Living Sober Sucks, But Living Drunk Sucks More.

Mark Tuschel

Mark presents alternative ideas to make the best out of living clean and sober. Expand your mind, expand your body, learn to enjoy life as a sober person. Discover your own new sober lifestyle.

  • 10 minutes 48 seconds
    It still sucks!

    Logically, after almost 11 years of complete sobriety this shouldn't still suck. But many thoughts and emotions aren't founded on logic. The title may sound a little dark, but I wanted to share this. I hear from a lot of people who feel the same way. I think it's okay to feel this way. And even though I illogically feel that it still sucks, I know for certain that my life is factually far better as a non-drinker. I hope you find this podcast interesting.

    http://LivingSoberSucks.com

    27 September 2016, 5:21 am
  • 14 minutes 12 seconds
    Recovery isn't just for the alcoholic

    Most of the attention is usually placed on the person doing the recovering. But the unsung hero is the person or people doing the supporting. The supporter plays an extremely important role in the success of a recovery effort. What’s the best way to offer support? I offer a few ideas in this podcast. Please check it out.

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    19 September 2016, 4:29 am
  • 11 minutes 54 seconds
    Good Busy-VS-Bad Busy.

    We all lead busy lives, but have you ever thought about the difference between Good Busy and Bad Busy? Many of us invest too much of our valuable time into the act of being Bad Busy. Have a listen to this podcast to hear the difference between the two. I hope this podcast motivates you to avoid getting involved and overwhelmed by Bad Busy and start focusing your time and your life on being Good Busy.

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    16 August 2016, 4:45 am
  • 9 minutes 7 seconds
    How bad is bad?

    Do you need to take a test, fill out a questionnaire or consult a therapist to determine if your drinking behavior is problematic? I don’t think it's necessary. You may not have a "genuine" heavy drinking problem, but your drinking habit may be distracting you from getting the most out of your time and your life. Please listen to this brief podcast and decide for yourself.

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    22 July 2016, 4:23 am
  • 9 minutes 27 seconds
    Is it ever good to lie?

    Is it a good idea to lie to someone when they first sober up? Should you tell them that this will be the best thing they ever do or should you tell them, "I don't know how this will turn out?" You don't want to deflate their effort, but you don't want to outright lie and give them false expectations. This podcast will give you some ideas of how to address these tough questions.

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    29 June 2016, 12:12 am
  • 9 minutes 27 seconds
    There's always a reason to drink.

    Your mind is quite capable of finding a reason to drink or do drugs. Temptations exist every day. Temptations aren’t bad, taking action on those temptations is bad. You can’t always control life, but YOU CAN control many temptations from ever presenting themselves. What is really at the root of temptation? Have a listen to this podcast and decide if you agree with me.

    http://LivingSoberSucks.com

    17 June 2016, 5:57 am
  • 10 minutes 30 seconds
    The ultimate power trip!

    What is the ultimate power trip for you? Is it driving fast? Being in control of other people? Running a business? I personally feel that the ultimate power trip is self-control, and it's something you can experience every day, multiple times a day. You can have total control over substances, but that's providing you have the self-control to NOT put a substance into your bloodstream. The only time you become powerless to a substance is AFTER you've willingly ingested it. I give an example by comparing laxatives to alcohol. Once either one is in your stomach you have no control over what it will do to your bodily functions. Please check out this podcast.

    http://LivingSoberSucks.com

    4 May 2016, 11:27 pm
  • 9 minutes 1 second
    Do you REALLY want what you want?

    This is often a curious question to ask yourself. We all want something, but does getting what we want bring about the happiness we so desire? I believe that there are better questions to ask such as, "Why do you want something and what do you hope the end result will bring about?" Do you really want to live completely sober and what do you want out of sobriety? What do think the results of sobriety will be? It's important to ask "Why" you want something and "What outcome" you're hoping for.

    http://LivingSoberSucks.com

    26 April 2016, 5:28 am
  • 9 minutes 50 seconds
    What will you do TODAY?

    The best way to get you feeling better about yourself is to help someone else. Every day you have opportunities to help other people and doing so will help YOU feel better with your sobriety. A big part of living a normal life as a non-drinker is by NOT always being focused on being a non-drinker. When you help other people you will think more about them and less about having to stay sober. Helping other people will get you thinking about other subjects than always thinking and talking about sobriety. Please take the time to check out this podcast.

    http://LivingSoberSucks.com

    7 April 2016, 5:59 am
  • 7 minutes 35 seconds
    Are memories real?

    Two people can witness the exact same thing but remember it in different ways. Memories change over time. Good memories are what we live for. Bad memories are meant to be avoided. But bad memories can also hold you back. Check out this podcast to discover ways to keep your memories in check.

    http://LivingSoberSucks.com

    3 March 2016, 10:17 pm
  • 8 minutes 6 seconds
    Say what you mean.

    I believe that people don't always communicate their message as well as they think they do. Have you ever heard yourself saying, "This idiot just doesn't get it." There are a few simple ways to make sure other people understand and grasp what you’re trying to say. This podcast will offer you ideas on how to make sure that your intended message is received correctly.

    http://LivingSoberSucks.com

    3 March 2016, 9:58 pm
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