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Alternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 24: 4 Months Sober vs. 4 Years SoberBecoming sober is a life path with many challenges – but more importantly, it’s a life-long journey with many stages.In this week’s episode, Josh sits down with his good friend Brian once again to check in on his sobriety journey as well as compare insights from a newbie to that of a veteran. On the episode, they also cover life after alcohol – it’s ups and downs, the culpability you have when you “black out”, the body-mind link, dissociation and much more!Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introd...2023-08-0134 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 23: Discussion with the CEO of EverBlumeIn this week’s episode, Josh sits down with Sonia Kahlon, founder and CEO of EverBlume - an alternative to AA that places people into smaller groups that are more tailored to their specific sobriety struggles.Sonia discusses her own sobriety and how she struggled to get her life together, as well as what made her stop, routines, the EverBlume platform, and more!Episode Highlights:(0:00) - Introduction(0:53) - Episode beginning, introduction to Sonia(4:08) - Sobriety can change with time, beginners vs...2023-05-0929 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 22: Addiction from a Family Members Perspective (Part 2)Getting sober is such a personal journey - sometimes it can be easy to forget how it affects other people.In this week’s episode, the conversation between Monique and her brother Rick continues as he joins the show to share his experiences with Monique when she wasn’t sober. They dive into what’s changed, what it took for Monique to finally get sober and Rick even recalls some stories to give some more background into Monique’s journey.Episode Highlights:(0:00) - Introduction(0:48) - Episode...2023-04-0426 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 21: Addiction from a Family Members Perspective (Part 1)Getting sober is such a personal journey - sometimes it can be easy to forget how it affects other people.In this week’s episode, Monique’s brother Rick joins the show to share his experiences with Monique when she wasn’t sober. They dive into what’s changed, what it took for Monique to finally get sober and Rick even recalls some stories to give some more background into Monique’s journey.Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:47 - Episode beginning1:46 - “In what ways is Moni...2023-03-2845 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 20: Boundaries and the Role They Play in SobrietyOne of the most important pieces to sobriety is understanding what leads you to drinking, or using in general. Establishing boundaries around these triggers, whether they be habits or actual people, is crucial to your success.In this week’s episode, Josh and Monique talk about boundaries - not only setting them personally for yourself - but also setting them around other people.They’ll discuss where boundaries need to be created as well as how to do so properly. You’ll even get to hear about a recent experience Josh has had in...2023-02-2737 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 19: Tips for Staying Sober Long-TermLeading a sober life is a daily challenge - it takes steady commitment, effort and support.This week, join Josh and Monique as they discuss some of their tips for staying sober in the long-term. With close to a decade of sobriety between them, they’ll let you in on some of the tools they utilize to keep their sobriety on track.Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:49 - Episode beginning1:05 - Create a reality that you like more than the one yo...2023-02-2032 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 18: AJ's Sobriety StoryWhen it comes to addiction, sometimes it can be very difficult to even notice you have a problem. My guest today struggled to come to that very realization before finally becoming sober one year and three months ago.AJ Mayer is a 25 year old carpenter and a fellow Hunterdon County native. Growing up in a drinking household, AJ was first introduced to alcohol at a very young age. Following his parents divorce, AJ began down a self-destructive path and hit rock bottom when he was hospitalized over a year ago.2023-02-1347 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 17: AJ's Sobriety Story (Part 1)When it comes to addiction, sometimes it can be very difficult to even notice you have a problem. My guest today struggled to come to that very realization before finally becoming sober one year and three months ago.AJ Mayer is a 25 year old carpenter and a fellow Hunterdon County native. Growing up in a drinking household, AJ was first introduced to alcohol at a very young age. Following his parents divorce, AJ began down a self-destructive path and hit rock bottom when he was hospitalized over a year ago.2023-02-1139 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 16: New Years Resolutions with Brian Davis (Part 2)Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with my good friend, Brian Davis!In this second installment - Brian and I open up the discussion a little bit more. We talk about fatherhood, growing up, younger generations, lifting and more!Episode Highlights:(0:00) - Introduction(0:49) - Brian recounts his arm injuries(3:56) - Alcohol’s involvement in crime and injury(8:35) - Risk assessment and being young(10:11) - Being a dad and how it changes your perspective(15:38) - The connection yo...2023-01-301h 02Alternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 15: New Years Resolutions with Brian Davis (Part 1)It’s officially 2023 and you know what that means - resolutions.That one time of year where everyone endeavors to be a little (or a lot) better in one way or another. In the spirit of the new year, I invited my good friend Brian Davis back on to Alternatives to AA!Brian has a different relationship with drinking that we explored last time he was on - and I’m excited to build on that conversation some more in this two part discussion.We also dive into...2023-01-2351 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 14: Pregnancy and Sobriety with Monique RobinsonWelcome back to another episode of Alternative to AA!We return to you with a special episode and a special announcement - Monique is pregnant!While this is exciting news, we all know that having a baby can be very taxing financially, physically and emotionally. But more importantly, for those of us in recovery, we can find ourselves in new situations that test our sobriety. Join us this week as we cover this niche topic of balancing the constraints of sobriety with the reality of pregnancy. From food limitations, hormones...2023-01-0941 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 13: Brian's Sober October (Part 2)Popularized by the Joe Rogan podcast, “Sober October” has grown into a yearly event that encourages people to abstain from drugs and alcohol for the whole month of October.Brian returns in part 2 to discuss how he began phasing alcohol out of his life through Sober October. In this follow-up episode we dive deeper into our discussion about drinking, substance abuse and living a sober lifestyle. We cover using alcohol to cope with stress and trauma, when drinking became a burden for us, the WWE and more!Episode Notes2022-10-3130 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 12: Brian's Sober October (Part 1)Popularized by the Joe Rogan podcast, “Sober October” has grown into a yearly event that encourages people to abstain from drugs and alcohol for the whole month of October.This week, Brian returns to the show to discuss how he began doing “Sober October” and how it set him on the path of living a more sober lifestyle. He covers the benefits he experienced from drinking less, as well as how his mindset and perspective on drinking has radically changed since then.Episode Outline(0:49) - Beginning of episode...2022-10-2525 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 11: Honesty in Sober Relationships (Part 2)Sometimes, being in a relationship with another addict can be problematic. Other times, it can be a great source of strength to have someone that intimately understands what you’re going through.In part two of this interview, Josh and Monique continue to explore and discuss the drawbacks and benefits of their relationships with Roni and Samantha another married couple who got sober together. They cover everything from issues with trust and honesty, to friends and family, sponsors and more.Episode Outline:(0:49) - Episode start, discussion around we...2022-09-2055 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 10: Honesty in Sober Relationships (Part 1)Sometimes, being in a relationship with another addict can be problematic. Other times, it can be a great source of strength to have someone that intimately understands what you’re going through.In this week’s episode, Josh and Monique are joined by Roni and Samantha, a fellow sober couple. Together, they explore the drawbacks and benefits of their relationships - issues with trust and honesty, friends and family, sponsors and more.Episode Outline(0:49) - Episode start, “What was it like early in your relationship trying to get so...2022-09-1237 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAYou don't have to replace your friends, replace your environment (Part 2)ATAA Show Notes - Ep. 8 (Pt. 2)Although it can be difficult to negotiate, it’s important to understand the impact that your surroundings can have on your addiction. From going out to eat to seeing a movie, you need to be weary of your environment and any potential triggers.This can be made even more difficult by your friends, who can play a role in influencing what you do – or even unknowingly put you in a bad situation.2022-08-0931 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 8: You don't have to replace your friends, replace your environment (Part 1)In this episode of Alternatives to AA, Josh and Monique Robinson talk about maintaining friendships throughout the transition toward a sober lifestyle. As they are recovering from alcohol, one problem Josh and Monique saw is their friends being drinkers. The challenge was keeping those friendships intact but, at the same time, staying away from alcohol. They share some tips on how to do this.   A Change of Environment It is customary that when going out with friends, there would always be alcohol involved. Yet, if you are trying to get sober, controlling yourself is d...2022-07-2630 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 7: Finding Sobriety- Brian (Part 2)In this episode of Alternatives to AA, Josh Robinson has his friend, Brian, join him on the show for the second part of his journey to sobriety. Brian has been sober for a month and a half. He recently competed in a USAPL meet in Philadelphia, where he hit a lifetime goal of squatting 500 lbs. Brian is well-traveled and can speak on various aspects of life, including athletics, training, travel, relationships, and parenting, among others.   Domino Effect Overconsumption of alcohol often leads to passing out. The actions made from that point would be unkn...2022-07-1947 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 6: Finding Sobriety- Brian (Part 1)In this episode of Alternatives to AA, Josh Robinson has his friend, Brian, join him on the show to talk about his journey to sobriety. Brian has been sober for a month and a half. He recently competed in a USAPL meet in Philadelphia, where he hit a lifetime goal of squatting 500 lbs. Brian is well-traveled and can speak on various aspects of life, including athletics, training, travel, relationships, and parenting, among others. How Alcohol Affects YouAlcohol is an “I don’t care” drug, meaning it can make someone do something they wi...2022-07-121h 08Alternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 5: GratitudeIn this episode of Alternatives to AA, Josh and Monique Robinson talk about how gratitude can help someone stay sober. Practicing the art of gratitude greatly reduces the chances of drinking. Josh and Monique discuss how to find the silver lining even amidst the curveballs that life throws.   The Power of Gratitude No matter how hard life is, there is always something to be grateful for. Regardless of the problems and challenges, appreciation for the things already there outweighs the negative. Seeing the silver lining in things helps one avoid going into the rabb...2022-07-0535 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 4: Changing your Lifestyle to Change your Outlook 2022-06-2118 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 3: Finding you Higher Power 2022-06-1412 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 2: Forgive Yourself and Forgive OthersIn this episode of Alternatives to AA, Josh and Monique Robinson gravitate theirdiscussion around forgiveness towards the self and others. The first thing todo when it comes to sobriety is to forgive oneself and accept that it is okay notto be okay. Tune in as they share how they did it themselves so others can dothe same. Perfectionism, the Root of Them AllStriving for perfection is a great quality to have. It just shows t...2022-06-0633 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAEpisode 1: Facing your FearsIn this monumental first episode of Alternatives to AA, Josh and Monique Robinson breakdown one of the biggest factors in alcoholism and recovery: fear. There aremany factors that contribute with fear, and apparently, people see one thingthat is perceived as the only solution – alcohol. Listen more to discover thesefears and how to confront them so you do not get tempted to drink. Fear FactorTo drink occasionally is fine, but how much is too much tha...2022-05-3029 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AA TrailerWelcome to Alternatives to AA. We're Josh and Monique. Combined we're over 5 years sober and we’re on a mission to make the difficult journey of sobriety easier to manage. We’re not against AA, but we realized we needed to know how to manage the other 23 hours of the day. From communication to relationships to self-care, we’re going to show you how to cope when your triggers try to take you down. Join us every Monday at 6 PM as we uncover not only how to live without alcohol, but how to actually thrive in sob...2022-05-2301 minAlternatives to AAAlternatives to AAWelcome to Alternatives to AAWelcome to Alternatives to AA. We're Josh and Monique. Combined we're over 5 years sober and we’re on a mission to make the difficult journey of sobriety easier to manage. We’re not against AA, but we realized we needed to know how to manage the other 23 hours of the day. From communication to relationships to self-care, we’re going to show you how to cope when your triggers try to take you down. Join us every Monday at 6 PM as we uncover not only how to live without alcohol, but how to actually thrive in sob...2022-05-1700 min