Episode 553 - The Hangover Lie: Why We Ignore the Pain & Keep Drinking Anyway

Episode Description

We’ve all been there, head pounding, stomach churning, swearing “never again”, only to do it all over again the next weekend. So why do we keep falling for the same hangover trap?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we peel back the curtain on the big lie of hangovers: why we minimize the pain, laugh it off, and even turn it into a cultural joke instead of seeing it for what it really is, a red flag from our body.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

The science of hangovers in plain English (dehydration, dopamine crash, no REM sleep, body in full recovery mode).
Why hangovers don’t actually stop us: alcohol amnesia, dopamine hijack, and a culture that glamorizes misery.
How to spot the moment when hangovers shift from “funny story” to “wake-up call.”

And yes, there will be some laughs along the way. Think: breakfast burritos and bad decisions.

🎯 Actionable Takeaways:

Start tracking how often you repeat the “never again” cycle — patterns are powerful.
Reframe hangovers as warning labels instead of “badges of honor.”

If you’re tired of ignoring the pain and ready to break the cycle, join our free men’s community The Victory Circle, a place for high-performing men to get real about sobriety, health, and growth. Or if you’re ready to go deeper, reach out today for 1-on-1 coaching and start building the sober life you actually want.

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Shane Ramer is a speaker and coach who created That Sober Guy Podcast in 2014 to help men quit drinking and become better fathers, husbands, entrepreneurs and leaders. That Sober Guy has brought awareness and support to over 3 million listeners in over 100 countries. As a father of two kids and married to his wife of 20 years, Shane is passionate about family, faith, fitness and helping each and every person become purposeful leaders in their business, homes and communities. For more information go to www.ThatSoberGuy.com