Dan
Dan
S2 E4 : Mike
S2 E4 : Mike
S2 E4 : Mike
Saturday 26th April 2025
Dan and Mike explore their journeys with alcohol, sharing experiences and motivations to stay sober while navigating social challenges.
23 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Friendship Beyond Booze: Dan and Mike's Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
- Alcohol impacts friendships and mental health.
- Building a sober life brings positive changes.
- Self-acceptance is crucial for sobriety.
- Support from friends aids in staying sober.
- Motivations like family and health inspire sobriety.
"It's not about labelling as an alcoholic or giving up forever. It's about different reasons for different people."
In this episode of 'Addict in the Attic', Dan sits down with his good mate Mike to share the rollercoaster of their personal journeys with alcohol. Both men have had their fair share of wild nights and poignant moments, and they open up about the impact alcohol has had on their friendships, mental health, and lifestyle.
Dan, who’s nearing six years sober, talks about how he has managed to stay on the wagon and the five key steps that have helped him maintain his sobriety. Mike, on the other hand, shares his struggles with quitting drinking—sometimes for months, sometimes just weeks—and how his recent health scare has given him a new perspective. The conversation is candid and relatable, touching on how social situations can be daunting without a drink in hand.
Dan and Mike reflect on the importance of self-acceptance and the support from friends that makes staying sober a bit easier. They also discuss the motivations that inspire them to keep going, like family and health, and how these can be stronger than any pint of beer. Mike shares the challenges he faces with his 'tribe'—his close-knit group of friends—and how he worries about their perceptions of him now that he's trying to quit drinking.
The pair delve into the importance of building a sober life and the positive changes that come with it, even if it means occasionally feeling like a fish out of water. You’ll hear them joke about past escapades and reminisce about wild times that now seem like distant memories. But amidst the laughter, there's a serious undertone—a recognition that sobriety is not just about giving up alcohol, but embracing a healthier, happier life.
So if you're curious about how friendship can thrive without booze or looking for inspiration to kick-start your own sober journey, this episode might just be what you need.