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Host: Michal Charles aka MMC13 Guest: Nicolas Morales Five Things To Know Before You Get Sober This book describes five elements of recovery that have been learned through experience. It explains raw realities that may not be covered in counseling, therapy, or treatment facilities. It allows the reader to see into these elements and prepare for them so the path to recovery may be accomplished with less roadblocks. It can also be used as a tool for individuals who are dancing around the idea of recovery. Through lived experience of addiction to opiates and alcohol, these five elements were the most shocking, rough, and problematic to a successful recovery. Addiction has no concern for the individual it plagues. The battle against it is unique to each person. These elements are generic in nature with the hope the reader will apply the topics to their own struggles.   Nico Morales: Transforming Lives Through Resilience and Purpose Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nico Morales embodies the spirit of the Duke City. As a third-generation resident, he takes immense pride in his roots and the vibrant community that shaped him. Nico's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and personal growth, as he overcame significant challenges to emerge as an author, graduate, and successful business owner. Nico's upbringing was influenced by his parents, who instilled in him the values of hard work and compassion. His father, a skilled technician in the technology sector, and his angelic mother, who dedicated herself to social work, provided Nico with a solid foundation. Despite their best efforts, Nico faced early hardships that left lasting imprints on his worldview. Throughout his childhood, Nico grappled with feelings of abandonment and rejection. These emotions were compounded by traumatic experiences, leading him to develop a skewed perspective on family and belonging. By the age of fourteen, Nico believed he was capable of living independently and contemplated dropping out of school to join the workforce. It was his mother's guidance and the prospect of pursuing his passion for wrestling that redirected his path back to education. Understanding the importance of financial independence, Nico devised alternative ways to earn money during the school year. Initially selling single prime times (loose cigarettes), he later transitioned into the cannabis trade. In his junior year of high school, Nico recognized the lucrative potential in the emerging market of prescription pills. However, his involvement took a dangerous turn when he succumbed to the temptations of substance abuse. Dependent on OxyContin, Nico faced a critical crossroad when the availability of the drug diminished. Faced with limited options, he turned to heroin as a means of escape. By the time he reached his twenties, Nico found himself living in his truck, ensnared in a cycle of desperation. It was this distress that ultimately compelled him to break free from opioid addiction, although he did so without seeking professional help to address the underlying issues. Reintegrating into his family's support system, Nico sought solace in excessive alcohol consumption, which strained relationships and led to his eventual expulsion from their homes. This rejection only amplified his feelings of isolation. Rock bottom arrived when Nico found himself living in a dilapidated building, broken physically, mentally, and spiritually. Despite the challenges, he recognized a higher purpose and chose to embark on a spiritual journey of healing. Through introspection and self-study, Nico gained valuable insights into his thoughts, emotions, and actions. This newfound awareness led to transformative changes in his life and propelled him toward serving others on their own paths of self-discovery. Fueling his purpose, Nico authored the book "Five Things to Know Before You Get Sober," sharing his experiences and providing guidance to those seeking a similar path of personal growth. Driven by his commitment to serve others, Nico pursued higher education with unwavering determination. He earned a bachelor's degree with honors, solidifying his academic achievements. Today, Nico is the proud founder of No Halo, a personal and professional development services company. The name reflects his belief that nobody is born an angel, but everyone has the capacity to improve themselves each day. Nico Morales stands as a living testament to the power of resilience, determination, and personal growth. His life experiences have shaped his mission to inspire others to discover their purpose, navigate life's challenges, and embrace imperfections. Through his work, Nico embodies the transformative journey from adversity to empowerment, reminding us all that it is never too late to change our lives for the better. Website: https://nohalonm.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@No_HaloNM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nohalonm?mibextid=ZbWKwL   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

Host: Drifter Guest: Terry G   Terry is a life long friend of Drifter and his late brother Mark Bittle. Terry is definitely a miracle who has transformed his life from addiction to an amazing sober life! Terry has become an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend! He continues to work the 12 Steps of Recovery and continues to give back to those coming behind him. Thank you my brother for sharing your amazing journey from the trenches of addiction to the powerful transformation of recovery!! BOOOOOM!!   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

What an amazing Happy Hour. Pollya and Corinna reunited to share their thoughts and emotions on their journey through sobriety, grief and learning to build a new life. Please follow Corinna’s Blog Positive Recovery With Corrina and follow her Canam journey in honor of her late partner Andy.   Corinna is also the author of ‘The A-Z of Alcohol and Sobriety: Everything you need to know’ by Corinna Alderton  - available worldwide on Amazon.  Keep focussing  on controlling the things you can and not resisting the things you cannot www.sobertownpodcast.com  🍵🫖☕️💦 Chin Chin💖🙋🏻‍♀️   If you have any topics you would like me to cover or comments then please email me alcoholandsobriety@gmail.com My communities are:  Sobertownpodcast.com I Am Sober - Corinna Dotty Pot currently at 2 years.  Instagram@canamgirluk   YouTube: Positive Recovery With Corrina  (link in my Instagram bio)    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

Host: Michal Charles Guest: Yves-Marc Lemieux   Yves-Marc Lemieux, CEO of Mind Engineering Corporation After studying and completing a BAC in Psycho Education and while helping others, Yves-Marc, obtained a Master's in Humanist Hypnosis and a Post Master in Neuroscience ( NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming ). With a constant and never ending thirst for human achievements, Yves-Marc has dedicated his life in learning human psychology to help others reach their full potential and coaching them toward self-discovery and excellence.   UNCOMMON AMONGST THE COMMON is the Blueprint of exceptional achievers and is an awe-inspiring roadmap to greatness, etched with the sweat and tears of those who dared to dream big. Within its pages lie the secrets of relentless determination, unwavering passion, and belief. It is a beacon of hope for those who crave success, for it teaches that extraordinary achievements are not reserved for the chosen few, but attainable by anyone with the audacity to chase their dreams.   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

Host: Drifter Guest: Erica Spiegelman Rewired is Now in over 300 prisons, jails and juvenile detention centers, with over 20,000 prisoners using Erica Spiegelman’s Rewired Programs FOR FREE!! Thank You Erica for all you’re giving to all of us around the world!!   Erica Spiegelman is an Addiction Specialist, Counselor, Author and Speaker who has made an indelible mark in the field of addiction recovery. She has founded a multi-media health and wellness platform, providing consulting and counseling solutions for clients by providing them with tools on how to reach emotional, mental and physical freedom. She holds a Bachelors degree in Literature from the University of Arizona and a degree as a California State Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADAC-II) from University of California, Los Angeles. Erica works with several treatment centers in California. She has a private practice, is a regular Wellness and Addiction expert on news shows, media outlets, writes for POOSH (poosh.com) and co-hosts a weekly podcast called: “Rewiring Your Life” on RadioMD. Erica also has the REWIRED PROGRAM which is an online educational program available on her website: Ericaspiegelman.com   A counselor at one of the most innovative and renowned drug and alcohol treatment centers in the world introduces an empowering approach to addiction recovery that addresses the whole self—mind, body, and spirit This “useful and practical perspective on what you can do to recover from [addiction]” can replace or supplement 12-step programs—at any stage in your recovery (Allen Berger, Ph.D., author of 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery)   Rewired is a new, breakthrough approach to fighting addiction and self-damaging behavior by acknowledging our personal power to bring ourselves back from the brink. Centered on the concept of self-actualization, Rewired will guide you towards not only physical sobriety, but a mental, emotional, and spiritual sobriety by learning to identify key principles within yourself, including authenticity, honesty, gratitude, and understanding a need for solitude.   Rewired addresses the whole self; just as addiction affects every part of one’s life, so too must its treatment. By helping us to build a healthy space to support our own recovery, we can rewrite the negative behaviors that result in addiction. Usable in conjunction with or in place of 12-step programs, Rewired allows for a more holistic approach, helping to create a personalized treatment plan that is right for you.   Each section in Rewired includes:   • Personal anecdotes from the author’s own struggles with alcoholism and addiction • Inspiring true success stories of patients overcoming their addictions • Questions to engage you into finding what is missing from your recovery • Positive affirmations and intentions to guide and motivate   With all the variables, both physical and emotional, that play into overcoming addiction, Rewiredenables us to stay strong and positive as we progress on the path to recovery. Rewired teaches patience and compassion, the two cornerstones of a new, humanist approach to curing addiction. Remember, addicts are not broken people that need to be fixed—they just have a few crossed wires.     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

Host: Drifter Guest: Brett Grau   Ripped Sober: The Fitness Routine That Got Me Out Of Addiction, Into Recovery, And How To Create Your Own (Fitness Series) Take back control and free yourself from the shackles of addiction with the power of physical fitness! Do you wake up every damn morning feeling trapped inside your own body because you can't even control your addiction? Are you struggling to keep your life intact because of the urges and cravings that seem to control your life? Do you find yourself wondering if there’s still hope for you because you have exhausted all your means of moving forward yet you always end up back to square one? You’re not alone. Addiction has plagued millions of people around the world. In fact, in the United States, almost 21 million suffer from at least one addiction. Addiction has ruined the lives of countless individuals. It promises them a false illusion of a life of happiness and bliss, yet the reality is a prison trapping them from a bright and happy future. Fortunately, it’s not yet too late. There are scientific ways to fight back and conquer addiction, to take back the reins of control and fix your life. This is where Brett Grau enters the picture. Drawing from his own addiction success story, he outlines an easy and effective roadmap for addicts to recover their true selves. Even better, you don’t have to spend money on medicines, rehab, or other costly sessions! All you need is the commitment to change, forgive yourself for your progress, and a practical guide to walking you through using your own body to overcome your addiction. Inside this transformative manual on using physical fitness as your weapon against addiction, you will discover: ● An inspiring story of how a man conquered the addiction that has plagued him for years – it’s never too late for anyone, as long as you WANT to change! ● The importance of identifying your trauma to fully understand the root of your addiction –by making your inner child feel safe, overcoming your urges can be easier ● How to motivate yourself and keep your brain focused on the sobriety track despite the various temptations around ● Science-backed proof that training for fitness events can significantly speed up your recovery progress ● The various benefits of exercising outdoors and surrounding yourself with nature – you can literally have your workout anywhere, free of charge! ● How to incorporate physical exercise in your daily routine – turn your household chores into a strenuous workout and achieve your goals in no time ● Effective workout routines that involve meditation and mindfulness – improve your mind and body connection by being fully present! And so much more! The journey to overcoming addiction is riddled with challenges and hardships because you’re basically facing the most difficult enemy of them all: yourself. But you have this book as your guide to walk you through how to win every battle in your mind while removing the traces of harmful substances in your body. It’s time to say goodbye to addiction and get started on the road to recovery, health, and happiness! Don’t let addiction hold you back from the life you want. Are you up for the most transformative challenge? Click Here to Buy the Book    The Sober Revolution FB Brett Grau Sober Rebel FB The Sober Revolution by Brett Grau, YouTube     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

Hosts: Polly and King13   2 Sober Sisters who had met on the I Am Sober app and have been huge podcast contributors on the Sobertown Podcast, met up in person in Australia! Join these 2 amazing Soberwarriors as they sit down, catch up with one another and have an amazing Sober Chat!!   It's so great to have you ladies back together on Sobertown, sharing your sober journeys!!! Thank You Both!!!!! BOOOOOM!!!   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

Host: Drifter Guest: Yusuf aka Advancing My name is Yusuf Sharif Wilson (Advancing . . . on the I am Sober App) and I have been alcohol-free for 6 months (the recording of this conversation actually took place on my 6 month anniversary✨). Where to begin . . . This alcohol-free journey has been one of the most significant and important experiences I’ve had in my life. While my entry-point was seemingly random (that said, I don’t believe in coincidence), the process has taken on a power and impacted my path forward in ways that I could never have imagined this time last year.  I was fortunate to come across the I Am Sober community and have been afforded access to an incredible ecosystem that has contributed greatly to my ongoing evolution. I now am committed to similarly serve others as I have and continue to be served.  I accepted and allowed my relationship with alcohol to rob me of health, wealth, vitality, clarity, focus, and life. While I can’t change the impact of the choices I’ve made in the past, my commitment to being a part of assisting others in their respective relationships with substances is certain. Immense gratitude to Drifter and the team at Sobertown Podcast for all of their incredible efforts and work! Thank you for being such phenomenal examples and showing the way . . . 🙏🏾✨   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    

Addiction and Isolation Positive Recovery with Corinna  Thank you to Namaste for this topic. Corinna talks about the need to connect with others and ourselves in sobriety. She looks at the id, ego and super ego and how having a supportive community helps us to keep these in check and our sobriety heading in the right direction.  Corinna is also the author of ‘The A-Z of Alcohol and Sobriety: Everything you need to know’ by Corinna Alderton  - available worldwide on Amazon.  Keep focussing  on controlling the things you can and not resisting the things you cannot www.sobertownpodcast.com  🍵🫖☕️💦 Chin Chin💖🙋🏻‍♀️ If you have any topics you would like me to cover or comments then please email me alcoholandsobriety@gmail.com My communities are:  Sobertownpodcast.com I Am Sober - Corinna Dotty Pot currently at 2 years.  Instagram@canamgirluk   YouTube: Positive Recovery with Corinna https://youtube.com/@positiverecoverywithcorinn5071   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

Host: Drifter Guest: Kajsa   Boom 💥  "My name is Kajsa and I am an alcoholic/addict. My sobriety date is 12/9/19. And for that I am truly grateful. 43 months ago, God saved me from the depths of hell. My addictions included alcohol, cocaine, mushrooms, hydrocodone, soma, and Xanax. It was the" ideal perfect storm" until it began to destroy my life little by little. Addiction is a liar. It is deceiving. In a matter of moments, it destroys not only a life, but also a family. It shows no mercy or compassion. It brings us down, even lower than hell; our very own purgatory. There we are isolated, alone, cold, abandoned, neglected, and rejected. Basically left for dead and not a soul can hear us; no matter how loud we beg and plead. Somehow, along the way, my higher power found me. He sent an angel to rescue and carry me out. Through my willingness and a mustard seed of hope, He blessed me with another chance; a fresh start; a new beginning. He has a plan - a plan for me to spread the message of experience, strength, and hope. For I am everything I am by His grace. Today, I love happy, joyous, and free. Free from the chains of addiction and my own personal hell. Free to love instead of hate. Free to grow instead of staying stuck. Free to reach out a hand to the next person suffering. Free to use my voice. Free to break toxic, generational habits and patterns. My higher power has shown me that WE are not alone. His love defends me. "   I am a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and admin/Ambassador of three sober pages on Facebook. The Sober Revolution with Brett Grau. Kajsa’s Sober Bus Tribe with Dave Devita and Richard Gallardo Ozuna. And Ladies Only Sober Bus 🚃.   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