413 Sobriety Fundamentals: What Actually Keeps You Sober Long Term

The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast · Jan 16, 2026 · 56m

I recently sat down with my dear friend and author, John Loxley to discuss the fundamentals of sobriety. John is 15 years sober and works in mental health services in the UK.

We weren't talking about shiny breakthroughs or dramatic transformations.

We were talking about the basics — the things that quietly keep sobriety intact, year after year.

Because here's the truth: most people don't relapse because they don't know enough. They relapse because they slowly stop doing the things that keep them emotionally regulated, supported, and self-aware.

This episode was a reminder of what really…