Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober
by Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRC
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<p>Why do some people stay sober and others relapse back and forth? Getting sober isn’t about restriction, it’s about <em>rewiring your brain</em> to function without intensity, chaos, dopamine spikes, and avoidance.</p><p>Hosted by Gill Tietz, a former biochemist turned sober coach, this show dives into the neuroscience of long-term sobriety — why some people relapse, why others stay free, and how to build the kind of brain that can handle life without alcohol.</p><p>Each episode blends science, psychology, and real experience to help you strengthen the <strong>four pillars of neuro-resilience:</strong></p><p><strong>1. Neural Recovery</strong> – healing your brain’s reward and stress systems after alcohol.</p><p><strong>2. Emotional Regulation</strong> – calming reactivity and learning to feel without escaping.</p><p><strong>3. Cognitive Rewiring</strong> – changing the thought patterns that pull you backward.</p><p><strong>4. Behavioral Integration</strong> – designing routine