This week on Sober Banter, we’re joined by Tim Lineaweaver—a therapist, dad, and four decades sober.
Tim takes us back to 1984, when he first got sober, and walks us through how recovery has evolved (and what’s stayed the same) over the past 40 years. From navigating trauma in sobriety to talking with your kids about alcoholism, this conversation is full of real-life wisdom, humor, and heart.
We dive into early cravings, drinking dreams, and what it means to help others while still protecting your own peace. Whether you’re newly sober or years into the journey, Tim’s perspective will leave you feeling seen and supported.
Want more from Tim?Follow his writing: wreckagetorecovery.substack.com
Reach out directly: tnt410@aol.com
Episode Highlights:
2:36 – Back to 1984: Getting sober
5:13 – Sobriety in the 80s & How Tim got sober
8:43 – Growing up in an alcoholic home
14:31 – Trauma and addiction
19:39 – Upcoming memoir & Earning a degree in sobriety
23:33 – What people misunderstand about trauma
26:09 – Never met someone who regretted getting sober
27:43 – What’s changed in recovery since the 80s
33:09 – The core message Tim wants people to hear
36:49 – Talking to kids about addiction
41:05 – Drinking dreams
43:53 – Tim’s call to sober publishers
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- (02:36) - – Back to 1984: Getting sober
- (05:13) - – Sobriety in the 80s & How Tim got sober
- (08:43) - – Growing up in an alcoholic home
- (14:31) - – Trauma and addiction
- (19:39) - – Upcoming memoir & Earning a degree in sobriety
- (23:33) - – What people misunderstand about trauma
- (26:09) - – Never met someone who regretted getting sober
- (27:43) - – What’s changed in recovery since the 80s
- (33:09) - – The core message Tim wants people to hear
- (36:49) - – Talking to kids about addiction
- (41:05) - – Drinking dreams
- (43:53) - – Tim’s call to sober publishers
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