Sobriety, Success & Survival | From Social Chain to “I’m Never Drinking Again” with Dominic McGregor

Sobriety, Success & Survival | From Social Chain to “I’m Never Drinking Again” with Dominic McGregor

Author: Taylor James April 30, 2026 Duration: 1:03:07

Welcome to The Waffle Shop!


Joining me for a waffle is the incredible Dominic McGregor, former co-founder of Social Chain and author of I’m Never Drinking Again , for a raw and unfiltered conversation about addiction, resilience, and rebuilding a life with purpose.


Dom opens up about the reality behind early success, sharing how launching a business at just 19 came with pressures he wasn’t prepared for. What looked like a dream on the outside quickly became overwhelming, as alcohol crept in as both a coping mechanism and an amplifier for deeper struggles. From navigating trauma, including experiencing a terrorist attack, to hitting a personal breaking point that led to suicidal thoughts, Dom doesn’t hold anything back in this honest reflection of his darkest moments.


At the heart of the conversation is the turning point, the decision to stop drinking and take back control. Dom shares what sobriety really looked like for him, not just quitting alcohol but completely rebuilding his mindset, routines, and sense of identity. He introduces the idea of resilience as something you train, like a muscle, and breaks down how small, consistent actions can reshape your mental strength over time.


The episode also dives into practical tools that have supported his journey, from gratitude and perspective shifts to the role of music, structure, and daily habits in maintaining balance. A recurring theme throughout is the importance of community, having people around you who understand, support, and challenge you in the right ways.


This is an episode about confronting reality, finding strength in vulnerability, and proving that no matter how far things slip, it’s possible to rebuild something stronger.


For more information please head to the below links:


Dominic McGregor

I'm Never Drinking Again


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Hosted by Taylor James, The Waffle Shop is built on the idea that the most meaningful talks happen when you’re just chatting about everything and nothing at the same time. This podcast lives in the space where personal stories about music, the realities of mental health, and the daily grind of adult life all intersect. It’s less about finding perfect answers and more about sharing the experience of figuring it out in your thirties, embracing the minor frustrations and small victories that define our days. Each conversation feels like sitting down with friends who aren’t afraid to be honest about the beautiful chaos of their journeys. Taylor brings in a different guest for every episode, and together they have a proper, meandering waffle-digging into past experiences, current challenges, and the odd bit of pop culture. You’ll hear genuine reflections on self-improvement, societal pressures, and the personal journals we all keep in our heads. The result is a comforting, often funny, and deeply human listen that reminds you that navigating life is a shared endeavor. Tune in for a blend of society, culture, and education, all filtered through the lens of real, unscripted conversation.
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