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Living Sober Sucks, But Living Drunk Sucks More.

Audio version of blog articles from Author and Sobriety Coach: Mark Tuschel. Mark presents alternative ideas to make the best out of living clean and sober. Expand your mind, expand your body, learn t... Read more

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How Do You See Yourself?

How Do You See Yourself?

How do you see yourself living as a sober person? How will you behave? Who will you hang out with? What will you be doin... Read more

19 Dec 2012

20mins

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Brain plasticity

Brain plasticity

As former drunks/addicts we do have the ability to rebuild our brain. Brain Plasticity is when regions rebuild and other... Read more

22 Jan 2014

9mins

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Self-justification

Self-justification

Self-justification can work for you or against you. We can easily talk ourselves into drinking "just this once." Self-ju... Read more

27 Dec 2012

20mins

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I just want to quit drinking.

I just want to quit drinking.

I believe that people don’t really want to quit drinking. What they REALLY WANT are the results of living sober. That’s ... Read more

13 Feb 2016

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This really sucks. What should I do?

This really sucks. What should I do?

Quite possibly the hardest part of staying sober isn't simply staying sober, the hardest part is accepting some of the h... Read more

16 Jan 2014

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How do you know if you have a problem?

How do you know if you have a problem?

Do you need to fill out a questionnaire or see a therapist to determine if you have a substance problem? Do you need con... Read more

8 Mar 2013

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The changing perspective of a non-drinker.

The changing perspective of a non-drinker.

I was emailed a question from someone and they were wondering if my perspective on drinking has changed through my lates... Read more

24 Oct 2014

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What image do you project?

What image do you project?

What you pretend to be makes a big difference not only in how others see you and treat you, but how you feel about YOURS... Read more

5 Feb 2014

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What does an alcoholic look like?

What does an alcoholic look like?

When people think about what an “alcoholic” looks like, most will visualize the stereotypical bar floozy or unshaven guy... Read more

13 Feb 2016

9mins

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Every system works 100%

Every system works 100%

Every recovery system works 100%, until your next drink or use. "Success" statistics can be misleading. The only statist... Read more

18 Feb 2014

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The BEST advice ever.

The BEST advice ever.

Truly the best words of advice I have ever heard were, "Don't make the same mistake twice." This is applicable in busine... Read more

19 Sep 2014

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There's always a reason to drink.

There's always a reason to drink.

Your mind is quite capable of finding a reason to drink or do drugs. Temptations exist every day. Temptations aren’t bad... Read more

17 Jun 2016

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Where will you be in 5 years?

Where will you be in 5 years?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How will your life be? What will you be doing? Do you think it's farfetched to loo... Read more

27 Nov 2013

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What you think is sometimes more important than what you do

What you think is sometimes more important than what you do

Actions are supposed to speak louder than words right? But what you think and what goes on in your mind precedes your ac... Read more

5 Feb 2014

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Our mental reward system

Our mental reward system

Biologically our brains are designed to seek rewards and avoid pleasure. I don't believe you need a degree in neurology ... Read more

18 Feb 2014

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Accepting the irrational and illogical.

Accepting the irrational and illogical.

This article isn't strictly about substance misuse; it's about trying to have a calmer, more enjoyable experience of liv... Read more

7 Apr 2013

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The "Won't it be great when." delusion.

The "Won't it be great when." delusion.

This is a healthy delusion. Without it an individual has no hope or internal drive. But we need to be realistic about "h... Read more

16 Nov 2013

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The difference between Mental Health and mental illness.

The difference between Mental Health and mental illness.

How are you helped when you talk about all the bad and wrong things you've done as a drunk? There is value in acknowledg... Read more

26 Feb 2014

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When does this get easier?

When does this get easier?

When does staying sober get easier? Understanding that it may not necessarily get easier can be beneficial for sustained... Read more

21 Jan 2013

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America's history of booze and bars.

America's history of booze and bars.

America has a long (and often dark) history with alcohol and bars. This podcast is a brief summary of that history. I al... Read more

22 Apr 2013

20mins

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