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vol 282. Full-time Job with Jeff K.
vol 282. Full-time Job with Jeff K.
vol 282. Full-time Job with Jeff K.
Thursday 2nd October 2025
Join Jeff K as he shares his journey from college drinking to two years of sobriety, offering hope and insights for those on the path to recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety requires full-time commitment for lasting benefits.
- Alcoholism can affect anyone, regardless of background.
- Community support is crucial in the recovery process.
- Understanding you can't control everything brings peace.
- A higher power can provide strength and guidance.
My life has become so much more manageable because I understand that I don’t have to control everything, because I can’t.
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of triumph over addiction in this episode featuring Jeff K. Jeff opens up about his journey with alcohol, which began during his college years and quickly spiralled out of control. Despite a seemingly typical childhood with supportive parents who rarely drank, Jeff found himself struggling to fit in socially, which eventually led him to seek solace in alcohol.
It wasn't until he was in his late twenties, after a series of failed relationships and the isolating effects of the pandemic, that he realised he needed help. This realisation came to a head when his partner confronted him after a particularly bad night of drinking. Encouraged by a friend in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program, Jeff attended his first meeting and found a supportive community that welcomed him with open arms.
Jeff shares how the AA program has transformed his life, allowing him to experience a newfound sense of calm and manageability. He talks about the importance of treating sobriety like a full-time job and being actively involved in the AA community. Through the program, Jeff has learned to relinquish control and trust in a higher power, leading to personal growth and a more positive outlook on life.
His story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that you don't have to face it alone. What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Jeff's journey offers hope and encouragement for anyone battling addiction. Tune in to witness his remarkable journey and find strength in your own path to sobriety.