Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

How Alcohol Almost Killed Me Before I Got Sober | Marty's Story

Alcohol didn’t almost take Marty’s life overnight—it happened one drink at a time. What started as partying with friends slowly became drinking alone, daily alcohol use, multiple ER visits, and eventually liver damage so severe his skin turned yellow. Doctors warned him that another drink could send him back into liver failure. In this powerful conversation, Marty shares: * Why drinking alone was the turning point * The warning signs he ignored for years * Living with liver damage caused by alcohol * Why he quit drinking without rehab * What early sobriety really felt like * Building a new identity after addiction * The mindset that keeps him sober today * Whether you’re questioning your own drinking, supporting someone in recovery, or looking for hope, Marty’s story is a reminder that change is possible—even when it feels impossible. If this episode resonates with you, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Marty on Instagram: Sober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291 Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.com Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Contact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Hidden Cost of Alcohol | Mike’s Sobriety Story

What is alcohol really costing you? In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Mike shares how alcohol slowly became part of his daily life without obvious warning signs. He kept his job, raised a family, and looked successful on the outside—but after quitting drinking, he realized alcohol had quietly taken far more from him than he ever imagined. We talk about growing up as a preacher’s kid, chasing acceptance, becoming a functioning daily drinker, and why you don’t have to hit rock bottom to question your relationship with alcohol. Mike also opens up about the moment he finally stopped drinking, what surprised him most about sobriety, and why being fully present with his family is worth more than any drink. If you’ve ever wondered whether alcohol is holding you back, if you’re exploring sobriety, or if you’re trying to quit drinking, this conversation is for you. In this episode: * Why functioning drinking can be hard to recognize * The hidden cost of alcohol * Why people drink beyond just having fun * Gray area drinking and daily alcohol use * What changes after quitting alcohol * Living fully present in sobriety Whether you’re sober, sober curious, in early recovery, or supporting someone with an alcohol problem, we hope this episode reminds you that you don’t have to lose everything before choosing a different path. Mike On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekinnebrew/ Sober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291 Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.com Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Contact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

She Drank 4 Liters of Vodka a Day | Mailinn’s Sobriety Story

At 28 years old, Mailinn was preparing to die. She was drinking up to 4 liters of vodka a day, vomiting blood daily, and losing the ability to walk. Doctors had run out of answers. Her family was bracing for the worst. Then her body shut down. In 2020, Mailinn was placed into a coma with multi-organ failure and given little chance of survival. What happened next would completely change the course of her life. Today, Mailinn is six years sober. In this episode of Sober Motivation, Mailinn shares her powerful recovery story, from early drinking and alcohol addiction to waking up from a coma, learning to walk again, and discovering a life she never thought was possible. Whether you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, struggling with addiction, or supporting someone in recovery, this conversation is a powerful reminder that no one is ever too far gone. In this episode: • Starting to drink at 12 years old • The early warning signs of alcoholism • Drinking up to 4 liters of vodka a day • Hiding alcohol use from family and friends • Vomiting blood and severe health complications • Multi-organ failure and a medically induced coma • Learning to walk again • Life after alcohol • Recovery, gratitude, and finding purpose Recovery is possible. Mailinn’s story is proof. Mailinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soyli91/ Sober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291 Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.com Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Contact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How I Got Sober After Drinking Alcohol for 30 Years | Elisa’s Sober Story

Elisa drank alcohol for 30 years. What started as relief from childhood trauma slowly turned into alcohol addiction, DUIs, broken relationships, and a life she says she barely remembers. At eight years old, Elisa testified in court against someone in her own family. Growing up afraid and feeling like she didn’t belong, alcohol became the thing that finally quieted the fear. In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Elisa shares her recovery story—how childhood trauma shaped her addiction, why alcohol felt like the answer, her struggles with alcoholism, and the spiritual and emotional healing that helped her get sober. We also discuss recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), EMDR therapy, relapse, grief, and what it means to build a life worth staying sober for. If you’re struggling with alcohol, questioning your drinking, or looking for hope in recovery, this episode is for you. Elisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisansaunders/ Sober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291 Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.com Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Contact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

He Thought Addiction Had Won | Gio’s Sobriety Story

“I genuinely thought I was a hopeless alcoholic addict with no chance of return.” That’s where Gio found himself. After years of success as a hockey player—including a Division I scholarship and a professional career—addiction slowly took over. What started as drinking and partying became something much darker, leading Gio to a gas station parking lot where he finally called his dad and admitted: “I can’t stop using.” In this episode, Gio shares his journey through hockey culture, addiction, opiates, losing his identity after hockey, multiple treatment stays, relapse, and how he found hope after believing he was too far gone. If you’ve ever wondered whether recovery is possible, or felt like you’ve gone too far to change, this episode is for you. Gio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gflamminio/ Sober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291 Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.com Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Contact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.