After 18 years of drinking, countless blackouts, arrests, and hospital stays, I finally hit my bottom—and started to climb. This podcast is about what it really looks like to get sober. No sugarcoating. No step-by-step manual. Just honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, and everything in between. If you’ve struggled, if someone you love is struggling, or if you just want to understand the chaos behind the bottle—this is for you. Let’s talk about what happens after rock bottom.
After 18 years of drinking, countless blackouts, arrests, and hospital stays, I finally hit my bottom—and started to climb. This podcast is about what it really looks like to get sober. No sugarcoating. No step-by-step manual. Just honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, and everything in between. If you’ve struggled, if someone you love is struggling, or if you just want to understand the chaos behind the bottle—this is for you. Let’s talk about what happens after rock bottom.

In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Chris Cohen shares his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming the founder of Sober Strong Apparel. He discusses the impact of his upbringing, the struggles of adolescence, and the descent into addiction. Chris reflects on his attempts at sobriety, the turning point that led him to seek help, and the birth of his apparel brand aimed at supporting those in recovery. He emphasizes the importance of community, the mission behind Sober Strong, and his aspirations for the future.