Cory Gardener

Cory Thinks Out Loud

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Cory Thinks Out Loud is a solo podcast exploring sobriety, autonomy, belief systems, discipline, software, and building a life intentionally. Sometimes it’s just Cory thinking through ideas in real time. Sometimes it’s a conversation with AI.Occasionally, guests join in. No scripts. No performance. Just honest exploration. If you’re interested in recovery, self-improvement, systems thinking, or questioning inherited assumptions — you’re in the right place.

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Cory Gardener

Episodes

Episode 3 - Foundations: Health, Sobriety & Beginner Gains 13.02.2026 42:08

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...

Episode 2 – Sobriety Math: Stacking Wins 12.02.2026 28:17

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...

Episode 1: Sobriety Is My Foundation 11.02.2026 26:43

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...