Sober.Coffee Podcast

AA is a spiritual program.  In this session, Mike, Glenn, and Tommy O discuss "The God Thing".  The topic makes people squirm, but on this morning, the boys step up and hit spirituality head-on. A must-listen.

Tommuy O joins the fun at the coffee shop, where the boys discuss the power of action (over words) and the word "yes".  Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable allows for the growth that we were made for, they agreed. From an AA perspective, meditation and prayer, health, service, and awareness are among the tools used to move from plateau to plateau.  Win the moment...

Stephanie rejoins Mike and Glenn at the coffee shop, where they discuss the business of life, being present in the moment, and sobriety service work.  Stephanie reinvented herself as a bright light in her recovery community.  Loud and proud, she carries hope to those around her in sobriety and society.  A unique perspective comes as she shares from the view of an ER nurse and how “God Drops” – are...

Mike and Glenn revisit the coffee shop, where they discuss love, appreciation, prayer, and patience, as well as the actions that accompany these concepts.  

Inspired by the story of the band Linkin Park, Mike and Glenn dive into a heartfelt conversation about what it means to lose your voice — not just creatively, but emotionally and spiritually — and how the journey of recovery offers a chance to find a new one. Through it all, they talk about staying focused on one shared goal: reaching the finish line sober, with authenticity and hope intact.

 In this episode, Mike and Glenn talk about navigating change and the importance of staying adaptable when life shifts unexpectedly. They reflect on how to adjust course without losing sight of what truly matters — maintaining consistency, structure, and purpose in their recovery journey. While they don’t claim to have all the answers, they remain committed to doing the next right thing. 

Author Mike Shooty joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop to talk about taking sobriety one day at a time and his book, Lost in London, A Journey from Insanity to Acceptance ( available on BookBaby.com ).  

Alena joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop, sharing the struggles with alcohol and drug abuse.  Eventually breaking the cycle, Alena finds peace these days caring for the loves of her life: Herself and her horses.  A story of strife into sobriety reminds us that " No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others" 

Mike and Glenn welcome one of the cool guys in sobriety into the coffee shop to discuss bringing a message of hope into the jail system.  Emil has a distinct enthusiasm for the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and has served other struggling alcoholics for quite a few twenty-four hours.  Find more information about Emil and his work at https://harmonyxing.com/bio and https://www.chicagoaa.org/commi...

In the last episode of the Summer Series, Joe and Ryan rejoin Mike and Glenn, where they discuss the steps, one-by-one, in a fast and furious format.  

In part 3 of 4 of the Summer Series, Joe and Ryan rejoin Mike and Glenn, where they discuss music, favorite sober moments, showing up, sharing your story, mixed worlds, service, sponsorship, picking up the phone, meetings, invitations, involvement, turning it over, God, guardrails, doing the work, staying fresh, staying the course, relapse, and of course, the promises - all in rapid fire fashion.

In part 2 of 4 of the Summer Series, Joe and Ryan rejoin Mike and Glenn, where they discuss community, service, trust, connection, relationships, reasons, being present, and basically "Normal Living" and of course, the promises.

Glenn and Mike welcome Joe and Ryan to the coffee shop for a few weeks of summer-focused sobriety.  In this session, Ryan shares details about his journey towards recovery.  From DUI to program defiance, the boys shared how the fellowship, the steps, and anniversaries supported their quest to accept that life on this side of drinking is far better than the prior.  

Mike and Glenn welcome Hamza to the coffee shop to discuss the grind, stresses, and the fear of what can happen vs finding joy in a whole life using techniques such as breathwork.  Learn more at www.breathesober.com 

Jeni joins Mike and Glenn in their hope to help people on their journey towards sobriety.  Her workbook was recently published as a powerful tool, especially for woman who have decided that alcohol no longer serves their life goals.   Health, science, and practical steps have proven to be the answer for her, Mike, and Glenn.  Worth a listen!  You can learn more about Jeni at:  jenimarie.org

Joe returns to chat about everything and nothing: fun, fantastic exits, pain, pain meds, guardrails, death, mini-bars, meetings, strong programs, honesty, balance, service, feelings, commitments, intention, time, sponsors, coffees, blessings, music, surrender, the ninth step, work, peace and the promises. 

Joe meets up with Mike and Glenn, and they discuss "being ready", meetings, connection, and what makes makers make.  Life, they agree, is better sober. 

Glenn does his best to flashroll the presentation he gave at the AA retreat that Sober.coffee was broadcasting from.  He focuses on the similarities, not the differences, in seed planting in the name of growing good sobriety.  This session spells out practical advice for a solid recovery plan.  A can't miss.  

Live from a retreat setting, Kelly shares about the strength of commitment and community. As the group reflected on the reward and fulfillment of unplugging and sharing growth with a group of like-minded people, they concluded that the experience is intimate and inspiring.  

"New Mike" visits Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop, remote from an AA retreat just outside Chicago.  The quick sit-down touched on honesty, patience, and the power of expressing oneself in an open and non-transactional setting.  

Mike and Glenn record live from an AA retreat in Frankfort IL, and Karen joins in to discuss unplugging and making recovery a priority.  Giving oneself the time and place to invest in our sobriety pays dividends beyond the investment.  

Lynn and Bruce join Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop, in episode 1 of 5, live from an AA retreat.  From pickleball to paradise - from a mess to a miracle - their story of transformation is both amazing and inspirational.  

Marggi and Dan join Mike and Glenn to discuss their project # VibezBombz.  A mashup of several recovery modalities, the solution promises to reconnect to that which we have become disconnected.  

Marin, co-founder of  www.sobrynth.com , and Abby, a customer from www. OlympiaHospitality.com , join Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop to discuss addiction education and resources in corporate structures.  From recovery education to crisis response, the four talk about being there for employees in need of support.  

Glenn and Mike explore expectations and performance gaps as causes and effects of addiction and sobriety.  Understanding that even when the best is given, sometimes failure prevails, and that acceptance is the key to navigating toward true recovery.