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Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

Brad McLeod
Sobriety
Mental Health
Addiction
Alcoholism
Recovery
Alcohol Addiction
Community Support
Alcohol
Personal Growth
Parenting
Addiction Recovery
Childhood Trauma
Support Systems
Family Dynamics
Therapy
Substance Abuse
Self-Improvement
Alcohol Dependency
Resilience
Anxiety

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

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Latest Episodes

Ian Madsen grew up in Australia around heavy drinking and alcoholism, Ian shares how alcohol became normalized early in life after losing his mother and how that pattern followed him into professional sprint car racing in America. What started as par... more

You don't need a rock bottom to quit drinking. No DUI. No lost job. No moment where everything blows up. For Paula, life looked great from the outside, a beautiful home in South Florida, two kids, a marriage built in the alcohol industry, and a caree... more

From the outside everything looked perfect. Behind the scenes alcohol addiction was taking over and one night it nearly ended everything.

In this episode Lauren shares her sobriety story from having her first drink at just 10 years old to years of ... more

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

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Dr. Donald Crowe
Physician, sobriety advocate
University of Florida (former faculty in Emergency Medicine)
Episode: 27 Years Sober: How Dr. Donald Crowe Quit Drinking
Martin Lockett
A man who drank heavily, caused a fatal DUI crash, served prison time, and became a substance abuse counselor and public speaker
Lines for Life / Recovery advocate
Episode: From DUI Manslaughter To 22 Years Sober — Martin's Story
Ash Butterss
Avid sobriety advocate and creator of Behind the Smile
Behind the Smile podcast
Episode: You Don’t Have to Lose Everything to Quit Drinking - Ash Butterss
Megan McCarthy
Nurse in labor and delivery, sobriety advocate
Unaffiliated guest on the show
Episode: Mommy Wine Culture Had Me Hiding Alcohol | How Megan Quit Drinking
Ashley Jo
A mother who shares her journey of losing a child and overcoming alcoholism.
Episode: From Grief to Grace: Losing a Child, Addiction, and Finding Sobriety
Philip Barbb
An individual sharing his recovery journey and insights from 18 years of sobriety.
Episode: From DUI to 18 Years Sober: Phillip Barbb’s Recovery Story
Jess Lopez
Certified professional recovery coach and somatic trauma recovery coach
Sober Motivation
Episode: How To Stay Sober Over The Holidays With Special Guests
Tiffany Jenkins
An advocate for sobriety with 12 years of sobriety, she shares her experiences of navigating life events and writing her second book.
Episode: The Sober Journey - Updates from Melissa and Tiffany
Sober Dave
Sober coach and podcaster
One for the Road
Episode: Sobriety Updates and Insights with Sober Dave, Kristen, and Manny - was it worth it?

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Brad McLeod
Host of the Sober Motivation Podcast and founder of the Sober Motivation Community

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Jane is awesome

    The episode with Jane from Wisconsin was an amazing and uplifting story. You are really good at this, Jane!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theotherjb
    United States2 months ago
  • No Matter What

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast.Addiction
    United States2 months ago
  • Brad is a real one

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danasaur2390
    United States2 months ago
  • Put this podcast in your recovery toolkit!

    I’m 678 days sober today and love adding this podcast to my sobriety toolkit 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mama_Jacq
    Canada3 months ago
  • Motivational

    This podcast really helped me in the early days of my recovery! Sober date September 27, 2023!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Me and my pack
    United States4 months ago

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The host brings balance, empathy, and realness to recovery stories.
Guests feel safe sharing personal experiences and lessons.
Production and interview style are approachable and supportive.
The show provides practical tools and motivation for staying sober.
Community emphasis is clear and inviting for listeners seeking connection.
Stories are varied and inspirational, resonating across backgrounds.

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I Didn’t Think Alcohol Was the Problem — Until I Lost Everything
Q: What was the turning point that started real recovery?
The turning point came after a jail stay where he encountered an AA meeting and a sponsor who encouraged deep honesty. This led to attending meetings, embracing the steps, and discovering a sense of belonging that replaced alcohol as the central coping mechanism.
I Didn’t Think Alcohol Was the Problem — Until I Lost Everything
Q: What was growth like after the early life and college years?
Greg describes a long arc from a confident college leader to someone who felt out of place, used alcohol to manage anxiety, and tried to control things through work and ego until a series of personal losses and health scares forced him to confront a real problem and seek help.
From Grief to Grace: Losing a Child, Addiction, and Finding Sobriety
Q: How has your faith been throughout everything up to here?
Ashley reflects on her relationship with God, feeling both close to Him during dark moments, yet struggling to accept His grace during her addiction.
From Grief to Grace: Losing a Child, Addiction, and Finding Sobriety
Q: So what was it like for you growing up?
Ashley describes her upbringing in a loving Christian family in Iowa, but shares that she felt forced to grow up quickly when her second child was diagnosed with a terminal genetic disease.
I Started Drinking Alcohol at 12… It Took Me 30 Years to get sober - Antoine's Story
Q: Was there something that brought it? Was there like a conversation or awareness? What kind of brought it to your attention that, hey, maybe this is it?
Antoine's body started reacting differently to alcohol, with increasingly difficult hangovers making him reevaluate his drinking habits.

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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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2. Martin Lockett
3. Ash Butterss
4. Megan McCarthy
5. Ashley Jo
6. Philip Barbb
7. Jess Lopez
8. Tiffany Jenkins

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