6. Climbing the Hard Stuff: A Hike That Mirrored My Journey to Sobriety

In this episode of The Shannon McCabe Show, I’m sharing a story that’s still fresh in my legs and in my heart—my recent hike up Camelback Mountain in Phoenix. 🥵Spoiler: it was hard. Like, really hard. And somewhere between the burning quads and the “what was I thinking?” thoughts, I realized just how much the climb reminded me of my sobriety journey.

I talk about:
⛰️ Pushing through when it would’ve been easier to quit
🧠 The mental game of doing something hard when no one else can do it for you
👀 Letting go of what others might be thinking (because most people are focused on their own climb)
💛 And how sometimes, all you can do is take the next step—and that’s enough

This episode isn’t just about hiking or sobriety—it’s about showing up for yourself when life feels uphill, trusting your strength, and learning to love the climb.

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