The Sober Fix Podcast

Come get your fix! A healthy fix finally! Heroin and alcohol were my master for 14 years. I was a slave to the addiction and disease. It took me overdosing on fentanyl to realize that sobriety is life and death for me. It is not like that today. Join me on my journey of living life clean and sober. It’s not easy, but it always beats the alternative!Sober Since 4/10/20 www.thesoberfixpodcast.comEmail to collaborate: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com

The Sober Fix Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Drew M., with 130 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Drew M. hosts The Sober Fix Podcast, a health show with 130 episodes published.

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  Alcohol Was a Damaging Relationship — So I Left | Kate's Sober Story

  Sep 28, 202655 min

  #addictionrecovery #soberlife #recoveryjourney In this episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Drew sits down with Kate Bee, founder of The Sober School, to talk about her personal journey with alcohol, the emotional roots behind her drinking, and how getting sober ultimately led her to create an online community helping others change their relationship with alcohol.Kate opens up about her childhood experiences, emotional neglect, and growing up in an environment where alcohol seemed to bring people together. We discuss how these early experiences can shape our relationship with alcohol, addiction, coping mechanisms, mental health, and emotional well-being later in life.We also talk about something that can make alcohol addiction and problematic drinking difficult to recognize: you don't necessarily have to fit the stereotypical image of an alcoholic to have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Many people continue working, maintaining relationships, socializing, and functioning in everyday life while privately questioning whether they drink too much.Kate shares what finally made her decide to quit drinking, the psychological challenges she experienced in early sobriety, and what she learned during her first 100 days without alcohol. We discuss alcohol cravings, triggers, social pressure, and the tendency to romanticize memories of drinking after getting sober.One of the most powerful parts of our conversation is Kate's comparison of quitting alcohol to ending a relationship. When alcohol has been part of celebrations, stress relief, socializing, relaxation, and everyday life for years, walking away from it can feel like breaking up with something—even when you know that relationship has become damaging.We also discuss the importance of online sober communities, boundaries, self-care, emotional growth, and finding support from people who understand what you're going through. Kate explains how her own search for support eventually led her to create The Sober School, providing resources and an online community for people who want to stop drinking and build an alcohol-free life.Whether you're trying to quit drinking, questioning your relationship with alcohol, struggling with alcohol cravings, beginning your sobriety journey, or already living alcohol-free, I hope this conversation gives you something you can relate to and use in your own recovery.Connect With Kate Bee & The Sober SchoolInstagram: @thesoberschoolThe Sober School Course:https://thesoberschool.com/course/FREE GUIDE — How To Survive Wine O'Clock TonightLearn 5 simple steps to crush cravings and stay on track tonight:https://thesoberschool.com/podcast/Connect With The Sober Fix PodcastIf you're in addiction recovery, living in sobriety, or have a story about overcoming alcohol or drug addiction, I'd love to hear from you.If you're interested in coming on The Sober Fix Podcast to share your recovery story, reach out!Email: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.thesoberfixpodcast.comInstagram: @thesoberfixpodcastTikTok: @thesoberfixChapters00:00 Introduction and guest introduction02:21 Childhood experiences and emotional neglect04:23 Influence of family and social drinking environments07:15 Starting drinking and social pressures09:35 Recognizing problematic drinking and early signs13:33 Deciding to stop drinking and the initial challenges24:16 Discovering online sober support and making a commitment27:04 The first 100 days and overcoming romanticized views of alcohol31:14 Breaking up with alcohol like ending a relationship34:55 Creating The Sober School and securing funding43:46 The future and normalizing conversations about sobriety

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  The Recovery Advice Every Addict and Alcoholic Needs to Hear

  Sep 14, 202655 min

  #recoveryispossible #addictionrecovery #sobermotivation What does it really take to build lasting sobriety after addiction?In this episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Robert shares his powerful journey from active addiction to long-term recovery, including his introduction to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), relapse, fellowship, service, honesty, and the spiritual principles that helped transform his life.Robert takes us back to his struggles with addiction in Las Vegas and the turning point that brought him into recovery in 1986. We talk about why simply stopping drugs or alcohol isn't always enough—and why community, working the 12 Steps, helping other addicts and alcoholics, and staying connected to recovery can be so important for maintaining sobriety.We also dive into one of the biggest challenges people face in addiction recovery: relapse. Robert explains what helped him return to AA after relapse, overcome fear and temptation, and continue moving forward instead of giving up.Robert also shares his perspective on developing a personalized Higher Power, even for people who struggle with religion or traditional ideas about God. We discuss spirituality in recovery, mental models, personal growth, and how filling that spiritual void can become part of building a meaningful life without drugs or alcohol.Whether you're newly sober, coming back after a relapse, working an AA or 12-Step recovery program, or have years of sobriety, this conversation is a reminder that recovery requires action—and that you don't have to do it alone.In this episode we discuss:• Addiction and long-term recovery• Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 Steps• Relapse and returning to recovery• Fellowship and the recovery community• Honesty, service, and helping others• Finding a Higher Power in sobriety• Overcoming cravings, fear, and temptation• Spirituality and personal growth• Staying sober one day at a time• Why taking action TODAY mattersAs Robert puts it:"Tomorrow never gets here because when tomorrow comes, it's today."If you're struggling with alcohol addiction, drug addiction, relapse, or staying sober, I hope this conversation gives you hope and reminds you that recovery is possible. If this episode helps you, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to The Sober Fix Podcast, and SHARE it with someone who may need to hear it.️ CONNECT WITH DREW / THE SOBER FIX PODCASTHave an addiction or recovery story you want to share?I'm always looking for people willing to come on The Sober Fix Podcast and talk openly about addiction, alcoholism, sobriety, relapse, recovery, and how their lives have changed. Email: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.thesoberfixpodcast.com Instagram: @thesoberfixpodcast TikTok: @thesoberfixReach out if you'd like to tell your story on the podcast.️ CONNECT WITH ROBERTInstagram: @recoveryguy1986⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and guest background02:03 Carrying the message and staying active in meetings03:59 Robert's early struggles with addiction in Las Vegas07:05 The turning point and entering recovery in 198609:48 Working the Steps and the importance of service12:59 Fellowship and community in sobriety17:00 Relapse and the importance of persistence21:01 Why so many recovery stories share similarities25:06 Creating a personalized Higher Power28:48 Overcoming fear and returning to AA after relapse34:01 Exchanging pain for gain in recovery38:05 Las Vegas, addiction, and temptation42:57 Why you have to take action TODAY46:52 Final thoughts and encouragementThe Sober Fix Podcast shares real conversations about addiction recovery, sobriety, Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism, drug addiction, relapse prevention, mental health, the 12 Steps, spirituality, and personal growth. The goal is simple: share real recovery stories that may help someone realize they aren't alone and that a different life is possible.

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  I Was Self-Medicating My ADD With Alcohol & Drugs | Paul's Recovery Story

  Sep 14, 202659 min

  In this episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Drew sits down with Paul Drayton, author of Ride – Or Die Trying: A Life Before, During and After the Laughter, for an open conversation about addiction, ADHD, alcohol, drugs, mental health, and what it really took to change his life.Paul takes us back to his upbringing in England and his years immersed in London's drinking and nightlife culture. What began as partying eventually became something much darker—alcoholism, drugs, dealing drugs, toxic relationships, legal trouble, treatment centers, relapse, and the realization that the life he was living was no longer sustainable.A major piece of Paul's story was eventually understanding ADHD and the role self-medication had played in his addictive behavior. He discusses how greater self-awareness helped him begin recognizing the patterns behind his drinking and drug use instead of simply treating the consequences.Paul also opens up about navigating fame and public scrutiny, his experiences in rehab, relapse, therapy, relationships, and the tools he now uses to protect his mental health and sobriety.This conversation is about more than getting sober. It's about understanding yourself, learning why you do what you do, and building a life you no longer need to escape from.If you're struggling with alcohol or drugs, questioning your relationship with substances, dealing with ADHD or mental health challenges, or simply looking for proof that life can change, this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH PAUL DRAYTONBook: Ride – Or Die Trying: A Life Before, During and After the LaughterAuthor online: @pauldrayton1Media folder & enquiries:https://bit.ly/PaulDraytonMedia enquiries:info@literallypr.com️ THE SOBER FIX PODCASTThe Sober Fix Podcast shares real stories of addiction, alcoholism, recovery, relapse, mental health, and long-term sobriety with people who have lived it. Website: https://www.thesoberfixpodcast.com Instagram: @thesoberfixpodcast TikTok: @thesoberfixWant to share your recovery story on The Sober Fix Podcast? Reach out through the website or social media. I'd love to hear from you.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and guest introduction03:09 Discovering ADHD and self-medicating07:33 Drinking in London and the party scene09:02 Managing bars and the dark side of nightlife10:15 Dark period as a drug dealer and life choices11:29 Functioning alcoholic and self-medication12:46 Realization of being an alcoholic and seeking help13:29 Rock bottom and legal issues14:46 Toxic relationships and their influence on drinking15:54 The journey to sobriety and health improvements17:34 The importance of understanding oneself19:23 The benefits of sobriety and life changes21:16 Treatment centers in the UK and experiences23:25 The cost of treatment and accessibility25:22 The impact of fame and public scrutiny28:03 Supporting a partner in the public eye30:12 Recognizing patterns and self-awareness33:26 Tools and strategies for managing ADHD and addiction35:31 Advice for those contemplating sobriety48:38 Final thoughts and encouragementTopics discussed: addiction recovery, sobriety, ADHD and addiction, self-medication, alcoholism, cocaine addiction, drug addiction, mental health, rehab, relapse, recovery stories, therapy, self-awareness, personal growth, and overcoming addiction.

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  He Beat Crack Addiction—Then Relapsed After 14 Years Sober | Gerald's Recovery Story

  Aug 31, 20261h 2m

  #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #soberlife Gerald Lott knows firsthand that getting sober and staying sober are two very different things.In this episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Gerald Lott, CPRS, recovery advocate, author, podcast host, and executive director, shares his journey through drug addiction, alcoholism, crack cocaine addiction, treatment, long-term sobriety, and relapse after 14 years.Gerald opens up about a crack habit that reached roughly $400 a day, the impact addiction had on his daughter and family, and how quickly his life unraveled when he relapsed after more than a decade sober.We also discuss why Gerald says “cocaine is a tiger and alcohol is the cage,” the dangers of fentanyl in today's drug supply, and one of the most important lessons in addiction recovery: recovery isn't just about stopping—it's about staying stopped.Gerald introduces his concept of “affinity grouping”—building sober communities around shared interests like sports, motorcycles, music, fishing, and other meaningful activities. His message is simple: find your tribe, stay connected, and build a life that requires your sobriety.If you're struggling with addiction, relapse, alcoholism, cocaine addiction, fentanyl, or staying sober, or you're looking for a stronger recovery community, this conversation is for you.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Gerald Lott's Recovery Story03:22 – Growing Up & Not Fitting In08:27 – Alcohol, Cocaine & Addiction12:27 – A $400-a-Day Crack Addiction16:26 – Addiction's Impact on His Daughter17:25 – Treatment & Early Recovery23:09 – The Danger of Relapse25:31 – “Recovery Is About Staying Stopped”31:11 – Relapsing After 14 Years Sober38:40 – Writing His Book41:12 – Affinity Grouping & Finding Your Tribe43:27 – Building Community Through Purpose50:23 – Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Alcohol Today53:54 – Taking Affinity Grouping Nationwide58:34 – Gerald's Best Advice for Getting Sober CONNECT WITH GERALD LOTTCheck out Gerald's book:Tribe Finding: Building Relationships as a Path To Recovery Get the book on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0babAvc1️ CONNECT WITH THE SOBER FIX PODCAST Website: https://www.thesoberfixpodcast.com Instagram: @thesoberfixpodcast TikTok: @thesoberfix Want to share your recovery story on The Sober Fix Podcast?Email Drew: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe for more real conversations about addiction recovery, sobriety, relapse prevention, alcoholism, drug addiction, fentanyl, cocaine addiction, mental health, 12-step recovery, and life after addiction.#AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #Recovery #Relapse #Alcoholism #CocaineAddiction #Fentanyl #SoberLife #TheSoberFixPodcast

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  Successful on the Outside, Addicted on the Inside | Nick's Recovery Story

  Aug 28, 202658 min

  #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney #soberlife Nick Jonsson looked successful on the outside—but behind the career, leadership, discipline, and achievement was a growing struggle with alcohol addiction.In this episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Nick shares his journey from social drinking to alcohol dependency, hospital visits, failed attempts to control his drinking, and ultimately the moment he realized he needed help.Nick opens up about what it was like struggling with addiction while building a successful career, the loneliness that can come with leadership, and why vulnerability became such an important part of his recovery.We also talk about the early days of sobriety, medical support, therapy, 12-step recovery, making amends, rebuilding relationships, exercise, purpose, and the importance of finding a community where you can be honest about what you're going through.Today, Nick uses his experience to help others understand the importance of mental health, social connection, vulnerability, and asking for help—especially among leaders who may feel pressure to appear like they have everything together.If you're struggling with alcohol, addiction, loneliness, or simply trying to build a meaningful life in recovery, Nick's story is proof that asking for help can be the beginning of an entirely new life. CONNECT WITH NICK JONSSONNick is the author of *Executive Loneliness*, a book exploring the often-hidden isolation and struggles experienced by executives and business leaders. Book: *Executive Loneliness*️ Podcast: The Limitless Podcasthttps://www.nickjonsson.com/podcast ⁨@NickJonsson⁩ ️ WANT TO SHARE YOUR RECOVERY STORY?If you've overcome addiction or have a powerful recovery story and would like to come on The Sober Fix Podcast, reach out to me. I'm always looking for people willing to share their experiences and help someone else feel less alone.thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com [www.thesoberfixpodcast.com](http://www.thesoberfixpodcast.com) Instagram: @thesoberfixpodcast TikTok: @thesoberfixCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and guest background01:02 Nick's journey to sobriety and current work02:05 Vulnerability and asking for help02:58 Growing up in Sweden and early career04:01 Injury and moving abroad04:48 Beginning of alcohol use05:52 Warning signs and escalating drinking07:09 Managing drinking during school and work08:04 Health scares and first hospital visit08:53 Alcohol use and risky behaviors escalate10:01 Trying to control drinking and relapse11:00 Training, discipline, and the Ironman journey12:07 The turning point and first day of sobriety12:59 Medical support and medication13:52 Early sobriety and withdrawal14:59 Building a new life and purpose16:49 Honesty and vulnerability18:04 Career changes and relationships19:03 Helping others and giving back19:54 Surrender and support networks20:51 Therapy, coaching, and continuous learning21:54 Making amends and healing relationships24:05 From hiding to authenticity26:08 Social health and finding your tribe27:11 Advice for newcomers to sobriety28:06 Nick's experience with 12-step programs29:02 His first day sober and medical intervention30:14 The first months of sobriety31:09 Tapering medications and mental health32:09 Living a fulfilling life sober32:49 The power of sharing your story33:55 Nick's TEDx talk on sleep and performance35:11 Exercise, mental health, and purpose35:56 The importance of social connection37:08 Continuing to grow in recovery38:46 Advice for anyone struggling with addiction40:55 Loneliness in leadership and life42:12 Building meaningful relationships43:08 Planning and intentionality43:49 Final thoughts and future goals45:05 Nick's message of hope#Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #AlcoholAddiction #Recovery #MentalHealth

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