Positive Sobriety Podcast
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsInspiration and illumination on the road to recovery.
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Episode 159 • Radical Recovery with Dr. Robb Kelly
February 20, 2024 16:57 - 56 minutes - 130 MBAn entertaining and stimulating conversation with Dr. Robb Kelly, whose treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction via telehealth comes with a money-back guarantee. More information at robbkelly.com
Episode 158 • Facing Life's Challenges Head-On with Jonathan Niziol
February 14, 2024 02:33 - 58 minutes - 133 MBDavid and Nate have an inspiring and surprisingly candid conversation with model and athlete Jonathan Niziol. Discover more about Jonathan Niziol and his compelling story on his website: jonathanniziolofficial.com/
Episode 157 • The Healing Power of Curiosity with Blake Roberts
February 07, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBWhat if, rather than trying harder to suppress unwanted behavior, we would approach it with open curiosity? What is it trying to tell us? What need are we really trying to meet? An intriguing conversation with therapist Blake Roberts.
Episode 156 • Food -- Medicine or Medication? -- with Ali Shapiro
December 12, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 138 MBAn insightful conversation with Ali Shapiro, MS, CHHC, nutritionist, and host of the top 1% ranked podcast Insatiable.
Episode 155 • Physically Experiencing the Twelve Steps, with Nina Pick
November 18, 2023 17:53 - 54 minutes - 125 MBA delightful conversation with Nina Pick, author of The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps: Finding Joy, Sensuality, and Pleasure in Recovery—Integrative Spiritual and Somatic Practices for Healing from Trauma and Addiction. You can connect with Nina at ninapick.com.
Episode 154 • It’s a Soberful Life, with Veronica Valli
November 14, 2023 23:44 - 50 minutes - 116 MBA delightful conversation about emotional sobriety with Veronica Valli -- podcaster, recovery coach, psychotherapist, and author of Soberful: Uncover a Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcohol, and Why You Drink and How to Stop.
Episode 153 • Positive Effects of Ketamine Therapy, with Dr. Randy Malchow
September 28, 2023 18:27 - 55 minutes - 128 MBDavid and Nate visit with Dr. Randy Malchow, Medical Director for the Tennessee Ketamine & Wellness Center, which offers compassionate and competent care for those suffering from depression, PTSD, OCD, chronic pain, and opioid dependence. Dr. Malchow served as an anesthesiologist for 25 years in the armed forces before retiring as a colonel in 2008. He then became an associate professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he was the first Vanderbilt physician to offe...
Episode 152 • Starting Over with Brendon Watt
September 21, 2023 03:05 - 49 minutes - 113 MBA refreshingly candid conversation with Brendon Watt, a worldwide speaker, best-selling author, and facilitator for Access Consciousness. Brendon specializes in helping others to overcome addiction, as he too walks the path of recovery and sobriety. His first book, Relationship: Are You Sure You Want One? co-authored with Simone Milasas is an international best-seller, available in seven languages. Find Brendon every week on his podcast "One Choice from Change" on iTunes, on Amazon, and on t...
Episode 153 • Getting Past Your Past with Jason VanRuler
September 20, 2023 21:39 - 43 minutes - 98.8 MBDavid and Nate chat with Jason VanRuler, Author of Get Past Your Past(Zondervan 2023). Jason is known for his ability to relate and connect with his clients and offer hope to those who have felt hopeless. He has an engaged and rapidly growing online audience (IG, TikTok) for his insightful, short videos sharing practical tips for psychological care, self-help, and healthy relationships.
Episode 150 • The Insights of Addiction Fiction with Will Thatcher
August 18, 2023 23:34 - 43 minutes - 101 MBHow do you spend the fresh creative energy that shows up when you are in recovery? Will Thatcher started writing thrillers. He discusses addiction fiction and his first book, Killing Hurt, with Nate and David, and recommends more reading and reviews of this exciting new genre at The Sober Curator.
Episode 149 -- Becoming Alcohol-Aware with Ken Middleton
April 24, 2023 16:36 - 51 minutes - 117 MBAn enjoyable and enlightening conversation with Ken Middleton, author of Bamboozled - How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All and editor of a Medium Publication named AINYF, Alcohol is NOT Your Friend.
Episode 148 • Getting to Know Your Sober Self -- with Ed Latimore
April 23, 2023 21:27 - 56 minutes - 129 MBDavid and Nate talk with Ed Latimore, a speaker, author, and former professional boxer who has been sober for almost a decade. Ed is the author of the Amazon Bestseller "Sober Letters to My Drunken Self," well-known for his powerful TEDx talk on the link between addiction and identity.
Episode 147 • Emotional Regulation and Relapse Prevention with Dr. Laura Petracek
March 25, 2023 17:44 - 53 minutes - 122 MBDr. Laura Petracek, a clinical psychologist and author of The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Skills and Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention [Jessica Kingsley Publishers; February 21, 2023] joins David and Nate for an enlightening (and very personal) conversation about recovery. For more about Dr. Petracek, visit laurapetracekphd.com
Episode 146 • Toxic Caretaking or Healthy Caring? A Conversation with Sonja Meyrer
March 19, 2023 22:05 - 52 minutes - 121 MBDavid and Nate discuss codependency and related issues with Sonja Meyrer, certified recovery coach and author of the bestselling book "And Then You Went Missing."
Episode 145 •Telling Great Stories with Rehab Roadtrips
March 05, 2023 19:07 - 52 minutes - 120 MBJeremy Miller and Dallas Terrell are passionate about two things: recovery and storytelling. They are on a mission to find and film the best addiction treatment professionals in the country.
Episode 144 • Eating for Recovery with Lori Zabka
January 12, 2023 03:33 - 58 minutes - 134 MBDavid and Nate engage functional nutritionist Lori Zabka in a delightful and enlightening conversation about addiction, nutrition, and recovery. To reach Lori and gain access to her resources go to https://www.Lorizabkawellness.com
Episode 143 • Outside-the-Box Recovery with Luciana Passeri
December 27, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 146 MBLuciana Passeri has been an educator for 34 years, teaching and coaching thousands of individuals how to create, manage, and maintain relationships. Her degrees are in International Leadership and Management & Social Justice. For more than 20 years she has worked with indigenous people around the globe supporting them in living their best lives through her foundation, HumanKind. She has done executive coaching for top 100 companies and has been a life coach for hundreds of people. She is the...
Episode 142• Sober for the Holidays
December 08, 2022 22:02 - 42 minutes - 96.2 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year -- and sometimes the most hazardous. In this episode, David and Nate discuss ways to stay sober during the holidays.
Episode 141 - Fit 4 Life with Christopher Smith
December 07, 2022 04:23 - 50 minutes - 115 MBIn this episode, Chris Smith shares his inspiring story of recovery, redemption, and service. To learn more about Fit 4 Recovery or to reach Chris directly, go here.
Episode 142 • Riding to Recovery with Liz Olszewski
November 12, 2022 17:31 - 54 minutes - 124 MBCan attunement with an animal actually foster emotional regulation and help abused or neglected adolescents connect with themselves and others? Check out this fascinating conversation with Liz Olszewski, the founder and Executive Director of Horses Healing Hearts. To learn more about Liz or to find out how you can support the work of her nonprofit, visit hhhusa.org.
Episode 140 -- Silicon Valley Recovery with Jason Portnoy
November 04, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 145 MBDavid and Nate enjoy a wide-ranging conversation with venture capitalist Jason Portnoy, a survivor of porn/sex addiction and author of the highly acclaimed memoir Silicon Valley Pornstar. You may learn more about Jason or contact him by visiting jasonportnoy.com.
Episode 139 •Sober Living with Evan Radtke
September 17, 2022 03:41 - 57 minutes - 131 MBAre there true advantages to spending time in a sober community after you've entered recovery? Evan Radkte of recoveryunplugged.com says Yes! -- and he shares his story with David and Nate in this inspiring (and sobering) episode.
Episode 138 -- What Are We Really Selling? A conversation with Glenn Hadley
September 03, 2022 23:07 - 46 minutes - 106 MBGlenn Hadley, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Dreamscape Healthcare Marketing helps treatment centers gain visibility. In this episode, he helps David and Nate understand the challenges faced by any facility that wants to introduce itself honestly and effectively to people who are hunting for addiction treatment.
Episode 137 -- LBGTQ+ and Addicted: Specialized Recovery Care with Dr. Michael Hinckley
August 29, 2022 03:42 - 52 minutes - 119 MBIn a rural setting along the Atlantic shoreline in Connecticut, former Catholic priest Dr. Michael Hinckley and his team are meeting the unique needs of an often stigmatized and ostracized population. In this conversation with Nate and David, Dr. Hinckley tells the story of Wildwood Farm.
Episode 136 -- Frontiers of Treatment with Dr. Thomas Cabell and Chad Harman
August 12, 2022 20:24 - 1 hour - 176 MBResearch has rekindled interest in the therapeutic power of psychedelics in the clinical treatment of anxiety, depression, and addiction. Dr. Thomas Cabel and Chad Harman, CEO of Psycheseuticals, explore the status of the field in this revealing interview.
Episode 136 -- Frontiers of Treatment with Dr. Thomas Cabel and Chad Harman
August 12, 2022 20:24 - 1 hour - 176 MBResearch has rekindled interest in the therapeutic power of psychedelics in the clinical treatment of anxiety, depression, and addiction. Dr. Thomas Cabel and Chad Harman, CEO of Psycheseuticals, explore the status of the field in this revealing interview.
Episode 132 -- Addiction Unplugged with Stuart Goffman
August 12, 2022 20:17 - 55 minutes - 126 MBAll of us on the road to recovery are encouraged by the stories of others. In this episode, Stuart Goffman, producer of the A&E series Addiction Unplugged, relates his discovery of the reality of addiction and the power of storytelling.
Episode 135 -- Saving Lives with Candace Lightner
July 28, 2022 10:34 - 48 minutes - 111 MBA sobering and inspiring conversation with the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives.
Episode 134 -- Prehab with Patrick Moore
July 10, 2022 02:43 - 52 minutes - 121 MBIs it possible to treat potential addicts before they take the fateful slide into severe addiction? Researcher, teacher, and therapist Patrick Moore says "yes" -- and he has the data to prove it.
Episode 132 - Higher and Friendly Powers with Dr. Peg O’Connor
July 07, 2022 22:51 - 53 minutes - 122 MBWhat if you have a hard time connecting with the God-language in 12-step recovery? Can you still recover? Dr. Peg O'Connor, author of the upcoming book "Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering," says you can. In this entertaining and illuminating conversation, she delves into the philosophical background and historical evolution of AA to make the case for expanding our understanding of a higher power.
Episode 131 -- Getting Help with Find Addiction Rehabs
June 15, 2022 18:57 - 54 minutes - 124 MBNeed help finding the right treatment center for someone you love? Nate and David talk with Andrew, a veteran of the system, about a service that researches, rates, and provides referrals to treatment centers in all 50 states.
Episode 130 -- Natural Supplements for Sobriety Support, with Thomas White
June 06, 2022 22:24 - 52 minutes - 120 MBThomas White, founder of Exact Nature, shares his recovery story and the hope and help he found with CBD.
Episode 129 -- The Examined Life with Jason Carter
May 27, 2022 15:49 - 1 hour - 143 MBJason Carter, author of the entertaining new memoir To Hell I Ride: When an Examined Life Became Worth Living, shares his story with David and Nate.
Episode 128 -- Facing Technology Addiction with Marcus Spaur
May 27, 2022 15:47 - 57 minutes - 132 MBThe nonstop stimuli in our rapidly-changing world can overwhelm the human brain, sometimes with devastating consequences. In this episode, guest Marcus Spaur suggests strategies for dealing with the new reality.
Episode 125 -- Bioenergetic Therapy with Ron Baker
May 20, 2022 16:28 - 53 minutes - 122 MBDo unexpressed feelings block our creative energy and prevent us from expressing our true self? Veteran Broadway-star-turned-bioenergetic-therapist Ron Baker describes his own journey and practice in this conversation with David and Nate.
Episode 127 -- Leading with Authenticity, with Karen Hardwick
May 16, 2022 02:25 - 1 hour - 159 MBHow do you act when you are in a leadership position? Do you sometimes find yourself playing a role? In this episode, Karen Hardwick, author of The Connected Leader: 7 Strategies to Empower Your True Self and Inspire Others, explains the power of living and leading with your true self.
Episode 126 -- Creating a Sober Life You Love, with Amanda White
May 16, 2022 02:09 - 47 minutes - 110 MBWhen it comes to creating positive sobriety, all of us can use a little coaching. In this episode, Nate and David talk with Amanda White, author "Not Drinking Tonight: a Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love."
Episode 124 • Embodied Recovery with Michael Nolan and Greg Vorst
April 07, 2022 20:09 - 57 minutes - 132 MBIs it possible to calm the feelings that drive addiction by activating your own parasympathetic nervous system? Can disciplines of body awareness amplify the effectiveness of other modes of recovery, such as 12-step work? These two veterans of addiction treatment explain their pioneering practice focused on emotional sobriety. For more information, check out embodiedrecovery.co.
Episode 123 -- Housing for Healing with Tracey Levine
March 26, 2022 13:38 - 56 minutes - 129 MBFor many women who are trying to rebuild a life ravaged by addiction, finding a safe place to live is a huge challenge. This week's guest, Tracey Levine of Healing Housing, has found purpose in her own recovery by serving women who have no other realistic options.
Episode 122 -- Testing Honesty in Disclosure with John Sternfels
March 11, 2022 19:07 - 54 minutes - 124 MBWould the use of a polygraph help a couple reestablish trust after an intimate betrayal? Nate and David talks with John Sternfels, LPC, NCC, CSAT, the founder of Northpoint Counseling and author of “A Partners Guide to Truth and Healing.” For more information check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da6jyex_VYY Contact: [email protected]
Episode 121 -- Navigating Recovery with Jake LeClair
February 25, 2022 02:38 - 50 minutes - 115 MBIf recovery is a journey, doesn't it make sense to hire a guide? In this week's episode, Nate and David talk with Jake LeClair, a recovery navigator and founder of the Emerge Center for Addiction Recovery.
Episode 120 -- Custom Recovery for Unique Situations
February 15, 2022 22:25 - 53 minutes - 122 MBDavid talks with Eric Peyton and Carey Crist of In Vivo, a professional practice that provides everything from treatment planning and interventions to sober transport, aftercare sober companionship, and recovery coaching.
Episode 119 -- Proactive Recovery with Serge Prengel
February 15, 2022 22:18 - 48 minutes - 112 MBDavid and Nate chat with Serge Prengel, the author of The Proactive Twelve Steps for Mindful Recovery.
Episode 118 -- Recovery, Money, and Self-Love with Dr. Martin Cowart
February 07, 2022 16:28 - 58 minutes - 135 MBIssues around money are always about self-love, says Martin Cowart, a prosperity mindset coach for GBTQ men. In this conversation with David Hampton, Martin describes his own recovery journey and explains the 12-step basis of his financial coaching practice. For more information about Dr. Cowart and his practice, go to https://www.financialheartspace.com
Episode 117 -- The History of Addiction with Dr.Carl Erik Fisher
February 07, 2022 16:20 - 52 minutes - 120 MBHow have people living at other times or in other places understood compulsive behavior? How does our modern, western understanding of addiction shape our treatment or mistreatment of addicts. Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., author of the groundbreaking new book The Urge: Our History of Addiction, addresses these and other questions a fascinating conversation with David and Nate. Dr. Fisher is an addiction physician and bioethicist. He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia U...
Episode 116 -- Treating Addiction in the Military, with Dr. Carol Cherich
January 31, 2022 15:18 - 52 minutes - 119 MBA conversation with Dr. Carol Cherich, PhD, a therapist specializing in the treatment of stress-related disorders in active military members, veterans, and their families. \
Episode 115 -- Staying Sober by Serving, with Shireen Janti
January 18, 2022 22:03 - 51 minutes - 118 MBAn inspiring conversation with Shireen Janti, Sr. Director of Health & Human Services for MusicCares, a benevolent arm of the Grammys.
Episode 114 - Why Can’t Church Be More Like an AA Meeting? with Stephen Haynes
January 11, 2022 23:42 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn this episode, Stephen Haynes, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Liberal Arts in Prison Program at Rhodes College in Memphis and Theologian-in-Residence at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, talks about the enrichment and challenges that recovery can bring to the Christian church.
Episode 113 – Don’t F*#king Kill Yourself, with Jeff Romig
January 11, 2022 23:36 - 56 minutes - 129 MBSuicide ideation is no laughing matter, but you'll be glad you listened in on this conversation with survivor Jeff Romig, author of "Don't F*#king Kill Yourself."
Episode 112 • Looking Back and Moving Forward with Justin B. Long
December 29, 2021 17:17 - 50 minutes - 116 MBAn entertaining and informative conversation with Justin B. Long, author of Adventures of the Horse Doctor's Husband and The Righteous Rage of a Ten-Year-Old Boy.