Sober Exposure

I am so excited to introduce to you, a life-changer in my life, Joy. In the episode, Joy shares her passion for meditation, yoga, and metaphysics. She shows us quick meditation hacks for anxiety and we tell our stories to educate about the benefits of yoga. This is the perfect episode to wrap up season 2. Season 3 is back in September.   Find Joy here:  https://www.instagram.com/joymichelleyoga/ https://joymichelleyoga.com/  

This week we are joined by, ProPilates founder, Tonka Cascais. Tonka is a true inspiration with solutions to improve your mental, physical and spiritual self.   Tonka Cascais is a classically trained Pilates instructor with a background in Neuroscience, Biomechanics, Human Anatomy, and Physiology, and is the creator of APX™ Method. Tonka Cascais is also the owner of ProPilates Studio in Fort Lauderdale, Florida which she opened in April of 2000. Her Pilates career started in 1996 under the tutelage of Romana Krizanowska, who was Joseph Pilates's assistant for over 50 years. In 2003 Tonka was appointed by Romana as a Teacher Trainer and was responsible for the training of new instructors in Florida. In 2010 Tonka Cascais started her training in Aerial Fitness which inspired the creation of her Aerial Pilates Exercise Method. Tonka Cascais holds certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, Classical Pilates and the Pilates Method Alliance, Muscle Activation Technique, and Neuromuscular Reflex Patterning as well as having completed 50 hours of human body dissection at the Medical School of the University of South Florida. Today, Tonka uses her diverse knowledge to create life-changing and innovative programs and works with a variety of clients at ProPilates and all over the world with whom she shares her passion for helping people of all ages to live a healthy, productive, and purposeful life.   Find Tonka here: https://www.instagram.com/tonka_cascais https://propilates.com/  

This is by far the most personal episode yet. I invited Ali to come on sober Exposure to talk about the incredible divine way we came into each other's life. Ali has such a unique story of inspiration and has touched my life in so ways you will only understand by listening to this episode. And of course, it's not Jenn and Ali without a tribute to Taylor Hawkins and some Foo Fighter flashbacks. Please laugh, and cry with me in this very personal episode.

This week on Sober Exposure we are joined by the beautiful and talented Brianne Davis. Along with her acting and producing, Brianne has released her first book, "Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex and Love Addict", a roman à clef novel based on a decade in recovery and a little creative license.  Join us as we dive deep into the taboo world of sex and love addiction.   Find Brianne here: https://www.instagram.com/thebriannedavis/ https://www.instagram.com/secretlifepodcast/ https://secretlifenovel.com/ https://secretlifepodcast.com/   Find her book here: https://amzn.to/36nloeq  

This week we are joined by Becca Tepper-Teruel. Becca is a social media influencer and entrepreneur who has been featured in Forbes magazine. Becca shows us that all that glitter is not always gold. We discuss the pros and cons of Adderall and how it affects us, addicts.   Find Becca here: https://www.instagram.com/beccaabrazil/ http://beccaabrazil.com/  

This week on Sober Exposure we are joined by Ryan John Phillips. At 19 Ryan was introduced to the beginning of the B.C marijuana boom, and that perked his interest because of the large sums of wealth that could be accumulated in a short time. Hockey fell to the wayside and Ryan took his networking skills and used them by forming a smuggling ring that generated millions of dollars a year. His luck ran out after losing many associates to murder and substance abuse, he landed himself in a Federal Detention Center for over 500 days. Ryan learned a lot while incarcerated, most importantly how important our freedom is.   Find Ryan here: https://www.instagram.com/ryanphillips_8 https://returntohappiness.com/

This week on Sober Exposure we are joined by the beautiful Alexis Nicole. Alexis shares her powerful story of struggling with addiction at a young age to being a sober mother of 4 with many successful businesses.   Find Alexis Nicole here: https://www.instagram.com/alexisnicoleofficial/ https://10000cards.com/card/alexis-nicole

This week we are joined by the beautiful and talented Ella Hayes. Ella, now an addiction recovery advocate, shares her story of overcoming addiction and homelessness to recovery with a record deal. She is a true inspiration to many and her before and after picture proves that. Most of her life was a battle towards recovery and we are happy to have her on Sober Exposure.   Find Ella here: https://www.tiktok.com/@ella_we_do_recover https://www.instagram.com/ellahayesmusic86/ https://www.youtube.com/user/EllaHayz

This week we are joined by Success TMS president Jonathan Michel and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Israel to talk all about transcranial magnetic stimulation and how it can be used to help fight depression, common in us addicts.   Find SuccessTMS here: https://www.instagram.com/successtms https://successtms.com/

To kick off season 2 of Sober Exposure we are excited to have Richard Patrick of Filter joining us. Richard graced Nine Inch Nails and went on to form his band, Filter, which went on to top the charts with many of their hit songs. But, with success, addiction reared its ugly head. Richard shares his journey from addicted rockstar to living a sober happy life with a 20th soberversary coming up later this year.   Find Richard Patrick here: https://www.instagram.com/filter_richard_patrick/ https://www.officialfilter.com/

Check out some of the highlights this last season and get ready for season 2, coming very soon.

This week on Sober Exposure we are joined by relationship therapist and mental health counselor Elizabeth Stadtlander aka "THE REBELLIOUS COUNSELOR"! Elizabeth is breaking boundaries and ties to traditional psychotherapy. Come have a seat on the couch with us.   Find Elizabeth here: https://www.actuation-counseling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eliztherapist https://www.youtube.com/user/TheElizabeth126 https://www.facebook.com/actuationcounseling  

This week we are joined by Dominique D'Vita of Yes Tantra to chat about getting the fire back when you are no longer using. Dominique is a registered nurse and a certified transformational tantra coach. She believes that by blending science and spirituality, we can better understand our bodies, respect ourselves, and deepen our connections with our partners.   Find Dominique here: https://www.instagram.com/yestantra/?hl=en https://yestantra.com/  

This week we are joined by the host of the Sober Powered Podcast, Gill Tietz. Gill has a BS in chemistry and an MS in biology and works as a biochemist. During the day, she makes proteins for cancer vaccine development, but in her personal time, she enjoys playing video games, lifting weights, reading, and fine dining.   Find Gill here: https://www.soberpowered.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered/ Sober Powered Youtube  

This week we are joined by a younger member to the recovery community, Lil Josiey.   The off-the-wall recording artist Lil Josiey is a 20 year old from Upstate New York, making his broadcast debut on Soundcloud on February 23, 2021. The song was a hit with audiences and critics alike. Follow him on YT, FB, IG and Twitter to stay up to date on new music and upcoming events!   https://soundcloud.com/liljosiey https://www.instagram.com/liljosiey/

This week on Sober Exposure we are joined by the soothing sounds of Lane Kennedy. Lane is known as a modern day calm maker, or calm coach. She has helped thousands of stressed out people achieve a renewed sense of deep, inner connectedness in order to bring a sense of fulfillment and peace into their lives. Lane is a Human Potential Coach, a Hormone Cure Practitioner. A DNA Coach. A certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher. Graduate of the Neuroscience Academy. Completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. Lane is a twice-certified Yoga Nidra Guid, a Revelation Breathwork Facilitator, and a Peer Certified Recovery Coach. After college, building companies, and childbirth, Lane's studies and constant desire to help others has led her on a couple of decades of research.   Find Lane here: https://lanekennedy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Lane_Kennedy_ https://www.facebook.com/lanekennedycoach https://www.youtube.com/c/lanekennedylevy https://twitter.com/lanekennedy  

This week we are joined by Brimstone. He has had a successful and rewarding career spanning over four decades; participating in numerous entertainment fields boasting a list of titles including professional wrestler, radio host/professional podcaster, actor, voice actor, author, musician, philanthropist, food critic, horror model, and comic book/animated/children's book/video game hero. He's been called a Renaissance man by many, but more accurately described as a well-seasoned entertainer and serial entertainment entrepreneur.  I also can call him my friend. He talks about how to be successful, suicide prevention, and some other goodies. Awesome guy great episode.   Find Brimstone here: https://www.instagram.com/therealbrimstone/?hl=en https://www.imdb.me/brimstone https://www.therealbrimstone.com/ https://www.instagram.com/TheGrindhouseRadio/

This week we are joined by David A. Arnold. He shares his inspirational experiences of substance abuse to comedic success with standup, a second Netflix special and a hit Nickelodeon show. "I don't tell 'jokes' I regurgitate life through a comedic filter. My truth and my experiences is all I have to share..." ~ David A. Arnold   David's links: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidaarnold/ https://davidaarnold.com/  

This week on Sober Exposure Bill L joins us. Bill is a spiritual teacher who has solutions. We talk the power of Mantras. When you chant mantras your mind releases the positive energy that decreases the negative thoughts or stress. Chanting mantras is an ancient practice that calms your mind and soul. Bill will take you through 2 easy ways to release stress through mudra and mantra's but don't let the Sanskrit fool you. These are modern and simple techniques to help you get through the day anytime or anywhere. Oh and did I mention he is about to celebrate 35 years of sobriety?. This powerful episode is something everyone could benefit from. His teachings are life changing.

This week Ari Scott, The ADHD Entrepreneur, joins us to talk about everything ADHD. As a addict a major contributor to my addiction is the need to self-medicate brought on by ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADD before the H. Ari is dedicated to ending the stigma around ADHD, as well as providing those who have it with systems and tools to utilize it's strengths and mitigate it's challenges.   You can find Ari Scott here: https://www.instagram.com/the_adhd_entrepreneur/ https://www.clubhouse.com/club/adhd-entrepreneurs-c

Beth Lynch, Intuitive Consultant, Medium, and founder of Inner Light Teaching, offers more than mediumship in her gatherings. She shares the power of understanding the relationship between the Spirit (relationship with God) and Self (personality). Lynch feels the communication of those in spirit is about helping us as a species evolve to our natural and sacred expression. Meditation is the tool and desire to know is the key to opening the energy to the sacred intelligence within all. Lynch is dedicated to guiding those to that place in the heart where the power of One's spirit is ready to light the way to sacred power and peace. “It is no longer that stuff, or for those considered more intuitive”. Lynch teaches us the truth of who we are as a spiritual and a human being. That journey begins at birth but there is a Source before that we all come from. It is accessing that Source daily that helps us live, love, create and heal the life we truly deserve. We should not ask “why” and one will not if they know their truth.   Find Beth: https://www.instagram.com/bethlynchmedium444/ https://innerlightteaching.com/  

This week I get real and talk about my experience with relapse. Willy J holds my hand as we uncover the process of relapsing. We discuss the solutions spirituality and the monster we call addiction!   Willy J's Podcast https://www.instagram.com/othersideofhell_recoverypod/ https://theothersideofhellpodcast.com/  

This week I sit down with Acey Slade, guitarist and bassist for Dope, Murderdolls, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Trashlighti Vision and currently Acey Slade & the Dark Party. We talk about his journey as a punk rocking addict to his recovery and his current endeavor, Cat Fight Coffee.   Acey's Links https://www.instagram.com/aceyslade/ https://www.instagram.com/catfightcoffee/ https://www.patreon.com/aceyslade 

I sit down this week to talk about a taboo subject in recovery, unconventional methods of treatment. My guest is Ali May Ward, an advocate for the use of micro-dosing to treat anxiety, depression and maybe help some in recovery.   Disclaimer: I am not advocating for or against this. I am simply bringing the not so normal treatment methods.   Ali May Ward's Info Instagram: @alimayward Podcast link: https://anchor.fm/s/2ae8d6c/podcast/rss   For anyone looking for help with Social Media: Social Media Consulting Calls: https://alimayward.dropfunnels.com/social-strategy-calls/   Mindful Meds Instagram: @mindfulmeds_ca Website: www.mindfulness.io  10% off: MICRO10   Do your research: John Hopkins Study - Mental health and addiction before the war on drugs happened in the 1970's/1980's Robin Carhart Haris - Default Mode Network "Drip Mice Study" - study showing psilocybin (shrooms) aren't addictive. Bill Wilson - Book Distilled Spirits

The first time I heard Amy was on her podcast rehab confidential and I knew I had to have her on the show! There is no better way to celebrate National Recovery Month than to welcome Amy Dresner to the show. Amy is a journalist, comedian and now author of the book My Fair Junkie . Her story is incredible and the way she humorously portrays it with humor makes it so entertaining to listen to. We get a peek into her story and talk about what her life looks like today. Amy is also an advocate of harm reduction and we discuss it this week on sober exposure.   https://www.instagram.com/amydresner/ https://www.amydresner.com/

This week on Sober Exposure we are joined by Josephe "Pop" Buchanan, an American artist, author, activist and podcaster. With his complex upbringing and struggles with sobriety Pop focuses his passion towards sobriety, health, and recovery and started the Sober is Dope Podcast and Sober is Dope Transformation School.   Pop's personal motto is, "It's never too late to be amazing." 

News Anchor, Artist, Motivational Speaker, Sober and Best Selling Author of “Mascara Boy” joins me on this episode of Sober Exposure. He shares his solutions to how he finally dealt with his childhood trauma and overcame to be an advocate for the recovery community. Brandon is an inspiration for so many. His mission is to recover out loud and he is not afraid to speak out. Brandon Lee Instagram https://originalfluidart.com/

Here's what happens when you get two Aquarius women in recovery to sit down and get to know each other better. Laura, better known as “yoursoberpal,” is a TikTok & Instagram superstar who caught my attention with her charisma, humor and her dedication to recovery. We chatted about everything from humble beginnings as the geeky girl in high school to the amazing woman she is today and everything in between. Wait until you hear what we share in common. We laugh and share our experiences of strength and hope together on her very special four year anniversary of sobriety. Join us on Sober Exposure to hear this amazing woman's story.   https://www.instagram.com/yoursoberpal http://yoursoberpal.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@yoursoberpal

Join Sober Exposure as we take you through Joe L's wild roller coaster ride of recovery. Joe battled drug addiction since the age of 15 and lived a double life. From the glam and glory of money and success to isolation and heroin addiction. He finally found recovery through a spiritual experience and now has a great approach to his successful journey. Join us as he's shares his tips on how he is able to maintain long term sobriety and a life beyond his wildest dreams. Discovery Place

With us this week is, Arizona Lindsey, a 24-year-old pop-country recording artist, actress, and mental health advocate. Her music takes you through the journey of someone who is struggling with the lasting imprints of complex trauma and then through the journey of entering into the trauma recovery process. She is truly an inspiration and her work will help to de-stigmatize mental health while promoting wellness and empowerment. arizonalindsey.com

We are pleased to have with us Courtney A., host of Sober Vibes podcast. She shares the good and bad of her using days. From The Real Housewives helping her journey of sobriety to crafting and meditation. Courtney is raw and real and we are two peas in a pod together. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Courtney is coming up on her 9th year of her sober journey. Her early struggles with drugs and alcohol gave her the drive to make a change and she is now helping empower women with her non-profit. Sober Vibes is a positive, safe place for women in Sobriety, Recovery, and Active Addiction.   Sober Vibes Instagram Sober Vibes Facebook Courtney's Website

It's here! Dave, co-founder and host of the Dopey podcast, the biggest recovery podcast in the world, joins sober exposure . We talk about the humble beginnings of the show, fun stories of celebrity guests to losing his longtime friend and co-host to addiction.

Bad Boy Brian D joins Sober Exposure live in studio to reminisce about our good old days. We share our funny war stories of our addiction progression to the point of Brian's severe brain injury that should have killed him. It's a story of inspiration that will prove the miracle of staying sober.

Sober Exposure is excited to bring you the founder and front man of legendary 90's hip hop group, House of Pain. Daniel O'Connor, aka Danny Boy, is not afraid to expose it all, from his rough childhood in the streets of New York to his hip-hop days to his tragedies and fights with addiction. Danny Boy knows what it was like to rise to the top to then fall down only to pick himself back up again and maintain his sobriety for over 16 years.   Danny is now doing some incredible things with his passion projects, like The Outsiders Museum.   Check it out here: https://www.theoutsidershouse.com/

I sit down with Jeff Simone as we get raw and real about the opioid epidemic. Jeff shares his story about being a pharmacist and skimming off the top, to his rough detox and how he eventually recovered to now becoming a Dietary Supplement Advisor. We banter over the California Sober trend and discuss harm reduction. Real addicts can never be California Sober.

Touring since he was 19 including international touring with Jennifer Lopez on a private plane. Sitting in silence at a meditation school in the mountains for weeks, then getting a DUI and aggravated assault with deadly weapon charge before going to jail.   Got sober, released a solo album and went back to school. He is now in a PhD program for criminology and teaching music in prison.      

If you would have told me, when I was 21, that I would be talking recovery with the rock icon Jimmy D'Anda, drummer of the BulletBoys, I would say “you're high.”  Living the rockstar lifestyle, drugs and alcohol were never far away. With hard work he is now a role model to many and still rockin hard. In this episode we talk to Jimmy about everything from the early days of rock n' roll glam on the sunset strip to his hilarious tales with Eddie Van Halen. He has continued to maintain his sobriety over the last 20 years while being a powerful example for other addicts to follow his lead. His dedication and integrity for his own recovery resonates with anyone who is lucky enough to be brought along on his recovery journey.  

Dealing with a son with substance abuse, Shannon C, shares how she avoided becoming codependent which ultimately turned her son's life around. Shannon gives real world examples of how letting an addict face consequences can save them. Working in the mental health field, although not specializing in addiction, she used her experience to enact a plan to avoid codependency, avoid enabling and keeping her son alive.

Join me as I sit down for a cuppa with Chris Nell. I share my story from early in life to my radio career to rehabs to life-altering events that helped shape me into who I am today. Some of my unknown stories will be revealed.   Strap in for a laugh, a cry and a Wylde ride.   This is the compilation of some of the highlights of our talk, but if you want to hear the entire conversation click on the episode link to Chris's podcast below.   Episode on Chris's Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisnellmediaradioactingmusic/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/chrisnellmediaradioactingmusic Website - http://www.chrisnell.co.za

Chelz Cora, aka TheSoulfulStripper, shares her experiences and how she healed her trauma from the inside out. Chelz specializes in helping people heal from emotional trauma and childhood wounding by using a variety of divinely guided techniques to address those traumas at the subconscious level, where they reside. Join us as we bare it all.   Website: https://www.chelseacora.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelz.cora/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdoidK_CWK7zyMH3NSjhmtw Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1398247

Our guest this week brings the soul to sobriety through her connection to the divine. Beth Lynch shares her experiences as an empath. Join as as we discover how meditation can be a supplement to medication.

This week John B (JB) joins us to give his story of how he was able to keep his alcoholism under control while at the same time being undercover. His story shows us that even in the worst of times you can make the right decisions and not pick up.

A legendary on air radio personality joins me this week on Sober Exposure. He's been through it all, from the early days of working in radio to partying with rock stars. From grunge to glam to full blown addiction. We cover relapse prevention and what to look for when you feel like using it. Our stories from the old days of working in radio are good for a laugh.

This week on Sober Exposure we are honored to welcome Chris L to share his story. Chris is a perfect example of how you can stay sober under any circumstances. His story will move you and inspire you. Whether you are a newcomer or an old timer you will definitely walk away with gratitude after listening to Chris.