In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with friend Jason Coombs, a guy who’s been in the recovery trenches long enough to tell it like it is, and still hold a huge smile of gratitude.

Jason is the Founder and President of Brick House Recovery, a nationwide network of outpatient treatment centers helping people (and families) navigate substance abuse and mental health with personalized, no-BS care. With 15+ years in addiction recovery, Jason has helped thousands of people reclaim their lives, and their sanity.

He’s also the bestselling author of Unhooked and the host of the Get Unhooked Podcast, where he focuses on real-world help for families dealing with addiction.

• Jason’s Book – Unhooked:
  https://www.amazon.com/Unhooked-Help-Addicted-Love-Recover/dp/1941555403

• Listen to the Get Unhooked Podcast:
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-unhooked-podcast/id1793172489

• Check out A Warrior Heart Retreat:
  https://awarriorheart.com/

If you’re sober-curious, newly sober, or decades in but still feel “hooked” in other areas of life, this episode is for you. ️

• Join the FREE Sober Guy Men’s Community – The Victory Circle:
  https://thatsoberguy.com/victorycircle

• Grab Shane’s new book: Sober Guy, How Do I
  https://thatsoberguy.com/book

• Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching with Shane:
  https://thatsoberguy.com/coaching

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In Episode 566, we sit down with two new powerhouses in the sober movement, Margy Schaller & Laura Nelson from Sober Life Rocks to talk about owning your voice, breaking the stigma, and why 2026 is the year sober folks step into the spotlight loud and proud.

Together, Margy and Laura are on a mission: make sober choices normal, celebrated, and loud enough to shake the walls of the Orlando Convention Center.

And speaking of Orlando…

January 15, 2026
Orlando, Florida
A one-day, purpose-driven experience for:
– Sober influencers
– Podcasters
– Coaches
– AF brands
– Wellness leaders
– Recovery advocates
– Sober-curious creators
– ANYONE ready to be seen, be heard, and expand their sober impact

If you’ve ever said, “I feel called to share my story… but I don’t know where to start,” this is literally the room for you.

️ Why normalizing sober choices matters now more than ever
️ What it means to become “sober out loud”, even when it’s uncomfortable
️ How to build confidence, community, and impact in the alcohol-free space
️ Why sobriety is becoming a strength in business, leadership, and culture
️ Why AMPLIFY might be the most important sober event of 2026

Actionable Takeaways from Today’s Episode

1️⃣ Start Saying It Out Loud (Even If Your Voice Shakes)
Your story matters. The more you own it, the more you help someone else own theirs.

2️⃣ Build Your Sober Circle
Connection fuels momentum. Whether online or in-person, find your people or come meet them at AMPLIFY.

3️⃣ Your Sobriety Is an Advantage, Not a Limitation
In business, leadership, creativity — sober clarity is a superpower. Use it.

And if you’re feeling that nudge to step into a bigger version of yourself, come join Margy, Laura, and an entire room full of sober leaders in Orlando:

AMPLIFY Sober Voices — January 15th, 2026
Where sober creators go from “Who am I to share?” to “Who am I not to?”

Let’s get after it. Let’s stay sober. And let’s amplify voices that the world needs to hear.

Check out Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I: REAL ANSWERS FOR MEN WHO WANT TO QUIT DRINKING, LEAD STRONG, AND WIN AT LIFE - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE

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Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge! - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

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Boredom used to be that thing you tried to avoid with a barstool and a bourbon. Now that you’re sober(ish…or working on it), boredom hits different. It’s quieter, sneakier, and honestly, kind of uncomfortable. In this week’s episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane breaks down one of the biggest early sobriety traps straight from Chapter 4 of his new book Sober Guy, How Do I — how to handle boredom without losing your mind or your momentum.

We’ll talk about:

Why boredom isn’t actually the enemy, and what it’s really trying to tell you
How alcohol used to be a “shortcut to stimulation,” and why your brain needs a little re-training
Why high performers, business owners, and dudes who’ve lived life in the red zone struggle with quiet time more than anyone. Practical strategies to turn boredom into clarity, purpose, and progress (yes, really)

Shane keeps it authentic, honest, and slightly ridiculous, sharing stories from his own recovery journey plus some tools that have helped hundreds of men inside the Victory Circle community deal with downtime without sprinting toward the freezer for an IPA.

If you’ve ever found yourself pacing around the kitchen muttering “I just need to DO something,” this one’s for you.

️ Do a 5-Minute Mental Check-In:
Ask yourself: “Am I bored? Or am I avoiding something?” Write it down. Name it. Call the BS out loud.

️ Create a Boredom Menu:
List 10 things you can do instead of drink when boredom hits — walk, push-ups, cold shower, call a dude in the community, read 3 pages of a book… whatever works.

️ Schedule Your Downtime:
Don’t wait for boredom to attack you — plan to be “unproductive” on purpose. Structure actually creates freedom.

Want to go deeper?

Join our FREE men’s community — The Victory Circle to connect with other high-performing guys who are quitting drinking and leveling up in business, marriage, health, and mindset.
Grab Shane’s new book, Sober Guy, How Do I, on Amazon and get all 12 chapters of practical, no-nonsense sobriety guidance.
Apply for 1-on-1 coaching with Shane if you’re ready for serious accountability, clarity, and momentum in your sobriety and life.

Listen in, laugh a little, and remember — you’re not “bored,” you’re becoming awake. Let’s go.

• https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE

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

AMPLIFY Sober Voices Event - https://amplify.soberliferocks.com/

Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge! - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

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

For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com

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