Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories
Brad McLeod
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The Sober Motivation Podcast – Real Stories. Real Change.
Welcome to The Sober Motivation Podcast, the top-rated recovery podcast inspiring people to quit drinking, stay sober, and build a life they’re proud of. Hosted by Brad McLeod, founder of the Sober Motivation Community, each episode features real sobriety stories, life-changing conversations, and actionable tools to help you overcome addiction and rediscover purpose.
Whether you’re new to recovery, sober-curious, or years alcohol-free, this show will help you find the motivation and mindset to keep going—one day at a time. With millions of downloads and a growing global community, Sober Motivation is where hope meets action.
Topics include: quitting alcohol, relapse prevention, mindset shifts, personal growth, mental health, community connection, and rebuilding your life after addiction.
If you’re ready to live alcohol-free and create real change, follow The Sober Motivation Podcast today—because sobriety isn’t the end of your story, it’s the beginning.
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Recent Episodes
S5E258 From Grief to Grace: Losing a Child, Addiction, and Finding Sobriety
Ashley Jo shares her story of high-functioning alcoholism, grief, shame, and sobriety after years of mommy wine culture and secret binge drinking. A Christian mom, executive, and outwardly successful…
S5E257 From DUI to 18 Years Sober: Phillip Barbb’s Recovery Story
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Phillip Barbb shares how a DUI at 22 became the turning point that led to 18 years of sobriety. This is a powerful conversation about alcohol…
S5E256 Diagnosed With Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis at 38 | A Sobriety Story That Will Wake You Up
From Casual Drinking to Liver Failure: Jacob’s Story of Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Sobriety, and Second Chances In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Jacob shares his powerful journey from a…
S5E255 I Started Drinking Alcohol at 12… It Took Me 30 Years to get sober - Antoine's Story
Alcohol didn’t crash into Antoine’s life — it slowly became normal. In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Antoine shares how drinking started at just 12 years old, was reinforced through…
S5E254 Three DUIs, Two Seizures, One Last Chance At Sobriety with Derek
Derek shares a raw, unforgettable sobriety story: growing up in a chaotic home, learning early that alcohol was “dangerous,” and still getting pulled into a cycle of binge drinking, DUIs, and…
S5E253 How to Get Sober - Exploring the Missing Question.
“How do I get sober?” It’s the most common question people ask when they’re struggling with alcohol — and it’s a fair one. But in this solo episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad challenges…
S5E252 How Addiction Escalates: Destiny's Story of Getting Sober
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Destiny for a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, and the moment everything changed. Destiny grew up carrying…
S5E251 Nicole’s Sobriety Story: Anxiety, Alcoholism, Rehab, and Rebuilding After Rock Bottom
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Nicole to share a powerful and honest sobriety story. Nicole grew up in California in a home affected by alcoholism, struggled…
S5E250 Ashton from Below Deck, Drinking Culture, and Rebuilding Your Life Without Alcohol
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Ashton to talk about sobriety, party culture, and what happens when alcohol becomes tied to identity, confidence, and…
S5E249 “Moderation Was Torture” — Tanya’s Sobriety Story
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Tanya to talk about what it really looks like to get sober and stay sober when your journey isn’t linear. Tanya shares how she…
S5E248 Shaz Didn’t Know What to Call It—Alcoholic, Binge Drinker, or Gray Area Drinking—But He Knew He Had to Stop
Gray Area Drinking, Binge Drinking, Alcoholism, Alcohol Use Disorder or Problem Drinking? How Do You Know When Alcohol Is the Issue. In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down…
S4E247 From Alcohol Blackouts To 34 Years Sober: Brian's Story.
In the final episode of 2025, Brad sits down with Brian, who share's a raw and honest sobriety story that spans decades. Brian opens up about growing up in Spokane, Washington surrounded by…
S4E246 Forged in Fire: Jess’s Sobriety Story
In this powerful episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Jess, who shares her raw and honest sobriety story. Jess opens up about childhood trauma, sexual assault, military…
S4E245 How To Get Sober? When Drinking Is All You Know with Chester and Rick Duff.
Chester and Rick Duff share a special friendship, one that was once fuelled by drinking and addiction. They both joined me in the studio to share the full story of the different places addiction took…
S4E244 How To Stay Sober Over The Holidays With Special Guests
This episode of Sober Motivation Holiday features Jess Lopez, Megan, and Nisha, who share their collective experiences and expert insights on maintaining sobriety through the holiday season. Hosted…
S4E243 Jermaine's Story: Sober Up or Die
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I stop?” or felt trapped by shame, this one hits deep. Brad sits down with Jermaine Dante’ Burse, a Bay Area native (Vallejo, California) whose drinking didn’t…
S4E242 Getting Sober After a Near-Fatal Crash: Olivia’s Story
On this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, I talk with Olivia about her sobriety journey, choosing an alcohol-free life, and what it really took to get sober after years of pain. Olivia opens…
S4E241 The Wake-Up Call: How Brittany Stopped Drinking and Took Her Life Back
Brittany joins the Sober Motivation Podcast to share her powerful story of growing up in Minnesota with a father who struggled with alcoholism, living with clinical depression, and using alcohol to…
S4E240 Josh's Escape from Alcohol and Brink of Death to Sobriety.
In this episode, Josh shares his heart-wrenching journey from a childhood impacted by abuse and perfectionism to the depths that alcohol took him. Throughout the years of struggling, Josh had a DWI,…
S4E239 A Tradesman’s Journey to Sobriety with Mike
Join Brad in another powerful episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast as he chats with Mike, a Canadian tradesman who opens up about his journey from a childhood surrounded by alcohol to finding…
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Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories has published 257 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Alternative Health, Education.
Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 55m.
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