After 18 years of drinking, countless blackouts, arrests, and hospital stays, I finally hit my bottom—and started to climb. This podcast is about what it really looks like to get sober. No sugarcoating. No step-by-step manual. Just honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, and everything in between. If you’ve struggled, if someone you love is struggling, or if you just want to understand the chaos behind the bottle—this is for you. Let’s talk about what happens after rock bottom.
After 18 years of drinking, countless blackouts, arrests, and hospital stays, I finally hit my bottom—and started to climb. This podcast is about what it really looks like to get sober. No sugarcoating. No step-by-step manual. Just honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, and everything in between. If you’ve struggled, if someone you love is struggling, or if you just want to understand the chaos behind the bottle—this is for you. Let’s talk about what happens after rock bottom.
In this conversation, Taylor and Cayla, co-founders of The Dry Oak, share their journey from addiction to creating a thriving non-alcoholic beverage store. They discuss the importance of community support, the challenges of sobriety, and their vision for a more inclusive space for those seeking alternatives to alcohol. The couple emphasizes the significance of personal stories in recovery and the impact of functional beverages like Kava and adaptogens. They also touch on family dynamics, parenting through recovery, and the power of vulnerability in seeking help.