Positive Sobriety Podcast
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsInspiration and illumination on the road to recovery.
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Episodes
Episode 61 • Paying it Forward with Dr. Jean Lacour
April 06, 2020 15:45 - 58 minutes - 133 MBAn inspiring conversation about recovery coaching with educator Jean Lacour, PhD, President/CEO of NET Institute Center for Addiction and Recovery Education and the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches.
Episode 60 • Beyond Codependency with Dr. Robert Weiss
March 20, 2020 15:04 - 50 minutes - 115 MBEminent sex addiction expert Dr. Robert Weiss, author of several highly regarded books, including Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Love, and Porn Addiction and Out of the Doghouse: A Step-by-Step Relationship Saving Guide for Men Caught Cheating, describes the world-changing concept of Prodependence: a fully new paradigm for helping those who love and care for addicts.
Episode 59 • Sober Connection in Uncertain Times with Patrick Custer
March 20, 2020 14:46 - 58 minutes - 135 MBPatrick Custer, Director of Alumni for Promises Behavioral Health, shares his personal story of addiction and recovery, and describes his mission of providing support for recovering people through online meetings. You can find these meetings here: www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com/addiction-treatment-center-programs/alumni-program/
Episode 58 • Recovering Sleep with Dr. Brian Wind
March 10, 2020 15:35 - 59 minutes - 136 MBBrian Wind M.D., a sleep specialist and Chief of Clinical Operations for JourneyPure, shares fascinating information about sleep and sleep disorders, an issue that directly affects more than 50% of American adults.
Episode 57 • Escaping Escapism with Mark Queppet
March 03, 2020 18:53 - 46 minutes - 105 MBAn inspiring conversation with Mark Queppet, founder of Universal Man, NoFap Academy, and the Sacred Sexuality Project.
Episode 56 • The Worried Well: Is Wellness Making Us Sicker? -- with Dr. Jessie Hawkins
February 24, 2020 18:08 - 48 minutes - 111 MBDr. Jessie Hawkins, Founder and Director of the Franklin Institute of Integrative Health Sciences, joins us to discuss some of the issues raised in an article that appeared recently on Quartz, titled 'The Worried Well: The Wellness Industry Thrives on the Fear of Death."
Episode 55 • Somatic Awareness and Brainspotting with Kaka Ray
February 17, 2020 21:15 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MBEverybody's favorite trauma therapy expert, Kaka Ray, is back to help us understand principles and strategies for self-regulation.
Episode 54 • Beyond the Twelve Steps
January 31, 2020 03:39 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBDavid and Nate discuss two recent mainstream articles critiquing Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12-step approach to recovery.
Episode 53 • Grief, Trauma, and Martial Arts with Mara Giovanni
January 18, 2020 14:46 - 47 minutes - 65 MBMartial arts master Mara Giovanni shares her story of recovery from addiction and grief.
Episode 52 • Engineering the Brain with Sonnee Weedn
January 17, 2020 15:54 - 52 minutes - 72 MBInnovative therapist and recovery coach Sonnee Weedn shares a fresh approach to cognitive restoration.
Episode 51 • Alternative Approaches to Recovery with Matthew Finch
January 10, 2020 22:50 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBFormer opioid addict and life coach Matt Finch shares his multifaceted approach to recovery.
Episode 50 • Explaining Internal Family Systems with Cece Sykes
January 10, 2020 22:48 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBTherapist and theorist Cece Sykes explains how internalized voices from childhood influence in the daily dramas of addiction and recovery.
Episode 49 • Beauty and Silence with Marc Byrd
December 17, 2019 22:39 - 51 minutes - 71 MBMusician and songwriter Marc Byrd describes his recovery journey and its impact on his spiritual and artistic growth.
Episode 48 • Sex, Love, and Recovery with Jill Vermeire
December 09, 2019 14:23 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBCertified sex addiction therapist and coach Jill Vermeire, star of Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew, shares her recovery insights in a wide-ranging conversation with David and Nate.
Episode 47 • A Second-Chance Lifestyle with Brian Hughes
November 27, 2019 15:05 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBBrian Hughes, the founder/owner of Second Chance Sober Living in Nashville, shares his story and lessons he has learned in recovery.
Episode 46 • The Highly Functional Addict with Eli Nash
November 20, 2019 14:02 - 48 minutes - 66 MBEli Nash, founder of Mic Drop and a recovering porn/sex addict, shares his story with Nate and David.
Episode 45 • Food Addiction and the Six Essentials with Dr. Ellie Katz
November 04, 2019 20:48 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBDr. Ellie Henkind Katz, author of "When Sane People Do Insane Things" and "Love and Kisses from My Padded Cell," shares her own personal journey of recovery from food addiction and her insights into the essentials of recovery. An internationally known lecturer, Dr. Ellie has been practicing holistic psychotherapy for 40 years. She lives on a farm in Israel with her husband, sculptor Michael Katz.
Episode 44 • Interpersonal Recovery with Karen Moran
October 30, 2019 16:53 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBIn this lighthearted and enlightening conversation, licensed drug and alcohol counselor Karen Moran offers personal insights into the dynamics of codependency and the family systems that can foster addictive behavior.
Episode 43 • Starting Over with Dave Des Rochers
October 21, 2019 20:47 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBDave Des Rocher, former NFL player, nightclub owner and banker, describes his journey through alcoholism and drug addiction and into recovery. Listeners interested in learning the career path best suited to their aptitudes and interests receive a $150 discount at www.path2happisuccess.com by using the following discount codes: Student program - PSP150s Career transition program - PSP150c
Episode 42 • The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything
October 16, 2019 03:05 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBNate and David reminisce about the podcast's first year and discuss what they have been reading.
Episode 41 • The Fitness Connection with Chris Scott
September 30, 2019 17:36 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBDavid's stimulating conversation with Chris Scott, the founder of Fit Recovery and cohost of the Elevation Recovery Podcast. Topics include the body, fitness, diet, supplements for those recovering from detox, and a lifestyle change that benefits the brain as well as our physical well-being.
Episode 40 • Infinite Recovery with Sherry Gaba
September 10, 2019 18:39 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBAn honest, personal conversation with author, recovery coach, licensed psychotherapist and TV personality Sherry Gaba.
Episode 39 • Sugar-Free Recovery with Michael Collins
September 03, 2019 15:58 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBDavid and Nate learn about another dangerous white powder from Michael Collins, founder of sugaraddiction.com.
Episode 38 • Listener Mail
August 26, 2019 21:46 - 51 minutes - 71 MBNate and David respond to letters from listeners.
Episode 37 • Experience, Strength and Hope with Rob Hannley
August 23, 2019 19:31 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBRob Hannley, Editor-In-Chief and Executive Producer of Recovery Today Magazine, shares his own story and the inspiration he has gained from the stories of others in recovery.
Episode 36 • Positive Sobriety, Texas Style
August 15, 2019 11:41 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBAn engaging conversation with Texas Stready, author of Deep in the Heart of Texas
Episode 35 • Holistic Care for the Chemically Dependent, with Hayden Shafer MD
August 08, 2019 00:09 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBA resident physician at a premier research hospital describes enlightened forms of care for those suffering from substance use disorders.
Episode 34 • People Need a Break -- The Healing Power of Empathy
July 28, 2019 00:24 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBAn entertaining conversation with Phil Herndon, Executive Director of the professionals program at JourneyPure and co-author of The Voice of the Heart Bible Study.
Episode 33 • Creative Self-Care for the Highly Sensitive Person
July 16, 2019 17:02 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBAn enlightening conversation with therapist and artist Tammy Roth.
Episode 32 • Being Human with Josh Treece
July 01, 2019 17:51 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBTherapist Josh Treece talks with Nate and David about recovery, including the fact that we all suffer from a "bad case of being human."
Episode 31 • Addiction and Activism: The EB Rooster Guitar Story
June 25, 2019 15:26 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBAn inspiring conversation with Dan and Cindy Blom about how their family's tragic confrontation with addiction has brought new answers to old questions.
Episode 30 • Kaka Returns
June 17, 2019 19:52 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBCertified neurotherapist Kaka Ray, one of our most popular guests, rejoins the podcast for a fun-filled conversation about dysfunctional relationships.
Episode 29 • Empathy on Death Row
June 12, 2019 03:20 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBNathan Lee and Al Andrews talk with David about a recent history-making, heartbreaking prison concert.
Episode 28 • Recovery and the Faith Community with Dr. Monty Burks
May 26, 2019 04:18 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBThis episode features a stimulating conversation with TN State Director of Faith-Based Initiatives Dr. Monty Burks PLUS a taste of ILLUMINATION, our producer Rex Schnelle's brand-new musical collaboration with CCM legend Phil Keaggy.
Episode 27 • Investing in Recovery with Ryan Chapman
May 09, 2019 16:53 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThe new owner of Integrative Life Center talks about his own recovery story and his reasons for entering the field.
Episode 26 • Insights from Addiction Researcher Constance Scharff PhD
April 29, 2019 13:42 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBConstance Scharff, PhD, Science and Research Chair for Rock to Recovery, covers a wide range of recovery-related topics with Nate and David.
Episode 25 • Rock to Recovery with Phil Bogard
April 18, 2019 02:41 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBExploring the amazing therapeutic potential of musical creativity.
Episode 24 • Writing Toward Sobriety with Kristin Russell
April 09, 2019 21:57 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBA conversation with first-time author Kristin Russell about life, writing, and her novel "A Sky for Us Alone."
Episode 23 • For the Love of the Game with Jeremy Slayden
April 01, 2019 01:24 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBA former professional baseball player talks about the perils of performance-based living and the rewards of recovery.
Episode 22 • Finding Balance with Constance Rhodes
March 18, 2019 18:26 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBAn enlightening conversation with Constance Rhodes about a very common modern coping mechanism —obsession with food and body image.
Episode 21 • Serving Others in Sobriety with Dan Haseltine
March 05, 2019 23:25 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBNate and Dan discuss the value of service in maintaining positive sobriety with Dan Haseltine, frontman for Jars of Clay.
Episode 20 • Opening Doors to Recovery with Dr. Stephen Lloyd
February 18, 2019 16:24 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBShould recovery look the same for everyone? Dr. Stephen Lloyd makes the case for multiple modes of addiction treatment, especially in response to the opioid crisis.
Episode 19 • Laughing and Crying on the Road to Recovery with Jeff Allen
January 28, 2019 19:29 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBNate and David sit down for an honest talk about recovery with comedian Jeff Allen.
Episode 18 • The Heart of Recovery with Chip Dodd
January 21, 2019 16:07 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBChip Dodd, author of Voice of the Heart and director of CPE Journey Pure, talks with Nate and David about recovering emotional wholeness.
Episode 17 • Recovering in Community with Dave Bunker
January 14, 2019 16:17 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBA stimulating conversation about recovery with poet, sage, philosopher and music guru David Bunker.
Episode 16 • Addressing the Roots of Addiction with Kaka Ray
January 07, 2019 18:06 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBKaka Ray, a certified neurotherapist, describes some of the exciting advances in trauma-based addiction treatment made possible by recent breakthroughs in brain science.
Episode 15 • Finding Your Real Life in Recovery
December 24, 2018 17:01 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBA conversation with Lee McCormick and Holly Cook of the Integrative Life Center in Nashville.
Episode 14 • Sober Through the Holidays
December 17, 2018 17:22 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBDavid and Nate's suggestions for maintaining positive sobriety through the holiday season.
Episode 13 • Recovery from Trauma
December 11, 2018 22:09 - 44 minutes - 61 MBNate and David talk with Lori, a survivor of physical and sexual abuse, sex trafficking, drug addiction and alcoholism.
Episode 12 • Ian Morgan Cron — Addiction and the Enneagram
December 03, 2018 16:39 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBIan Cron, author of The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, shares his insights into what positive sobriety looks like for various personality types.