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 episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, hosts Ryan and Rachel delve into the theme of patience in sobriety. They share personal experiences of their early days in recovery, the challenges of building new relationships, and the importance of self-care and discipline. The conversation highlights the significance of patience in achieving personal goals, managing emotions, and navigating the complexities of life after addiction. They also discuss the role of community support and the transformative power of podcasting as a therapeutic outlet.