Sobriety podcast featuring real addiction recovery stories and practical tools that actually work.
I'm Will Gordon. Boston school teacher, two-time organ transplant survivor, and a guy who used to hide vodka bottles in places I don't even like remembering.
At 35, my liver and kidneys were done. Doctors said weeks, maybe less. Transplants gave me a second shot. Sobriety gave me everything else.
This isn't some shiny recovery show. It's raw conversations about what addiction actually feels like, how messy getting sober really is, and the quiet moments that slowly pull you back to life.
Every Friday I talk with people who've been to the edge - some still hanging on by their fingernails - and we unpack the doubts, the small wins, the tools that actually work when everything else fails.
If you're fighting cravings, questioning if it's worth it, or just need to hear someone who gets it... this is for you.
Real stories. Real tools. No bullshit.
AND ALWAYS with Respect and Compassion.
🎧 New Episodes Every Friday: One listen could reframe your life.
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Sobriety podcast featuring real addiction recovery stories and practical tools that actually work.
I'm Will Gordon. Boston school teacher, two-time organ transplant survivor, and a guy who used to hide vodka bottles in places I don't even like remembering.
At 35, my liver and kidneys were done. Doctors said weeks, maybe less. Transplants gave me a second shot. Sobriety gave me everything else.
This isn't some shiny recovery show. It's raw conversations about what addiction actually feels like, how messy getting sober really is, and the quiet moments that slowly pull you back to life.
Every Friday I talk with people who've been to the edge - some still hanging on by their fingernails - and we unpack the doubts, the small wins, the tools that actually work when everything else fails.
If you're fighting cravings, questioning if it's worth it, or just need to hear someone who gets it... this is for you.
Real stories. Real tools. No bullshit.
AND ALWAYS with Respect and Compassion.
🎧 New Episodes Every Friday: One listen could reframe your life.
🙏 Every donation helps keep this content going and reaching the people who need it most. → https://buymeacoffee.com/thewillpowerpodcast
JOIN THE MOVEMENT:
"Your greatest comeback starts the moment you decide it's possible." Feel that pull? Hit play. One story could change your lens. Subscribe, and let’s build something unstoppable.
Dr. Sarah Michaud spent 30 years as a clinical psychologist helping addicts and codependents climb out of hell… only to wake up one day and realize she was living in the exact same hell.
From people-pleasing therapist to full-blown addict and codependent, she hit rock bottom, got sober, wrote the raw book Co-Crazy, and now co-hosts the hit podcast Leaving Crazy Land.
This conversation is different. If you grew up trying to keep everyone happy, if you still don’t know what YOU actually want, or if sobriety feels like it’s missing something… this one will hit different.
Watch now.
Connect with Dr. Sarah Website → https://drsarahmichaud.com Podcast (Leaving Crazy Land) → Search “Leaving Crazy Land” on your platform Book Co-Crazy → Available everywhere
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Philippa and I were both handed death sentences from alcohol.
I needed a liver transplant and barely survived.
Philippa was told the exact same thing… but she completely reversed end-stage cirrhosis – no transplant, no miracle pills, no BS.
999 days to get her liver enzymes normal. A resident doctor cried when he saw her alive two years later.
This is the rawest, most hopeful liver-failure recovery story you will ever hear. I'm not just saying that...
If you’re hiding bottles, lying to yourself, or telling yourself “it’s not that bad yet” – watch/listen before it’s too late.
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Timestamps
00:00 Cold open – hiding bottles & lies
01:09 “Doctors gave me weeks… they gave her weeks” 02:54 She turned completely yellow + last drink story
25:18 “999 days to normal liver enzymes”
29:07 “You have 2 months to live”
36:58 The resident doctor started crying
43:00 Life now – 3.5 years sober & thriving
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Aaron Starbuck just got the green light. His liver transplant is officially approved and could happen any day… maybe even tonight.
His first reaction wasn’t relief.
It was terror.
I know exactly how he's feeling and I talk openly about my OWN experience. Imagine being able to talk to someone whose on the other side of it? Well Aaron gets that opportunity.
“I knew it was coming… but I’m repulsed by the idea of being cut open. It’s a blessing… but it’s also scary.”
I felt him here.
In this emergency raw live episode we talk:
If Aaron’s story moves you, help him with medical bills, housing, and recovery costs right now:
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One of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever recorded.
If you’re in recovery, on a transplant list, or love someone who is — this one’s for you.
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🤝From a second-story fall that started a decade of panic attacks, to blackouts I’m still ashamed of, to not believing I’d see 30 — Mitch Webb somehow found a way out.
Today he’s an integrative somatic coach helping people speak their body’s language and heal from the inside. In this episode, Mitch gets real about:
- The head injury that changed everything
- Fraternity life and the “no off switch” drinking
- Childhood trauma he didn’t even know he had
- Sitting with the fire (the moment that felt like a magic trick) - Pee Pee McGee shame
- Lyme pain and mold hell
- Why Western medicine failed him
- A 60-second practice that melted anxiety live on the podcast
- Coming out of survival mode and finally seeing the sky as blue again
This is one of the most honest conversations I’ve had. If you’re carrying the same weight, this one’s for you.
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After two suicide attempts, losing her baby son to a terminal illness, a marriage that ended in scandal, and then — 4+ years sober — getting the call that her ex-husband overdosed on fentanyl… Ashley Jo somehow kept going.
Today she’s a sober mom, bonus mom, author, and speaker who’s been alcohol-free since August 14, 2020. On the exact release day of her gut-wrenching new memoir Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace, Ashley gets REAL about:
- Hiding 40+ beers a day while everyone thought she “had it together”
- The garage suicide attempt that miraculously failed
- What sober grief actually feels like when the worst keeps happening
- Writing two eulogies in treatment that changed everything
- Why God never left even when faith almost did
- And the letter to her ex she never got to say out loud 💔
This is one of the heaviest, most hopeful conversations we’ve ever had on the show.
If this episode hits home, drop a comment and let us know. And PLEASE—smash that subscribe button so we can keep these powerful convos coming. 🙏
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Website: https://thisisashleyjo.com
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He hit rock bottom after a DUI. Now, Chaplain Sy Ali is 5 years sober, and helping others transform their lives. From elite protection agent to homeless veteran, this is the powerful true story of recovery, redemption, and rediscovering purpose through faith and service.
In this episode of the Will Power Podcast, Sy shares how PTSD, loss, and addiction nearly destroyed him—and how reading the Bible, becoming a chaplain, and working with at-risk youth and fellow veterans changed everything. We dive into his journey from alcohol dependence to spiritual leadership, and how he now uses his story to heal others.
🎧 What you’ll hear:
• Why Sy surrendered after a life-altering DUI
• The hidden toll of PTSD and emotional suppression
• What it really feels like to be homeless
• How he rebuilt his life at 60 with zero money
• His advice for anyone struggling with addiction or doubt
✨ Whether you're battling personal demons or just seeking hope, this is a story you don’t want to miss.
📚 Read Sy Ali’s memoir Out of the Storm
🌐 Learn more about his youth work at Alivio Learning
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Can you really rebuild your entire life after 30 years lost to alcohol? In this raw and powerful episode of the Will Power Podcast, Ian Fee shares his unfiltered alcohol recovery journey — from being a high-functioning alcoholic who spent over $1 million on booze, to becoming a present father, dropping 80 pounds, and living 8 years fully sober.
Ian opens up about:
- The shocking truth behind his rehab experience
- How aversion therapy rewired his brain
- The moment that changed everything on Day 3
- Losing two marriages — and regaining self-worth
- The daily habits that keep him sharp and sober
This isn’t just another sobriety story — it’s a transformation masterclass. If you’re struggling with addiction, self-sabotage, or wondering if it’s too late to turn it all around… this is for you.
👉 Book a 1:1 Sober Mentoring Session Today—LINK BELOW
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In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Chad Dunn shares how he went from chasing adrenaline as a BMX rider to six DUIs, crack addiction, and a 30-month sentence in federal prison.
He opens up about the moment he knew he had to change, how meeting a sober bartender shifted his path, and why losing his freedom—not just his health—was the real rock bottom.
Now sober, he trains pro athletes and lives with purpose every day.
A raw, honest story of hitting bottom and climbing back with clarity.
💬 Comment below with your thoughts, questions, or just to say you’re on the journey too.
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What happens when the party ends—and the pain begins?
Candice Combs' sobriety journey started in a chaotic childhood filled with addiction, trauma, and survival in the streets of New Orleans. After quitting drinking at 23 and finding success in tech, she built a thriving wellness business. But years later, alcohol addiction came roaring back—nearly destroying her life and relationship.
Now, 10 years sober, Candice shares her raw recovery story in this powerful conversation with Will Gordon. From being drunk at 11 to becoming the founder of Sober Reset and In Symmetry Spa, she opens up about trauma, transformation, and the exact moment she said, “I’m never drinking again.”
This is more than just a tale of addiction. It’s about rebuilding, reclaiming identity, and redefining what healing really looks like. If you're searching for hope, clarity, or real talk about sobriety—this episode is for you.
🎧 Topics covered:
- Her first drink at age 11
- Navigating a toxic family environment
- The moment she knew alcohol had to go—for good
- How her business masked the relapse
- Building Sober Reset to help others
📌 This episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating sobriety, mental health, or the path back to self-love.
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In this deeply raw episode of The Willpower Podcast, host Will Gordon sits down with Jimmy Thistle — a recovery advocate, ex-alcoholic, and peer mentor — who shares the powerful journey from addiction to healing. Jimmy opens up about growing up in Scotland, early drinking culture, losing control, multiple rock bottoms, and finding true transformation in sobriety.
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD), this episode is a must-listen. From his first drink at 14 to life-changing rehab during the COVID-19 lockdown, Jimmy’s honest story will resonate with anyone navigating the complex path of recovery.
🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring recovery stories, mindset tips, and sober mentoring advice.
📍 Key Topics:
👉Binge drinking culture in the UK
👉Signs of addiction & self-denial
👉The emotional toll of alcohol abuse
👉Rehab experience during COVID-19
👉Sober mentoring, peer support, & building a new life
🎧 Follow Jimmy:
IG: @recovery_jimmy
Podcast: After Hours with Jimmy Thistle
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Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Willpower Podcast. This one right here? It’s personal, it’s raw, and it might just change the way you think about alcohol.
I sat down with Mel Burbank — she’s a 3.5-year sober badass, former fitness studio owner, CBT specialist, and the founder of Alcohol Free Females. And let me tell you, this convo went deep.
We talked about:
👉 Growing up in New Orleans, where partying is practically a religion
👉 Living a double life — health coach by day, binge drinker by night
👉 The one night that made her never touch alcohol again
👉 Why sobriety isn't punishment — it's actually a superpower
👉 How she helps high-achieving women break the wine culture trap
👉 The whole truth about what alcohol does to your identity, body, and life
This isn’t your average “quit drinking” story. This is a full-on identity shift. If you’ve ever felt like something’s holding you back — this episode is for you.
🎧 Plug in. Let this one sit with you.
🎥 And if you’re ready to see what life could look like without the booze… hit play.
🔗 Follow Mel on IG: @alcoholfreefemales
💥 She’s doing weekly masterclasses to help women change their lives
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In this episode of the Willpower Podcast, Kevin Decapitron shares his raw, unfiltered story of growing up around alcohol, working as a bartender in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and how drinking eventually led to liver cirrhosis by his late 20s.
From hiding bottles to waking up jaundiced and facing terrifying medical diagnoses, Kevin opens up about the pain, shame, and eventual clarity that led him to sobriety. This is a story of addiction, cirrhosis, rock bottom, and the fight for a second chance at life.
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol, this conversation is a must-watch.
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Nisha Patel got sober at 24. Today, with 17 years of sobriety, she’s a therapist and sobriety coach helping others live alcohol-free lives filled with purpose.
In this episode of the Willpower Podcast, Nisha shares:
• Her journey from rebellion & addiction to long-term sobriety
• Why the first 5 years are the foundation for recovery
• How mindfulness & therapy (DBT) helped regulate emotions
• The power of finding your “why” — and why it’s often really a “why not”
• Why we relapse, and how to break free from cycles of self-destruction
• How to live in alignment with your values
👉 If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction or want to strengthen your sobriety, this conversation will give you tools, hope, and inspiration.
🔔 Subscribe for more sober stories & recovery tools: Willpower Podcast on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
📲 Follow Danielle on Instagram: @nishapatelcoaching
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Joel’s story is one of the most powerful episodes yet on the Willpower Podcast. Diagnosed with cirrhosis at just 45 years old, Joel was forced to face the devastating truth about his drinking. The twist? He worked in a liquor store, surrounded by the very thing that nearly ended his life.
In this episode, Joel shares:
His journey from denial to cirrhosis diagnosis
What it’s like living with liver disease while working in alcohol sales
The dangerous signs of liver damage you might be ignoring
How sobriety and lifestyle changes gave him a second chance
👉 If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol or worry about liver health, this conversation could change everything.
💡 Remember: Cirrhosis is called the silent killer for a reason. Don’t wait until it’s too late—get your liver panel checked and take action.
Subscribe for more inspiring recovery stories and real conversations about sobriety, liver disease, and mental health.
🆘 Safety note: We’re sharing personal experiences, not medical advice. If you’re trying to quit, seek medical care—alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous.
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Olympic bobsledding looks thrilling from the outside — 95 mph speeds, tight turns, and world-class competition. But behind the medals lies a hidden epidemic: CTE.
In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, former Team USA bobsledder William Person opens up about his 9 years on the track, the repeated head trauma known as “sled head,” and the devastating toll it took on his brain and his life.
From confusion, vertigo, and crippling anxiety to forgetting familiar faces, William shares how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) gave him hope — and why he’s fighting to build a nonprofit recovery center for athletes and veterans with brain injuries.
This conversation is about more than bobsledding. It’s about CTE, athlete health, and why awareness and treatment access matter.
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🎧 Full audio on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
🆘 Safety note: We’re sharing personal experiences, not medical advice. If you’re trying to quit, seek medical care—alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous.
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Jacob Schulze (@feel.sober.good) opens up about pandemic drinking, hiding alcohol, “show drinks,” liver cirrhosis symptoms, a MELD score near transplant range—and why he chose a different path.
We talk boredom triggers, daily drinking creeping to dependence, jaundice and leg pain, faith, functional approaches, and what early labs (CMP/CBC) can reveal.
If you’re struggling with alcohol, this conversation is hope in long form.
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🎧 Full audio on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
🆘 Safety note: We’re sharing personal experiences, not medical advice. If you’re trying to quit, seek medical care—alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous.
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From MVP seasons overseas to sleeping on his mom’s couch — former pro basketball player Travis Reed has lived the highs and the crushing lows of life after sports.
In this powerful episode of The Willpower Podcast, Travis opens up about growing up in South Central LA, winning championships in Europe, and the depression and drinking that followed his forced retirement. He shares the night his mother literally saved his life, how he found purpose again, and why he’s dedicated to helping athletes feel less alone after their careers end.
🎯 In this conversation:
What happens when the checks stop coming and the lights go out
How post-career depression can hit even the most successful athletes
The dangerous spiral from stress to alcohol abuse
The moment that pulled him back from the brink
Why every athlete should have access to a therapist
Life lessons from playing in 7 countries over 10 years
Travis’s story is a raw reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health — and that no matter how far you’ve fallen, you can rise again.
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What happens when a pro boxer, chess player, and physicist walks away from alcohol for good? In this raw and powerful conversation, Ed Latimore (@EdLatimore) joins The Willpower Podcast to share how he went from growing up in the projects of Pittsburgh to building a life of discipline, purpose, and sobriety.
Ed has been sober since 2013. He’s a former professional heavyweight boxer, a physics graduate, a competitive chess player, and the bestselling author of Sober Letters to My Drunken Self and Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business. His journey is nothing short of incredible — and packed with life-changing lessons.
🎯 Topics we cover:
Why he quit alcohol — and what really helped him stay sober
How addiction is tied to rejection, trauma, and identity
The importance of tribe, self-respect, and structure
What boxing taught him about fear, willpower, and mindset
How he rewired his life through discipline and learning
📚 Books by Ed Latimore:
Sober Letters to My Drunken Self
Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business: Boxing and the Art of Life
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How do you rebuild your life after alcohol has taken everything? In this powerful episode of The Willpower Podcast, certified Jay Shetty life coach Luke Ryan (@dadonthemox) shares his raw, unfiltered journey from working in the liquor industry to becoming a sober father, coach, and advocate for recovery.
Luke opens up about starting to drink at age 10, his battles with depression, relapse, and what finally made him commit to sobriety for good. His story is one of transformation, accountability, and learning how to love himself again — not just for his own healing, but for his children.
💥 This episode of the Willpower Podcast is raw, honest, and packed with tools for anyone battling addiction, burnout, or a loss of identity.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- What “drinking with purpose” really means
- How hitting rock bottom doesn’t always look dramatic — sometimes it’s your daughter crying in the back seat
- Why healing trauma is essential for lasting sobriety
- How self-love, nature, and solitude became Luke’s medicine
- What sober parenting & co-parenting looks like post-recovery
- Why recovering out loud can change someone else’s life
🔥 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:
“Sobriety is job one.”
“You can’t heal if you’re hiding.”
“Real connection doesn’t happen in a blackout.”
🎯 Whether you’re 30 days sober or just thinking about quitting alcohol, this conversation is for you. Luke’s story proves that it’s never too late to change, forgive yourself, and design a life you're proud of.
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From postpartum depression to addiction and alcoholism, Danielle’s recovery journey proves that even the darkest paths can lead to purpose.
Danielle’s story isn’t one of trauma in childhood—but of how addiction can quietly creep in through postpartum depression, emotional abuse, and untreated trauma. From pills to alcohol, psych wards to jail, and now on the path to becoming an addiction counselor, Danielle’s story is a powerful reminder that addiction does not discriminate.
🎙️ In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, Danielle shares:
- How a strict, loving childhood turned into addiction chaos
- The reality of postpartum depression and cultural stigma
- Living with hidden addiction while raising 4 kids
- Alcohol withdrawal, cold turkey, and survival
- How one doctor changed everything
- Finding purpose through faith and recovery
👩👧👦 Now sober since 2019, Danielle is speaking out to help other women, mothers, and Muslims who feel alone in their addiction. Her courage, honesty, and strength are unforgettable.
📲 Follow Danielle on Instagram: @daniellemallad
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