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Take off that mask and take on your addiction! Alan Charles, author and keynote speaker on drug abuse and prevention, brings hope to the hopeless as he shares his unbelievable luck at surviving a 24-year addiction to cocaine. Alan’s raw honesty and courageous heart breaks the stigma of addiction and offers a unique perspective into the mind of an addict. Join him each week as he guides his listeners toward a transformational mindset on his LIVE radio broadcast, The Alan Charles Show! The opioid epidemic has reached crisis levels, and with so many families affected by addiction, opioid-related drug overdoses and death, the time is NOW to have a real, constructive conversation about addiction that can lead to better prevention, treatment and recovery services. Alan Charles sheds light on a dark world and brings his listeners to a true understanding of the grip of addiction. It is only with this understanding that we can begin to heal. Alan Charles is a recovering addict and author of Walking Out The Other Side, a riveting account of his journey from the throes of addiction to the miracle of sobriety. He speaks openly about his ordeal to a wide spectrum of audiences to bring his message of hope and healing. As a former professional baseball player and former harness racing driver and trainer, Alan has proven himself to be a unique and ambitious individual who goes after his dreams. But as the father of two beautiful daughters, Alan’s most important dream–sobriety–has finally come true, and he’s passionate about showing others how to achieve this dream as well. To learn more about Alan Charles, or to book a speaking engagement, please visit: Walking Out The Other Side

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    • Oct 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 133 EPISODES


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    The Alan Charles Show - 10/28/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 57:56


    The Alan Charles Show - 10/21/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 57:49


    On today's show, Alan talks about social media and its effects on social behavior. Now the whistle has been blown about Facebook. Would love to know your thoughts .Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravetalk.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show - 09/30/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 56:50


    On today's show, Alan talks about giving back and why he gave up his anonymity to help others struggling with addiction. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravetalk.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show - 09/23/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 58:03


    On today's show, Alan talks about #ThoughtfulThursday. A new season is here and Alan is determined to rise again. If you want to journey with Alan- let's talk!Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravetalk.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show - 09/16/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 57:41


    On today's show, Alan talks about his 9/11 experience. There are moments in your life where you feel fate is telling you you're supposed to be somewhere. His #September11 story is one of those moments. Addiction may have saved his life!Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show - Thursday, September 9, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 57:57


    On today's show, Alan talks about being asked why he gets behind the mic every week and shares pieces of #mystory of #recovery from #addiction.He shares that somewhere, someone needs to hear that there is hope! He will also share why stories help understanding addiction.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/

    The Alan Charles Show - 08/26/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 57:53


    On today's show, Alan talks about what "Never Give Up - No Matter What" really looks like. When you have come to an end of the rope - how do you continue to hold on?Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show - 08/19/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 57:50


    On today's show, Alan continues this week to tell the story of his mom's passing, which unveils more secrets he was prepared for. Alan finds out about a secret family and goes on a search.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show - 08/05/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 57:55


    On today's show, Alan continues his telling of a story from last weeks show. After making a profit off of his mother's funeral - deep, dark family secrets are revealed. This could surely trigger and addict and that is exactly what happened. Come hear the pain behind the mask. We deal with triggers during #addiction and in #recovery.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show - 07/29/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 57:35


    On today's show, Alan tells a story about how he made a profit on his mothers funeral to be able to buy more cocaine and gamble. Another crazy story from his book "Walking Out the Other Side - An Addict's Journey from Loneliness to Life". Is there anything an addict won't do?Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/

    The Alan Charles Show - 07/22/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 57:54


    On today's show, Alan talks about the power of story telling and speaking up about recovery. When we share our stories, we're doing our part to break stigmas, form connections and bring people who may feel alone together.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/

    The Alan Charles Show - 07/15/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 58:00


    On today's show, Alan talks about surviving the summer sober. Those frozen margaritas sure look tempting. I can just take a few sips of that beer. Strategies and tips so you can get through the summer safely. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show - 07/08/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 58:30


    On today's show, Alan shares It's a #thoughtfulThursday. Never give up, you are stronger than you know. Listen in to realize that if I can do it, so can you!Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (120)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 58:21


    On today's show, Alan shares some wild and crazy stories from his book "Walking Out the Other Side - An Addicts Journey from Loneliness to Life" How did he every make it through his 24-year cocaine addiction alive?Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/

    The Alan Charles Show (119) #perseverance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 59:43


    On today's show, Alan talks about #perseverance. Rehab and recovery are a long road, a lifetime long. But don't let that stop you from taking the first, and the next, and the next step.... Perseverance is the key.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (118)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 57:38


    The Alan Charles Show (117) Surviving a 24 -year long addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 55:36


    On today's show, Alan talks about really not knowing how he survived a 24-year #cocaine #addiction, or incarceration during it. I'll share one close call that underlined my willingness to deceive in order to keep using. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (116) Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about loneliness. The pandemic sure didnt help. Everyone experiences it at some point in their lives, no matter how fulfilling it may seem. Ironically, you're not alone if you feel that way. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (115) Alcohol and Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about "If giving up drinking for one weekend is a problem for you, you may want to know - why?"Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (114) Relapsing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about relapsing for 7 years. DO NOT GIVE UP. Give yourself an hour to hear how I never gave up and it paid off even after 4 inpatient and 15+ out-patient programs. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (113) The Virtual Mask

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about removing his virtual mask being one of the most difficult things in recovery. As Covid-19 numbers go down and things start to open and we get back to the world again without real masks - how will this affect people struggling with #addiction or #mentalhealth. Let's talk about it! http://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-showJoin us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (112) Animal Adoption

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about animal adoption during the #pandemic. What are the physical and psychological benefits of sharing your life with an animal? It's amazing when you find out.http://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show

    The Alan Charles Show (111) Brandi Winans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 58:00


    On this week 's show, Alan welcomes Brandi Winans. She'll share her story of struggle to get the NFL to help her husband Jeff, a 7-year veteran in the league, who suffered with CTE. Brandi now fights for others through the Concussion Foundation, which educates other families to get the help they need.Join in on the conversation Thur 9pm ET http://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-showJoin us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (110) The Things we can Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about trying to control everything while being totally out of control. Let's talk about focusing on our #controllables Join in on the conversation Thur 9pm ET http://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-showJoin us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (109) Michael Weitzman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 58:00


    On today's show, Alan welcomes Michael Weitzman - mental health advocate and comedian.He takes a serious, oftentimes awkward topic and approaches it with humor. Join in on the conversation Thur 9pm ET http://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-showJoin us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (108) Valentine's Day and #SelfLove

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about giving yourself a #Valentine and develop a deeper sense of #selflove. Join in on the conversation Thur 9pm ET http://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-showJoin us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (107) LJ the Medium

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan welcomes LJ the Medium. She shares about her new talk show, how she came to realize her gift and how she helps thousands! Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (106) Addiction, a Family Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about addiction being a family disease. Even though every family member may be #cleanandsober, one addict makes it a family disease. We will talk about #addiction's unique impact on the entire family. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

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    The Alan Charles Show (105) Netflix Documentary, CRACK: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about the new Netflix documentary - CRACK: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy. Alan had a small part in the film and will share all about it!Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (104) #DryJanuary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about #DryJanuary. Is never drinking again too overwhelming? How about 31 days, and being joined by millions of others.You can do this!Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (103) #onlinedating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 58:00


    I have a few cautionary tales about #onlinedating, and if you're looking to find love that way in 2021

    The Alan Charles Show (102) New Years Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about #NewYearsResolutions. Which ones have you kept? Which ones are you making for 2021. Let's talk about it, and see how we can use our resolutions to make a better 2021.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (101) Rehab

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 58:00


    On today's show, Alan talks about relapse and spending the holidays and New Years in a rehab. He is living proof that relapse isn't the end. There are still gifts to be gotten no matter what situation you find yourself in. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (100) Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 58:00


    On today's show, Alan talks about reflecting on this long unusual year, let's refresh and recommit to being better through mindfulness practices.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (99) Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 58:00


    On today's show, Alan talks #Gratitude. Thanksgiving is almost here and we do have so much to be thankful for.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (98) Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 58:00


    On today's show, Alan talks about #forgiveness. Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (97) Regret

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about #regret. Once I got clean, this new nemesis was there to meet me. How we can turn it around and lift us up!Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (96) College Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about his wild college life at the University of Tampa. Alan didn't try cocaine until age 24. How did that period lead to his addiction?Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (95) Premonitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about premonitions. Alan has had quite a few experiences that he "saw" before they happened.He will share a few stories including singing with Barry Manilow at Radio City Music Hall!Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (94) Interventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about interventions and do they work. Alan shares his story about going through a surprise intervention, and offers ideas how to make them successful. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    the Alan Charles Show (93) Election Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about #electionstress. We can't seem to escape politics and it's making us miserable. How do you manage these situations, especially when you are dealing with recovery/addiction?Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (92) September 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 58:00


    On today's show, Alan talks about his 9/11 story of being in rehab instead of being on the 107th floor of North Tower. Life has been an adventure.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (91) #NeverGiveUp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan shares his stories of how #NeverGiveUp isn't just a nice hashtag, but an essential part of success in anything. This was the key to his recovery.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (90) Chaos and Peace in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 58:00


    The Alan Charles Show - Thursday, August 27, 2020On this week's show, Alan talks about how chaotic, confusing and scary 2020 has been so far. He will talk about how to stay calm in the chaos and peaceful in the pandemic. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (89) Living a Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 58:00


    On tHIS WEEK's show, Alan talks about living a sports fans dream at Super Bowl XVII 1984 in Tampa Florida. I have always believed that anything can happen and this story is pretty wild! I have always put the energy out and believe that this may have been the thing that helped save me from dying from the disease of addiction.Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (88) Former Pro Athlete, Ken Bartolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks with Ken Bartolo, former pro athlete and recovering addict. His organization, "There and Back" is reaching thousands of youth with a message of reducing drug and alcohol abuse. Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (87) Pets and their Effect on Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about how pets have an amazing effect on our mental health. I am a new pet owner and can testify. Call in with your stories. 1-866-451-1451Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (86) Goal setting with David Stern

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 58:00


    On today's show, Alan talks with business coach, personal development coach and friend - David Stern. #goalsetting can be very helpful in creating your own success. Those off us in recovery can really use these tools!Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (85) Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about how our mental health has taken a beating during the pandemic. Are your children struggling being apart from classmates - they aren't alone? #stayathome #mentalhealthJoin us this week https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (84) PTSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about finding out he suffers from PTSD. I knew I was suffering from addiction but had no idea I had PTSD. I haven't been in the military so how can that be?We are all going through some very difficult times. Could you have PTSD.? Join us at 9 pm EST https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

    The Alan Charles Show (83) Relapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 58:00


    On this week's show, Alan talks about his numerous relapses over the last 7 years of his addiction. His #nevergiveup attitude is why he is here. Lets examine the merry-go-round of addiction and recovery.Join us this week https://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-alan-charles-show/#WalkingOutTheOtherSide #recovery #addiction #reality #nevergiveup #alancharlesshow

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