{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6989c65fb3f7b27aa1f74079/69a81c1ddb942e85ccc9f58c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Early Sobriety Struggles: Facing Denial & Staying Sober","description":"<p>Rich &amp; Ben are back for episode 2 &amp; this week they’re flying without wings.</p><p>The Sober Men, or as Ben says, the podcasting Westlife, continue to share the positive impacts of living a sober life.</p><p>They dive into the stages of denial plus the honesty &amp; accountability needed entering early sobriety &amp; beyond.</p><p>It’s a big week for Rich, as he celebrates 5 years of sobriety, boom! And how being able to recognise &amp; admit the need to make change, is so important.</p><p>Rich &amp; Ben share the mental clarity &amp; energy they now enjoy &amp; how support networks are vital for sustained sobriety.</p><p>Ben’s growing his hair; Rich think’s he more Patrick Swayze than Barry Gibb. And Ben tells Rich why the actor, Anthony Hopkins is a big sober inspiration &amp; the subject of this week’s “Who’s in the Frame?”</p><p>Two mates. One Podcast. Zero hangovers. Let's go!</p>","author_name":"Richard Taylor Woods & Ben Harlow"}