The Sober and Happy Podcast
Have you tried everything, but you still can’t make sobriety stick? Or maybe you are sober, but you feel like there should be something more to your new sober life? There are many paths to getting sober, but whatever path you choose, quitting drinking is only the beginning. Tim has over a decade of sobriety and has gone through the journey from rehab to 12-step programs, to finally discovering his own path to recovery and happiness. He has transformed from the daily battle of trying to stay sober to learning to love himself and his life so much that he no longer needs to drink. In the Sober and Happy Podcast, you will learn how to discover yourself and blaze your own path, methods to help you along your journey to recovery, and motivation to help live a sober and happy life.
Episodes
143 episodes
#142: The Truth About Being A Functional Alcoholic
When your life still looks okay on the outside, it’s easy to convince yourself your drinking isn’t a real problem. You’re still working, paying bills, showing up, so it must be fine, right? In this episode, Tim unpacks the truth behind the “fun...
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#141: What Happens In Your 1st 30 Days Sober
When you stop drinking, it’s easy to expect a clean upward curve—sleep gets better, moods improve, life gets easier. But what really happens in those first 30 days often surprises people. It’s not about failure or doing it wrong. It’s about und...
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#140: What MOST PEOPLE Get Wrong About Dry January
Dry January is often framed as a test of willpower or a thirty-one-day challenge to get through. But for a lot of people, the hardest part is not avoiding alcohol. It is sitting with what shows up when alcohol is no longer there to do its usual...
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10:18
#139: Reviewing Your Year in Sobriety: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What’s Next
As the year comes to a close, a lot of people in sobriety don’t know what to do with it.Part of you might feel proud of how far you’ve come. Another part might feel disappointed, stuck, or unsure if you’re doing this “right.” And for a l...
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10:59
#138: Starting Over in Sobriety (Without Starting From Zero)
Relapsing can make it feel like everything you worked for just disappeared. The progress, the confidence, the belief that this time was different — all of it can feel gone in an instant.But starting over doesn’t actually mean starting fr...
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12:03
#137: Healing Relationships in Sobriety: Apologies, Boundaries, and Letting Go
Healing the relationships we damaged during addiction is one of the hardest — and most important — parts of sobriety. In this episode, we break down what it really looks like to repair trust, make meaningful apologies, set healthy boundaries, a...
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18:55
#136: Why Getting Sober Feels So Overwhelming
Why does getting sober feel so overwhelming—even before you take the first step? In this episode, we break down the hidden reasons your brain panics when you try to make a change. From the fear of losing a coping mechanism, to the iden...
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#135: When Sobriety Feels Boring: How to Get the Spark Back
Sobriety isn’t supposed to feel boring — but for a lot of people, it does. In this episode, we talk about why the spark disappears after you quit drinking, why that doesn’t mean anything is wrong, and how to start building real joy again in sim...
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15:03
#134: Sober for the Holidays (Without Missing the Fun)
Heading into your first sober holiday season can feel overwhelming — loud rooms, old traditions, pushy relatives, and moments that catch you off guard. In this episode, we break down a simple plan to help you get through the holidays without dr...
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#133: The Messy Middle of Sobriety: Why You’re Doing Better Than You Think
In this episode, we dig into one of the most frustrating parts of early sobriety: when you’re doing everything right but still don’t feel better.If you’ve ever wondered whether your progress “counts” because you don’t feel
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#132: How to See Your Growth (Even When You Can’t Feel It)
Sometimes in recovery, it feels like nothing’s changing. You’re doing the work — staying sober, showing up, trying to grow — but it still feels like you’re stuck in the same place.If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.W...
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#131: Becoming Someone You Can Be Proud Of in Sobriety
In sobriety, we spend so much time trying to stay humble that we forget the importance of feeling proud of who we’re becoming.In this episode, Tim explores how healthy pride — the kind built on honesty, consistency, and integrit...
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16:41
#130: How to Believe In Yourself Again — Rebuilding Self-Trust in Sobriety
One of the hardest parts about getting sober isn’t putting down the drink — it’s learning how to believe in yourself again.In this episode, Tim shares a raw and honest look at what it really means to rebuild self-trust in sobriety. From ...
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11:06
#129: How to Build a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From
You quit drinking — you did the hard thing — but life still doesn’t feel the way you thought it would.Why does peace feel so uncomfortable? Why does it seem like, even in sobriety, you’re still trying to escape something?In this e...
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#128: Beyond Willpower: Why Understanding Beats White-Knuckling
In this episode, I unpack a hard truth: you can’t solve a problem you don’t understand. We look beneath the surface of drinking to the real drivers—pain, fear, loneliness, and the beliefs we quietly adopt like “alcohol gives me conf...
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#127: A Fresh Start (And Why I Took A Break)
I’m back! After taking some time off from the podcast, I want to share openly about where I’ve been, what I learned, and what you can expect going forward.First off — no, I didn’t relapse. That’s often the first question when someone in ...
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9:36
#126: Knowing When It's Time To Take A Break
After months of very hard reflection, I have made the tough decision that I need to take a break to breathe and refocus. This wasn't an easy decision—I've poured my heart into creating content that helps others navigate sobriety whi...
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2:41
#125: Is "Forever" Keeping You Stuck? Redefining Sobriety One Day at a Time
Does the idea of "never drinking again" feel overwhelming or even terrifying? In this episode, we unpack why thinking about sobriety as a "forever" commitment creates anxiety, perfectionism, and fear—and how reframing your mindset c...
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12:14
#124: More Than Just Time: How to Measure Success in Recovery
Are you focused only on how many days you've been sober? There's so much more to celebrate in recovery!In this episode, we explore why counting days is just the beginning of measuring your growth. Learn about the meaningful milestones th...
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14:25
#123: Beyond 'Alcoholic': The Power of Identity Shift in Recovery
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of identity and how the way you see yourself shapes your recovery. We’ll talk about why continuing to call yourself an alcoholic may be reinforcing the very struggles you’re trying t...
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12:02
#122: Mindfulness in Recovery: A Better Way to Handle Cravings and Triggers
Ever feel like you're white-knuckling your way through sobriety? In this powerful episode, we explore how mindfulness can transform your recovery journey from a daily struggle into a sustainable path forward. You'll disc...
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10:59
#121: Building Confidence in Sobriety
Addiction destroys our self-trust, making us believe we’re weak, incapable, and unable to handle life without substances. And even after we quit, those thoughts don’t just disappear.In this episode, we’re breaking down how addiction wrec...
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12:46
#120: What To Do After A Relapse
Relapse can feel like the ultimate failure—but it’s not. What matters most isn’t that you slipped, but what you do next. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into what led up to the relapse, rather than just focusing on the fi...
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