{"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":"He Drank for 25 Years… And Didn’t Recognize Himself Anymore","slug":"he-drank-for-25-years-and-didn-t-recognize-himself-anymore","published_at":"2026-04-07T18:37:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318/he-drank-for-25-years-and-didn-t-recognize-himself-anymore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318","url":"https://shows.acast.com/sobermotivation/episodes/he-drank-for-25-years-and-didnt-recognize-himself-anymore","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69a4e7dfbbda7540f41d58e1/e/69d54eee34b90cef2b282a33/media.mp3","summary":"Quit drinking is not about willpower. It is about the moment you realize you cannot keep living like this anymore. For over 25 years, alcohol was part of Paul’s life. From the outside, everything looked fine. But inside, the anxiety was building, the anger was growing, and he was slowly becoming someone he didn’t recognize. There was no rock bottom. Just a quiet realization that something had to change. In this episode, Paul shares what it really looks like to live that way for decades, the denial that keeps people stuck, and the moment he finally chose to quit drinking. If you have ever questioned your drinking or felt stuck in the cycle, this one will stay with you. Paul on Instagram: Click Here Get Support. Get Connected Sober Motivation Website 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":"Quit drinking is not about willpower. It is about the moment you realize you cannot keep living like this anymore. For over 25 years, alcohol was part of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3829,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318/episodes/he-drank-for-25-years-and-didn-t-recognize-himself-anymore/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/he-drank-for-25-years-and-didn-t-recognize-himself-anymore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}