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• I Thought I Had a Drinking Problem — Until I Learned the Truth

  👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ I thought I had a drinking problem… but it went much deeper than alcohol. I open up about my sobriety journey, what really led me to quit drinking, and how the book In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr. Gabor Maté completely changed how I understand addiction. 📚 Books I Mentioned: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts – Gabor Maté The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk Trauma and Recovery – Judith Herman 💬 Topics Covered: How to quit drinking alcohol Understanding the root of addiction Gabor Maté addiction insights Alcohol recovery journey Why sobriety is more than just not drinking Childhood trauma and addiction Emotional sobriety and healing Living alcohol-free as a mom First year sober reflections What no one tells you about getting sober 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: [email protected] About Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good. After years of struggling with alcohol addiction, failed attempts to stop drinking, and the emotional toll of living in a toxic cycle, I finally hit rock bottom. Alcohol was destroying my health, damaging my relationships, and robbing me of my future.

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• I Drank 5 Bottles of Whiskey Every Week… For Nearly 25 Years

  👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ kai battled alcoholism for over two decades. Drinking heavily every week for nearly 25 years, his life spiraled into homelessness, hospitalizations, and near-death experiences. This interview dives into the darkest parts of alcohol addiction, mental health struggles, and the long road to sobriety. If you’re navigating addiction recovery, relapse, or early sobriety, this conversation will hit home. He opens up about: Hitting rock bottom with alcohol addiction Living on the streets of Austin, Texas drunk and homeless The brutal reality of withdrawals and relapse cycles How trauma, ADHD, and grief fueled his drinking Finding hope again in sobriety 💬 If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you're not alone. This story is proof that it’s never too late to change. 👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: [email protected] About Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.

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• 50 Days Sober: How I Quit Drinking 25-30 Drinks Every Day

  👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ My Liver Was Failing — And I Still Didn’t Stop Drinking After years of drinking up to 30 drinks a day, today’s guest decided enough was enough We share shares how alcohol became his identity, what led to his breaking point, and how sobriety has transformed every part of his life — from fatherhood to mental clarity. In This Episode: How alcohol became a mask he wore for years The truth behind drinking 25 to 30 drinks every day Why he chose to quit without a “rock bottom” moment What detox and early sobriety really felt like How sobriety helped him become a better dad, partner, and person Insights from Gabor Maté, AA, and emotional healing work The surprising benefits of quitting alcohol — physically and mentally What’s been the hardest part of your sober journey? 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: [email protected] About Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.

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• Blackout Drunk to 400 Days Sober

  👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ 13 months without alcohol, the truth is… sobriety still isn’t easy. Jess opens up about what happens **after** the first year of sobriety and quiting Alochol This is the part no one warns you about. The *messy middle* — where you’ve stopped drinking, but you’re still trying to figure out who you are without alcohol are how to quit drinking. What’s been the hardest part of your sober journey? 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: [email protected] About Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good. After years of struggling with alcohol addiction, failed attempts to stop drinking, and the emotional toll of living in a toxic cycle, I finally hit rock bottom. Alcohol was destroying my health, damaging my relationships, and robbing me of my future.That’s when I chose sobriety — not just to survive, but to rebuild my life.

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• I Quit Drinking Without Rehab – 75 Hard Changed Everything

  👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ How I quit drinking : 75 Hard — and a decision that changed my life forever. At 45 days into 75 Hard, everything shifted. This challenge didn’t just test my discipline — it exposed my truth about the Truths of Drinking Alcohol. It so much better being sober. In this video I share: Why I quit drinking during 75 Hard How I stayed sober without rehab or AA The books that changed my mindset forever about Alcohol How to start your sober journey today — even if no one else gets it 📚 Mentioned in this video: You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For – Richard Schwartz The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk It’s Not You – Dr. Ramani Durvasula 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: [email protected] About Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good. After years of struggling with alcohol addiction, failed attempts to stop drinking, and the emotional toll of living in a toxic cycle, I finally hit rock bottom. Alcohol was destroying my health, damaging my relationships, and robbing me of my future.That’s when I chose sobriety — not just to survive, but to rebuild my life.

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