Sobertown Podcast

Host: Kevin Beaufrand

KNOWMERGE

In today's podcast, I'm opening up about the transformative role nutrition played in my recovery. From battling alcoholism to discovering the power of an optimal diet, I've learned that what we feed our bodies can truly make or break our healing process. I'll share the exact nutritional framework that helped me not only recover faster but also thrive in my new sober life. If you're struggling with ...

Host: Drifter

Guest: Shana Epps

My name is Shana Epps and I am the CEO and founder of Controlled Chaos where I do sobriety and life coaching and host a podcast. I tried for almost two decades to get sober but kept relapsing. Even while working in the girls and trying to raise my daughters alone. I went through bad relationships, drug addiction, and alcoholism. I finally decided to move back to my home town and get my life togethe...

Host: Kevin Beaufrand

The ethos of Soberflex is represented in each of its letters. By fully immersing yourself into the system, you can expect to find a life that perfectly aligns with what is described in this acronym.

Soberflexing is a journey that goes beyond traditional pathways of recovery. It's about amplifying the triumphs of sobriety through a dual lens: optimal health and pride. This holistic approach invites individual...

Host: Kevin Beaufrand

Soberflexing: what is it and why is it important?

Soberflexing is a journey that goes beyond traditional pathways of recovery. It's about amplifying the triumphs of sobriety through a dual lens: optimal health and pride. This holistic approach invites individuals to embrace their journey with strength, health, and loud, unapologetic pride.

The essence of Soberflexing is deeply rooted in the KNOWMERGE system, a...

Nancy Newton Bio Nancy was born in Houston, Texas, and was a Physical Therapist turned stay at home Mom who dabbled in her Catholic church Music Ministry for a time as she was raising her 3 children.  When she returned to her job as a PT at the age of 46 after a 9-year hiatus, she began her long painful descent into the slow process of becoming addicted to alcohol.  This descent included a resurgence of a food/exercise addiction th...

Host: Kevin Beaufrand

Life Story

Kevin Beaufrand's life story is a compelling narrative of overcoming adversity through resilience and transformation. Tragedy struck early when he lost his father at the age of 11, leading him into a dark period of panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. By 13, Kevin found temporary solace in alcohol, marking the start of an 18-year nightmare filled with lies, vomiting, self resentment, and substance a...

Host: Kevin Beaufrand

Welcome to Soberflex

Join Kevin Beaufrand, the founder of Soberflex, as he shares his personal journey from the depths of addiction to discovering his purpose and creating Soberflex. This platform is about so much more than overcoming addiction; it's a lifestyle revolution for those ready to turn their past struggles into superpowers. 

With Soberflex, you'll learn to flex your sobriety proudly, embrace a h...

Episode 2

Host: Michal Charles aka MMC13

This episode came about organically and was completely unplanned, but it aligned perfectly with the previous Early Days episode! In it, I'm sharing about active cravings I'm experiencing the day of recording in an effort to reach others who are experiencing similar feelings, and perhaps help them take a little encouragement from not being alone in those.

Michal is an American podcaster and...

Host: Michal Charles aka MMC13

Guest: Jonny G

Jonny G aka JonnyG8612 lives in Charleston South Carolina. He grew up surfing and is an animal lover with two tuxedo cats.  He is a self employed gig worker and cryptocurrency enthusiast. He started smoking pot in his early teens and drinking in his late teens, which progressively got worse into his late twenties and early thirties, ultimately leading to severe alcohol withdrawal. Jon...

Episode 1

Host: Michal Charles aka MMC13

In this episode of Early Days, I'll be talking about cravings: what are they, what causes them, and what we can do to resist them. Cravings can feel like a hopeless obstacle in early sobriety when we haven't yet learned other coping mechanisms besides turning to our drug of choice, but there is hope! Please join me while I provide a few possibilities.

Michal is an American podcaster and ...

Host: Michal Charles

No two recovery journeys look the same, but one nearly universal truth is that connection with others in recovery can make the experience smoother, easier, and dare I say it, even fun! The goal of the Early Days podcast is to identify some of the common themes and issues that come up around early sobriety to provide a sense of connection, break down the walls of loneliness, demystify confusing topics and laugh ...

Host: Drifter

Guest: Corinna

I sat down with our amazing Sober Warrior Corinna Alderton...aka Dotty Pot and had an amazing chat as we caught up with all she's been doing over the last couple years. 

Thank you Corinna for all you do in all the sober communities!!

Corinna is also the author of ‘The A-Z of Alcohol and Sobriety: Everything you need to know’ by Corinna Alderton  - available worldwide on Amazon.  Keep focussing  on con...

Host: Drifter

Guest: Marci Hopkins

Transform the chaos of harmful patterns into the clarity of recovery with Marci Hopkins. Her intimate stories of addiction—to alcohol, attention, and the promise of a fresh start—shine a light on the dark places of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. By healing past trauma, making amends in relationships, walking in faith, and creating a joy-filled life, Marci proves that there is a better way ...

AA is not the only route to sobriety. Positive Recovery with Corinna

Thank you to Macca for this topic. Corinna talks about the many resources and  support networks that can help us in our sobriety including communities, podcasts, experience and our tool boxes and refers to her book ‘The A-Z of Alcohol and Sobriety: Everything you need to know’ by Corinna Alderton  - available worldwide on Amazon. 

Corinna is also the author of ‘...

Host: Drifter

Guest: Cyrus

Meet Cyrus Norcross: A Journey to Sobriety and Advocacy Cyrus Norcross started his journey to sobriety on May 25, 2019. But Cyrus is more than his journey through addiction; he's also dedicated to serving others, telling stories, and making a difference.

He has battled his own personal demons and wrestled with alcohol addiction, a journey that led him to the transformative path of sobriety. His story se...

Host: Drifter

Guest: Melissa

Hi my name is Melissa Hubenak. I am a 41 year old mother of three amazing sons. I am also a widow. I began this recovery journey on June 28th of 2021. My childhood was full of trauma including physical mental emotional and sexual abuse.  Both my parents were Alcoholic addicts.  But I never thought that it was the reason I used drugs and alcohol. Growing up I partied because I thought it was fun. I lov...

Host: Drifter

Guest: Michal aka MMC13

Michal aka MMC13 lives in Albuquerque New Mexico with her houseful of 4-legged family. She's an avid animal rescuer and transport driver. Her history with addiction started in her early teens, and her recovery journey began in her late 20s. She's a firm believer that connection beats addiction, there's no such thing as a one size fits all recovery program, and that recovery is not linear, and...

Host: Drifter

Guest: PollyA

My name is Pollya. 31/2 years ago, I opened the door to a new and better life, a sober life. During these last 3 1/2 years I have learnt to manage my life and deal with my emotions on a daily basis without alcohol but with the loving and supportive sober communities in IAS and Sobertown.  Two years into my sobriety, I lost my husband of 19 years Daniel. I have navigated the hard journey of grief withou...