Sobriety Is A Journey With Pete Sousa
Sobriety Is A Journey With Pete Sousa

I Love Being Sober

Pete Sousa is the host of the The Payoff with Pete podcast. A podcast for anyone who is working on or thinking about getting sober. He also calls games for ESPN. Pete has been sober for 12 years and is passionate about carrying his message of...

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I Love Being Sober

Tim Westbrook

Hello my friends, and welcome back to yet another episode of I Love Being Sober brought to you by Camelback Recovery - a proud partner to the most effective way to achieve long term recovery without the pain and suffering and high cost of multiple stints in detox, rehabs, and sober living homes. My name is Tim Westbrook and I am the CEO and Founder of Camelback Recovery here in the always sunny and always sober Scottsdale, Arizona where my team and I over the course of many years have helped thousands of people on their path to long term recovery. I started this show because there is so much misinformation about addiction treatment, mental illness, and addiction recovery in general. There is much more to recovery than just going to inpatient treatment, seeing a therapist, and going to 12 step meetings. Those things are important and AA saved my life. However, to find long term recovery and live happy, joyous and free, there is a lot more to it than just stopping the drinking, stopping the drugs, or stopping any addictive behavior. Sobriety and recovery can and should be fun. That’s not to say that the recovery process is going to be easy and it’s not to say that there won’t be difficult times ahead. However, to live the life that you deserve and for it to be exciting and fun you need new lifestyle habits. New healthy lifestyle habits that promote your mental, spiritual, and physical health. That my friends will lead you to living a KICK ASS SOBER LIFE! Visit CamelbackRecovery.com to learn more about recovery coaching, sober living, and your next step to freedom and happiness.

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Pete Sousa: Finding Strength in Sobriety's Ups and Downs

Episode Overview

Pete Sousa shares his experiences, strengths, and hopes in his journey to sobriety
Importance of building self-esteem and finding courage to have difficult conversations in recovery
Staying connected to recovery and the value of sobriety in living a fulfilling life
Pete's inspiring message of hope and possibility for those struggling with addiction

“You really start to build that esteem we talked about. And you start to build a muscle in recovery that you talked about, where you can find a way to have these difficult conversations, right? It's in recovery.”

Tim Westbrook welcomes Pete Sousa, the voice behind The Payoff with Pete podcast, to share his compelling sobriety journey. Pete, who also calls games for ESPN, has been sober for 12 years and brings a wealth of experience and passion to the conversation. This episode is perfect for anyone navigating their own path to sobriety or supporting a loved one through it.

Pete opens up about his childhood in Philadelphia, growing up with an alcoholic father, and his early experiences with substances like Adderall and alcohol. These candid reflections provide a raw look at the struggles many face on the road to recovery. The discussion takes a deep dive into 'the gift of desperation'—a turning point for many in their recovery journey—and how relapses can be part of the process, not a failure.

Pete also shares insights from his professional life, including his work with ESPN and the motivation behind starting his own podcast. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of building self-esteem, having difficult conversations, and staying connected to recovery communities. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical advice, this episode offers a heartfelt message of hope and resilience.

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