{"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":"Mommy Wine Culture Had Me Hiding Alcohol | How Megan Quit Drinking","slug":"mommy-wine-culture-had-me-hiding-alcohol-how-megan-quit-drinking","published_at":"2026-03-24T19:53:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318/mommy-wine-culture-had-me-hiding-alcohol-how-megan-quit-drinking","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318","url":"https://shows.acast.com/sobermotivation/episodes/mommy-wine-culture-had-me-hiding-alcohol-how-i-finally-quit","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69a4e7dfbbda7540f41d58e1/e/69c2ebb6034bb238fb11c7f4/media.mp3","summary":"What does it take to finally quit drinking when your entire life revolves around it? In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Megan shares her powerful sobriety journey , opening up about growing up around addiction, losing her father to alcoholism, and how her own drinking slowly escalated into hidden alcohol dependence . From the outside, everything looked fine — successful career, family, motherhood. But behind the scenes, alcohol became a daily coping mechanism. This episode dives deep into: Mommy wine culture and how it normalizes drinking The progression from social drinking to alcohol addiction Using alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, and trauma The reality of hiding drinking and living with shame Withdrawal, rock bottom moments, and asking for help Why quitting drinking requires full commitment How community, AA, and support changed everything Rebuilding confidence, identity, and life in sobriety Megan’s story is a raw and honest look at how alcohol can slowly take over — and how it’s possible to take your life back. If you’ve ever questioned your drinking, struggled to stop, or feel stuck in the cycle, this episode will show you that recovery is possible . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megan_on_the_rocks/ 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":"What does it take to finally quit drinking when your entire life revolves around it? In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Megan shares her pow…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4551,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories-5767318/episodes/mommy-wine-culture-had-me-hiding-alcohol-how-megan-quit-drinking/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/mommy-wine-culture-had-me-hiding-alcohol-how-megan-quit-drinking.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}