The Sober Plug

In this episode Connor talks about the flaws of the idea that sobriety is boring. The truth is that in our active addictions, we really didn't have to put much effort into being entertained. We were always one purchase away from being content and satisfied. But when you get sober, you quickly realize that you actually need to put effort into finding true joy and fulfillment in life, which is somet...

In this episode Connor talks about what California Sober is and gives his opinion on it as a realistic solution in recovery

What does your morning look like? Are you rushing around, barely able to collect your thoughts, not being able to set yourself up for a productive day? In this episode Connor talks about the importance of setting a morning routine for yourself and having some structure to start off your day. Focusing on optimizing the mind, body and soul before you step foot outside is crucial to having a producti...

Addiction is giving up everything for 1 thing. But recovery is about giving up 1 thing so you can have everything else. In this episode Connor talks about all the gifts that are obvious after giving up a life of addiction. The truth is that there is so much more to life than we can ever realize when we are wrapped in the lifestyle of drinking or getting high. Once we get clean we can view life fro...

When life gets difficult how do you react? It's important to understand that there is very little that we can control. Things happen and it doesn't always seem fair. But what we can control is our attitudes and behavior in life. Keeping a positive perspective and looking for the opportunity in difficult situations is a major key to a successful life and acquiring peace of mind.

In this episode Connor talks about the obvious reasons why relapse is never a good choice for us. When you break down the pros and cons and take a different perspective with our using, it becomes clear that staying clean is the best option. The best case scenario of a relapse is ending up with another opportunity to get clean again. If you're already on the winning team, you might as well stay the...

In this episode Connor discusses the importance of the tool H.A.L.T which stands for Hungry Angry Lonely Tired. When we get cravings to use, it can be extremely beneficial to diagnose why we feel the way we do and focus on the root of the problem. By figuring out the root of the problem we can come to a healthy solution and avoid relapse.

Marijuana can be used in a beneficial, responsible way for many people. Marijuana has been proven to have upside in the medical community but there is a fine line between healthy, responsible use and problematic abuse. Connor discusses some of the warning signs and red flags of a marijuana addiction.

In this episode Connor talks about the importance of making a transformation in recovery. If we want to thrive in life we need to make a mental, emotional, physical and Spiritual transformation from who we used to be. Life is about growth. In order to become our best selves we need to welcome obstacles, challenges and discomfort to make lasting changes in our lives

In this episode Connor gives hope that no matter what your situation, circumstance and life experience is things can always get better. It can be easy to give up hope when life kicks us down but the truth is that the human Spirit is extremely resilient and we can always turn things around. We learn things in rock bottom that the peaks of life can never teach us. There is always darkness before the...

In this episode Connor discusses what his addiction to xanax looked like and how it impacted his life

In this episode Connor talks about the strain that addiction puts on our personal relationships. Whether it be friends, family or loved ones it's important to remember that it takes TIME to restore these relationships to the point where they are healthy again. It's to be expected that we won't have the trust from our loved ones immediately. We must earn their trust back and understand the perspect...

In this episode Connor discusses how you're never too young or too old to get sober. It's common for young people to feel like they are wasting their teens or early twenties if they get sober. Nothing could be further from the truth. It's never too early to make a positive impact on your life towards becoming your best self

In this episode Connor talks about the possibility of things getting worse in active addiction. There are many "yets" that people have not experienced. In other words; things don't always start out bad when people are forming a habit. But as time goes on and habits get worse, people start to do things that they normally wouldn't dream of. As the desperation increases, our ability for proper decisi...

In this episode Connor talks about taking accountability for where we are in life in this very moment. We can't control 99% of the things that take place around us but we can always control our attitude, perspective and behaviors in life. Nobody can take that from us. If your life sucks right now there are 3 steps to take RIGHT NOW to turn things around.

In this episode Connor talks about one of the most popular questions that is asked; Can I drink if I have a drug problem/ Can I party with drugs if I have a drinking problem? A big part of the reason we end up with substance abuse issues to begin with is because we have addictive personalities. Most times once you turn into a pickle you can't go back to being a cucumber.

In this episode Connor talks about the importance of replacing your old toxic friend group with people who are healthy and conducive to a life in recovery. One of the hardest things to do can be walking away from people that we care about. But the truth is if we continue to hang around people that are still living a toxic lifestyle, we will soon join them. We end up becoming the average of the 5 p...

In this episode Connor talks about how important it is to change our perspective. The truth is no matter what is happening in our life, we choose the perspective that we view things that are happening in our life. Is life happening to you or for you? We can always start our day over by simply refocusing our attention on what is important in life. It's easy to get carried away in the microcosm of o...

In this episode Connor talks about the importance of having faith during difficult times in life. It's one thing to "think" that things will work out but it's completely different to "know" that things will work out as long as you do the right thing. Negative outcomes are paved with fear and doubt. Positive outcomes are paved with faith and certainty, even when it doesn't look good. Faith is the b...

In this episode Connor discusses how deceiving the mind can be when romanticizing about using. The truth is we don't think about getting sober because life is going well. We usually have to experience a significant amount of pain in order to shift our outlook about our substance abuse. Sometimes when we get sober we can forget our past consequences which can lead us to self destructive behaviors....

In this episode Connor explains why it's so important to keep things as simple as possible for yourself. Worrying about staying sober for any length of time past the present day is a waste of time. Focus on doing the right thing today and the rest will take care of itself. That's the only thing you need to be concerned with

In this episode Connor discusses 3 key things to focus on if a relapse occurs. The truth is that relapse is not something we aim for or plan on, but it is a part of many people's journey in recovery. We are human and we might make some mistakes along the way. What matters most is what we do after making these mistakes. Recovery is a learning process, and for some, this is an obstacle to help us gr...

I have good news for you.. Recovery doesn't require skill or talent. In this episode Connor discusses 3 key points that can help you start your journey in recovery. Age, sex, color, religion etc. doesn't matter. What does matter is acceptance, willingness and open-mindedness. If you can adopt these 3 keys into your recovery, there is nothing stopping you from changing your life.

In this episode Connor discusses the 2 biggest contributors to relapse; Anger and Resentment. It's important to understand why we don't have the luxury of affording these 2 toxic emotions in long-term recovery. The idea of recovery is to eventually get to a place where we develop mental freedom and peace of mind. Connor explains why we must move on from our past experiences to have serenity in our...

In this episode Connor discusses the importance of replacing self destructive behavior with positive coping mechanisms that help in recovery. It's important to note that recovery isn't about simply avoiding substance abuse, but more about taking action and making changes in our lives. Developing healthy coping mechanisms is key to having an outlet for everyday stresses that pop up in life. Without...