Sober On The Mic

Season 2, Episode 5- Nathan

Embrace the Weird In this inspirational episode, we meet Nathan, whose journeythrough addiction and recovery is as raw as it is inspiring. Like many, Nathan’s story began with cannabis use in his early years—but by his twenties, he found himself caught in the grip of heroin and crack cocaine addiction. Nathan speaks candidly about the progression of hissubstance use, the realities of living with addiction, and the difficult road to stopping illicit drugs. He also opens up about one of the most challenging milestones in recovery: coming off methadone—a process that demands resilience,patience, and unwavering determination. Now on the other side of addiction, Nathan has rebuilt hislife in meaningful ways. He works at Pippins Community Centre, a place that once supported him in his darkest times, and gives back by volunteering in addiction and recovery services. Alongside this, he has rediscovered hispassion for music and found love again—proving that recovery is not just about stopping, but about starting anew. This episode is a testament to transformation, purpose, andembracing what makes you different. Nathan’s story reminds us that even in the depths of addiction, change is possible—and sometimes, the key is learning toembrace the weird.

Season 2, Episode 4 – Jeremy

Season 2, Episode 4 – Jeremy Hiding In The Closet In this powerful episode, we meet Jeremy, whose life onceappeared glamorous and full of promise as a successful ballroom dancing coach. But behind the spotlight, he was battling a devastating mix of addictions —including crystal meth, alcohol, sex, and pornography. Jeremy opens up about the double life he was living, thetoll his addictions took, and the moment everything came crashing down. Faced with losing it all, he reached a turning point where he could no longer hideand was forced to confront his demons head-on. Now living a sober life, Jeremy shares what recovery hasgiven him: peace, honesty, and a deep sense of serenity. His story is raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful — a reminder that even in the darkest places, change is possible. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Season 2, Episode 3 – Chris

Season 2, Episode 3 – Chris As Long As Nobody Dies In this episode, we meet Chris, a musician whose life oncerevolved around alcohol, drugs, and the chaotic culture that often surrounds the music scene. From a young age, substances were a constant presence, and what began as part of the lifestyle gradually evolved into a dependence thatconsumed more and more of his life. Chris reflects honestly on how addiction took hold, themindset he lived with at the time, and the dangerous normalisation of substance use. His story explores the intersection of creativity, music, and substanceuse—and the toll it ultimately took. Now nine years sober, Chris shares what recovery looks likefor him today. He talks about rebuilding his life, rediscovering purpose, and turning his experiences into something positive. That journey led him to create Not Saints [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0], a recordlabel dedicated to supporting artists who are in recovery from addiction. Chris’s story is one of honesty, transformation, andhope—showing how recovery can open the door to creativity, community, and a completely different way of living.

Season 2, Episode 2 - Ryan

Sober on the Mic – Season 2, Episode 2 - Ryan – One Day at aTime (ODAAT) In this week’s episode of Sober on the Mic, we meet Ryan,who shares his journey through what many would describe as “functioning” alcoholism — a story that will resonate with so many listeners. On the outside, life looked manageable. On the inside, he knew something had to change. After years of contemplating his relationship with alcohol,Ryan finally made the decision to stop drinking — and everything shifted. What followed wasn’t just sobriety, but transformation. Today, he’s the proud ownerof ODAAT Fitness [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0], a thriving business built on the principles that helped save his life. He’s also the present, engaged dad he always wanted to be and a source of inspiration forothers questioning their own drinking. Ryan shares honest insight into navigating sobriety in themodern world, the mindset behind “One Day at a Time,” and how small daily decisions can lead to extraordinary change. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to hit rockbottom to choose something better — and that living sober can open doors you never imagined possible.

Shell – We Recover Loudly

Sober On The Mic – Season 2, Episode 1: Shell – We RecoverLoudly  Season Two of Sober On The Mic opens with an honest anddeeply affirming conversation featuring Shell from We Recover Loudly [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0]. In this episode, Shell shares her lived experience of navigating addiction alongsideneurodiversity, and how receiving a diagnosis became a turning point thatallowed her to replace self-criticism with compassion. Together, we explore the heavy weight of shame and how itcan keep people stuck, as well as what early recovery really looks like — the uncertainty, the emotional turbulence, and the quiet wins that often go unseen. Shell speaks candidly about the importance of community, support networks, andfinding spaces where recovery is not whispered about, but lived out loud. This episode sets the tone for the new season: honest,supportive, and rooted in the belief that no one has to recover alone. A huge thank you to Shell for sharing her story — and be sure to follow We Recover Loudly for ongoing encouragement and resources on your recovery journey.