That Sober Guy Podcast

What happens when you stop believing that alcohol is a requirement for connection, celebration, or success?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with Elisa Saunders, recovery advocate, business leader, and former educator, for an honest conversation about women's drinking culture, leadership, entrepreneurship, and building a life with purpose beyond alcohol.

Together, they explore the rise of "mom wine culture...

Everyone says they're exhausted.

Burned out.

Overwhelmed.

Stressed.

But what if the problem isn't that we're doing too much...

What if we're doing too much of the wrong things?

Somewhere along the way, we've started wearing exhaustion like a badge of honor while wondering why we never feel our best.

This isn't just another conversation about alcohol.

It's about energy, discipline, performance, and becoming someone you can count on.

What happens when you remove alcohol and start pushing yourself physically?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with fitness coach, host of the Discomfort Required Podcast, and longtime friend Trent Williamson for a conversation about discipline, fitness, mindset, and the life changing power of embracing discomfort.

Trent is 672 days alcohol free and continues to help others build stronger bodies, stronger mi...

Here's a controversial thought...

Maybe nobody actually wants to quit drinking.

What people really want is better sleep, more energy, less anxiety, stronger relationships, sharper focus, and a life they can be proud of.

In this solo episode, Shane challenges the way we think about alcohol, habits, and personal change. Why do we know exactly what we need to do, yet keep making the same choices? Why is changing a routine so much hard...

When UFC legend Dustin Poirier was arrested for public intoxication at an airport on Father's Day, the reaction was immediate:

"He has a disease."

But what exactly does that mean?

In this solo episode, Shane dives into one of the most controversial conversations in recovery: the disease model of addiction.

If addiction is a disease, is smoking a disease too?

Why do we send people to rehab for alcohol and drugs, but not cigarettes?

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What has changed about recovery, sobriety, and alcohol over the last decade?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer sits down with Paul Churchill, founder and host of the Recovery Elevator Podcast, for a conversation that has been more than ten years in the making.

Shane and Paul both launched their podcasts in the early days of the modern sobriety movement and have spent years talking with thousands of people navig...

What happens when the dream you've spent your entire life chasing comes to an end?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with former NFL linebacker Brandon Siler to discuss identity, purpose, leadership, mental health, and life after professional sports.

Brandon shares his journey from being a standout athlete at the University of Florida and captain of a National Championship team to spending six seasons in th...

Something strange is happening.

People are drinking less alcohol. Not because they joined a recovery program. Not because they found religion. Not because they suddenly became health gurus.

Instead, they’re taking Ozempic, talking to AI companions, binge-watching Netflix, ordering DoorDash, and staying home.

In this solo episode, Shane dives into one of the biggest cultural shifts happening right now. What if alcohol isn't di...

What happens when someone stays sober for 11 years... and still ends up relapsing?

In this powerful episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with keynote speaker, bestselling author, filmmaker, and recovery coach Matt Farnsworth to discuss the hard truths about sobriety, relapse, identity, and what it actually takes to build a life worth staying sober for.

Matt shares his incredible story of achieving more than a decade o...

Is addiction really a disease? Or does personal responsibility play a bigger role in recovery than most people realize?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with Dr. Tyler Evans, addiction medicine physician, public health leader, and CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, for a thought provoking conversation about addiction, recovery, personal responsibility, and the systems that influence our health and behavior.

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What if alcohol was never really the problem?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer dives into identity, addiction, purpose, and why he no longer identifies as an “alcoholic.” From recovery culture and the disease model of addiction to faith, connection, masculinity, and personal responsibility, this is an honest and controversial conversation about what real freedom actually looks like.

If you’ve...

Everything Is ‘Self-Care’… Except Quitting Drinking?

Everywhere you look, it’s “protect your peace,” “prioritize your mental health,” and “build better habits.”

But somehow… drinking still gets a free pass.

In this episode, we take a fun, honest look at the irony of modern self-care culture, where we track our sleep, invest in routines, and talk about mental health...

Remember when staying out late, bar hopping, and “just one drink” sounded like a great idea? Yeah… not so much anymore.

In this episode, we’re keeping things light, fun, and real as we talk about the things that used to feel exciting while drinking, but now just sound exhausting. From late-night chaos to hangovers that ruined entire weekends, we’re looking at how your definition of fun changes when yo...

Most men think they can’t quit drinking because they lack willpower.
They tell themselves they need more discipline, more motivation, or to just try harder next time.

But that’s not the real problem.

In this episode, I break down the truth most men never hear: drinking isn’t random, it’s functional. It’s solving something. Stress, pressure, boredom, loneliness, or the need to escape. And when you tr...

Thinking about quitting drinking for 30 days but not sure where to start?

In this episode, I break down a simple, practical step-by-step plan to help men go alcohol-free for 30 days without white-knuckling it or relying on willpower alone. This isn't about perfection — it's about discipline, clarity, and building momentum.

You'll learn:

• Why most men fail to quit drinking
• The biggest mistake guys make in the first week<...

When you quit drinking, one of the biggest fears is this:
Am I going to miss out on all the fun?

In this episode, I talk honestly about the fear of missing out, and why sobriety doesn’t make life boring… it makes life better.

I share how alcohol culture sells us the idea that drinking equals fun, why that belief is so hard to shake, and the mindset shifts that helped me realize I wasn’t missing out, I was leve...

Let me paint you a picture.

You walk into the grocery store for a normal errand… and suddenly the beer aisle lights up like a Christmas tree. You weren’t planning on drinking. You weren’t even thirsty. But out of nowhere, the craving hits.

If you’ve ever found yourself negotiating with your own brain - 
"Maybe just one."
"No, don’t do it."
"Come on, you deserve it."

-  then you kno...

Stress was one of my biggest drinking excuses.

Rough day at work? I deserved a beer.
Bills piling up? Couple drinks would “take the edge off.”
Kids bouncing off the walls? Let’s drink about it.

But here’s the truth I had to learn the hard way: alcohol never removed stress, it just delayed it.

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, I break down practical, real-life ways to handle stress without reac...

One of the biggest fears men have when they think about quitting drinking is this: What happens to my social life?

In this episode, Shane dives into Chapter 3 of his book Sober Guy, How Do I: Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life and answers one of the most common questions guys ask when they start getting sober: How do I stay social without alcohol?

You’ll learn practical strategies for...