Sober Friends

Ever feel like you’re the only one who thinks this way?

The Sober Friends Podcast is for people who are learning that recovery is about more than quitting drinking—it’s about learning how to live.

Every week, Matt and Steve have honest conversations about the challenges that don’t disappear when alcohol does: anxiety, control, relationships, fear, loneliness, resentment, people-pleasing, and the ongoing work of emotional sobriety.

Because getting sober doesn’t automatically make life easier. It just gives you the opportunity to face life differently.

No gurus. No perfection. No pretending to have it all figured out.

Just two friends with long-term sobriety sharing what they’ve learned, what they’re still learning, and how recovery continues to shape their lives years after their last drink.

Whether you’re questioning your drinking, newly sober, or years into recovery, you’ll find practical insights, honest conversations, and reminders that growth doesn’t end when the alcohol is gone.

New episodes every week.

Matt and Steve are members of Alcoholics Anonymous but speak only from their own experience. This podcast is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous.

Podcasting since 2019 • 302 episodes

Sober Friends

Latest Episodes

I Got Sober. I Still Avoid the Phone

Sobriety can take away the drinking, but it does not automatically fix the part of us that avoids uncomfortable things. In this episode, Matt and Steve talk about the everyday tasks that can become weirdly heavy in recovery: making the phone ca...

July 07, 2026 • Episode 281 • 29:50

I Thought I'd Appreciate it Later

There’s a way many of us postpone our lives without even realizing it. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down later, appreciate it later, and be happy when things settle down. Then one day we look around and realize the years didn’t slow down while ...

June 30, 2026 • Episode 280 • 34:23

I Was So Tired of Looking Okay — with Brooke Taylor

Brooke Taylor looked successful from the outside. But behind the polished image was alcohol, pressure, and the exhausting feeling that nothing ever felt like enough. In this conversation, she shares what it was like to get sober before she felt...

June 23, 2026 • Episode 280 • 47:14

Most of My Anxiety Lived in the Future

Most of us spend a lot of time worrying about things that haven't happened yet. We replay conversations, predict outcomes, and try to solve problems that may never arrive. In recovery, that kind of future-tripping can feel overwhelming because ...

June 09, 2026 • Episode 279 • 30:43

The Disease Model Doesn’t Let Me Off the Hook

In this episode, Matt and Steve talk about the disease model of alcoholism—not as an excuse, but as a way to understand why alcohol affected them differently than it does other people. The conversation starts with the idea of “getting better an...

June 02, 2026 • Episode 278 • 36:23

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Fan Mail

Good morning Matt and Steve, I hope that your day is going to plan... Really enjoyed the podcast this week. Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know you guys are my meeting in between meetings. When I need some connection I can put my headphones on and check out sober friends. Thank you for that. Truly a gift. As far as planning I find if I keep my plans to a minimum and don't set unrealistic timelines in my mind the day before or 2 weeks before I make it through much better I let go and I let God and I'll get there when I get there or I'll get it done when I get it done. Thanks fellas. Keep doing what you're doing

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