Today your beloved Sober Guy, Shane Ramer, has 2 special announcements.1. This is the introduction to Sober Guy Radio's new show called REAL!2. Future REAL shows will only be available to patrons who pledge through Sober Guy's Patreon page.What's REAL?Shane's wife, THE JESS, is back by popular demand and will be the regular co-host on REAL. This show is about married life, career, and family and how to balance them for your sanity and for the benefit of all those around you.What does REAL stand ...
Aug 05, 2016•45 min•Ep. 83
Kelly Fitzgerald always felt as if everyone had directions on how to live life, but she never got the manual.She established her drinking career in college and became the life of the party. Her binge drinking and blackouts became a normal occurrence, but she was in deep denial about just how bad her alcoholism was.After enjoying Spring Break in Cancun, she decided to move there so the party would never end. But Kelly began to wake up in strange places and did not remember what happened to her. S...
Jul 29, 2016•39 min•Ep. 82
James Swanwick never thought of himself as an alcoholic, but he tells us why he quit drinking for 30 days how it changed every aspect of his life. He never went back to drinking again and now inspires others to take the 30 No Alcohol Challenge!Do you consider yourself a social drinker? Or do you label yourself as an alcoholic? Do you wonder if your drinking habits are keeping you from living up to your true potential?This episode provokes a lot of questions about terms like 'sober' and 'alcoholi...
Jul 21, 2016•50 min•Ep. 81
This episode's guest is Brandon Stump, the founder of The Ohio House. The Ohio House is a 13 unit community of sober living homes in Costa Mesa, California. This brotherhood changes mens' lives through physical activities like boxing and outdoor excursions, along with 12 step programs and other behavioral habits for living a sober life. Brandon was an alcoholic turned heroin addict who lost everything to addiction. Today he's showing other addicts that they too can escape the prison of addiction...
Jul 15, 2016•49 min•Ep. 80
Ken Seeley and John Southworth, known as regulars on the A&E program Intervention, took it upon themselves to take the bureaucratic steps necessary to make case management and addiction intervention billable to insurance companies. They paid out of their own pockets to travel the country on a mission to make this specialized area an accredited field. Now they are training the very first accredited CCMI case managers and interventionists in their new program! Listen to their addiction stories...
Jul 08, 2016•46 min•Ep. 79
Anna David is a recovering cocaine addict and alcoholic who has been sober for over 15 years. She is a New York Times bestselling author of six books and has written for The New York Times, The LA Times, Details, Playboy , People, Cosmo, The Huffington Post, and many other publications.She is also the creator of the After Party Magazine and the After Party Pod. Anna sold the site but continues to run it and its parent site, RehabReviews.com.Now Anna is developing a writing course and has just la...
Jul 01, 2016•45 min•Ep. 78
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Jun 27, 2016•22 min•Ep. 77
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Jun 27, 2016•26 min•Ep. 76
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Jun 27, 2016•19 min•Ep. 75
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Jun 27, 2016•14 min•Ep. 73
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Jun 27, 2016•18 min•Ep. 72
Best selling author, athlete, and podcaster, Rich Roll, believes that it's only when things don't go your way that you find out what you're capable of, and this is why he likes to push the limits of his body and his mind. He also shares his views on his relationship with his wife and kids, his advice for addicts and alcoholics who want to recover, and how a work/life balance should not be as balanced as we're led to believe. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at htt...
Jun 24, 2016•41 min•Ep. 71
Ruari Fairbairns used to be a wild drinker in a culture where alcohol is accepted and even expected. As he grows older and starts a family, he realizes he can't have a happy marriage and a successful career if he continues to drink. He decides to quit, but he finds that the people he used to party with couldn't understand that he wasn't going to drink anymore. This is when he and a friend come up with the idea of the One Year No Beer, a challenge for people who want to try a sober lifestyle but ...
Jun 17, 2016•34 min•Ep. 70
How can people in recovery cope with tragedy and loss? What would you do in sobriety when faced with grief and uncertainty? Would you relapse? Shane Ramer and his best buddy, Seth Manter, discuss what it's like feeling emotions again and how they've dealt with tough times before and after recovery. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 10, 2016•47 min•Ep. 69
Brian McAlister tells us how he transformed from a low-bottom unemployed alcoholic/addict biker to bestselling author and CEO of Full Recovery. He also calls for support in his petition to make addiction treatment a priority in healthcare. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 03, 2016•40 min•Ep. 68
Veteran Entrepreneur Aaron Walker and founder of ViewFromtheTop.com tells us how our relationships are the foundation of business success as well as a fulfilling family life. We talk about how groups like mastermind groups and 12 Step groups are key to addiction recovery as well as getting through any trials in our lives. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 27, 2016•49 min•Ep. 67
Jason MacKenzie is a writer, and the creator of The Book of Open. Jason drank as a way of coping with his wife Cindy’s bi-polar disorder. In 2010, the pain was too much, and Cindy took her own life. Jason was also left with two young daughters to now raise on his own, and... For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 13, 2016•56 min•Ep. 66
Larry Hagner is a husband and father of 4 boys, and is also the founder of The Good Dad Project, a strong community of Fathers who all share a set of values. Larry is the Author of The Dads Edge, a best-selling book directed at helping Dads and Husbands be at the top of their game. Larry also hosts the Good Dad Project Podcast with Co-Host Shawn Stevenson. He has developed a reputation as an honest man who wants to share his experience with others and give back. This is not to say there have not...
Mar 11, 2016•58 min•Ep. 65
Noah benShea is a poet-philosopher and best-selling author of 23 books in 18 languages including The Journey to Greatness and How to Get There. He served as the Dean of students at UCLA, visiting lecturer at MIT and... For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 04, 2016•59 min•Ep. 64
Ascent recovery app co-founder Brian Bailys joins TSGP to explain the importance of a strong aftercare program. Brian also talks about his struggles with alcohol, and how depression almost cost him his life. Today Brian is clean and sober, and helps recovering addicts and alcoholics with aftercare through Ascent.org For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 26, 2016•26 min•Ep. 63
Pastor Dave Patterson is the lead and founding Pastor at The Fathers House in Vacaville CA. Pastor Dave struggled with addiction and depression for many years before making a commitment to live a life with Christ. In doing so, Pastor Dave has gone on to help people all over the world find peace through God. In addition... For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 19, 2016•47 min•Ep. 62
Anger is a feeling. We all have experienced the feeling of anger in our lives. But how do we deal with it? Anger can sometimes make us do irrational things, or make us say things we later regret. In this episode, we discuss... For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 12, 2016•33 min•Ep. 61
The Wives of Alcoholics speak out. The Jess & Mel join Shane & Seth for a comical look into the madness that was alcoholism and the clarity that is sobriety. Some topics include; How do I process the voices in my head? Should I do service work? How much mayonnaise is too much? The 7 day sex challenge. The escape from a bad situation plan, boners and floppy socks, & Who am I? For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Feb 05, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 60
Dating Coach and creator of TrippAdvice.com Tripp Kramer joins TSGP to talk about relationships, dating, marriage, and sex in sobriety. The guys also discuss how pornography can... For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 29, 2016•36 min•Ep. 59
Tim Stoddart is CEO of SoberNation.com, and also is a recovering addict. In this episode, we discuss recovery, how to follow your dreams and live out your passion, and how we can find Tim's old Jeep "Betsy"! For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 22, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 58
Andrew Pearce is a Transformational Mentor from Melbourne Australia. Andrew guides people in overcoming their frustrations and anxieties through the combination of improved mindsets and spiritual principles and philosophies. Andrew works with people to... For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 15, 2016•52 min•Ep. 57
Dr. Ira Chasnoff is president of NTI Upstream and a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He is one of the nation's leading researchers in the field of child development and the effects of maternal alcohol and drug use on the newborn infant and... For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 08, 2016•36 min•Ep. 56
In this Sober Panel Meeting, Omar, Paul, & Shane discuss relapse and service work. The guys also answer a couple of questions from listeners recorded messages, and Paul explains why he CANCELED his gym membership. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 07, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 55
Tara Magalski is a certified holistic health counselor, wellness expert (CHHC & AADP), motivational speaker, author, mental health activist and founder of Divine Lifestyles. Tara also has worked for ABC & CBS. Tara has had to overcome... For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 01, 2016•37 min•Ep. 54
In the last episode of 2015, we discuss why picking a word for 2016 can be an important tool to use in recovery. We also give thanks to our friends and listeners of the show, and fellow podcast's and sponsors. Shane admits he has secretly been eating cherry pies and hiding the evidence. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 25, 2015•21 min•Ep. 53
