The Sober and Happy Podcast
Have you tried everything, but you still can’t make sobriety stick? Or maybe you are sober, but you feel like there should be something more to your new sober life? There are many paths to getting sober, but whatever path you choose, quitting drinking is only the beginning. Tim has over a decade of sobriety and has gone through the journey from rehab to 12-step programs, to finally discovering his own path to recovery and happiness. He has transformed from the daily battle of trying to stay sober to learning to love himself and his life so much that he no longer needs to drink. In the Sober and Happy Podcast, you will learn how to discover yourself and blaze your own path, methods to help you along your journey to recovery, and motivation to help live a sober and happy life.
The Sober and Happy Podcast
#127: A Fresh Start (And Why I Took A Break)
I’m back! After taking some time off from the podcast, I want to share openly about where I’ve been, what I learned, and what you can expect going forward.
First off — no, I didn’t relapse. That’s often the first question when someone in recovery goes quiet, but alcohol hasn’t been part of my life for a long time now.
What actually happened was burnout — so much stress that my body started showing symptoms that looked like a stroke.
In this episode, I talk about:
- Why my body reacted so strongly even when my mind didn’t feel stressed
- What I learned about the disconnect between body and mind (especially for those of us who are neurodivergent)
- How stepping away helped me re-discover authenticity and what really matters
- The changes I’m making to the podcast, social media, and community moving forward
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, lost sight of yourself, or wondered how to balance recovery with real-life stress, this episode is for you.
I’ll also share how you can get more involved — from submitting ideas for future episodes, to possibly being part of a conversation on the show, to connecting through writing and new community spaces I’ll be creating.