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Podcast: The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)
Episode: Why So Many Men Never Grow Up — and How Sobriety Forces You To
Description: What happens when you finally grow out of a version of yourself that no longer fits?
In this intimate conversation with poet Roberto “Bert” Pastori, we explore the messy, chaotic, beautiful journey from drinking as an identity to discovering a life defined by consciousness, creativity, and genuine connection.
Bert and I dig into why alcohol felt like freedom when we were young, how masculinity traps men into emotional silence, and what really happens when you outgrow your friend group but stay in the same body, the same culture, and the same expect...