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March 27, 2025 61 mins

In this episode, we hear updates from Sober Dave, Kristen, and Manny as they share their inspiring stories of recovery and sobriety:

- Dave Wilson: Known as Sober Dave, he discusses his journey to becoming a trauma-informed coach and the challenges he faces bringing sobriety talks into corporate settings.

- Kristen: Celebrating four years of sobriety, Kristen shares her experience overcoming alcohol and Xanax addiction and the tools she uses to manage anxiety.

- Manny Vitale: From a former police officer struggling with severe addiction to recovering from multi-organ failure, Manny now helps others through his initiative, 'My Fight Our War.'

Find the full Episodes Below: 

Sober Dave Episode #6: David Wilson aka Sober Dave struggled with alcohol for 40 years

Kristen's Episode #93: For Kristen alcohol melted away the social anxiety and then she found Xanax.

Manny's Episode # 29: Manny was told he had 6 weeks to live and nothing could be done to reverse the damage alcohol had done.

Guests Instagram Accounts

Sober Dave: https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/

Kristen: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlmcavoy/

Manny: https://www.instagram.com/myfightourwar/

 

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