The Sober Plug

Sometimes trying to determine if you have an addiction can be confusing. The addicted mind is a master at justification and manipulation which not only convinces others we don't have an addiction, but also convinces ourselves we don't have an addiction. In this episodes, Connor gives you one sign that is a common denominator with addicts and alcoholics. if you're struggling with addiction you can...

How do you view adversity in your life? Do the challenges in your life become obstacles that you can't overcome or do you view them as opportunities for growth? This one question will have a big impact on where you end up. If you have trouble overcoming adversity, this is the episode for you. If you need help with addiction you can reach Connor directly at (203) 917-8862

Have you ever felt like sobriety wasn't going to be worth it before you even begin? In this episode Connor talks about 3 huge gifts you can expect in recovery. If you're struggling with addiction and need help you can reach Connor directly at (203) 917-8862

The events that happen in our life isn't nearly as important as the perspective we have going through said events. Mindset is what separates the winners from the losers. If you feel like life is happening TO you instead of FOR you that is part of the problem. If you are having a tough time and need a perspective shift, this episode is for you.

Being in the grasp of addiction is one of the hardest battles a person can go through and there's many reasons for that. Connor explains why it's so powerful and what it takes to break free from the cycle of addiction. If you need help with addiction, you can reach out to Connor directly at (203) 917-8862

In this episode Connor recognizes Overdose Awareness Day and discusses the importance of living with gratitude because so many lives have been lost that don't have a chance to be with us today. If you're struggling with addiction and want help, you can reach out to Connor at (203) 917-8862

Do you find yourself in active addiction and have no idea why you're struggling or why you use? In this episode Connor explains one of the more common reasons why people use that never gets talked about.  If you're struggling with addiction and want help, you can reach Connor at (203) 917-8862

Do you ever feel overwhelmed in sobriety? It's easy to have doubts about staying sober long-term. It's normal to look ahead and become anxious and nervous about our ability to stay sober. In this episode Connor explains how to stray away from these thoughts and develop a healthy perspective as well as 4 tools to implement throughout your day to help you remain sober. If you're struggling with addi...

The reason we get sober isn't always the same reason we stay sober. For many of us, we just want the consequences to stop from our life in active addiction. Sobriety becomes our chosen path, not necessarily because we think life will be amazing, but more so we want the current pain to stop out of necessity. However, we realize that sobriety comes with some hope and it's not nearly as bad as we tho...

Your life is important. It's more important than you probably realize. Giving up on yourself and not reaching your full potential is nothing short of a travesty, and quite frankly, it's unacceptable. Enough with the BS. It's time to take your life seriously. In this episode Connor gives you 3 steps to follow to reach your potential.

Our gut instincts know when we need to do something. We all have a vision within us but fear and doubt sway us from taking action. Having fear is okay, but feeding into the fear and playing it "safe" at the cost of your goals and dreams is not okay. In this episode, Connor explains what it takes to achieve your goals. If you have a big dream, you can achieve it with these 4 steps. If you're strugg...

Welcome to The Sober 65 Challenge! Do you feel like you're lacking in confidence, discipline, self esteem, fulfillment, personal growth or connection to other people? If any of this describes you and you feel like you're not where you want to be, this episode is for you. Say goodbye to the old you and welcome your better self. If you're struggling with addiction/recovery or you feel like you need...

Sobriety and recovery are not necessarily the same thing and understanding which category you're in right now can make a big difference in the way you look at being sober moving forward. Tune in to the episode to see where you're aligned in your journey and how to make necessary changes if needed.

We live in a time where most people struggle to find the reason why they are here. There's constant distractions, addictions, vices and instant dopamine hits that we experience on a daily basis. All of these are distractions from our higher purpose, our true calling. The more unfulfilled we are, the more we go to these vices. If you feel you are lacking purpose and fulfillment, this episode is for...

Fear holds a lot of people back from many different things; getting sober, pursuing a business, speaking up for what's right, standing up for self etc. It prevents us from having the type of life we truly want, from becoming our best selves. But what if I told you that we've been looking at fear the wrong way. We can use it to our advantage if we shift our perspective and used it correctly.. In th...

It's easy to say you want certain things, but are you willing to put the work in? Are you willing to keep a promise to yourself when the "motivation" isn't there? Are you willing to stay sober when hard times pop up? In this episode Connor gives a few different things to focus on if you want to get clean and have a different life.

When we have negative emotions, it's typically because we are acting against our subconscious and our higher self. If you struggle with dealing negative emotions this episode is for you. Connor talks about how to use this to your advantage to becoming a better version of yourself.

Addiction leads to 3 places; jails, institutions and death. Our life is on the line when it comes time to get sober. If you're struggling in your sobriety, this episode is for you.

Many people get paralyzed by fear at the thought of change. But what they don't realize is staying the same is even worse. We can't grow without embracing change and challenges, it's the only way to reach our potential. We don't get to avoid the struggle, we just get to pick our struggle. If you fear change, this episode is for you.

Everyone can change their life for the better no matter what situation you find yourself in. But it takes action. We're not going to wish our way into a different life. We need to take ACTION which will give you a different life. Follow these 3 steps to make the change you need in life. This is a repeat from an earlier episode

Sobriety is a risk. Continuing to use is a risk. The "secure" job is a risk. Pursuing your dream job or business is a risk. You can't avoid risk in life, you just get to pick which one is worth taking. If you're paralyzed by change or taking chances this episode is for you.

When times of adversity knock on your door, how do you handle them? Life is going to throw things our way that we don't necessarily want to happen but these obstacles oftentimes lead us to our stronger self. Cultivating a strong mindset and looking at things in the right perspective is where the battle is won. Connor talks about how to do that in this episode. 

Addiction is all about instant gratification; getting what we want, when we want and how we want it. However, recovery is the complete opposite of that. Anything that is worth having in life takes time and it can be really hard to be patient when we have cultivated a different mindset for so long. In this episode Connor helps you embrace the journey of recovery.

One of the most important things about recovery is building a life that we're proud of, building a life that we're excited to live. A lot of people get sober and struggle with finding a purpose and fulfillment. In this episode Connor talks about 5 different areas to focus on to build a positive future in recovery.

Have you ever been caught in an endless cycle of relapse and you don't know why it happens or how to get yourself out of it? This episode will help you remember why you want to stay sober in times you have a craving to relapse.