The Sober Plug

A relapse rarely happens overnight. A lot of times we allow poor behaviors, attitudes and emotions into our lives that derail us from our progress in sobriety. If you struggle with relapsing, you may be impacted by one of these 3 things. Tune in to figure out what might be hindering your sobriety and what you need to do to fix it. If you're struggling with addiction or alcoholism you can reach Con...

Addiction leads to 3 places; jails, institutions and death. When we are in active addiction we are not always thinking about the repercussions and consequences that we are headed for. And the truth is most of the people around us are the ones who suffer the most.  If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

One of the hardest things in early recovery is having emotional control. One minute things might be going great and the next you're having cravings of relapse. We can't necessarily escape the "lows" we feel but we can change our response to people, places and things that don't go our way. In this episode Connor gives multiple strategies on how to deal with the emotions of wanting to relapse. If yo...

Have you ever felt like you didn't have a purpose? Or felt like your problems were so challenging it made you doubt there was light at the end of the tunnel? Sometimes life gets really hard and we tend to see things through a pessimistic lens which only leads to more negative results. But when you're on the verge of having a breakdown, you're really on the verge of having a breakthrough. The thing...

People tend to complicate the process of getting sober way more than what's necessary. Complication leads to confusion and confusion leads to discouragement. If we want to have a real chance at staying sober, the process of doing so needs to be simplified. Simplification leads to understanding and that leads to success. If you feel overwhelmed with the idea of sobriety, this episode is for you. If...

A lot of people misunderstand what "rock bottom" is and what it actually represents. Everybody's "bottom" is different but the one common denominator is that it represents pain. The pain might look different from person to person, but it's present nonetheless and this is the gift needed to get sober. If you're unsure whether you have experienced rock bottom or not, this episode is for you. If you'...

Cravings to drink/use are a normal part of recovery, especially when new to sobriety. But when these scenarios take place, do you know how to handle them correctly? Do you know how to think them through from a logical place instead of reacting from an emotional place? In this episode Connor talks about implementing this helpful tool when the inevitable cravings of relapse come your way. If you're...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the obstacles and challenges life has placed in your path? What if I told you there was a simple solution that can help with any problem that comes your way..? In this episode Connor talks about a simple, yet powerful, perspective shift to deal with life's challenges. If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Do you find yourself justifying continuing to drink and use even though you know that it's time for change? Addiction is powerful and the truth is most people aren't "excited" to get sober, but we choose more so out of desperation. Addiction leads to pain and it ends in pain. If you find yourself wondering when it's the right time to get sober, this episode is for you. If you're struggling with ad...

Do you get motivated to do better, be better and become more during the New Year but find that you struggle with following through once the motivation wears off? In this episode Connor talks about 3 key traits that will ensure you will accomplish your goals and follow through with the goals you have for 2024. If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

In this episode Connor shares his personal experience with opioids and talks about the suffering that came with using prescription painkillers and eventually, heroin. Connor talks about his first experience, last use and everything in between. If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

There are times when a relapse seems like a good idea. We convince ourselves that using or drinking will provide us with some sort of solution to whatever problem is going on at the moment. It's easy to feed into these ideas and if we don't keep them in check properly, we start to believe them. In this episode Connor lays out 3 questions that can help you when you want to relapse and get cravings...

One of the hardest things to battle with when you're first getting sober is a negative mindset. Typically, things aren't going well when you come to the conclusion that you need to get sober and it becomes very easy to have a pessimistic view on the things we're going through. But what if I told you that we can turn our perspective into something positive at any given time? In this episode Connor...

We've all had instances where our intuition was calling us to do something but fear kept us back. Fear keeps us paralyzed from change, even if that change represents something positive for ourselves and our future. If we want better for ourselves and our future, we need to focus more on our gut instincts and our intuition. In this episode Connor explains why this is so crucial in sobriety and our...

Stress is something that can't be avoided in life but we tend to get in trouble when we don't know how to handle it. It's easy to get overwhelmed when things aren't going your way. But what if I told you that your life isn't determined by what happens to you, but more so how we handle and perceive the things that happen to us. If you're struggling with stress and feel overwhelmed, this episode is...

We all experience doubt in our lives and it can be crippling if you don't know how to overcome it. Doubt stems from uncertainty and not knowing how to do something with confidence. This is often the case when we are trying to get sober. We doubt ourselves, we doubt our ability to have a life without drugs or alcohol, we doubt our ability to have contentment in sobriety. This is normal but this isn...

Early sobriety is an emotional roller coaster. One minute you're feeling good, the next you want to go on a run and you're on the verge of a relapse. In this episode, Connor talks about 3 things you need to focus on in order to simplify your recovery. If you implement these 3 things on a daily basis, you will be well on your way to a sustainable path in your sobriety. if you're struggling with add...

Addiction is cunning, baffling and powerful. When we start experimenting we can't possibly know how powerful addiction is. We find out slowly, but surely, over time. And the only way our addictions can blossom is by justification, manipulation and delusional thinking.  If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862 

Do you feel like sobriety is uncomfortable and even the idea seems impossible to achieve? In this episode Connor explains exactly why this is and why you need to embrace discomfort to excel in sobriety.

The addicted mind is cunning, baffling and powerful. We make decisions based off of our selfish desires which changes who we are as our addiction continues to progress. In this episode Connor discusses 3 changes that occur within us when we are in the midst of an addiction. If you're struggling with an addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Do you have a bigger vision for yourself but aren't sure you can achieve what you want for yourself? Fear and doubt is normal. But not trying isn't acceptable. Connor talks about the process of opening up a rehab facility for the first time and how to achieve whatever goal you are after despite the fears and doubts. if you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-91...

Do you feel stuck? Sometimes we get dissatisfied in life and fall into a rut that we don't necessarily know how to get out of. In this episode Connor talks about what to do when you want to achieve a goal but don't know how to do it. Follow these 3 steps to get exactly what you want. If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Are you wondering how you can get sober but keep your old friend group you used to party with? In this episode Connor talks about his experience and also gives 3 questions you can ask yourself that should clarify who to have in your corner as a friend. If you're struggling with addiction and want help you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Have you ever wondered what it would take to be able to stay sober long term? Have you doubted that you won't be able to stay clean for the long haul? In this episode, Connor talks about the secret sauce to sustainable sobriety. If you need help with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Addiction causes extreme levels of suffering within the person, their families, friends and loved ones. So why can some people get sober and others can't? What does it take to get sober? In this episode, Connor shares the one thing that MUST be prevalent for someone to get sober. If this is something you've been battling with, tune in. If you're struggling with addiction and want help, you can rea...