That Sober Guy Podcast

What happens when you stop believing that alcohol is a requirement for connection, celebration, or success?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with Elisa Saunders, recovery advocate, business leader, and former educator, for an honest conversation about women's drinking culture, leadership, entrepreneurship, and building a life with purpose beyond alcohol.

Together, they explore the rise of "mom wine culture," why so many successful women feel pressure to drink, and how removing alcohol can improve confidence, decision making, relationships, and performance both at home and in business.

Elisa also shares her personal journey from addiction to over a decade of alcohol free living, how recovery transformed her career and sense of purpose, and why serving others has become the foundation of her life.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The truth about mom wine culture and why it's become so normalized
• Why alcohol can quietly hold back leaders and entrepreneurs
• How quitting drinking can improve confidence and decision making
• The connection between purpose, service, and long term fulfillment
• Why leading your family and your business is easier with a clear mind
• Practical insights for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol

Whether you're sober curious, alcohol free, an entrepreneur, a parent, or simply looking to become a better leader, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, fulfillment, and alcohol's role in your life.

Takeaway:

If you're looking to eliminate alcohol, improve your health, sharpen your focus, and connect with growth minded men, join our free online men's community, The Victory Circle.

You can also check out our 30 Day Alcohol Free Performance Challenge, designed to help you build momentum, increase energy, and perform at your highest level in every area of life.

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Everyone says they're exhausted.

Burned out.

Overwhelmed.

Stressed.

But what if the problem isn't that we're doing too much...

What if we're doing too much of the wrong things?

Somewhere along the way, we've started wearing exhaustion like a badge of honor while wondering why we never feel our best.

This isn't just another conversation about alcohol.

It's about energy, discipline, performance, and becoming someone you can count on.

In this episode:

• Why we've turned burnout into an identity

• The biggest energy leaks holding us back

• How comfort may be quietly stealing our potential

• Why confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself

• Practical ways to reset your performance and reclaim your energy

If you've been feeling stuck, tired, or like you're capable of more, this episode is for you.

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Want to go 30 Days Alcohol Free? Try our 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge — https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

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What happens when you remove alcohol and start pushing yourself physically?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with fitness coach, host of the Discomfort Required Podcast, and longtime friend Trent Williamson for a conversation about discipline, fitness, mindset, and the life changing power of embracing discomfort.

Trent is 672 days alcohol free and continues to help others build stronger bodies, stronger minds, and more resilient lives.

Shane & Trent discuss the connection between alcohol, health, performance, and personal growth, why discomfort is essential for transformation, and how small daily decisions compound into extraordinary results.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How fitness became a catalyst for lasting change
• Why embracing discomfort leads to growth
• The connection between alcohol free living and peak performance
• Building discipline that lasts
• Why consistency beats motivation
• Practical strategies for improving your physical and mental health
• How to create momentum in every area of life

Whether you're looking to quit drinking, get back in shape, or simply become a stronger version of yourself, this conversation will challenge you to raise your standards and embrace the work.

Takeaway:

If you're a man looking to eliminate alcohol, improve your health, and connect with other growth minded men, join our free online men's community, The Victory Circle.

You can also check out our 30 Day Alcohol Free Performance Challenge, designed to help you build momentum, increase energy, sharpen your focus, and perform at your highest level.
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Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

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Here's a controversial thought...

Maybe nobody actually wants to quit drinking.

What people really want is better sleep, more energy, less anxiety, stronger relationships, sharper focus, and a life they can be proud of.

In this solo episode, Shane challenges the way we think about alcohol, habits, and personal change. Why do we know exactly what we need to do, yet keep making the same choices? Why is changing a routine so much harder than dreaming about a different future?

This isn't another lecture about alcohol.

It's a conversation about performance, discipline, identity, and the gap between knowing and doing.

In this episode:

• Why most people don't have an information problem—they have an implementation problem
• The hidden cost of "I'll start Monday" thinking
• Why sobriety isn't the destination—it's the vehicle
• The power of running a 30-day experiment instead of making a lifetime commitment
• How small daily routines create extraordinary long-term results

If you've been telling yourself you'll make a change "someday," this episode is your reminder that someday starts with today.

If you're ready to find out what you're truly capable of, check out the 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge and start your own experiment.
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Want to go 30 Days Alcohol Free? Try our 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge — https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

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

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

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When UFC legend Dustin Poirier was arrested for public intoxication at an airport on Father's Day, the reaction was immediate:

"He has a disease."

But what exactly does that mean?

In this solo episode, Shane dives into one of the most controversial conversations in recovery: the disease model of addiction.

If addiction is a disease, is smoking a disease too?

Why do we send people to rehab for alcohol and drugs, but not cigarettes?

Why do some people lose control of their lives through addiction while others quit cold turkey and never look back?

Drawing from personal experience, current events, and the work of addiction researcher Stanton Peele, Shane explores the tension between personal responsibility, brain science, recovery culture, and human agency.

This isn't an anti-recovery episode. It's a conversation about asking better questions.

In this episode:

• The Dustin Poirier airport incident and what it reveals about alcohol

• Is addiction really a disease?

• Why nicotine may be one of the hardest addictions to quit

• The difference between addiction, dependence, and choice

• Insights from Stanton Peele's work on addiction and recovery

• Why purpose, meaning, and personal agency matter

• Can both the disease model and personal responsibility be true?

Whether you're in recovery, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or simply interested in the broader conversation around addiction, this episode will challenge you to think differently.

The goal isn't to prove who's right. The goal is to ask the questions most people are afraid to ask.

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

Want to go 30 Days Alcohol Free? Try our 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge — https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

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

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

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