Sober Friends
Ever feel like you’re the only one who thinks this way?
The Sober Friends Podcast is for people who are learning that recovery is about more than quitting drinking—it’s about learning how to live.
Every week, Matt and Steve have honest conversations about the challenges that don’t disappear when alcohol does: anxiety, control, relationships, fear, loneliness, resentment, people-pleasing, and the ongoing work of emotional sobriety.
Because getting sober doesn’t automatically make life easier. It just gives you the opportunity to face life differently.
No gurus. No perfection. No pretending to have it all figured out.
Just two friends with long-term sobriety sharing what they’ve learned, what they’re still learning, and how recovery continues to shape their lives years after their last drink.
Whether you’re questioning your drinking, newly sober, or years into recovery, you’ll find practical insights, honest conversations, and reminders that growth doesn’t end when the alcohol is gone.
New episodes every week.
Matt and Steve are members of Alcoholics Anonymous but speak only from their own experience. This podcast is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous.
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hey matt and steve! Mitzi here. Im still listening mostly agreeing however… please don’t use a chat -AI to talk to! Please reach out to real people in AA. That’s how you connect. you rarely talk about calling your”mentor” or socializing,hanging out, with AA friends. We need people. We need to give help to a person and ask for help in real time with what is going on with us. I want you to know who are your AA buddies and how you engage with them. Steve hikes with them. Thats one thing. What else. We watch our kids and we relearn what its like to make friends.
Hi there! I am listening to your episode on autism and adhd, thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed with adhd in early sobriety.
Are y'all ok? I look for each episode on Tuesday mornings.
Good morning Matt and Steve, I hope that your day is going to plan... Really enjoyed the podcast this week. Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know you guys are my meeting in between meetings. When I need some connection I can put my headphones on and check out sober friends. Thank you for that. Truly a gift. As far as planning I find if I keep my plans to a minimum and don't set unrealistic timelines in my mind the day before or 2 weeks before I make it through much better I let go and I let God and I'll get there when I get there or I'll get it done when I get it done. Thanks fellas. Keep doing what you're doing
kindness is a choice. Since I’m self centered I will get defensive. With the program tools I’m able to pause ( my HP is in the pause ) and proceed with kindness. Mick G.
hey! Just noticed this send us a text button, how great. Not sure if the time there so I hope your phone is on silent if asleep; RE: episode 200! I wanted to share with you that I was on a retreat that me and a couple of fellows organized. It was the most magical experience and what we did mostly was just get out our own way and watch the magic happens that comes from when we alcoholics come together. So…here I am at this retreat, I went to my room as I just needed some quiet time, I put on my favorite podcast, episode 200 - about retreats! Ah man, it makes me smile now thinking of these God-moments. Love what you guys do, it’s been a huge part of my recovery as I listening to you in my first days coming up to four years ago, when I was trying to work out how simple it is. Thank you guys! Sending lots of love from UK: Chris 💖