{"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":"I Couldn’t Stop Drinking. Even After 13 Treatment Centers | Jason Wahler","slug":"i-couldn-t-stop-drinking-even-after-13-treatment-centers-jason-wahler","published_at":"2026-03-30T17:57:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318/i-couldn-t-stop-drinking-even-after-13-treatment-centers-jason-wahler","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318","url":"https://shows.acast.com/sobermotivation/episodes/i-couldnt-stop-drinking-even-after-13-treatment-centers-jaso","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69a4e7dfbbda7540f41d58e1/e/69cab990bfb99db0bcfa1c96/media.mp3","summary":"If you've tried to quit drinking and keep relapsing, this episode is for you. Jason Wahler is known from Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Celebrity Rehab, but behind the cameras he was battling severe alcohol addiction for years. He went through 13 treatment centers, faced arrests, survived suicide attempt, and kept relapsing even when life looked successful from the outside. He also lived with OCD, which made the cycle of addiction even harder to break. In this raw and honest conversation, Jason shares what relapse actually feels like, and what finally helped him get sober and stay sober long term. This episode covers: How to quit drinking when you feel completely stuck Why alcohol addiction is so hard to break, even with professional help What relapse really looks like behind the scenes How OCD and mental health affect addiction and recovery What actually works for long-term sobriety after years of trying Whether you're struggling with alcohol addiction, trying to get sober, or supporting someone who is, you'll find real answers here, not just the usual recovery talking points. You are not alone, and there is a way forward. Get More Support: Here Check out the YouTube Channel: Here Support the show: Here Jason on Instagram: Here Check out sobrsafe: Here 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":"If you've tried to quit drinking and keep relapsing, this episode is for you. Jason Wahler is known from Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Celebrity Rehab, but…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3348,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318/episodes/i-couldn-t-stop-drinking-even-after-13-treatment-centers-jason-wahler/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/i-couldn-t-stop-drinking-even-after-13-treatment-centers-jason-wahler.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}