Ep 6 Ferris Bueller Was Right: How Just Showing Up Transforms Your Sobriety.

03/04/25 • 16 min

Ferris Bueller Was Right! – How Just Showing Up Transforms Your Sobriety.

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." – Ferris Bueller

In this episode of Sobriety Now What?, we dive into one of the most overlooked but powerful tools for a fulfilling life: presence. Too often, we go through the motions—distracted, preoccupied, and disconnected from the people and moments that truly matter. Whether it's addiction, anxiety, or simply the chaos of daily life, we can easily drift away from the now and miss out on what’s right in front of us.

We’ll explore real-life stories—like Joe, whose drinking kept him from seeing how his absence hurt his wife. Plus, I’ll share a personal lesson on presence that hit me in the simplest way—losing my keys.

Join me as we uncover practical ways to slow down, pay attention, and truly connect with the world around us. Because Ferris Bueller was right—life moves fast, but you don’t have to miss it.

🔹 Why presence is essential in recovery
🔹 How real connection can heal relationships
🔹 Simple, actionable steps to bring more awareness into your daily life

Your sobriety isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind—it’s about what you’re stepping into. Let’s make sure you’re fully there for it.

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Ferris Bueller Was Right! – How Just Showing Up Transforms Your Sobriety.

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." – Ferris Bueller

Join me as we uncover practical ways to slow down, pay attention, and truly connect with the world around us. Because Ferris Bueller was right—life moves fast, but you don’t have to miss it.

🔹 Why presence is essential in recovery
🔹 How real connection can heal relationships
🔹 Simple, actionable steps to bring more awareness into your daily life

Your sobriety isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind—it’s about what you’re stepping into. Let’s make sure you’re fully there for it.

🎧 Tune in now!

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Ep 5 Stuart Cline - Your Doing Great!

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Podcast Description – Ep 5: "You're Doing Great"

Welcome back to Sobriety, Now What?, the podcast that helps you not just stay sober, but truly thrive in your journey. In this episode, Stuart dives into the power of perspective and how shifting your mindset can turn an ordinary—or even frustrating—day into something great.

Through personal (and hilariously embarrassing) stories, Stuart reminds us that what we focus on grows. From a bird-poop-covered car to an unforgettable public speaking mishap, he proves that even the most awkward moments can be transformed into laughter, lessons, and positivity.

You'll discover:
✅ Why perspective is everything in shaping your day
✅ How to focus on what’s going right instead of what’s going wrong
✅ A simple question to reframe negative thoughts: Are the thoughts I'm thinking serving me?
✅ The power of persistence in seeing miracles unfold

No matter where you are in your journey, you're doing better than you think. So take a deep breath, embrace the good, and make today great—on purpose.

🎧 Listen now and remember: If your zipper is up and birds haven’t targeted you yet, you’re already winning!

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Ep 7 - Cravings Explained: 3 Stories That Help People Understand Addiction

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Episode Title: "Cravings Explained: 3 Stories That Help People Understand Addiction."

Have you ever felt judged by someone who says, “Just stop drinking,” or “If you loved me, you would quit”? If so, this episode is for you—and for the people in your life who just don’t seem to get it.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Sobriety Now What?, host Stuart Cline—master’s level addictions counselor and success coach with over 25 years of experience—shares three powerful stories that bring the emotional and physical intensity of addiction and cravings to life.

Whether you're newly sober, a seasoned traveler on the path of recovery, or someone who loves a person in recovery, these stories offer fresh language and metaphors to foster empathy, reduce judgment, and strengthen connection. You’ll hear:

Beers and Bikinis – a story that uses relatable temptation to help loved ones understand what it’s like to face cravings at home.
Living on the Edge – an evocative metaphor comparing cravings to unresolved passion, capturing the physical tension many experience.
Stop the Sneeze – a universal and sensory metaphor to show just how uncontrollable and consuming cravings can feel.

These stories aren’t just informative—they’re transformative. They’re meant to be shared with the people in your life who need a new way to understand addiction.

🎧 Takeaway & Action Step: Pick one story and share it with someone close to you. See how it opens the door to deeper compassion and support.

Whether you're staying sober for a day, a week, or a lifetime, you're not alone—and your experience matters.

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