TSG Ep379 - 40 Tips For Staying Sober Under Pressure

Jim Sonefeld is a songwriter, author, speaker, and drummer for iconic 90's rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. Jim fell into a cycle of drug and alcohol abuse in the early 2000's, finally seeking recovery by the end of 2004. He credits his long term recovery to the ‘power of transparency and love’ he found in the 12-Step community. Today, 2024 marks the crescendo of several busy years of projects. Hootie & the Blowfish will play nearly 50 shows across North America this summer during their Summer Camp With Trucks Tour, Hootie & The Blowfish . This comes on the heels of Diversion Books publishing Jim’s memoir “Swimming With The Blowfish - Hootie, Healing, and One Hell of a Ride” in 2022, Swimming with the Blowfish: Hootie, Healing, and One Hell of a Ride . Check out Jims full-length solo record “Snowman Melting - 15th Anniversary Deluxe” which features collaborations with Edwin McCain and his own band's lead singer, Darius Rucker. Snowman Melting: 15th Anniversary Deluxe  Hootie & The Blowfish Swimming with the Blowfish: Hootie, Healing, and One Hell of a Ride Snowman Melting: 15th Anniversary Deluxe Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!  Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc. Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

You may have heard of Monument Records recording artist Walker Hayes from his hit “Fancy Like” which topped every country music sales and streaming chart, spent more than six months at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and also gave Walker his first GRAMMY Award nomination as an artist for Best Country Song. Another thing you may or may not know, is that Walker had his own struggles with Alcohol and through his success is now sharing this journey on his most recent project, Sober Thoughts. Walker finds himself where he so often does – letting fans into his world in a way only he can do. Hayes has always written about his personal experiences from a place of deep authenticity and, sometimes brutal, truth – sharing his fears, insecurities, and demons with the world. We watch him do this on “AA” where he was struggling to stay sober after a whirlwind year, or on “Beer in the Fridge” when he sings “guess I've got to live without you now, cause I couldn't live without that beer in the fridge” during a particularly difficult time where he and his wife Laney were struggling with his addiction. But really, what Walker does with his music, is make people feel seen. This has never been truer than on new single “Same Drunk,” where he sings that everyone is dealing with something and were all in it together. Walker has performed his music, including the Double-Platinum RIAA certified hit “You Broke Up With Me,” to national audiences on Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and TODAY, and he was profiled for CBS Sunday Morning. He just announced his next headlining tour, The Same Drunk Tour, which follows his last arena tours The Duck Buck Tour and the Glad You’re Here Tour. The Glad You’re Here Tour is the same title as the book Hayes released in 2022 with his best friend, Craig Allen Cooper, detailing his journey to finding Christ.    IG - @walkerhayes https://www.walkerhayes.com/   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!  Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc. Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  

Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!    Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast   Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching   Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group   For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com   Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking   Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus   Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.   Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Chandler Rogers is the founder and CEO of Relay, a digital recovery tool that helps people find peer support and shame-free accountability. Through his own personal journey of recovery, Chandler grew passionate about overcoming isolation and banding together with others to find healing through connection. Prior to starting Relay, Chandler worked as a product manager for various tech companies. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Strategy from BYU and lives in the Salt Lake City area with his wife and newborn son. https://www.joinrelay.app/relay-sober-guy   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!    Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast   Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching   Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group   For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com   Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking   Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus   Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.   Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Todd Crandell, THE ORIGINAL SOBER TRIATHLETESM, is a regular guest speaker for school districts, jail systems and detention centers, drug treatment facilities, businesses, organizations and community events nationwide. As someone who has been to the depths of despair, battled addiction, contemplated suicide, destroyed relationships with family and friends, and then did the work it takes to recover, Todd Crandell forms a strong, unique connection with his audience. Racing for Recovery™ has expanded its public speaking reach to include fitness institutions, triathlon clubs, collegiate athletic department, recovery based treatment providers and community centers. https://racingforrecovery.org/ @soberultraman   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!    Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast   Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group   For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com   Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking   Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus   Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.   Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

No matter where your at this year, a super bowl party, birthday party, wedding, funeral, wherever it is, your bound to come into some kind of environment where there is alcohol. And if you are trying to stay alcohol free like so many other people are out there today, your going to need some tools and some tips. For more information on private coaching, our 30 day alcohol free challenge, or just more podcasts and other resources, go to ThatSoberGuy.com and follow us on instagram @thatsoberguypodcast Here are 8 Tips to Party Sober for the Super Bowl! 1. Host your own Super Bowl Party 2. Bring your own N/A Drinks 3. Consider the Environment 4. Assess Your Emotional/Spiritual Fitness Before You Go 5. Make or Bring Some Delicious Food 6. Go With Someone Else Who Is Sober  7. Have Someone you Can Call if You Get Squirrly 8. Leave   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!  Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc. Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)          

Fausto Castellanos is a spiritual advisor, motivational speaker, and clincal counselor. Fausto is referred to as “The Hope Dealer” due to his impact on society. Fausto has worked with celebrities, spoken in front of thousands of people, and has helped start a movement giving away free counseling, food, meetings, and fellowship. Instagram @hopedealerfausto   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!    Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast   Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group   For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com   Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking   Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus   Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.   Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Ray Trapani is the co-founder of Centra Tech and is also the main character in a recent Netflix documentary by director Bryan Storkel titled 'Bitconned'. Bitconned is about the Centra Tech crypto Scam by Ray and his partners. In the true-crime documentary, Ray and his business partners exploit the early cryptocurrency market to scam millions from investors and bankroll lavish lifestyles. When I watched Bitconned a couple of weeks back, it was obvious to me that there was way more to this story and more to Rays life than just scamming people out of millions of dollars. There was a massive addiction problem to pills and gambling, as well as an addiction to the criminal lifestyle. There was also a kid who grew up without a father, that was molested by his step brother, that started taking drugs before he was even a teenager, and an eventual suicide attempt.  I wanted to have Ray on the show to explain more about his life, his addiction, and his recovery. Bitconned Trailer Follow Ray on IG @RayTrapani Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!  Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc. Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)            

Sarah Siegel a vocal advocate for integrative wellness and conscious living, her journey has been marked by personal growth and a decision to break away from an longstanding, unhealthy and habitual relationship with alcohol. She is the creator and CEO of the #dryjanuary event Pure Clarity, a day long mindful drinking event in Santa Monica CA, which includes speakers, panelists, wellness classes, N/A drinks, community, plus amazing brand sampling.    https://pureclaritynow.com/   @pureclaritynow   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!    Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast   Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching   Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group   For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com   Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking   Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus   Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.   Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)          

Derek Castleman is a writer, educator, scientist, data analyst and philosopher. Destroying his career as a teacher, he would struggle with drug addiction and alcoholism for over fifteen years while at the same time suffering from being bipolar. Derek was finally able to achieve recovery in 2018. From mental hospitals to rehabs, county jail to sober living, 12 Step Programs would be his foundation, but he would eventually discover the path of Stoicism to be the key to his sobriety and sanity. From the rooms of meetings to the online community posting as The Sober Stoic, he began his writing career with A Stoic Guidebook for Recovery, as he shares with the world how ancient philosophy can be used to live a better life of recovery. https://the-sober-stoic.com/   https://www.instagram.com/thesoberstoic/   https://a.co/d/e0BxAqJ   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!    Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast   Join Us in That Sober Guy Men’s Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group   For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com   Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking   Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus   Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.   Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)