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Sober Bros

Sober Bros

By: David and Daniel
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For people getting sober and rebuilding their lives. Sober Bros is a weekly podcast by brothers David and Daniel. We talk about what happens when alcohol stops running your life and the rest of it still needs work: cravings, relapse, memory, identity, relationships, health, work, trust, and the patterns that pull people backward. We also cover the questions facing partners, parents, siblings, friends, and coworkers. Every episode includes The Field Guide, a companion newsletter on Substack with a custom AI prompt. New episodes every Wednesday. Agreement not guaranteed.David and Daniel Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • How to Recover From Burnout (Without Quitting Life)
    Jul 8 2026

    Grab your free gift in our newsletter: https://soberbros.substack.com/


    Burnout is a threat state from stress, anxiety and depression. We break it down into a simple, research-backed diagnostic.


    You’ll learn how to spot burnout early, tell it from normal stress, and name which burnout dimension is loudest: exhaustion, cynicism, or reduced efficacy.


    Links mentioned:

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    CONNECT


    HQ: https://taap.it/soberbros


    Substack: https://taap.it/soberstack


    YouTube: https://taap.it/sobertube


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    ESSENTIAL TOOL KIT

    BERO: https://taap.it/soberbero

    Nic Nac: https://taap.it/sober-nicnac

    Wispr Flow: https://taap.it/sober-wispr


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    CHAPTERS


    00:00 Burnout: Spot It and Get Agency Back

    02:05 Rejection, Outreach, and Burnout

    06:22 Burnout, Sobriety, and Relapse Risk

    07:43 The 3 Dimensions of Burnout

    14:30 Stress Becomes Your Baseline

    18:18 Why Stress and Anxiety Searches Spike

    20:13 Burnout as a System Mismatch

    26:54 How to Regain Control at Work

    33:50 Simple Burnout Recovery Habits

    37:29 Burnout Is a State, Not a Flaw

    39:49 Free Clarity Tools for Hard Decisions


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    ABOUT US


    Sober Bros is a weekly podcast and newsletter where two brothers share about sobriety and recovery. We’re here to help people rebuild their lives after addiction through truth, education, and trusted relationships, one honest conversation at a time.

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    42 mins
  • Why Rejection Feels Like a Physical Threat (And How to Stop It)
    Jul 1 2026

    Why rejection hurts like physical pain and how that explains the “screw it” switch better than willpower. Subscribe to the newsletter for weekly strategies and exclusive takeaways: https://soberbros.substack.com/


    In this video, you’ll be able to spot the rejection spiral, name the story your brain is telling, and take one agency rep instead of chasing relief.


    We want to hear from you. Comment with your question. Answers to be shared in future episodes. Anything goes. Nothing off limits.


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    CONNECT

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoberbros

    Apple Podcasts: https://linktw.in/hWbrzu

    Substack: https://linktw.in/dvXkDF

    Instagram: https://linktw.in/bRJpXQ


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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 How Rejection Triggers Relapse in Sobriety

    01:04 The Outreach Rejection Spiral

    02:06 Why Rejection Hurts So Deeply

    09:16 When Rejection Becomes Your Identity

    15:44 How Stories Turn Rejection Into Pain

    18:31 Silence, Stress, and Obsessive Checking

    23:59 Rejection, Numbing, and Relapse Risk

    27:50 Use the RAIN Method for Manging Pain

    29:19 Chronic Rejection Can Lead to Burnout

    31:46 Therapy, Community, and Recovery Tools

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    ABOUT US

    Sober Bros is a weekly podcast and newsletter where two brothers share about sobriety and recovery. We’re here to help people rebuild their lives after addiction through truth, education, and trusted relationships, one honest conversation at a time.


    #mentalhealth #healthandwellness #addictionrecovery #sobriety

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    34 mins
  • Anxiety is a Hostage Situation (The Shaolin Cure)
    Jun 24 2026

    Do this before your anxiety takes over. Subscribe to the Sober Bros Newsletter: https://soberbros.substack.com/


    Here’s a practical framework called RAIN to manage stress, anxiety, and cravings effectively. Get key insights from Shaolin philosophy and neurobiology to help you develop emotional resilience and self-control.


    We’ve been dealing with anxiety hard lately, and this is one of the tools that helped. It’s a way to buy yourself a little space and make a better choices.


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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoberbros

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-bros/id1677871922

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberbrospodcast/


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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 The 4-Step Reset for Anxiety and Cravings

    01:03 Your Brain Lies When You’re Triggered

    02:15 RAIN Method Explained

    02:42 Step 1: Recognize the Feeling

    04:42 Step 2: Accept What’s Here

    05:46 Stop Resisting the Emotion

    07:35 Step 3: Investigate the Real Trigger

    08:45 Step 4: You Are Not the Feeling

    11:17 How RAIN Helps With Addiction Cravings

    19:11 Subscribe for the Sobriety Cheat Sheet


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    ABOUT US


    Sober Bros is a weekly podcast and newsletter where two brothers share about sobriety and recovery. We’re here to help people rebuild their lives after addiction through truth, education, and trusted relationships, one honest conversation at a time.


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    This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.

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    21 mins
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