At Sober Connections we explore personal experiences and narratives about sobriety or the idea of sobriety. We do this through the lens of the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study and use those indicators to help individuals express what happened to them, not what's wrong with them. We also use those indicators as talking points that impacted their use and addiction. Lastly we find out what an individual would like the future to look like and any insights they might share with others that are wondering about sobriety.
Meet your hosts Jesse Mitchell and JR Wolf. In this episode Two we come together to share an honest exploration of their personal journeys with alcohol—how drinking first entered their lives, the roles it played over time, and the moments that made them question its place in their future. Through open conversation, they reflect on the experiences, struggles, and turning points that ultimately led them to stop drinking and pursue a different path. Along the way, they offer thoughtful ins...
27 Dec 2025
Sober Connections: Family's Reward
Rob shares his insightful sobriety journey, revealing the rewards he now experiences and what he has left behind in this interview.
12 Jul 2025
What's It All Good For
Hosts of Sober Connections discuss Robert Waldinger and Marc Shultz's "The Good Life," connecting its themes of relationships, loneliness, and quality of life to the experience of sobriety.
10 May 2025
Price of Admission
In this episode of Sober Connections we discuss some points of the the book "The Good Life" and explore our ideas about the pros and cons of 12 Step Programs.
1 Feb 2025
Drinking Fear
Meet Sarah, low ACE's score, and immense struggle. Sarah walk's your hosts through her journey into addiction. She explains her loving and supportive upbringing and how it contradicted her own struggles with mental health. She shares her powerful story and insightful personal choices that now help her help others.
4 Jan 2025
Are you sure you're not drinking?
In a new interview on Sober Connections with a friend who has had his own journey. We explore Pete's ACE's score and how it impacted his drinking and how it didn't. Pete is an amazing person and an inspiration to others as you will find in our exploration of his past. ACE's Adult Questionnaire: https://www.acesaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ACE-Questionnaire-for-Adults-Identified-English-rev.7.26.22.pdf
9 Nov 2024
The Responsible Party Girl
In a compelling interview, a Sue reflects on her journey with alcohol, linking her drinking habits to key indicators from her ACEs score. Despite recognizing the impact of her childhood trauma, she shares how she maintained a sense of responsibility throughout her life, balancing work and personal obligations while quietly battling her addiction. Over time, however, the weight of her struggles became undeniable, leading her to the decision to quit drinking. Her story is one of resilience, sel...
9 Nov 2024
A True 10
In this episode of "A True 10," we dive into the inspiring journey of Amy, a woman who faced a staggering ACEs score of 10. Despite the overwhelming challenges of her past, Amy has transformed her life through sobriety and self-discovery. She shares her story of overcoming trauma, the tools she used to foster healing, and how she now empowers others facing similar struggles. Listeners will gain insight into the impact of ACEs on mental health and the power of resilience and community support ...
14 Sept 2024
Meeting our co-hosts: Jesse
In a recent interview, co-host Jesse opens up about his difficult early childhood, marked by trauma, an alcoholic father, and the struggles of growing up in poverty. Jesse candidly reflects on how these formative experiences influenced his life, particularly his relationship with alcohol. He draws a direct connection between his father's drinking and his own battles with alcohol, acknowledging the emotional impact of his upbringing. Throughout the interview, Jesse emphasizes the importance of...
14 Sept 2024
Getting to know our Hosts: Wolf
In an emotional interview, co-host "Wolf" opens up about his early childhood trauma and its profound impact on his life. He shares how difficult experiences during his upbringing, such as family struggles and unresolved pain, led him to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. Wolf explains how drinking became a way to numb the emotional scars, but it ultimately spiraled into a destructive cycle. By confronting these past traumas, Wolf acknowledges the connection between his childhood and his d...
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