Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Why So Many Men Never Grow Up — and How Sobriety Forces You To
Why So Many Men Never Grow Up — and How Sobriety Forces You To
Why So Many Men Never Grow Up — and How Sobriety Forces You To
Tuesday 18th November 2025
Lee Davy and Roberto Pastori explore masculinity, creativity, and sobriety in a journey from chaos to consciousness.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety can redefine masculinity and personal growth.
- Alcohol often feels liberating in youth but traps men in silence.
- Creativity can thrive without alcohol as a crutch.
- Writing can serve as a tool for self-connection and processing change.
- Reflecting on old identities can lead to deeper self-awareness.
"You fall out of your life, then you catch yourself inside your life again."
How can sobriety redefine the concept of masculinity and personal growth? Lee Davy and poet Roberto “Bert” Pastori tackle this intriguing question in an episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast. Bert shares his journey from a life intertwined with alcohol to a more conscious existence, where creativity and genuine connection take centre stage.
The conversation dives into why alcohol felt liberating in youth, the societal pressures that keep men silent, and the challenges of outgrowing old identities while still living within the same cultural expectations. Lee and Bert also discuss the emotional economy of men, highlighting how alcohol influences identity and how sobriety can sharpen rather than dull one's creative senses.
Bert’s poetry becomes a spiritual practice of self-connection, offering insight into how writing can be a tool for processing change and understanding oneself. This episode provides an engaging exploration of what happens when we stop using alcohol to manufacture courage and instead meet ourselves authentically. For anyone pondering whether giving up alcohol might stifle creativity or, conversely, set it free, this conversation offers compelling perspectives.
As Bert shares his experiences, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own journeys and consider how sobriety might lead to personal growth and deeper self-awareness. If you're curious about the intersection of creativity and sobriety or wondering how masculinity plays into the broader narrative of alcohol recovery, this episode is a must-listen. What might you discover about yourself when you let go of old habits and embrace new ways of living?