Having a calm, peaceful mind is something that eluded me most of my life. Before I stopped drinking, I led a lifestyle that was chaotic at best and dangerous at worst. The idea of serenity was a joke. I lived a fast life, filled with bad choices, cheap thrills, and pointless pursuits. There was very little meaning to my existence, as far as I could discern, and serenity certainly played no part in any of it! Unfortunately, many of us rely on alcohol to bring a false sense of serenity, peace, and comfort into our lives. Only when we’re able to break free from the cycle of drinking and bad deci ..read more

Addiction often arises from a need for constant action. People who are prone to develop an addiction to alcohol (or other intoxicants) often crave a certain level of excitement in their daily lives or they quickly become frustrated. The idea of simply sitting at home reading, watching TV, or doing nothing feels like a prison.   This is especially true when we’re young. Young people want to be in the middle of the action whenever and wherever they can find it. When we’re young, we have a desire and need to be around people our age especially on the weekends and at night. If we're not in th ..read more

One of the most common factors shared by many people around the world who have a problematic relationship with alcohol is fear. Fear is a brutal beast that must be overcome if we are ever going to reduce or quit drinking. Fear can never be eliminated entirely from the human psyche. It's built into our brains in order to help us survive in the world. However, if we want to overcome a reliance on alcohol, it's imperative that we learn to recognize our fears so that we are able to work with them rather than trying to run from them. Join Me Visit my website for resources, books, audiobooks, artic ..read more

Early recovery is filled with emotional highs and lows. The first year of sobriety can be especially crazy. We swing from high to low in a rollercoaster ride of feelings, some good, some not so good. It's a crazy time. You can feel amazing one day (or hour) and frustrated and depressed the next. But how do we handle it? How do we deal with all the ups and downs in the early days, weeks, and months of sobriety? In this episode, I discuss the synthetic bliss of what is called the "pink ould" stage of recovery and how to avoid any pitfalls, and most importantly how to avoid relapse. Join Me Visi ..read more

There are so many reasons why we drink excessively including fear, anxiety, and depression. But there is one thing in particular that often leads to alcohol abuse as well as relapse. If you're thinking about getting sober, or if you're sober but fear relapse, in today's episode we'll discuss one of the major factors contributing to alcohol abuse and relapse and what you can do to avoid it. Support The Show Join my Patreon for exclusive content, free books, bonus podcasts, discounts, and other free stuff. Your generous support will help me carry a message of hope to people around the world who ..read more

The cold hard truth is that early recovery, especially the first year, can be very uncomfortable. We have to learn how to function without alcohol no matter what life throws at us. My first year was brutal, but I made it through and so can you! In this episode, I discuss what early sobriety feels like, how you can make it through the first year, and how it feels to break through to a better, alcohol-free life. Support The Show Join my Patreon for exclusive content, free books, bonus podcasts, discounts, and other free stuff. Your generous support will help me carry a message of hope to people ..read more

If we want to stay sober and enjoy life, we have to find what makes us happy. We have to fill our time and energy by pursuing good, positive habits and hobbies rather than self-destructive ones. Instead of drinking when we're bored or depressed, we need to find new ways to stay interested in life so that we don't all backward and start drinking again. Listen to learn a few ideas that might work for you to keep your mind and spirit strong and reignite your interest in life. Support The Show Join my Patreon for exclusive content, free books, bonus podcasts, discounts, and other free stuff. Your ..read more

The early days of recovery from alcohol abuse, especially the first 90 days, can be a difficult challenge. There are many highs and lows we have to get through when our emotions and feelings become overwhelming. We're often not prepared or equipped to deal with the major mood swings, depression, anxiety, and fear that accompany early sobriety. But there are ways to survive the early recovery tsunami. I want to share 8 tried and true methods that worked for me and usually work for my coaching clients. Support The Show Join my Patreon for exclusive content, free books, bonus podcasts, discounts ..read more

Perhaps you want to reduce your drinking or stop drinking completely. Fortunately, there are many options. Today we'll discuss 3 methods that can help you if you want to slow things down or quit drinking entirely. Support The Show Join my Patreon for exclusive content, free books, bonus podcasts, discounts, and other free stuff. Your generous support will help me carry a message of hope to people around the world who are struggling to get sober and stay sober. Bless you.    Join Me Visit my website for resources, books, audiobooks, articles, videos, and more.  www.sobermofos.c ..read more

When we get sober, we’re usually on shaky ground. Early recovery is a roller coaster physically, mentally, and spiritually. We must find ways to preserve our sanity and to stay healthy in order to protect our recovery. This holds true whether you're five minutes sober, five months sober, or five years sober. We have to take certain steps to do whatever we can to protect ourselves by building a protective moat around our sobriety. I’m going to make 3 suggestions that you can implement in your life right now, immediately, that will help you feel better and protect your recovery. Support The Sho ..read more