In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Mod Sun shares his transformative journey from a chaotic childhood in rural Minnesota to becoming a successful solo artist. He discusses growing up with divorced parents, early sports ambitions, and how he looked up to Travis Barker which sparked his music career. Mod Sun opens up about his battles with alcohol, cocaine, and the turning points that led him to sobriety, and the steps he took to battle addiction. Just passing 5 years this is Mod Sun’s story on the Sober Motivation Podcast.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:05 Early Life in Minnesota

05:04 Transition to Sports and Social Life

09:03 Discovering Music and High School Challenges

21:25 Substance Use and Post-High School Journey

27:44 First Band and the Influence of Bob Dylan

32:58 Joining Four Letter Lie and Pursuing a Solo Career

35:02 First Tour Experiences and Early Career

35:58 Struggles with Substance Abuse

38:37 A Dark Turning Point

43:01 The Path to Sobriety

45:08 Maintaining Sobriety and Personal Growth

48:19 The First Day of Sobriety

56:17 Embracing Sobriety and Its Challenges

01:08:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

In this episode of the Brenton shares his journey through a childhood filled with constant relocations, his early life in a large family, and his experiences with homeschooling. He shares his struggles with alcohol, starting in college, and how it intensified following personal and professional setbacks. Brenton wrestled with the thoughts of being a failure and alcohol quieted those thoughts, temporarily at least. Brenton reflected back on a trip to the ER where he felt like he was dying and how alcohol was impacting his mental and physical health. Brenton has been sober since July 2022 and this is his story on the SoberMotivation podcast.

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In this episode of the show, we have Thomas, who shares his inspiring journey toward sobriety. Thomas discusses his childhood and his teenage years filled with minor troubles. He recounts how his drinking habits escalated during his bartending career and later as a brand ambassador for alcohol companies. Thomas speaks about the moment he realized he needed help, spurred by personal and professional crises during the pandemic. His story underscores the importance of community, seeking help, and the transformative power of sobriety. This is Thomas’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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00:00 Introduction to Season Three

00:14 Meet Thomas: Early Life and Childhood

03:09 Teenage Years and School Experiences

07:51 First Jobs and Discovering Bartending

09:49 Alcohol and Bar Culture

18:52 COVID-19 and Escalation of Drinking

26:33 Struggles with Sobriety Attempts

27:23 Seeking Help and Support

28:09 Facing Social Situations Sober

29:13 Conversations with Family

30:34 The Turning Point

32:42 Importance of Self-Motivation

36:22 The Day of Sobriety

40:51 Processing Emotions Sober

45:15 Life After Sobriety

47:33 Career Transition

50:17 Advice for Others in the Industry

52:31 Conclusion and Gratitude

In this episode of the Podcast, Garrett shares his journey of growing up in a small town in Iowa, enjoying a seemingly normal childhood, and later struggling with alcohol. Reflecting on his high school years, college days, and the progressive impact of alcohol on his life, Garrett talks about his experiences with social drinking, blackouts, and brushes with the law. He recounts the turning point moments that led to his decision to quit drinking, including his involvement in an outpatient program, the birth of his twin boys, and the emotional toll his drinking took on his family and himself. This is Garrett’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:14 Childhood and Family Background

01:03 High School Years and Sports

02:04 College Life and Alcohol Introduction

03:59 Early Consequences and Social Dynamics

09:05 Post-College Life and Escalation

17:41 Struggles with Moderation and Mental Health

24:43 Realization and Eye-Opening Moments

25:48 Struggles with Drinking and Social Life

28:58 Turning Points and Family Impact

31:44 Final Straws and Seeking Help

34:13 Embracing Sobriety and Personal Growth

37:48 Life After Sobriety

48:07 Advice for Those Struggling

50:34 Conclusion and Support

In this episode, Jen shares her journey with alcohol, from her early days of drinking at 15 to her decision to become sober. Growing up in a household without alcohol, Jen discusses how she turned to drinking to fit in and cope with insecurities and anxiety, leading to her involvement with party drugs during her teens. She recounts her years of putting rules around her drinking in an attempt to moderate, which didn’t work out. At times overtaken by the mommy wine culture. A turning point came after two significant events that filled her with shame and led her to seek therapy, change her lifestyle, and find a supportive sober community. Jen also shares the positive impact sobriety has had on her life, including improved confidence, being present, and enjoyment of life's moments, and hopes her story can inspire others to reconsider their relationship with alcohol.

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00:00 Welcome to the Sober Motivation Podcast

00:23 Jen's Childhood and Early Experiences with Alcohol

04:07 Transitioning to Adulthood: College and Work Life

05:54 Meeting Her Husband and the Party Lifestyle

08:10 The Impact of Parenthood and the Mommy Wine Culture

08:58 Reflecting on the Relationship and Alcohol's Role

14:27 The Internal Struggle with Drinking and Self-Reflection

22:04 Navigating Anxiety, Therapy, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

27:52 The Wake-Up Call: A Personal Journey to Sobriety

28:17 A Turning Point: Realizing the Need for Change

30:59 The Last Straw: A Commitment to Sobriety

33:23 Seeking Help: Therapy and Community Support

42:42 The Benefits of Sobriety: A New Perspective on Life

51:02 Reflections and Advice: Embracing a Sober Lifestyle

In this episode, we have Saz, she discusses her struggles with drinking, its roots in her childhood, and the escalated challenges she faced through her teenage years to adulthood because of it. Despite a supportive family and a seemingly happy childhood in Northern Ireland, Saz's insecurities and need for control led her to a struggle with eating and, later, an unhealthy relationship with alcohol as a means of coping with social anxiety and self-esteem issues. Saz did try everything to make moderation work out. But eventually, after an emotional breakup and realizing she must desire sobriety for herself rather than for others, she commits to quit drinking on her 30th birthday. This is Saz’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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In this episode, my friend Megan Wilcox shares her life story, emphasizing the struggle with her self-worth, addiction, and eventually finding sobriety. Growing up, her parents divorced, and Megan faced difficulties fitting in and experienced anxiety from a young age. Her journey into addiction began with gambling and escalated into daily wine drinking. After having her two sons, her marriage was struggling, and the divorce process began. Megan struggled more and more with alcohol. The turning point came after a low moment during the Christmas season, leading her to seek help. With over 3.5 years sober, this is Megan, AKA the Sobahsistah’s story on the Sober Motivation Podcast.

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In this episode, we have MJ who has been sober since 2012 and opens up about his challenging journey from a troubled childhood in New York City, marked by overprotection and bullying, to his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction as an adult. MJ shares how being overprotective instilled a fear in him that led to his inability to socialize without alcohol. MJ struggled to let anyone in on how he was feeling in his life and his ego ran the show for decades. The episode also delves into MJ's commitment to helping others as a crucial part of his recovery, his insights on ego and humility, and how his humiliation became the foundation for his humility and readiness to change. He emphasizes the importance of asking for help, the power of giving back in recovery, and the message that anyone can turn their life around with the willingness to seek help. This is MJ’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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