{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sober.Coffee Podcast","title":"From Rock Bottom to Recovery - coffee with author Justin Kinney","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1619,"description":"Gemini saidSober.Coffee Episode 263: From Rock Bottom to Redemption\n\nGuest: Justin Kinney, Author\nIn this episode, Mike and Glenn sit down with Justin Kinney to discuss the power of the written word in recovery and the release of his new daily devotional, From Rock Bottom to Redemption. Justin shares his journey from the \"unmanageable\" depths of alcohol abuse to building a life centered on peace, family, and gratitude.\n\nThe Journey: From Depletion to Foundation\n\nJustin describes his rock bottom as a state of being physically depleted, mentally unstable, and spiritually empty. However, through treatment and the 12-steps, he discovered that his lowest point could actually serve as a firm foundation for a new life.\nThe Power of Journaling: What started as a non-negotiable personal recovery tool evolved into a 365-day guide for others.\nStoic Influence: Inspired by Stoic philosophy, the book offers daily reflections designed to be actionable, not just theoretical.\nLiving Amends: The guys discuss how redemption isn't a race—it’s a slow process shaped by the \"living amends\" of our new selves.\n\nKey Pillars of the Book\n\nJustin’s approach to rebuilding a life is structured around three core themes:\nFaith: Finding a spiritual connection and purpose.\nResponsibility: Owning one's actions and their impact on others.\nConsistency: Making small, positive choices every single day.\n\"Your choices shape someone else’s world.\" — Justin Kinney\n\nEpisode Highlights\n\nThe Ripple Effect: A deep dive into how our actions—positive or negative—inevitably affect the people around us.\nWriting as Therapy: How the discipline of daily writing can anchor a person in sobriety.\nDefining Success: Moving past external metrics to find success in sustained growth and internal peace.\n\nA Shared Mission: Why Mike, Glenn, and Justin continue to share their stories: because this lifestyle simply works.\n\nResources\n\nJustin’s Book: From Rock Bottom to Redemption (Available on Amazon)Justin's Instagram:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lbvonW-QZLM4NmaZlNyZ24zW1GAeM2iURuVyAh7wbrc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5NDE2LzE2MTU1/OTcyNTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}