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What does it actually take to break free from addiction after years of trying and failing?In this powerful episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Ben shares his raw and honest journey through addiction, relapse, and recovery after spending nearly a decade trying to get sober. From the frustration of repeated relapses to the moment everything finally clicked, this conversation dives deep into the real process of getting sober—and staying sober.If you’ve ever felt stuck in the relapse cycle, struggled with cravings, or questioned whether long-term sobriety is even possible… this episode is for you.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why so many people get stuck in the addiction cycleThe truth about relapse and recoveryWhat finally helped Ben stay sober after 10 yearsHow to break free from addiction patternsThe mindset shift that changes everything in recoveryReal talk on early sobriety struggles and triggers⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Ben’s Story Begins02:45 – 10 Years of Trying to Get Sober07:30 – The Relapse Cycle Explained12:15 – What Finally Changed18:40 – Breaking Free From Addiction24:10 – Staying Sober Long-Term30:00 – Advice for Anyone Struggling🎙️ About The Sober Fix Podcast:The Sober Fix Podcast is dedicated to sharing real stories of addiction recovery, sobriety, relapse, and transformation. Whether you're in early recovery, thinking about getting sober, or years into your journey, this podcast is here to give you hope, tools, and perspective.📲 Connect with Drew | The Sober Fix🌐 Website: https://www.thesoberfixpodcast.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberfixpodcast🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoberfix📩 Email: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com👉 Have a story to share? Want to be on the podcast?Reach out and tell your sober story — your experience could help someone else change their life.👤 Connect with Ben:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_by_ben📩 Email: ben@elevatebyben.com💬 If This Helped You:If this episode impacted you, like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel.Share your thoughts below or tell us where you’re at in your recovery journey.You’re not alone—and recovery is possible.

#addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #soberlife In this powerful episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Drew sits down with Chris Cummins, a licensed therapist and treatment center director, who shares his incredible journey from addiction to helping others recover.If you’ve ever wondered “can addiction really be treated?” — this conversation breaks it down in a real, honest, and practical way.Chris dives deep into the root causes of addiction, including trauma, environment, and mental health, and explains what actually works when it comes to addiction treatment, relapse prevention, and long-term sobriety.Whether you're struggling yourself, supporting a loved one, or working in recovery — this episode is packed with insight that can truly change how you see addiction.🔥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:The truth about addiction recovery and readinessWhy trauma plays a major role in substance abuseThe most effective addiction treatment methodsHow to prevent relapse and build long-term sobrietyWhy family support is critical in recoveryThe difference between alcohol addiction vs other drugsHow environment impacts addiction and recovery success💬 SOUND BITES:“Most people say, ‘I wasn’t ready.’”“Alcohol is the hardest drug to treat.”“Routine is key to mental health.”⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 From Chaos to Clarity: A Journey of Transformation03:05 The Path to Professionalism: Education and Experience05:58 Understanding Addiction: The Role of Readiness08:56 The Impact of Environment on Recovery12:07 The Complexity of Substance Use15:12 Navigating the Treatment Landscape17:57 Alcohol vs. Other Substances21:02 Motivation in Treatment26:55 Homeless Population & Treatment Needs28:14 Comparing Treatment Centers30:27 Trauma & Addiction31:41 Daily Routines for Mental Health38:53 Effective Treatment Modalities42:22 Relapse & Recidivism49:48 Supporting Family Members52:37 Overcoming Fear of Treatment💥 ABOUT THE SOBER FIX PODCAST:If you’re battling addiction, thinking about getting sober, or already in recovery — this podcast is for you.👉 Visit: www.thesoberfixpodcast.com📧 Email: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com🎙 Want to share your story on the podcast? Reach out — your story could help someone else recover.📱 TikTok: @thesoberfix📸 Instagram: @thesoberfixpodcast🧠 CONNECT WITH CHRIS CUMMINS:📧 Email: ccummins@contactaac.com🌐 Treatment Center: https://lagunatreatment.com/If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, don’t wait — help is available.

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In this powerful episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, I sit down with Tim Shurr — expert in rapid mindset transformation, hypnotherapy, and high-performance coaching — to break down how our beliefs shape our lives and how to reprogram them for lasting success.If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, addiction, self-sabotage, or feeling stuck, this episode gives you real tools you can start using immediately.🚀 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:• How childhood beliefs secretly control your behavior• The root cause of anxiety, depression, and self-sabotage• How to reprogram your mind for confidence, success, and peace• The truth about mindset vs deep belief systems• Simple tools like visualization & “power questions” that actually work• Why self-love is critical for recovery and long-term change💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:• Your subconscious beliefs drive your habits and decisions• Lasting change happens when you upgrade beliefs—not just thoughts• Anxiety can be rewired with the right mental tools• Self-acceptance is one of the most powerful tools in recovery• You can train your mind to work for you, not against you⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 – Introduction to Tim Shurr02:59 – Hypnotherapy & Rapid Transformation06:14 – Understanding Anxiety08:58 – Traits of High Performers11:59 – Inside the Transformation Process20:58 – Tools for Lasting Change26:12 – Self-Love & Support29:53 – Overcoming Self-Sabotage32:48 – Mindset in Recovery36:39 – Barriers to Growth40:39 – Handling Setbacks43:44 – Language of Recovery47:32 – Goals & Future Vision🎯 TIM SHURR – CONNECT, BOOKS & FREE GIFT:🌐 Website: https://www.IndyHypnosis.com🎁 Free Gift (High Performance Switch): https://shop.indyhypnosis.com/The-High-Performance-Switch📚 Books:👉 One Belief Away → https://www.amazon.com/dp/0967040892👉 Get Out of Your Way → https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641846151🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/timshurr🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/timshurr📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realtimshurr🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tiktok🎙️ CONNECT WITH ME (DREW – THE SOBER FIX):🌐 Website: https://www.thesoberfixpodcast.com📧 Email: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoberfix📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberfixpodcast👉 If you're on your recovery journey or have a powerful story to share, reach out — I’d love to have you on the podcast.🔥 POWERFUL SOUND BITES:“Tell your mind what you want it to do instead.”“It’s the venom left inside that paralyzes us.”“Start by clarifying how you'd like to feel.”

#addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #soberlife In this powerful episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Drew sits down with Carl T. Vreeland — musician, yoga instructor, author, and recovery advocate — to talk about his incredible 27-year sobriety journey and how he overcame alcohol addiction, anxiety, and OCD.Carl shares how childhood trauma shaped his early life after both of his parents suffered heart attacks just three months apart, leaving him struggling with intense anxiety and obsessive thoughts. Like many people dealing with mental health and addiction, Carl turned to alcohol and drugs to cope.Eventually, a therapist suggested something that would completely change his life: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).Through working the 12 Steps, finding a powerful sponsor, and committing to recovery, Carl transformed his life. Today, he shares his message of hope with thousands of people online and recently wrote a book honoring the sponsor who helped save his life.In this conversation we dive deep into:• How anxiety and OCD can fuel addiction• Why so many people use alcohol to self-medicate mental health struggles• The life-changing power of the 12 Step program• The role of a great sponsor in recovery• What it actually takes to stay sober long term• Lessons from 27 years of sobriety• Why helping others is the secret to lasting recoveryIf you're struggling with alcohol addiction, drug addiction, relapse, anxiety, or mental health challenges, this episode is full of hope and practical insight from someone who has truly lived it.Recovery is possible. Sobriety can change your life.Carl T. VreelandFollow Carl and learn more about his work:TikTok: @carltvreelandInstagram: @carltvreeland📖 Get Carl’s Book:Unself-Help: A Book to Start Being Happyhttps://www.amazon.com/Unself-Help-Book-Start-Being-Happy-ebook/dp/B0GJ12PGGWCarl uses his platform to inspire people struggling with addiction recovery, anxiety, and sobriety, sharing wisdom from his decades of experience in recovery.Connect With The Sober Fix Podcast🌐 Websitewww.thesoberfixpodcast.com📱 TikTok@thesoberfix📷 Instagram@thesoberfixpodcastIf you’re in recovery, thinking about getting sober, or have a story to share, we’d love to hear from you.Drop a comment on this episode or reach out through social media if you’d like to share your recovery journey on the show.Your story could help someone else stay sober today.👍 If this episode helped you:Like the videoSubscribe for more sobriety and recovery storiesShare it with someone who needs hope today

#addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #soberlife Recovery is possible. In this episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, we talk about addiction, sobriety, relapse, mental health, and what long-term recovery really looks like.Robert is coming up on 40 YEARS SOBER, and he shares why he is more excited about recovery today than ever before. We talk about what decades of sobriety teaches you, how life continues to improve in recovery, and why staying connected to the recovery community is so important.I also share about coming up on 6 years sober, and how sobriety only works if we continue doing the work every day. Recovery isn't something we finish — it's something we continue to grow in.In this conversation we discuss:• Why relapse often gets worse each time• The importance of seeking help for mental health• Healing from drug-induced psychosis and addiction symptoms• Why time is one of the greatest tools in recovery• The reality of long-term sobriety• Why you should never give up on yourselfIf you're struggling with addiction, alcoholism, relapse, or mental health challenges, this episode is for you. Recovery takes time, patience, and support — but you are worth it and you deserve happiness.Whether you are new to sobriety, in early recovery, or have decades clean and sober, this conversation is about hope and what is possible when you keep going.Topics Covered in This Episodeaddiction recoverysobriety journeyrelapse preventionmental health and addictiondrug addiction recoveryalcohol addiction recoverylife after addictionlong term sobrietyrecovery motivationdrug induced psychosis recoveryhealing from addictionsober lifestylerecovery podcastConnect With The Sober FixWebsitehttps://www.thesoberfixpodcast.comEmailthesoberfixpodcast@gmail.comTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesoberfixInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesoberfixpodcastRobert Pardon: @becomingwellnow Want to be a guest on the show?Reach out! We are always looking for people to share their recovery stories, sobriety journeys, and experiences overcoming addiction.Join the conversation:Drop a comment below and let us know:• How long have you been sober?• What has helped you stay clean?• What questions do you have about recovery?We read the comments and often answer your questions in future episodes of the podcast.Your story could help someone else who is struggling.Remember:Don't give up on yourself.Healing takes time.You deserve a life free from addiction.

#addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #soberlife In this episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, we dive deep into addiction recovery, sobriety, relapse prevention, and the ongoing journey of personal growth in recovery. We answer real questions about how people stay sober, share our experiences with addiction and relapse, and discuss the daily work required to maintain long-term sobriety.Recovery from addiction requires constant adjustment, honesty, and prioritization. In this conversation we talk about the dangers of complacency in recovery, how relapse can happen quickly and unexpectedly, and why service to others is one of the most powerful tools for maintaining sobriety.We also explore the ripple effects addiction has on family and relationships, the challenges of chronic pain and addiction recovery, and how building trust and community within recovery fellowships can help people stay sober. Recovery is not just about quitting alcohol or drugs — it’s about growth, vulnerability, accountability, and evolving as a person.If you are struggling with addiction, alcohol abuse, relapse, or mental health challenges, this conversation is meant to provide hope, support, and real insight from people living in recovery.💬 Have a recovery story you want to share?We would love to hear from you and possibly feature your story on the podcast.Robert Pardon: @becomingwellnow 🌐 Websitewww.thesoberfixpodcast.com📩 Emailthesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com📱 Follow The Sober FixTikTok: @thesoberfixInstagram: @thesoberfixpodcastYour story could help someone else who is struggling with addiction or relapse. If you are in recovery or working toward sobriety, reach out and share your journey with us.🎙 Topics discussed in this episode• Addiction recovery and staying sober• The dangers of complacency in recovery• Why relapse can happen quickly• Service work and helping others in sobriety• The impact addiction has on family and relationships• Chronic pain and addiction recovery• Building trust in recovery communities• Personal growth and mental health in recovery• Shared experiences and fellowship in sobriety• The ongoing journey of recovery⏱ Episode Chapters00:00 Navigating Change in Recovery02:34 The Importance of Prioritizing Recovery05:26 Understanding Relapse and Its Consequences08:19 The Role of Service in Sustaining Recovery11:03 Functional Addiction and Its Dangers13:46 Chronic Pain and Recovery16:27 The Ripple Effect of Addiction19:19 The Journey of Recovery and Its Challenges22:07 The Impact of Addiction on Relationships24:50 Lessons Learned from Recovery29:29 The Impact of Recovery on Family and Community30:39 Becoming a Beacon of Hope31:08 The Rapid Decline After Relapse33:14 Understanding the Psychological Effects of Addiction35:46 The Importance of Shared Experiences in Recovery39:02 Building Trust After Addiction41:35 The Role of Fellowship in Recovery45:50 Continuous Growth in Recovery49:20 The Dangers of Underestimating Addiction

#addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #soberlife In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Drew sits down with Eric J. Cunningham, an ecological anthropologist whose work bridges addiction recovery, systems thinking, anthropology, mindfulness, and spiritual inquiry.Eric shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery while illuminating how the same invisible systems that shape our personal struggles also operate at cultural, organizational, and planetary levels. Grounded in 12-step recovery, contemplative discipline, and cross-cultural research, this conversation explores how healing ourselves is inseparable from healing the systems we inhabit.This episode is especially meaningful for anyone navigating sobriety, addiction recovery, spiritual growth, mindfulness, UX research, systems design, or purpose-driven work.👤 About Eric J. CunninghamEric J Cunningham is an ecological anthropologist currently building Ripple—a practice emerging at the intersection of experience research, anthropological inquiry, systems thinking, and contemplative discipline. With deep expertise in Japanese culture and society, his work investigates how humans think about and interact with larger systems, not as external objects of study but as living ecologies we simultaneously inhabit and constitute.Grounded in the principles of 12-step recovery, Eric's approach understands personal transformation and systemic awareness as inseparable investigations. The same patterns that operate through addiction—the internalized constraints, the autopilot responses, the inherited ways of not-seeing—reveal themselves as microcosms of broader mechanisms of control and complicity.His commitment to spiritual seeking isn't separate from his research practice but foundational to it: the clarity required for genuine user-centered work begins with the willingness to examine one's own lens, to disarm one's own protective mechanisms, to become conscious of how systemic forces operate through the observer's very capacity to observe.Through Ripple, Eric is developing offerings like “Steps to You”—a structured intensive that refuses the false binary between practical logistics and inner work—and “Mindful UX,” which brings contemplative disciplines into experience research and design as methodology rather than metaphor. Drawing on his anthropological training and cross-cultural perspective, he is passionate about evidence-based design that serves the well-being of our planet and its many inhabitants, understanding that evidence itself emerges from particular ways of attending, particular questions we've learned to ask—or not ask.He writes Spirit/Matter on Substack, exploring the constant negotiation between seen and unseen realities, between materiality and meaning-making. His work is animated by the understanding that when we're grounded in purpose and at peace with ourselves, we naturally serve others more effectively—creating ripples that extend through teams, organizations, and communities toward worlds that affirm common life rather than exploit it.🔗 Learn more: https://ripplemoment.com✍️ Read his writing: https://ericjcunningham.substack.com🔔 Stay Connected with The Sober Fix🌐 Website: https://www.thesoberfixpodcast.com📸 Instagram: @thesoberfixpodcast🎵 TikTok: @thesoberfix📧 Email: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com👉 If you’re in recovery, questioning sobriety, or have a story that could help others—reach out. Your story matters, and it might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

#addictionrecovery #griefandloss #faith In this deeply moving episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Drew sits down with Marcia Earhart, a certified grief, trauma, and mental health coach, to explore the life-altering impact of grief, loss, and the path to true healing.Marcia shares her powerful personal story—from growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, to experiencing profound early grief, and later surviving the unimaginable loss of both of her sons. Through faith, community, and intentional healing, Marcia reveals how unresolved grief doesn’t disappear—it gets trapped in the body, often showing up as anxiety, depression, addiction, and mental health crises.This episode dives deep into:How grief affects identity and self-worthThe connection between grief and addictionWhy “time doesn’t heal” without intentional actionThe role of faith, spirituality, and community in recoveryTurning pain into purpose and trauma into transformationMarcia also introduces The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a unique healing initiative designed to help individuals process trauma, face grief head-on, and reconnect with who they were created to be.If you’re struggling with grief, trauma, addiction recovery, mental health, or loss—or you love someone who is—this conversation offers truth, hope, and practical wisdom for moving forward without minimizing your pain.👉 You were not meant to heal alone.🧠 Key Takeaways from This EpisodeGrief should not define you—it can redefine youAvoiding grief can lead to addiction and emotional collapseHealing requires intentionality, not just timeCommunity is essential for recovery and mental healthPain can be transformed into purpose💬 Powerful Quotes“Grief gets trapped in the body.”“Time will not heal you.”“You were created for community.”⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Marcia Earhart01:28 Childhood and Early Losses03:56 The Impact of Grief on Identity08:06 Faith and Healing12:19 The Loss of Marcia’s Sons18:05 The Battle of the Mind20:51 Mental Health & Healing Barriers24:15 The Sterling Rose Sanctuary26:42 Navigating Anger and Grief31:42 Creating a Healing Space40:14 Turning Pain into Purpose42:40 Beginning a Spiritual Healing Journey🌹 Guest Resources: Marcia Earhart

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