SOBER AS F*CK

From blackouts, rage, and shame spirals to full sobriety and radical self-awareness, Marley Doran’s story is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on Sober as F*ck.
In this episode, Marley opens up about growing up around generational alcoholism, navigating Hawaii’s heavy drinking culture, working in the restaurant industry while getting sober, and the moment her partner told her the words that changed everything: “You’ve got to get those demons figured out.”
We talk about the neuroscience behind addiction, emotional regulation, intrusive thoughts, sober routines, relationship healing, recovery outside of AA, and what it really looks like to rebuild your identity after alcohol. Marley also shares why she recently gave up marijuana after over two decades and what it means to finally call herself “sober as f*ck.”
This episode is raw, funny, emotional, and deeply relatable for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, weed, escapism, or self-worth.
Topics include:
• Blackouts and alcohol-fueled rage
• Shame, anxiety, and relationship damage
• Reframe and neuroscience-based recovery
• Working in the restaurant industry while sober
• Mocktails, NA drinks, and sober culture shifts
• Quitting marijuana after quitting alcohol
• Decision fatigue and rewiring the brain
• Healing without perfection
• Identity, grief, and emotional growth
• Learning to feel instead of escape
If you’ve ever wondered whether life actually gets better without alcohol, this conversation answers that question honestly.
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Danielle Moore is not just a sober coach. She is helping people completely transform their identity.
Through her platform Soulber Sense, Danielle teaches that getting sober is only step one. The real shift happens when you become someone who no longer wants to escape their life.
Her coaching is built around a full mindset reset. This is not willpower. This is rewiring how you think, feel, and show up every day.
If you are tired of starting over, tired of white-knuckling sobriety, or feel like something is still missing even after quitting alcohol, this is where the real work begins.
Danielle works with clients to break the alcohol cycle, rebuild confidence, and create a version of life that actually feels good to live in.
You can connect with her here:
Instagram: @danielle.soulbersense
Website: soulbersense.com
If you are serious about change, this is the kind of guidance that accelerates everything.
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Most people think sobriety is the finish line. It’s not. It’s the starting point.
In this raw and unfiltered episode of Sober as Fck*, Ryan and Jess break down what actually happens after the milestones, after the routines, and after the chaos starts to fade.
Ryan opens up about approaching 3 years sober and the unexpected reality that comes with it: peace. Not the fake kind. The kind that comes from letting go of control, slowing down reactions, and finally accepting that life is unpredictable no matter how much you plan.
They unpack:
Why reacting vs responding can change your entire life

The truth about burnout in sobriety and why it hits harder than expected

How journaling becomes a high-level tool for emotional control and clarity

The shift from chaos addiction to calm, and why that transition feels uncomfortable at first

Why discipline and routine eventually need evolution to avoid stagnation

The real impact sobriety has on relationships, communication, and conflict

How independence, boundaries, and self-responsibility shape the next generation

This episode also dives into a major mindset shift most people avoid:
You are not in control of everything, and peace comes from accepting that.
Ryan and Jess also share:
Their upcoming May “Level Up” Challenge focused on mental, physical, environmental, connection, and discipline growth

Milestone moments with Ryan hitting 3 years sober and Jess approaching 2 years

How small daily changes, not massive overhauls, create long-term transformation

If you feel stuck, burned out, or like you’ve lost momentum in your sobriety or personal growth, this episode will reset your perspective and give you practical ways to move forward.
Because real growth isn’t about perfection.
It’s about awareness, adjustment, and continuing anyway.
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From meth addiction, HIV diagnosis, and losing everything… to over 7 years sober and rebuilding a life with purpose.
This conversation with Tony Alexander is raw, honest, and necessary.
He opens up about growing up feeling different, chasing confidence through alcohol, navigating identity as a Black gay man in the South, and the reality of addiction at its darkest. This is what people don’t talk about… the grief, the trauma, the loss, and the moments that push you to the edge.
And then the shift.
The moment where everything changes.
Tony shares what it actually took to get sober, stay sober, and rebuild from the ground up. Not perfection. Not willpower. Real work, real accountability, and real community.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re too far gone… this episode proves you’re not.
Follow Tony Alexander and connect with his journey:
Instagram: @aaajr1974
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This week on Sober as F*ck, Jess and Ryan sit down with Catherine Gray, Sunday Times Bestselling Author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, author of Sunshine Warm Sober and her newest release Little Addictions, plus a globally recognized speaker and leading voice in the sober-curious movement.
Catherine Gray has helped reshape how people view alcohol, identity, and mental health. Her work has reached millions worldwide, empowering people to rethink their relationship with drinking and step into a more intentional, high-performing life.
In this episode, Catherine shares her personal journey and the mindset shifts that allowed her to walk away from alcohol and completely rebuild her life. This conversation goes beyond sobriety. It’s about identity, clarity, and raising your standards.
We get into:
• Why you don’t need a rock bottom to make a change
• How alcohol subtly impacts confidence, mental health, and identity
• The shift from using alcohol as a reward to seeing it as a limitation
• How to recognize when alcohol is no longer aligned with your life
• The psychology behind lasting change and self-control
• What actually happens when you remove alcohol and level up your life
Catherine also breaks down the emotional side of letting go, including identity shifts, internal work, and how to build a life that feels clear, grounded, and fully aligned.
If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol or know there’s more available for your life, this episode gives you a direct and powerful perspective.
Connect with Catherine Gray:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedjoyof
🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CathGrayBooks
📚 Books:
• The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
• Sunshine Warm Sober
• Little Addictions (out now)
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