In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, host Brad catches up with Jason and DJ for updates on their sobriety journeys. Jason discusses the transformative impact of quitting alcohol on his personal and professional life, including his role as a new business owner and a father. DJ shares his progress since their last conversation, highlighting his involvement in mental health coaching for hockey players and his personal growth in sobriety. Both guests emphasize the importance of taking life one day at a time and surrounding themselves with supportive communities.
Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberbuilder/
DJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djaymcgrathhockey/
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:45 Jason's Journey Begins
01:47 Life Changes After Quitting Alcohol
04:24 Challenges in the Construction Industry
08:39 The Turning Point: Dry January
19:33 The Emotional Struggle of Quitting
25:24 Reflecting on the Journey
30:18 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
32:47 Catching Up with DJ
33:27 Reflecting on Personal Growth
34:29 The Journey of Sobriety
36:02 Overcoming Challenges in Sobriety
37:29 The Role of Hockey in Recovery
39:35 Supporting Young Athletes
41:14 The Impact of Social Media
42:52 Family Support and Relationships
45:19 The Power of Sharing Stories
46:00 Embracing Sobriety and New Opportunities
49:59 Hosting the Mental Health Hockey Tournament
51:03 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.