Hey everybody! Let's get real for a second....Alcoholism and addiction come up more than ANY other topic on Let’s Get Real. At least 2/3 of all our calls are guys dealing with addiction or celebrating recovery. To me...that says it's an issue that most of us are either dealing with ourselves or we know someone who has.

What started as one caller celebrating sobriety turned into a wave of men opening up about their own struggles with drinking, addiction, and the fear of asking for help.

Me (Shark) and Spanish talk honestly about what it takes to get sober, why you can’t force someone into change, and how addiction often shows up in ways we don’t want to admit. From AA experiences to swapping one addiction for another, this conversation hits the realities a lot of men quietly live with every day.

You’ll hear real callers share stories about alcohol, kratom, anxiety, cravings, and the shame that keeps men stuck. There’s no judgment here—just honesty, perspective, and reminders that you don’t have to figure this out alone.

If you’re struggling, sober-curious, or supporting someone dealing with alcoholism, drop a comment and share your story. And if this conversation helps you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. One day at a time.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Addiction and alcoholism are the #1 issues men call in about

Sobriety has to be a personal decision—no one can force it

Many people “swap” alcohol for other substances without fixing the root issue

Cravings are real, especially early on—but they do get easier

Clarity, presence, and self-awareness grow with sobriety

You don’t have to label yourself to ask for help

Doing this alone is the hardest—and most dangerous—option

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Why addiction keeps coming up on Let’s Get Real
01:15 – Spanish opens up about AA and hitting bottom
02:28 – The moment denial breaks and reality hits
04:38 – Caller Nolan on replacing alcohol with kratom
06:33 – One-on-one support and reaching out privately
08:52 – The vanilla extract story (addiction will find a way)
10:33 – “One day at a time” and dealing with cravings
11:15 – New caller asks: do cravings ever go away?
13:30 – Realizing alcohol caused more damage than you thought
15:38 – Fear, ego, and the stigma around AA

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