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Sobriety... Now What? with Stuart Cline

Sobriety... Now What? with Stuart Cline

By: Stuart Cline LPCC MAC ATR-BC
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Most sobriety podcasts tell you to stay sober. This one helps you figure out what to do with the life you're building.


Sobriety... Now What? is for people who are sober — or trying to be — and ready to go deeper than just not drinking or using. Each episode explores what it actually looks like to build a life worth staying sober for.


I'm your host, Stuart Cline — a licensed therapist, addiction counselor, and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) with over 25 years in clinical practice — from a locked inpatient psychiatric unit early in my career, to leading an intensive outpatient program, to 18 years of hospital-based clinical work alongside a private practice. In New Mexico I hold two active licenses: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC).

I also bring something no credential can give you. I grew up with two alcoholic parents — one who got sober, and one who didn't. The difference between those two paths shaped my life and my purpose. I know what recovery can cost, and I know what it can give back.


Each episode offers practical tools, honest conversations, and real strategies for navigating the emotional terrain of sober life — cravings, stress, relationships, purpose, identity, and everything in between. You'll hear from authors, musicians, teachers, business owners, and recovery experts, alongside solo episodes where I break down what works, why it works, and how to apply it.

There's no single right way to recover. But there are principles that help people thrive — and that's what we explore here.


This podcast exists to help you avoid unnecessary suffering and discover what's possible when sobriety becomes a foundation, not a limitation.

You're not alone — and you don't have to figure this out by yourself.

🌐 www.sobrietynowwhat.com ✉️ sobrietynowwhat111@gmail.com

Sobriety Now What? — Let's explore what comes next.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not establish a therapeutic or counseling relationship.

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Episodes
  • Ep 41 Life After a Liver Transplant: Recovery, Fatigue, Medication Side Effects, and Finding Hope Again | Tia

    Ep 41 Life After a Liver Transplant: Recovery, Fatigue, Medication Side Effects, and Finding Hope Again | Tia
    Jun 2 2026

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    Most people think a liver transplant is the finish line.

    But for many transplant recipients, it's actually the beginning of a completely new journey.

    In this follow-up conversation, Tia Bean returns to Sobriety Now What? to share what life has really been like nearly three years after receiving a life-saving liver transplant.

    From unexpected fatigue and medication side effects to navigating relationships, rebuilding confidence, and learning how to dream again, Tia offers an honest and inspiring look at recovery beyond the hospital. She also shares valuable insights for family members, friends, and anyone facing a transplant journey of their own.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • What recovery really looks like 1–3 years after transplant
    • The hidden challenges of fatigue and brain fog
    • Medication side effects and long-term health concerns
    • Why family and friends often misunderstand life after transplant
    • The "Spoon Theory" and managing limited energy
    • Returning to work, college, and rebuilding a future
    • The emotional and spiritual impact of surviving a life-threatening illness
    • Advice for people waiting for or considering a transplant
    • How loved ones can provide meaningful support

    Tia's message is simple but powerful:

    Don't give up. There is life on the other side.

    Whether you are recovering from a transplant, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for a story of resilience and hope, this conversation will leave you encouraged.

    Thanks for listening to Sobriety Now What? Live freely, evolve fully, and thrive.

    Invitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions.

    Support the show

    HI! If you would like to find out more things I offer check out the links below.

    🌐 Website: www.SobrietyNowWhat.com

    🌱 Stuart Cline: www.Stuartcline.com

    🧠 Counseling Services: www.nmcounseling.com

    📧 Email: SobrietyNowWhat111@gmail.com

    Have a topic you’d like me to cover?
    Send me an email—I’d love to hear what would be most helpful for you.

    If this episode helped you:
    Follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend

    Disclaimer
    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of support, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider.
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    27 mins
  • Ep 40 Why Your “Why” Matters in Sobriety | Finding Purpose, Motivation, and Lasting Recovery

    Ep 40 Why Your “Why” Matters in Sobriety | Finding Purpose, Motivation, and Lasting Recovery
    May 21 2026

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    What keeps someone sober when cravings hit, motivation fades, or life gets difficult?

    In this powerful episode of Sobriety… Now What?, Stuart Cline explores one of the most important foundations of lasting recovery: discovering your “why.”

    Why do some people relapse even after treatment, therapy, books, and support? Why do others find the strength to keep going through the hardest moments of sobriety?

    The answer often comes down to emotional connection, purpose, and meaning.

    In this episode, Stuart shares:
    • Why information alone rarely creates lasting change
    • The powerful difference between head knowledge and heart-level motivation
    • A moving parable about passion, persistence, and emotional investment
    • How addiction itself operates through goal, plan, and emotional energy
    • Viktor Frankl’s insights on meaning and survival
    • The “Five Whys” exercise to help you uncover your deeper reason for staying sober
    • Why you do not need to hit rock bottom to want a better life
    • How to stop merely escaping life and start building one you truly want to live

    This episode is for anyone who:
    • Wants to strengthen their recovery motivation
    • Feels stuck, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted
    • Is sober curious or early in recovery
    • Has relapsed and wants to reconnect with purpose
    • Wants more than just “not drinking” — and is ready to thrive

    Stuart also gives listeners an early preview of his upcoming book:

    Unclouded: 100 Strategies to Clear Your Mind, Break Free from Alcohol, and Build a Happier Life

    If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who may need encouragement today.

    Website: StuartCline.com

    Thanks for listening to Sobriety… Now What?
    Live freely, evolve fully, and thrive.

    Invitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions.

    Support the show

    HI! If you would like to find out more things I offer check out the links below.

    🌐 Website: www.SobrietyNowWhat.com

    🌱 Stuart Cline: www.Stuartcline.com

    🧠 Counseling Services: www.nmcounseling.com

    📧 Email: SobrietyNowWhat111@gmail.com

    Have a topic you’d like me to cover?
    Send me an email—I’d love to hear what would be most helpful for you.

    If this episode helped you:
    Follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend

    Disclaimer
    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of support, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider.
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    26 mins
  • EP 39 Do the AA Promises Really Come True? | 72 Years of Sobriety at the Round Table

    EP 39 Do the AA Promises Really Come True? | 72 Years of Sobriety at the Round Table
    May 12 2026

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    EP 39 Do the AA Promises Really Come True? | 72 Years of Sobriety at the Round Table

    In this powerful round-table conversation, Stuart sits down in the studio with Mike and Colm — two men with over 70 years of combined sobriety — to talk about one of the most well-known parts of Alcoholics Anonymous: the AA promises.

    Do the promises really come true?
    Can people truly find peace, freedom, happiness, and purpose in sobriety?

    Together, the three share honest stories and reflections about recovery, fear, spirituality, friendship, service, emotional healing, and what life actually looks like after decades of sobriety.

    This episode is not about perfection. It is about hope.

    Whether you are new to recovery, struggling to stay sober, curious about AA, or simply looking for encouragement, this conversation offers real-life experience from people who have lived it.

    Topics include:
    • The AA promises explained in real life
    • Fear, shame, and emotional healing
    • Spirituality vs. religion in recovery
    • Self-seeking, service, and friendship
    • Learning to live without alcohol
    • Why connection and community matter
    • Finding peace and purpose in sobriety

    If you’ve ever wondered whether life truly gets better sober, this episode is for you.

    Thanks for listening to Sobriety Now What. Live freely, evolve fully, and thrive.

    Invitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions.

    Support the show

    HI! If you would like to find out more things I offer check out the links below.

    🌐 Website: www.SobrietyNowWhat.com

    🌱 Stuart Cline: www.Stuartcline.com

    🧠 Counseling Services: www.nmcounseling.com

    📧 Email: SobrietyNowWhat111@gmail.com

    Have a topic you’d like me to cover?
    Send me an email—I’d love to hear what would be most helpful for you.

    If this episode helped you:
    Follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend

    Disclaimer
    This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of support, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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