Sober Friends
Matt JEver 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... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 474 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||
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You can spend a lot of time trying to fix the thing that seems to be causing your anxiety and still miss what’s actually underneath it.
For Matt, the panic looked like money, college costs, and the fear of letting his son down. But... more
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Being able to gut through pain can look like strength—until it becomes the reason you stay in a bad situation longer than you should. Matt talks about hitting a wall during a difficult medication taper, changing the plan, and still ... more
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After travel, disrupted sleep, and a difficult medication taper, Matt feels depleted—and immediately starts questioning everything. Does his work matter? Is the podcast helping anyone? Is something genuinely wrong, or is exhaustion ... more
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As long as Matt wasn’t drinking like his father—and Steve wasn’t as bad as the people he grew up around—they could tell themselves they weren’t really alcoholics. There was always someone who had lost more, drank more, or looked mor... more
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- Great Podcast
Due to some health reasons I had decided to give up alcohol. Unfortunately, I found it a lot harder than expected. I found listening to podcast to really help. Sober Friends podcast has been my favorite. Keep up the great work, fellas.
Apple Podcasts5Trav@69
Canada7 months ago - Much needed help!
Thank you for bringing the message to the alcoholic. Appreciate it!
Apple Podcasts5Scootchieman
United States7 months ago - Real Talk That Hits Home
What I love most snot this podcast is how it creates a space for honest, vulnerable, discussions about recovery -something we all need more of. The hosts do an amazing job of balancing humor, empathy, practical advice, making it not just informative but also incredibly relatable.
Apple Podcasts5PutTheShovelDownUnited Statesa year ago - Feel better while staying sober
It’s a relief to listen to Matt and Steve (and John in the older episodes) talk about daily struggles. It makes me feel less weird. Today I experienced an old trigger, went in verbal circles with myself about it, vented to myself in text messages, and questioned whether I was doing recovery right, because I thought I should be able to have no reaction to old triggers. Then I finally did something helpful and turned on this podcast, which used to be a daily habit. Matt and Steve were talking abou... more
Apple Podcasts5RachelListensPodcastsNicknameUnited States2 years ago - Just beginning
I haven't even started the journey to sobriety yet but I have been thinking about it a long time. I know that it's what I need to do but I am scared of the unknown, because the drinking life is all that I know. I have a strong feeling that this podcast will help me get through it...thank you - Brian
Apple Podcasts5Mack2800United States2 years ago
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What is Sober Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show pairs two long-time sobriety practitioners who talk through the realities of living without alcohol, often in real time. Episodes mix personal stories with practical tips drawn from AA and 12-step culture, covering topics like sponsorship, meetings, managing cravings, and the ongoing work of staying connected in recovery. A notable angle is the balance between humor and honesty, plus a pragmatic openness to tools and approaches beyond abstinence, such as journaling, technology aids, and community support. The format feels like an unvarnished conversation between friends who are navigating recovery daily, which can be especially helpful for listeners seeking relatable, experience-based guidance rather than theory alone.
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1. Brooke Taylor
2. Dr. Adi Jaffe
3. Emily Redondo
4. Amber Hollingsworth
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6. Katie Campbell
7. Tricia Lewis
8. Jill Teets
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