Getting Sober: “The First 90 Days” - FROM THE VAULTGetting Sober: “The First 90 Days” - FROM THE VAULT
Sober.Coffee Podcast
Mike and Glenn share candid stories and practical advice about getting through the first 90 days without alcohol, from meetings and sponsors to triggers and routines. The chat mixes humour with honest reflections on how those early days shaped their long‑term recovery and family relationships.
30:58•7 Oct 2026
Getting Through the First 90 Days Sober: Honest Coffee Shop Chat
Episode Overview
- Accept that the first 90 days can feel uncomfortable and focus on one simple priority: don’t drink.
- Commit to meetings (such as 90 in 90 days) and be truly present—arrive early, participate, and stay to connect.
- Find a sponsor or trusted person who has walked the sober path and can offer guidance through early recovery.
- Create a safe environment by removing alcohol, avoiding high‑risk people and places, and being aware of triggers.
- Build a daily schedule, prioritise sleep, and use tools like guided meditation to manage head‑trash and free time.
“"I would say the first 90 days is going to suck... but one day of sobriety is major. If you did yesterday, you’ve got proof you can get through today."”
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober? This "FROM THE VAULT" instalment of Sober.Coffee circles back to one of their most downloaded chats, where Mike and Glenn break down what getting through the first 90 days alcohol‑free really looked like for them. The conversation kicks off with light-hearted banter about concerts, becoming grandads and being called "grandpa" by Jared Leto at a gig.
That humour quickly shifts into something deeper as Mike shares how his estranged daughter now says, "I just can't wait for you to meet your granddaughter"—a moment he simply calls "proof" that sobriety changes relationships. From there, the two lay out the raw reality of early recovery. Glenn is blunt: "If you're a true alcoholic...
the first 90 days is going to suck." Mike adds that "90 days is a habit driver" and stresses that his foundation in those months is why he’s still sober years later. You’ll hear them bounce between honesty and encouragement as they talk about being a "sponge" in meetings, aiming for 90 meetings in 90 days but actually paying attention, and showing up early, switching the camera on, and staying after to connect.
They chat through practical basics: creating a safe home by removing alcohol, building a daily schedule to fill all those newly sober hours, finding a sponsor or at least a trusted guide, and being cautious about big life changes too soon. Sleep, diet and exercise get a mention, though Mike admits that, in his first 90 days, sobriety was the only mountain he could climb.
The tone stays casual, funny and very human, aimed at people in early recovery, those "sober curious", and anyone chasing "better living"—from grandkids to gigs without a hangover. By the end, you’re left with one clear message: those first 90 days might be messy, but they’re a powerful chance to build a new way of living. Ready to decide what your next 90 days could look like?
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