Addiction Unlimited Podcast

What No One Tells You About Life After Sobriety — Until You’re In It Whether it’s been 10 days or 10 years — if you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of blah , you are not alone. You’re not counting days. You’re not struggling to stay sober. But something’s still missing — and you can’t quite put your finger on it. If you’ve ever thought: “I thought I’d be happier by now…” “What’s wrong wit...

Using Sober October to Build Real Change That Goes Beyond Day 31 In this episode, I’m getting honest about what “just taking a break” really means. Whether you’re trying to reset, test your willpower, or prove something to yourself, I want to help you go deeper — and actually get what you came here for. I’ll walk you through the two times I took breaks (30 and 60 days), how I convinced myself I wa...

Ever find yourself pouring a drink thinking, “I don’t even want this…” ? In this episode, we’re going deep into the neuroscience of cravings , the patterns behind self-sabotage , and most importantly — how to get back in the driver’s seat of your brain . You’ll learn exactly what it takes to interrupt the pattern, rewire your brain, and take back authority over your decisions — even in the hardest...

3am wakeups after quitting drinking? Let’s fix your sober sleep—for good. You jolt awake at 3am. Your heart is racing. Your brain is going 100 miles an hour. You know you’re exhausted—but you’re wired and wide awake. Welcome to the 3AM Club, my friend. It’s not just you. And it’s not just early sobriety. Sleep issues can hit you at any point in recovery—whether you’re 30 days sober or 30 years in....

Numb, Anxious, or Overwhelmed: What the F Is Going On With Your Feelings After You Quit Drinking? * The hardest part of sobriety isn’t cravings… it’s the F-word. No, not that one. (Although you know it’s a personal favorite.) I’m talking about feelings . The ones you spent years numbing. The ones that come flooding in after you stop drinking. Or… the ones you can’t seem to feel at all. Whether you...

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be managing this better…” —this episode is for you. Between work, family, caregiving, and trying to keep your sober routine intact, it’s easy to feel like life is spinning and you’re barely holding it together. You’re showing up, doing the work, and still questioning if it’s enough. That’s not failure—it’s a sign you’re at capacity. And your sobri...

Listen On: You’re not failing—your method is. You’ve already tried harder. You’ve done the dry weeks. You’ve poured bottles down the sink. You’ve promised yourself, “Just weekends. Just one. This time it will stick.” And yet, here you are… back in the same shame spiral, asking yourself: “Why can’t I get it together?” In this episode of Addiction Unlimited , we’re burning down the biggest lie in so...

Loneliness and substance use often go hand in hand. But what most people don’t realize is that loneliness can follow you into sobriety —and if you don’t address it, it can quietly push you toward relapse. Sobriety means growth. It means changing your habits, your identity, and your relationships —and often, that kind of change means losing the people and places that once made you feel connected. A...

If you’ve ever told yourself, “If I could drink in moderation, I would do it all the time,” this episode is going to feel like I’ve been eavesdropping on your thoughts. Maybe you’ve tried switching to beer, only drinking on weekends, skipping alcohol at home, or limiting yourself to “special occasions.” And for a short time, it works—until the rules bend, the “just one more” slips in, and you’re r...

If your witching hour feels like a daily emotional ambush—when the stress, noise, and cravings all collide—you are not alone. That 4 or 5PM pull toward wine or alcohol isn’t just a bad habit… it’s a wired-in loop your brain has learned over years. And breaking it takes more than willpower. In this episode of Addiction Unlimited , we’re diving deep into why 5PM is such a trigger —and how to interru...

Life still throws curveballs — even in sobriety. This episode dives into the real work of sobriety: staying grounded, building coping skills, and thriving through it all.

Struggling to forgive yourself for the things you did while drinking? This episode is your starting point for real healing. We’re diving deep into why self-forgiveness feels so impossible, how shame and guilt hold you hostage, and what it actually takes to start letting go. You’ll learn how to shift your inner dialogue, interrupt the spiral of rumination, and take the first steps toward feeling hu...

A step-by-step breakdown of how your body heals after alcohol, from your liver to your heart to your gut. I know the fear you feel when you quit drinking and suddenly start paying attention to every little twinge in your body. You wonder: Did I mess up my liver for good? Is this brain fog normal? What if I’ve already done permanent damage? And if you’re anything like most people in recovery, you m...

Why do we miss alcohol—even when we know it’s destroying us? In this raw and powerful episode, I’m unpacking the real reason it feels like grief when you quit drinking. We’ll look at how alcohol grooms you like a toxic partner, hijacks your identity like a cult, and lingers in your brain like a sleeping bear that’s always ready to wake up. This isn’t just about quitting a habit—it’s about breaking...

You quit drinking to feel better — and you do . But you also feel… a little lost. Your old life doesn’t quite fit, and the new one still feels unfamiliar. Welcome to the identity crisis no one warned you about. In this episode, we’re talking about what really happens after you get sober — the part beyond the cravings and the willpower. Because when alcohol is no longer part of your life, it...

If you’ve been telling yourself, “I don’t think I need to quit completely—maybe I can just cut back…” This episode is for you . I’m sharing a story about a client—let’s call her Sarah—who had all the drinking “rules”: ✅only on weekends ✅never before 5 p.m. ✅only wine And still… every Monday, she felt ashamed. Not because she got blackout drunk—but because she broke yet another promise to hersel...

  If wine feels like the only way you can get through dinner, laundry, or one more bedtime meltdown—this episode is for you. In this powerful solo episode, I’m diving deep into the emotional truth behind mommy wine culture and why it’s not about the alcohol—it’s about the overwhelm , burnout , and emotional depletion so many moms are silently carrying. We’re breaking down: Why quantity doesn’...

What to Do When Cravings Hit and Drinking Feels Like the Only Option When a craving hits, it can feel instant and overwhelming. One minute you’re handling your day, and the next, your brain is screaming for a drink. But here’s the truth: you don’t actually want the drink—you want relief. And in this episode, I’m giving you the tools to get that relief without sabotaging your sobr...

You don’t drink because you’re weak. You drink because you’ve been stuck in patterns no one ever taught you how to recognize. In this powerful solo episode, I’m walking you through five emotional patterns that quietly sabotage your sobriety —even if you’ve quit drinking before, even if you think you “should have this figured out by now.” These patterns are subtle, but they run deep … and they’re o...

You don’t actually want the drink. You want relief. You want to quiet your mind, slow your breath, and feel just a little more okay. But here’s what you may not realize: You don’t need alcohol to get there. You need tools —tools that work with your brain and your body, not against them. In this episode, I’m giving you 5 powerful, science-backed things you can do instead of drinking tonight —things...

Do you feel like your sobriety gets harder the second a family event hits the calendar? You’re not imagining it— family is one of the most powerful and underestimated sobriety triggers . The roles, the judgment, the pressure to be “fine”—it all adds up to stress, emotional regression, and the urge to escape. In this episode, we break down why family triggers hit so hard (even years into recovery),...

You’ve probably been here before… You say this time will be different. You make a plan, set your intentions, tell yourself you’re really going to do it. You’ll say no to the wine night. You’ll go to the meeting. You’ll open the journal, start the morning routine, follow through. But then… you don’t. And you tell yourself you’ll start tomorrow. Again. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep sabotaging...

Here’s what to do when you’re trying to stay sober… and everyone around you is still drinking like nothing’s changed. Whether it’s your partner having a glass of wine with dinner, your friends pouring cocktails on the summer trip, or your coworkers heading out for happy hour—being the only one not drinking can feel isolating, awkward, and downright exhausting. And if you’ve quit drinking bef...

Early sobriety can feel like emotional whiplash—your brain is loud, your body is anxious, and you’re constantly wondering how to make it through the day without drinking. That’s why creating a daily sobriety routine isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. In this episode, we’re digging into the power of routine and how building just a few small, calming habits into your day can help reduce cravings, lo...

You’ve been sober for a while now. The cravings are manageable. The routines are in place. But something still feels… off. You’re no longer who you used to be—but you’re not exactly sure who you are now. You’ve done the work of quitting alcohol… but no one prepared you for what comes next: The identity shift. In this episode, we’re talking about what happens after you stop drinking—whe...