Sobertown Podcast

Men and Sobriety. A-Rod and DadLife join King13 and they agree that sobriety is not gender specific and a lot of alcohol use disorder comes from childhood and trauma. We hide our emotions, why when our bodies are naturally reacting to our emotions.  We are told to resist expressing emotions. Stored emotions reveal themselves in sobriety and whilst painful to work through it should not kill you. We have to eliminate the 'stigma' of men having to be strong and not expressive. Thank you to A-Rod and Dadlife for helping to get the word out.    Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com      

Peanut5280 had a chance this week to sit down with Tami Canaday the Founder/Owner of Wagon Coffee Roasters, LLC https://wagoncoffeeroasters.com/.  They specialize in COFFEE FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY *Support Women In Recovery from Addiction *Support Farmer's Livelihood Through Our Ethically Sourced Beans *Support Clean Energy Through Our Zero-Emissions Roaster. Tami with Wagon Coffee Roasters LLC aligns with her husband Ryan and FREE - A Spiritual Community for Addicts, Loved Ones of Addicts, and Spiritual Refugees https://freespiritualcommunity.com/.   Tami, Owner/Founder of Wagon Coffee, identifies as a Recovery Advocate and Loved One of an Addict. Her husband, Ryan, is 8+ years sober. She has witnessed the beautiful transformation of recovery through him and within their marriage. In 2018, Ryan and Tami launched a nonprofit called FREE—for Addicts, loved ones of Addicts, and spiritual refugees. They create space for healing, recovery, and spiritual connection.      Because of FREE, Tami learned more about women in recovery, their stories, the alarming and increasing addiction stats, and the hardships they face as WOMEN in recovery; 5.7% of women have a substance use disorder in the United States. She also discovered some staggering COVID-19 statistics...according to a Journal of American Medical Report (JAMA) report Women, in particular, exhibited a 41% increase in alcohol consumption over a 2019 baseline. Tami decided to do something, in the midst of a pandemic, to help women in recovery. And it just so happens [ironically enough] that 90% of recovering addicts and alcoholics drink coffee! Wagon Coffee was founded in 2020 by Tami Canaday in response to the critical need for assistance for those afflicted with alcohol and drug addiction. So, along comes wagon coffee...Why “Wagon”?! It comes from the century old saying, when you are sober, you are “on the wagon”. They are “being the wagon” by guiding women in recovery towards wholeness by providing second chances through employment, encouragement, & empowerment.      Together Ryan and Tami are immersed in the process of offering healing, wholeness, inclusivity, & sustainability. Join them in being part of the solution.   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Join Wingy and Drifter as they talk: Neuroplasticity and the Discovery in Recovery - Open Your Mind to the Possibilities Neuroplasticity has fascinated me since I read Marc Lewis’ book The Biology of Desire when I was 8 months sober. It was the last of many books that I read that year on the topic of addiction and recovery. One of the interesting things about Marc’s book was that unlike the other books I had been reading it did not help me stop drinking, or inspire me to stay sober, but rather explained the awesome, unexpected growth that I was experiencing in recovery. It explained why my recovery felt quite a bit more like an adventure than a chore. Not recovery – discovery! The Biology of Desire examines how our brains can evolve and change if we break the isolation of addiction by reaching out creatively to evolve. It offers positive reflections of the experience that people can have by connecting with generosity of spirit rather than retreating in resentment when they stop using drugs and alcohol to numb out. As I read the book, rather than imagining the possibility of what Marc was describing, I recognized my experience in his words. I responded YES! That is exactly what’s happening right now! My brain was growing and evolving as I wrote my way sober in a creative community, and Marc explained why through the science of neuroplasticity.   Befriending the part that wants to get high My Beautiful Mind at 1,000 days Sober How I Became Alcohol-Free – Thoughts on Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis The Adventure of Discovery in Recovery – A Podcast with Thoughts on Neuroplasticity in Sobriety   Are you Sober Curious? Do you want to stop drinking or are you trying to drink more moderately? In a world where you may be questioned for not drinking with the crowd, we’ll help you to find your own path. I am Winged Victory, the founder of the Boom Rethink the Drink community and Boozemusings blog. I retired from a long and illustrious drinking career on March 6, 2015, by reading and writing in a creative, supportive, and inspiring online community called Hello Sunday Morning. I've been gratefully reaching back with words, ideas, and love ever since. Community is the cure. Open your mind to the possibilities. The Spirit is not in the Bottle it's in You.   Are you Sober Curious? Do you want to stop drinking or are you trying to drink more moderately? In a world where you may be questioned for not drinking with the crowd, we’ll help you to find your own path.  Sign in here anonymously and download our free app. Join our diverse international BOOM Community and we'll be there when and where you need us.  Search BOOM Rethink the Drink on the Mighty Networks app for Android & iOS   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

In this episode of Sobertown's Rewired podcast, Ben-G joins Julie and Steve K to talk about honesty for a second time. The importance of honesty shows up in our lives in so many different ways. Recently for Ben, it's been about sharing openly and honestly with the people in his life about his alcoholism. Sharing with others can be extremely beneficial on this journey, but can also come with a heavy dose of anxiety. Join us as Ben talks about knowing what to say and how to say it, some of the responses he's received, and a lot about the support and kindness of people.   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

As we have learnt  Sobriety provides so many benefits, so what about Sober dating?  King13 invited sober single sister's  Namaste and Squirrel Monkey to shake this subject up.   How is dating different?  No Dating first year.  (It is not in the AA Big Book). Where do you meet potential partners? What attracts you now? What to do on dates? Boundaries, your choices, how much alcohol effects  relationships?  Whatever way your love life falls there is always hope.   We have to be cautious and we deserve to be happy.  Any friend groups that may have suddenly disinvited you can only lead to true friendships and higher standards.  How about a ZOOM date?    Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Depression  Positive Recovery with Corinna What is the difference between a low mood and depression? What causes us to become depressed? Do antidepressants help?  How can we help ourselves? Have a listen to find out more.  Focus on controlling the things you can and not resisting the things you cannot Www.sobertownpodcast.com  🍵🫖☕️💦 Chin Chin💖🙋🏻‍♀️ My communities are:  Sobertownpodcast.com I Am Sober - Corinna Dotty Pot currently at 18 months  Instagram @canamgirluk   YouTube: Positive Living with Sobriety and Disability (link in my Instagram bio)  My email: Corinna.alderton@gmail.com  Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Alcohol Marketing Women: King13, Polly and Corinna discuss the feminization of alcohol marketing  women. Selling the idea that alcohol will bring friendship, relaxation and empowerment.  How women will pay up to 13% more for the same goods as men. The alcohol industry is trying to drown out the recovery/sober voice.   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

In this episode of the Rewired Podcast, Julie and Steve talk with Viv - Sober_I_Thrive - about the Rewired topic of Love. Join us as we talk with Viv about how she learned to love herself and how to love others, even when they didn't make it easy for her. Viv is the host of the Monday night Rewired Zoom meetings that can be found at bit.ly/rewiredzooms at 8:30 pm EST.   Viv, aka Sober_iThrive, is a Certified Addictions Recovery Coach My Sober Recovery Story #252  If you have any questions or You would like to book a FREE 30-minute consultation with me, you can visit my website https://www.soberithrive.org I’m Certified in Addiction Recovery Coaching and Life Coaching:    • Life Coaching Essentials, Work/Life Balance  • Co-creating a New Sober Lifestyle  • Addiction(s) Recovery  • Neuroscience of Brain Function & Joyful Recovery  • Roots of Addiction(s)  • Alcohol/Drugs and their Effects  • Right Thinking in Recovery  • Family Issues in Recovery     And so much more…   My communities are:   • Sobertownpodcast.com   • I Am Sober Community (IAS) - @Sober_iThrive  • Sobertown Facebook Group   • “Valiants We Thrive” – Sober Women Telegram Group  • Instagram: @Sober_i_Thrive  www.soberithrive.org (https://www.soberithrive.org/) Certified and Licensed Addiction and Recovery Professional Online Sober Coaching for all of your addiction and recovery needs by a Internationally Certified and Licensed Sober Coach & Life Coach   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Support Networks Positive Recovery with Corinna People in our here and now do not fully understand the journey we are on. Everyone needs support. Even the most stubborn and independent of us (that was me 🙋🏻‍♀️) Nobody. Expectations of others will lead to disappointment and upset. Today I look at how we can build a support network.  Focus on controlling the things you can and not resisting the things you cannot Www.sobertownpodcast.com  🍵🫖☕️💦 Chin Chin💖🙋🏻‍♀️ My communities are:  Sobertownpodcast.com I Am Sober - Corinna Dotty Pot currently at 18 months  Instagram @canamgirluk   YouTube: Positive Living with Sobriety and Disability (link in my Instagram bio)  My email: Corinna.alderton@gmail.com  Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Wingy from "Boom Rethink the Drink" and Drifter sit down to chat about the marketing of alcohol before Super Bowl Sunday.   Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest challenges of the year for people who have recently stopped drinking. Alcohol will likely be a big feature of any Super Bowl party and if your friends don’t know you’ve gone sober you may find yourself in an uncomfortable spot, deciding how much information to give or not about why you’re partying alcohol-free. It’s also a challenge that alcohol is a big feature of the Super Bowl itself in those much-anticipated commercials that may be triggering to the most determined newly sober person. The commercialization of addictive behavior is something that I blog about often. I have written post after post on the toxic mainstream media marketing of wine o’clock and mommy’s wine time. One of the most toxic cultural trends of my adult life has been the sale of this lifestyle as consequence-free. It’s packaged beautifully and artfully sold, everywhere from the grocery store to your television screen to your social media feed to the cinema, the idea that the problem is not the drink but the drinker becomes deeply ingrained in our subconscious. Join us for a pregame discussion on the marketing of alcohol and ideas on how to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday Alcohol-free - Rethink the Drink.   How to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday Alcohol-Free Modern Times and The Vortex A Toxic Illusion: How Alcohol is Bringing Us Down Romancing the Parasite - Alcohol Kills Hard Selling the "Wine Time" Routine is Deadly Business Cognitive Dissonance The Genie in the Bottle Why Women Are Dying for a Drink and What We Can Do About It   Winged Victory aka Wingy, American, Living in Portugal, married, mom , musician. Retired from a long and illustrious drinking career on March 6, 2015, by reading and writing in a creative, supportive, and inspiring online community called Hello Sunday Morning. Have been gratefully reaching back with words, ideas, and love ever since. Founder of the Boozemusings blog and Boom Rethink the Drink Community. Open your mind to the possibilities. The Spirit is not in the Bottle it's in You   Are you Sober Curious? Do you want to stop drinking or are you trying to drink more moderately? In a world where you may be questioned for not drinking with the crowd, we’ll help you to find your own path.  Sign in here anonymously and download our free app. Join our diverse international BOOM Community and we'll be there when and where you need us.  Search BOOM Rethink the Drink on the Mighty Networks app for Android & iOS   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com