Helping high performers feel & perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol. Maybe you're considering quitting alcohol and going completely sober. Or maybe you wish to change your relationship with alcohol and stop drinking. Maybe you wish to do moderation. Whichever way you choose, this podcast will give you the process to succeed. Alcohol-Free Lifestyle is for high performers, including entrepreneurs, executives, investors, athletes, and top professionals.
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Shane Ramer is a speaker and coach who created That Sober Guy Podcast in 2014 to help men quit drinking and become better fathers, husbands, entrepreneurs and leaders. That Sober Guy has brought awareness and support to over 2.5 million listeners in over 100 countries. As a father of two kids and married to his wife of 20 years, Shane is passionate about family, faith, fitness and helping each and every person become purposeful leaders in their business, homes and communities. For more infor ...
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It isn't a NO to alcohol, but a YES to a better life! Best selling author Paul Churchill, along with Kristopher Oyen interview people who have stepped away from alcohol in their own lives. Each week this podcast does a deep dive into an exploration of what a booze free life might look like from various perspectives and opinions. If you are sick and tired of alcohol making you sick and tired, we invite you to listen to Recovery Elevator. Check out what an alcohol free life can look like as ot ...
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I help people understand themselves better, make sense of their feelings, and learn from resentments and disappointments by using a heart-centered and holistic approach. We all want to live an authentic and fulfilling life...sometimes we just need a little help. Two of our most basic needs are to be connected and to feel loved. Without these, we feel a lack of purpose and isolated. When we feel alone, disconnected and insecure, we’re filled with negative thoughts and feelings of guilt and sh ...
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Yin Yoga: The Healing Counterpoint to Your Busy Mind With Matt & Coach Jeff
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19:02Is your active, yang lifestyle leading to burnout, causing you to seek escape or numb? High-achievers often struggle to find balance, but the answer may be stillness. In this transformative discussion, Coach Matt and conscious leadership coach Jeff Lester introduce the profound power of Yin Yoga. Learn how this deep, internal practice teaches you t…
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Episode 559 - Reset Culture: Why So Many High-Achievers Quit Alcohol
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36:23We’re living in the age of the Reset. Klaus Schwabb calls it the "Great Reset". But were not talking about Klaus Schwabb or his quote that you will "own nothing and like it". Although some of the following are great things to try, we're also not talking about a reset by cold plunges, breathwork, ice baths. red light therapy or gratitude journaling,…
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90 Days to Optimal Brain Function: The Science of Your Healing Mind With Coach
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23:26Do you mistakenly believe that simply drinking less will restore your focus and energy? Coach Teri Patterson explains why sustained non-drinking is essential for genuine transformation. This episode dives into the compelling neuroscience, detailing the weekly chemical and neurological changes, from the critical GABA-Glutamate reset in week one to t…
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How to Beat the Drift: Block Time for Self-Care and Stop People-Pleasing With Coach Matt
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24:00Are you letting old habits of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice derail your new path? That avoidance technique is a direct path to the drift and a return to unhelpful patterns. This episode exposes the fading effect bias and how to counter it by reframing self-care as a powerful necessity, not a selfish act. Coach Matt shows you how to protect you…
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Today we have Lauren. She is 44 years old from Arroyo Grande, CA and took her last drink on April 26th, 2021. This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Tonight, our four-week mindfulness course starts in Café RE at 7:30 EST. This is our fourth year doing the course and you’re going to learn a lot about how …
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Beyond Willpower: Why Neuroscience and Community Beat a Half-Century Struggle With Coach Matt
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33:22Do you feel defined by decades of struggling with alcohol? For high-achievers, the struggle often comes with profound guilt and shame. In this candid interview, Coach Matt speaks with member Gary, who shares his raw story of a near-fatal health scare (a TIA) and how he finally found a powerful path forward. Discover how a deep dive into neuroscienc…
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Episode 558 - The Sobriety Backlash: Why Sober Men Are Being Labeled ‘Extreme’
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47:59Apparently, choosing not to drink now makes you controversial. In this episode, Shane dives into the cultural weirdness around sobriety — why quitting alcohol freaks people out more than drinking too much, how clear-headed men are suddenly being called “radical,” and what this says about masculinity, culture, and freedom in 2025. From The Guardian’…
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Change Your Lens: How to Shift from Victim Mentality to Core Power With Coach Jason & Coach Matt
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35:18Are you caught in the loop of feeling like life happens to you instead of for you? That's the core of the victim mentality, and it's fueled by old patterns. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt share how to consciously change your lens by replacing scarcity thinking and helplessness with an identity rooted in your true core values. Learn how to …
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Nervous System Sync: Use the Law of Resonance to Find Your Tribe With Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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35:18Ever feel drawn to certain people or environments without knowing why? It’s not magic, it’s resonance. In this neuroscience-focused episode, Coaches Matt and Jason explain how your mirror neurons and amygdala are constantly working to sync your nervous system with the people around you. Discover why this process, called co-regulation, makes choosin…
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Today we have Sue. She is 54 years old from Stewartville, MN and she took her last drink of alcohol on May 9th, 2023. This episode brought to you by: Sober Link sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus Next Monday, October 20th, we start our four-week mindfulness course in Café RE. It starts at 7:30pm Eastern and we hope to see you there! [02:3…
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How to Find Possibility: Stop Labeling Yourself and Start Choosing Your Future With Coach Jason & Mentor T.J. Woodward
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35:18Do you feel defined by your unhealthy relationship with alcohol or a past setback? You are not your history, your thoughts, or your labels. In this powerful, consciousness-expanding discussion, host Jason Lachance welcomes mentor T.J. Woodward to explore how to move from a mindset of pathology to one of possibility. Learn how your natural curiosity…
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Episode 557 - How to Turn Your Addictive Edge Into a Superpower with Joel Bauer
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57:43Today on That Sober Guy Podcast, we’re joined by a legend in the speaking and performance world, Joel Bauer. This dude has trained some of the most elite speakers, presenters, and marketers on the planet to monetize their life experience and create real influence, both on and offline. If you’ve ever seen someone captivate a room and thought, “How t…
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The Blind Spot: Why Loved Ones Can't See Your Alcohol-Free Transformation With Coach Jason & Coach Matt
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16:16Are you confused by why your loved ones aren't celebrating your alcohol-free progress? You are making massive changes internally, but they may only be seeing the external "pattern" of your past. This episode tackles the Blind Spot of Self-Perception. Coaches Jason and Matt explain why your partner, family, or friends may still struggle to trust you…
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The Number One Reason People Drift Back to Drinking (and How to Stop the Slide) With Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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Today we have Camille. She's 36 years old, from Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho, and she took her last drink on August 22nd, 2024. This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE [04:26] Paul introduces Camille: Corrine is 36 years old and lives in Coeur d’Alene, ID with her husband and two young children. For fun …
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Mind-Heart Alignment: The Core Strength You Need to Live Alcohol-Free With Coach Jason and Coach David
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18:17Do you feel like you're fighting yourself in the journey toward an alcohol-free life? Your heart knows you want a change, but your mind feels stuck. Coaches Jason and David discuss the importance of Mind-Heart Alignment, a practice that moves you past fear and emotional chaos. They explain why building a strong internal core and adopting small, con…
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Episode 556 - Are Men Drinking Themselves Out of Masculinity?
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36:53Are men drinking themselves out of masculinity? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we break down how alcohol quietly strips away the very things men pride themselves on - strength, drive, sex drive, and mental toughness. From the “beer belly badge of surrender” to the not-so-funny reality of whiskey D, we’ll dive into the science and the ev…
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The Identity Shift: How to Shed Your Drinking Persona and Find True Power With Coach Jason & Coach David
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23:26Do you feel a vacancy of identity after taking alcohol out of your life? When you shed your drinking habits, the old persona, the "fun guy" or the "good time gal", can leave a void. In this insightful episode, Coaches Jason and David discuss the importance of confronting these prevailing assumptions that anchor you to your past self. They explain h…
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Empty Nest, Full Life: Your Chance to Reinvent Without Alcohol - Victoria English
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17:32Do you feel a mix of excitement and unease as your last child leaves home? You're not alone. In the final episode of her parenting series, Coach Victoria English tackles the emotional landscape of the empty nest. She explains why this significant identity shift can lead many to drink more and highlights the health risks associated with midlife alco…
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Today we have Mike. He is 50 years old and from Cleveland, OH and he took his last drink on August 9th, 2022. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 We offer a free month in Café RE once per year. Starting this Wednesday October 1st, and if you sign up fo…
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Adult-to-Adult: Why Your Alcohol-Free Choice is a Legacy for Your College-Bound Child - Victoria English
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21:17Do you feel like your role as a parent is changing now that your child is in college? In this powerful follow-up to "The Vanishing Window," Coach Victoria English shares her personal experience of navigating the college years as a mother who was still in the cycle of drinking. Learn why your child is still watching you and how you are modeling thei…
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Episode 555 - Should Alcohol Ads Be Banned from Sports?
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44:50Every touchdown, home run, and knockout seems to come with a side of beer, or at least a commercial for it. From Budweiser’s billion-dollar deal with the NFL, to tequila pouring all over UFC fight nights, to beer practically funding baseball stadiums, alcohol and sports have become inseparable. But should they be? In this episode of That Sober Guy …
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High School, College, Empty Nest: Why Alcohol Doesn’t Belong in Any Season of Parenting - Victoria English
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22:35Do you ever feel like you're not fully present with your kids? In this poignant episode, Head Coach Victoria English shares her personal story of parenting her four children and the profound difference between being a parent who drinks and a parent who lives an alcohol-free life. She introduces the concept of the "vanishing window", the finite amou…
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Should You Do Moderation? Or Quit Entirely? With James Swanwick
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19:24Feeling stuck in the stop-start cycle, wondering if you should try moderation or quit entirely? In this powerful episode, host James Swanwick argues why moderation is a myth for high-achievers. He challenges the notion that alcohol is a "special occasion" reward and explains how this belief keeps you from living a full, outstanding life. Discover h…
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The Digital Scrub: How to Clear Your Phone & Mind for an Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Jason & Coach Matt
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16:31Feeling stuck in a cycle of mindless scrolling and online distractions? You're not alone. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt introduce the "Digital Scrub," a powerful practice for creating a healthier relationship with technology. They reveal how online habits can become a new way to numb yourself and share science-backed reasons why our brain…
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RE 553: 20 Things Harder Than Quitting Drinking
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49:58Today we have Emily. She is 28 years old from Denver, CO and she took her last drink on April 25th, 2025. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 Starting Wednesday, October 1st, if you sign up for Café RE you get a free month! Café RE is our alcohol-free …
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The Inner Critic: Why That Voice in Your Head Isn't You With Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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17:53Ever feel like a nagging voice in your head is holding you back? That's the inner critic. In this episode, Coaches Matt and Jason explore how to quiet that self-doubting voice and find true freedom. They break down the different ways the inner critic shows up, from the backseat driver to the overbearing parent, and explain the neuroscience behind t…
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Awareness, Awareness, Awareness: The Three Keys to Your Alcohol-Free Journey With Coach Jason and Coach Matt
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15:53Feeling stuck or unsure how to navigate new challenges without drinking? On your alcohol-free journey, awareness is everything. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt discuss how tuning into your mind, body, and emotions is a powerful tool to manage uncomfortable moments and avoid unhelpful distractions, like mindlessly scrolling through your phon…
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Why Hitting a Plateau Is The Secret to Your Alcohol-Free Success With Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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17:38Feeling stuck on your alcohol-free path? The "pink cloud" has faded, and now you’re left feeling flat. This episode is for you. Coaches Matt and Jason discuss why hitting a plateau is a natural, even necessary, part of your journey to living an alcohol-free life. They share how this period is an opportunity for a powerful reset, a chance to refine …
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Today we have Ty. She is 76 years old, lives in Bozeman, MT and she took her last drink on March 8th, 2008. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – THE social app for sober people. [04:21] Thoughts from Paul: Paul tells us that every time he goes into a retreat or event with RE, he asks the uni…
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Drinking Less: Why America’s Glass Is Half Empty With Coach Teri
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18:19Do you ever feel like you're the only person not drinking? In this episode, Coach Terry Patterson shares new Gallup poll data revealing a historic decline in U.S. alcohol consumption and a major shift in cultural beliefs about its health benefits. Learn why society is catching up with what science has long known: that no amount of alcohol is truly …
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This week on That Sober Guy Podcast, we’re sitting down with Corey Warren, a guy who proves that sobriety doesn’t have to be boring and that vulnerability is actually a superpower. Corey’s not out here spitting drug facts or throwing scare tactics at people. Instead, he shares his own messy, real-life journey while breaking down the very real dange…
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The Relief Trap: Why Your Brain Chooses Alcohol and How to Find Real Peace - Victoria English
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28:52Are you pouring a drink to find a moment of peace, only to wake up feeling worse? Head Coach Victoria English explains the neuroscience behind why your brain seeks alcohol for "relief" from stress, pressure, and overstimulation. She details how alcohol's initial effect of boosting calming neurotransmitters and suppressing excitatory ones creates a …
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Today we have David. He is 51 years old, lives in Pinson, TN and took his last drink of alcohol on December 23rd, 2024. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 We have a great lineup of events and courses coming to Recovery Elevator. A mindfulness course i…
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Episode 553 - The Hangover Lie: Why We Ignore the Pain & Keep Drinking Anyway
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36:19We’ve all been there, head pounding, stomach churning, swearing “never again”, only to do it all over again the next weekend. So why do we keep falling for the same hangover trap? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we peel back the curtain on the big lie of hangovers: why we minimize the pain, laugh it off, and even turn it into a cultural …
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The Justification Trap: How to Break Free From the Excuses That Keep You Drinking With Coach Matt
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18:25Do you find yourself making excuses for drinking, even when you know it's not serving you? This episode explores the neuroscience and psychology behind these powerful justifications. Coach Matt breaks down the cognitive biases and social pressures that reinforce the belief that drinking is okay, even when it's causing harm. Learn how the brain's re…
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How to Find Calm & Clarity with Heart Resonance Breathing With Coach Matt
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19:07Are you constantly feeling stressed and anxious? In this episode, Coach Matt reveals his favorite daily practice: heart resonance breathing. He explains how this powerful technique goes beyond simple relaxation to sync your heart, brain, and nervous system, lowering blood pressure and boosting emotional regulation. Learn how this six-second inhale …
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The Ultimate Stress Reliever: Using Box Breathing to Find Calm With Coach Matt
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16:22Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? In this episode, Coach Matt introduces you to the power of breathwork as a tool to navigate the pressure of a high-achieving lifestyle. He shares the simple, yet profound, technique of box breathing, a four-second inhale, hold, exhale, and hold that you can use anytime, anywhere to instantly downshift your…
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Today we have Odette. She’s 37 years old, lives in San Diego, CA and she took her last drink 486 days ago. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 Registration is open for our next retreat in Costa Rica. That’s February 21st – 28th, 2026 in Guanacaste, a B…
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Love Without Liquor: How Quitting Alcohol Saved Our Relationship - Shannon McLin and Scott Lepper
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41:29In this powerful couples’ episode, Shannon McLin and her boyfriend Scott Lepper open up about how alcohol was silently eroding their connection - and how quitting together transformed their relationship. From defensiveness and distance to trust and deep emotional presence, their story reveals the power of healing without sedation. If you're navigat…
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Episode 552 - Amplify Your Sobriety: Turning Your Story Into Purpose, Business, and Impact
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43:01Sobriety isn’t just about putting down the bottle, it’s about picking up a bigger purpose. In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane shares why your story matters, how to break through the “now what?” moment after quitting, and how to use your clarity as a launch pad for creativity, business, and leadership. We’ll dive into: Why sober voices…
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The Sleep Solution: A 10-Minute Breathwork Exercise to Fall Asleep Naturally With Coach Matt
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17:27Struggling with sleep? In this special episode, Coach Matt guides you through a powerful, 10-minute breathwork exercise specifically designed to help you fall and stay asleep naturally . Learn the simple 4-8-8 breathing technique that stimulates the vagus nerve and shifts your body into a state of deep relaxation. This practice helps you address th…
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