In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with fashion entrepreneur, social commerce innovator, and newly minted author Christos Garkinos, a man whose journey from Detroit to luxury fashion, Bravo TV, and running a $100M live-streaming network is impressive enough… but who's even more proud of one thing: staying sober.

Christos opens up about growing up with Greek immigrant parents, working with major brands like Disney and Virgin Megastores, pioneering the luxury resale world, and ultimately launching Covet by Christos, a massive community-driven luxury platform featured in places like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and The New York Times. But his latest creation might be his most personal yet: his first book, Covet the Comeback.

Together, Shane and Christos unpack why consistency matters, not just in sobriety, but in business, identity, spiritual growth, and making a comeback when life humbles you. They talk about what it means to just show up, surrender control, and let God work in places hustle alone won't fix.

• Comebacks require consistency, not perfection.
Just show up, tell the truth, and let the work compound.

• Sobriety creates space for identity, not the other way around.
When alcohol stops leading, purpose can start.

• God moves when you move.
Taking action opens doors that prayer alone can't.

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Check out Christos's new Book Covet the Comeback here:

https://www.amazon.com/Covet-Comeback-Immigrants-Success-Everything/dp/196437734X

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A new series from That Sober Guy Podcast

Life doesn't stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still melt down, and sometimes life just feels stale.

That's where "Sober Guy… How Do I" comes in.

Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle's gone and life gets real again. Questions like:

• Sober Guy, how do I stay calm when I get a flat tire?
• Sober Guy, how do I deal with stress at work without losing it?
• Sober Guy, how do I stop comparing myself to everyone else?

Host Shane Ramer, creator of That Sober Guy Podcast, keeps it honest, hilarious, and grounded, blending personal stories, spiritual principles, and practical tools that actually work in real life. No fluff. No guru talk. Just real answers for men who want to quit drinking, lead strong, and win at life.

In this weeks epsiode, Jess from our Victory Circle mens community asked: 'Sober Guy, how do I connect with God or a higher power?' — and man, that's a big one.

💡 Takeaways You'll Get from Each Episode:

• Simple tools to keep your peace when life hits hard
• How to use recovery principles in everyday moments
• Ways to stay grateful, grounded, and strong — without the hangover

⚡ Ready to Go Further?

• 💬 Join the Victory Circle – our free men's community for accountability, support, and real conversations that help you grow.
• 📘 Grab Shane's new book, Sober Guy, How Do I… Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life — available now on Amazon.
• 🔥 Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching with Shane if you're ready to level up your sobriety, mindset, and leadership.

Check out Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE

Join "The Victory Circle", our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout

AMPLIFY Sober Voices Event - https://amplify.soberliferocks.com/

Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge! - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking

For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com

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Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.

Life doesn't stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still melt down, and yes — sometimes it can be awkward being the only one at the party who's not drinking.

That's where "Sober Guy… How Do I" comes in.

Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle's gone and life gets real again. Questions like:

• Sober Guy, how do I stay calm when I get a flat tire?
• Sober Guy, how do I deal with stress at work without losing it?
• Sober Guy, how do I stop comparing myself to everyone else?

Host Shane Ramer, creator of That Sober Guy Podcast, keeps it honest, hilarious, and grounded — blending personal stories, spiritual principles, and practical tools that actually work in real life. No fluff. No guru talk. Just real answers for men who want to quit drinking, lead strong, and win at life.

This week, Keith from our free online mens community The Victory Circle asks: Sober Guy, How Do I Stay Cool When Everyone's Drinking But Me?

💡 Takeaways You'll Get from Each Episode:

• Simple tools to keep your peace when life hits hard
• How to use recovery principles in everyday moments
• Ways to stay grateful, grounded, and strong — without the hangover

⚡ Ready to Go Further?

• 💬 Join the Victory Circle – our free men's community for accountability, support, and real conversations that help you grow.
• 📘 Grab Shane's new book, Sober Guy, How Do I… Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life — available now on Amazon.
• 🔥 Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching with Shane if you're ready to level up your sobriety, mindset, and leadership.

Listen now, laugh a little, and learn how to not let life's flat tires wreck your day — or your sobriety.

Check out Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE

Join "The Victory Circle", our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout

AMPLIFY Sober Voices Event - https://amplify.soberliferocks.com/

Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge! - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days

Work with Shane 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching

Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking

For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com

Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-ramer-7534bb257/

Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast

Follow us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thatsoberguypodcast

Follow us on X @ThatSoberGuyPod

Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.

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