SLAYINGSOBERPOD

About SLAYINGSOBERPOD

We tell stories of Addiction, Recovery and Hope

Publisher

James Date

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2025

Latest episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jul 2026

   ASH | THE LAWYER WHO FOUND RECOVERY AND GOD IN BALI | SLAYING SOBER |

   She broke her neck. Lost her career. Lost relationships. Lost friends. And still… she couldn’t stop drinking. In this deeply honest episode of Slaying Sober, Ash shares the story of how childhood abandonment, family trauma, addiction, and years of denial led her from becoming a qualified criminal lawyer to drinking herself into complete destruction. She drank at work. She drank before work. She drank in recovery meetings. She drank while trying to detox in mental health hospitals. Then, after drinking two bottles of wine in just ten minutes, she fell down the stairs and fractured her neck in two places. Even that wasn't enough to stop her. This is a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, denial, trauma, mental health, family relationships, rock bottom, and the moment Ash finally found a path toward recovery. From being told she was unwanted as a child… to rebuilding her relationship with her father… to finding recovery and a new sense of purpose in Bali Ash's story proves that even when you think you've reached rock bottom, there can still be a way back. Watch the full conversation and hear Ash's incredible journey from addiction to recovery. What part of Ash's story resonated with you the most? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to Slaying Sober for honest conversations about addiction, recovery, trauma, healing, and the stories that remind us that recovery is possible. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or mental health, please seek support from a qualified professional or a trusted recovery organisation. #SlayingSober #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryStory #AlcoholAddiction #Sobriety #SoberLife #MentalHealth #AddictionAwareness #TraumaRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible #Alcoholism #SoberJourney #Healing #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalGrowth

2. 

   13 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. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Mini Episode | Sober Up with Faye First 100 Days & Hangxiety

   What does the first 100 days without alcohol really look like? In this powerful mini episode of Slaying Sober, Faye Louise Hughes shares the life-changing decision that started on Valentine's Day and became one of the greatest acts of self-love she has ever given herself. From crippling hangxiety, blackouts, and waking up terrified of what happened the night before, to discovering confidence, clarity, healthier relationships, and genuine self-respect, Faye opens up about the reality of life before and after alcohol. You'll hear why 30 days isn't always enough, how the first 100 days can completely transform your mind and body, and why so many people find freedom when they stop counting the days and start rebuilding their lives. If you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, struggled with anxiety after drinking, or wondered whether sobriety could actually improve your life, this conversation is for you. In this episode: • The truth about the first 100 days alcohol-free • How hangxiety impacts mental health • Why self-love and sobriety go hand in hand • The emotional and physical glow-up of recovery • Breaking free from blackout drinking • Building a life you no longer want to escape from If this story resonates with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it today. #SlayingSober #SobrietyJourney #AlcoholFree #RecoveryPodcast #Hangxiety #MentalHealthAwareness #SoberLife #SelfLove #AddictionRecovery #PodcastClips

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