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• Choosing Your Wife and Kids or Alcohol: James' Ultimatum – Trailer

  JOIN THE UNSPOKEN: ⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking⁠James partied for 25 years. Looking back now, he knows he was just a full-blown dopamine addict.He had the life everyone dreams of; the beautiful family, the thriving business, the house. But beneath it all, James never felt loved.Weekends were spent ignoring calls and disappearing into benders. When they ended, the shame hit so hard he’d stop by the bottle shop at 10am just to numb himself enough to face his wife and kids again.In his darkest moments, he’d drive to work and catch himself wondering which tree he could crash into to end it all.Eventually, when his drinking tore the family apart, his wife gave him an ultimatum: them or the substances.The choice he made that day still haunts him.Follow Slaying Sober PodcastFollow Ash ButtersTrigger warning: This episode discusses substance abuse and suicide.Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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• Kacey’s Partner Wanted to Kill Her: Surviving Domestic Violence

  Would you recognise the early signs of domestic violence?Kacey Jackson grew up in a lower socioeconomic town with an alcoholic father and was never shown what a healthy relationship or boundaries looked like.After being love bombed by a new partner, she found herself trapped in a violent relationship just three months later. One night, after five hours of torture and threats to her life, Kacey fled barefoot into the dark and hid in the bush to survive.Now, she’s rebuilding herself piece by piece and sharing her story so others don’t miss the warning signs she once did.Trigger warning: This episode discusses substance abuse and Domestic Violence.Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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• The Billion-Dollar Empire and a Secret Addiction – Trailer

  JOIN THE UNSPOKEN: ⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking⁠Gordon Lownds didn’t try drugs until his 40s. By then, he was a celebrated Canadian entrepreneur who had built a business that sold for over $1.7 billion this year. On a business trip, he met a 27-year-old stripper, “the ultimate femme fatale,” as he called her, and what began as a fling soon turned into a relationship. What he didn’t realise was that she had been battling a serious drug addiction since her teens.By 48, Gordon had become a high-functioning addict himself, excelling at work while living in constant fear that one mistake would expose his secret. A stint in rehab forced him to confront lifelong mental health struggles, including narcissism, and his relationship ended in a wild saga involving bikies, blackmail, and more than $300,000. His story proves that it’s never too late to get sober and start again.BUY GORDON'S BOOK HERETrigger warning: This episode discusses substance abuse, suicide and sex. Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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• How to Help Without Enabling: Addiction Coach Conrad Tracey

  ⁠Conrad Tracey⁠ joins me again on the podcast, this time in the studio. He’s an addiction coach whose own story of transformation shapes the way he helps others break free from dependency.We talked about what it takes to become an addiction coach, the emotional challenges of working with people in deep addiction, how families can support without enabling, setting boundaries without guilt, and staying connected through recovery.We also touched on socialising sober, from handling events when everyone else is drinking to shutting down those relentless “just one drink” comments, plus the biggest misconceptions about addiction that frustrate him most.For the next 30 days, the first 30 people who join The Circuit Breaker will get a reduced rate — just $97/week ex GST for the first 3 month (normally $149/week)Use the promo code: 'SOBER' at checkout to lock in your discount ($52 off per week).This is strictly limited — once the 30 spots are gone, the offer closes.https://pages.addictioncoachingaustralia.com.au/the-circuit-breakerTrigger warning: This episode discusses substance abuse. Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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• A Head Chef’s Battle with Addiction – Trailer

  JOIN THE UNSPOKEN: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeakingWhat’s the first thing you remember doing wrong to someone? Did it hurt them? And if it did, would you call that person now, 10, 20 or even 30 years later, to apologise?That’s exactly what Liam has had to do in his recovery.Liam, an executive chef, always told himself: I’ve got kids. I’ve got a family. I’m an award-winning chef. My career is thriving. I can’t be an addict.But decades of drug and alcohol abuse proved otherwise.His final wake up call came when his son found him in a k-hole, bleeding out on a concrete floor.Now, Liam sits before me, willing to improve for his kids but more importantly for himself. And then comes the one question that stops him in his tracks and leaves him speechless.Trigger warning: This episode discusses substance abuse, suicide, domestic violence and graphic scenes of an overdose.Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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