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Recovery Coach Shares How Meditation Transforms Sobriety
Health & Wellness5d ago

Recovery Coach Shares How Meditation Transforms Sobriety

A recovery coach with 26 years of sobriety discovered that true wellness goes beyond staying substance-free. Through meditation and mindfulness, she found emotional sobriety and now helps others find peace without reaching for escape hatches.

Mindful2 min read
Woman Cancels Date After He Picks Two Bars Despite Sobriety
Acts of KindnessMar 3

Woman Cancels Date After He Picks Two Bars Despite Sobriety

A recovering alcoholic gave her date two simple requests: food she could eat and not a bar. He chose two bars with limited food options, revealing what she really needed to know.

Upworthy2 min read
Chef With 16 Years Sobriety Shares His Favorite N/A Drinks
Acts of KindnessMar 2

Chef With 16 Years Sobriety Shares His Favorite N/A Drinks

A celebrated chef who's been sober for nearly 17 years reveals how the zero-proof movement has transformed from invisible to mainstream. His curated list of non-alcoholic favorites proves that flavor, ritual, and connection never needed alcohol in the first place.

Mens Health3 min read
White House Adviser Shares 20+ Years of Sobriety
Community HeroesMay 20

White House Adviser Shares 20+ Years of Sobriety

Kathryn Burgum, now White House senior adviser on addiction, publicly shared her two-decade struggle with alcohol and journey to recovery. Her vulnerability at a health forum moved audiences and advanced efforts to reduce addiction stigma nationwide.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Natasha Lyonne Shares Relapse, Inspires With Honesty
Community HeroesJan 26

Natasha Lyonne Shares Relapse, Inspires With Honesty

Poker Face star Natasha Lyonne is turning her recent relapse after decades of sobriety into a message of hope for others struggling with addiction. Her raw honesty about recovery's lifelong challenges is reaching thousands who need to hear they're not alone.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Two Alcoholics Met for 15 Minutes. They Created AA.
Solutions3h ago

Two Alcoholics Met for 15 Minutes. They Created AA.

On June 10, 1935, a struggling stockbroker and a surgeon with severe alcoholism sat down for what they thought would be a quick chat. That conversation lasted five hours and launched a movement that's helped nearly two million people worldwide find sobriety.

Upworthy2 min read
Golfer Anthony Kim Wins After 12 Years Away, 2 Years Sober
SportsFeb 16

Golfer Anthony Kim Wins After 12 Years Away, 2 Years Sober

After battling addiction and contemplating suicide, professional golfer Anthony Kim earned his first tournament victory in 15 years. The 39-year-old credited sobriety, faith, and family for his stunning comeback at LIV Golf Adelaide.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Golfer Anthony Kim Wins After 16-Year Addiction Battle
Community HeroesFeb 17

Golfer Anthony Kim Wins After 16-Year Addiction Battle

Former golf prodigy Anthony Kim won his first tournament in 16 years after battling substance abuse and nearly losing everything. The 40-year-old father says sobriety, faith, and family brought him back from rock bottom to victory in Adelaide.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Matt G. Celebrates 5 Years Sober After Nearly Dying
Community Heroes5d ago

Matt G. Celebrates 5 Years Sober After Nearly Dying

A Colorado man who once blew a .59 BAC now helps others find hope in recovery. His journey from daily blackouts to five years of sobriety proves that even the darkest moments can turn around.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Jason Bateman: Wife Amanda Helped Me Get Sober
Community HeroesFeb 19

Jason Bateman: Wife Amanda Helped Me Get Sober

Actor Jason Bateman is opening up about how his wife Amanda Anka's honest feedback helped him embrace sobriety decades ago. The Arrested Development star says her support helped him recognize when it was time to make a change.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Malik Pointer: 9 Years Sober After Heart Attack, Stroke
VideosFeb 1

Malik Pointer: 9 Years Sober After Heart Attack, Stroke

The son of Pointer Sisters legend Ruth Pointer is celebrating nearly nine years of sobriety after decades of addiction that started at age four. Malik Pointer's raw interview reveals how trauma nearly killed him, but recovery gave him a second chance at life.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Caroline Celebrates 18 Months Sober After 20-Year Journey
Community HeroesApr 30

Caroline Celebrates 18 Months Sober After 20-Year Journey

After struggling with addiction for over two decades, Caroline from Warrington has reached 18 months of sobriety and rebuilt her family relationships. Now she volunteers at the recovery service that helped her, supporting others through their own journeys.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Andrew McCarthy: 30+ Years Sober After 'Cheers' Changed His Life
Community HeroesMay 31

Andrew McCarthy: 30+ Years Sober After 'Cheers' Changed His Life

1980s Brat Pack star Andrew McCarthy credits the TV show "Cheers" with helping him bond with fellow rehab patients in 1992, leading to decades of sobriety. The actor recently opened up about how alcoholism derailed his career and the unexpected role a sitcom played in his recovery.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
86% of UK Pubs Now Serve No-Alcohol Beer
Health & WellnessJan 29

86% of UK Pubs Now Serve No-Alcohol Beer

A new survey reveals that 86% of pubs across England now offer no-alcohol and low-alcohol beer options, marking a major shift in drinking culture. The rise of sober-curious living is transforming both the beverage industry and social spaces.

Good Good Good2 min read
Mom Gets Sober, Stops Yelling, Starts Healing
VideosJan 28

Mom Gets Sober, Stops Yelling, Starts Healing

Victoria Vanstone was shouting through hangovers and waiting for 5pm wine until one morning changed everything. Now she's helping other parents find their way out of the same spiral.

SBS Australia2 min read
Oklahoma Man 20 Months Sober After Life-Threatening Crash
Community HeroesMay 3

Oklahoma Man 20 Months Sober After Life-Threatening Crash

Andrew Reyes was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street on an electric scooter, but his recovery journey became the foundation for helping others. Now 20 months sober and enrolled in college, he's teaching healthcare providers about trauma-informed care from a survivor's perspective.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Cedar City Mom Shatters World Records After 14 Years Sober
Community HeroesApr 20

Cedar City Mom Shatters World Records After 14 Years Sober

A Mother's Day card with a hand-drawn margarita changed Camille Palmer's life forever. Fourteen years later, she's breaking world records in powerlifting and inspiring others to find strength through their darkest moments.

Google News - World Record3 min read
Baseball Prospect Zac Veen Gets Sober, Gains 40 Pounds
SportsFeb 13

Baseball Prospect Zac Veen Gets Sober, Gains 40 Pounds

Colorado Rockies prospect Zac Veen arrived at spring training 40 pounds heavier and completely sober after battling substance abuse for three years. The 24-year-old outfielder spent his offseason in a recovery program, getting baptized, and rebuilding his life with help from his high school coach.

MLB News3 min read
Documentary Shows Addiction Recovery Is Possible
Community Heroes19h ago

Documentary Shows Addiction Recovery Is Possible

A Northwestern alum's film follows real people conquering addiction, from a California dad celebrating sobriety to four incarcerated men who performed onstage with Jelly Roll in front of 17,000 fans. "What It Takes" brings hidden struggles into the light with deeply personal stories of triumph.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Glasgow Recovery Event Breaks Stigma, Shares Hope
Acts of KindnessMar 31

Glasgow Recovery Event Breaks Stigma, Shares Hope

Three speakers who've walked the path of recovery shared their stories at a community event designed to change how we see addiction and sobriety. Their message: the hardest part often comes after getting clean.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read

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