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Sobriety, Now What? with Stuart Cline

Sobriety, Now What? with Stuart Cline

Written by: Stuart Cline - Sobriety Now What?
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Sobriety, Now What? is a podcast for people who are sober — or trying to be — and wondering what comes next.

Each episode offers uplifting stories, practical tools, and real-life strategies to help you strengthen your sobriety, calm your mind, and build a life you’re proud of — whether you’re early in recovery or years in.

I’m your host, Stuart Cline, a master’s-level addiction and mental health counselor and success coach with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, families, and intensive outpatient groups. I share insights from the counseling room, lived family experience, and conversations with people who have rebuilt meaningful, sober lives.

You’ll hear honest conversations with authors, musicians, business owners, teachers, and experts, as well as solo episodes where I break down tools you can actually use to navigate cravings, stress, relationships, purpose, and the emotional ups and downs of sobriety.

I grew up with two alcoholic parents — one who got sober and one who didn’t. Seeing the difference shaped my life and my work. This podcast exists to help you avoid unnecessary suffering and discover what’s possible when sobriety becomes a foundation instead of a limitation.

There is no single right way to recover. But there are common principles that help people thrive — and this podcast explores what works, why it works, and how to apply it in your own life.

If you want support, clarity, and encouragement for living a happier, healthier sober life, you’re in the right place.

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.

Website: www.sobrietynowwhat.com

Email: sobrietynowwhat111@gmail.com

Sobriety, now what? Let’s explore what comes next — together.


Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional mental health or medical care. Listening does not establish a therapeutic or coaching relationship.

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Episodes
  • Ep 34 Why People Still Don’t Trust You After Getting Sober — and How to Fix It

    Ep 34 Why People Still Don’t Trust You After Getting Sober — and How to Fix It
    Feb 24 2026

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    Why People Still Don’t Trust You After Getting Sober — and How to Fix It

    You’re sober.
    You’re trying.
    So why does trust still feel shaky?

    In this honest and practical episode of Sobriety Now What, Stuart Cline explores one of the most frustrating experiences in recovery: doing the work… yet still feeling like people are watching and waiting.

    Through a relatable real-life story, Stuart breaks down:

    • Why trust often lags behind sobriety
    • The hidden habit that quietly damages credibility
    • The difference between discomfort and self-betrayal
    • How small promises shape big perceptions
    • A simple phrase that can begin rebuilding trust immediately

    You’ll learn why rebuilding trust isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being consistent, clear, and honest with both yourself and others.

    If you’ve ever wondered:

    • “Why don’t they believe me yet?”
    • “Why do I still feel pressure to prove myself?”
    • “How do I actually rebuild trust step by step?”

    …this episode will give you a grounded path forward.

    Key takeaway:
    Be honest because it builds trust — with yourself and with others.

    And remember the phrase to carry with you:

    Say it. Then do it.

    🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people thrive in their sobriety.

    Website: www.sobrietynowwhat.com

    Email: sobrietynowwhat111@gmail.com

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    Invitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions.

    Support the show

    Website:
    www.Sobrietynowwhat.com

    Also, check out my blog at:
    www.Boostyourspirit.com

    Please EMAIL me topics that you would like to learn more about at:
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    I would love to hear from you!

    Disclaimer:
    This podcast does not replace the services of a mental health counselor or doctor. Tools, techniques, and strategies differ with each person, and I can not guarantee they will work for you. Any information given in this podcast is only for educational purposes and is not therapy. Even though I am a licensed therapist. This podcast does not constitute therapy or life coaching and this podcast does not make me your therapist or coach.

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    12 mins
  • Ep. 33: What Would You Do If You Needed a New Liver to Live?

    Ep. 33: What Would You Do If You Needed a New Liver to Live?
    Feb 16 2026

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    What would you do if you were told you needed a new liver to survive?

    In this episode of Sobriety Now What?, Stuart Cline talks with Tia about her journey through cirrhosis, alcohol addiction, sobriety, and a life-saving liver transplant. Tia shares what it was like to stop drinking when her life depended on it, endure the long wait on the transplant list, and rebuild her life after receiving a new liver.

    This honest conversation explores the physical, emotional, and mental realities of liver disease, including fatigue, survivor’s guilt, faith, resilience, and the challenges of recovery after transplant. Tia also discusses life after surgery—what people don’t understand about living with a transplant, ongoing medication, and learning how to pace life in sobriety.

    If you or someone you love is dealing with cirrhosis, liver failure, alcohol use disorder, or recovery after a liver transplant, this episode offers hope, clarity, and real-world perspective from someone who has lived it.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Cirrhosis and the warning signs of liver disease
    • Alcohol addiction and stopping drinking to survive
    • Waiting for a liver transplant and organ donation
    • Life after a liver transplant and long-term recovery
    • Finding meaning and purpose after getting sober

    I’m really grateful you’re here—no matter where you are on your sober journey.

    Invitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions.

    Support the show

    Website:
    www.Sobrietynowwhat.com

    Also, check out my blog at:
    www.Boostyourspirit.com

    Please EMAIL me topics that you would like to learn more about at:
    Sobrietynowwhat111@gmail.com -

    Please Like, Follow, and Share
    Please help me get the word out about sobriety now what and share it with 3 or more people.

    I would love to hear from you!

    Disclaimer:
    This podcast does not replace the services of a mental health counselor or doctor. Tools, techniques, and strategies differ with each person, and I can not guarantee they will work for you. Any information given in this podcast is only for educational purposes and is not therapy. Even though I am a licensed therapist. This podcast does not constitute therapy or life coaching and this podcast does not make me your therapist or coach.

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    48 mins
  • Ep. 32: How to Break Out of Loneliness and Boredom in Sobriety

    Ep. 32: How to Break Out of Loneliness and Boredom in Sobriety
    Jan 31 2026

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    Early sobriety can feel surprisingly quiet.

    You’re doing everything “right”—not drinking, showing up to work, paying bills—but inside, something feels off. Not sad. Not depressed. Just… lonely. Empty. Bored.

    If you’ve ever found yourself sitting on the couch, scrolling on your phone and wondering, “Is this what sobriety is?”—this episode is for you.

    In this episode of Sobriety Now What, Stuart shares a simple but powerful story about a man who realized that alcohol used to fill more than cravings—it filled time, structure, and connection. When that disappeared, loneliness rushed in.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why loneliness and boredom are common—and temporary—phases in sobriety
    • How isolation quietly increases relapse risk (without you realizing it)
    • Why waiting for motivation doesn’t work—and what does
    • The “One Connection Rule”: a gentle, doable way to rebuild meaning and belonging
    • Practical ideas for connection that don’t feel overwhelming or forced

    Sobriety isn’t just about removing alcohol—it’s about rebuilding a life that feels worth staying sober for.

    If you’re in that uncomfortable in-between space where the old life is gone and the new one hasn’t fully formed yet, this episode will remind you: this too will pass—and life really does get better.

    🎧 Listen now and take one small step out of isolation and back into life.
    You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do this perfectly to thrive.

    Invitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions.

    Support the show

    Website:
    www.Sobrietynowwhat.com

    Also, check out my blog at:
    www.Boostyourspirit.com

    Please EMAIL me topics that you would like to learn more about at:
    Sobrietynowwhat111@gmail.com -

    Please Like, Follow, and Share
    Please help me get the word out about sobriety now what and share it with 3 or more people.

    I would love to hear from you!

    Disclaimer:
    This podcast does not replace the services of a mental health counselor or doctor. Tools, techniques, and strategies differ with each person, and I can not guarantee they will work for you. Any information given in this podcast is only for educational purposes and is not therapy. Even though I am a licensed therapist. This podcast does not constitute therapy or life coaching and this podcast does not make me your therapist or coach.

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    7 mins
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