Sobriety Now What? with Stuart Cline
Sobriety Now what? Uplifting stories, tools and years of experience to strengthen and support you in life and Sobriety from Alcohol or other addictions. Follow and help get this podcast more attention by giving it 5 stars. Together, we can help many more people. Please leave a supportive comment to encourage others to listen as well. This podcast is made possible by listeners like you. Website - www.sobrietynowwhat.com email - sobrietynowwhat111@gmail.com I'm your host, Stuart Cline, MA, a master's degree holder in addiction and mental health counseling, and a success coach with over 25 years of experience leading IOP groups, working with families and individual adults sharing stories, strategies, insights, and inspiration on how to live a happier, sober life. Welcome as I interview authors, musicians, businesspeople, actors, Ph. D.s, Teachers, and more to offer different perspectives on living a life you are proud of. I believe there is no one way to recover, although I do think there are some core foundational behaviors that are similar across different paths. In this podcast, I ask others how they did it, and you get to hear about what works. I also share stories to teach techniques and help uplift your spirits. I grew up with two alcoholic parents. One got sober. the other did not. I liked the sober one better. I avoided the trap of addiction because I saw the carnage all around me. I want to help people get the help they need to improve their lives because my mother did, and it changed my life. Let me help change your life for the better. If you want to hear entertaining stories and learn strategies to help you thrive in your sobriety while mastering the art of managing life’s challenges. Then you are in the right place. This podcast is to help you navigate the ups and downs of sobriety. You are not alone, and if you listen, you will eventually hear your story, but the stories on my podcast have happy endings. Subscribe now and join me in answering the essential question. Sobriety now what? And together, we’ll explore the possibilities That Sobriety has in store for you. Disclaimer: This podcast does not replace seeing a mental health counselor or doctor. Tools, techniques, and strategies differ with each person, and I can not guarantee they will work for you. Any information given in this podcast is only for educational purposes and is not therapy. Even though I am a licensed therapist. This podcast does not constitute therapy or life coaching, and this podcast does not make me your therapist or coach.
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Feeling flat in your sobriety? You’re not alone. In this episode of Sobriety Now What?, Stuart Cline — mental health counselor and recovery success coach — shares three practical steps to reignite your motivation when the spark fades. Discover how gratitude can fuel your day, how small wins rebuild momentum, and how borrowing belief from others can carry you until your own streng...
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Episode 22: Sober Songs – Michael Levin’s Off-Broadway Musical on Addiction and Recovery
Have you ever felt like you were catching lightning in a bottle—only to lose it in an instant? That’s exactly what happened when I interviewed Michael Levin, the bestselling author, musician, and creator of the new Off-Broadway musical Sober Songs.
Due to a technical issue, the full interview wa...
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This is part two of my conversation with Serena Palmer, author of My Two Brains and Me. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to listen to part one first, where Serena shares her early experiences with ADHD and addiction.
In this second half, Serena opens up about:
- The painful moment of truth she faced in rehab
- How her “why” for sobriety has changed over time
- The practices that keep...
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In this first part of my conversation with Serena Palmer—writer, speaker, and author of My Two Brains and Me—we explore her journey through ADHD, addiction, and the shame that nearly silenced her. Serena’s mantra, recover loudly so others don’t die quietly, has become a rallying cry for breaking stigma around addiction and mental health.
In this episode, Serena opens up about:
- G...
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In this episode of Sobriety Now What? Stuart continues the conversation with Colm and Mike, two men with over 70 years of combined sobriety. Together, they walk step by step through all 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing candid insights, personal stories, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Whether you’re just starting out in sobriety, ha...
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Colm & Mike: 35 years Sober - Candid Conversation on AA, Recovery, and Life.
What happens when a retired hostage negotiator, a retired businessman, and a counselor walk past a bar? It might sound like the start of a joke, but it’s actually the start of a powerful conversation.
In this episode of Sobriety Now What, host Stuart Cline (age 56) sits down once again with Colm ...
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Episode 17 – Part 2: Colette Streicher on MAP — A New Way to Heal Old Wounds Without Relapsing
How to rewire your brain, stop the sabotage, and shift your life—without reliving the pain.
If you've ever felt like talking about your past just reopens old wounds… you're not alone. In Part 2 of this powerful series, Colette Streicher, creator of the MAP Method, explains how to...
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Ep 16 – Part 1: Colette Streicher on MAP — A New Way to Heal Old Wounds Without Relapsing
Guest: Colette Streicher, Founder of MAP Coaching Institute
What if the pain from your past didn’t have to define your future? What if you could rewire the beliefs that hold you back—without reliving the trauma that caused them?
In this powerful first part of a two-part series, Stuart sits down ...
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Ep 14: Dedee Pfeiffer
From Friends and ER to Big Sky, actress Dedee Pfeiffer has lit up screens across America. But in this deeply honest and empowering episode, she shares the story behind the spotlight: her journey through addiction, the turning point that led her to rehab, and how seven years of sobriety have opened her up to a spiritual and supernatural awakening.
Dedee gets c...
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🎙️ Ep 14: Jam Alker – From Rockstar Highs to Rock Bottom Lows, Now Thriving in Sobriety
What happens when the dream life crashes hard—and leaves you with nothing but a guitar, a gut infection, and a choice to heal?
In this powerful episode, Chicago-based musician, speaker, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate Jam Alker joins Stuart to share his remarkable journey from rising rocksta...
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Episode 13 – No Days off: Six Months of Daily Kindness with Francesca Donlan
In this uplifting episode, I sit down again with writer and kindness advocate, educator, nominated for a Pulitzer Prize 2 times in journalism Francesca Donlan to celebrate her halfway milestone in her Year of Kindness challenge. Francesca has spent 180 consecutive days practicing intentional, creative acts...
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🎙️ Episode 12 – New Episodes Ahead - and A Daily Phrase to Change Your Life.
In this short but uplifting episode of Sobriety Now What?, your host Stuart Cline—counselor and success coach with over 25 years of experience—returns to say thank you for your patience during a brief pause. Stuart has been recharging and gathering fresh inspiration to bring you incredible new conversati...
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🎙️ Episode 11: Kiss the Girl
Sobriety Now What? with Stuart Cline
Sometimes, it's not the moments we seize—but the ones we miss—that shape us most.
In this deeply personal and cinematic episode, Stuart shares a story he’s never told before. It’s a real-life scene straight out of a John Hughes film: tuxedos, limousines, first kisses, and a missed opportunity that still ech...
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🎙️ Episode Title: W.I.V. and Respect: Keys to Thriving in Sobriety.
In this episode of Sobriety Now What?, host Stuart Cline shares a personal story about a beat-up yellow car that taught him an unforgettable lesson about self-respect. With warmth, honesty, and humor, Stuart unpacks why respect isn’t just about how we treat others—it’s about how we treat ourselves, especially on t...
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Episode 9: Feel the Fear and Jump
🎙️ Sobriety Now What Podcast with Stuart Cline
Fear is part of the journey — but it doesn't have to define it.
In today's episode, Stuart shares a personal, messy, and powerful story about what happens when we stop letting fear control our future... and jump anyway.
You’ll hear about real fear, real belly flops (literally), and ...
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Episode 8: Dr. Jordan Grumet – The Purpose Code: Finding Meaning, Happiness, and Connection
What if the key to happiness wasn’t about achieving grand goals but instead discovering the small, everyday joys that truly light you up? In this thought-provoking episode of *Sobriety Now What?*, host Stuart Cline sits down with Dr. Jordan Grumet, hospice doctor, podcaster, and author of *...
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Episode Title: "Cravings Explained: 3 Stories That Help People Understand Addiction."
Have you ever felt judged by someone who says, “Just stop drinking,” or “If you loved me, you would quit”? If so, this episode is for you—and for the people in your life who just do...
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Just Show Up: The Simple Secret to Thriving in Sobriety
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." – Ferris Bueller
In this episode of Sobriety Now What?, we dive into one of the most overlooked but powerful tools for a fulfilling life: presence. Too often, we go through the motions—distracted, preoccupied, and disconne...
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Podcast Description – Ep 5: "You're Doing Great"
Welcome back to Sobriety, Now What?, the podcast that helps you not just stay sober, but truly thrive in your journey. In this episode, Stuart dives into the power of perspective and how shifting your mindset can turn an ordinary—or even frustrating—day into something great.
Through personal (and hilariously embarrassin...
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Podcast Description for "Sobriety Now What"
Welcome to Sobriety Now What, the podcast designed to empower and inspire individuals navigating the journey of sobriety. Hosted by Stuart Cline—a master's level addictions counselor, mental health professional, and success coach with over 25 years of experience.
Each episode delves into actionable strategies, motivational i...
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