Episode 27: Ron Sparkman @therecoveringnomadEpisode 27: Ron Sparkman @therecoveringnomad
Creative Sobriety
Ron Sparkman shares his journey to sobriety while travelling the world and discusses the importance of men's mental health.
1:01:10•18 Apr 2025
Travelling the World Sober: Ron Sparkman's Journey
Episode Overview
- Ron shares his journey to sobriety and how he maintains it while travelling.
- The importance of men's mental health and available resources.
- Challenges and rewards of living a nomadic lifestyle.
- The role of SMART Recovery in Ron's sobriety.
- Creating supportive communities for those in recovery.
“I started working on it. I did smart recovery to get myself moving in the right direction because I am I would say not just an atheist but an antitheist.”
In this episode of Creative Sobriety, host Kristen Bear sits down with Ron Sparkman, better known online as @therecoveringnomad. Ron is a digital nomad who has travelled to over 44 countries while maintaining his sobriety. The conversation covers Ron's journey to sobriety, his experiences travelling the world, and his work in the men's mental health space. Ron shares the challenges and rewards of living a nomadic lifestyle and how he has managed to stay sober through it all.
He also discusses the importance of men's mental health and the resources available for men seeking support. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone on their own sobriety journey or looking to support a loved one. Tune in to hear Ron's inspiring story and learn more about the tools and strategies he uses to stay sober and thrive.

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