In Episode 566, we sit down with two new powerhouses in the sober movement, Margy Schaller & Laura Nelson from Sober Life Rocks to talk about owning your voice, breaking the stigma, and why 2026 is the year sober folks step into the spotlight loud and proud.

Together, Margy and Laura are on a mission: make sober choices normal, celebrated, and loud enough to shake the walls of the Orlando Convention Center.

And speaking of Orlando…

January 15, 2026
Orlando, Florida
A one-day, purpose-driven experience for:
– Sober influencers
– Podcasters
– Coaches
– AF brands
– Wellness leaders
– Recovery advocates
– Sober-curious creators
– ANYONE ready to be seen, be heard, and expand their sober impact

If you’ve ever said, “I feel called to share my story… but I don’t know where to start,” this is literally the room for you.

️ Why normalizing sober choices matters now more than ever
️ What it means to become “sober out loud”, even when it’s uncomfortable
️ How to build confidence, community, and impact in the alcohol-free space
️ Why sobriety is becoming a strength in business, leadership, and culture
️ Why AMPLIFY might be the most important sober event of 2026

Actionable Takeaways from Today’s Episode

1️⃣ Start Saying It Out Loud (Even If Your Voice Shakes)
Your story matters. The more you own it, the more you help someone else own theirs.

2️⃣ Build Your Sober Circle
Connection fuels momentum. Whether online or in-person, find your people or come meet them at AMPLIFY.

3️⃣ Your Sobriety Is an Advantage, Not a Limitation
In business, leadership, creativity — sober clarity is a superpower. Use it.

And if you’re feeling that nudge to step into a bigger version of yourself, come join Margy, Laura, and an entire room full of sober leaders in Orlando:

AMPLIFY Sober Voices — January 15th, 2026
Where sober creators go from “Who am I to share?” to “Who am I not to?”

Let’s get after it. Let’s stay sober. And let’s amplify voices that the world needs to hear.

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Boredom used to be that thing you tried to avoid with a barstool and a bourbon. Now that you’re sober(ish…or working on it), boredom hits different. It’s quieter, sneakier, and honestly, kind of uncomfortable. In this week’s episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane breaks down one of the biggest early sobriety traps straight from Chapter 4 of his new book Sober Guy, How Do I — how to handle boredom without losing your mind or your momentum.

We’ll talk about:

Why boredom isn’t actually the enemy, and what it’s really trying to tell you
How alcohol used to be a “shortcut to stimulation,” and why your brain needs a little re-training
Why high performers, business owners, and dudes who’ve lived life in the red zone struggle with quiet time more than anyone. Practical strategies to turn boredom into clarity, purpose, and progress (yes, really)

Shane keeps it authentic, honest, and slightly ridiculous, sharing stories from his own recovery journey plus some tools that have helped hundreds of men inside the Victory Circle community deal with downtime without sprinting toward the freezer for an IPA.

If you’ve ever found yourself pacing around the kitchen muttering “I just need to DO something,” this one’s for you.

️ Do a 5-Minute Mental Check-In:
Ask yourself: “Am I bored? Or am I avoiding something?” Write it down. Name it. Call the BS out loud.

️ Create a Boredom Menu:
List 10 things you can do instead of drink when boredom hits — walk, push-ups, cold shower, call a dude in the community, read 3 pages of a book… whatever works.

️ Schedule Your Downtime:
Don’t wait for boredom to attack you — plan to be “unproductive” on purpose. Structure actually creates freedom.

Want to go deeper?

Join our FREE men’s community — The Victory Circle to connect with other high-performing guys who are quitting drinking and leveling up in business, marriage, health, and mindset.
Grab Shane’s new book, Sober Guy, How Do I, on Amazon and get all 12 chapters of practical, no-nonsense sobriety guidance.
Apply for 1-on-1 coaching with Shane if you’re ready for serious accountability, clarity, and momentum in your sobriety and life.

Listen in, laugh a little, and remember — you’re not “bored,” you’re becoming awake. Let’s go.

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The holidays are here, the season of joy, family gatherings, food comas, and pretending everything isn't silently driving you insane. It’s also the time when people keep offering you alcohol even after you’ve said your not drinking.

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest challenges for men in recovery: staying sober, calm, and grounded during holiday stress and social pressure. If you’re navigating family triggers, office parties, travel chaos, loneliness, or just trying not to slap Uncle Larry with a cold turkey leg, this episode is for you.

Inside this episode, we break down:

• How to stay sober during the holidays

• How to handle family stress, triggers, and awkward drinking pressure

• How to create boundaries without feeling guilty

• How to keep your mindset strong and your sobriety solid

• How to survive holiday gatherings alcohol-free, and still have a good time

• Simple tools to stay calm, centered, and connected

Shane shares real stories, practical tips, and a humorous take on navigating holiday chaos while staying sober. You’ll walk away with a plan, confidence, and a few laughs along the way.

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In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with fashion entrepreneur, social commerce innovator, and newly minted author Christos Garkinos, a man whose journey from Detroit to luxury fashion, Bravo TV, and running a $100M live-streaming network is impressive enough… but who's even more proud of one thing: staying sober.

Christos opens up about growing up with Greek immigrant parents, working with major brands like Disney and Virgin Megastores, pioneering the luxury resale world, and ultimately launching Covet by Christos, a massive community-driven luxury platform featured in places like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and The New York Times. But his latest creation might be his most personal yet: his first book, Covet the Comeback.

Together, Shane and Christos unpack why consistency matters, not just in sobriety, but in business, identity, spiritual growth, and making a comeback when life humbles you. They talk about what it means to just show up, surrender control, and let God work in places hustle alone won't fix.

• Comebacks require consistency, not perfection.
Just show up, tell the truth, and let the work compound.

• Sobriety creates space for identity, not the other way around.
When alcohol stops leading, purpose can start.

• God moves when you move.
Taking action opens doors that prayer alone can't.

Follow Christos on IG here:

https://www.instagram.com/covetbychristos/?hl=en

Check out Christos's new Book Covet the Comeback here:

https://www.amazon.com/Covet-Comeback-Immigrants-Success-Everything/dp/196437734X

→ Join The Victory Circle – our free sober men's community
Connect weekly with other men committed to quitting drinking, leveling up business, marriage, mindset, and faith.

→ Grab Shane's new book "Sober Guy: How Do I?"
A raw, practical guide to quitting drinking and rebuilding your life with purpose.

→ Want to go deeper? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching with Shane
For men ready to break alcohol dependency and lead at a higher level in life, business, and family.

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A new series from That Sober Guy Podcast

Life doesn't stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still melt down, and sometimes life just feels stale.

That's where "Sober Guy… How Do I" comes in.

Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle's gone and life gets real again. Questions like:

• Sober Guy, how do I stay calm when I get a flat tire?
• Sober Guy, how do I deal with stress at work without losing it?
• Sober Guy, how do I stop comparing myself to everyone else?

Host Shane Ramer, creator of That Sober Guy Podcast, keeps it honest, hilarious, and grounded, blending personal stories, spiritual principles, and practical tools that actually work in real life. No fluff. No guru talk. Just real answers for men who want to quit drinking, lead strong, and win at life.

In this weeks epsiode, Jess from our Victory Circle mens community asked: 'Sober Guy, how do I connect with God or a higher power?' — and man, that's a big one.

💡 Takeaways You'll Get from Each Episode:

• Simple tools to keep your peace when life hits hard
• How to use recovery principles in everyday moments
• Ways to stay grateful, grounded, and strong — without the hangover

⚡ Ready to Go Further?

• 💬 Join the Victory Circle – our free men's community for accountability, support, and real conversations that help you grow.
• 📘 Grab Shane's new book, Sober Guy, How Do I… Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life — available now on Amazon.
• 🔥 Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching with Shane if you're ready to level up your sobriety, mindset, and leadership.

Check out Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE

Join "The Victory Circle", our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout

AMPLIFY Sober Voices Event - https://amplify.soberliferocks.com/

Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge! - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking

For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com

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Life doesn't stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still melt down, and yes — sometimes it can be awkward being the only one at the party who's not drinking.

That's where "Sober Guy… How Do I" comes in.

Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle's gone and life gets real again. Questions like:

• Sober Guy, how do I stay calm when I get a flat tire?
• Sober Guy, how do I deal with stress at work without losing it?
• Sober Guy, how do I stop comparing myself to everyone else?

Host Shane Ramer, creator of That Sober Guy Podcast, keeps it honest, hilarious, and grounded — blending personal stories, spiritual principles, and practical tools that actually work in real life. No fluff. No guru talk. Just real answers for men who want to quit drinking, lead strong, and win at life.

This week, Keith from our free online mens community The Victory Circle asks: Sober Guy, How Do I Stay Cool When Everyone's Drinking But Me?

💡 Takeaways You'll Get from Each Episode:

• Simple tools to keep your peace when life hits hard
• How to use recovery principles in everyday moments
• Ways to stay grateful, grounded, and strong — without the hangover

⚡ Ready to Go Further?

• 💬 Join the Victory Circle – our free men's community for accountability, support, and real conversations that help you grow.
• 📘 Grab Shane's new book, Sober Guy, How Do I… Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life — available now on Amazon.
• 🔥 Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching with Shane if you're ready to level up your sobriety, mindset, and leadership.

Listen now, laugh a little, and learn how to not let life's flat tires wreck your day — or your sobriety.

Check out Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE

Join "The Victory Circle", our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout

AMPLIFY Sober Voices Event - https://amplify.soberliferocks.com/

Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge! - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking

For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com

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🎙️ Sober Guy, How Do I...

A new series from That Sober Guy Podcast

Life doesn't stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still have melt downs, and yes sometimes you wake up to a flat tire… again… and start questioning your luck, your patience, and your entire neighborhood construction crew.

That's where "Sober Guy, How Do I" comes in.

Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle's gone and life gets real again. Questions like:

• Sober Guy, how do I stay calm when things just aren't going my way?
• Sober Guy, how do I deal with stress at work without losing it?
• Sober Guy, how do I stop comparing myself to everyone else?

Host Shane Ramer, creator of That Sober Guy Podcast, keeps it honest, hilarious, and grounded, blending personal stories, spiritual principles, and practical tools that actually work in real life. No fluff. Just real answers for men who want to quit drinking, lead strong, and win at life.

💡 Takeaways You'll Get from Each Episode:

• Simple tools to keep your peace when life hits hard
• How to use recovery principles in everyday moments
• Ways to stay grateful, grounded, and strong — without the hangover

⚡ Ready to Go Further?

• 💬 Join the Victory Circle – our free men's community for accountability, support, and real conversations that help you grow.
• 📘 Grab Shane's new book, Sober Guy, How Do I… Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life — available now on Amazon.
• 🔥 Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching with Shane if you're ready to level up your sobriety, mindset, and leadership.

Listen now, laugh a little, and learn how to not let life's flat tires wreck your day — or your sobriety.

Join "The Victory Circle", our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout

AMPLIFY Sober Voices Event - https://amplify.soberliferocks.com/

Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge! - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking

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We're living in the age of the Reset. Klaus Schwabb calls it the "Great Reset". But were not talking about Klaus Schwabb or his quote that you will "own nothing and like it".

Although some of the following are great things to try, we're also not talking about a reset by cold plunges, breathwork, ice baths. red light therapy or gratitude journaling, either.

We're talking about the one "reset" that's actually changing lives, quitting alcohol.

In this episode, Shane dives into why so many high-performing men, business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs, are walking away from the "work hard, play hard" lifestyle and choosing clarity, peace, and purpose instead.

You'll hear why Reset Culture is more than just a trend, it's a movement of men who are tired of feeling burned out, anxious, and disconnected… and ready to build a new kind of success story that doesn't come with a hangover.

Expect truth, humor, and a few gut punches along the way. (And probably a joke or two about how we used to think tequila was self-care.)

• Why high-achievers are trading late nights for early mornings

• The surprising link between alcohol, anxiety, and ambition

• How sobriety gives you an unfair advantage in business and life

• The difference between numbing out and leveling up

• Why "peace" is the new "flex"

1. Do a Personal Reset Audit: Ask yourself — "Am I using alcohol to escape or to elevate?" Be honest. That answer can change your life.

2. Find Your Crew: You can't build momentum in isolation. Join The Victory Circle, our free sober men's community, where high-performing men connect, share wins, and stay accountable.

3. Get Real Support:

👉 Join The Victory Circle (Free Community)

👉 Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching

That Sober Guy, the number #1 Men's Sober Podcast since 2014 – Helping men quit drinking, take back control, and build the life they were meant to lead.

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