Strong And Sober Podcast
Episodes
Ep36: Strong Doesn’t Mean Silent: The Truth About Mental Health
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strength isn’t pretending you’re okay.In this episode of Strong and Sober, we have an honest conversation about mental health, depression, and the...
Ep35: Why the Things You Love Are Making You Feel Worse
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If it feels good… why does it leave you feeling worse?In this episode of Strong and Sober, we break down what’s actually happening in your brain w...
Ep34: Why Your Brain Hates Change (And Tries to Sabotage You)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why every time you try to get in shape, get sober, or improve your life… it feels like something is pulling you backward?In this episode...
Ep33: Power, Money, and the Animal Within - The Saga of Anthony Rosso
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He built a million-dollar company. He controlled rooms. He bought the bar. And when that didn’t work, he’d intimidate it.In Episode 33 of Strong a...
Ep32: From Homeless to Hopeful - The Story of Matthew Handy
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Homeless in downtown San Diego. Daily use of eight different drugs. Multiple arrests. A bank robbery. And now… recovery.In Episode 32 of Strong and ...
Ep31: Who You Were vs. Who You’re Becoming
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Growth sounds exciting… until you realize it means outgrowing yourself.In this episode of Strong and Sober, we talk about the identity shift that ha...
Ep30: Comfort Is The Real Addicition
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if you’re not addicted to alcohol, food, or scrolling… but to comfort?In this episode, we break down how chasing relief from stress, boredom,...
Ep29: Rebuilding a Life Worth Staying Sober For - The Story of Katie Laye
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with bodybuilder Katie Laye for one of the most raw and honest conversations we’ve had on the show. Katie opens up abou...
Ep28: Unexpected Teachers: Lessons From the Unlikeliest Places
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not every life lesson comes from a book, a coach, or a big turning point. Sometimes it comes from a random conversation, a strange moment, or a situat...
Ep 27: New Year, New Me (Why It Fails and How You Can Do It Differently)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Year’s resolutions sound great… until February.In this episode of Strong and Sober, Luke and Matt break down why people set resolutions, why m...
Ep26: From Meth to Meaning: Troy’s Story of Recovery and Brotherhood
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Strong and Sober, we sit down with Troy from the Sober Riders Motorcycle Club for one of our most raw and vulnerable conversations ...
Ep25: It's Dangerous To Go Alone: Why Community Changes Everything
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isolation feeds addiction, anxiety, and shame. In this episode, we talk about why real healing doesn’t happen alone, and how community plays a criti...
Ep24: Inside the First 14 Days
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks into sobriety, our guest Dana Sobota joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction, rock bottom, and what early recovery reall...
Ep23: No Holding Back, Hard Questions, Honest Answers
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and revealing episode, Luke and Matt put each other on the spot with 10 personal, no-fluff questions about addiction, sobriety, fitness, m...
Ep22: Fighting Fentanyl — Luis Romero’s War for Recovery
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luis Romero is a bold voice in the battle against fentanyl and the founder of the Fuck Fentanyl movement and podcast. In this episode, Luis shares his...
Ep21: Breath, Laughter, and Getting Sober: Janie Nelson’s Path to Healing
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist and substance abuse counselor Janie Nelson joins us to talk sobriety, self-awareness, and why healing doesn’t have to be so damn serious. ...
Ep20: Straight Edge Strength: Living Clean, Lifting Heavy w/ Mitch Snyder
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Powerlifting meets purpose in this episode with our guest Mitch: a hardcore straight edge athlete who’s built his life around discipline, strength, ...
Ep19: Regimented & Peaceful: Mike Inumerable on Discipline, Sobriety, and Plant-Based Living
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with our longtime friend Mike Enumerable, an 11th and 12th grade teacher, vegan since 2014, and four years sober. Mike sh...
Ep18: The Power of Course Correction
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all hit that moment—when you realize you’ve been the problem. But that awareness? It’s powerful. In this episode, we talk about recognizing y...
Ep17: Getting Back on Track — The Psychology of Starting Again
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Falling off track happens to everyone. What matters is how you respond.In this episode, we dig into the real reasons people lose momentum on their hea...
Ep16: Meat-Free Muscle – Jordan Dranes on Strength, Veganism, and Starting From Zero
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need to eat meat—or have it all figured out—to get strong.In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Dranes, a vegan bodybuilder, person...
Ep15: The Weight You Don’t See: Secret Struggles of Being Overweight
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People see the number on the scale—but they don’t see the shame, the fear, or the everyday battles that come with carrying extra weight. In this d...
Ep14: What Sobriety Taught Us (That No Book Ever Could)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s what you read about sobriety—and then there’s what you learn from actually living it. In this episode, we get honest about the deep, une...
Ep13: From Fear to Fitness — Michael Toler on Starting Strong Without Meat
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What stops most people from stepping into a gym isn't fear, it's a lack of knowledge. In this powerful episode, personal trainer and nutrition...
Ep12: Black Belt Battles: Jessica Lara’s Fight for Sobriety
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Lara is a multi-time black belt and kenpo instructor—but the toughest fight she ever faced wasn’t in a dojo. In this episode, Jessica shar...
Episode 11: From Chaos to Clarity: David Millar’s Journey Through Addiction and Ultra Endurance
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra runner David Millar shares his raw journey from addiction to endurance. From chaos and recovery to clarity and ultra marathons—this is what it...
Ep10: Rebuilding Confidence After Addiction
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction doesn’t just take your health—it steals your confidence, your identity, and your belief in yourself. In this episode, we talk about the ...
Ep9: Life Hits Different When You Show Up For It
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sobriety isn’t just about quitting—it’s about arriving. In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to finally be present in your own life...
Ep8: Why Most Diets Fail—and What Actually Works
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be real—most diets are built to break you. In this episode, we get honest about the toxic cycle of fad diets, quick fixes, and all-or-nothin...
Ep7: From Meth to Mindful: Durt’s Story, Part 2
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The comeback continues.In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Luke, Matt and his brother Durt pick up where they left off—this time diving into th...
Ep6: From Meth to Mindful: Durt’s Story, Part 1
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is our most personal episode yet.In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, we sit down with Matt's brother, Durt, for a raw and unfiltered ...
Ep5: The Gym Saved My Life... But It Wasn't Enough
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the gym became a sanctuary in early sobriety—a place to rebuild routine, channel energy, and reclaim our health. But what happens wh...
Ep4: Rock Bottom or Wake-Up Call?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need to lose it all to start rebuilding. In this episode, we unpack the powerful misconception that transformation only comes from hitting...
Ep3: Beyond the Scale: How We Lost the Weight and Gained Ourselves
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t just a weight loss story—it’s a story about reclaiming our lives.In this episode, we open up about our combined 300-pound transformat...
Ep2: From Chaos to Clarity: Our Sobriety Stories
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a moment—the breaking point, the wake-up call, the quiet realization that something has to change. In this episode, we open up about ou...
Ep-1: From the Bottom to the Barbell: Our Story Begins
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Strong and Sober — a weekly podcast where we get real about sobriety, strength, and starting over. In this intr...