EP. 46 How to Stay Sober When Life Falls Apart | 30 Years of Recovery with Joseph Ganci

DId this podcast help you. Please let me and others know to support the show. Thank you. How do you stay sober when life falls apart? Joseph Ganci has been in recovery for nearly 30 years. Along the way, he has faced divorce, financial loss, and the devastating death of his daughter—without returning to alcohol. In this episode of Sobriety, Now What?, Joe shares what helped him keep moving forward through grief, loss, and some of the hardest moments of his life. We talk about AA, service, asking for help, letting go of how life “should” be, and the role spirituality and faith can play in recovery. Joe also explains why “even high bottoms have trapdoors,” shares the questions he asks people he sponsors, and tells the remarkable AA story of a roll of nickels and a phone call that helped change recovery history. Whether AA or faith is part of your recovery or not, there are lessons here about connection, grief, service, resilience, and staying sober when life doesn’t go according to plan. At the end, I share three simple tools from Joe’s story that you can put into practice today. In this episode: • Staying sober through grief and major loss • Why having a “high bottom” doesn’t mean alcohol isn’t a problem • Service and connection as recovery tools • Allowing yourself to grieve and cry • Letting go of “should” statements • Spirituality, faith, and finding your own path • Three practical tools you can use today Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and the death of a child. If you are struggling or in crisis in the U.S., call or text 988. To reach joseph checkout his website: Rumradio.com Invitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions. Support the show 🚩 Your Next Step Starts Here Thank you for listening to Sobriety… Now What? My hope is that each conversation offers encouragement, practical tools, and a reminder that you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. 🚩 Ready to Stop Living on Autopilot? Whether you're navigating sobriety, feeling stuck, or wondering what's next, take a few minutes to reflect on where you are and where you want to go. Explore my FREE Unclouded Decision App, designed to help you begin making more intentional choices. 👉 START YOUR FREE EXPERIENCE https://start.liveunclouded.com 🌱 Ready for Your Next Chapter? Looking for more guidance as you navigate sobriety, life transitions, or personal growth? Explore Live Unclouded for programs, workshops, and resources designed to help you reconnect with yourself, find direction, and begin living by design. 👉 EXPLORE LIVE UNCLOUDED 🌐 Connect & Explore About Stuart Cline: stuartcline.com Counseling Services: nmcounseling.com ...