Son of a Blitch
George Bowe Blitch has been a Wildlife Manager, 5th generation Texas Rancher, Professional Writer, Videographer, Photographer, Editor, Speaker, Brand Developer & Designer, Cartographer, Touring Musician, Teacher, Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Finance Manager, and the owner of numerous businesses.
George has met some wildly interesting people in his lifetime, and this "Son of a Blitch” is sure to share some impactful stories, interviews, and messages that will be informative, educational, and highly entertaining!
Guests often include: #1 New York Times Best Selling Authors, Television Show Hosts, Leaders in the Outdoor Industry, International Touring Musicians, James Beard Award-Winning Chefs, Photographers, Filmmakers, Navy SEALS, Green Berets, Veterans and related Veteran Organizations, a Master BladeSmith, a Federal Judge, Professional Athletes, Business Leaders, Inventors, Survival & Wilderness Experts, Gunsmiths, Long Range Shooting Instructors, Actors, Publishers, Inventors, Cartel Fighting Game Wardens, other podcasters, and more!
"I've met some incredible people in my life, and I want to share their stories!" ~GB
Son of a Blitch
Ep. 117 - 8 Years Sober - What if one choice rewired your life, your family, and your future?
For those dealing with alcohol or prescription/recreational drug addiction, the heart of this conversation is simple—sobriety is possible, support is real, and the next step can be yours. We often talk about why a sober date matters, not to celebrate perfection, but to remind ourselves that change is a series of choices marked by determination, courage, and recommitment. We explore how a single decision ripples outward, reshaping relationships, routines, and even how you stand in a noisy room where drinks clink and old habits whisper.
Support networks are not an abstract idea here; they’re practical doorways. For some, it starts with an AA meeting—quiet rooms, tough honesty, and phone numbers that get answered when cravings surge. For others, it’s a licensed counselor who knows the terrain of withdrawal, relapse triggers, and the slow rebuild of self-worth. There are hotlines staffed by people trained to handle the moment when shame and fear collide, offering scripts for the next minutes and hour, not just the next month. Community is a force multiplier: accountability partners who check in after the concert, friends who choose a coffee shop over a bar, and peers who speak from experience instead of theory. The message underneath is steady: you don’t have to do this alone, and you probably shouldn’t. Structures that seem small—showing up, sharing, scheduling—become the guardrails that keep you on the road when the weather turns.
Staying sober in a drinking world requires strategy, not just willpower. Social events test the edges: sporting events, weddings, music venues, and the quiet Tuesday when loneliness or depression settles in. Tactics can be as simple as arriving with a plan—holding a non-alcoholic beer, a seltzer with lime, or having an exit strategy if the room tilts toward pressure. For some, NA drinks help blend in; for others, the taste is a trigger that opens a door best left closed. Knowing your personal map—what sets you off, where you feel strong, who you can text—matters as much as motivation. A sober life doesn’t shrink into a corner; it expands into different choices: morning energy, clear memories, trustworthy promises, more patient parenting. It’s about building new rituals that satisfy the need for connection and celebration without feeding the spiral that once took so much.
In my sobriety, I've become a better husband, father, and friend - and I have seen the personal improvements, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Sharing my story has helped others, and that is why I continue to speak opening about my journey to remain sober. If this reaches just one person who needs to hear this, it is all worth it. YOU can make the changes and you can find a way to the other side of your struggles. YOU are not alone.
If you are struggling with addictions and need help, please reach out to your family, a friend, a licensed professional, or find a support group to speak with. You do no have to go through your journey alone. There are people here to help you. I've listed a handful of resources for those that might need them, below:
Alcoholic Anonymous:
www.aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous:
www.narcotics.com/na-meetings
988 Hotline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
www.988lifeline.org
You can also call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing "988". The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential
Hello, everybody. Welcome back to the Son of a Blitch podcast. I'm your host, George Blitch, and today is October 13th, which marks the eighth year of my sobriety. I stopped drinking eight years ago today, and I've done a few podcasts in the past talking about this, kind of marking the day for me, but also opening up a conversation for those who may be going through some struggles with addiction. After the first one I did on the podcast, which I guess was year five, I had some people reach out to me and talk about their struggles with alcohol. Year six had another person reach out to me who was struggling to the point of thinking about suicide. Um they had kind of put their lives in ruins, lost their family. Um, you know, I myself have gone to funerals of people who have passed away from alcohol use or recreational or even prescription drugs, and those people who have abused those. And I can tell you firsthand what it's like to look on the faces of those as they're looking down at their loved one that's gone. And it's not a place you want to be, it's not a place you want to send your family. And I just really wanted to kind of talk today about that idea of anybody who's out there who's having whether it's alcohol addiction again or some type of drug addiction and you're wanting to get sober, there are people and places for you to go to be able to get that support system you need. Simple as an AAA meeting. You know, they're all around you. Every town has one. Uh, whether it's a counselor you need to reach out to, um, there are people who are there who are trained to be able to do this. I mean, there are phone calls you can make too from, you know, 1-800 numbers that are for uh substance abuse, uh, you know, people who are dealing with those and wanting to talk to somebody and kind of be able to figure out how to make that next step. Because sometimes it's hard to do alone. Some people can do it, some people can just cold turkey, put something down, but a lot of other people might need an accountability partner or a group that they can go ahead and rely on to be able to see themselves through this journey because it's not a one-day thing. I'm done. And, you know, shoot, myself included here, you know, it was tough for me after I stopped drinking, going out with my friends or going to a concert, or if they are going at a bar, or even myself when I was playing music and stuff, and we'd go to places and everyone's cheering and celebrating. And, you know, it's it's a decision you make. For me, I would grab a non-alcoholic beer and I'd cheers them, and that was fine for me. But I also know people who have gotten sober that they're afraid that if they have an NA or a mocktail or something, that that's going to trigger them back into drinking because it's familiar and it's that's a dangerous, uh, slippery slope. So I get that too. But there's challenges of going out and being sober in a world where a lot of people are out there drinking and it's very difficult. And you know, I've talked to a lot of different veterans here on the podcast too, that have gotten uh, you know, addicted to whatever is pain pills or or if it's alcohol, uh, you know, definitely, you know, recreational drugs as well as pharmaceutical. And that's been a challenge too for them, you know, especially people who have, you know, endured a lot of hardships, PTSD, a lot of pain, depression, losing their friends and loved ones around them uh in service. And so, you know, for for those folks too, I hope you reach out, you know, whether it's your VA or whether it's a counselor or someone who is really all about your health and wellness. Uh, and again, I just wanted to encourage anybody because if it's one person that's listening who's thinking about trying to get sober and trying to get to the other side of their struggles, I just want to say I encourage you. I'm here to support you. Uh, you have a ton of people around you. I know you will be able to get through this. It's just a matter of taking the right steps for you, whatever that is. So again, uh not trying to toot my own horn in here. It's something for me though to kind of mark each time because I'm I'm very proud of the uh ability to stay sober. Uh there's been challenging moments for me, um, but I do know what sobriety has uh created for me, which is being a better husband, being a better father, being a better friend, feeling better personally, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. All those things have benefited me. And it's something that I just uh want to share with others who, you know, like I said, you're not alone, you got these struggles, you want to get past them, uh, you know, reach out to somebody, reach out to me if you need to. Again, thank you all so much for supporting the podcast, for listening to all these episodes. That's something that really means a lot to me. Uh, that you're tuning in, that you're sharing. It continues to grow. And it's uh, you know, moments like these that I just want to take a moment to say thank you, thank you, thank you. Uh, this is a passion for mine and it continues to grow and it means a lot to have you guys along the journey. Thank you again for tuning in. And uh yeah, guys, uh, I'll have some notes down below for some people you can contact if you're looking to take that next step to sobriety. And uh good luck, everyone. Hope you have a wonderful week, and thanks again. Take care.
