Going Sober – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, the spotlight is on Duncan.

He shares his story from the beginning, reflecting on his childhood, the role drugs & alcohol played in his life, and how partying gradually became something far more serious.

Along the way, he opens up about the decisions, challenges, and turning points that shaped his journey into addiction.

Duncan also talks honestly about the events that ultimately led him to rehab.

This is a raw and honest conversation about addiction, recovery, and the road that led to day one of sobriety.

The first year sober can feel like a lifetime.

In this episode, Rob and Duncan look back on their first 12 months without drugs & alcohol and discuss the highs, the lows, and everything in between. They talk about the challenges of adjusting to a completely different way of living, finding new routines, navigating social situations, and learning how to enjoy life without drinking.

They also reflect on the positive changes that started to emerge during that first year, from improved relationships and better health to a growing sense of confidence and purpose.

Whether you're in your first few days, first few months, or simply curious about the recovery journey, this episode offers an honest look at what the first year of sobriety can really be like.

Leaving rehab is supposed to be the easy part. In reality, it's often where the real challenge begins.

In this episode, Rob and Duncan talk about what it was like stepping back into the real world after treatment. They discuss the excitement, uncertainty, and pressure that comes with suddenly having your freedom back, as well as the practical challenges of rebuilding a life without alcohol.

From the first few days at home to establishing new routines and navigating old triggers, they share their experiences of one of the most important - and often overlooked - stages of recovery.

If you've ever wondered what happens after rehab ends, this episode is for you.

What actually happens in rehab all day?

In this episode, Rob and Duncan take you behind the scenes of a typical day in treatment. From early morning wake-ups and meal times to group sessions, therapy, exercise, and everything in between, they break down what life inside rehab really looks like.

They also discuss why rehab is so heavily structured, how routine helps quieten the chaos that often comes with addiction, and why some of the lessons they learned there still play a huge role in their sobriety today.

In the first episode of Going Sober, Rob and Duncan rewind the clock and head back to day one of rehab.

They talk about the car journey there, the nerves, the last-minute doubts, and what goes through your head when you realise there's no turning back. They also lift the lid on the checking-in process, the awkward conversations with the nurses, getting shown around, and the strange feeling of suddenly finding yourself living with a group of complete strangers.

They also discuss their first impressions of rehab itself and why, despite imagining something out of a Hollywood film, the reality was a lot more ordinary than either of them expected.

Two guys in their 30s figuring out life after drink and drugs.

Rob and Duncan speak openly about addiction, rehab, and what it actually takes to stay sober - without the clichés, the preaching, or the sugar-coating.

From the reality of early sobriety to rebuilding routines, identity, and purpose, this podcast is an honest look at what happens when you decide to change your life.

Whether you’re sober, thinking about it, or just always wanted to know what happens in rehab.

These are real conversations about doing the work and what comes next.