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👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/12 Years without alcohol. How Ed Quit Alcohol.Ed Latimore opens up about the devastating cost of drinking every single day in his 20s, and how getting sober changed — and saved — his life. From falling asleep with a beer on his chest to being drunk at work, at lunch, and in complete denial, Ed shares the painful truth about what alcohol stole from him… and what he had to fight to get back.If you’re struggling with alcohol, stuck in a drinking cycle, or thinking about sobriety, this story will hit hard. What You’ll Learn About Quitting Alcohol:What drinking every day really does to your mind, body, and identityWhy “drinking buddies” aren’t real friends — and how loneliness fuels addictionThe silent shame of high-functioning alcoholismHow childhood trauma and rejection often hide behind the bottleThe real meaning of “rock bottom” — and how close he came to never making it outWhy getting sober isn't just about quitting — it’s about rebuilding from the inside outWhat 12 years sober really feels like (the truth no one talks about)Find Ed Latimores Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@UChRdV5y_b_NfibMxY3V9pjw Find Ed Latimores Book here: https://edlatimore.com/hard-lessons-from-the-hurt-business/0:00-0:30 The Illusion of Community: Why Alcohol is a Poisonous Choice0:31-1:54 The Power of Sharing Your Sobriety Story1:55-4:59 The Root of My Alcoholism: Fear of Rejection & Abandonment5:00-6:17 Alcohol vs Coffee: The Problem With This Common Argument6:18-8:24 Why the Younger Generation is Ditching Alcohol8:25-10:48 The Body Keeps the Score: How Childhood Trauma Leads to Addiction10:49-13:00 Coping vs Healing: Numbing Pain vs Overcoming Trauma13:01-14:08 My Unhealthy Relationship with Alcohol: A Journey of Self-Discovery14:09-18:24 A Mother's Betrayal: How My Mom Bet Against Me18:25-21:03 Is Alcohol a Hard Drug? A Sobering Truth21:04-26:05 A Day in the Life of an Alcoholic Boxer26:06-29:45 From the Boxing Ring to the Page: How a Memoir Helped Me Find Sobriety29:46-33:57 How Boxing Saved My Life: Brutal Lessons, Lasting Sobriety33:58-38:13 How My Boxing Career Fueled My Drinking & How I Fought Back38:14-41:17 The Power of Changing Your Environment41:18-44:19 Why You Don't Need to Hit Rock Bottom to Get Sober44:20-48:09 A Glimmer of Hope: The Power of Finding Purpose After Addiction48:10-52:20 Changing Your Environment: The Key to Long-Term Sobriety52:21-58:59 The Role of Love and Connection in Overcoming Addiction59:00-1:01:09 A Realization at an AA Meeting: Why I'm Exactly Like These People1:01:10-1:04:19 Angel Syndrome: The Guilt of Looking Back on Your Sober Self1:04:20-1:09:56 Do You Have a Drinking Problem? The One Question You Should Never Ask Your Friends1:09:57-1:12:08 The Internal Battle: Understanding Addiction as a Coping Mechanism1:12:09-1:18:26 Advice to Someone on Day One of Sobriety: Go Touch Grass

👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/Alcohol was quietly destroying everything.Leslie opens up about the secret life she lived while battling alcohol addiction: the lies, the shame, the betrayal, the moment her daughter called her out — and the heartbreaking reality of hitting rock bottom while appearing “high-functioning.”Now 33 days sober, she shares what finally made her quit drinking, how addiction impacted her family, and the brutal truth about recovery, relapse, and rebuilding a life you once wrecked. If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, this video will hit home. Whether you're sober-curious, in recovery, or loving someone who struggles with drinking — her story will move you, challenge you, and show you what's possible.

👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/He drank a bottle of alcohol a day… until his body gave out.Andrew shares how years of high-functioning alcohol addiction led to a total physical collapse. From hiding bottles in the house to filling his Yeti cup every morning, he ended up in a medically induced coma.He was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, ascites, and alcohol-related liver disease. His heart stopped three times, he dropped over 160 pounds, and he spent six months in the hospital, fighting for his life with tubes coming out of his body.This is what alcohol did to his body — and how he found the strength to quit for good.Now four years sober, Andrew reflects on the denial, the shame, the near-death experiences, and the brutal truth about what heavy drinking does to your health, your relationships, and your mind.What We Talk About:Hiding addiction behind a “normal” lifeThe physical symptoms he ignored for yearsWaking up in a coma after years of daily drinkingThe long road to recovery: physically, emotionally, and spirituallyWhy he didn’t go to AA — and what worked for him insteadThe toll alcohol took on his body, marriage, and identity

👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/I used to drink 30 beers and a bottle of whiskey a day. That alone added up to over 10,000 calories of alcohol daily.Quitting alcohol, hitting rock bottom at 510 pounds, and what finally pushed me to get sober.Struggling with alcohol addiction? Curious about what sobriety feels like, or looking for a real, honest transformation story? What You’ll Learn:How drinking thousands of calories a day nearly destroyed my healthThe emotional moment that made me finally quit drinkingWhat alcohol withdrawal really felt likeHow sobriety saved my life — mentally, physically, and emotionallyThe mindset shifts I had to make to stay sober.

👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/Drinking for over 40 years to escape a lifetime of pain, trauma, and shame, Dorothy finally got sober at the age of 66. Deep wounds that led her to alcohol — including childhood abuse, the loss of her mother, and decades of emotional numbness.This is not just a story about addiction — it's a story about survival, transformation, and finding hope later in life.In This Episode:– What led Dorothy to start drinking at age 14– The emotional cost of using alcohol to bury trauma– How unresolved childhood pain shaped her addiction– The turning point that led to sobriety at 66– Healing, forgiveness, and finding God after addiction

👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/30 vodka sodas a week. Spent over $40,000 on alcohol. And still, no one thought she had a problem with Alcohol. The hidden world of high-functioning alcoholism — the kind that’s easy to mask, socially accepted, and slowly destroying lives from the inside out.For over 40 years, alcohol was part of her daily routine. From early binge drinking and blackouts to the pressure of looking “perfect” while numbing deep emotional pain, this story is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to hit rock bottom to have a drinking problem.What you’ll hear in this episode:The shocking financial cost of daily drinking (over $40,000)What blackout drinking really feels like — and why no one noticedHow alcohol was used to cope with perfectionism, shame, and traumaThe moment she knew she had to quit — and what happened nextLife after alcohol: 65 pounds lost, clarity gained, purpose reclaimedThe truth about quitting alcohol after decades of daily use

👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/I used to drink 40–50 drinks a week while raising three kids — and no one knew. I looked functional on the outside, but I was slowly dying inside. I hit my breaking point after blacking out the night. That’s when I knew I had to quit alcohol — for good.My alcohol addiction story, what it was like being a high-functioning alcoholic mom, and how I started my journey toward sobriety and recovery. From denial and mommy wine culture to blackouts and emotional trauma, this video covers the real, unfiltered truth behind drinking and motherhood.If you're wondering how to quit drinking, how to know if you're drinking too much, or what sobriety really looks like — this video is for you.💬 Topics Covered:How I went from 40 drinks/week to sobrietySigns of high-functioning alcoholism in momsWhat mommy wine culture doesn’t tell youMy rock bottom moment as a momHow quitting alcohol changed my lifeSobriety and parenting — the honest truthOvercoming trauma without alcoholDealing with mom guilt in recoveryJoining AA and building a sober community

👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/I spiraled into alcohol addiction… and what finally led me to get sober for good.Nicole shares her journey from blackout drinking, trauma, and a devastating DUI, to finally finding hope, recovery, and a life I never thought possible. If you're struggling with alcohol or wondering how to quit drinking, I promise — you’re not alone.Key Takeaways:How childhood trauma and silent suffering led to my early drinkingWhat it was like to function with severe alcohol dependence as a parentThe moment I hit .34 BAC with my kids in the car — and didn’t stopWhat finally made me want to quit drinking (and how I did it)How sobriety gave me back my kids, my health, and myselfAdvice for anyone struggling with alcohol addiction right nowIf You’re Wondering…How to quit drinking alcoholWhat sobriety is really likeHow to recover from a DUI and addictionCan moms be alcoholics?

👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/What truly happened when you give up alcohol for 30 days… and why it will change everything. From the silent grip of gray area drinking to the emotional unraveling and healing that followed, this story will make you question how we define “normal” drinking — and what freedom really looks like.Whether you’re sober curious, in recovery, or quietly wondering if alcohol has too much power in your life — this one is for you.Key Takeaways (About 75 Hard & Sobriety)75 Hard is more than a fitness challenge — it’s a mental clarity reset.It forced Jessica to confront how deeply alcohol was intertwined with her identity and habits.She didn’t plan to quit drinking — but 75 days of structure and accountability showed her how much alcohol was holding her back.Discipline is the doorway to freedom.Sticking to 75 Hard gave her confidence she could do hard things — including quitting drinking for good.When you remove alcohol and replace it with real challenge, transformation begins.

👉Qutting Alcohol? 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/He drank a liter of vodka a day for decades. It cost him his marriages, his health, and nearly his life. But somehow, Mark Sylvester survived — and quit drinking.Mark shares how he went cold turkey without a hospital, without rehab, and without anyone by his side. Topics we cover:What drinking a liter of vodka daily actually looks likeThe terrifying reality of cold turkey withdrawalsHow alcoholism destroyed his relationships and identityFind Mark here: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkSilvester-g3j