Episode Description

Season Three begins with reflection, intention, and momentum. In this episode of Sober As Fck*, Ryan and Jess celebrate the launch of their third season by looking back on their sobriety journey, sober holiday traditions, and the personal growth that comes from choosing intention over autopilot.

They reflect on their first sober holiday season, including meaningful travels to Boston and Salem, Massachusetts, where connection, community, and curiosity shaped the experience. From meeting fellow sober individuals to bonding with strangers over shared recovery stories, the trip reinforced the unexpected depth that comes from living openly and authentically.

Ryan and Jess share how they rang in the New Year with a quiet, fulfilling night in, highlighting how sobriety has shifted their perspective on celebration, presence, and rest. They discuss the difference between resolutions and intentions, with Ryan choosing “growth” as his word for the year and Jess reflecting on the lasting impact of balance, listening, and restraint in relationships.

The conversation also explores the importance of listening without fixing, honoring personal rhythms, and allowing growth to include rest—not just constant motion. Along the way, they touch on Salem’s history, symbolism, and their tradition of collecting memories through mugs, hats, and tattoos as markers of shared experiences and transformation.

This episode sets the tone for Season Three—grounded, honest, and deeply human. Sobriety here isn’t framed as restriction, but as expansion: deeper connection, clearer communication, and the freedom to create a life that actually fits.

Keywords: sobriety, sober podcast, sober living, recovery conversations, sobriety community, personal growth, intentional living, New Year intentions, healthy relationships, listening skills, sober holidays, sober travel, Boston sober community, Salem Massachusetts, alcohol-free lifestyle, wellness podcast, mindset growth, recovery journey

This episode closes out Season 2 of Sober as Fck* and marks the end of 2025 with a curated compilation of the most impactful moments from every Season 2 episode.

This recap brings together honest conversations centered on sobriety, mental health, recovery, relationships, identity, boundaries, fitness, and personal growth. These moments reflect the vulnerability, truth, and real-life experiences that defined Season 2.

In this episode:
• Highlights from every Season 2 guest
• Conversations about sobriety and mental health
• Lessons learned, patterns broken, and growth achieved
• The importance of community, connection, and accountability
• A reflection on the themes that shaped Season 2 and 2025

We extend our sincere thanks to every guest who trusted us with their story and every listener who supported Season 2 by listening, sharing, and showing up. Your support is the reason this podcast continues.

Season 2 was about progress over perfection, choosing honesty, and doing the work. We are grateful to everyone who made this season meaningful.

From vineyard manager to marathon runner, Tim Taylor shares his powerful journey of stepping away from alcohol and stepping into purpose.

In this episode, Tim opens up about working in the alcohol industry, choosing sobriety, and how that decision transformed his mental health, discipline, and identity. What started as a personal commitment has grown into a public mission: running one marathon every month while raising money and awareness for Alcohol Change UK, an organization working to challenge alcohol culture and support healthier relationships with drinking.

This conversation goes beyond sobriety. We dive into resilience, radical accountability, and how physical endurance can become a powerful tool for mental and emotional growth. Tim shares what it really takes to stay consistent, redefine success, and turn personal change into meaningful community impact.

In this episode, we cover:

• Life after alcohol and rebuilding identity

• Mental toughness, discipline, and consistency

• Endurance sports as a tool for mental health

• Challenging alcohol culture and social norms

• Turning personal growth into real-world impact

Tim is actively fundraising to support Alcohol Change UK. Every donation helps fund education, awareness, and support for people questioning their relationship with alcohol.

Support Tim’s fundraiser:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/tim-taylor-1

This episode is for the sober-curious, newly sober, long-term sober, and anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol and looking for proof that change is possible.