Sobriety... Now What? with Stuart Cline
Most sobriety podcasts tell you to stay sober. This one helps you figure out what to do with the life you're building.
Sobriety... Now What? is for people who are sober — or trying to be — and ready to go deeper than just not drinking or using. Each episode explores what it actually looks like to build a life worth staying sober for.
I'm your host, Stuart Cline — a licensed therapist, addiction counselor, and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) with over 25 years in clinical practice — from a locked inpatient psychiatric unit early in my career, to leading an intensive outpatient program, to 18 years of hospital-based clinical work alongside a private practice. In New Mexico I hold two active licenses: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC).
I also bring something no credential can give you. I grew up with two alcoholic parents — one who got sober, and one who didn't. The difference between those two paths shaped my life and my purpose. I know what recovery can cost, and I know what it can give back.
Each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and real strategies for navigating the emotional terrain of sober life — cravings, stress, relationships, purpose, identity, and everything in between. You'll hear from authors, musicians, teachers, business owners, and recovery experts, alongside solo episodes where I break down what works, why it works, and how to apply it.
There's no single right way to recover. But there are principles that help people thrive — and that's what we explore here.
This podcast exists to help you avoid unnecessary suffering and discover what's possible when sobriety becomes a foundation, not a limitation.
You're not alone — and you don't have to figure this out by yourself.
🌐 www.sobrietynowwhat.com ✉️ sobrietynowwhat111@gmail.com
Sobriety Now What? — Let's explore what comes next.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not establish a therapeutic or counseling relationship.
Sobriety... Now What? with Stuart Cline
Ep. 44 Alcohol's Siren Song: Negitive Thinking and Relapse Prevention.
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Alcohol does not always call you back through an obvious craving. Sometimes its siren song sounds like self-doubt, regret, loneliness, shame, and the belief that no one understands what you are going through.
In Episode 44 of Sobriety: Now What?, Stuart Cline uses the story of Odysseus and the sirens to explore how negative thinking and isolation can quietly pull people toward relapse. One painful thought may seem small, but repeatedly feeding those thoughts can create an emotional hole that becomes increasingly difficult to climb out of.
In this episode, you will learn how to:
• Recognize alcohol’s “siren song” before following it
• Notice a negative thought without treating it as the truth
• Use the HALTS check-in: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, or Stressed
• Interrupt isolation by reaching out and borrowing someone else’s hope
• End the day by recognizing your wins instead of replaying your mistakes
• Replace winning or losing with winning or learning
You do not have to believe every story your mind tells you. You can put down the shovel, reconnect with support, and make one choice that moves you toward the life you want.
Learn more at StuartCline.com or LiveUnclouded.com.
If you are experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide in the United States, call or text 988 for immediate support.
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HI! If you would like to find out more things I offer, check out the links below. I am transitioning the title from Sobriety...Now What? to Live Unclouded, after the book title, I am publishing September 1st.
🌐 Website: www.Liveunclouded.com
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🧠 Counseling Services: www.nmcounseling.com
📧 Email: Liveunclouded@gmail.com
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