10 REASONS TO STAY SOBER for the 4th of July - (Episode 172 [2023])

[@donallan6396]

I find Jay to be one of the best podcasts on this subject .He is authentic , articulate, and honest . And non- judgemental.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

you = 🌬️ ⛵

[@kirkbingham330]

79 days sober. Happy 4th .

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on 79 days of sobriety.

[@debbieomalley3451]

Today is 305 days sober for me. I have never felt better. Thanks Jae

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your improved health and sober lifestyle

[@jackiee410]

That is amazing! Congrats on all your work to get there!! You ROCK! I've got 108 days in...looking forward to 300 + days sober! Love this new life & healthy body!

[@debbieomalley3451]

@@jackiee410 Thank you so much. Congrats to you and keep up the great work on your end. It's such a good feeling to feel so much better. Never mind your wallet thanks you too. Enjoy your sobriety!!

[@LadyHawke78]

Hey, nice!!! 😃👍 Today is day 300 for me and I’ve been telling everyone about it. Milestones are important in early sobriety!

[@debbieomalley3451]

@@LadyHawke78 Milestones are fabulous!!! Congratulations to you. Don't you feel fantastic?!!! 😊

[@ThatAprilPvd]

I am coming up on 16 months of being sober. I may go out and watch a little fireworks, but then I’m gonna come back home and play some VR games with my friends around the world. The clarity that comes with being sober is so worth it and I can enjoy the celebration better without altering my brain chemistry. Thank you for your videos, and enjoy your Fourth of July😊

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety.

[@theotherway1639]

The number #1 reason for me is that I don't want to return to a life of chaos and no peace. Alcohol brings nothing but inner and outer chaos. I like that mindfulness book called 30 Days to Sobriety by Harper Daniels.

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety

[@sambromley7394]

57 Days sober today, looking forward to a (relatively) quiet 4th this year. Going to be my first sober 4th of July since I was 18 lol. Not sure why I drank so much for so long but I'm positive this time around its for good, don't even miss drinking anymore. Happy 4th everyone!

[@MJA5]

congrats!

[@sambromley7394]

​@@MJA5 thanks!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@kennethwallerjr1608]

Im with ya! U can do this! Happy 4th!

[@jackiee410]

106 days sober today!! It wasn't always easy but def worth it. I'm looking forward to cooking out with friends and just enjoying their company... yes the holiday can be enough! Plus I want to lead some close family members hopefully to their first steps of sobriety too and would be proud to lead by example! Thanks so much Jae for your videos & please keep them coming! You really helped me alot. I have another first next month....first ever sober beach vacation. (Yikes) Need all the encouragement I can get! Thanks again 🙂

[@gwillis01]

I wish you the best of mental strength and courage to resist temptation Jacklee410

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I'm always happy to hear that my videos are still helping people 🥰

[@gwillis01]

I wish you the best of mental strength to resist temptation. Keep striving to improve yourself.

[@jackiee410]

@@gwillis01 Thank you!!

[@daverobbe6560]

one day at a time! congrats

[@rednoise0988]

I'm still practicing but I am sober today. And it is getting easier. I thank everybody here for your help!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@rednoise0988 practice makes progress 🫶

[@djkatfishbeats]

Pray yall 🙏

[@paulanderson24]

Those are some terrifying statistics. I’m not American and it is a huge country but those numbers are shocking. Ten years ago I was in vegas for the 4th and can attest to how much of a binge it was. Last weekend I’ve passed my 6 month milestone. Best of luck to everyone facing their first sober July 4th

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your long sobriety streak. Keep that positive momentum going

[@joko09010]

It’s my Soberversary tomorrow! 💪🏻💥💕🥇🥳🎉⭐️ Saying prayers and wishing good things for you all. 🌈 Thanks for the video Jae!

[@gwillis01]

Happy sober anniversary

[@GettingSoberAgain]

WOAAAAAAAH LETS GOOOOOOOOO!!!!! YESSSSSS!!

[@joko09010]

@@GettingSoberAgain 😁✌🏻💙

[@kennethwallerjr1608]

Pretty excited to be sober this year for the holiday! Almost 3months alcohol free and this channel motivates and inspires me to keep doing what I’m doing!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@olig7336]

I love your channel. 9 days sober now. Feel great

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety. Keep enjoying your new found energy and improved health

[@derekhath380]

Thanks for new video Jae! Day 551 in sobriety for me today. 2nd sober July 4th. Doing pre-meeting beach walk with sober trusted advisors and 0700 AA Meeting after walk. Chilling out and working out... so pretty normal daily routine rather than getting totally hammered by 0800 and all day on 4th. 5th is so much better - it's incredible. :)

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety.

[@suem.1392]

I subscribed to the channel this year and finally I managed not to drink alcohol for a week! It's not a super long time, but it was enough to let me see what it was like. I'm wondering how it finally clicked, ha! Some benefits were a better mood. I was less irritable and even felt happy, which I don't often feel, unfortunately. I also got more done, which helped my self-esteem. When we haven't done anything, we get frustrated with ourselves. It's a cycle. When we've completed things (even small things like making the bed) we're not ruminating on everything we haven't done.

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on embracing sobriety. Keep that positive momentum going

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Well said 👏👏👏

[@lucyloose6727]

Keep pounding it’ll get sooooooo much better👍

[@georgegarner5331]

Thanks for the encouraging video Jae....stay well!!!

[@Necklars]

366 days 🎉 Thank you for the support!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your one year of sobriety. Keep striving to improve yourself

[@Necklars]

@@gwillis01 Thank you!

[@ardie4]

one month booze-free today, feels great to tackle life with a clear mind. your videos have been a great help in my journey!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You got this!

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work ardie

[@Shelly3g]

205 days here

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety

[@gilramirez1373]

Still sober 3 years...now's the 5 th July 2024

[@askittenlove13]

6 months today 🎉❤🎉

[@enialisnailo17]

Well I'm 37 now so it's time for sobriety. Day 1.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

And a heck of a day/weekend to start! Get that huge holiday milestone knocked out EARLY!

[@AnstromNovak-hf7tx]

59 days sober! I’m loving getting to know myself again and I have physically never felt better! Thank you for being an encouraging force for those of us who struggle. Looking forward to spending time with my family, that I will remember without the haze of alcohol. Much love to you!❤

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety.

[@sabo6070]

I can wish Happy 4th peacefully with a refreshing drink and not poison in my hand. Also, on the 5th you’re not hungover !! Beautiful

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work

[@CCTH-86]

1,090 days sober for me!!!

[@rosealexander6630]

9 months sober on the 8th of July. The holidays have been so hard for me because everyone around me drinks but I have made it through them by reminding myself of how good my life is now. I have fun doing all kinds of things sober. Actually more fun because I am more in the moment.

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself Rose

[@xxxxxxGUNZxxxxxx]

This will be my 3rd sober 4th of July. 🙌 thank you for this video, reminding me of all the great things that come with being sober! Part of my success comes from watching videos like these 💯💪😎🥳

[@GettingSoberAgain]

We are happy to have you in our community 😁 Here's the main playlist of episodes so you can check out more when you're ready 👍 kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself.

[@BradParsons-n8s]

8 and half months sober from booze and weed. I've been learning to enjoy, cope, deal with, or whatever all of life's ventures. I am now in the midst of my toughest challenge....Two Weeks Vacation. This is filled with travel, drinking friends, family, social events, warm deck weather. So far I am enjoying it very much, but need to pay attention. Every night I says "thanks" because I stayed sober and genuinely enjoyed the day. This is my first sober vacation in 30 plus years.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You have a golden opportunity to show the others that it can be done, willingly and gracefully! The seeds to change are ready to be planted in the minds and hearts of those around you 🌱🫶

[@gwillis01]

It is time for you to be a good example for everyone else. I wish you the best of mental strength to overcome temptation.

[@lucyloose6727]

Happy 4th to all.. ain’t it cool to be sober? I’m past 3 years now.. Thanx Jae and the crew 👍

[@gwillis01]

Hello. Congrats on continuing in the sober lifestyle.

[@lucyloose6727]

@@gwillis01 howdy there hope alls rocking with you. Have a safe 4th😀😀

[@RM-de9bh]

thanks! Sending love from argentina, 563 daya sober

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I hope to visit someday 😎

[@DanielWalrath]

Thank you, Jae! Your channel has been a literal God-send for me. Your understanding and lack of judgement are just what we need! Have a great 4th!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

awwww thank you for your support right back 🥰

[@LouBison]

The gym has been my go-to in aiding my sobriety. Unfortunately, they will be closing early on the 4th. At the same time, I am in a space where I do not have any family where I reside and very few "friends" other than some gym rats : ). So I may spend some time on the waterfront and some netflix. I'm staying in a safe space as this is a recent start for me and not comfortable testing my discipline just yet.

[@gwillis01]

It's a good idea to stay in a safe zone when your sobriety is like a small weak plant that has just started maturing.

[@timburton9514]

Almost 7 months sober! I’m amazed at my thought clarity now. And energy? Wow!!

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety. Keep up the good work. Enjoy your improved health.

[@kennethwallerjr1608]

Dont it feel good? It feels like I got my mind back :-D

[@justinlee9083]

As of July 1st I'm 1 month and 2 days sober

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Shame and negative self-talk have been a killer for me. I can be really hard and unforgiving towards myself. I love to come to these sober KZbin channels to get support and encouragement, it means so much to me. I will never stop trying to have an alcohol-free life even though I struggle on the path.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

That's why you're the man!

[@JenniferLKersten]

Dry July, let's goooooooo❤Thanks for a great video Jae❤

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I spy with my little eye...DRY JULY!

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself Jennifer K

[@franciscocardenas210]

3 months sober today.your videos helped me so much to get here

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Yessssss let's gooooooo!!!

[@MrHandy-nr5hi]

I went to bed early and even slept thru all the fireworks. Almost 8 months sober now and not even looking back! Thanks to this channel and community for helping me get thru some of the tough times Bless you all!

[@arisaga822]

Lord above, this video landed at the right time. Mrs. Arisaga is into her 2nd beer and I have been desperately fighting the urge to join her. 3 days so far. Thank you, Jae.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Lord above indeed!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on fighting temptation. Keep up the good work.

[@SuperSozaboy]

283 days for me. It got easier for me. Even when I got Injured I didn’t go back to it. So I was able to keep the weight off too. I really don’t want to go back to who I was before

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety. Count your blessings I'm glad sobriety is getting easier

[@PHATPAT-C17]

Due too work stress, I slipped back to beer....again Think its time for a new job

[@MJA5]

your job won’t make beer go away! Life goes on, you chose.

[@PHATPAT-C17]

@@MJA5 yeah, well 4th be day one again.

[@gwillis01]

If you hate your job then you should get a new one so that you can have different problems in your life. There is no such thing as a stress free job. You have to pick what things you can put up with.

[@gwillis01]

@@PHATPAT-C17 Congrats on embracing sobriety. Keep striving to improve yourself.

[@devastator2773]

Going on my 39th day of being sober. I really needed this video. 4th of July is a rough one.

[@arisaga822]

Well done!

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety. Keep up the good work

[@katelynch3475]

Thanks for the inspiration! I just watched a gorgeous sunrise 😊 I can add a good night’s sleep and a beautiful morning to the reasons to stay sober on the 4th!

[@lpsglitterpaws8536]

Today is day three for me

[@ericaedwards2522]

First sober 4th!! I'm pumped!! Day 178..Thank you for all you do

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety erica. Keep up the good work

[@mexstyle]

This year with be my 7th 4th sober!

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work.

[@sandylaramore2248]

This is one of my favorite videos! Lots of nuggets to remember for motivation! ❤

[@patricialucas390]

I’m so glad I’m not drinking on the 4th of July and don’t desire or want it. I’m looking on working on myself and this journey. Thanks for the video and inspiration. 😊

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Thanks for being here with us 🫂

[@HoustonShutterCenter]

1 year July 5th no alcohol

[@royalredus]

I saw the title screen and thought it was a day where we decide we're going to depend on alcohol 🤣

[@Tofueeter]

I'm working 12 hours on July 4th. 53 bucks an hour! No booze for me 🤑

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on earning the big money.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

🤑🤑🤑

[@paulbaglio6295]

It's time to practice zero tolerance again.🙁

[@erinbfly]

OMG. You are a ⭐! I'm so grateful to have found you! Thank you so much!!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I'm grateful you found me too 😁 Click here to BINGE watch another one of our videos 😀 kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@melaniepegg5047]

Love and appreciate this 🎉

[@GettingSoberAgain]

🥰🥰🥰

[@paulredneck4900]

Thanks so much, Jae! I'm learning a lot, and definitely reducing my drinking because of your videos!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@paulredneck4900 👏👏👏 Happy 4th!

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Great video Jae!!!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I appreciate ya! Nobody noticed it was from last year 😇

[@timhemlin9556]

On day 176 and I'm not at all interested in the fireworks alcohol ignites. Have a good day, friends!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Firing up the grill at least? Slab n Slaw? Steaks? WHATCHA GONNA DO BROTHER??? 💪🏻

[@timhemlin9556]

@@GettingSoberAgain Firing up the grill! BBQ chicken and sausage, potato salad, homemade bread and apple pie for dessert.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@timhemlin9556 YUMMMMMM!!!!

[@b_ks]

Okies, no drinking on the fourth of July (weekend). Since we will be in a 20°F higher than normal heatwave, no drinking until it cools off a bit too. Afterwards, go for 21 days of sobriety since I'll already have been sober for a week and the rule of thumb is that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. After three weeks I hope to be experiencing multiple, noticeable, health benefits. This I believe will give me encouragement to stay sober for the rest of the summer. Then my birthday in autumn will be fairly close so I will remain sober until then when I will realize that a sober birthday is one of those major, reachable milestones. Also, more, major, health benefits should steadily accrue. So then comes possibly, (likely) rough seas through the holidays and the huge milestone of a alcohol-free New Years Eve. New years day I will start the year sober and alcohol free. I will have the opportunity to begin and end the year without drinking. I'm not sure this has ever occurred in my adult life. After that I can think of no real reason to begin drinking again. lol, I apologize for being so long-winded. I think spelling it out will help. Bless you all.

[@gwillis01]

It is good to be crystal clear on why you want to be sober. Pick a reason that is important to YOU. Make the payoff worth the struggle. The second week is easier than the first week. Check out that recent Jae video on how fast your health improves as your days sober pile up.

[@PriusTurbo]

If your hands don't pick up the drink and pour it into your mouth, you won't drink. And it's highly improbable that another person is going to pin you down and pour alcohol down your throat. Keep it simple.

[@gwillis01]

@@PriusTurbo In my opinion, Prius Turbo, the biggest factor in achieving sobriety is the mind instead of the hand. The most damaging part of alcohol abuse is the cravings in the mind. If you think that alcohol will make you more flirtatious, more sexy, more interesting to talk to, or better able to tell a funny joke, then you have a problem. If you think that alcohol is the best way to hide from frustration or disappointment, you have a problem.

[@ernielanaris7440]

Aloha Jay

[@tracypo7234]

The idea of getting that Azn glow AND a sunburn AND having to trek across a hot beach to pee frequently is SO unappealing in this heat. And I'm from CANADA 😂 Stay sober. Wear sunscreen ❤

[@gwillis01]

Hello Jae

[@humanpaw]

🤟161 days

[@rachangel1951]

I’m going to think about this video thru out the day today and tomorrow. Ty. 🩷