alcohol-free and create real change, follow The Sober Motivation Podcast today—because sobriety isn’t the end of your story, it’s the beginning. Contact me anytime at www.sobermotivation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318"},"episode":{"title":"Diagnosed With Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis at 38 | A Sobriety Story That Will Wake You Up","slug":"diagnosed-with-alcoholic-liver-cirrhosis-at-38-a-sobriety-story-that-will-wake-you-up","published_at":"2026-02-19T05:32:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318/diagnosed-with-alcoholic-liver-cirrhosis-at-38-a-sobriety-story-that-will-wake-you-up","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318","url":"https://www.sobermotivationpodcast.com/e/diagnosed-with-alcoholic-liver-cirrhosis-at-38-a-sobriety-story-that-will-wake-you-up/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69a4e7dfbbda7540f41d58e1/e/sober-motivation.podbean.com%2Fd980c8fe-cfe3-3401-b5f1-481958e7a5e6/media.mp3","summary":"From Casual Drinking to Liver Failure: Jacob’s Story of Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Sobriety, and Second Chances In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Jacob shares his powerful journey from a normal upbringing and moderate drinking to developing alcoholic liver cirrhosis after a slow, 10-year descent into alcohol dependency. Growing up in Wisconsin with a loving family, sports, and strong values, Jacob never saw alcohol as dangerous. Drinking started socially and casually — a beer here, wine at dinner, fun with friends. But as stress increased through marriage, business responsibilities, and parenting, alcohol quietly shifted from celebration to coping. In 2023, Jacob was hospitalized with severe abdominal swelling (ascites), jaundice, and ultimately diagnosed with alcoholic liver cirrhosis. Doctors gave him a grim prognosis and discussed palliative care. But this is not a tragedy story. It's about what Jacob is doing with his second chance. ----------- Support the Show: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Join the Sober Motivation Community: https://sobermotivation.mn.co/ Jacob in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feel_sober_good/ 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.","meta_description":"From Casual Drinking to Liver Failure: Jacob’s Story of Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Sobriety, and Second Chances In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4451,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318/episodes/diagnosed-with-alcoholic-liver-cirrhosis-at-38-a-sobriety-story-that-will-wake-you-up/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318/diagnosed-with-alcoholic-liver-cirrhosis-at-38-a-sobriety-story-that-will-wake-you-up.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}