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Sober & ShamelessTales of Recovery: Finding Balance, Healing and Hope in SobrietyEver found solace in the unlikeliest of places during your toughest times? That's the journey we embarked on, seeking comfort in video gaming and outdoor activities while wrestling with burnout and personal struggles like surgery. We're back for season two, eager to reconnect and share the lessons we've learned about the importance of self-care, healing, and balance.Brace yourself for profound discussions with guests who've walked paths similar to ours. One of them is a recent survivor of a torn bicep surgery, whose experience has reshaped the way we view physical wellness and self-care. As we unpack...2023-11-201h 18Sober & ShamelessEpisode 16 - End of Season 1Episode 16 - End of Season 1In this episode Taylor and Eric look back on the beginnings of this show, how it all came to be and what they expect to do into the future. They discuss what balance means to them and the importance of taking breaks. While they are unsure of exactly when they expect to be back for season 2, they know for sure they'll be back soon! Thank you so much to all who have listen to this show and contributed over the last 16 episodes!STAY TUNED TO SOBER & SHAMELESS'S SOCIAL MEDIA...2023-04-2832 minSober & ShamelessEpisode 15 - First Fucking Time (FFT's)Episode 15 - First Fucking Time (FFT's)We are joined by our favorite featured host, Cassie, to discuss FFT's, what they are, and what it was like experiencing things for the first time sober.Show notes from the hosts: In this episode Taylor, Eric and Cassie explore what it was like to experience something for the first time while sober, how it compared to doing that thing while drinking, and maybe what it was like trying something completely new without the association of drinking at all. Host's and Show Social Mediasobershameless...2023-04-211h 01Sober & ShamelessEpisode 14 - Boundaries Part 2 - The HelperEpisode 14 - Boundaries Part 2 - The WatcherWe are joined by _________________ to discuss the other side of building boundaries. Show notes from the hosts: In this episode Taylor and Eric continue the conversation about boundaries and what it looks like from the watcher's perspective. This is a two part series which will provide two perspectives, the addict's and the watcher's.Host's and Show Social Mediasobershameless@gmail.comIG: @sobernshamelessTiktok @sobernshamelessbuymeacoffee.comklingercraftedericandrewcoaching12@gmail.comIG: @e_acoachTiktoK @ericandrewcoaching...2023-04-1453 minSober & ShamelessEpisode 13 - Boundaries Part 1 - The AddictEpisode 13 - Boundaries Part 1 - The AddictShow notes from the hosts: In this episode Taylor and Eric start the conversation about boundaries and what they look like from the perspective of the addict. This is a two part series which will provide two perspectives, the addict's and the watcher's. Host's and Show Social Mediasobershameless@gmail.comIG: @sobernshamelessTiktok @sobernshamelessbuymeacoffee.comklingercraftedericandrewcoaching12@gmail.comIG: @e_acoachTiktoK @ericandrewcoachingFB: Eric Andrew CoachingEric's website:ericandrewcoaching.com...2023-04-0759 minSober & ShamelessEpisode 12 - The Stage of Our LiesEpisode 12 - The Stage of Our LiesShow notes from the hosts: In this episode Taylor and Eric discuss what it means to get honest with ourselves and others in sobriety.Banter between hosts. Introduce big reveal...on IG account. sobernshameless Honesty is our topicEric: Honesty in Recovery? How does that work. Taylor: We are selfish drunks and don't always know it, until we get sober for alcohol.Taylor: Is omittance a form of lying? No, we need to know the time and place to say things. Just don't lie to yourself 2023-03-3145 minSober & ShamelessEpisode 11 - The Pink Cloud With CassieEpisode 11 - The Pink Cloud With Cassie Show notes from the hosts: The topic for today is about the "Pink Cloud" and what it means in the world of recovery. Are we still sober? Coffee promo and give-a-way. Eric presents the "Pink Clouds"Cassie describes her first Pink Cloud and how it comes and goes and how we need to continue to work.Eric agrees. In the first year we experience so many milestones and we are overwhelmed. Then we hit a wall.Cassie, we get tired of the work, balance is what we...2023-03-2456 minSober & ShamelessEpisode 10 - Neuroplasticity and Recovery Ft. ErikEpisode 10 - Neuroplasticity and Recovery Ft. Erik.Show notes from the hosts: In this episode we are joined by Erik! We all know each other and Erik was at Taylor's wedding.We talk about trying new things, which leads us to our topicEric introduces topic. Adjustments we make in our Recovery practiceDefinition of the words Sober and Recovery. It's in recovery that we learn the balance that sobriety is trying to give us.How did we start in recovery?How do we sustain it?How is it part o...2023-03-171h 18
Sober & ShamelessEpisode 09 - Sober Travel Ft. RobEpisode 09 - Sober Travel Ft Rob. Show notesThe topic for today is about how to plan a sober trip and some tips and tricks for success. We also talk about our recent meet-up in NY and how we stayed sober throughout that adventure. In this episode we are joined by Rob. Rob has 4+ years of sobriety, part of Recovery Elevator, where we all met. Rob is into camping, hiking, travel with his wife a sons. Rob talks about how food in new places is something he is really into in sobriety. Taylor talked about the la...2023-03-101h 05
Sober & ShamelessEpisode 08 - Sober Hobbies Ft. RobynShow notes from the hosts: The topic for today is about what to do in Sobriety and how to find new hobbies or pick back up on some old forgotten ones. We join the guys and Robyn on the discussion of continuous counting of days. Robyn said that the counting added to her early struggles in sobriety. Robyn is a numbers junkie. who enjoys percentages.Boys do introductions and introduce Robyn as their guest. How's everybody's week been. Eric has been doing a lot of inspirational posts promoting coaching business. Taylor has been doing editing. Roby...2023-03-0342 min
Sober & ShamelessEpisode 07 - A Journey So Far 01Episode 01 of the "A Journey So Far" series. In this episode we are joined by Eric! He took his last drink in February 2019. Show notes from the hosts:Taylor and Eric talk about how in awe they are with the positive feedbackOver 400 downloadsPeople in 6 countries are now listening to the podcastEric and Taylor introduce the new segment: A journey so Far. Our stories evolve over time soberTaylor introduces the first guest: Eric Andrew, Last drink was February 10, 2019.Happy Birthday Song introduces EricEric t...2023-02-2447 min
Sober & ShamelessEpisode 06 - It's Okay To Not Be Okay! Ft. BrianShow notes from the hosts:In this episode we are joined by Brian! He took his last drink in September 2019. He's 48 y/o and lives in South Carolina. The guys introduce Brian as their guest. Brian thought he was getting paid.Brian is a host for his own show called Recovery Rising. They all discuss the adventures of PodcastingThey speak on the idea of a meditation practiceBrian talks about needing to quiet his mind Taylor introduces the "struggles" we go through in sobrietyBrian talks about the maj...2023-02-171h 10
Sober & ShamelessEpisode 05 - We F'ing Love Roller Coasters! Ft. TyrellShow notes from the hosts: The topic for today is about the first 6 months of sobriety, the trials and errors of what that looks like, our emotions as we go through that period, and some tools we have used along the way. In this episode we are joined by Tyrell! He took his last drink in July 2022. He's 32 y/o and lives in Colorado and currently works as a carpenter. We discuss our beginnings on this journey, and how we all met through another fantastic podcast community called Recovery Elevator with host Paul Churchill. E...2023-02-1057 min