Podcasts about Sobriety

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Springsteen fan Audrey Hunn, a Philly-born travel agent and craft business owner, who recalls discovering Bruce through The River at summer camp and building friendships via the E Street community and her nearly 10,000-member Facebook group, “Calling All Bruce Springsteen Fans.” Audrey estimates she has attended close to 200 shows, praises the latest tour's sound, song choices, and the Morello “Ghost of Tom Joad” performance, and describes pivotal experiences: her first show in Philadelphia the night John Lennon was killed, getting a long-sought jacket autograph at the Sirius “Carousel” Promise event, enduring an overnight wait to be first at a Freehold book signing, hosting Jake Clemons for a living-room show, and dancing with Bruce during “Dancing in the Dark” after 56 days sober. She discusses nine years of sobriety, how Bruce's music helped, and answers that Mary Question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You can find Louise's book and more from Louise here:https://www.louisebarnett.comWhat does it take to find stability, sobriety, and self-acceptance after years of misdiagnosis, addiction, and self-destruction? In this raw and unflinchingly honest episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Louise Barnett, author of "Tainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir," Jay Shetty-certified life coach, and host of the Unmasking Sobriety & Mental Health podcast, to explore the complex realities of living with Bipolar I disorder and the courageous journey back to yourself.Diagnosed with Bipolar I after years of misdiagnosis, Louise found sobriety in 2021—a turning point that reshaped her life and creative purpose. Her memoir spans fifteen years and four defining relationships, examining mental illness, addiction, love, and identity with a depth of honesty that refuses to hide the messy, gray areas most people are too afraid to talk about. This conversation is about owning your full story—not the polished version, but the real one.In this episode, you'll discover:Louise Barnett's journey through years of misdiagnosis before her Bipolar I diagnosisThe unflinching honesty behind her memoir "Tainted Love" and why she chose to share itHow addiction and bipolar disorder intersected in her fifteen-year journeyWhat sobriety in 2021 taught her about stability, identity, and self-worthThe complexity of navigating love and relationships while managing mental illnessWhy healing doesn't require perfection—just honesty and self-compassionHow misdiagnosis affects identity, self-trust, and mental health treatmentThe courage it took to stop hiding her story and speak her truth publiclyInsights from her podcast, Unmasking Sobriety & Mental HealthFinding your voice and reclaiming your identity after years of self-destructionWhether you're living with bipolar disorder, navigating addiction and recovery, questioning a mental health diagnosis, healing from destructive relationship patterns, or searching for the courage to tell your own unfiltered story, Louise's honesty will remind you that stability and self-acceptance are possible—without needing to be perfect.

For the Alcohol Minimalist Summer's Greatest Hits series, Molly revisits the most downloaded episode in the podcast's catalog.In this episode, she explores one of the biggest challenges to changing your relationship with alcohol: understanding what is happening in your brain.Alcohol affects neurotransmitters involved in relaxation, inhibition, pleasure, and motivation. Over time, repeated drinking teaches the brain to associate alcohol with rewards such as relief, connection, celebration, or escape. Eventually, drinking can become an automatic response to familiar cues—like the end of the workday, the weekend, stress, or uncomfortable emotions.But an automatic habit is not proof that you are broken, powerless, or destined to struggle forever.Your brain learned the habit, and it can learn a new one.In This EpisodeWhy shame and labels can keep people from seeking helpThe difference between a drinking habit and physical dependenceHow dopamine reinforces the desire to keep drinkingWhy alcohol can make you feel better and worse at the same timeHow repeated drinking becomes automaticWhy awareness is the first step toward lasting changeHow your future-focused brain can interrupt reactive urgesKey TakeawayChanging your drinking begins with observing your thoughts and habits without judgment.When you understand what your brain is doing, you can stop treating your drinking as evidence of a personal flaw and start practicing new responses.Awareness is the brain's fuel for change.Resources MentionedThe Sober Truth by Lance Dodes, MD, and Zachary DodesCDC and SAMHSA research on excessive drinking and alcohol dependenceThe Alcohol Minimalist Podcast Listening GuideNext week, Molly continues the conversation by exploring how society and the alcohol industry influence our drinking habits.Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week we are joined by Abbi Waxman. Abbi is a chocolate-loving, dog-loving woman, who lives in Los Angeles and lies down as much as possible. She worked in advertising for many years, which is how she learned to write fiction. She has three daughters, a dog, four cats, a snake and a pigeon. Deadly Does It is Abbi's eight novel, and her second mystery. In this episode, Abbi Waxman discusses her background, from growing up in Bath and moving between the UK, New York, and California to finding her way from advertising into novel writing. It also explores how her creative path was shaped by family, sobriety, and the changing publishing landscape, especially her shift into writing mysteries and the appeal of stories where order can be restored. Overall, it's a candid, reflective episode about reinvention, creative persistence, and finding humor and meaning in a messy life. Recommendations From This Episode: SANDEMANs Tours The Bodyguard Follow Abbi: @abbiwaxman Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From crack addiction and the cartel to spiritual freedom, Austin Rampt's extraordinary story is one of destruction, survival, surrender and ultimately coming home to himself.Austin took his first drink at just thirteen years old. By fifteen, he was addicted to opiate painkillers, and by seventeen, he was smoking crack cocaine. His addiction led to overdoses, repeated attempts at rehabilitation, the accidental destruction of his family home and a devastating relapse after nine years of sobriety.After being given the choice between rehabilitation and prison, Austin left rehab after just six days, boarded a plane and escaped to Mexico. There, he found himself surrounded by drugs and drawn into the dangerous world of the cartel.But behind the appearance of money, excess and partying was a man sitting alone in a room, drunk and high, crying because he missed his children.In this deeply honest conversation, Austin and Jason explore what addiction is really trying to soothe, why outward success cannot heal an internal wound and how the gifts of sobriety can sometimes take us away from the very practices that made sobriety possible.Jason also opens up about his own experiences with cocaine, cannabis, shame and self-destruction—and the difficult journey of learning to see addiction not as a moral failing, but as an attempt to escape unbearable pain.Together, they explore:• How childhood experiences can shape addiction and self-worth• The danger of believing achievement will make us worthy• Why external success can conceal profound internal suffering• Austin's experiences with addiction and the cartel in Mexico• Jason's own journey through cocaine use, cannabis and psychosis• The importance of connection, honesty and intimate relationships• Why punishment and the war on drugs fail to address the roots of addiction• The spiritual foundations of the Twelve Steps• What it truly means to surrender to a power greater than ourselves• How our greatest failures can become the foundation of our service• Why healing may be less about becoming somebody new and more about uncovering who we have always beenAustin is the author of One Last Hit: The Remarkable True Story of an Addict's Journey to Find Himself. His experiences now allow him to speak openly about recovery, fatherhood, spirituality and the possibility of building a meaningful life after complete destruction.As Austin explains:“My journey of healing has not been to add anything to me. It's been to unwind all the things that were essentially not me.”Whether you have experienced addiction personally, love somebody who has, or recognise the ways we all reach for things outside ourselves to change how we feel inside, this conversation offers a powerful reminder:Surrender is not always defeat.Sometimes, surrender is where freedom begins.CONNECT WITH AUSTIN RAMPTWebsite and book:https://www.onelasthitbook.comCONNECT WITH JASON AND SOUL SYNCWebsite:https://www.jasonpaulmedium.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@jasonpaulsoulsyncSubscribe to the Soul Sync newsletter at the bottom of the Jason Paul website.For enquiries:hello@jasonpaulmedium.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please follow Soul Sync, share the episode with somebody who may need to hear it and leave a rating or review. Every review helps these conversations reach more people.CONTENT NOTEThis episode contains frank discussion of drug addiction, overdose, relapse, suicidal self-destruction, childhood distress and psychosis. Please listen with care.✨ Enjoying Soul Sync?A quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify genuinely makes such a difference. It helps more curious souls find these conversations and keeps the podcast growing.If an episode has made you think, feel, laugh, question something—or simply helped you feel a little less alone—please take a moment to leave a review.Thank you for being here. It means more than you know.

Sometimes boundaries can be misinterpreted as a means to reject, control, or even push people away as a sense or source of punishment. But what is the heart behind boundaries? What was God's design in scriptures that we can learn from the value and importance of boundaries. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery, discusses boundaries and the heart behind them and what our posture should be as we practice boundaries with the people around us in Ministry and our recovery.

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Nicole Gebhardt: Turning Trauma into Purpose Through Sobriety, Support, and Community Trigger Warning: Episode will cover topics of loss, rape, addition and suicide. On A Ruck Up Buttercup Podcast, host Ashley interviews Nicole Gebhardt—2026 National Guard Military Spouse of the Year, best-selling author, mother, and recovering addict—who shares her “pain to purpose” journey and the importance of community for military spouses. Nicole recounts childhood sexual abuse by her father, a gang rape in college, miscarriages, and the death of her son Samuel at nine weeks old, followed by being treated as a criminal and enduring an abusive, drug-addicted first marriage before fleeing with her children while pregnant. After remarrying a service member, unhealed trauma led to heavy drinking and a 2019 suicide attempt that she survived, prompting sobriety and intensive healing. She now writes books, coaches women, and starts pregnancy/infant loss and addiction support groups with each PCS, urging spouses to ask for help, practice gratitude, communicate, and build community. 00:00 Welcome and Trigger Warning 03:29 Nicole's Pain to Purpose 05:40 Childhood Abuse and College Assault 06:47 Miscarriage and Infant Loss 07:31 Escaping Abuse and Starting Over 08:54 Alcoholism and Suicide Attempt 09:48 Recovery and Building Support Groups 12:25 Finding Her Voice Publicly 17:01 Military Spouse Community Rally 20:46 Moving to Alaska and Healing Deeper 23:33 Honoring Samuel and Talking with Kids 25:17 Journaling and Daily Affirmations 27:29 How to Support Grieving Parents 32:18 Build Your Community After PCS 37:02 Sharing Support Networks 38:11 Spouse of the Year Connections 40:09 You Cannot Do It Alone 41:44 Books Groups and Coaching 42:53 Hard Topics We Avoid 45:10 Boundaries and Honest Parenting 48:12 Addiction and Healthy Coping 49:58 Healing Habits and Self Care 55:01 Marriage Communication and Love 01:01:16 Find Your Community 01:04:22 Closing Encouragement Connect with Nicole Website: http://www.nicolebgebhardt.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/nicolebgebhardtofficial Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegebhardtheals IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.gebhardt Email: nicolebgebhardt@gmail.com Books: Broken Wings Broken Dreams: A Mother's Life After Infant Loss and Miscarriage The Healing Cocoon : A Mother's Emergence After Infant and Pregnancy Loss A Queen Saves Herself: A Story of Triumph and Transformation The Queen's Companion Book: Rule Your Throne. Own Your Queendom Purchased here: https://nicolebgebhardt.com/bookstore/ Find us or reach out here: Website: www.deployedlove.org/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruckupbuttercup Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruckupbuttercuppodcast Email: ashleybrown@deployedlove.org

Brought to you by UP! The Bank That's Got Young Aussies' Backs...Daniel Brown, better known as the mad slab heathen with the hmmmadest mullet this continent has ever produced, reveals the drug and alcohol addiction and mental illness that sent him to a rehabilitation clinic at 24 years old. Thirteen years of sobriety and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings later, he's killing it with his coffee and cafe franchise (Lords Supply), raising a happy family, and man-handling the most mutant cones you can paddle. One of the great spiritual warriors and vortex shamans. Don't miss this one! Connect with Daniel Brown, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you completely reinvent your life at 42? In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I sit down with Beth Feraco to talk about the life-changing decision that set everything else in motion. After quitting alcohol at 42, Beth rebuilt her life from the ground up - finding sobriety, discovering fitness, growing a successful coaching business, and helping thousands of women over 40 take control of their health. This conversation goes far beyond fitness. We get honest about alcohol, menopause, hormones, fat loss, strength training, GLP-1 medications, social media, and what it really takes to create lasting change. Beth shares the lessons she's learned over the past 11 years and why the simplest habits are often the ones that make the biggest difference! If you're navigating midlife, struggling to lose weight, feeling overwhelmed by menopause, or wondering where to start, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life experience. #WomenOver40 #Menopause #FitnessOver40   Key Takeaways: 00:14 Meet Beth Feraco 02:27 The Moment Everything Changed 04:33 How Fitness Saved Her Life 06:58 Starting a Fitness Journey at 42 08:30 Do You Really Need to Quit Drinking? 11:17 The Truth About Menopause 13:32 Finding the Right HRT Doctor 16:56 The Habits That Actually Work 18:10 Supplements vs. Real Results 18:40 The Truth About GLP-1s 20:43 Portion Sizes Changed Everything 23:39 Why Beth Still Tracks Macros 24:26 How She Grew on Social Media 26:23 Being Yourself Online 28:19 Why She Doesn't Plan Content 30:51 Turning Down Brand Deals 32:59 The Reality of Work-Life Balance 34:30 A Day in Beth's Life 36:35 Growing Beyond 1-on-1 Coaching 39:22 What's Next for Beth 41:18 Get Out of Your Own Way Links mentioned: Connect with Beth Feraco: Instagram: @bethferacofitness TikTok: @bethferacofitness Podcast: Cut the Crap with Beth & Matt Check her out on her website: https://bethferacofitness.com/ Need support? The National Alliance for Eating Disorders offers free resources, treatment referrals, and support for anyone affected by eating disorders https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ Want more? Join the newsletter! Behind the scenes of the pivot, brand partnerships, real life in progress, and the things I'd only tell you in a DM: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/newsletter   Connect with Diane: Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/  Come find me on Instagram and reply to my Stories. I actually read everything and your opinion literally shapes the brand work I do:  https://www.instagram.com/thebossbitchdiane/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Are you a brand looking to work with me? I create content for brands I actually use and love. With 19 years of marketing and sales experience and an audience of women over 40 who are done being ignored by the brands that should be speaking to them. View my portfolio and let's talk: https://buffbunny.my.canva.site/diane-flores-ugc-portfolio    Freebies: Fit Girl Gift Guide: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/fit-girl-gift-guide  My Favorite Supplements: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/myfavoritesupplements  Protein Snack List: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/protein-snack-guide  Lower Body Blueprint: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/lower-body-blueprint  Full Body Training Program: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/full-body-gym-program 

Sam Hawley is the owner of Zero Gravity Media, a brain cancer survivor, and an accomplished Spartan Race athlete. He shares how resilience, faith, and mental toughness helped him overcome life's greatest challenge while building a thriving creative business. 02:07 The Stage 4 Brain Cancer Diagnosis That Changed Everything 06:53 Preparing for Brain Surgery at Duke University 13:43 Recovery, Walking Again & Mental Resilience 19:10 Faith, Family & Finding Hope Through Adversity 24:35 Signs, Purpose & Life After Cancer 30:24 Sobriety, Addiction & Personal Transformation 37:14 Gratitude, Faith & Living as a Warrior 43:32 Mental Toughness Lessons from Surviving Cancer 46:45 Final Advice: Embrace Adversity & Live with Purpose Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell 5 Mental Toughness Advantages for Financial Advisors: https://pages.drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell  

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Been thinking of turning your sobriety to a new purpose?There is a FLASH SALE on our Sober Club Accredited CoachTraining programme, if you sign up before end of July it's the lowest price it will ever be,If you missed our free webinar – From Sobriety to Purpose watch an excerpt My guest is Ben Gibbs from @soberboozersclub He is a musician, writer and founder of @soberboozersclubDon't forget – Keep the ritual, change the ingredients!New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support,accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holisticliving. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regularzoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentIf you want to support the work gotowww.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you'redoing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offersholistic sober coach training, our next course starts October 18-19, email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey at janeyleegrace.com Supplements for recoveryThe BEST Magnesium blend ever is the blend from Clive – ifyou use this link https://clivedecarle.com/?sld=16for everything you buy, a bit goes into our Sober Clubgiveback fund If you can afford it, also get Vit D3, Amino Acids and Iodine (if you're menopausal) Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras SobrietyRocks…& TheWoo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace

Some stories stay with you long after you've heard them........This is one of them.In this deeply honest conversation on One For The Road, Peter shares the extraordinary journey that led him from a childhood surrounded by alcoholism, addiction and chaos to finding lasting freedom through sobriety. Growing up in West London, Peter experienced neglect, trauma, poverty and instability from an early age. As the years passed, he built what appeared to be a successful life, great career, nice cars, marriage and family;But beneath the surface, unresolved childhood pain quietly shaped every decision he made.Alcohol eventually became more than a drink. It became an escape.Peter opens up about how drinking masked decades of emotional wounds, the collapse of two marriages, living behind carefully constructed "masks", and the moment he realised that stopping drinking wasn't the end of the journey, it was the beginning of healing.This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery isn't simply about putting down the bottle. It's about rebuilding your identity, understanding your past and learning to live with honesty, connection and purpose.In this episode we discuss:Growing up in a home affected by alcoholism and addictionThe hidden impact of childhood traumaHow neglect shapes self-worth and identityLiving behind masks and becoming the person you think others wantWhy success, money and material possessions couldn't fix the painAlcohol as a coping mechanism rather than the real problemThe collapse of relationships through addictionThe difficult first year of sobrietyWhy unresolved trauma often resurfaces after quitting alcoholFinding healing through connection, journaling and honest conversationsBecoming the father he always wanted to beWhy life genuinely gets better without alcoholKey TakeawaysChildhood experiences can influence our adult behaviours far more than we realise.Alcohol often becomes a solution to emotional pain rather than the root problem.Sobriety is about much more than quitting drinking—it's about learning who you really are.Healing from trauma takes time, patience and honest self-reflection.It's never too late to change your life or repair relationships.Recovery isn't about becoming perfect—it's about becoming authentic.Resources MentionedWhat Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey & Dr Bruce PerryJournaling as a recovery toolPeer support and sober communitiesTrauma-informed recoveryIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the podcast, leaving a review and sharing this episode with someone who may need to hear it.Recovery is possible, and every conversation helps break the stigma around alcohol, trauma and mental health.If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/Thank you for listening to One For The Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three young people share on the topic of Turning 21 in Sobriety at ICYPAA 52. There are a few brief shares at the end from the floor. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3300+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

One of the questions I hear most often is this: "What if my husband still drinks?" Maybe that's how you've always connected. Maybe he's perfectly happy having a beer while grilling or a glass of wine at dinner, and he doesn't understand why it's so hard for you. Maybe you've wondered if you can really change when alcohol is still part of your home. The answer is yes. Your healing doesn't depend on someone else's choices. It depends on the decisions you make each day to care for yourself, renew your mind, and trust God with the rest. Will it feel uncomfortable at times? Absolutely. Your relationship may shift as you create new habits, set healthier boundaries, and discover new ways to connect. But remember this: You don't have to convince your husband to change before you begin changing yourself. One of the greatest gifts you can give your relationship is becoming more emotionally healthy, more present, and more grounded in who God created you to be. That doesn't mean controlling someone else's behavior. It means leading with love, communicating honestly, and letting go of the pressure to carry what isn't yours. If you've been waiting for your husband to be "ready" before you pursue your own freedom, I hope today gives you permission to stop waiting. Your peace matters. Your health matters. Your freedom matters. And you're not alone in this. This week's episode of the Set Free Sisterhood Podcast dives deeper into this conversation, and I think it will encourage you if this has been weighing on your heart. I'm cheering you on every step of the way. With love, Michelle Host, Set Free Sisterhood Podcast Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

Why can the final moments of an experience shape how we remember the whole thing?In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores the peak-end rule—the brain's tendency to remember an experience largely through its most emotionally intense moment and the way it ended.You'll learn:What Daniel Kahneman's cold-water experiment revealed about memory and discomfortWhy patients sometimes remembered a longer medical procedure more favorably when it ended more gentlyThe difference between the experiencing self and the remembering selfHow endings influence what the brain expects and whether we are willing to try againWhy a difficult day, conversation, workout, or imperfect attempt does not have to end as a verdictThree questions that can help create a more useful ending:What happened?What did I learn?What is the next best step?The goal is not to pretend that every experience was positive. It is to recognize that endings become part of the story the brain carries forward.Key takeaway: One difficult moment does not have to write the final sentence. Ending with clarity and agency can shape what you remember—and whether you are willing to begin again. ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 94 - Janey previews the Platinum Awards 2026, spotlighting inspiring brands, practitioners and wellbeing pioneers shaping holistic living through natural health, innovation and true wellness leadership.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Jon Paul Crimi is a Breathwork pioneer known for his zero filter East Coast edge and his ability to make deep transformation practical, powerful, and accessible. With more than a decade and a half of experience, he has helped redefine modern Breathwork by stripping away the overly mystical tone and replacing it with grounded, results driven work that speaks to skeptics, leaders, and everyday people alike. Originally from Boston, Jon Paul moved to Los Angeles in his early twenties and quickly became one of the most sought after celebrity trainers and sobriety coaches in the country. He worked with Oscar and Grammy winners, Olympic gold medalists, top studio executives, and industry leaders. It was through his dear friend Matthew Perry that Jon Paul was first introduced to Breathwork. The experience was profound and life altering. He immersed himself in the practice, developed his own distinct style, and soon began selling out classes across Los Angeles. Jon Paul's work focuses on emotional regulation, resilience, and trauma integration. Participants often describe their first experience as feeling like decades of therapy without saying a word. His ability to combine intensity, humor, and psychological depth has made him especially effective with entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, and those navigating major life transitions. Jon Paul has worked with major companies including Nike and LinkedIn, bringing Breathwork into corporate environments through customized workshops and retreats. He has also led in person and online teacher training certifications, mentoring the next generation of facilitators. His work has been featured at the HEAL Hay House Summit and recognized by major media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, LA Magazine, Good Morning America, and numerous international podcasts. Jon Paul's clientele ranges from CEOs and founders to professional athletes and award winning artists. Leaders often seek him out for his no nonsense delivery and measurable impact. He believes Breathwork should not be reserved for the spiritual elite but made accessible to anyone willing to do the work. Now based in Bend, Oregon with his wife and two children, Jon Paul continues his mission to bring Breathwork into the mainstream and help people move from rock bottom to mastery using the most overlooked tool they already possess: their breath.  https://breathewithjp.com/ Come take an online Breathwork class with Jon Paul. Even if you think Breathwork isn't for you, or you're skeptical about online classes, you need to be willing to try something different to see a different result in your life. Keep an open mind. People who do it call it the most transformational experience they've ever had—like 20 years of therapy without saying a word https://www.instagram.com/jonpaulcrimi/

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Welcome back to this week's episode of Trudge Report. Thank you for supporting the show.We kick things off with Dan catching us up on his 9-day camping trip with his kids, Greg giving us an update on wedding planning, and Corey doing what he does best, bitching and moaning while also imparting some wisdom on the group and the listeners.In the recovery segment, we take a different approach by exploring some of the most well-known celebrities and famous people who have publicly shared their recovery journeys. From actors and musicians to professional athletes, we discuss the unique pressures that come with getting sober while living in the spotlight. We talk about anonymity, public expectations, relapse, using a platform responsibly, and the difference between genuine recovery and social media trends. The conversation also explores how fame can complicate accountability, why helping others remains at the heart of lasting sobriety, and the responsibility that comes with influencing millions of people. Recovery doesn't care about fame, money, or status. Whether you're a celebrity or someone quietly fighting for another day sober, the work is the same—and lasting freedom is built one day at a time."Little by little I found the beat again, and after that I found the joy again.” -Stephen KingDon't forget to like, share, rate, and download the podcast on all of your listening platforms. Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel, @trudgrereportpod, for other content surrounding sports and trending topics. Trudge on good people. Contact the Guys:Instagram: @trudgereportpodFacebook: Trudge ReportTikTok: trudgereportpodYouTube: @trudgereportpod 

Nobody warns you about the messy middle. You've gotten through the beginning, you're past the pink cloud, and now the doubt is setting in — is this sustainable? Can I really keep this up? In this episode Christie shares what happened the morning after she moved into her new home and why it's the perfect picture of what women go through when they start releasing alcohol. Plus: the marriage analogy that changed how one of her clients thought about sobriety, what surfaces when you stop numbing, and how to stay in it when it gets hard.Topics covered: The morning Christie cried in her new closet — and what it has to do with sobriety | What the messy middle actually feels like | The pink cloud and what comes after it | Sobriety is like marriage — choosing it when you don't feel like it | The wound underneath the doubt | How to move through grief without going back | The specific fears that surface and what to say to them | The warning and the hopeDrop us a Question or Comment

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Zach trades chairs this week. Instead of interviewing a couple, he's the one being interviewed, sitting down with Melissa Vogel of The Bomb Life for a wide-ranging conversation about what actually makes relationships work. Melissa is a health and fitness coach who works with individuals, often watching one partner transform physically and emotionally while the other stays stuck, and she brings that exact tension to Zach directly: what do you do when you're doing the work and your partner won't join you?Zach doesn't soften the answer. He tells her that healthy relationships require two functional adults, and that if one partner is investing in their growth and the other refuses, sometimes you leave them behind, not necessarily by ending the relationship, but by refusing to shrink yourself to keep the peace. From there the conversation moves through Terry Real's "good day, bad day" math for mismatched effort, the idea that couples should recalibrate roughly every three years the way you'd see a dentist or a financial advisor, and Zach's own admission that he and his wife Rebecca are technically on their fourth marriage, just to the same person. Melissa shares her own story of a 17-year marriage that ended when she kept growing and her husband didn't, and the two of them sit in how rarely anyone teaches couples to check in on whether they're still aligned.The back half gets into the mechanics: what the Gottman Method actually is (friendship, conflict management, shared meaning) versus Relational Life Therapy, which Zach calls "Relationship 501" for people who need more than tools. Zach also talks openly about his own sobriety, five and a half years in, and why he couldn't hear the truth about his drinking until he was ready to hear it. This is Zach without the therapist's chair, talking about his own marriage's near-misses, and it lands harder because of it.Key TakeawaysTwo functional adults are the baseline. If one partner is growing and the other refuses to, that's not a fixable math problem, it's a decision point.Sometimes the healthiest thing you can say to a partner is "I'm not coming back over there," while still leaving the door open for them to join you.Terry Real's framework: both partners at their best is a great day. Both at their worst is a bad day. One at their best and one not is just an okay day, and okay might be the best some seasons offer.Relationships benefit from a check-in roughly every three years, the same logic as seeing a dentist or a financial advisor on a schedule rather than waiting for a crisis.About two-thirds of relationship conflicts are perpetual and unsolvable. The goal isn't resolution, it's empathy and workable compromise.The Gottman Method breaks a relationship down into three buckets: friendship quality, how you manage difference, and shared meaning or values.Sobriety, like readiness for any change, can't be forced from the outside. Zach knew alcohol was the problem for years before he was actually ready to quit.The whole secret, per Zach: be a grownup, then do more of what your partner likes and less of what they don't.Guest InfoMelissa Vogel hosts The Bomb Life, where she coaches individuals on health, fitness, and relationships. In this episode she works with Zach in reverse, bringing her own coaching experience and her own divorce (after 17 years of marriage) into the conversation.website: https://www.itsmelissavogel.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week, my mom and I have a fun and inspirational chat about one of the greatest truths in sobriety: it's not just about removing alcohol, it's about creating a meaningful life that you love in sobriety. If that concept has you asking "but how?!" then we've got you covered in this episode!Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my newsletter for FREE sober tips & inspo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop sober mugs & merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch my sober vlogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop my Amazon storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy favourite things⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the BOOK In this episode, we share our honest experiences of parenting through a challenging summer, the stress, expectations, slowing down, and finding joy in simple moments. We discuss how societal pressures and personal struggles impact our mental health and relationships, emphasizing the importance of grace and perspective. 0:00 — Intro 0:18 — A hard summer 1:45 — No breaks, no help 3:42 — Comparing our summer 5:31 — Teaching patience 6:05 — The pressure of comparison 8:19 — Too much stimulation 10:08 — Boredom was a luxury 11:27 — Are we doing enough? 13:27 — Give yourself grace 14:27 — Present vs. realistic 17:01 — Slow down, don't speed up 18:10 — What would we miss? 20:12 — Random togetherness 21:33 — Creating a home you don't need to vacation from 23:59 — Small moments matter 26:21 — Entering a new phase of life 27:51 — Sobriety and daily work 28:03 — Looking beyond yourself 29:09 — The pressure of being the provider 31:31 — Perspective and mental battles 34:23 — You're not alone 36:24 — Calling it what it is 39:02 — Struggle builds strength 41:38 — Closing and subscribe reminder Follow The Tired Dad Follow The Tired Mom Follow on YouTube Follow on Substack Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Send your questions, comments, and stories to podcast@tireddad.com Send collaboration inquires to collabs@tireddad.com  

#157: On today's episode, Han sits down with Isaac Hindin-Miller, a fashion journalist turned DJ, interviewer, content creator, and founder of I LIKE YOU!, for an honest conversation about external validation, low self-worth, negative self-talk, and the lifelong work of learning how to feel whole within yourself.Isaac and Han unpack the realization that no amount of attention, achievement, access, popularity, or external approval can fill an internal void. They discuss what it actually takes to rebuild your self-esteem, interrupt destructive thought patterns, stop outsourcing your worth, and choose peace and acceptance instead of constantly chasing happiness. They get into:Why external approval can never create lasting self-worthWhy happiness cannot be contingent on external validationChoosing acceptance and peace instead of chasing constant happinessNavigating imposter syndrome and self doubtHow to interrupt cruel and destructive negative self-talkThe problem with finding validation elsewhereDepression, sobriety, and breaking cycles of self-destructive behaviorThe connection between low self-esteem and unhealthy coping mechanisms Social media, comparison, and attaching your value to your workIntellectualizing trauma instead of allowing yourself to feel itWhy understanding your emotions is different from actually feeling themHow choosing a different behavior can lead to a healthier mindsetFinding identity, hobbies, and joy outside of your careerHow relationships act as mirrors for the parts of ourselves that still need healing& MORE!This episode is for anyone who has ever looked outside of themselves for proof that they are worthy, lovable, important, or enough. This is a conversation for those doing the daily work to quiet the voices that tear you down, and learning to build a sense of self-worth that does not depend on attention, accomplishments, or validation. TIMESTAMPS:00:57 Isaac joins the podcast04:25 Is the life he dreamed about everything he thought it would be?05:21 Why reaching the top does not fill the internal void05:40 The daily work required to feel whole06:02 Accepting the human condition06:13 Finding peace within the mundanity of life06:26 Chasing happiness versus choosing acceptance06:44 Redefining happiness as peace07:06 Why happiness cannot be contingent on something happening07:42 Isaac's drive to reach the top08:37 Experiencing bullying and rejection growing up09:56 Building your self-worth on a foundation of sand16:02 Growing the I LIKE YOU! parties from 800 to 3,000 people in New York City16:33 Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and feeling like a fraud16:57 Feeling isolated while surrounded by crowds17:05 The conversation with Isaac's dad that changed his perspective17:46 Becoming a victim to your own story18:07 The danger of constantly thinking about yourself18:20 Learning to interrupt negative self-talk19:35 Accepting that the negative voices may never fully disappear19:59 Moving toward something positive or negative20:14 Depression and self-destructive coping mechanisms21:20 Rebuilding self-esteem from within21:32 The connection between mental health and low self-worth22:47 Social media, validation, and mental health23:55 Attaching your personal value to your business24:42 Sobriety and learning how to feel27:12 Intellectualizing emotions and suppressing vulnerability27:52 Understanding yourself versus feeling your emotions28:28 Changing your behavior to change your mindset33:51 The importance in finding a hobby34:53 Having the courage to redefine who you are48:18 How relationships act as mirrorsCONNECT BELOW:Follow Isaac hereFollow I Like You hereRead Isaac's Substack hereCONNECT with HAN:Follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠Watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠Shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

Former Salesforce and Ricoh mega-producer Ian Koniak joins the show! With over $100M in lifetime career sales under his belt, Ian is now the Founder & CEO of Untap Your Sales Potential, the only sales training firm featured on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. Tune in as we dive into what it takes to consistently perform at the highest level.

We have a panel of speakers sharing on the topic, Gifts of Sobriety at the Girlstock International Conference held in Atlanta Georgia. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3300+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Why does the commitment you make over your morning coffee sometimes feel so much harder to keep after dinner?In this episode, Molly explores the neuroscience behind what she calls your Evening Brain—the version of your brain that's been making decisions, solving problems, and managing life all day long. Instead of seeing evening struggles as a lack of willpower, you'll learn why your brain naturally leans toward familiar habits when mental resources are lower, and how planning ahead can become an act of self-support rather than self-control. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your brain makes different decisions in the morning and at night  How mental fatigue influences habits and decision-making  Why planning ahead isn't about restriction—it's about support  A simple mindset shift that can make evenings feel less like a battle  One question to ask yourself each morning to help your future self This Week's TakeawayBefore your day gets busy, ask yourself:What can I do right now that will make tonight a little easier?Supporting your future self isn't about having more willpower—it's about working with the brain you have, not the one you wish you had. Resources MentionedSunnysideSunnyside MedUntil next time, choose peace.Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

Learn more about Author and person in long term Recovery JuddMidlam and his book Syncope: https://cjmidlam.com/ Recovery literature (quit-llit) Recommendation: The Bible Best piece of Recovery advice: Just don't drink Song that symbolizes Recovery to Judd: Beautiful Day by U2 -https://youtu.be/co6WMzDOh1o?si=nxaYHnhsaOyZS8nq SummaryJudd Midlam shares his inspiring journey from long-termalcohol dependence to sobriety, highlighting the power of storytelling,creativity, and community support in recovery. Discover how his experiences andnovel 'Syncope' shed light on the complex realities of addiction and healing.In this episode, Judd Midlam shares his inspiring journey of sobriety, thechallenges of addiction, and the profound insights from his novel 'Syncope'that explores the human experience of recovery. Discover how connection, purpose,and understanding neurodivergence play vital roles in healing. Key TopicsThe role of storytelling and creativity in recoveryThe impact of social acceptance of alcoholThe biological and behavioral aspects of addictionThe importance of community and sharing storiesThe journey of self-discovery and overcoming shame The decision to stay sober as a daily commitmentThe role of community and higher power in recoveryNeurodivergence and its connection to addictionThe importance of purpose and service in healingThe impact of writing and creativity in recoveryThe potential of science and medication in treating addiction  Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available onlyon Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=NC26a67vQjqw0BcgTzPmRg(c) 2015 - 2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved.Theme Music: “all clear” (⁠⁠⁠https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)byKetsa (https://ketsa.uk⁠⁠⁠) licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd

What if the behaviors you're trying to change overeating, emotional eating, alcohol, or constant scrolling aren't the real problem, but symptoms of something much deeper? In this heartfelt conversation, Leslie welcomes recovery coach and entrepreneur Danny Sumner to explore how shame, trauma, and unresolved emotions fuel addictive behaviors, and why true healing begins with self-awareness rather than self-judgment. Danny shares her powerful journey from addiction and alcoholism to nearly 16 years of sobriety, revealing how recovery helped her rediscover herself and ultimately build a life centered around helping others. Together, Leslie and Danny discuss emotional healing, the importance of processing difficult feelings instead of numbing them, and why everyone's recovery journey looks different. Whether your struggle is with food, alcohol, or another coping mechanism, this episode offers hope that freedom is possible. The conversation also dives into finding purpose after pain, rewriting the stories we tell ourselves, and using our hardest experiences to create meaningful lives and careers. If you've ever felt trapped by shame or wondered whether your past could become your greatest gift, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to take the next step toward healing. "If it's a problem to you, it's a problem to you. Don't compare your addiction to anyone else's healing begins when you're honest with yourself." Key Topics & Timestamps 2:46 – Meet Danny Sumner and her mission to help others transform pain into purpose 4:15 – Danny shares her personal recovery journey and becoming nearly 16 years sober 6:24 – Leslie reflects on food addiction, sobriety, and discovering her authentic self 8:46 – Entrepreneurship, addiction, and finding fulfillment through serving others 12:25 – Why self-awareness is the foundation of lasting transformation 14:37 – Can painful experiences become our greatest gifts? 17:02 – Leslie's invitation to Ask Me Anything about healing, weight loss, and life transformation 18:18 – Danny explains gratitude, resilience, and finding purpose after trauma 22:04 – How personal loss inspired Danny's commitment to helping others live 23:40 – The connection between food struggles, shame, trauma, and suicidal thoughts 26:22 – Why shame is often the hidden root of addiction and emotional suffering 28:21 – The importance of community, vulnerability, and emotional processing 31:02 – Leslie explains the HEAL Method and emotional mastery 33:39 – Why comparing your addiction to others keeps you stuck 36:24 – Recovery, moderation, and honoring your unique healing journey 41:35 – Danny shares how she helps people turn their stories into service 45:17 – Danny's free workshop and final words of encouragement 46:55 – Leslie shares her free masterclass for overcoming food noise naturally Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

COMMONLY DEBATED TOPICS IN RECOVERY (Part Two) Join Roger and the Montyman as they discuss some controversial issues within the recovery and treatment community. This is Part Two of a two-part episode. The show starts out with some fun trivia, snarky attitudes and a new segment called Share a Gnome. All fun in recovery as well as covering topics of importance within the recovery community. Closing Song: Outside Issues by Michael Purington.#recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

For a limited time (a few days), you can join SDC at a huge discount and a small monthly payment. This is to reward action takes, those who have been sitting on the fence and anyone who hasn't joined because of funds. SDC at this low monthly rate is now accessible to anyone who has a desire to stop drinking. You still get full access to the entire program for a year & NeuroRepatterning + my new NeuroWalks library that I'll be building.

It's a beautiful prayer that we read every single week at Celebrate Recovery. This prayer, written by Reinhold Niebuhr, is more than just a rote group of words that we recite for convenience to close out our CR services and small groups. No, these are deeper words with a great meaning to help us in our day-to-day recovery interactions. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, recites the prayer and gives some thoughts around the meaning for some central phrases in this important prayer.

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If you're the woman who gets everything done, shows up for everyone else, looks successful from the outside, and still ends the day exhausted with a glass of wine in your hand, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with Sonia Kahlon, co-host of the Sisters in Sobriety podcast who spent years building a successful career while quietly questioning her relationship with alcohol. Like so many women, Sonia didn't hit the stereotypical rock bottom we often associate with alcohol problems. But she was exhausted, anxious, disconnected from herself, and tired of living a life that looked successful while feeling increasingly out of alignment. Together, we talk about why so many women stay stuck in the drinking cycle for years, what finally helped us stop, and why you don't need a dramatic crisis to decide you want something different. For the full show notes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/making-the-decision-to-get-sober-without-hitting-rock-bottom/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking  — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday 

Today I sit down with Brannon Patrick, co-host of the very popular podcast, "Therapy Brothers", and as you may have guessed, he and his brother-in-law are therapists! Brannon has spent 20 years treating addiction. I loved talking with him, not only because he really understands addiction but because he is also very compassionate. I feel like I found a new friend and I can't wait for you to meet him! This is a back-to-basics episode. So whether you're at the beginning of your sobriety journey or you want to prevent a relapse, this episode is for you. In today's episode, you'll learn: -  Why the right intention matters more than willpower -  Why you need outside support and other voices in your first 30 days -  Why big life decisions should wait until after year one -  The Five A's for handling a craving: aware, accept, acknowledge, assess, act -  Why treating your addiction like a frenemy, not an enemy, can reduce shame One more thing I have to share before we jump in, is I now have 50 Beta users for the ReInvent manifestation journaling app! I am already getting exciting feedback. Yolanda is my number 1 user and she reported the biggest win since I launched the app. She told me "Some really good things have happened, and it could be a coincidence, but I just signed a new client that had been stalling, with a contract value of $2,500/mo!" I'm so happy for her! Great work Yolanda! If you want to experience the power of manifestation journaling, you can still get a free trial by visiting getreinvent.app So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Brannon.   SHOW NOTES: Guest Website: https://www.brannonpatrick.com/

In honor of World Brain Day on July 22, this Think Thursday episode celebrates the extraordinary organ behind every thought, memory, feeling, and behavior.Molly explores how the brain functions as:A prediction system that uses past experience to anticipate what happens nextA learning system that changes through attention, repetition, and experienceA protection system that often relies on familiar strategies to reduce discomfortA relationship system shaped by connection, conversation, purpose, and belongingYou'll also learn why automatic responses are not permanent, how neuroplasticity supports meaningful behavior change, and why curiosity is more useful than self-criticism when your brain returns to an old pattern.Your brain is not fixed, and it is not working against you. It is alive, adaptable, protective, connected, and still becoming.Key takeaway: An automatic response is not your destiny. It is something your brain has rehearsed—and with practice, it can learn something new. ★ Support this podcast ★

Tracey has been sober since 2014, but many of the people she used to socialize with and consider friends have left her life, leaving her feeling isolated.  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen without ads: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Episode summary: This week we continue Allman Brothers Month!Legendary photographer, archivist and Allman Brothers tour manager Kirk West tells the incredible story of his journey from small-town Iowa into the center of American rock-and-roll history. After discovering psychedelics and Chicago blues in the late 1960s, Kirk became an IV meth user and drug dealer. He fled pending charges, landed in the psychedelic communities of Boulder and Northern California, and was eventually identified and arrested while hitchhiking through Nevada with meth and syringes in his backpack. Kirk recounts therapeutic-community rehab, heroin addiction, the murder of his drug-dealing partner, repeated arrests and the camera-store burglary that finally led him back into treatment. He found recovery through one of Florida's earliest Narcotics Anonymous communities—but after five years sober, he attempted to prove that he could drink normally. That experiment ended shortly after John Lennon's murder and ultimately gave Kirk the sobriety date he has maintained ever since. His recovery opened the door to an extraordinary career photographing Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Clash, Jerry Garcia and countless others. Kirk eventually became the Allman Brothers Band's archivist and tour manager, served as Dickey Betts' sponsor and helped preserve the group's history. He shares intimate stories about Gregg Allman, Duane Allman, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, the Big House in Macon—and the night Lowell George offered him cocaine shortly before his death. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Matthew Quick returns to discuss his powerful new memoir, Dad, Love, Me. He explores what it means to choose love after a lifetime of hurt, reflecting on caring for a father who never fully knew how to love him. Along the way, Matthew unpacks how childhood wounds shape us, why healing doesn't depend on getting the apology we deserve, and how reclaiming our own story can lead to greater compassion, freedom, and meaning, even in relationships marked by deep hurt.

Send us Fan MailAs long as Matt wasn't drinking like his father—and Steve wasn't as bad as the people he grew up around—they could tell themselves they weren't really alcoholics. There was always someone who had lost more, drank more, or looked more like the stereotype.In this episode, Matt and Steve talk about how comparing your drinking to someone else's worst consequences can keep you stuck. You don't have to lose your job, your family, or everything you own before you're allowed to admit alcohol is hurting your life. The better question isn't whether you look like an alcoholic. It's whether drinking has become a problem for you.Support the show

Kyle Morgan spent over twenty years in the Army. Infantry, then Green Beret, then more than a decade in the nation's premier special missions unit running hostage rescue. In 2015 he was advising the U.S. Embassy in Mali when terrorists took the Radisson Blu hotel. He built a team on the fly and went in. The award for that was the Distinguished Service Cross, second only to the Medal of Honor. Today he runs Blu Bearing, trains police and civilians, and serves on the board of Frontline Healing Foundation. When the job ends the machine has already forgotten about you, and he'll tell you that isn't cruel because it has to forget you to keep moving. The guys who come apart are the ones still trying to replace something that can't be replaced. He didn't leave the way he wanted to. There was addiction, a DUI he hid, and an overdose that nearly ended it, and his old command circled the wagons around him more than once before he finally made it out. Sobriety and faith are what brought him back, almost five years of it now, and he spends his time pointing at the cost so the next guy doesn't pay it blind. He'll tell you he's more proud of the husband and father he is today than anything he ever did downrange.  Blu Bearing Solutions: ⁠https://blubearing.com/⁠ Join the Cleared Hot Newsletter: ⁠https://www.clearedhot.com⁠ Take the Operator Code Assessment: ⁠https://www.theoperatorcode.com⁠ Today's Sponsors:  Black Rifle Coffee:  ⁠https://www.blackriflecoffee.com⁠ LMNT: ⁠https://www.drinklmnt.com

Listen without ads on patreon - www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast SUMMARY This week on the Dopey Total Replay, Dave returns from his summer hiatus and previews the family's Pacific Northwest adventure, the upcoming Patreon Zoom, and the big decision facing DopeyCon: Friday night at the SVA Theatre or Saturday at the old church.   Then we travel back to Dopey Episode 37 for a classic conversation with Dave and Chris. They talk about sponsorship, working the steps, honesty, spirituality, and the strange miracle of one addict helping another. Dave tells the story of Jerry Garcia using a radio interview to summon drugs after the Grateful Dead's package went missing in Philadelphia, plus tales of John Lennon's psychedelic excess and Paul McCartney's alleged plan to smuggle Owsley acid inside camera equipment.   Things get progressively dopier as Dave remembers stealing fried chicken and vodka at a company party, while Chris describes shooting cocaine in Anguilla, hallucinating benevolent Rastas hiding in the bushes, chasing an imaginary car around an abandoned house, and eventually being rescued from Saint Martin by his brother.   Finally, Dave recounts smuggling six bundles of heroin into Jamaica, burning through nearly everything, passing out on Valium during a press trip, and repeatedly sneaking into first class while withdrawing on the flight home. Beneath all the insanity, Dave and Chris reflect on the possession of addiction, the freedom of sobriety, and the strange comfort of no longer needing drugs to feel safe.   Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and fucking toodles for Chris.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.