Abi Rose and Chris Kelley

This is Why I'm Sober

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"This is Why I'm Sober" is a Podcast about what life in recovery really looks like. Abi Rose and Chris Kelley share honestly about life during recovery from addiction through stories about the wins, the setbacks, the identity shift, the relationships, the pain, the joy, and everything in between. Through personal stories and lived experience, "This is Why I'm Sober" explores how life can be rebuilt after being incinerated by drugs and alcohol while picking up the pieces left in the wake of destruction. Truth, hope, growth, laughter, tears, reflection, and courage. This is why we're sober, and...

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Abi Rose and Chris Kelley

Episodes

The Looper Life 19.04.2026 47:43

With Abi on vacation, Chris invites a friend, Aaron West, to discuss his sober journey, detail the ups and downs of early recovery, and share his experiences over the last 5 years of sobriety.

Connection is the Opposite of Addiction 03.04.2026 43:37

Abi and Chris discuss the difficulty of showing others that quitting drugs and alcohol is just the first step in a lifelong journey of learning how to socialize, cope with life, and rebuild identity--all without substances, while actively healing.

It was Only Me Against Myself 12.03.2026 37:52

Abi and Chris each share about the mental, emotional, and physical gymnastics they experienced while struggling with their addictions, and how this transferred energy is now used in recovery.

Turn the Kaleidoscope Half an Inch 27.02.2026 36:57

Abi and Chris each share their experiences with feeling unsupported in their sobriety, how their perceptions may have played a role, how they managed triggers, and how they stayed resilient in their recovery.

A Barreling Train Down the Tracks 19.02.2026 37:24

Abi and Chris each share a story about an experience that occurred while deep in their addictions. While the story seemed "epic" at the time, now in recovery they each share what they've learned, how they overcame the experiences, and reflections on the destruction they have left in their addiction.

Suddenly...Everything is Different 13.02.2026 37:30

Abi and Chris discuss life in early recovery and their struggles to balance sobriety with the real life challenges they faced.

Enough is Enough 06.02.2026 38:59

Abi and Chris discuss what led to their decision to stop abusing substances, find sobriety, and begin their recovery journey, while sharing what they learned along the way.

And in the Beginning 30.01.2026 34:56

Abi and Chris discuss their first experiences with substances and reflect on how those experiences may or may not have led to their addictions, and what they have learned about their journey in recovery.

Scratching the Surface 24.01.2026 34:56

Abi and Chris introduce themselves and give brief bios about their histories of addiction and their journeys in recovery.