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Polly sat with Julie aka DryMntnMama as she bravely told of her journey into sobriety.  At her 6 month sober milestone she shared her feelings of low self esteem and trying to be perfect enough.  She has had to gain her sober superpower - Vulnerability.  "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”- Brené Brown
 
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I Am Sober App
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Erin Eileen’s Story
King 13 has is always impressed by these young men and women who join the IAS community, bravely turn up at zooms and contribute to the community.  They have become aware and taken responsibility for their sobriety.  We may think that having grown up with  'no alcohol' in the home would influence children not to drink.  Not the case, Erin tells how she got involved with drinking, what drove her into the IAS community and the sheer work she did in 2021 to maintain 328 days AF.  Erin considers herself a feminist and I see her passion for equality. We women have to support each other, it is key.  TAKE ACTION RIGHT THIS MINUTE and pour the poison down the sink!Go to Sobertownpodcast.com start your new full life.
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 

Boom Rethink the Drink,
Yesterday I had a chance to talk with my friend Drifter for his Sober Town Podcast. It was International Women's Day so we had planned to talk about the toxicity of alcohol marketing directed at women, but after a couple of days of multiple postings in our communities on the deadly result of alcohol addiction, we decided instead to focus on the questions of "how do you stop drinking before it goes too far?" - "how do you help someone you love who seems lost to the bottle?" Drifter and I have both lost brothers to their addictions and we have both found solid dry ground after breaking out of our addictions. Do we have the answers to these questions with the years of personal experience we both have as the addicted and the loved one of the addict? We came up with two answers by the end of our talk and those answers were all about beacons and light houses. My beacons that guided me to stop drinking and stay sober were young and old and somewhere in between. We all grew up with the basic premise that handling our liquor was a badge of courage in cultures and families that celebrate drinking hard and handling it. Cultures and families that laugh at hangovers, distrust sobriety, celebrates the drug and shame the addict. All of us started drinking as a right of passage from childhood into adulthood. Some of us waited until we came of age and some of us started drinking younger but in one way or another we were mimicking the behavior of the adults that we knew. Maybe we admired their ability to function highly, to handle their booze, or maybe we said we’d never drink like they did, but drink we did because that is what adults do. Those adults were our beacons and we followed where they led us. It makes perfect sense that to find another path beacons of a different sort are needed. And it makes perfect sense that those of us who have fought our way out of addiction after helplessly watching loved ones die- chose to be lighthouses -- join us for our conversation and find the links to the communities and articles we discuss in the Boozemusings post below.
 
 How Do You Help Someone Stop Drinking Before it’s Too Late? What if It’s You?
The Family That Built an Empire of Pain
The Spiritual Consequences of Alcohol Consumption
Beat the Alcohol Bully
 
Are you Sober Curious? Do you want to stop drinking or are you trying to drink more moderately? In a world where you may be questioned for not drinking with the crowd, we’ll help you to find your own path. I am Winged Victory, the founder of the Boom Rethink the Drink community and Boozemusings blog. I retired from a long and illustrious drinking career on March 6, 2015, by reading and writing in a creative, supportive, and inspiring online community called Hello Sunday Morning. I've been gratefully reaching back with words, ideas, and love ever since. Community is the cure. Open your mind to the possibilities. The Spirit is not in the Bottle it's in You.
 
Are you Sober Curious? Do you want to stop drinking or are you trying to drink more moderately? In a world where you may be questioned for not drinking with the crowd, we’ll help you to find your own path. 
Sign in here anonymously and download our free app. Join our diverse international BOOM Community and we'll be there when and where you need us. 
Search BOOM Rethink the Drink on the Mighty Networks app for Android & iOS
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 

BURNOUT with King 13 and Squirrel Monkey The definition of 'Burnout'  is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.Our very own IAS member Squirrel Monkey, an Imaging Technician for 28 years, who in conjunction with the demands of Covid being and multiple recent personal losses suffered just this.  She shares notes and tips of her therapy treatments and how she is putting in the work to self manage stress.  Grab a pad and write down the tips and King will also share a tip or 2 and what she learnt was the 8X8X8 rule for homeostasis.Calmer days! Hope this helps!
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 
 
 

Scott Mounce is the owner of Transitions Sober Living located in Aurora, CO. Transitions open its first house April 1st, 2017. Today we have 6 male houses and provide a safe place to recover for 65 men.I surround myself with people in recovery and I have an amazing life today free from drugs and alcohol. “I got drunk in a lot of bars, so I get my recovery in a lot of different places”. 
Thank You Scott for sharing your amazing Journey through addiction, prison and into building an amazing Sober Living Community! You are a Shining example of the Power in Recovery!! BOOOOOM!!
Contact info:Scott Mounce303-501-6500scott@tslcolorado.comwww.tslcolorado.com
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 
 

Sobriety - A lifestyle not Death Sentence.
Ft. Rags, No More Wining & Lilo11
When I first decided to quit alcohol the mere thought was an impossible one. I wondered 'how' could I possibly give up alcohol, my constant companion, that went practically everywhere with me.How eliminating poison from our mind & bodies opens up a rebirth to live a content, high anxiety free life.So King invited some OG's with sober experience to share their progress so far.  Rags, No More Wining & Lilo11 discuss just how their lives (styles) have changed or not.  Sobriety is living 'normal' in HD, clean of substances, the way our bodies were meant to organically function.  Yet society is so prevalent with Alcohol Use Disorder.  12.7 % of American are affected. Take note of very wise words from Rags' son Luke (Luke leading the way 9 years sober !!) who expressed his thoughts on the subject.  So much wisdom, fun and adventure is the path on sobriety.  To be present and be TRUSTED again by YOURSELF and OTHERS, all aspects of your relationships will  improve. You are worth it, pour the poison down the sink grab a coffee, get comfy and enjoy.
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 

In this episode Sobertown's Rewired Podcast, Peanut chats with Julie and Steve K about the subject of Hope. Early sobriety tends to be wrought with hopelessness and of fear of the future. At the end of Rewired, author Erica Spiegelman writes about how we find hope as we move along the path of recovery. Join us as we discuss finding hope, sharing hope, and how we use hope to refute fear in order to stay sober.
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 

Forgiveness can be really difficult but instrumental in our recovery. It is hard to just forgive and forget. We have to work through lots of emotions first. Hopefully, today’s podcast, will help you do some of that. Focus on controlling the things you can and not resisting the things you cannot Www.sobertownpodcast.com 🍵🫖☕️💦 Chin Chin💖🙋🏻‍♀️
My communities are: 
www.Sobertownpodcast.com 
I Am Sober - Corinna Dotty Pot currently at 18 months 
Instagram @canamgirluk YouTube: Positive Living with Sobriety and Disability (link in my Instagram bio) 
 
My email: Corinna.alderton@gmail.com 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 

Cross Addiction.
Quote:"Charlotte Davis Kasl Ph.d, author of Many Roads One Journey.  Moving Beyond the 12 steps.
"If a person gives up one addiction or dependency without 'healing the wounds' they will switch to another."
King is joined by Armen who openly discusses his own personal experiences with cross addictions'.  We stop one and then another appears or is it an 'old habit'.  The beauty of sobriety they agree is the clarity with which you are able to make the best decision for you.  We again chase the 'quick dopamine release!  No matter what your choice with the most common addictions they will only temporarily also fill the void and numb the pain. We may be quick to panic that more is wrong with us than just our primary addiction, maybe so, only you can take a deep look inside and listen. 
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 
 

Men and Sobriety.
A-Rod and DadLife join King13 and they agree that sobriety is not gender specific and a lot of alcohol use disorder comes from childhood and trauma. We hide our emotions, why when our bodies are naturally reacting to our emotions.  We are told to resist expressing emotions. Stored emotions reveal themselves in sobriety and whilst painful to work through it should not kill you. We have to eliminate the 'stigma' of men having to be strong and not expressive. Thank you to A-Rod and Dadlife for helping to get the word out. 
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 
 

Peanut5280 had a chance this week to sit down with Tami Canaday the Founder/Owner of Wagon Coffee Roasters, LLC https://wagoncoffeeroasters.com/.  They specialize in COFFEE FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY *Support Women In Recovery from Addiction *Support Farmer's Livelihood Through Our Ethically Sourced Beans *Support Clean Energy Through Our Zero-Emissions Roaster. Tami with Wagon Coffee Roasters LLC aligns with her husband Ryan and FREE - A Spiritual Community for Addicts, Loved Ones of Addicts, and Spiritual Refugees https://freespiritualcommunity.com/.
 
Tami, Owner/Founder of Wagon Coffee, identifies as a Recovery Advocate and Loved One of an Addict. Her husband, Ryan, is 8+ years sober. She has witnessed the beautiful transformation of recovery through him and within their marriage. In 2018, Ryan and Tami launched a nonprofit called FREE—for Addicts, loved ones of Addicts, and spiritual refugees. They create space for healing, recovery, and spiritual connection.     Because of FREE, Tami learned more about women in recovery, their stories, the alarming and increasing addiction stats, and the hardships they face as WOMEN in recovery; 5.7% of women have a substance use disorder in the United States. She also discovered some staggering COVID-19 statistics...according to a Journal of American Medical Report (JAMA) report Women, in particular, exhibited a 41% increase in alcohol consumption over a 2019 baseline. Tami decided to do something, in the midst of a pandemic, to help women in recovery. And it just so happens [ironically enough] that 90% of recovering addicts and alcoholics drink coffee! Wagon Coffee was founded in 2020 by Tami Canaday in response to the critical need for assistance for those afflicted with alcohol and drug addiction. So, along comes wagon coffee...Why “Wagon”?! It comes from the century old saying, when you are sober, you are “on the wagon”. They are “being the wagon” by guiding women in recovery towards wholeness by providing second chances through employment, encouragement, & empowerment.     Together Ryan and Tami are immersed in the process of offering healing, wholeness, inclusivity, & sustainability. Join them in being part of the solution.
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 

Join Wingy and Drifter as they talk: Neuroplasticity and the Discovery in Recovery - Open Your Mind to the Possibilities
Neuroplasticity has fascinated me since I read Marc Lewis’ book The Biology of Desire when I was 8 months sober. It was the last of many books that I read that year on the topic of addiction and recovery. One of the interesting things about Marc’s book was that unlike the other books I had been reading it did not help me stop drinking, or inspire me to stay sober, but rather explained the awesome, unexpected growth that I was experiencing in recovery. It explained why my recovery felt quite a bit more like an adventure than a chore. Not recovery – discovery! The Biology of Desire examines how our brains can evolve and change if we break the isolation of addiction by reaching out creatively to evolve. It offers positive reflections of the experience that people can have by connecting with generosity of spirit rather than retreating in resentment when they stop using drugs and alcohol to numb out. As I read the book, rather than imagining the possibility of what Marc was describing, I recognized my experience in his words. I responded YES! That is exactly what’s happening right now! My brain was growing and evolving as I wrote my way sober in a creative community, and Marc explained why through the science of neuroplasticity.
 
Befriending the part that wants to get high
My Beautiful Mind at 1,000 days Sober
How I Became Alcohol-Free – Thoughts on Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis
The Adventure of Discovery in Recovery – A Podcast with Thoughts on Neuroplasticity in Sobriety
 
Are you Sober Curious? Do you want to stop drinking or are you trying to drink more moderately? In a world where you may be questioned for not drinking with the crowd, we’ll help you to find your own path. I am Winged Victory, the founder of the Boom Rethink the Drink community and Boozemusings blog. I retired from a long and illustrious drinking career on March 6, 2015, by reading and writing in a creative, supportive, and inspiring online community called Hello Sunday Morning. I've been gratefully reaching back with words, ideas, and love ever since. Community is the cure. Open your mind to the possibilities. The Spirit is not in the Bottle it's in You.
 
Are you Sober Curious? Do you want to stop drinking or are you trying to drink more moderately? In a world where you may be questioned for not drinking with the crowd, we’ll help you to find your own path. 
Sign in here anonymously and download our free app. Join our diverse international BOOM Community and we'll be there when and where you need us. 
Search BOOM Rethink the Drink on the Mighty Networks app for Android & iOS
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 

In this episode of Sobertown's Rewired podcast, Ben-G joins Julie and Steve K to talk about honesty for a second time. The importance of honesty shows up in our lives in so many different ways. Recently for Ben, it's been about sharing openly and honestly with the people in his life about his alcoholism. Sharing with others can be extremely beneficial on this journey, but can also come with a heavy dose of anxiety. Join us as Ben talks about knowing what to say and how to say it, some of the responses he's received, and a lot about the support and kindness of people.
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 

As we have learnt Sobriety provides so many benefits, so what about Sober dating?  King13 invited sober single sister's  Namaste and Squirrel Monkey to shake this subject up.  How is dating different?  No Dating first year.  (It is not in the AA Big Book). Where do you meet potential partners? What attracts you now? What to do on dates? Boundaries, your choices, how much alcohol effects relationships?  Whatever way your love life falls there is always hope.  We have to be cautious and we deserve to be happy.  Any friend groups that may have suddenly disinvited you can only lead to true friendships and higher standards.  How about a ZOOM date? 
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 

Depression Positive Recovery with Corinna
What is the difference between a low mood and depression? What causes us to become depressed? Do antidepressants help? How can we help ourselves? Have a listen to find out more. 
Focus on controlling the things you can and not resisting the things you cannot Www.sobertownpodcast.com 🍵🫖☕️💦 Chin Chin💖🙋🏻‍♀️My communities are: Sobertownpodcast.com
I Am Sober - Corinna Dotty Pot currently at 18 months 
Instagram @canamgirluk YouTube: Positive Living with Sobriety and Disability (link in my Instagram bio) 
My email: Corinna.alderton@gmail.com 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 

Alcohol Marketing Women: King13, Polly and Corinna discuss the feminization of alcohol marketing  women. Selling the idea that alcohol will bring friendship, relaxation and empowerment.  How women will pay up to 13% more for the same goods as men. The alcohol industry is trying to drown out the recovery/sober voice.
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 

In this episode of the Rewired Podcast, Julie and Steve talk with Viv - Sober_I_Thrive - about the Rewired topic of Love. Join us as we talk with Viv about how she learned to love herself and how to love others, even when they didn't make it easy for her.
Viv is the host of the Monday night Rewired Zoom meetings that can be found at bit.ly/rewiredzooms at 8:30 pm EST.
 
Viv, aka Sober_iThrive, is a Certified Addictions Recovery CoachMy Sober Recovery Story #252 If you have any questions or You would like to book a FREE 30-minute consultation with me, you can visit my website https://www.soberithrive.org I’m Certified in Addiction Recovery Coaching and Life Coaching:  • Life Coaching Essentials, Work/Life Balance • Co-creating a New Sober Lifestyle • Addiction(s) Recovery • Neuroscience of Brain Function & Joyful Recovery • Roots of Addiction(s) • Alcohol/Drugs and their Effects • Right Thinking in Recovery • Family Issues in Recovery    And so much more… My communities are:  • Sobertownpodcast.com  • I Am Sober Community (IAS) - @Sober_iThrive • Sobertown Facebook Group  • “Valiants We Thrive” – Sober Women Telegram Group • Instagram: @Sober_i_Thrive 
www.soberithrive.org (https://www.soberithrive.org/)Certified and Licensed Addiction and Recovery ProfessionalOnline Sober Coaching for all of your addiction and recovery needs by a Internationally Certified and Licensed Sober Coach & Life Coach
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 

Support Networks Positive Recovery with Corinna
People in our here and now do not fully understand the journey we are on. Everyone needs support. Even the most stubborn and independent of us (that was me 🙋🏻‍♀️) Nobody. Expectations of others will lead to disappointment and upset. Today I look at how we can build a support network. 
Focus on controlling the things you can and not resisting the things you cannot Www.sobertownpodcast.com 🍵🫖☕️💦 Chin Chin💖🙋🏻‍♀️My communities are: Sobertownpodcast.com
I Am Sober - Corinna Dotty Pot currently at 18 months 
Instagram @canamgirluk YouTube: Positive Living with Sobriety and Disability (link in my Instagram bio) 
My email: Corinna.alderton@gmail.com 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 

Wingy from "Boom Rethink the Drink" and Drifter sit down to chat about the marketing of alcohol before Super Bowl Sunday.
 
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest challenges of the year for people who have recently stopped drinking. Alcohol will likely be a big feature of any Super Bowl party and if your friends don’t know you’ve gone sober you may find yourself in an uncomfortable spot, deciding how much information to give or not about why you’re partying alcohol-free. It’s also a challenge that alcohol is a big feature of the Super Bowl itself in those much-anticipated commercials that may be triggering to the most determined newly sober person. The commercialization of addictive behavior is something that I blog about often. I have written post after post on the toxic mainstream media marketing of wine o’clock and mommy’s wine time. One of the most toxic cultural trends of my adult life has been the sale of this lifestyle as consequence-free. It’s packaged beautifully and artfully sold, everywhere from the grocery store to your television screen to your social media feed to the cinema, the idea that the problem is not the drink but the drinker becomes deeply ingrained in our subconscious.
Join us for a pregame discussion on the marketing of alcohol and ideas on how to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday Alcohol-free - Rethink the Drink.
 
How to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday Alcohol-Free
Modern Times and The Vortex
A Toxic Illusion: How Alcohol is Bringing Us Down
Romancing the Parasite - Alcohol Kills
Hard Selling the "Wine Time" Routine is Deadly Business
Cognitive Dissonance
The Genie in the Bottle
Why Women Are Dying for a Drink and What We Can Do About It
 
Winged Victory aka Wingy,
American, Living in Portugal, married, mom , musician. Retired from a long and illustrious drinking career on March 6, 2015, by reading and writing in a creative, supportive, and inspiring online community called Hello Sunday Morning. Have been gratefully reaching back with words, ideas, and love ever since. Founder of the Boozemusings blog and Boom Rethink the Drink Community. Open your mind to the possibilities. The Spirit is not in the Bottle it's in You
 
Are you Sober Curious? Do you want to stop drinking or are you trying to drink more moderately? In a world where you may be questioned for not drinking with the crowd, we’ll help you to find your own path. 
Sign in here anonymously and download our free app. Join our diverse international BOOM Community and we'll be there when and where you need us. 
Search BOOM Rethink the Drink on the Mighty Networks app for Android & iOS
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com
 
 

Peanut and Drifter sit down to talk about their journey's through IAS and the zooms as they struggled with hypomania and riding those emotional waves. This is fact, we are changing as we pursue our Recovery! It isn't always pretty, but it's priceless!
 
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     Sobertownpodcast.com