Brutally Sober

Brutally Sober

Brutally Sober

  • Season 3, Episode 3

Season 3, Episode 3

Tuesday 16th March 2021

Join Joe from Brutally Sober as he finds peace in everyday tasks like grocery shopping and shares listener feedback on his sobriety journey.
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10 minutes
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Brutally Sober
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
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Grocery Store Epiphanies: Sobriety and Serenity with Joe from Brutally Sober

I'm fucking cured, I don't have a desire to drink any longer, and those feelings come and they go, and when I have a solid little moment like that, I'm like, oh yeah, I'm fucking golden, I'm fucking golden.
Picture this: you're sitting in your car at a grocery store parking lot, reflecting on life. That's exactly where Joe from the 'Brutally Sober' podcast finds himself in this candid episode. Joe dives into the everyday task of grocery shopping and how it unexpectedly becomes a moment of clarity and serenity in his journey towards sobriety.
He shares a raw, unedited account of seeing a Miller Lite sign and feeling indifferent, a small yet significant victory in his battle against alcohol cravings. This episode is a patchwork of Joe's thoughts, from his new YouTube channel with Bobby C to reading voice messages from listeners—some supportive, some critical. One listener calls his podcast offensive, but Joe takes it in stride, showing the resilience that's part of his recovery process.
The episode wraps up with an inspiring message from a former heavy drinker who has turned their life around and no longer relies on scrapping beer cans for income. If you're looking for an honest, unfiltered look at the ups and downs of sobriety, this episode offers just that. It's about finding peace in the mundane and celebrating the small wins that make a big difference.