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Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

Brad McLeod

300 episodes · Explicit

The Sober Motivation Podcast – Real Stories. Real Change.

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Welcome to The Sober Motivation Podcast, the top-rated recovery podcast inspiring people to quit drinking, stay sober, and build a life they’re proud of. Hosted by Brad McLeod, founder of the Sober Motivation Community, each episode features real sobriety stories, life-changing conversations, and actionable tools to help you overcome addiction and rediscover purpose.

Whether you’re new to recovery, sober-curious, or years alcohol-free, this show will help you find the motivation and mindset to keep going—one day at a time. With millions of downloads and a growing global community, Sober Motivation is where hope meets action.

Topics include: quitting alcohol, relapse prevention, mindset shifts, personal growth, mental health, community connection, and rebuilding your life after addiction.

If you’re ready to live alcohol-free and create real change, follow The Sober Motivation Podcast today—because sobriety isn’t the end of your story, it’s the beginning.

Contact me anytime at www.sobermotivation.com

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  1. Eric Drank Nearly Every Day for 23 Years | Now 4 Years Sober

    · 24 min · Bonus

    Eric returns to share an update on his sobriety journey after nearly two decades of daily drinking. From 2008 to 2021, alcohol was part of his everyday life. What started as normal slowly turned into something much…

  2. I Couldn’t Stop Drinking. Even After 13 Treatment Centers | Jason Wahler

    · 56 min · S5 E266 · Explicit

    If you've tried to quit drinking and keep relapsing, this episode is for you. Jason Wahler is known from Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Celebrity Rehab, but behind the cameras he was battling severe alcohol addiction…

  3. Mommy Wine Culture Had Me Hiding Alcohol | How Megan Quit Drinking

    · 1 h 16 min · S5 E265

    What does it take to finally quit drinking when your entire life revolves around it? In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Megan shares her powerful sobriety journey, opening up about growing up around…

  4. I Didn’t Think Alcohol Was the Problem — Until I Lost Everything

    · 55 min · S5 E264

    If you’re trying to quit drinking or wondering if you have an alcohol problem, this story will hit home. Greg shares how a good childhood and successful career turned into alcohol addiction, denial, psych wards, and…

  5. How I Quit Drinking After Alcohol Took Over My Life | 29 Years Sober

    · 50 min · S5 E263

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Jane shares her powerful alcohol addiction recovery story and how she finally quit drinking after alcohol slowly took over her life. What started as drinking in high…

  6. After Nearly 30 Years of Drinking Alcohol, I Finally Saw the Truth | John’s Sobriety Story

    · 1 h 01 min · S5 E262

    Alcohol addiction doesn’t always look like rock bottom. In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, John shares his story after more than 20 years of drinking and drug use — and the painful realizations that came…

  7. Mike's Liver Failure Story And Early Warning Signs

    · 43 min · S5 E261

    Jerzey Mike rode the alcohol train all the way to the last stop. A liter of vodka a day, yellowing eyes, a coma, and doctors who weren't sure he'd make it. In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Mike walks us…

  8. How Jess Finally Quit Drinking After Years of Blackouts

    · 1 h 26 min · S5 E260

    Jess spent years blacking out from alcohol and convincing herself it was normal. After losing her mom at just 19, drinking became the way she coped — until everything finally caught up with her. In this episode she…

  9. "Sobriety Was the Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done" - The Tired Dad Returns

    · 46 min · S5 E259

    Jon (The Tired Dad) is back with a sobriety update — now 3+ years sober. We talk Dry January to kick things off and why the first year can be the hardest, why moderation didn’t work, parenting as the turning point, and…

  10. From Grief to Grace: Losing a Child, Addiction, and Finding Sobriety

    · 1 h 01 min · S5 E258 · Explicit

    Ashley Jo shares her story of high-functioning alcoholism, grief, shame, and sobriety after years of mommy wine culture and secret binge drinking. A Christian mom, executive, and outwardly successful woman, Ashley…

  11. From DUI to 18 Years Sober: Phillip Barbb’s Recovery Story

    · 1 h 00 min · S5 E257

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Phillip Barbb shares how a DUI at 22 became the turning point that led to 18 years of sobriety. This is a powerful conversation about alcohol addiction, anxiety, grief,…

  12. Diagnosed With Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis at 38 | A Sobriety Story That Will Wake You Up

    · 1 h 14 min · S5 E256 · Explicit

    From Casual Drinking to Liver Failure: Jacob’s Story of Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Sobriety, and Second Chances In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Jacob shares his powerful journey from a normal upbringing and…

  13. I Started Drinking Alcohol at 12… It Took Me 30 Years to get sober - Antoine's Story

    · 51 min · S5 E255 · Explicit

    Alcohol didn’t crash into Antoine’s life — it slowly became normal. In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Antoine shares how drinking started at just 12 years old, was reinforced through culture, school,…

  14. Three DUIs, Two Seizures, One Last Chance At Sobriety with Derek

    · 58 min · S5 E254 · Explicit

    Derek shares a raw, unforgettable sobriety story: growing up in a chaotic home, learning early that alcohol was “dangerous,” and still getting pulled into a cycle of binge drinking, DUIs, and arrests. He opens up about…

  15. How to Get Sober - Exploring the Missing Question.

    · 15 min · S5 E253 · Explicit

    “How do I get sober?” It’s the most common question people ask when they’re struggling with alcohol — and it’s a fair one. But in this solo episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad challenges the idea that how is…

  16. How Addiction Escalates: Destiny's Story of Getting Sober

    · 1 h 07 min · S5 E252 · Explicit

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Destiny for a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, and the moment everything changed. Destiny grew up carrying responsibility…

  17. Nicole’s Sobriety Story: Anxiety, Alcoholism, Rehab, and Rebuilding After Rock Bottom

    · 1 h 25 min · S5 E251 · Explicit

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Nicole to share a powerful and honest sobriety story. Nicole grew up in California in a home affected by alcoholism, struggled with anxiety and a…

  18. Ashton from Below Deck, Drinking Culture, and Rebuilding Your Life Without Alcohol

    · 1 h 17 min · S5 E250 · Explicit

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Ashton to talk about sobriety, party culture, and what happens when alcohol becomes tied to identity, confidence, and belonging. Ashton shares how…

  19. “Moderation Was Torture” — Tanya’s Sobriety Story

    · 1 h 23 min · S5 E249 · Explicit

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Tanya to talk about what it really looks like to get sober and stay sober when your journey isn’t linear. Tanya shares how she grew up with a stable…

  20. I Almost Left My Family to Keep Drinking | How I Finally Quit Alcohol

    · 1 h 19 min · S5 E248 · Explicit

    Gray Area Drinking, Binge Drinking, Alcoholism, Alcohol Use Disorder or Problem Drinking? How Do You Know When Alcohol Is the Issue. In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Shaz to share a…

  21. From Alcohol Blackouts To 34 Years Sober: Brian's Story.

    · 1 h 00 min · S4 E247 · Explicit

    In the final episode of 2025, Brad sits down with Brian, who share's a raw and honest sobriety story that spans decades. Brian opens up about growing up in Spokane, Washington surrounded by alcoholism, violence, and…

  22. 9 Years Sober: How Jess Quit Pills, Ambien, And Alcohol

    · 1 h 18 min · S4 E246 · Explicit

    Jess is a former Air Force sergeant, mom of three, and survivor who came back from a suicide attempt to build a life she once thought was impossible. After eight years in the military and a medical retirement, she…

  23. How To Get Sober? When Drinking Is All You Know with Chester and Rick Duff.

    · 2 h 11 min · S4 E245 · Explicit

    Chester and Rick Duff share a special friendship, one that was once fuelled by drinking and addiction. They both joined me in the studio to share the full story of the different places addiction took them to and how…

  24. How To Stay Sober Over The Holidays With Special Guests

    · 1 h 05 min · S4 E244 · Explicit

    This episode of Sober Motivation Holiday features Jess Lopez, Megan, and Nisha, who share their collective experiences and expert insights on maintaining sobriety through the holiday season. Hosted by Brad, the…

  25. Jermaine's Story: Sober Up or Die

    · 1 h 08 min · S4 E243 · Explicit

    If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I stop?” or felt trapped by shame, this one hits deep. Brad sits down with Jermaine Dante’ Burse, a Bay Area native (Vallejo, California) whose drinking didn’t start as party chaos;…

  26. Getting Sober After a Near-Fatal Crash: Olivia’s Story

    · 1 h 02 min · S4 E242

    On this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, I talk with Olivia about her sobriety journey, choosing an alcohol-free life, and what it really took to get sober after years of pain. Olivia opens up about growing up…

  27. The Wake-Up Call: How Brittany Stopped Drinking and Took Her Life Back

    · 1 h 12 min · S4 E241

    Brittany joins the Sober Motivation Podcast to share her powerful story of growing up in Minnesota with a father who struggled with alcoholism, living with clinical depression, and using alcohol to cope with trauma,…

  28. Josh's Escape from Alcohol and Brink of Death to Sobriety.

    · 52 min · S4 E240

    In this episode, Josh shares his heart-wrenching journey from a childhood impacted by abuse and perfectionism to the depths that alcohol took him. Throughout the years of struggling, Josh had a DWI, rehab stays, but he…

  29. A Tradesman’s Journey to Sobriety with Mike

    · 50 min · S4 E239

    Join Brad in another powerful episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast as he chats with Mike, a Canadian tradesman who opens up about his journey from a childhood surrounded by alcohol to finding sobriety and changing…

  30. Alcohol Use Disorder - Tom's Sober Story

    · 50 min · S4 E238

    For Tom, childhood was filled with positive memories—nothing that hinted he’d ever struggle with alcohol. After college, he stepped into his career, a world where late nights out were normal, and alcohol made social…

  31. Pain Created Purpose: David's Sober Story

    · 1 h 00 min · S4 E237

    In this compelling episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, David shares his intense journey from his upbringing in Ocean City, NJ, to struggling with addiction during high school, and eventually finding himself in…

  32. A Life Without Alcohol? Dre Thought Never — Now She is 4 Years Sober

    · 1 h 11 min · S4 E236

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Dre joins us to recount her journey with alcohol, starting with a disruptive childhood marked by constant moving. Hear what led her to her first drink at 13, setting…

  33. Is Quitting Alcohol Worth it? Updates with Liz, John and Justin

    · 1 h 23 min · S4 E235

    In this podcast episode, we catch up with three inspirational guests—Liz, John, and Justin—as they share their powerful journeys through sobriety. Liz reflects on the emotional and physical transformation she has…

  34. Breaking Chains: Ian's 34-Year Battle with Alcohol to Sobriety

    · 1 h 11 min · S4 E234

    In this eye-opening episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, I welcome Ian, who candidly shares his journey from a childhood surrounded by alcohol. Discover how Ian turned his life around after 34 years of drinking,…

  35. From hiding alcohol bottles to sobriety with Christine

    · 1 h 09 min · S4 E233

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, I sit down with Christine, a resilient mother and former nurse, who shares her compelling journey from a childhood affected by her father's alcoholism to her own…

  36. Navigating Childhood Trauma and the Path to Sobriety with Emily

    · 1 h 10 min · S4 E232

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Emily joins the show to share her powerful story of growing up with alcoholic parents, her own struggles with addiction, and the journey to sobriety. Emily recounts her…

  37. How Don Quit Drinking After Hitting Rock Bottom | Sobriety Story That Will Change You

    · 1 h 05 min · S4 E231

    How do you quit drinking when you feel like you can’t stop? In this powerful episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Don shares his raw and honest story of alcohol addiction, hitting rock bottom, and how he finally…

  38. From Alcohol Blackouts To Finding Joy - Sam's Story

    · 1 h 18 min · S4 E230

    In this episode, I connect with Sam, a listener of the podcast. Sam shares his story growing up in Northern Virginia, where sports and family played significant roles, transitioning to a college life filled with heavy…

  39. Sober at 17: Logan thought alcohol was required for fun in life.

    · 1 h 06 min · S4 E229

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, host I welcome Logan, who shares his powerful story of sobriety from alcohol and gambling addiction at a young age. Logan talks about his early experiences with alcohol,…

  40. Alcohol was going to cost Andy everything.

    · 1 h 15 min · S4 E228

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, I sit down with Andy to discuss Andy's incredible journey to sobriety. We jump into Andy's childhood, his early relationship with alcohol, his struggles, and the moments…

  41. Britt was secretly struggling with alcohol for years.

    · 1 h 09 min · S4 E227

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, the host welcomes Britt, who shares some of her struggles growing up in a household affected by addiction in South Florida. Britt talks about her relationship struggles…

  42. Will's life has completely changed since getting sober and his liver transplant : Update.

    · 45 min · S4 E226

    In this episode, we reconnect with Will, who shares his remarkable journey from a life-threatening situation due to alcoholism to thriving in sobriety. Will recounts how he initially connected with the host through…

  43. Blacking out was a regular occurrence for Faye

    · 1 h 12 min · S4 E225

    In this powerful episode, Brad welcomes Faye to share her journey through childhood, family dynamics, and the challenges of alcohol use. Faye opens up about growing up around parties, the impact of her parents’…

  44. Blake never thought he would quit drinking alcohol—until he did.

    · 1 h 07 min · S4 E224

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, host Brad welcomes Blake, who shares his journey from growing up in a small town with a drinking culture to becoming nearly one year sober. Blake discusses his initial…

  45. For Jordan, a life without alcohol felt so far out of reach.

    · 56 min · S4 E223

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, host Brad celebrates his 38th birthday by sharing a powerful conversation with Jordan.. Despite growing up in a supportive, alcohol-free household, Jordan encountered…

  46. Sobriety Years Later With Dave and Les. - Updates

    · 1 h 09 min · S4 E222

    In this episode, I reconnect with two guests, Dave G and Les, from the Sober Motivation Community. Dave G shares his journey to becoming 2056 days sober, detailing his struggles with alcohol and its impact on his life…

  47. Steve's Journey Through a Culture of Alcohol to Sobriety

    · 47 min · S4 E221

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, I talk with guest Steve, who shares his story of growing up surrounded by alcohol. Steve recounts his childhood in 1970s and 1980s Michigan, where drinking was a…

  48. Alcohol Caused So Much Chaos for Laura - Sobriety Changed Everything.

    · 1 h 15 min · S4 E220

    In this episode of The Sober Motivation Podcast, Laura shares her story of growing up with lots of rules and a strong spiritual background in a small town in West Virginia. Struggling with anxiety and perfectionism…

  49. Country Roads to Sobriety: Aaron Goodvin's Story

    · 58 min · S4 E219

    In this episode, we have Aaron Goodvin, who talks about his experiences growing up in a small town in Alberta, Canada, and how he developed a deep love for country music. Aaron shares the influence of his family's love…

  50. In Jane's Life Alcohol Was Normalized. Could She Break The Cycle?

    · 1 h 21 min · S4 E218

    In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, host Brad welcomes Jane, who shares her compelling journey of growing up surrounded by alcohol, struggling to fit in, and eventually becoming dependent on alcohol…

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