Cory Thinks Out Loud

In Episode 4 of Cory Thinks Out Loud , we go deep into something most people never stop to question: alcohol. This isn’t about judgment. It’s not about preaching. It’s about examining what we’ve been told. We talk about why you don’t need “rock bottom” to change, the illusion of short-term relief versus long-term growth, and what it really means to leave the cultural “stadium” around alcohol. We e...

In Episode 3 of Cory Thinks Out Loud , Cory and AI explore the foundations of real change — physical health, mental health, and spiritual health. We break down: Using AI to build meal plans, grocery lists, and recipes Why sobriety is about addressing root causes The power of rewiring associations Beginner gains and starting at Level 0 Why embarrassment is often the beginning, not the end This epis...

In Episode 2, we explore what I call Sobriety Math. Sobriety Math is simple: Stack the wins. Woke up not hungover? Win. Drove past the liquor store? Win. Didn’t drink today? Win. We talk about: The power of a daily gratitude list Writing down your reasons not to drink Defining your purpose How autonomy changes everything Why critical thinking strengthens recovery Why progress matters more than per...

In the first episode of Cory Thinks Out Loud, I talk about sobriety — 12 years in — and the most unexpected challenge I face now: wanting to help people who aren’t ready to hear it. We explore: • Why environment matters more than willpower • Why rehab works (and why relapse often follows) • The realization that you can’t fix anyone • Living as the example instead of preaching • The “one thing” phi...