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 and Rachel, the hosts delve into the various triggers that individuals face in sobriety. They discuss personal experiences with anger, loneliness, and the impact of childhood on their emotional responses. The conversation highlights the importance of seeking connection, managing negative energy, and the role of boredom in recovery. They also touch on coping mechanisms, the fear of relapse, and the tools they use to maintain their sobriety. Through rapid-fire questions, they explore self-discovery and the emotional triggers that can lead to relapse, emphasizing the need for vigilance in recovery.