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I Drank 68 Beers and a Liter of Gin During a 2 Day Bender

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/Battling alcohol addiction, cocaine abuse, and complete life collapse — and how he got sober after years of trying everything.Raw and unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to quit alcohol and stay sober.If you're struggling with binge drinking, alcohol dependency, or want to quit drinking for good — this episode will speak directly to you.What we talk about in this episode:The brutal cycle of alcohol and cocaine addictionWhat withdrawal and recovery felt likeWhy rehab and therapy didn’t work for Alcohol#liverdisease Rebuilding a sober life from rock bottom👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

I Drank 3 Liters Daily Until Liver Disease Turned My Skin Yellow

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/What Cirrhosis and near Kidney Failure Taught Me Qutting Drinking. By 28 years old, I was diagnosed with alcohol-induced cirrhosis, my liver was failing, and my skin turned yellow. I was vomiting blood, hallucinating, and still couldn’t stop drinking.This is the what long-term alcohol abuse can do to your body — and your life. I ignored every sign of liver damage, until I was hospitalized multiple times for pancreatitis, ascites, and a hernia so severe my intestines were sticking out.What 14 years of heavy drinking did to my bodyThe real symptoms of alcohol-related liver diseaseWhy cirrhosis has no cureHow I finally got sober If you think you’re drinking too much, or wondering how bad it can really get — this is your warning. Alcohol is a drug, and it nearly took everything from me. Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

15 Years of Alcohol Abuse — THIS Finally Helped Me Quit Drinking for Good

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/I finally found something that helped me quit drinking for good.Shana shares her powerful journey through childhood trauma, emotional abuse, addiction, and a near-death domestic violence encounter that changed everything. From drinking a bottle and a half of wine every day to surviving an attempted murder by her ex-partner, her story is one of pain and survival.How traditional therapy and medication failed to stop her drinkingThe unconventional methods that finally helped her quit alcohol:The Sinclair MethodMedical cannabis for traumaKetamine-assisted therapy under supervisionIntegrative psychiatry and natural healing👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

I Drank 10 Bottles of Wine and 2 Bottles of Whiskey a Week While Investigating Murders

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/A former Scottish detective shares the brutal truth about alcohol, PTSD, and nearly losing everything because of drinking.For 17 years, Dale worked some of Scotland’s darkest cases — suicides, murders, and drug deaths. But what the public didn’t see was what happened after his shift: drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey every week just to numb the trauma.📌 Topics Covered in This Video:The emotional toll of being a detective facing death dailyDrinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey per week to copeHow PTSD and desensitization damaged his marriage and mental healthThe normalization of alcohol in police culture and family lifeThe moment his wife threatened to take the kids — his rock bottomBlackouts, hiding vodka, and the lies of high-functioning alcoholismWhen his daughter drew a picture of him drinking — a wake-up callHow sobriety helped him reconnect, heal, and rebuild his lifeWhy mental health support is lacking for first respondersAdvice for anyone trying to quit drinking or struggling in early sobrietyThe role of audiobooks and mindset shifts in staying soberBooks Mentioned:Stop Drinking Expert – Craig BeckThe Easy Way to Stop Drinking – Allen Carr👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.com

Alcohol Took Everything — 9 Months Sober Quit for good

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/Watch Kerri's first video here: I Drank 2 Bottles of Wine a Night for 45 Years — Here’s Why I Quit Alcohol: https://youtu.be/iqgaDmgmKSwShe drank every single day sometimes two bottles of wine a night. No DUIs. No public meltdowns. Just a slow unraveling hidden behind high-functioning routines… until one moment shattered everything.Now, at 9 months sober, she shares the raw truth about what addiction really looked like behind closed doors, how it affected her family, her marriage, and most of all — herself.👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.comAbout Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.

28 Months Sober: 28 Life-Changing Lessons from Quitting Alcohol

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/Quitting alcohol didn’t just change my habits — it rewired my life.After 2+ years of sobriety, I’ve experienced healing in ways I never imagined. In this video, I’m sharing 28 lessons that hit hard — from emotional shifts to physical transformation — and the truth about what it’s really like to live alcohol-free long-term.What you’ll learn in this video:The unexpected side effects of quitting drinkingHow sobriety impacts sleep, energy, and emotional stabilityWhy relationships change (for better and worse)The difference between surviving sobriety and thriving in itHow to find peace without needing an escape👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.comAbout Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.

What 30 Days Without Alcohol Did To Your Kidneys

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/After 30 days alcohol-free, I experienced shocking changes in my kidney health, hydration levels, energy, sleep, and mental clarity. Most people talk about the liver when quitting alcohol — but your kidneys are quietly doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes.If you're sober curious, starting Dry January, doing 75 Hard, or deep into your alcohol recovery journey, comment below!Topics Covered:Kidney detox timeline from Alcohol: Days 1–30Hydration, electrolytes & mood regulationWhy your kidneys impact your sleep, blood pressure, and energyEmotional healing in early sobrietyMentioned in this episode:The Easy Way to Stop Drinking – Allen CarrThe Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der KolkIn the Realm of Hungry Ghosts – Dr. Gabor Maté👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.comAbout Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.

I Survived End Stage Alcoholism – Here’s How I QUIT ALCOHOL

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/0.43 BAC – Doctors Couldn't Believe I Was AliveSurviving end-stage alcoholism, losing everything to alcohol addiction, and finding the strength to finally get sober.Patrick opens up about:How alcohol nearly killed himWhy he tried to detox from alcohol using vodkaThe reality of blackouts, shaking hands, and hiding bottlesWhat it took to hit rock bottom and finally ask for helpHis journey through alcohol withdrawal, treatment, and rebuilding his life👉 If you’re struggling with alcohol or addiction, you’re not alone.This story is for anyone asking:“How do I quit drinking?”“What does alcohol addiction really look like?”“Can you survive end-stage alcoholism?”“How do you get sober for good?”👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.comAbout Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.

I Thought I Had a Drinking Problem — Until I Learned the Truth

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/I thought I had a drinking problem… but it went much deeper than alcohol.I open up about my sobriety journey, what really led me to quit drinking, and how the book In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr. Gabor Maté completely changed how I understand addiction.📚 Books I Mentioned:In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts – Gabor MatéThe Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der KolkTrauma and Recovery – Judith Herman💬 Topics Covered:How to quit drinking alcoholUnderstanding the root of addictionGabor Maté addiction insightsAlcohol recovery journeyWhy sobriety is more than just not drinkingChildhood trauma and addictionEmotional sobriety and healingLiving alcohol-free as a momFirst year sober reflectionsWhat no one tells you about getting sober👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.comAbout Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good. After years of struggling with alcohol addiction, failed attempts to stop drinking, and the emotional toll of living in a toxic cycle, I finally hit rock bottom. Alcohol was destroying my health, damaging my relationships, and robbing me of my future.

I Drank 5 Bottles of Whiskey Every Week… For Nearly 25 Years

👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/kai battled alcoholism for over two decades. Drinking heavily every week for nearly 25 years, his life spiraled into homelessness, hospitalizations, and near-death experiences. This interview dives into the darkest parts of alcohol addiction, mental health struggles, and the long road to sobriety. If you’re navigating addiction recovery, relapse, or early sobriety, this conversation will hit home.He opens up about:Hitting rock bottom with alcohol addictionLiving on the streets of Austin, Texas drunk and homelessThe brutal reality of withdrawals and relapse cyclesHow trauma, ADHD, and grief fueled his drinkingFinding hope again in sobriety💬 If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you're not alone. This story is proof that it’s never too late to change.👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: meghan@thesoberstrong.comAbout Me My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.