Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober
Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRCWhy do some people stay sober and others relapse back and forth? Getting sober isn’t about restriction, it’s about rewiring your brain to function without intensity, chaos, dopamine spikes, and avoidance.
Hosted by Gill Tietz, a former biochemist turned sober coach, this show dives into the neuroscience of long-term sobriety — why some people relapse, why others stay free, and how to build the ki... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 373 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessScience | |||
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Many of us use alcohol to turn off our brain, escape our problems, or check out, but escapism is actually associated with more intense drinking and lower life satisfaction. In this episode you’ll learn about the different theories behind escapism, wh... more
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Many of us, myself included, get stuck in a cycle where we keep convincing ourselves we can drink again and then we’re shocked when it doesn’t go well. There are a couple of reasons why this happens, and it’s not simply because you forgot. There’s mo... more
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Good, but I despise the "covert" ads
Podcast Addict3a month agobnewtoncox- Right on!
Today’s episode about attending a party where everyone is drinking was spot on. Thank you Gil!
Apple Podcasts5Marley2008
United States4 months ago - Interesting, Intelligent, & Compelling
The Sober Powered podcast is the best sobriety podcast out there, and the only one I listen to weekly. It is interesting, intelligent, and compelling, especially as delivered by Gill. I came to it via recommendation from conversations on another sobriety app. Gill gets to the heart of the mind-body connection and how alcohol works to impair minds and judgment via addiction, but also how sobriety allows for healing and repair. I found the podcast so compelling I joined the Sober Powered commun... more
Apple Podcasts5ak_yayaUnited States7 months ago - Incredibly Informative & Inspiring
I’m two and a half years sober now, thanks in large part to Gill’s fascinating and inspiring podcast. I listened to multiple episodes every single day for my first month. I still come back to listen when I am dealing with issues and rediscover my core motivation for staying sober. I recommend this podcast to everyone I know who is struggling with addiction and they all love it, too!
Apple Podcasts5JulycherriesUnited States8 months ago - Best Resource for Understanding Sobriety
I look forward to Fridays and continually relisten to each one of these podcasts. Gill has a wonderful ability to explain the brain science behind addiction and emotions while also compassionately applying that knowledge to our everyday lives. I absolutely love this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5samrhoadesUnited States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #117 | United States/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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This show blends neuroscience, psychology, and real-world sobriety stories to explain how sustained recovery is built from rewiring the brain and shaping daily habits. Episodes explore why relapse happens, how to strengthen neural recovery, regulate emotions, reframe thoughts, and design routines that make sobriety the default, not the exception. A distinctive strength is grounding actionable strategies in science while sharing personal experiences, which helps listeners see practical paths to lasting change and community support. A recurring edge is the integration of sponsor reads and coaching resources that extend learning beyond the podcast itself, making it feel like a full sobriety toolkit rather than just talk.
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