Sober Not Boring
Sober Not Boring is the podcast that flips the script on recovery. We bring you real conversations, inspiring interviews, and practical tools that prove sobriety isn’t just about saying “no” — it’s about saying “yes” to a better, bolder life. From recovery stories that will make you laugh (and maybe cry) to expert insights and resources you can use right now, we’re here to break the stigma and show that life after addiction can be full of purpose, connection, and yes… fun. Whether you’re in recovery, thinking about it, or walking alongside someone who is, pull up a chair. There’s a seat here for you — because sober doesn’t mean boring.
Episodes
The Right To Remain Silent (But Do You Have The Ability?) (Proverbs 10)
"The more talk, the less truth." We used to use words as weapons or smoke screens. Today, we learn why silence is often the best legal defense. Welcome to Day 10 of "A Proverb A Day Keeps The Police Away."
In today’s breakdown of Proverbs 10:
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Shifty Living: Why honesty is the best sleep aid (and the only cure for paranoia).
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The Babbling Fool: Why over-e...
The Secret Trap – Why We Love The Forbidden (Proverbs 9) 🚫
Let’s be honest. We’ve all been there. We’ve all chased something just because it felt "off-limits."
Proverbs 9 talks about the woman named Folly who sits at the door and says, "Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!" That is the lie of addiction. That is the lie that keeps us sick. It tells us the secret life is the good life—until the trap snaps shut.
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🌪 Ever wonder why life hits harder after you start doing things right? This week, Chaplain Heidi sat with one of the rawest questions every one of us wrestles with in recovery, faith, and real life:
“I’m changing my life… I’m doing my best… so why do these things keep happening?”
Ecclesiastes 9:11–12 doesn’t sugarcoat the truth:
“The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong… sooner or later, bad luck hits us ...
We chased this bag until we had nothing left. 📉🛑
In active addiction, I spent every waking hour chasing "The Bag." I risked my freedom, my family, and my life for a little plastic baggie that always—always—ended up empty.
We thought we were chasing wealth. We were actually chasing death.
Welcome to Day 8 of "A Proverb A Day Keeps The Police Away." Today, in Proverbs Chapter 8, Solomon tells us we have been hustling for the wrong ...
Don't Sign Your Name To Their Chaos (Proverbs 6)
You can work perfectly on your own recovery, but if you sign your name to someone else's chaos, you are going down with their ship. Welcome to Day 6 of "A Proverb A Day Keeps The Police Away."
In today’s breakdown of Proverbs 6 (The Message Version):
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The "Rescue" Trap: Solomon warns us against "going into hock" with our neighbors. If you are trapped in a bad deal, get out like...
The Honey Trap: Why Relapse Looks Sweet But Tastes Like Poison (Proverbs 5)
We’ve all been hustled. We bought into something that looked like a dream but turned into a nightmare. Welcome to Day 5 of "A Proverb A Day Keeps The Police Away," where we read Proverbs (The Message Version) to find the street smarts we need to survive.
In today’s breakdown of Proverbs 5:
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The Bait & Switch: How to spot the trap when it "drips wit...
Comparison is the thief of joy. Distraction is the enemy of progress. 🛣️
In recovery, it’s so easy to look at the person next to us. "Why did they get their kids back so fast?" "Why do they look so happy?" But in Proverbs Chapter 4, Solomon gives us a strict order: "Look neither right nor left."
Welcome to Day 4 of "A Proverb A Day Keeps The Police Away." Today we are talking about FOCUS.
Solomon tells us to:
1️⃣ Sell Everything: ...
“Recovery isn’t just the choice to change — it’s the work in the middle that changes you.”
Episode 5 of Life Beyond Suboxone hits a different level. This is Stacy’s real-time transformation — physically, emotionally, spiritually — as she adjusts to her second Sublocade shot and steps deeper into the work that actually rewires a life.
In this episode she opens up about: • unexpected physical changes • what the holidays stir up • fea...
You’re driving 100mph. Do you even know where you’re going? 🚗💨
In active addiction, I wanted to be the driver, the navigator, and the mechanic. I thought I knew the shortcuts. I thought I had it all under control... right up until I crashed.
We have a saying in the recovery community: "My best thinking got me here."
Welcome to Day 3 of "A Proverb A Day Keeps The Police Away." Today we are reading Proverbs Chapter 3, and Solomon i...
We would drive through a blizzard to get high. Why won't we drive 10 minutes to a meeting to get well? 🌨️🛑
In active addiction, we were the hardest working people on the planet. We didn't take "no" for an answer. We hustled. We hunted. We made it happen.
But then we get sober, and suddenly we’re... waiting. We wait for the obsession to lift. We wait to feel better.
Day 2 of "A Proverb A Day Keeps The Police Away" is a wake-up cal...
If they’re clapping for your bad decisions, that’s not a circle. That’s a cage. 🚨
We love to say we didn't see the relapse coming. We say it "snuck up" on us. But if we are honest? The signs were there. The "gut check" was there. And usually... the wrong people were there, too.
Today is Day 1 of our new series: "A Proverb A Day Keeps The Police Away." 🚓💨
We’re hitting 31 chapters of Proverbs in 31 days, reading from The Message ...
LIFE’S HIDDEN TRUTHS: Why the "Good Life" Isn't What You Think (Ecclesiastes 7)
We spend decades chasing the shiny things—the fat bank account, the perfect reputation, the stress-free life. We think if we can just straighten out all the crooked parts of our journey, we’ll finally be happy.
But what if the truth is hiding in the dark?
In this message, Rev. Heidi Woldhuis uncovers "Life's Hidden Truths" found in Ecclesiastes 7 (Recor...
“Peace doesn’t show up at the finish line… it shows up in the middle of the process.”
Episode 4 of Life Beyond Suboxone is all about that quiet shift — when you start waking up rested, thinking clearly, and feeling your heart settle for the first time in years.
Stacy talks about finding balance, getting her confidence back, and realizing she’s becoming a woman she didn’t think she could ever be. No chaos. No crisis. Just healing… h...
Life Beyond Suboxone: Clarity, Confidence, and Taking My Power Back
“When the fog finally lifts… you start seeing the life you could’ve had all along.”
Episode 3 of Life Beyond Suboxone hit different. Stacy is waking up rested, thinking clearly, and stepping into a version of herself she didn’t believe she could be.
This week she talks about routines, boundaries, confidence, and finally taking her power back after years of feeling ...
Maintenance vs. Abstinence: The High-Stakes Choice of Long-Term Suboxone Use and the Post-X-Waiver Reality
This NotebookLM breakdown explores the turning point between maintenance and movement — the moment where a life-saving medication becomes something you lean on instead of grow from. It digs into the emotional toll, the medical realities, the fear of withdrawal, the mental battle, and the courage it takes to step into the unkno...
Life Beyond Suboxone: Clarity, Confidence, and Taking My Power Back | Stacy's Journey Episode 3
In Episode 3, Stacy steps into a brand-new reality — one where the fog is finally lifting, the mornings feel different, and she’s waking up with more clarity and confidence than she’s had in years.
This episode digs into the deeper shifts happening now that she’s one month into Sublocade: • clearer thinking • better sleep • emotional s...
💔 We all carry stones. But what if Jesus never asked us to throw them?
When a crowd gathered, ready to condemn, Jesus didn’t pick up a stone—He knelt down. He didn’t expose shame—He extended grace.
What does real compassion cost you? In Part 3 of The Jesus Way, Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis digs into the kind of love Jesus calls us to—a love that shows up, stays present, and doesn’t run from the mess.
This message isn’t comfortable. But it is freeing.
“You can’t separate commitment from compassion.” “Love is not convenient—it’s intentional.” “Being a neighbor is not about proximity. It’s about participation.” “Jesus never stepped ...
🎓 Reimagining Education: Ulis Ellis Jr. on Connection, Culture & Learning
When Ulis Ellis Jr. steps up to speak, you feel the decades of wisdom behind every word. In this talk, he breaks down how education can transform when we focus on connection, culture, and the way the brain actually learns.
From his unorthodox teaching methods to his deep commitment to urban students, Mr. Ellis shows how reading, writing, speaking, articu...
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