377. Keeping "the work" interesting with Ty, June check in

377. Keeping "the work" interesting with Ty, June check in

What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? This check-in with Tyrone Mulvaney, affectionately known as Ty, brings a mix of honesty, structure and a surprising amount of fun to staying alcohol-free. The chat focuses on what Ty calls “the work” – the daily habits and mindset shifts that keep his 1,000-day no-alcohol commitment on track.

Rather than white-knuckling it, he talks about building an identity as “a non-drinker” and even “a sober legend”, so choosing not to drink starts to feel like second nature instead of a constant struggle. Ty shares how he keeps things from getting stale: a solid morning routine, regular journalling, and a giant wall calendar packed with ticks, workouts and even “little kitty stickers” to celebrate wins.

He describes it as living in a “winning loop”, where small daily victories stack up and remind him he’s moving forward instead of forever “rebuilding again”. Host Danni Carr adds her own experience of that inner tug-of-war – like arguing with herself about getting out of bed to meditate – showing that even seasoned sober folks still have to negotiate with their brains.

Together, they keep things grounded and practical, talking about flat days, low motivation and social triggers without sugar-coating any of it. You’ll hear them break down how to keep the work interesting: track your progress visually, share your wins with someone who cares, write simple daily goals, and focus less on hitting big milestones and more on who you’re becoming in the process.

As Ty puts it, “I can’t lose”, because even on a tough day, choosing not to drink is still a win. If you’re looking for real talk on sobriety, with plenty of humour, structure and encouragement, this conversation might give you a few ideas for your own “sober legend” identity. What could your winning loop look like?