The Sober Plug

There is no such thing as being too dumb to get sober, but there is such a thing as being "too smart". People tend to stay sober after some form of guidance and mentorship whether that be rehab, 12 step meetings, coaching or other support groups. In most cases it takes humility and acceptance to get sober because this is when we are the most willing to take direction. When we are "too smart" for o...

There comes a time when you realize that you need to change certain behaviors that are clearly holding you back from progressing in life, yet we remain hesitant on following through to make a change. One of the reasons is because we tend to overwhelm ourselves with the mountain that we have to climb. We look at the big picture and all the work that is ahead and this prevents us from starting in th...

There comes a time in our lives where we know we aren't living to our potential, we know we're making choices that are contributing to our pain and we know that there's more to life than what we're currently experiencing. Pain is a strong motivator and when we're struggling in life, we tend to start asking important questions that we ignore for a long time. Once we hear the Soul's cry and we get h...

It's easy to get caught up in worrying about the future or living with regret from our actions in the past. But at the end of the day, the only thing we have is the present moment. If we move forward and do the next right thing each and every day, we will be able to appreciate the gift of the present moment more and more. However, continuing to make the same mistakes, struggling with addiction and...

One of the biggest misconceptions about getting sober is that you magically become ready to do it. The truth is sobriety can be uncomfortable because it represents change, and it's a significant one at that. But oftentimes we can never be fully prepared for what's to come when we are making a big change in our life. Being "ready" is a delusional thought because change is uncomfortable. A lot of ti...

People fear change. Human beings are creatures of habit, and we find comfort in our routines even if they're unhealthy ones. The key is to change your mindset about change and fear itself. In this episode Connor gives 3 tips to overcome any fears you have in your life right this moment. If you're struggling with addiction, you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

It's normal to feel overwhelmed in early sobriety. A lot of change is happening, and we're not accustomed to handling life's problems or our emotions in a sober state of mind. In this episode, Connor gives 2 important tips when you're feeling overwhelmed with the stress that comes with recovery. 

We're going to have tough days in sobriety and that's okay as long as we respond instead of react. A big part of recovery is gaining control over your emotions, not letting your emotions control you. If you struggle with that, these 3 tips can help you. If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Many people fear getting sober and a lot of times they don't understand why. What you don't realize is that the fear of getting sober is what keeps you sick and suffering. There are essentially 2 reasons that people fear getting sober and once you know how to address those fears, recovery becomes much more obtainable.  If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-88...

Growth and comfort do not live on the same block. If you want things in life you're going to have to work for them; physically, mentally, emotionally, Spiritually, financially, sobriety etc. It takes discipline in order to be the person we aspire to be. If you want to have a fulfilling life, you have to be willing to do the ugly work that isn't appealing but needs to get done. Do you need to grow...

There are a lot of misconceptions about sobriety that aren't really true but generally believed. A lot of people get sober and they believe abstinence by itself is going to be enough to have a good life. I disagree. Getting sober doesn't guarantee a good life, it just gives us the opportunity to have the type of life we want... If we're willing to work for it. If you're struggling with addiction,...

Sometimes we forget what the point of sobriety is, and we need reminders that the process of sobriety is actually worth it. If you feel like you lose hope or Faith that recovery is worth the effort, these 3 reasons will be a big reminder of why.  If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862 

Rock bottom doesn't need to come in the form of homelessness, loss of family, getting arrested or an overdose. A lot of times it happens from within. We suffer when we drift away from who we know we're supposed to be. We suffer when we fail to reach our potential. And when we're struggling with addiction we tend to suffer in all areas of our life, whether we're "functioning" or not. When we get so...

A lot of people complain about the fact that life isn't fair and they develop a victim mentality which makes excuses for where they are in life. It is true, life isn't fair.. and it's one of the things we should be most grateful for. In this episode Connor explains exactly why. If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Ever wondered what it took to get sober? Have you ever thought that it wasn't possible for you to get clean because you had failed attempts in the past and you feel like you're "too far gone"? If that describes you, this podcast will help you break through those self limiting beliefs.  If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862  

Addiction goes deeper than the physical reliance on a substance. We are mentally and emotionally conditioned to make decisions that put us in bad positions and unhealthy situations. The scary part is a lot of times this is happening subconsciously and we don't even recognize it until it's too late and we are on a path towards relapse. If you want to prevent this from happening and avoid relapse th...

Addiction turns us into people that we were never meant to be. The longer we drink or use the more we tend to drift away from our true selves. Eventually we live a life of quiet desperation and we become all too familiar with emotions of regret, remorse shame and guilt. If you struggle with that this episode is for you. If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 20...

When people are first getting sober, it seems like a daunting task to begin with. Not only is it difficult to do, but many people don't even know if a good life is possible for them without drinking or using drugs, never mind a fulfilling or successful life. It seems like a completely foreign concept. In this episode Connor talks about what success looks like in recovery and what steps to take to...

Your addiction will lie to you but have you convinced it's the truth despite all the evidence to the contrary. Addicts and alcoholics are masters of manipulation, justification and rationalizing because it's the only way we can continue doing the wrong thing for so long. But there comes a time when we can't lie to ourselves any longer and we are forced to face the pain of our choices. 

When you have cravings and urges do you feel like you aren't sure what to do? Do you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of relapse? These thoughts are going to come and you need to be prepared when they do because they don't just disappear over night. But in this episode Connor will remind you of one powerful tool to keep in mind when cravings come your way.

Addiction isn't just a pill problem or an alcohol problem. It is a problem of the mind. The way an alcoholic thinks is the real issue because they repeat the same behavior over and over while expecting a different result. If you want to get sober you must realize that lies are being fed to you and you need to get honest with yourself. In this episode Connor explains how you can start. If you're st...

Life places significant challenges in our path no matter who you are. It's not something we can avoid. The key is understanding that challenges aren't in our way, they ARE the way. We should be viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth and they are imperative for us to become our best self. If you struggle seeing things this way, this episode is for you. If you're struggling with addiction you...