Recently celebrating three years of sobriety, Dave Becker earns this Dazzler of the Day for his efforts at spreading a sober celebration and lifestyle. He helms the ‘Sober Gay Sunday’ Podcast here (which goes beyond Sundays!) and heads up a Sober Social group in the Boston area – not an area known for its welcoming or warm social activities. Recovery from addiction is a daily, sometimes hourly, effort that lends itself to serious introspection and evolution, and Becker manages to go deep on his podcast while retaining a refreshing candidness that can be an element of joy. This joy is what drives his embrace of sobriety – a word and concept that has historically carried all kinds of somber connotations. These days, sobriety has gotten a much-deserved rebranding into something actually fun – a way to more genuinely connect with others, and a lifestyle that is just as fabulous as those days of drinking without the regret and health risks. Becker is the embodiment of getting up and trying every day as if it’s the first, and sharing his journey to help others along the way.
