Inspiration

Ultra-distance runner Charlie Engle

Roads to Recovery: Charlie Engle

He needed to get sober to survive; now he runs ultra marathons. Ultra-distance runner Charlie Engle shares his recovery journey.

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15 Years of Sobriety: Things I’ve Learned

Chris Anthony, founder of The Sober Exec, shares lessons about recovery and life learned in his 15 years of sobriety.

Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, LaTayna Richardson

Samuel L. Jackson on His Addiction Battle and How His Family’s Love Changed His Life

The Pulp Fiction and Avengers megastar credits his wife with helping him recover from drug addiction early in his career. Watch the PeopleTV video interview

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Choices and Changes

Taylor Lee Jackson is serving a 67-month sentence, but she’s found a new foundation of hope — and 27 months of sobriety — in prison.

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Detaching From Fear

Fear, resentment, negativity: It’s no easy feat to shake them in recovery from addiction. One writer shares some sober wisdom on handling these feelings.

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Sobriety Is a SUPERPOWER

Chris Anthony, founder of The Sober Exec, shares lessons he learned in life and the workplace during 15 years of sobriety.

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Yes, You Can Be in Sales/Business and NOT Drink

The Sober Exec has some great advice for navigating — and thriving in — the workplace when you don’t drink. Here's what he’s learned.

Louise Barnett, before and after

‘High-Functioning’ 🍸🍷🍺 vs. HIGH-FUNCTIONING 🧘🏻‍♀️✨🌱

Louise Barnett had a high-flying career, but true fulfillment eluded her. So she broke the cycle of her alcohol use.

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Through a Glass Darkly: A Journey Through Alcohol Addiction and Recovery

In the three decades during which author Kate Smith struggled with alcohol addiction, she tried just about everything. Now in recovery, she shares her story.

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‘Rainbow’ by Kacey Musgraves

When you’re stuck in a storm, keep going. The country music star’s beautiful single will lift you up!

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The Best Thing That Sobriety Gave Back to Me

Sobriety and recovery bring a lot of surprising gifts over time, but when this author quit alcohol, she discovered a joy she never realized she missed.

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#IChooseHope

No matter our circumstances, we are always one choice away from a better life. Watch this inspirational short film from director Michael Campo.

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