Sober Friends Dispatch

Don't Wait for Rock Bottom

Why the concept of "hitting bottom" keeps people drinking longer than they should

Dec 14 • Matt J

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Why We Don't See Ourselves as Different in Active Addiction

I was surrounded by family and friends who drank like me, or worse. Hard to see you have a problem when everyone around you does too

Dec 2 • Matt J

E254: Secrets, Shame, and Sobriety: Emily Redondo’s Story in Wife Mother Drunk

What happens when the picture-perfect life hides a private hell?

Dec 2 • Matt J

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November 2025

Acceptance Is Not Giving Up

Last week, I received a message through my Buzzsprout page that stopped me in my tracks.

Nov 25 • Matt J

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A Better 50 Than 40: Building a Stronger Body and a Sober Life

At midlife, I’m focusing on progress, not perfection — in health, recovery, and the choices that keep me alive and well.

Nov 11 • Matt J

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What Gratitude Looks Like When You’re Worn Out

Gratitude doesn’t erase the chaos. It just helps me stay grounded in it.

Nov 4 • Matt J

October 2025

September 2025

How Do You Read the Big Book?

It’s only 164 pages, yet it can be the most complex reading of your life

Sep 9 • Matt J

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Talking Sobriety & Emotional Healing on Mindful Constitution

Its about being sensitive

Sep 9 • Matt J

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August 2025

Recovery Through the Lens of Neurodivergence

Finding strength, clarity, and sobriety in a differently wired brain

Aug 20 • Matt J

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I Almost Got Sake-Bombed at Hibachi

Staying sober means being ready when alcohol sneaks up on you—sometimes with fire and shrimp

Aug 6 • Matt J

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July 2025