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 Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) with 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. In New Mexico I hold two active licenses: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC).
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.
🌐 www.sobrietynowwhat.com ✉️ sobrietynowwhat111@gmail.com
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.
Sobriety... Now What? with Stuart Cline
Ep 25 Welcome to Holland: Finding Beauty in the Life You Didn't Expect.
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🎙️ Episode Title: Welcome to Holland: Finding Beauty in the Life You Didn’t Expect
What happens when life doesn’t go as planned?
In this heartfelt episode of Sobriety Now What?, host Stuart Cline, a master’s-level addictions counselor, therapist, and success coach, shares the moving story Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley (©1987, used with permission). Originally written about raising a child with a disability, this timeless piece beautifully captures what it feels like to wake up one day and realize — this isn’t the life you expected.
Through Stuart’s gentle reflection, you’ll discover how this story speaks to anyone learning to thrive in sobriety or navigating major life changes. Holland becomes a metaphor for acceptance, gratitude, and rediscovering beauty in the life you have — not the one you imagined.
💡 In this episode:
- A touching reading of Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley
- Reflections on finding peace and purpose in the unexpected
- A simple weekly invitation to notice beauty in your own “Holland”
Sometimes, the journey we didn’t plan becomes the most meaningful one of all. 🌷
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And remember: Live freely. Evolve fully. Thrive.
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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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