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Ep 36: He Trained His Brain to Reject Alcohol—Then Had to Rebuild His Life

In this episode of Sobriety Now What?, Stuart sits down with Ian Fee to explore what recovery really looks like beyond just quitting drinking.

After decades of alcohol use, Ian shares the moment he could no longer lie to himself—and how that became the turning point in his life. He opens up about his unique experience with aversion therapy, a rarely discussed approach that helped change his relationship with alcohol.

But this conversation goes deeper than how he stopped.

It’s about what happens next.

You’ll hear what early recovery really feels like, how to face the emotions that come up, and what it takes to rebuild your life with honesty, accountability, and support.

This episode will help you:

• Understand the difference between stopping drinking and real recovery
• Feel less alone in the emotional challenges of early sobriety
• Learn how accountability and support can change everything
• Begin thinking about how to build a better life in sobriety

If you’re in early recovery—or starting to question your relationship with alcohol—this episode offers a new perspective and real hope.

To learn more about:

• Ian Fee: Ianfee.com

Stuart Cline:

• Coaching: EvolvingFully.com, stuartcline.podia.com
• Counseling: nmcounseling.com
• Podcast: www.sobrietynowwhat.com

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Getting Sober and Thriving: How David Hanley Wrote His Way Through Recovery

What did it take for David Hanley to finally stop drinking? The answer includes years of alcohol dependency, pacing outside a liquor store at 6:45 in the morning, multiple ICU visits, a wheelchair on a runway, and a rehabilitation center he'd never heard of in a town he'd never been to. But what happened next is what makes David's story unlike anything you've heard before — six weeks sober, raw and uncertain, he picked up a pen and started writing.

In this episode David shares the journey that led to his memoir The Streetlight Chronicles — written in real time during his own recovery in a raw, unfiltered style called Gonzo journalism, think Anthony Bourdain telling the truth about addiction with zero fluff and zero filter. You'll hear how David translated the 12 steps into street-level language that finally made sense to him, guided by a character he created called the Barstool Prophet. Host Stuart Cline reads powerful passages from the book aloud, and together they explore one of the most compelling concepts in the book — the idea that you don't need a yes and you don't need a no to start your recovery. You just need a maybe.

Whether you're newly sober or years into your journey, this conversation will remind you of something worth holding onto — how far you've already come, and how much is still possible.

In this episode you'll hear:

• How COVID on the island of Maui took David's drinking from social to life threatening
• What finally made recovery click after multiple attempts
• The story behind the Barstool Prophet and what he represents
• How writing in the moment of vulnerability changed everything
• The power of approaching recovery with maybe instead of certainty

Resources mentioned:

• The Streetlight Chronicles by David Hanley — available on Amazon
• Amazon- Streetlight Chronicles
• www.streettalk.live
• Find David at Streetlight Live on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

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Why People Still Don’t Trust You in Early Sobriety (And How to Rebuild It)

You’re sober.
You’re trying.
So why does trust still feel shaky?

In this honest and practical episode of Sobriety Now What, Stuart Cline explores one of the most frustrating experiences in recovery: doing the work… yet still feeling like people are watching and waiting.

Through a relatable real-life story, Stuart breaks down:

• Why trust often lags behind sobriety
• The hidden habit that quietly damages credibility
• The difference between discomfort and self-betrayal
• How small promises shape big perceptions
• A simple phrase that can begin rebuilding trust immediately

You’ll learn why rebuilding trust isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being consistent, clear, and honest with both yourself and others.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “Why don’t they believe me yet?”
• “Why do I still feel pressure to prove myself?”
• “How do I actually rebuild trust step by step?”

…this episode will give you a grounded path forward.

Key takeaway:
Be honest because it builds trust — with yourself and with others.

And remember the phrase to carry with you:

Say it. Then do it.

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