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It's Five years Sober for me in 2024! Today I kick off 2024 discussing how I "DID" it! What are the tools I used, the people who helped, and the roadblocks and attitudes along the way? 5 Years Summary Quitting drinking after 5 years with personal insights. 0:00 Brent reflects on five years of sobriety, sharing insights on the journey and its significance. Quitting drinking for 90 days. 3:41 Brent challenged himself to go 90 days without drinking alcohol to replace the dopamine rush and unwind after long workdays. Brent successfully completed the challenge and found alternative ways to relax and unwind, such as exercise and spending time with family. Clare Pooly's book "The Sober Diaries," inspired Brent to push through a stressful day by going for a run. Reducing alcohol consumption and its impact on mental and physical health. 8:48 Brent reflects on his journey with alcohol, sharing how he quit drinking in 2019 and has been sober since, despite feeling pressure from others to drink. Finding like-minded people on tour who are also making changes in their lives makes it easier to move ahead without alcohol. The societal pressure to drink and the stigma surrounding responsible drinking, aim to find a balance between enjoying themselves and taking care of their health. Quitting drinking for five years and the challenges that come with it. 13:36 What is a 5-year sobriety milestone, questioning if they've developed the tools to maintain their abstinence. Brent misses the dopamine hit of drinking but is a CBD advocate, unsure if they'll "cave" after 5 years of sobriety. Sobriety, support systems, and creative outlets. 18:33 The importance of finding a support system in recovery, particularly for people who have gone through the same process can provide valuable insights. Reading books like "The Sober Diaries" to gain a better understanding of the recovery journey and find creative ways to hit dopamine, such as podcasting or taking short walks. Quitting alcohol for 5 years and supporting others. 23:42 Find a supportive community and occupy their brain with something else to cope with challenges. To Purchase a copy of "The Sober Diaries" please click https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36301974 If you or someone you know is struggling with Addiction please visit: https://www.aa.org/ https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=betterhelp_e&utm_content=128279753423&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=e&utm_campaign=15228626130&ad_type=text&adposition=&kwd_id=kwd-300752210814&gclid=CjwKCAiAqNSsBhAvEiwAn_tmxSyYtC9swoiY3rwCfcfvLnunw6P1zrtSF_gWYEtwjU0MrgH1as9h5hoCyiwQAvD_BwE¬_found=1&gor=start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices