#518: My Journey With Sobriety

#518: My Journey With Sobriety

June 29, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

Mark Groves discusses his journey with sobriety, emphasizing the internal motivations and societal pressures surrounding the decision to quit drinking.

In this episode, I want to talk about sobriety, and not the kind that starts with a rock bottom. The kind that starts with a whisper. A quiet voice inside you that says, what if life was better without this? We explore why the truths we know but refuse to live actually block us from receiving the next level of guidance we need, why quitting drinking is so often less about the alcohol and more about the fear of what other people will think, and why sobriety might just be the most radical act of presence you can choose. Because staying numb is not neutral. It is a choice to stay in the aquarium when the ocean is right there waiting for you. 00:06 – Heeding the "Small Voice" 01:13 – Simple "Life Math" 03:16 – Alchemizing Your Truth 05:05 – Aquarium vs. Ocean 06:21 – Breaking Social Codependency Resources: Need a digital detox? We've put together a free, science-backed protocol with everything you need to reclaim your focus, sleep, and attention — download it here. Get My Book! Liberated Love - Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire: https://markgroves.com/book —Explore My Courses: https://markgroves.com/courses Follow me and my work here: —Subscribe to my…

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