Brad McLeod

Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

Brad McLeod

  • Josh's Escape from Alcohol and Brink of Death to Sobriety.

Josh's Escape from Alcohol and Brink of Death to Sobriety.

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Josh's gripping tale of transformation from addiction to sobriety reveals the power of love and resilience.
55 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Transformative
Compassionate

About this podcast

Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories
Author:
Brad McLeod
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Josh's Journey: From Near-Death to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Surrendering control can lead to personal growth and healing.
  • Family support plays a crucial role in overcoming addiction.
  • Self-love is essential for maintaining sobriety.
  • Therapy can help address underlying trauma and aid recovery.
  • Community and brotherhood provide vital support during recovery.
"If she can love me that much, then I have to be able to love myself."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? For Josh, it was a rock-bottom moment in Italy that sparked his transformation. From a childhood marked by abuse and perfectionism, Josh's journey spiralled into the depths of alcohol dependency, leading to a near-death experience that became his wake-up call. In this gripping episode of 'Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories,' Josh recounts how years of battling addiction culminated in a life-changing event abroad.
With therapy, resilience, and the unwavering support of his family, he embraced sobriety and self-love. Josh shares candidly about the struggles of maintaining sobriety and the importance of surrendering control to find peace. He emphasises that sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but involves deep introspection and healing past traumas. His story is a testament to the power of love, both for oneself and from others, in overcoming addiction.
Listeners will be moved by Josh's honesty and courage as he navigates the complex path to recovery. His journey is filled with moments of vulnerability and strength, offering hope to anyone feeling trapped by addiction. Josh's experience reminds us that even in our darkest times, change is possible and life can be profoundly more vibrant on the other side of sobriety. Are you ready to explore what it truly means to embrace a sober life?
Tune in to hear Josh's incredible story and discover how surrendering can lead to a new beginning.
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