Sobriety, Now What? with Stuart Cline
Most sobriety podcasts tell you to stay sober. This one helps you figure out what to do with the life you're building.
Sobriety Now What? is for people who are sober — or trying to be — and ready to go deeper than just not drinking or using. Each episode explores what it actually looks like to build a life worth staying sober for.
I'm your host, Stuart Cline — a licensed therapist, addiction counselor, and one of the few board-certified art therapists working in addiction recovery. I've spent over 25 years in clinical practice — from a locked inpatient psychiatric unit early in my career, to leading an intensive outpatient program, to 18 years of hospital-based clinical work alongside a private practice. I've trained professionally at Betty Ford and taught counseling and art therapy at the graduate level. In New Mexico I hold three active licenses: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC), and Licensed Art Therapist (LPAT). Nationally, I'm a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and Registered Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC).
That combination isn't accidental. Recovery isn't just behavioral — it's emotional, creative, and deeply personal. That's the lens I bring to every episode.
I also bring something no credential can give you. I grew up with two alcoholic parents — one who got sober, and one who didn't. The difference between those two paths shaped my life and my purpose. I know what recovery can cost, and I know what it can give back.
Each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and real strategies for navigating the emotional terrain of sober life — cravings, stress, relationships, purpose, identity, and everything in between. You'll hear from authors, musicians, teachers, business owners, and recovery experts, alongside solo episodes where I break down what works, why it works, and how to apply it.
There's no single right way to recover. But there are principles that help people thrive — and that's what we explore here.
This podcast exists to help you avoid unnecessary suffering and discover what's possible when sobriety becomes a foundation, not a limitation.
You're not alone — and you don't have to figure this out by yourself.
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Sobriety Now What? — Let's explore what comes next.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not establish a therapeutic or counseling relationship.
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Sobriety, Now What? with Stuart Cline
Sobriety Now What? Introduction and bringing in the New Year.
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Episode Description: Sobriety, Now What? Introduction
Welcome to Sobriety, Now What?, the podcast designed to help you thrive in sobriety. I’m your host, Stuart Cline, a counselor and success coach with over 25 years of experience in addiction recovery. In this special introduction episode, I share a meaningful story, set an intention for the new year, and reveal why this podcast is so deeply personal to me. I also dedicate this podcast to my mother.
Drawing from my own experience growing up in an alcoholic household and witnessing the ripple effects of sobriety, this podcast is a tribute to the courage it takes to change your life. Each week, you’ll hear inspiring stories, practical tools, and expert insights to help you rebuild trust, improve relationships, and find purpose in your journey.
The journey begins now. Let’s explore what sobriety has in store for you. Welcome to Sobriety, Now What?
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🎓 Courses & Programs: https://stuartcline.podia.com
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🧠 Counseling Services: www.nmcounseling.com
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Disclaimer
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of support, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider.
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