The Sober By Design Podcast

Episode 54 - 2025 Wrap Up

2025 was a year! In this episode I review my year. How did I live in my recovery. I tie in some of my main principles of recovery (community, service, fitness). I also dive into my thoughts on this past year with the Trump administration and where this all might be headed. Please like, rate, subscribe or comment.

Episode 53 - Rebecca Sarnicola

Episode 53: Finding Passion, Purpose, and Community with Rebecca Sarnicola of Full Circle Pilates In this episode of The Sober By Design, host Corey Hennings sits down with Rebecca Sarnicola (@fullcirclepilatesnj), owner of Full Circle Pilates in Sparta, NJ, for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and building community through movement. Rebecca shares her story of immigrating to the United States just at the age of 13 and entering 8th Grade, and how physical fitness quickly became both an outlet and a pathway to belonging. From early exposure to a wide range of fitness modalities, to her years in Boston navigating the world of marketing, Rebecca’s winding journey ultimately led her to discover her true passion: Pilates. Together, we explore how her personal history, family values, and belief in community have shaped both her life and her business. Rebecca’s dedication to helping others feel grounded, strong, and supported is unmistakable, and in this episode she offers a glimpse into where she hopes to take the Full Circle community in the years ahead. Authentic, warm, and deeply inspiring, Rebecca reminds us of what can happen when we follow what feels right and give ourselves permission to build the life—and community—we imagine.

Episode 52 - I Think My Wife Was Right (Politics and Change)

The Sober By Design Podcast In this solo episode, Corey reflects on the intersection of recovery and today’s political climate. From Trump’s latest rhetoric to the troubling realities of ICE deportations, family corruption, and the Supreme Court’s shadow docket, Corey shares his concern for the direction of the country. But he also offers a recovery-minded perspective: lasting change begins with each of us. Highlights: * Reflections on Trump’s recent speech and the dangers of militarizing American cities. * The exclusivity of the MAGA vision and its impact on equity in America. * The hidden toll of ICE deportations and human disappearances. * The Supreme Court’s shadow docket and Trump family corruption. * A recovery principle applied to politics: we can’t force others to change, but we can each do our part to protect democracy and fight for housing, food, healthcare, and education for all. #SoberByDesign #RecoveryWisdom #PoliticsAndRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #DemocracyInAction #ChangeStartsWithUs #StayEngaged #PodcastLife

Episode 51 - "Social" Media

For 13 years, sobriety has taught me one simple truth: real change comes when we live it, not just talk about it. In this episode of The Sober By Design Podcast, I’m taking that lesson into a new space—my relationship with social media. Like many of us, I rely on these platforms to share my work and stay connected. But I also see the harm: rising rates of depression, endless screen time, and the erosion of real-world connection. So I’ve decided to step back. Not to disappear, but to model the change I want to see. Join me as I share my personal decision to set new boundaries with social media, highlight the latest data on mental health, crime, and screen-time, and explore what we gain when we reclaim our hours from the scroll. I’ll also offer practical ideas for how to fill the space that opens up—with connection, creativity, and community. Sobriety showed me how to take my life back one choice at a time. Maybe stepping back from social media can do the same for all of us.

Episode 50 - Robert Morgan

EPISODE 50! Can you believe it? Episode 50 of The Sober By Design Podcast is here—and we’re going big. This week, Corey Hennings sits down with Robert Morgan, a guy whose life once played out like an ‘80s boiler room movie—full of late nights, cocaine, alcohol, and enough lies to build a house of cards. But even through the chaos, Robert built a successful business… until it all caught up with him. In 2019, Robert finally surrendered and started living in truth. Today, he fills his life with honesty, recovery meetings, fitness, family, and a strong dedication to 12-step principles. His story is one of grit, redemption, and real transformation. You don’t want to miss this one. Plus, this week’s recs: Cooking in the Wild (Andrew Zimmern) The Pitt (TV show) The Lumineers (vibes for days) Hit that play button, share with a friend in recovery (or someone who needs to hear it), and thank you for riding with us to 50 episodes #SoberByDesign #RecoveryPodcast #Episode50 #RobertMorgan #RecoveryJourney #SoberLiving #12Steps #TheLumineers #CookingInTheWild #ThePitt #CoreyHennings