Lucky Breaks Podcast
Straight Shooting: Building a Sober Billiards Community with Kristyn Sweeney
On the Lucky Breaks podcast, Sue interviews Kristyn Sweeney, a pool player of 20+ years and creator of The Sober Pool Player Facebook community. Kristyn shares that a turning point came after her stepson died from cancer and she is now 20 months sober. She explains that being around drinkers was easier than expected, while vacations and bar environments were harder, leading her to shift from dive bars to pool halls. Kristyn discusses nerves and confidence without alcohol, suggesting breathing, mantras, practice, recording yourself, and tools like cinnamon gum or sour candy. The group, 1.5 years old with nearly 3,000 members, shares advice, videos, tournament flyers, local connections, and supportive milestones, and testimonials highlight improved focus, recovery, and long-term sobriety.00:00 Sober Around Drinkers00:18 Meet Kristyn Sweeney00:51 How She Fell for Pool01:32 The Turning Point02:50 Creating Sober Pool Player04:06 Early Sobriety at the Table05:10 Triggers Like Vacations06:36 Changing Pool Environments07:39 Culture Shift and Growth08:39 Group Milestones and Support11:36 Mocktails and Celebrations13:36 Nerves Without Alcohol15:52 Practice Under Pressure17:41 Community Impact Stories18:53 Magic Eight Ball Fun20:57 Closing Thanks and Links21:27 Member Testimonials OutroWhere you can find our guest:https://www.facebook.com/kmizyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/995393225542272/ : Linktree: https://linktr.ee/luckybreakspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/luckybreakspodcastYouTube - www.youtube.com/@luckybreaks-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckybreakspodcast/#Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luckybreakspodcastEmail - luckybreakspodcast@gmail.com✅Guest Sign Up - Apply To Be A Guest or Suggest A Topic https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeai_jCboxj2P-p1Qol3KjSaMqFbUvJLCBSql_5kPJOg0Y4Rw/viewform#luckybreakspodcast #pool #billiards #podcast #poolpractice #amateurpool #poolplayers
