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Episode 560 - Sober Guy, How Do I Stay Calm When Life Keeps Popping My Tires?

That Sober Guy Podcast

Release Date: 10/30/2025

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In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with fashion entrepreneur, social commerce innovator, and newly minted author Christos Garkinos, a man whose journey from Detroit to luxury fashion, Bravo TV, and running a $100M live-streaming network is impressive enough… but who’s even more proud of one thing: staying sober. Christos opens up about growing up with Greek immigrant parents, working with major brands like Disney and Virgin Megastores, pioneering the luxury resale world, and ultimately launching Covet by Christos, a massive community-driven luxury platform featured...

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A new series from That Sober Guy Podcast Life doesn’t stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still melt down, and sometimes life just feels stale.  That’s where ā€œSober Guy… How Do Iā€ comes in. Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle’s gone and life gets real again. Questions like: Sober Guy, how do I stay calm when I get a flat tire? Sober Guy, how do I deal with stress at work without losing it? Sober Guy, how do I stop comparing myself to everyone else? Host Shane Ramer, creator of...

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Life doesn’t stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still melt down, and yes — sometimes it can be awkward being the only one at the party who's not drinking.  That’s where ā€œSober Guy… How Do Iā€ comes in. Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle’s gone and life gets real again. Questions like: Sober Guy, how do I stay calm when I get a flat tire? Sober Guy, how do I deal with stress at work without losing it? Sober Guy, how do I stop comparing myself to everyone else? Host Shane...

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Episode 560 - Sober Guy, How Do I Stay Calm When Life Keeps Popping My Tires? show art Episode 560 - Sober Guy, How Do I Stay Calm When Life Keeps Popping My Tires?

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šŸŽ™ļø Sober Guy, How Do I... A new series from That Sober Guy Podcast Life doesn’t stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still have melt downs, and yes sometimes you wake up to a flat tire… again… and start questioning your luck, your patience, and your entire neighborhood construction crew. That’s where ā€œSober Guy, How Do Iā€ comes in. Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle’s gone and life gets real again. Questions like: Sober Guy, how do I stay calm when things just aren't...

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šŸŽ™ļø Sober Guy, How Do I...

A new series from That Sober Guy Podcast

Life doesn’t stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still have melt downs, and yes sometimes you wake up to a flat tire… again… and start questioning your luck, your patience, and your entire neighborhood construction crew.

That’s where ā€œSober Guy, How Do Iā€ comes in.

Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle’s gone and life gets real again. Questions like:

  • Sober Guy, how do I stay calm when things just aren't going my way?
  • Sober Guy, how do I deal with stress at work without losing it?
  • Sober Guy, how do I stop comparing myself to everyone else?

Host Shane Ramer, creator of That Sober Guy Podcast, keeps it honest, hilarious, and grounded, blending personal stories, spiritual principles, and practical tools that actually work in real life. No fluff. Just real answers for men who want to quit drinking, lead strong, and win at life.

šŸ’” Takeaways You’ll Get from Each Episode:

  • Simple tools to keep your peace when life hits hard
  • How to use recovery principles in everyday moments
  • Ways to stay grateful, grounded, and strong — without the hangover

⚔ Ready to Go Further?

  • šŸ’¬ Join the Victory Circle – our free men’s community for accountability, support, and real conversations that help you grow.
  • šŸ“˜ Grab Shane’s new book, Sober Guy, How Do I… Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life — available now on Amazon.
  • šŸ”„ Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching with Shane if you’re ready to level up your sobriety, mindset, and leadership.

Listen now, laugh a little, and learn how to not let life’s flat tires wreck your day — or your sobriety.

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