Happy Sober Thanksgiving from Colin, Rachel and Evan!

00:00 Meet Colin and Rachel

00:25 Our Sobriety Journey Begins

01:25 Sleep and Sobriety

02:16 Different Paths to Sobriety

04:27 Facing Social Situations

07:59 Open Conversations About Sobriety

12:14 The Decision to Get Sober

20:33 Encouragement and Conclusion

00:00:00:00 Janice J. Dowd and her daughter, Katie.

00:06:06:15 Janice's LMSW background.

00:17:50:01 Truths about Recovery meetings.

00:22:18:13 "Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery."

00:26:59:24 Being of service to others.

00:32:24:21 It takes what it takes.

00:38:45:19 “Finding Serenity in Sobriety,”

00:43:51:04 Living amends.

00:48:46:17 Helping others in Sobriety is key.

00:50:52:06 Hypothetical for alcohol marketing.

00:57:04:04 Sober activities and how it evolves.

01:01:08:18 Hope and Rebuilding Relationships.

01:05:50:04 Closing remarks and Guest appreciation.

Learn more about Janice, her blog and upcoming book bookrelease "Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery." on her website. ⁠https://www.janicejohnsondowd.com⁠

Don't forget to Pre-order her book on Barns and Noble or Amazon that will be released March 11, 2025!

00:00 Discussing Sobriety Anniversaries 00:43 Our Sobriety Journey 01:34 Understanding Sobriety Dates 03:27 First AA Meeting Experience 06:57 Recognizing Alcohol as the Problem 09:32 Reflections and Conclusion

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00:00 Introduction

00:22 Gaslighting Discussion

02:02 Weekly Recap and House Chores

03:14 Health and Medication Journey

05:27 Doctor and Diagnosis Challenges

07:55 Sober Banter Podcast Overview

11:18 Reflections on Sobriety

17:44 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

00:00 Introduction and Reflecting on Sober October

03:16 Trick or Treating Social Dynamics

05:10 Football Fandom

07:21 Halloween and Sober Experiences

13:08 Parenting in the Modern Age

15:51 Memories and Regrets

18:41 Movie Review: Clean and Sober

24:41 Medication in Sobriety

27:21 Closing

00:00 Intro

03:11 Tennis and the Challenge of Sobriety

06:12 The Psychology of Surrendering Alcohol

12:42 Cultural Differences in Alcoholism

15:57 Theories on Alcohol Allergy

18:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

00:00 Coffee Preferences

02:15 OCD and ADHD

04:21 Impact of Alcohol on OCD and ADHD

07:34 Daily Struggles and Coping Mechanisms

12:07 Battery Life and Meditation

12:49 Inner Dialogue

17:14 The Importance of Pausing

19:27 Support Systems and AA

00:00 Introduction and Sober October Progress

05:25 Reflections on Sobriety and Travel

07:33 Exit Row Etiquette and Airplane Safety

09:07 In-Flight Drinking and Snacks

11:29 Sober October Reflections

14:11 Coping Strategies and Support Systems