I Blacked Out At Fifteen And Woke Up In A Hospital
We ask a blunt question about drinking and memory: how many times have you blacked out, and what does that say about your relationship with alcohol. I share a personal story of blacking out as a teena...
1 Touko 4min
You Rebuild Self-Trust One Kept Promise At A Time
We talk about the quiet split second before a drink and why it matters more than the dramatic moments. We focus on rebuilding self-trust by closing the gap between what we say and what we do, one smal...
24 Huhti 4min
What If Strength Looks Like Saying No
I’m having one of those weeks where it’s hard to find motivation, but I still show up because consistency matters. I talk myself through staying sober under stress and remind anyone fighting addiction...
17 Huhti 2min
The Not-That-Bad Trap
We talk about the quiet lie that keeps people stuck: “I’m not that bad,” even when something feels off. We name how addiction creeps in, why honesty matters more than rock bottom, and what you get bac...
10 Huhti 3min
Resurrection Vs Repetition
We weigh Easter’s idea of resurrection against the reality of addiction, where “fresh starts” can become the same loop on repeat. We share how autopilot drinking, shame, and negotiation keep the patte...
3 Huhti 3min
Cravings On A Hard Week
We’re honest about a week where cravings feel constant from morning to night, even though we don’t want to drink. We talk through what helps, what feels like a band-aid, and why support matters when w...
27 Maalis 3min
The Question of The Hour: Alberta Separation
We respond to a question we keep hearing lately: whether Alberta is really heading toward separation from Canada. We lay out why the talk is growing, from immigration and public benefits to oil revenu...
20 Maalis 5min
Sober In Mexico
I’m in Mexico celebrating my 50th birthday with my wife and coming up on one year sober, and it has me thinking about how differently I travel now. I tell the story of the time I drank my way into mis...
19 Maalis 6min
