Sober Friends
Matt JThe Sober Friends Podcast: Two Guys Talking Recovery
Matt and Steve have been sober for over a decade each. They still don't have it all figured out.
This is a podcast about recovery - AA recovery specifically - but it's not your sponsor's recovery podcast. It's two friends talking through the stuff that actually matters:
What do you DO when you're not drinking? How do you handle control issues 15... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 453 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsHealth & FitnessMental HealthSociety & Culture | |||
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You've heard it a thousand times in the rooms — take what you like and leave the rest. But what does that actually mean? Matt and Steve dig into one of recovery's most repeated phrases and ask the question nobody wants to answer: are you... more
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"Carrying the message" doesn't mean becoming Mr. AA or giving speeches at speaker meetings. It's not about recruiting, arguing on Facebook, or diagnosing strangers.
In this episode, Matt and Steve talk honestly about what carrying the m... more
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Matt and Steve dive deep into Dr. Silkworth's groundbreaking work on alcoholism and why understanding the medical nature of addiction changes everything. They explore a fascinating discovery: Silkworth published his "allergy theory" in a... more
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Service work in AA recovery isn't about giving back - it's about belonging, commitment, and staying sober.
"I don't even drink coffee."
"That's fine. You haven't been nominated to drink coffee. You've been nominated to make coffee."
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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
Canada2 months ago - Much needed help!
Thank you for bringing the message to the alcoholic. Appreciate it!
Apple Podcasts5Scootchieman
United States2 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 States8 months 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?
Two hosts navigate recovery with candor, humor, and practical guidance. Across episodes, they explore what it takes to stay sober, manage control and expectations, and support others in recovery beyond formal meetings. Topics repeatedly surface around AA-based approaches, service work, staying connected, coping with triggers, and building a fulfilling life without alcohol. The conversations mix personal experience with relatable anecdotes, offering actionable tips for daily sobriety, along with occasional guest stories that broaden the view of recovery through motherhood, trauma, and spiritual exploration. The format feels like hanging out with a couple of friends who “get it,” making tough topics approachable while underscoring that recove... more
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1. Emily Redondo
2. Amber Hollingsworth
3. Marcy R
4. Katie Campbell
5. Tricia Lewis
6. Jill Teets
7. Angela Pugh
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