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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.

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Latest Episodes:

Mike's consumption of alcohol nearly took his life. After being in a coma for three weeks, Mike was given a second chance. Jan 23, 2024

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On this episode, we have Mike aka Jersey Mike. Early on in life, Mike struggled to find himself and where he belonged so he gravitated towards acting out., a rebel type lifestyle. Mike also reveals his experiences with substance abuse and his struggles towards recovery. His journey is further complicated by a separation, health complications, dysfunctional relationships, and personal traumas. Several weeks after Mike noticed his eyes turned yellow, his mother called an ambulance to his house to see if he was doing okay. Mike’s health was in very very bad shape and he struggled to accept the help. He is extremely grateful for another chance at life and is making his best effort to make it something he is proud of. This is Mike’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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Michelle got into the mommy wine culture, until she lost her brother and her alcohol consumption became life or death. Jan 19, 2024

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In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Michelle courageously shares her battle with alcohol. Growing up in a small town in Delaware, Michelle had a seemingly 'normal' life. Although initially, her consumption was socially oriented, as her environment and stress levels changed, she found herself caught up in mommy wine culture and her alcohol dependence grew, increasing after the death of her brother Mickey. Consumed with grief and facing multiple personal challenges, her alcohol consumption escalated to a dangerous level, causing her to seek help eventually. Through her stay at rehab and firm commitment, she reclaimed control of her life, emphasizing the importance of readiness, taking small steps towards sobriety, and drawing strength from personal tragedies.

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After a blacked-out date night Ray embarked on his sober journey. Jan 16, 2024

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In this episode, Ray discusses his experience of sobriety and how his journey has reshaped his life. Ray, who was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, shared about his childhood marked by his parents' divorce and recalled the instability and confusion during those years. Ray tracks his alcohol use back to his early teens when he started hanging out more outside of the house. A series of various life experiences, including moving frequently, falling out of university twice, and flirting with danger in Ethiopia, culminated in a 'come to Jesus moment' after a blacked-out date night, inducing Ray to seriously address his issues with alcohol. He sought professional help, leaned into therapeutic healing, and eventually launched his podcast, 'Stack N Days, to share stories of other people of color battling and overcoming addiction.

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For Jeannine addiction was never part of the plan. Jan 10, 2024

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In this episode, we have Jeannine. She had a great childhood growing up in a lot of places but settled in Georgia. She opened up about her struggles, recounting how her parents' divorce sent her spiralling into self-destructive behaviour and later she would struggle with cocaine, alcohol and heroin addiction. After many run-ins with the law and ending up homeless living in a dog house, she eventually found herself in a sober living and began to process. The challenges she faced transformed her perception of life, shaping her into a grateful and resilient individual. Today, she embraces her addiction journey as a part of her life that has made her better. Sober since January 15, 2015, this is Jeannine’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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Charlie starting drinking at 14 and suffered a panic attack on national TV, looking back it was the alcohol. Jan 05, 2024

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In this episode, we have Charlie Beljan, a professional golfer who has been sober for 39 months. Always hanging out with the older crowd Charlie started drinking alcohol at 14 years old. Charlie shares his experiences of growing up and becoming a successful golfer while battling an addiction to alcohol that seeped into his personal and professional life. He talks about the detrimental impact of alcohol, the challenges he faced, and the turning point that led him to make a life-altering decision to embrace sobriety. His message revolves around the brighter and rewarding side of life in sobriety and encourages listeners to persevere in their fight against addiction.

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Sober Motivation Podcast: A Year in Review Dec 31, 2023

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This episode marks a year-end review of the Sober Motivation Podcast. I reflect on the journey of the podcast throughout the year, having shared many motivational stories from various individuals overcoming alcohol addiction. Major highlights include heart-touching narratives of former WWE superstar, Jake 'The Snake', former NHL player Nate Thompson, and Renee, a mother who lost her daughter to an overdose. The host expresses gratitude to the people he met on Instagram, his friends including Laura, Megan, Stephanie, Ash, Hillary, and Jen for their contributions. He also acknowledges the incredible fan base of the podcast and appreciates the widespread positive response received, with over 800,000 downloads in the year, being streamed in over 100 countries. Lastly, he encourages listeners to remember their progress, appreciate their sobriety, and continue pushing forward despite the challenges.

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Dustin struggled with alcohol and felt he was living two lives until he found sobriety. Dec 27, 2023

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In this episode we have Dustin. Dustin shared his experience growing up in a Christ-centered home, where he was shielded from alcohol. Although he was a talented athlete in high school and college, he found himself joining the drinking culture due to the social pressures that influenced his early adventures into alcohol consumption. Despite getting three DUIs over 11 years and the drastic consequences, including jail time and a strained relationship with his parents and future wife, Dustin continued to struggle with alcohol addiction. However, after his stint in rehab, a turning point in his life, Dustin became sober and started dedicating his time to writing, running, and therapy. Today, Dustin shares his story publicly and wrote a book titled 'Looks Like We're Running: An Amateur's Companion to Becoming a Marathoner that combines stories of running and his sober journey. This is Dustin's story on the sober motivation podcast.

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Andy Ramage: The Middle Lane to Alcohol-Free Living (Gray Area Drinking) Dec 21, 2023

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Andy Ramage had the boyhood dream to be a professional footballer and although that did come true his playing career was cut short due to an injury. As he grew older he noticed alcohol playing a bigger and bigger role in his life. At first, Andy began exploring areas of his life he would like to change but was not getting the results he wanted. The last rock he lifted and explored was saying goodbye to alcohol. Andy discovered he was in the middle lane of the drinking spectrum, not an alcoholic but not a non-drinker. With 10+ years of alcohol-free living, Andy shares his story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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Brooke’s addiction took her to a very dark place and asking for help was the first step out. Dec 19, 2023

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In this episode, Brooke shares her rocky journey with addiction which began in her teenage years following the loss of her father. Raised in a close-knit family, she first turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism during this painful time. As she grew older, her drinking habit escalated. Despite facing further life challenges, including a battle with cancer, Brooke continued drinking, often to cope with both physical and emotional pain. After hitting rock bottom, Brooke courageously chose to ask for help and entered a rehab program. Now over 400 days sober, Brooke is grateful for her new life and aims to support others dealing with addiction and this is Brooke’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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Stephanie Noble struggled with alcohol, weed and heroin until she got her 4th DUI after an overdose and everything changed. Dec 14, 2023

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Stephanie found great relief from herself in substances. As things progressed from drinking alcohol and smoking weed to pain pills and heroin. Stephanie was going through the motions on a daily basis trying to find an escape. In an underground parking garage, she overdosed and got her 4th DUI. She is a true example of what is possible if you put in the work and this is Stephanie Noble's story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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