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đŹ Reach Out to TadSober Coach âą Podcaster âą YouTube Creator âą Person in LongâTerm RecoveryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicaltadrigal/đ§ PodcastWhat That Drink Cost Me Stories of alcoholâs impact â raw, honest, and transformativehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-that-drink-cost-me/id1829187266đ Recovery Literature (QuitâLit) RecommendationBlackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget â Sarah Hepolahttps://a.co/d/01aMU1qEđĄ Best Piece of Recovery AdviceDonât quit until the miracle happensđ” Song That Symbolizes RecoveryâFight Songâ â Rachel Platten https://youtu.be/xo1VInw-SKc?si=48NquIBaU6mEeQszđ Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Tad Hopp shares his powerful journey from alcohol addiction to over eight years of sustained sobriety. He reflects on the pivotal Thanksgiving incident that forced him to confront the truth about his drinking and seek help. Tad emphasizes the importance of community, vulnerability, and connection â the pillars that helped him rebuild his life.He discusses his work as a sober coach, the creation of his podcast What That Drink Cost Me, and how sharing stories helps others feel seen and supported. Tad also talks about discovering running as a healthy outlet, meeting his husband through a sober softball league, and the ongoing work of forgiving himself for past actions. His story highlights the transformative power of recovery and the miracles that unfold when you donât give up.âš Key TakeawaysTad has over eight years of sobriety.He serves the recovery community as a sober coach and podcaster.What That Drink Cost Me explores the real impact of alcohol.Community and connection are vital for recovery.A Thanksgiving incident was a turning point in Tadâs journey.Vulnerability is essential for healing.Running became a healthy outlet in sobriety.Tad met his husband through a sober softball league.Forgiveness of past actions is ongoing work.His story shows the transformative power of recovery.đ§ The Way Out PlaylistCurated exclusively by guests of The Way Out Podcast â available only on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA© 2015â2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights ReservedTheme Music: all clear by Ketsa â licensed under CC BYâNCâND 4.0https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/
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