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Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

Sobriety changed everything for Luc and Mailinn - Updates on the sober life.

Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

Brad McLeod

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Sobriety, Sober, Education, Quit Drinking, Alcohol Free, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.8 • 596 Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, we catch up with two inspiring guests, Mailinn and Luc, who share their profound sobriety journeys and the immense gratitude they feel for their transformed lives. Mailinn,  from Norway, celebrates five years of sobriety and reflects on overcoming severe health challenges and rediscovering herself. Luc, who has been sober for eight years, discusses his initial struggles with moderation, the turning points in his journey, and the importance of community and resilience. Both guests offer heartfelt advice and encouragement to those navigating their own paths to sobriety. Join the Sober Motivation Community: 

https://sobermotivation.mn.co

Luc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marathon2sobriety/

Mailinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soyli91/

 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:34 Encouragement for Those Struggling with Sobriety01:58 Mailinn's Sobriety Journey05:39 Reflecting on Five Years of Sobriety08:39 Challenges and Triumphs in Sobriety14:11 The Importance of Sharing Your Story25:21 Luc Sobriety Journey28:55 Struggles with Addiction29:54 The Turning Point31:06 The Role of Community32:42 Personal Stories of Recovery34:38 The Importance of Self-Prioritization38:21 Maintaining Sobriety42:07 The Journey of Sobriety46:32 Reflections and Advice51:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Sober Motivation Community: https://sobermotivation.mn.co/

Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.com

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Contact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com


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0:00.0

Welcome back to another update episode on the Super Motivation podcast.

0:04.1

Today we've got two incredible people that I've got to know fairly well on this journey of podcasting and sobriety.

0:12.1

First is Maylin all the way from Norway joining us to give us an update.

0:17.1

And then my buddy Luke, Marathon to Sobriety, we go deep with stuff.

0:21.7

We really do in both of these chats here.

0:24.2

We go deep with stuff about the changes and what life's been and a lot of the blessings that sobriety brings to our life.

0:31.0

So I hope you enjoy it.

0:32.1

For anybody out there, I just got this one thing to mention that's kind of been heavy on my heart, I guess, is that

0:38.2

if we keep doing the same thing, we're going to get the same results. So I really want to

0:43.0

encourage anybody out there who's struggling. With getting to where you want to be with this whole

0:48.2

sobriety, alcohol-free thing, you have to do something different. You have to.

0:58.7

Can't keep doing the same stuff, relying solely on willpower just to not drink.

1:01.5

It's exhausting and it runs out.

1:02.7

Willpower runs out.

1:08.8

Everything in our life requires willpower from work to parenting to responsibilities to everything else in life.

1:10.2

And by the time you get to the end of your day when it's you against that next drink,

1:15.0

your willpower is depleted.

1:16.9

Relying on it is not reliable at all.

1:21.4

And this is what a lot of people find out when they join the suburb motivation community.

1:25.1

They're coming together, talking with people being open, honest, and vulnerable

1:29.1

changes the game completely and gives you an incredible opportunity to change your life.

1:35.2

If anybody's interested in joining us on the community, please check it out.

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