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    Sober Friends

    Ever feel like you’re the only one who thinks this way?

    The Sober Friends Podcast is for people who are learning that recovery is about more than quitting drinking—it’s about learning how to live.

    Every week, Matt and Steve have honest conversations about the challenges that don’t disappear when alcohol does: anxiety, control, relationships, fear, loneliness, resentment, people-pleasing, and the ongoing work of emotional sobriety.

    Because getting sober doesn’t automatically make life easier. It just gives you the opportunity to face life differently.

    No gurus. No perfection. No pretending to have it all figured out.

    Just two friends with long-term sobriety sharing what they’ve learned, what they’re still learning, and how recovery continues to shape their lives years after their last drink.

    Whether you’re questioning your drinking, newly sober, or years into recovery, you’ll find practical insights, honest conversations, and reminders that growth doesn’t end when the alcohol is gone.

    New episodes every week.

    Matt and Steve are members of Alcoholics Anonymous but speak only from their own experience. This podcast is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous.

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    Faith-Based Sobriety vs. The Scientific Method Sep 09, 2025
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    What really keeps people sober: faith, science, or a mix of both?

    In this episode of the Sober Friends Podcast, Matt and Steve dive into the tension—and surprising overlap—between faith-based recovery in AA and evidence-based approaches like therapy, medication, and new medical research. Matt shares a personal struggle with restless legs and sleep issues, along with his journey using weight loss medication, which sparks a bigger conversation: Can science offer the same kind of hope and healing that prayer and spirituality do?

    From GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, to meditation, to the evolving role of AA in modern recovery, this episode explores whether sobriety is best rooted in faith, science, or some combination of the two.

    If you’ve ever wondered whether the future of recovery looks more like a Big Book or a lab report, this conversation is for you.

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


    Why You Shouldn't Read the Big Book Alone Sep 02, 2025
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    The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was originally designed to be a sponsor in your pocket when there were no meetings to attend. So why do Matt J and Steve insist you shouldn't read it solo? In this honest conversation, they explore why this 1939 "textbook" hits different when you share it with others.

    From sponsor relationships to Big Book meetings, discover why interpretation matters and how hearing someone else's take on a passage can crack open meanings you've missed for years. Matt shares his EMDR therapy insights that mirror the "circle" of step work, while Steve gets real about those times when you just want to stay pissy (and why that's okay sometimes).

    Whether you find the Big Book boring, outdated, or life-changing—or all three—this episode breaks down why community reading transforms a difficult text into a powerful tool for recovery. Plus, learn their weekly sponsor routine and why you should always be working a step.

    Perfect for anyone curious about the Big Book's role in modern recovery or looking to deepen their program. Remember: it's not about reading it perfectly, it's about reading it together.

    This episode of The Sober Friends Podcast is brought to you by Matt W., who bought us two coffees. Thank you for helping keep the conversation going!

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

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    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


    The Secret to Step 12: It Helps You More Than Them Aug 26, 2025
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    In this episode of the Sober Friends Podcast, Matt and Steve dig into Step 12 of the program: carrying the message and practicing the principles in all areas of life. They share personal stories of being welcomed into meetings, what it felt like to get help in those first shaky days, and why giving back to newcomers is essential for staying sober. From answering hotline calls to simply saying “welcome” at a meeting, Step 12 isn’t about preaching — it’s about showing up, sharing your story, and remembering that sobriety is something we can only keep if we give it away.

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

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    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


    Alcohol Wasn’t My Problem — This Was Aug 19, 2025
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    We say alcohol is the problem — but for me, alcohol was the solution to something deeper. In this episode, I share my story of living with ADHD and a new diagnosis of Level 1 autism, and how both shaped my drinking and recovery. From masking in social situations to battling boredom, anxiety, and racing thoughts, I talk about why alcohol became my coping tool and what I’ve learned in sobriety about finding healthier solutions.


    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


    AA, Therapy, and Everything in Between Aug 12, 2025
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    Alcohol was just the symptom. Matt and Steve talk about childhood wounds, confidence, and why lasting sobriety can take more than AA. From therapy to medical care, they share the tools that keep them sober—and why it’s okay to build your own recovery path.

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


    Oops, Was That Alcohol? Aug 05, 2025
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    You’re out to celebrate—a birthday dinner at the hibachi grill, maybe a wedding, or just a backyard barbecue. Then it happens. Someone hands you a drink, squirts sake at your face, or serves food soaked in booze… and you didn’t even realize it until it was too late.

    In this episode, Matt and Steve share their real-life stories of accidentally consuming alcohol in social situations and how those moments impacted their sobriety. They dive deep into the difference between intent and accident, why having a plan matters, and how to stay on guard when society expects you to drink.

    Whether you’re new to recovery or have a few decades under your belt, we’ve all had those unguarded moments. Let’s talk about how to deal with them—without guilt, without shame, and without losing our sobriety.

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


    Is It Bad Enough Yet? Jul 29, 2025
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    Is it really that bad—or are you just starting to wonder? In this episode of the Sober Friends podcast, we talk about that quiet question many of us ask ourselves: “Do I actually have a problem with alcohol?” You don’t need to lose everything to get sober. We explore what a “high bottom” looks like, how addiction can quietly damage your life long before rock bottom hits, and why questioning your drinking might be the biggest red flag of all. Whether you’re 18 or 58, your moment of clarity doesn’t have to come wrapped in disaster. Tune in for honest conversation, personal stories, and a few uncomfortable truths that just might change your life.

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


    Angels with Dirty Faces: Amber Hollingsworth on Seeing the Good in Addiction Jul 22, 2025
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    What if the person you love isn’t broken—just buried under addiction?

    In this powerful episode, I sit down with addiction counselor and YouTube creator Amber Hollingsworth of Put The Shovel Down to talk about something we don’t hear enough in recovery: how to actually help a loved one struggling with addiction—without enabling or playing the villain.

    Amber shares insight from two decades of working with addicts and their families, including:

    • Why tough love often backfires
    • The dangers of playing the “bad guy” role
    • How denial is a defense mechanism, not defiance
    • The strategy she teaches to gently nudge someone toward recovery
    • What really motivates change—and what pushes people away

    Whether you’re sober yourself or trying to help someone who isn’t, this conversation will shift your mindset and give you tools you can use today.

    🔗 Check out Amber’s YouTube channel: Put The Shovel Down

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

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    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


    Help Wanted: Why It’s Hard to Ask and Harder to Accept Jul 15, 2025
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    In this episode of The Sober Friends Podcast, Matt and Steve get real about something that challenges many of us in sobriety—asking for help and, even harder, accepting it. Whether it’s a neighbor offering to help with yard work or a sponsor helping you through a relapse, support doesn’t always show up the way we expect. And sometimes pride, fear, or shame can keep us from accepting what we truly need.

    From stories of burnout and Cadillac problems to lessons learned through therapy, meetings, and humble pie, this conversation dives into how asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength. We also talk about what makes an offer of help actually useful—and why “Let me know if you need anything” usually falls flat.

    Whether you’re new to sobriety or have been around for decades, this episode reminds us all: you don’t have to do it alone.

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


    Planes, Panic, and Staying Sober Jul 08, 2025
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    Getting out of your comfort zone is hard — especially in sobriety. In this episode, Matt and Steve dive into the real-life anxiety of leaving the safe routines of recovery to go on vacation. From travel stress to the fear of asking for help, they unpack how discomfort shows up, how to plan ahead, and why pushing through it can actually strengthen your sobriety. Matt’s heading to Orlando with his family, and spoiler alert: he really doesn’t want to go — but he’s doing it sober.

    Whether you’re new to recovery or have a few years under your belt, this one’s for anyone who’s ever said, “I don’t want to do this… but I know I need to.”

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Support the show

    📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.


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