Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
David Wilson aka Sober Dave struggled with alcohol for 40 years
David Wilson aka Sober Dave struggled with alcohol for 40 years
David Wilson aka Sober Dave struggled with alcohol for 40 years
Thursday 10th November 2022
Hear Sober Dave's inspiring journey from 40 years of alcohol struggle to a life of purpose and sobriety.
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Brad McLeod
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Sobriety Success Stories
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Sober Dave's Journey: From Decades of Drinking to a Life of Purpose
You don't meet a sober person who regrets being sober ever.
Imagine battling alcohol for 40 long years. That's the story of David Wilson, better known as Sober Dave. In this episode of 'Sober Motivation', Dave opens up about his tumultuous relationship with alcohol, starting from his early days of hard work and hard play. This lifestyle soon spiraled into solitary drinking and frequent blackouts, leaving him feeling ashamed and isolated. Socializing became a distant memory, and the bottle was his only companion. But Dave's story doesn't end in despair.
One day, something shifted inside him, and he decided it was time for a change. He shares the hurdles he faced on his path to sobriety, including the stigma and relentless advertising that glorifies drinking. Yet, he also talks about the brighter side of sobriety—having more mental clarity, the ability to help others, and the immense support from the sober community. Dave's journey is a powerful reminder that while sobriety is challenging, it is incredibly rewarding.
His candid reflections offer hope and motivation for anyone struggling with addiction. As Dave puts it, 'You don't meet a sober person who regrets being sober ever'. Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and is now dedicated to helping others do the same.