Sober.Coffee Podcast

Claudia's Story: (From the Vault) Series Note: This episode is the Third release in a special series of replays from the Sober. Coffee vault, featuring Mike and Glenn while they take a sabbatical. Sober. Coffee Podcast (Episode B30) Hosts: Mike & Glenn Guest: Claudia Episode Overview Mike and Glenn pull up a chair for a table of three with fellow AA member Claudia. Celebrating her three-year s...

Sober. Coffee Podcast Summary: "Behind the Counter" (From the Vault) Series Note: This episode is the second release in a special series of replays from the Sober. Coffee vault, featuring Mike and Glenn while they take a sabbatical. Episode Overview In this foundational episode, Mike and Glenn step "Behind the Counter" to share the origin story, format, and guiding philosophy behind the Sober. Cof...

Getting Sober: “The First 90 Days”: FROM THE VAULT A Quick Note from the Coffee Shop: If you notice something familiar in your feed over the next several weeks, Glenn and Mikey are on a brief medical sabbatical while Mikey rests and heals up following surgery to repair an abdominal aneurysm. To keep the coffee brewing and ensure our community doesn’t miss a beat, we’ve raided the vault to bring yo...

 In this can’t-miss episode, Mike and Glenn sit down for an open, personal conversation about stepping away for a sabbatical. They share the reasons behind the pause, what lies ahead, and why they’re planning to make this brief break count. Tune in for an honest look at hitting reset and what listeners can expect next. 

Here Are the Steps We Took Sober. Coffee Podcast Summary Big Bill returns to the Sober. Coffee shop for Part 2 with Mike and Glenn, serving as living proof that the program of Alcoholics Anonymous works. Early on, when fear of dying collided with the misery of living, Mike and Glenn needed to see that proof in someone else before they could believe it was possible for themselves. After swapping st...

The Magic Sober.coffee Podcast Summary Mike and Glenn welcome a very special guest to the Sober. Coffee shop: Big Bill, a foundational pillar in both of their sobriety journeys whose cornerstone is radical honesty. With 13 years of continuous sobriety, Bill sits down to share his long road to recovery, the wisdom gained along the way, and why true transformation requires real connection. The Long...

SOBER. COFFEE PODCAST | EPISODE SHOW NOTES EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode, Mike and Glenn dive into the concept of navigating life's unpredictable "storms" and the profound clarity that sobriety brings to daily life. They share personal reflections on the true rewards of recovery—like simple moments spent with family—which they agree are more rewarding than any million-dollar check. The core of...

Title: Sobriety - Another Non-AA Path   Episode Overview After a quick shoutout to a new listener in Bangladesh, Mike and Glenn dive into a candid conversation about the diverse paths to recovery. While AA works miraculously for many, this episode highlights that it isn't the only way to get sober.  They sit down with Dean Newcomb, a certified CCR recovery coach celebrating 18 years of sobriety, t...

Episode Overview David Deane Haskell, author of Wounded Angels , joins hosts Mike and Glenn at the Sober. Coffee shop (zooming in from Tokyo) for a deep discussion on sobriety, trauma, and moving beyond mere abstinence to achieve genuine emotional healing. Key Discussion Points Beyond Abstinence to Inner Child Work: Putting down alcohol is the vital first step, but it is rarely the end of the jour...

Music has a profound ability to soothe the soul, soothe cravings, and anchor emotional sobriety. In this episode of Sober. Coffee , Mike and Glenn explore the soundtrack of their recovery journeys, breaking down 10 meaningful tracks that provided hope, perspective, and healing when moving from rock bottom to a renewed life. Episode Playlist & Takeaways Song 1: Chicago – "I've Been Searching So...

Episode Title: "AA Works 100% of the Time" Hosts: Mike & Glenn The Data Dilemma: Does AA Actually Work? Hosts Mike and Glenn open the episode by tackling a common question: What percentage of people who go to Alcoholics Anonymous actually get sober? They agree that because AA is an anonymous program lacking a formal structure for surveys or data collection, any statistic cited out there is ess...

Sober. Coffee Podcast Episode Summary Episode Title: Healing Together Hosts: Mike & Glenn Episode Overview If you think you can figure out alcoholism on your own, hosts Mike and Glenn have a blunt truth for you: in all their years of recovery, they have never seen that work successfully. Not once. In this powerful episode, Mike and Glenn break down the dangerous myth of the "Do-It-Yourself" re...

🎙️ Podcast Summary: Rapid Fire 2026 – Updated Espresso Shot Hosts: Mike & Glenn Listen/Connect: www.sober.coffee In this fast-paced, high-energy "espresso shot" episode, Mike and Glenn sit down in the coffee shop to tackle some of the most common, burning questions in recovery. From the rules of sobriety dates to trading addictions and changing social circles, the hosts deliver raw, honest ins...

Podcast Summary: The Superpower of Forgiveness Show: Sober. Coffee Podcast Hosts: Mike and Glenn Episode Title: The Superpower of Forgiveness Executive Summary In this deep and moving session, Mike and Glenn hunker down in the coffee shop to take a profound dive into the concept of forgiveness. Moving from the chaos of active addiction to the peace of sobriety, they explore a central, recurring me...

Podcast Summary: "Unseeing Sobriety" Show/Segment: Coffee with Paige Calentino Hosts: Mike & Glenn (sober.coffee) Guest: Paige Calentino – Sober Curious Coach and TikTok Creator Episode Overview Paige Calentino rejoins Mike and Glenn in the sober.coffee shop to dive deep into what has evolved from a personal recovery path into a shared life mission. For all three, sobriety required a total shi...

Episode Title: From Blackout to Belief: Unlocking the worlds best kept secret with Paige Calentino Host / Guest Lineup: Hosts: Mike & Glenn Special Guest: Paige Calentino – Sober Curious Life Coach Episode Summary: Welcome back into the coffee shop! In this powerful episode, Mike and Glenn sit down with Paige Calentino, a sober curious life coach who shares her deeply relatable journey from a...

"From Chaos to Calm" is a rapid-fire Q&A episode of the Sober. Coffee Podcast , where hosts Mike and Glenn break down seven foundational recovery phrases that help transition a life from a state of exhausting chaos into true calmness. [ 1 , 2 ] Below is a structured summary of their discussion, detailing the definitions, core mindsets, and key action steps for each recovery phrase. ☕ Episode...

Episode Overview Hosts Mike and Glenn return to the coffee shop to discuss the concept of "living weed-free" and the shifting landscape of modern sobriety. They voice concern that while the younger generation is moving away from alcohol, many are replacing it with marijuana, leaving a whole new demographic hurting and in need of support. [ 1 , 2 ] The Validity and Mechanics of AA Strength in Numbe...

Podcast Summary: Out of gas? Now what? Mike and Glenn are back in the coffee shop, bringing you another real, raw, and unfiltered conversation. Seemingly, they have it all together—especially when you consider that between them, they share 18 1/2 years of continuous sobriety (Mike with 7 1/2 years and Glenn with 11). But they don't buy into "Facebook sobriety." The reality is that life still happe...

Podcast Episode Overview In this episode, Mike and Glenn are joined by returning guest Doctor John at a local coffee shop to dive deep into the realities of alcoholism. The conversation provides fantastic advice and information, highlighting John's inspirational passion for both newcomers and old-timers. Core Themes & Discussion Points The "ISM" is the Core Issue: John emphasizes that the prob...

Podcast Summary: The Inside Out of the "ISM" Hosts: Mike & Glenn Guest: Dr. John In this episode, Dr. John rejoins Mike and Glenn at the coffee shop to continue their deep dive into alcoholism, sharing pivotal moments from his journey and breaking down the true nature of addiction, connection, and relapse. Redefining the "ISM" Dr. John challenges the traditional view of alcoholism, stating tha...

Episode Guest: Dr. John – This is a "Get Well" Program, Not a "Feel Good" Program Hosts Mike and Glenn welcome Dr. John to the sober.coffee shop for a raw, straight-shooting conversation about Alcoholics Anonymous, the reality of working the program, and what it truly takes to get well. The Reality of Recovery Dr. John doesn’t sugarcoat it: AA is not about rainbows, unicorns, and puppies. It is ab...

Podcast Summary: What is Sober? ☕ Doctor John rejoins Mike and Glen in the Sober.coffee shop to dissect a foundational question: "What is sober?" Together, the hosts challenge common misconceptions about recovery, emphasizing that true sobriety is a gritty, transformative journey rather than an instant emotional fix. Key Takeaways The Roadmap to True Sobriety Abstinence is only the baseline. True...

Podcast Summary: Sober. Coffee Episode #268 Title: The Foundation of Recovery: A Tribute to Dr. John Guests: Dr. John (Rebroadcast from October 2022) Hosts: Mike and Glenn Episode Overview In this moving rebroadcast, Mike and Glenn return to a deep and revealing conversation with the late Dr. John , a trained physician and recovery doctor who dedicated his life to absolute service. With no agenda...

Episode Summary: Suffer to Tougher: In this powerful episode, Mike and Glenn welcome author Marc Rogala to the Sober. Coffee shop to discuss his book and transformative journey, "Suffer to Tougher: From Rock Bottom to Real Strength." Marc’s story is one of profound transformation—moving from a state of wanting to die to a life filled with purpose and hope. Co-authored with fitness coach Kelsey Dun...