AutheNick is an interview-style program that explores "all things recovery". The genesis of the show is the idea: if you are still living and breathing on Earth, you are in recovery from something. Each episode explores a topic in which the guest shares their experience, strength and hope as it pertains to what they are in recovery from. The goal of each show is to inform, smash stigma and provide hope using first-hand testimony.
THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 In this episode Joe shares his experience, strength and hope as it pertains to his life in recovery from drugs, alcohol, sexual assault and suicidal ideation. He smashes stigma, gets vulnerable and shines a bright light on a new life in recovery. *This episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation. If this will trigger you, please consider before listening* COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC Clear My Head BY Ellis Help You Out BY Leonell Cassio (feat. Jonathon Robbins)
THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 In this episode Joe shares his experience, strength and hope as it pertains to his life in recovery from drugs, alcohol, sexual assault and suicidal ideation. He smashes stigma, gets vulnerable and shines a bright light on a new life in recovery. *This episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation. If this will trigger you, please consider before listening* COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC Clear My Head BY Ellis Help You Out BY Leonell Cassio (feat. Jonathon Robbins)
Season 2 Episode 3 In Part 2 of Roncel Gets To Steppin', Roncel shares the hope portion of his life in recovery from addiction. He flies the flag of fearlessness. He sails the ship of solutions. He, probably doesn't need any more metaphors. Roncel's message speaks for itself. COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC Upstairs With Cat BY Diamond Ortiz
Season 2 Episode 3 In Part 2 of Roncel Gets To Steppin', Roncel shares the hope portion of his life in recovery from addiction. He flies the flag of fearlessness. He sails the ship of solutions. He, probably doesn't need any more metaphors. Roncel's message speaks for itself. COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC Upstairs With Cat BY Diamond Ortiz
Season 2 Episode 2 In Part 1 of Roncel Gets To Steppin', Roncel shares the experience and strength portions of his life in recovery from addiction. He digs deep and spits some gnarly knowledge. Roncel was born in Guyana, sent to school in Nebraska and now in Minnesota. Jungle to corn to lakes, Roncel has a story like no other. COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC: Fun BY Vibe Tracks Upstairs With Cat BY Diamond Ortiz
Season 2 Episode 2 In Part 1 of Roncel Gets To Steppin', Roncel shares the experience and strength portions of his life in recovery from addiction. He digs deep and spits some gnarly knowledge. Roncel was born in Guyana, sent to school in Nebraska and now in Minnesota. Jungle to corn to lakes, Roncel has a story like no other. COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC: Fun BY Vibe Tracks Upstairs With Cat BY Diamond Ortiz
*THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 5 SANS COPYRIGHT MUSIC* Molly G. shares the strength and hope portions of her story. 40 years sober from drugs and alcohol. She is still well aware that her addiction is "forever doing pushups in the parking lot". Her most precious gift is being a poster child 0f how to have fun with life in recovery. COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC: Lofi Chilled Beats - April Edition
*THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 5 SANS COPYRIGHT MUSIC* Molly G. shares the strength and hope portions of her story. 40 years sober from drugs and alcohol. She is still well aware that her addiction is "forever doing pushups in the parking lot". Her most precious gift is being a poster child 0f how to have fun with life in recovery. COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC: Lofi Chilled Beats - April Edition
*THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 PART 1 In this episode Molly G. shares the experience portion of her story. 40 years sober from drugs and alcohol. She is still well aware that her addiction is "forever doing pushups in the parking lot". Her most precious gift is being a poster child 0f how to have fun with life in recovery. COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC: Lofi Chilled Beats - April Edition
*THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 PART 1 In this episode Molly G. shares the experience portion of her story. 40 years sober from drugs and alcohol. She is still well aware that her addiction is "forever doing pushups in the parking lot". Her most precious gift is being a poster child 0f how to have fun with life in recovery. COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC: Lofi Chilled Beats - April Edition
THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 3 INCLUDING NON-COPYRIGHT MUSIC In this episode Mr. Choice Pickens shares his experience, strength and hope as it pertains to his journey in recovery as a clean and sober person. From marijuana shaman to sober rockstar, Choice makes his Pickens to follow a new path. NON-COPYRIGHT MUSIC: Back Alley Boogie Motel Rock - Dixit Gimme Real - Whale In The Thames
THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 3 INCLUDING NON-COPYRIGHT MUSIC In this episode Mr. Choice Pickens shares his experience, strength and hope as it pertains to his journey in recovery as a clean and sober person. From marijuana shaman to sober rockstar, Choice makes his Pickens to follow a new path. NON-COPYRIGHT MUSIC: Back Alley Boogie Motel Rock - Dixit Gimme Real - Whale In The Thames
Season 2 Premier! In this episode, Jackie M. shares her experience, strength and hope as it pertains to her life in recovery as an alcoholic with Bipolar Disorder. She opens her heart, mind and spirit for all to see. She went to college for 7 years. A lot of people do that. Yeah, they're called doctors. Copyright-Free Music Provided By: Daloka: "Chill Summer Vlog"
Season 2 Premier! In this episode, Jackie M. shares her experience, strength and hope as it pertains to her life in recovery as an alcoholic with Bipolar Disorder. She opens her heart, mind and spirit for all to see. She went to college for 7 years. A lot of people do that. Yeah, they're called doctors. Copyright-Free Music Provided By: Daloka: "Chill Summer Vlog"
*THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 2 (SANS COPYRIGHT MUSIC)* Sara shares her experience, strength and hope as it pertains to life in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. She quit using when she was 14. What could she possibly know about addiction after stopping at that age? Give a listen to what it was like, what happened and what it's like now, and you will understand. Her wisdom is unmatched. DMCA AND COPYRIGHT-FREE MUSIC: LOFI CHILLED BEATS: THE RELAXED MOVEMENT 1261 CLAN--JARKICO: ISLAND
*THIS IS A RE-RELEASE OF SEASON 1 EPISODE 2 (SANS COPYRIGHT MUSIC)* Sara shares her experience, strength and hope as it pertains to life in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. She quit using when she was 14. What could she possibly know about addiction after stopping at that age? Give a listen to what it was like, what happened and what it's like now, and you will understand. Her wisdom is unmatched. DMCA AND COPYRIGHT-FREE MUSIC: LOFI CHILLED BEATS: THE RELAXED MOVEMENT 1261 CLAN--JARKICO: ISLAND
*This is a rereleasing of Season 1 Episode 1: Cody P. Speaks Up* Cody P. shares his experience, strength and hope as it pertains to his life in recovery with a speech impediment. Cody also discusses how sex, drugs and alcohol also played a major part in his "old life". Pay attention, he has a powerful message. Copyright-free music provided by: Best Non copyright music of 2020: 1261 Clan Best Trap Nation Releases Mix 2017: Lowly Palace Releases Mix Top 20 non copyright Rap/Hip-Hop Songs 2021: SpelBeat
*This is a rereleasing of Season 1 Episode 1: Cody P. Speaks Up* Cody P. shares his experience, strength and hope as it pertains to his life in recovery with a speech impediment. Cody also discusses how sex, drugs and alcohol also played a major part in his "old life". Pay attention, he has a powerful message. Copyright-free music provided by: Best Non copyright music of 2020: 1261 Clan Best Trap Nation Releases Mix 2017: Lowly Palace Releases Mix Top 20 non copyright Rap/Hip-Hop Songs 2021: SpelBeat
In this episode of AutheNick, Cody P. shares his experience, strength and hope as it pertains to his life living with undiagnosed mental illness. He's crazy, crazy cool that is. Music: Madness BY Muse Riot BY Jon Waltz Heaven Falls/Fall On Me BY Surfaces The Man Who Has Everything BY Chance The Rapper
In this episode of AutheNick, Cody P. shares his experience, strength and hope as it pertains to his life living with undiagnosed mental illness. He's crazy, crazy cool that is. Music: Madness BY Muse Riot BY Jon Waltz Heaven Falls/Fall On Me BY Surfaces The Man Who Has Everything BY Chance The Rapper
In part 2 of "Jared M. Adopted. Addicted. Amended", Jared shares the hope portion of his story. His recovery journey involves being adopted, addicted to drugs/alcohol, a suicide attempt, and multiple relapses trying to get clean/sober. Music: Madness BY Muse Little Mercy BY Doomtree
In part 2 of "Jared M. Adopted. Addicted. Amended", Jared shares the hope portion of his story. His recovery journey involves being adopted, addicted to drugs/alcohol, a suicide attempt, and multiple relapses trying to get clean/sober. Music: Madness BY Muse Little Mercy BY Doomtree
In part 1 of "Jared M. Adopted. Addicted. Amended.", Jared shares the experience and strength portions of his story. He has relapsed numerous times since his first attempt at sobriety/clean time at the age of 19. This time around he knows it will be different because of one word. Willingness. Music: Madness BY Muse Love Yourz BY J Cole P.O.S. BY De La Souls
In Part 3 of Tim G's story, he dives into real solutions and tons of hope regarding his bipolar disorder and substance abuse. 40 years of sobriety and clean time sounds and looks good on Tim. He'll tell you it's certainly about the journey, not the destination. Music: Madness BY Muse Pots On Fiyo (File Gumbo) BY Dr. John The Night Tripper -from the LP "The Sun, Moon and Herbs"
In Part 3 of Tim G's story, he dives into real solutions and tons of hope regarding his bipolar disorder and substance abuse. 40 years of sobriety and clean time sounds and looks good on Tim. He'll tell you it's certainly about the journey, not the destination. Music: Madness BY Muse Pots On Fiyo (File Gumbo) BY Dr. John The Night Tripper -from the LP "The Sun, Moon and Herbs"
In Part 2, Tim G. shares the strength portion of his story. Having 40 years of sobriety and clean time, according to him, does not mean all life's worries and problems are solved. Music: Madness BY Muse Riding With The King BY John Hiatt
In Part 2, Tim G. shares the strength portion of his story. Having 40 years of sobriety and clean time, according to him, does not mean all life's worries and problems are solved. Music: Madness BY Muse Riding With The King BY John Hiatt
In Part 1, Tim G. shares the experience portion of his story. He has been clean sober since 1981, but has had many relapses of a different variety. Tim truly can do anything he puts his mind to, especially long-term sobriety.
In Part 1, Tim G. shares the experience portion of his story. He has been clean sober since 1981, but has had many relapses of a different variety. Tim truly can do anything he puts his mind to, especially long-term sobriety.
T.J. shares his experience, strength and hope in his lifelong recovery journey after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 50 years ago. His strength to live his best life comes from his God, his family and his job. Music: Madness BY Muse Already Gone BY Eagles Green Onions BY Booker T. and The MG's Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) BY The Hollies
T.J. shares his experience, strength and hope in his lifelong recovery journey after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 50 years ago. His strength to live his best life comes from his God, his family and his job. Music: Madness BY Muse Already Gone BY Eagles Green Onions BY Booker T. and The MG's Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) BY The Hollies
Thanks to the Content and Production Director at KFAI, I have found one of my very first AutheNick recordings. My dear friend Tim C, left his earthly body behind on Thanksgiving Day of this year, 2020. I knew, after his passing, that I HAD TO recover his episode. With immense gratitude and love, I share with you, Tim C. Wanted Dead or Alive. Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, divorce(s), alcohol and...hope. Music: Madness By Muse White Room By Cream When the Levee Breaks By Led Zeppelin Casey Jones By The Grateful Dead
Thanks to the Content and Production Director at KFAI, I have found one of my very first AutheNick recordings. My dear friend Tim C, left his earthly body behind on Thanksgiving Day of this year, 2020. I knew, after his passing, that I HAD TO recover his episode. With immense gratitude and love, I share with you, Tim C. Wanted Dead or Alive. Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, divorce(s), alcohol and...hope. Music: Madness By Muse White Room By Cream When the Levee Breaks By Led Zeppelin Casey Jones By The Grateful Dead
Jim R. follows up his experience segment in Part 1 with his strength and hope in Part 2. Jim finally got sober at the age of 58 after a lifetime in active alcoholism. He has entered his "renaissance period", being sober 18 months 16 days and, most importantly, TODAY. (12/14/20) Also, it's about time I had the privilege to interview a fellow Wisconsinite. Music: Madness BY Muse In The Garden BY Van Morrison Bright Side Of The Road BY Van Morrison
Jim R. follows up his experience segment in Part 1 with his strength and hope in Part 2. Jim finally got sober at the age of 58 after a lifetime in active alcoholism. He has entered his "renaissance period", being sober 18 months 16 days and, most importantly, TODAY. (12/14/20) Also, it's about time I had the privilege to interview a fellow Wisconsinite. Music: Madness BY Muse In The Garden BY Van Morrison Bright Side Of The Road BY Van Morrison
Jim R, a friend of a friend that's now my friend, shares the experience portion of his story. Jim finally got sober at the age of 58 after a lifetime in active alcoholism. He has entered his "renaissance period", being sober for 18 months 9 days and today! (12/7/20) It's about time I had the privilege to interview a fellow Wisconsinite.
Jim R, a friend of a friend that's now my friend, shares the experience portion of his story. Jim finally got sober at the age of 58 after a lifetime in active alcoholism. He has entered his "renaissance period", being sober for 18 months 9 days and today! (12/7/20) It's about time I had the privilege to interview a fellow Wisconsinite.
An OG episode of AutheNick circa April, 2019! Found in the deep archives of a long-lost USB drive: "Joe Younglove, Old Soul". Joe, a fellow KFAI'er, shares a second round (I accidentally deleted the first) of his experience, strength and hope as a man in recovery as an entertainer. Don't forget to check out HIS show, REPROGRAM: with DJ Joe Yolo, on KFAI! It's amazing how far we've come. Music: Madness BY Muse Tell My Vision BY Nightmares on Wax Illumination BY Broadcast: The Future Crayon Broken Bones BY Kaleo
An OG episode of AutheNick circa April, 2019! Found in the deep archives of a long-lost USB drive: "Joe Younglove, Old Soul". Joe, a fellow KFAI'er, shares a second round (I accidentally deleted the first) of his experience, strength and hope as a man in recovery as an entertainer. Don't forget to check out HIS show, REPROGRAM: with DJ Joe Yolo, on KFAI! It's amazing how far we've come. Music: Madness BY Muse Tell My Vision BY Nightmares on Wax Illumination BY Broadcast: The Future Crayon Broken Bones BY Kaleo
In part 2 of Molly G. Sings A.A.capella: Molly follows up the experience portion of her journey with the strength and HOPE segments. Having something I want, 39 years of continuous sobriety and clean time, I have adopted her as one of my "Recovery Moms". Molly gets real. Molly gets attention. Molly's got what you want. MUSIC: Madness BY Muse Sign O' The Times BY Prince Needle and The Damage Done BY Neil Young
In part 2 of Molly G. Sings A.A.capella: Molly follows up the experience portion of her journey with the strength and HOPE segments. Having something I want, 39 years of continuous sobriety and clean time, I have adopted her as one of my "Recovery Moms". Molly gets real. Molly gets attention. Molly's got what you want. MUSIC: Madness BY Muse Sign O' The Times BY Prince Needle and The Damage Done BY Neil Young
In part 1 of Molly G. Sings A.A.capella, Molly shares the experience portion of her story. Having something I want, 39 years of continuous sobriety and clean time, I have adopted her as one of my "Recovery Moms". Molly gets real. Molly gets attention. Molly's got what you want. MUSIC: Madness BY Muse Malibu BY Hole
In part 1 of Molly G. Sings A.A.capella, Molly shares the experience portion of her story. Having something I want, 39 years of continuous sobriety and clean time, I have adopted her as one of my "Recovery Moms". Molly gets real. Molly gets attention. Molly's got what you want. MUSIC: Madness BY Muse Malibu BY Hole
Irish Mike follows up his experience, in Part 1, with his strength and hope pertaining to his recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction, sex and love addiction, PTSD, debt...Did I miss anything? Music: Madness BY Muse I'm shipping up to Boston BY Dropkick Murphy's Asshole BY Dennis Leary
Irish Mike follows up his experience, in Part 1, with his strength and hope pertaining to his recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction, sex and love addiction, PTSD, debt...Did I miss anything? Music: Madness BY Muse I'm shipping up to Boston BY Dropkick Murphy's Asshole BY Dennis Leary
In Part 1 of "Irish Mike", Mike shares the experience portion of his story. He is from Ireland. His name is Mike. He has 30+ years of sobriety, clean time and ridiculous stories.
In Part 1 of "Irish Mike", Mike shares the experience portion of his story. He is from Ireland. His name is Mike. He has 30+ years of sobriety, clean time and ridiculous stories.
Alex K, an EMT, shares her experiences in and out of recovery from an eating disorder, drug addiction and alcoholism. She saves lives on the streets and in the studio.
Chris continues to tell his journey in recovery porn addiction, chemical dependency and suicide attempts. Chris continues by sharing his strength and hope. PS he’s a podcaster too! Music: Madness BY Muse Underneath BY Paul Otten July BY Noah Cyrus