Slaying Sober

About Slaying Sober

Where we tell stories of addiction, recovery and hope.

Publisher

James Date

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Apr 2025

Latest episode

22 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Ash - the Lawyer who found Recovery and God in Bali

   Ash is the lawyer who found recovery and God in Bali—after years as a party girl, a broken neck, and a complicated relationship with her dad that sobriety turned into her greatest source of love and support. In this episode of Slaying Sober, we sit down on the island of the gods to unpack how a hard‑drinking party girl with a broken neck and a messy relationship with her father became a sober, spiritually grounded lawyer living a life built on service instead of chaos. Ash shares how addiction shaped her identity, how a major injury forced her to finally stop running, and how working a 12‑step program opened the door to a God of her own understanding—and a new relationship with her dad, who is now her best friend and biggest supporter in recovery. You’ll hear: What it really took to go from “fun drunk” to sober professional in Bali. How law, spirituality and recovery coexist in her day‑to‑day life. Why meetings, service and a higher power became the backbone of a life she actually wants to stay sober If you’re a high‑functioning drinker, a professional wondering if sobriety will wreck your career, or someone wrestling with faith and father wounds, this conversation will hit home.

2. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Autism, Ecstasy, Addiction & Finding Freedom with Jim

   From Revolver to Recovery. Jims amazing recovery story. An autistic kid who never fit in, a rave scene that promised connection, and an ice habit that nearly killed him – Jim’s story is a masterclass in how “freedom” can turn into a prison. Jim grew up bullied, misunderstood and late-diagnosed autistic, always feeling on the outside of school, family and friendships. When he found MDMA and the Melbourne rave scene, it felt like magic: confidence, connection, endless love and the sense of belonging he’d been missing his whole life. But that glow didn’t last. Party drugs gave way to dealing, meth and ice, lost jobs, family breakdown and years spent in a garage, completely isolated and shackled to his addiction. In this raw and honest episode of Slaying Sober, Jim and James unpack autism, ecstasy, meth, family violence, shame and the brutal realities of long-term addiction – and then trace the turning point into rehab, accountability and a new life in recovery. Jim shares how he rebuilt from nothing into a role as a peer worker in the AOD space, what “freedom” really means to him now, and why he’ll “walk with” anyone who is willing to take the first step. If you’ve ever chased connection in all the wrong places, struggled with neurodivergence and addiction, or wondered whether recovery can work for someone like you, this conversation will hit home.

3. 

   14 Jun 2026

   Mini Ep: Sober Up with Faye – First 100 Days & Hangxiety

   A six‑month “break” from drinking on a Valentine’s Day flight from Dubai to Sydney became the biggest act of self‑love of Faye Louise Hughes’ life – and the start of her sobriety glow up. In this mini replay from Season 3, Episode 8, Faye shares why 30 days alcohol‑free rarely tells you the truth, and what really shifts when you commit to 100 days. You’ll hear: The Valentine’s Day decision that changed everything Why 100 days beats a 30‑day “challenge” The real‑world benefits: better sleep, glowing skin, energy, and motivation How those first 90–100 days lay the foundations for emotional sobriety Hit follow on Slaying Sober, share this mini with a friend, and tag @slayingsoberpod on Instagram so these stories reach more people who think they’re alone.

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