Hey everybody! Let's get real for a second....Alcoholism and addiction come up more than ANY other topic on Let’s Get Real. At least 2/3 of all our calls are guys dealing with addiction or celebrating recovery. To me...that says it's an issue that most of us are either dealing with ourselves or we know someone who has.

What started as one caller celebrating sobriety turned into a wave of men opening up about their own struggles with drinking, addiction, and the fear of asking for help.

Me (Shark) and Spanish talk honestly about what it takes to get sober, why you can’t force someone into change, and how addiction often shows up in ways we don’t want to admit. From AA experiences to swapping one addiction for another, this conversation hits the realities a lot of men quietly live with every day.

You’ll hear real callers share stories about alcohol, kratom, anxiety, cravings, and the shame that keeps men stuck. There’s no judgment here—just honesty, perspective, and reminders that you don’t have to figure this out alone.

If you’re struggling, sober-curious, or supporting someone dealing with alcoholism, drop a comment and share your story. And if this conversation helps you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. One day at a time.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Addiction and alcoholism are the #1 issues men call in about

Sobriety has to be a personal decision—no one can force it

Many people “swap” alcohol for other substances without fixing the root issue

Cravings are real, especially early on—but they do get easier

Clarity, presence, and self-awareness grow with sobriety

You don’t have to label yourself to ask for help

Doing this alone is the hardest—and most dangerous—option

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Why addiction keeps coming up on Let’s Get Real
01:15 – Spanish opens up about AA and hitting bottom
02:28 – The moment denial breaks and reality hits
04:38 – Caller Nolan on replacing alcohol with kratom
06:33 – One-on-one support and reaching out privately
08:52 – The vanilla extract story (addiction will find a way)
10:33 – “One day at a time” and dealing with cravings
11:15 – New caller asks: do cravings ever go away?
13:30 – Realizing alcohol caused more damage than you thought
15:38 – Fear, ego, and the stigma around AA

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Every year, guys promise themselves this will be the year they quit drinking, lose weight, or finally get their life together. And every year, most of those New Year’s resolutions fail. In this segment of Let’s Get Real, we break down why that happens—and why the problem isn’t willpower or motivation.

Shark and Spanish talk honestly about failed resolutions, weight loss, drinking, and why trying to change your life alone almost never works. Spanish opens up about years of starting strong in January and falling back into old habits by week two—and what finally helped him make real change: accountability and admitting he needed help.

We also hear from a caller, John, who adds a powerful perspective about goals, outcomes, and staying open to unexpected paths. Sometimes it’s not about hitting the goal—it’s about the doors that open along the way.

This conversation isn’t about shame, guilt, or “trying harder.” It’s about understanding what’s really holding you back, letting go of the lies we tell ourselves, and choosing a better path forward.

👉 If this hits home, drop a comment, hit subscribe, and share this with a guy who needs to hear it.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Let’s Get Real
01:10 – Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work
02:40 – Spanish opens up about failed weight loss goals
03:55 – What finally helped him succeed
04:50 – The power of accountability
06:10 – Comfort, excess, and self-control
07:55 – Caller John on goals and unexpected paths
09:50 – Why men get stuck on outcomes
11:35 – Social media comparison and shame
12:45 – The real thing that stops change
13:30 – No shame, no guilt—just honesty

✅ Key Takeaways

✅ New Year’s resolutions fail because they don’t address deeper issues

✅ Most men cannot make big changes alone—and that’s okay

✅ Accountability dramatically increases your chance of success

✅ Comfort and excess often keep us stuck

✅ Change doesn’t require shame or guilt

✅ Goals matter—but staying open matters more

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#mensgrowth
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#realtalk
#menscircle
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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Saturdays at 12N ET.

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Most men have read a self-help book that hit hard… and then somehow stopped working. You felt inspired, clear, even hopeful — and then a few days later, you were right back in the same habits and patterns.

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, we talk about why that happens. Why wisdom fades. Why motivation doesn’t last. And why so many men keep searching for answers in books, podcasts, and programs but still feel stuck.

We explore the idea that maybe we’re not meant to do this alone. Whether you call it God, Jesus, the universe, spirit, or something bigger than yourself, maybe real help starts with surrender — not more fixing. Not more effort. Just letting go and trusting something greater.

This is a raw conversation about faith, acceptance, self-worth, and the idea that you might already be enough exactly as you are.

self help books for men

why self help doesn’t work

surrender and faith

men and spirituality

you are enough

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Road trips, silence, and thinking deeply
00:45 – Why the right book at the right time matters
01:25 – When self-help wisdom fades
02:00 – Why we don’t implement what we read
02:35 – “You need Jesus” and exploring spiritual lanes
03:15 – Are we meant to do life alone?
03:55 – Surrendering to something greater
04:35 – The danger of always “looking” for help
05:10 – You are already enough
06:00 – Being exactly who you’re meant to be
06:30 – It’s a Wonderful Life and unseen impact
07:00 – Showing up and letting God (or the universe) work

🧩 Key Takeaways

Inspiration fades without surrender

Self-help can become another form of chasing

You don’t need to fix yourself to be worthy

Growth doesn’t start with “I’m broken”

You are enough right now

Real change may come from letting go, not doing more

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#surrender
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#mensawakening
#spiritualgrowth
#lettinggo
#menspodcast
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#personaldevelopment
#menstalk
#innerpeace
#findingmeaning
#mentalfitness
#lifelessons
#masculinegrowth
#showup
#healingjourney

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"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Saturdays at 12N ET.

If you'd like to listen to the show live, stream at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite live streaming radio app, like iHeartRadio or Audacy.

We also post unique segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content!

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Thanks for listening!