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Barry Adkins shares the tragic story of losing his 18-year-old son, Kevin, to alcohol poisoning. Kevin wasn’t an addict; he was a good kid celebrating a housewarming party. But one night of binge drinking resulted in a fatal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.36, changing the Adkins family forever.

Barry joins us to discuss the often-overlooked dangers of alcohol, the reality of "functioning" drinking, and his incredible 1,400-mile walk to Montana to honor his son. This conversation is a must-watch for every parent, teenager, and anyone who thinks "it won't happen to me."

In this video, we cover:

The devastating moment the police delivered the news.

The hidden dangers of binge drinking and alcohol toxicity.

Why parents need to talk to their kids about alcohol early.

Barry’s mission to spread awareness and save lives.

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Battling alcohol addiction, cocaine abuse, and complete life collapse — and how he got sober after years of trying everything.

Raw and unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to quit alcohol and stay sober.

If you're struggling with binge drinking, alcohol dependency, or want to quit drinking for good — this episode will speak directly to you.

What we talk about in this episode:

The brutal cycle of alcohol and cocaine addiction

What withdrawal and recovery felt like

Why rehab and therapy didn’t work for Alcohol

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Rebuilding a sober life from rock bottom

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What Cirrhosis and near Kidney Failure Taught Me Qutting Drinking. By 28 years old, I was diagnosed with alcohol-induced cirrhosis, my liver was failing, and my skin turned yellow. I was vomiting blood, hallucinating, and still couldn’t stop drinking.

This is the what long-term alcohol abuse can do to your body — and your life. I ignored every sign of liver damage, until I was hospitalized multiple times for pancreatitis, ascites, and a hernia so severe my intestines were sticking out.

What 14 years of heavy drinking did to my body

The real symptoms of alcohol-related liver disease

Why cirrhosis has no cure

How I finally got sober

If you think you’re drinking too much, or wondering how bad it can really get — this is your warning. Alcohol is a drug, and it nearly took everything from me.

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I finally found something that helped me quit drinking for good.

Shana shares her powerful journey through childhood trauma, emotional abuse, addiction, and a near-death domestic violence encounter that changed everything. From drinking a bottle and a half of wine every day to surviving an attempted murder by her ex-partner, her story is one of pain and survival.

How traditional therapy and medication failed to stop her drinking

The unconventional methods that finally helped her quit alcohol:

The Sinclair Method

Medical cannabis for trauma

Ketamine-assisted therapy under supervision

Integrative psychiatry and natural healing

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A former Scottish detective shares the brutal truth about alcohol, PTSD, and nearly losing everything because of drinking.

For 17 years, Dale worked some of Scotland’s darkest cases — suicides, murders, and drug deaths. But what the public didn’t see was what happened after his shift: drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey every week just to numb the trauma.

📌 Topics Covered in This Video:

The emotional toll of being a detective facing death daily

Drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey per week to cope

How PTSD and desensitization damaged his marriage and mental health

The normalization of alcohol in police culture and family life

The moment his wife threatened to take the kids — his rock bottom

Blackouts, hiding vodka, and the lies of high-functioning alcoholism

When his daughter drew a picture of him drinking — a wake-up call

How sobriety helped him reconnect, heal, and rebuild his life

Why mental health support is lacking for first responders

Advice for anyone trying to quit drinking or struggling in early sobriety

The role of audiobooks and mindset shifts in staying sober

Books Mentioned:

Stop Drinking Expert – Craig Beck

The Easy Way to Stop Drinking – Allen Carr

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Watch Kerri's first video here: I Drank 2 Bottles of Wine a Night for 45 Years — Here’s Why I Quit Alcohol: https://youtu.be/iqgaDmgmKSw

She drank every single day sometimes two bottles of wine a night. No DUIs. No public meltdowns. Just a slow unraveling hidden behind high-functioning routines… until one moment shattered everything.

Now, at 9 months sober, she shares the raw truth about what addiction really looked like behind closed doors, how it affected her family, her marriage, and most of all — herself.

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About Me

My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.

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Quitting alcohol didn’t just change my habits — it rewired my life.

After 2+ years of sobriety, I’ve experienced healing in ways I never imagined. In this video, I’m sharing 28 lessons that hit hard — from emotional shifts to physical transformation — and the truth about what it’s really like to live alcohol-free long-term.

What you’ll learn in this video:

The unexpected side effects of quitting drinking

How sobriety impacts sleep, energy, and emotional stability

Why relationships change (for better and worse)

The difference between surviving sobriety and thriving in it

How to find peace without needing an escape

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About Me

My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.

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After 30 days alcohol-free, I experienced shocking changes in my kidney health, hydration levels, energy, sleep, and mental clarity. Most people talk about the liver when quitting alcohol — but your kidneys are quietly doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes.

If you're sober curious, starting Dry January, doing 75 Hard, or deep into your alcohol recovery journey, comment below!

Topics Covered:

Kidney detox timeline from Alcohol: Days 1–30

Hydration, electrolytes & mood regulation

Why your kidneys impact your sleep, blood pressure, and energy

Emotional healing in early sobriety

Mentioned in this episode:

The Easy Way to Stop Drinking – Allen Carr

The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts – Dr. Gabor Maté

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About Me

My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to help people learn how to quit drinking and stay sober — for good.