Episode 560 - Sober Guy, How Do I Stay Calm When Life Keeps Popping My Tires?
Release Date: 10/30/2025
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A new series from That Sober Guy Podcast Life doesnāt stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still melt down, and sometimes life just feels stale. Thatās where āSober Guy⦠How Do Iā comes in. Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottleās 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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A new series from That Sober Guy Podcast
Life doesnāt 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.
Thatās where āSober Guy, How Do Iā comes in.
Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottleās 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.
š” Takeaways Youāll 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 ā without the hangover
ā” Ready to Go Further?
- š¬ Join the Victory Circle ā our free menās community for accountability, support, and real conversations that help you grow.
- š Grab Shaneās new book, Sober Guy, How Do I⦠Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life ā available now on Amazon.
- š„ Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching with Shane if youāre ready to level up your sobriety, mindset, and leadership.
Listen now, laugh a little, and learn how to not let lifeās flat tires wreck your day ā or your sobriety.
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