Sober Gratitudes

Cassie, from Instagram account @cass.andralynn , lived a turbulent life as a youngster in her family of origin where she first starting using drugs and alcohol. Pull up her Instagram account while you listen to her extraordinary story of transformation from drug addiction to a Certified Life Coach “obsessed with activating women to achieve their full potential and create a life of their dreams.”

I am incredibly humbled to have Jay Barnard of chefrecovery.com, on my podcast for this episode . He shares his jaw dropping story of drug and alcohol addiction, prison time , institutions, suicide attempts and how he finally got sober . Now, over 12 years clean and sober he is a highly successful CEO & Corporate Chef at Freshwater Cuisine in Ontario, Canada. The rest of his time is spent doing se...

Tim, a former IV heroin drug addict, shares with incredible transparency and courage about how he always felt something was missing - a void- and how an opiate prescription from a car accident turned into a means of numbing his emotions that were never addressed. Opiates to IV Heroin drug use....Learn how an emotional breakthrough and surrendering to his disease resulted into a renewed self love,...

Never feeling comfortable in her own skin, Mackenzie turned to alcohol to help her feel “normal,” and medicate her anxiety. Her entire young life she was Riddled with shame, guilt and perfectionism - this only fueled her addiction. Until one night, after hours of drinking , she was left on a snow bank ..... listen to Mackenzie’s incredible story of courage and willingness to end her battle with al...

Today’s guest is a brave young man who got sober while working as an Intelligence Specialist with the Navy. He is a husband and father and is so grateful to finally be free of the chains of addiction . He went to rehab to bravely wrestle with some past demons and let go of some difficult emotions. He was a joy to talk with and listen to his happiness with being sober.

Learn the amazing way I met my special new friend , and the guest of today’s episode . Karen shares her story from active alcoholism to 9 years of sobriety. She truly believes that her desperation , willingness and courage helped her to get sober. Her daily work in AA and gratitude is what keeps her sober, one day at a time. ❤️🙏🏻

Today's guest is Author and awakened spiritual seeker, Kenny G. Down. Kenny's story is amazing! His transformation from active addiction to recovery is incredibly inspiring. Now that he is sober, he spends time writing. Through his writings and Vlogs, he encourages spiritual seekers to rid themselves of harmful thinking and pursue their hearts desire; creating the life they were meant to live. Ken...

Steven Michael Matthews, Host of the anchor podcast "Stuck in Attic"  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuck-in-the-attic/id1493411991 and Instagram account,  https://www.instagram.com/soberlife78/ tells of a life of drugs, alcohol, chaos and consequences, that is now turned into a life of faith, service, health! He considers himself a "sober athlete" inspiring people to take action...

In today’s episode , I speak with Michelle , an autism mom, former educator and special education specialist with a focus on autism spectrum disorders . Michelle is a fierce advocate for creating and maintaining an education system that fits all children. She also hugely advocates for parental self care . Michelle uses her educational credentials, knowledge and creative gifts to offer various ways...

My guest in this episode is Dan. He has been in recovery for over 10 years & is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor & Certified Clinical Supervisor at the Caldwell Counseling Center in Houston Texas. Dan also offers teletherapy through his practice in many states ! www.caldwellcounselingcenter.net

My friend in real life, Malia, reminds us how we get to really show up for life and be truly fulfilled in body, mind and spirit , when we quit alcohol for good.

Gigi Langer, received her PhD at Stanford University and is an award winning author having written "50 Ways to Worry Less Now." She is also a recovering alcoholic. Gigi's story tells us that alcoholism does not discriminate.  Gigi Langer, PhD 50 Ways to Worry Less Now Winner: 2018 Indie Excellence Award www.gigilanger.com

Author of her memoir "Coming Clean," Ann shares about her story of ending her "affair with alcohol"  and learning to be her true authentic self!

My Guest for this episode is, Gabby, from www.recoveringartfully.com. She is an Autism Mom and she is Sober.  She shares about difficult personal experiences in active addiction including a suicide attempt, and her courageous work to change her program of recovery, with the help of another alcoholic.  She shares her gratitudes in sobriety including an improved relationship with her husband, and be...

Emily, from https://www.instagram.com/emily_redondo/, no longer wasting her days in addiction, shares her heroic story of overcoming chronic relapsing by changing just one thing. 

Clay, from, instagram.com/sarcastic.aa.book , is an author and a podcast host with long term sobriety. He is a funny guy who doesn't take himself too seriously, and has humbly achieved 30 years of sobriety, one day at a time.  Check out Clay's website!  www.sarcasticbigbook.com ("The Version no one should take seriously") Check out Clay's podcast! Recovery Radio- KMP3, recoveryradio.buzz...

My guest , Manny, shares how battling cancer was made easier because she is emotionally sober.

Brad, from, Instagram.com/just_brad_mmxv , shares how he came from near homelessness, and is now working towards a career in addiction counseling.  An amazing story of transformation that you won't want to miss! 

In this episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Julie from https://www.instagram.com/julie__ann__davidson/ Recording this episode was initially scary for her, but she found the courage to "punch fear in its face," and go for it!  You will be glad she knocked out fear because she will truly inspire you with her passion for life and the gratitude she has because she quit alcohol for good!   She sh...

Paul Silva, of www.paulsilvacoaching.com, and I discuss the mind shift that occurs when we stop drinking and get emotionally sober. 

Sarah , the creator and host of Sober Gratitudes

If you drink alcohol or not, you will be inspired by the stories of former drinkers whose lives changed dramatically when the quit drinking for good. Sober Gratitudes Podcast does not promote or endorse any specific kind of recovery . When me or my guests discuss what keeps us sober it is simply to share what works for us, not intended to cause controversy or harm people. SG purpose is to help sav...