
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 addict... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 271 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthAlternative HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

Bri is almost one year sober. For the year before that she tried to quit drinking over and over, racking up day ones nobody knew about. Two months sober, then a slip. Two months again, another slip. From the outside she was the picture perfect mom. A... more
Dr. Donald Crowe was telling patients they needed to stop drinking. Then he'd go home, open two bottles of wine, and pass out. Every single night.
A physician with 40 years in medicine, Donald started drinking in college and spent the next two deca... more
On New Year's Eve 2003, Martin Lockett ran a red light drunk and killed two women, and severely injured a third. They where all long-time members of Portland's recovery community, one 16 years sober, one 17. They were returning home from a clean and ... more
Quit drinking is not about willpower. It is about the moment you realize you cannot keep living like this anymore.
For over 25 years, alcohol was part of Paul’s life. From the outside, everything looked fine.
But inside, the anxiety was building, t... more
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The episode with Jane from Wisconsin was an amazing and uplifting story. You are really good at this, Jane!
Just listened to the latest interview. What a vulnerable and moving story. THANK YOU, Brad, for opening the door for people to share their reality and encourage us all that no matter what, we can recover!
You think you’ve heard it all and been at rock bottom and then you hear these courageous people and their stories. Sharing is so important. I appreciate this platform giving others hope and inspiration. Shout out to Brad. Let’s gooooo
I’m 678 days sober today and love adding this podcast to my sobriety toolkit 💜
This podcast really helped me in the early days of my recovery! Sober date September 27, 2023!
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The show centers on real sobriety stories, practical recovery tools, and mindset shifts that help listeners quit drinking, stay sober, and rebuild meaningful lives. Episodes highlight personal journeys through trauma, grief, parenting, and social pressures, with emphasis on community support, accountability, and vulnerability as catalysts for lasting change. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from everyday individuals to public-facing figures—sharing honest, actionable insights that resonate with people at various stages of recovery and sober-curiosity. This combination of intimate storytelling and community-forward guidance can be particularly motivating for listeners seeking both inspiration and concrete strategies to maintain so... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Ash Butterss
2. Megan McCarthy
3. Ashley Jo
4. Philip Barbb
5. Jess Lopez
6. Tiffany Jenkins
7. Manny Vitale
8. Dean McDermott
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