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 addiction and rediscover purpose. Whether you’re new to recovery, sober-curious, or years alcohol-free, this show will help you find the motivation and mindset to keep going—one day at a time. With millions of downloads and a growing global community, Sober Motivation is where hope meets action. Topics include: quitting alcohol, relapse prevention, mindset shifts, personal growth, mental health, community connection, and rebuilding your life after addiction. If you’re ready to live alcohol-free and create real change, follow The Sober Motivation Podcast today—because sobriety isn’t the end of your story, it’s the beginning.
253 episodes transcribedAbi Feltham grew up learning how to suppress her emotions, a habit that would persist for many years. She never enjoyed school and simply wanted to fo...
In this episode, we welcome Olivia, joining us all the way from Ireland. Olivia shares her experience of growing up in Ireland, where alcohol was cons...
In this episode, we have Danielle (AKA @thatsoberglow), who had her first sip of alcohol at 14 years old and couldn’t wait for the next opportunity to...
In this episode, we introduce Derek, a former educator whose battle with alcohol eventually led to the suspension of his teaching license. Prioritizin...
Jodi grew up in an environment where alcohol was prevalent, so seeing this while growing up, it felt normal to her. When she turned 17 and moved out o...
In this episode, we have Benjamin Lerner, who has been sober since June 13, 2016. Ever since he can remember, Ben did not feel comfortable in his own...
Eight Years Ago, Matt Was Facing Severe Health Issues, Financial Hardship, And Even Jail Time After A Devastating Car Accident. A Near-Death Experienc...
My friend Megan and I want to celebrate everyone for National Sober Day so we jumped on the podcast for an honest conversation about sobriety. Some qu...
In this week's episode, we have Mary, who started drinking alcohol, smoking weed, and cigarettes at 13 years old. It began to be a significant part of...
Growing up was tough for Mike and started using alcohol to numb the pain and ease the negative noise between his ears. After several drinking and driv...
Mailinn Hamre began drinking at the age of 13, and by the time she turned 18, things took a dramatic turn as it became the legal age to purchase beer...
In this episode, we feature Justin, who wrestled with addiction from a very young age. At the age of 13, drug and alcohol use became a means of escape...
In this episode, we feature Abbey Fickley, who had a relatively regular childhood as the youngest in her family. Abbey started by consuming alcohol, a...
Glen spent a big chunk of his life, around 20 years, drinking. This brought a mix of good times and bad times. When Glen was a kid, his parents got di...
Rick Fulton frequently minimized the gravity of the challenges he faced in his life. His upbringing was marked by profound difficulties, with his fath...
On this episode of the Sober Motivation podcast, we have Kat Jarrett who had a beautiful childhood up until her father passed away suddenly when she w...
Jason had known for some time that he wanted to give up alcohol, but it always seemed to be the one thing he couldn't figure out. He would try Dry Jan...
In this episode, we have Dr. Sumeet Bahl who always had a vision of being a doctor very early on in life. During high school, he was a great student a...
This week we dive into the life of Fausto, the hope dealer. From early struggles with fitting in and enduring deep trauma during his formative years,...
On this week's episode we have John AKA The Tired Dad. John's journey hasn't been without its challenges. In his early years, he faced some troubles a...
