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The Apex Predator with Chris Nell#044 Unleashing The Beast [Bonus Edition](Audio-Only)In this latest offering, Chris brings an eclecticism of thoughts and ideas and makes some recommendations to any kind of visual, aural or interactive media to help you develop the mind of an Apex Predator.Highlights include:- Golden Globe for Best Podcast . . . FAIL!!!- Prosperity is Real, Not Religilous- Media Recommendation - The Dragon's ProphecyGrab your order from JockoFUEL:https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHRIS?ref=chrisGrab your order from Cuisinery Food Market:https://www...
2026-01-2625 minThe Apex Predator with Chris Nell#029 Out The Cage with Dr. Robb KellyOn APX, Dr. Robb Kelly - pioneering psychologist, recovery specialist, media personality, author and 'mind whisperer' rejoins the podcast.Dr. Kelly has been an influential voice in both self-development and individual wellness and has been fearless in his quest towards fulfilling the possibilities of what the human brain can achieve. He is also among the very first in the practice of psychology to include 9D breathwork in his portfolio.The Good Doc is the founder and proprietor of The Robb Kelly Group with branches and networks in the United States, the United Kingdom and in Europe.His memoirs is...
2025-05-051h 13The Apex Predator with Chris Nell#023 Out The Cage with Will JorensonOn APX, Chris chats with return guest Will Jorenson, a former convicted felon and recovering addict. He is also a respected tradesman and contractor, equal to being a sparkling podcast maven.
Will had a tumultuous life and wanted to save it on his own terms and understanding. However a life-changing event turned his thinking on its head and like documented hardmen of old . . . Will found God.
He is one half of the popular recovery podcast The Other Side of Hell, which is broadcast on YouTube and other major outlets...
2024-10-211h 12The Apex Predator with Chris Nell#010 Out The Cage with Marty PackerMarking the return of APX, Chris sits down with Marty Packer, the renegade outlaw philosopher and music-and-motorcycle aficionado, better known online as The Savage Gentleman.Marty has a mind few would kill to possess and provides an in-depth insight into the much-maligned "Red Pill - Theory." He also expounds on his past, growing up lower-class in Idaho, joining the military and also speaks on the function (and DYS-function) of politics in the world today.Check out Marty's brand new podcast, PERSPECTIVES on Spotify and YouTube, if you can't get enough!!!
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2023-11-131h 24The Apex Predator with Chris Nell#007 Out The Cage with Erin DawnOn APX, Chris welcomes recurring guest Erin Dawn to the show.
Erin has been a voice shouting in the wilderness in aid of mental health stigma, herself being diagnosed as bipolar Type 2.
However, she has used her mind and her mouth to create a podcast of her own, which has enjoyed immediate success amongst film buffs - Manic Movie Monday Podcast.
The two talk about the ups-and-down of mental health conditions and also play off one another on their love of movie nostalgia.
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2023-07-141h 08The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Cynthia Concordia (Transformational Life Coach, Author and Podcaster)On HAC, Chris heads up to Virginia and meets Cynthia Concordia to chat about life moving forward.
Cynthia talks about coming to the US as an immigrant, working her way up the World Bank and how she transitioned to beginning her own business as a Life Coach.
The question is, why did her success come at too-high a price?
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2023-04-0658 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Kezia Calvert (Blogger, Author and Writing Coach)On the first of the final four episodes of HAC, Chris has a sit-down with Kezia Calvert, whom has carved a unique trail in the world of sobriety.
Kezia tells her story about coming to terms about the past, accepting the conditions of anxiety and ADHD and how after getting sober, her love of literature and writing has contributed to stay the path.
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2023-04-031h 14The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Michael Joiner (Actor and Stand Up Comedian)On HAC, Chris travels to the State of Missouri, where he joins up with valuable character actor and comedy veteran Michael Joiner.
Michael has enjoyed much success as a stand up comic with his own edgy brand of clean comedy and also burst onto the screen in the 2010's as the lead and character player in numerous faith-based independent productions, of which, The Grace Card is the most prominent.
The two share their mutual experiences in the industry and Michael speaks on his unwavering Faith in the moral-less realm...
2023-03-2946 min
The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Christine Errico (Cleft Confidence Coach and TEDx Speaker)On HAC for TGI-Friday, Chris meets Christine, whom specialises in helping those whom have been born with a cleft lip and palate, resulting in speech deficiency, one of many misfortunes.
Christine talks candidly about her struggles with her insecurities about cleft lip and palate, how she overcame the stigma and how she exerted her new empowerment by taking the stage as TEDx speaker.
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2023-01-1342 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Julie DeLucca Collins (Business Coach, Speaker and Author - Go Confidently Coaching)On HAC, Chris is joined by Julie, whom has carved a niche for herself as an entrepreneur in the field of business coaching.
Julie's passion stems from overturning her sentence of childhood trauma into ultimate success story by "Going Confidently.
Hear how exactly she made it happen.
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2023-01-101h 01The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Chris W. (Husband, Father and Music Aficionado)On this episode kicking off the weekend, Chris heads to the East again and has a down-to-earth chat with his namesake "twin", Chris W.
Chris talks about his wild years, during the halcyon days of the early new millennium, what brings him joy and how his character has been shaped by the trials and tribulations he endured.
The message he conveys - "All Roads Lead to Home."
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2023-01-061h 01The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Kristina Lucia (Entrepreneur, Creator and Author - Curiously Curated Creations)In the first episode of the New Year 2023, Chris heads to the East Coast to meet up with the bubbly and warm Kristina Lucia.
Kristina is a self-made success with a diverse skill set, ranging from healing work, entrepreneurship and now as a first-time author.
The two delve into Kristina's backstory as to how she ended up in her trade, wax nostalgic on film and television and how her work has an impact on both children and adults alike.
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2023-01-031h 37The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Tim Lodgen (Marine Vet, Athlete, Recovery and Mental Health Advocate)On HAC, Chris is joined by Tim for a chat on myriad of topics that runs the gamut of athletics, patriotism and sobriety.
Tim is a former soldier who had experienced neglect since childhood and also had his world come to a halt with his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which exacerbated his abuse of alcohol and narcotics.
Today he not only is an advocate of sobriety, but he also is actively involved with outreach amongst scarred veterans.
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2022-11-171h 05The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Sandra Lee (RN, Author and Coach - Rockstar Resilience and Light It Up)On HAC, Chris meets with Sandra Lee whom had qualified to become a registered nurse, but numerous sights on what happened in the ER caused her to develop PTSD.
Sandra talks on also medicating to the point of near oblivion and ultimately creating her own NPO to help others conquering their own demons.
She is also a newly-published author with her first book Rockstar Resilience, which has just been launched in time for Christmas.
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2022-11-1555 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with TJ Sheehan (Speaker, Coach, Interventionist - Coastal Recovery Community)On HAC, Chris chats with TJ from BC, whom spearheads Coastal Recovery Community.
TJ talks openly about his past physical abuse and his struggle with drug addiction and alcoholism that turned his world on its head.
He now uses his experiences to actively mentor and participates in many community projects throughout Canada for the benefit of giving back.
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2022-11-1143 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Simon Rinne (Mental Health Awareness Advocate and Podcaster - Mindful Men)In honour of Men's Mental Health Month on HAC, Chris rubs shoulders with Australian social worker and podcaster Simon Rinne.
Simon dealt with undiagnosed OCD and an array of other mental health issues that held him captive in many areas of his professional and personal life. He since has devoted his career to further expanding on the origin of mental health stigma and built his voice with his own podcast The Mindful Men Podcast, which airs worldwide.
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2022-11-0852 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Brent Wright (Author, Businessman, Speaker)On HAC, Chris meets up with Brent Wright, an Indiana native whom endured an almost lifelong struggle with drug addiction and brushes with the law.
He elaborates as such having to live through the nightmare and his subsequent quest to freedom.
The two also discuss competitiveness and the benefits of being an overachiever.
Brent has a book that is currently in production to be released soon!
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2022-11-041h 02The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Marcella (Recovering Alcholic and Fine Artist) (AUDIO ONLY)On HAC, Chris sits down with Texan-born transplant Marcella, chatting about life, love and everything else in sobriety.
Marcy is a numbers-girl, but also harbors a natural aptitude for fine arts, something which sits particularly well with Chris and the two also regale stories about the ups and downs and in-betweens from short-,mid and long-term sobriety.
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2022-11-021h 29The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with RJ (Recovering Addict and Alcoholic) (AUDIO ONLY)On HAC, Chris heads to the Big Apple and meets up with RJ, a man's man with a heart of gold and determination of steel.
Today RJ is a devoted husband and family, however the victory today came from a sheol that he endured in the yester-year.
He tells his story in depth with a giggle and a tear.
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2022-10-171h 21The Apex Predator with Chris Nell[Bonus] Chris' Bedtime Stories #6On HAC Extra, Chris talks about Alpha and Beta personality types in both the office and at home.
He shares his experience on the latter and stipulates characteristics of what exactly separates the one from the other.
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2022-10-0531 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Nikki and Sebastien Hall (Content Creators - Glam with Nikki)On HAC, another lifetime opportunity has arisen when Chris meets up with the Hall-family to chat about the future of interactive media.
Nikki is a media personality and has extensive experience with film and TV, as well as modeling and her hubby Sebastien is a numbers man.
The two have lit the web with their hilarity of pranks and lifestyle content, under the helm of @Glam With Nikki
The duo talk about their happiness, the importance of the message they wish to convey and also the future of entertainment going forward.
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2022-09-2943 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Gregorio Lewis (Motivational Speaker and Writer - Surviving The Impossible)On HAC, Chris is joined by Gregorio to chat on a myriad of topics that went all over the show.
Gregorio tells his heartbreaking story about his parents' abuse, being falsely diagnosed with intent and for 28 years walking with a condition he never even had.
His latest book hits shelves October 1st, 2022.
Email Gregorio for inquiries - survivingtheimpossible@gmail.com
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2022-09-281h 10The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Will Jorenson (Businessman and Podcaster - The Other Side of Hell Podcast)On HAC, Chris chats with Will Jorenson from the Mountain West about Recovery, the real meaning of Faith and life as a whole.
Will has endured criminality, drug use and violence for almost a lifelong experience, until eventually being brought to a point of wanting to seek closure.
The two also discuss their mutual understanding of spirituality and what it really means to save your own life consistently.
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2022-09-211h 29The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Jackson Ambe-Ndecheck (Keynote Speaker and Leadership and Mental Health Coach)On HAC, Chris sits down and chats with Jackson from the Big Island Hawaii.
Jackson has carved himself an interesting career in the field of self-development as keynote speaker and also as a coach in leadership and mental health.
The two talk about his early years growing up in Cameroon, how he got involved in self-development and the core concepts of choices and lifestyle being integral to making your dreams come true.
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2022-09-201h 00The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Ali Hanckel (Writer, Recovering Alcoholic and Trauma Survivor)On HAC, Chris has a sit-down with Ali, whom had just returned from jet-setting around the world and talks on her life growing up in New Hampshire; being exposed to writing since young and how writing has molded her into a career in marketing.
She also expounds on how trauma made her wish to numb with alcohol and the two also chastise the reality about the inequality of the justice system.
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2022-09-161h 05The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Haley (Recovering Alcoholic & Influencer - The Recovery Baddie)On HAC, the confident and witty Haley sits down with Chris to chat about her journey.
Haley talks about wrong choices growing up, being humbled when she came into sobriety and combatting cancer. The two also stress the importance of continually talking about sobriety and recovering out loud.
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2022-09-1459 minThe Apex Predator with Chris Nell[Bonus] Chris' Bedtime Stories #5On HAC Extra, Chris talks about Having A Job to Do.
All of us have had more than enough professional and personal setbacks and Chris is no lesser example; he expounds for being overlooked at various Media Awards, telling truths that ZA media cover very conveniently and deciding to become an internet entrepreneur and how we all should extend to more than what the eye can see.
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2022-09-1230 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Tracy Lynn (Podcaster - Cleaning Out The Closet)On HAC, sits down down with Tracy Lynn from CT for a Cuppa.
Tracy is sober, a cancer survivor and is the host of Cleaning Out The Closet Podcast, which is syndicated on Spotify.
They discuss the concept of manifestation, their mutual experiences overcoming cancer and Tracy also discusses being overprescribed.
This was a truly lighthearted episode, which will inspire and entertain for sure!
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2022-09-081h 08The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Adam Armstrong (Recovery Advocate and Content Creator - ThisDudeCrazy/Jamie Tall)On HAC, Adam Armstrong from Georgia is the guest who sits with Chris to chat about his journey from hell and his newfound freedom.
Adam shares on his tough upbringing and his drug usage and how he managed to find light when his own had begun to dim.
He also elaborates on his life in Recovery and being a happily married man.
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2022-09-061h 09The Apex Predator with Chris Nell[Bonus] Chris' Bedtime Stories #4In this week's bonus episode, Chris talks about short-selling oneself in business.
As there can be cheap and sleazy businesses, there can be equally cheapskate customers - set a standard and keep to it.
Niche business owners are also given the hardtalk about the mentality to stand out and not undervalue themselves . . . Chris just doesn't sugarcoat it.
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2022-08-2934 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Ryan Phillips (Recovery and Mental Health Advocate, Brain Injury Survivor, Documentary Producer)On HAC, Chris heads to The Great White North and has an awesome one-on-one with Ryan Phillips.
A former athlete hopeful, Ryan shares on his past, the dark moments and in Recovery the moments of light that makes life more worth living for.
The two also reminisce about the recent passing of the legendary Walter Gretzky and also the decision to see the humour in everything.
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2022-08-2453 minThe Apex Predator with Chris Nell[Bonus] Chris' Bedtimes Stories #3In this week's bonus episode, Chris talks hard about Toughening Up.
He shares about some trial and tribulations he endured and how he grew because of it. From having a former employer to family being involved with organised crime, being harassed by corrupt police and being betrayed by former friends.
This episode is applicable to sobriety and everything else in general.
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2022-08-1636 minThe Apex Predator with Chris Nell[Bonus] Chris' Bedtime Stories #2In this bonus episode, Chris regales his humble beginnings in radio broadcasting, how he evolved into podcasting and the trials and tribulations he experienced.
He also talks about some of his acting work, the importance of trying to be versatile in more than one medium and the redundancy of announcing and narrowcasting.
This episode will prove beneficial to upcoming and radio/TV personalities and will pull the curtain as to what the business is truly like.
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2022-08-1041 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Beau Payne (Recovery Advocate, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker and Author - Payne To Purpose)On this edition of HAC, Chris heads of to Boise, Idaho and rubs shoulders with the likeable and fun Beau Payne.
Beau is infantry veteran and former athlete, whom endured terrible hardship, since his youth and even more so into his adult life.
He's battled drug addiction and alcoholism, broken familial ties and he even endured incarceration.
The two discuss it all and even enjoy tales of their shared love for classic rock!
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2022-08-021h 00The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Travis Braxton (Recovery Advocate - Life Beyond Recovery)On this edition of Having A Cuppa, Chris heads to New Hampshire to have a sit down with Travis Braxton.
Trav endured hardships left and right regarding drug addiction and couldn't break the habit, despite consistent preventive measures.
Until his Journey to 30 and even 90.
The two delve into his past going into his present and how this pioneering program helped him move on.
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2022-08-0147 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Hali Lerch (Recovering Alcoholic and Mental Health Awareness Advocate)Hali talks about what aspired her use for alcohol, how it spiralled from love and lust for the drink and ultimately how it get her under.
She also gets personal to speaking on mental health, how it plays a role in her sobriety and how the subject is to be addressed now more then ever.
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The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Refill with Jay Barnard (Entrepreneur, TV Personality, Author, Recovery Coach - HYPE Recovery Coaching)After a six month hiatus since the last episode, Chris hops back on his hog and heads off, barrels burning, to Kenora, Ontario to join up with big brother Jay Barnard.
A former addict and drug dealer, Jay with over 5000 days in sobriety is a successful entrepreneur and public speaker and now author of his new book Journey To 30.
The two expound on Jay's walk further, from one door closing and another opening and Jay himself open Chris' eyes to things unseen.
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2022-05-121h 23The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Refill with Tamar Medford (Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Podcaster - The Road Beyond Recovery)In this refill episode Having A Cuppa for 2022, Chris makes his way to British Columbia and has a fun-filled chat with close buddy Tamar Medford.
Tamar has carved an interesting niche for herself in the world of business, a coach whom aids former addicts to flourish in their chosen trade.
She written extensively on this subject as columnist and is also the author of two books.
Tamar is the executive producer and host of podcast, named The Road Beyond Recovery , which can be found o...
2022-01-051h 09The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Christine & Jon Bodi (For the Love of Recovery and the Vets)On this special episode, Chris heads out to the East Coast to the hamlet of New Jersey to enjoy a Cuppa with the Bodi family.
Christine's life was awash with a flood of alcoholism and combatting severe depression, however the the 12 Steps and fellowship of AA gave her new life.
Jon her husband stood by her side and held her hand all the way.
The trio also share their mutual love and respect for veterans from all branches of the military, how it shaped...
2021-12-221h 00The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Marty Evans (Entrepreneur & Recovery Advocate)Welcome to Season 3 of Having A Cuppa.
After some time away, Chris returns with guns blazing and heads on down to Wyoming to meet with newest mate for life Marty Evans.
Marty today is a successful businessman, but in his previous life had a multi-hyphenate of dark professions - criminal, drug dealer and addict.
He expounds, no-holds-barred, on his past and how he got free.
The journey continues . . . .
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2021-11-211h 18
The Apex Predator with Chris NellBulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern #7 (Hours 1 + 2 + 3)Bulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern with Chris Nell.
A weekly three hour rock and news satire show, featuring a wide variety of Rock music, country and Pop Rock.
Join in and turn up the volume and dance along.
Corner To Corner
Continent To Continent
Coast To Coast
The Tempo Tavern airs Thursday 17:00 - 20:00 (GMT+2) via www.bulldogs-radio.com
2021-10-033h 00The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Laurie Anderson (Vlogger, Vidcaster and Recovering Addict - Laur's World)On Having A Cuppa, Chris makes way for a first time visit to Connecticut to meet up with Laurie Anderson.
Laurie talks about experimenting with cocaine and alcohol in her teens, growing up as the oldest of five children in an Italian Catholic family and how the loss of her father and trying to save her own son from heroin addiction brought her to her knees.
Laurie is a successful vlogger and vidcaster with her stream Laur's World that airs daily on YouTube.
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2021-09-271h 30The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Cathy Trinh (Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker And Recovering Addict)On this episode of Having A Cuppa, Chris travels to Orange, California and meets up the warm and personable bonny belle Cathy Trinh.
Cathy talks about escaping Vietnam during the War, immigrating to America and dealing with trauma associated rejection, as well as codependency.
Today Ms. Trinh is a successful entrepreneur and best-selling author and has also survived thyroid cancer.
This is truly a conversation for the ages!!!!!
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2021-09-221h 28The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Tamar Medford (Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Author and Podcaster - The Road Beyond Recovery)On this episode Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to British Columbia to enjoy a Cuppa with friend Tamar Medford.
Tamar since achieving sobriety has focused her skills as entrepreneur and business coach to help fellow addicts in Recovery achieve success in their chosen field of expertise.
The two talk about Ms. Medford's journey and subsequent redemption and share a hearty laugh or two.
Tamar also hosts the successful podcast, which is available on all major outlets.
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2021-09-0949 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Refill with Sarah Elizabeth (Podcaster - Sober Gratitudes)On this refill episode of Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to the East Coast to catch up with adopted sister Sarah Elizabeth.
Sarah hosts a podcast called Sober Gratitudes, interviewing many in their walk and also shares her own stories of addiction to alcohol and dealing thereafter.
The duo reminisce on their humble beginnings, Sarah's continuing service work and the establishment of Happy Joyous Three (HJ3).
Also a four-legged little thug makes a sneak guest appearance.
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2021-09-072h 08The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Christy Chavez and Nicole Apedaile (Recovery Advocates)In this episode of Having A Cuppa, Chris heads out to the Beehive State to rub shoulders with mother daughter duo Christy Chavez and Nicole Apediale.
Mum and daughter have fought a collective fight to end stigma around having a family member who combatted an addiction to heroin.
They share the tale on how they found out their loved one was fighting a losing battle, how Christy had to compete afterwards with the loss of her husband and moving forward progressively in society.
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2021-09-0358 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Amanda (Sober Mom & Recovering Alcoholic)On Having A Cuppa this week, Chris travels to the famed Twin Cities to meet up with Amanda, a mother of four and up-and-coming drug counsellor.
She shares on her hazardous journey from early motherhood, to even walking off a plane on the way to in-patient rehab until finally coming to her knees,
The two also share their mutual compassion on how faith in Recovery is beneficial to long-term sobriety.
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2021-08-171h 06The Apex Predator with Chris Nell[Bonus] Chris' Bedtime Stories #1In this bonus episode, Chris' soothing bass baritone has made many melt and wanting more.
Based on a compliment by friend Hilary, that his "voice could soothe me to sleep", Chris will read a short story at random each week for you to soothingly enjoy.
Today's bedtime story - Are You Coming Tonight? by John Steckley.
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2021-08-0207 minThe Apex Predator with Chris Nell[Bonus Episode] Remembering William Smith 1933-2021 (Character Actor, Athlete & Poet)Earlier this month a true treasure left us at the prime age of 88.
William Smith in contrast to the world of character acting was both a face and name viewers never forgot. He graced the big & small screen alike, and worked with nearly every star of Hollywood's Golden Age.
Beyond performing, where the world thought The Austrian Oak was the first of his kind to transition from athletics to acting, actually Big Bill did it first.
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2021-07-2606 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellBulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern #6 (Hours 1 + 2 + 3)Bulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern with Chris Nell.
A weekly three hour rock and news satire show, featuring a wide variety of Rock music, country and Pop Rock.
On the show - How to choose a work nemesis wisely, we read another humorous letter and we premier Iron Maiden's brand new single.
Join in and turn up the volume and dance along.
Corner To Corner
Continent To Continent
Coast To Coast
The Tempo Tavern airs Thursday 17:00 - 20:00 (GMT+2) via www.bulldogs-radio.com
2021-07-233h 03The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Stephanie (Sober Mom and Recovering Alcoholic)On Having A Cuppa, Chris makes his way back to Cali to chat with Stephanie.
Steph is a sober mom today, but years before she was a shadow of her former self.
The two mutually talk about dark days and the road to redemption and share a laugh along the way.
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2021-07-211h 29
The Apex Predator with Chris NellBulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern #5 (Hours 1 + 2 + 3)Bulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern with Chris Nell.
A weekly three hour rock and news satire show, featuring a wide variety of Rock music, country and Pop Rock.
On the show - Sharks practising social distancing, Are you brave to take on The Try-Not-To-Laugh-Challenge and Spring Beavers have a new Saviour!!!
Join in and turn up the volume and dance along.
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The Tempo Tavern airs Thursday 17:00 - 20:00 (GMT+2) via www.bulldogs-radio.com
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The Apex Predator with Chris NellBulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern #4 (Hours 1 + 2 + 3)Bulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern with Chris Nell.
A weekly three hour rock and news satire show, featuring a wide variety of Rock music, country and Pop Rock.
On the show - The downside of virtual gatherings, Russia and Bolivia ink a "lucrative trade deal, Five Fingers' Ivan Moody starts his own news service and more!!!!!!!
Join in and turn up the volume and dance along.
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2021-07-082h 59The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Emily Waters (Recovery and Trauma Advocate and Founder - The Sober Huns Club)On Having A Cuppa, Chris pays a visit to Sydney, Australia for the very first time and rubs shoulders with Welsh-born transplant Emily Waters.
Emily is a Marketing specialist and entertainer who regales her tale of having a love affair with alcohol and surviving a torrid marriage to a narcissist.
The two also go off-book and share on their mutual love of musical theatre.
Follow Emily on IG - @soberhunsclub
For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell...
2021-06-291h 12The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Chris D (Sober Dad and Musician - Side Project Skip)On Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to the East Coast and meets up with modern man's man Chris D.
A former 24 year veteran, D turned in his badge especially when alcoholism began to take a toll on his career, his marriage and his life.
Nowadays, being 2 years sober, Chris enjoys solitude and even practices his love for music under his stage name Side Project Skip.
The two share mutual admiration, talk about various forms of Recovery and the healing power of Music.
Check out Side...
2021-06-141h 41The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Olivia Neal (Recovery Coach - Running In The Right Direction)On Having A Cuppa, Chris knocks back a hot one or two with the amiable country belle Olivia Neal.
Neal is an experienced counsellor and prolific academic who had her own struggles and is passionate to help people to a better tomorrow.
The two talk about the perception beyond borders, Olivia shares on her approaches in conjunction with RRD and the two also delve into harm reduction.
Plus . . . Find out why a prestigious academic institution faces prosecution, after unfairly evicting Olivia from their masters program.
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2021-06-071h 32The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Seija Nelson (Sober Mom and Recovery Advocate)On this episode of Having A Cuppa, Chris is invited back to Colorado for an insightful and delightful conversation with Seija Nelson.
Seija talks about growing up as being a part of a family of six, how alcoholism cost her her marriage and almost her children.
The two also share a laugh and Seija speaks on juggling her titles as working mom and counselor.
Follow Seija on IG - @s.nelson42
For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for...
2021-06-011h 10
The Apex Predator with Chris NellBulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern #3 (Hours 1 + 2 + 3)Bulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern with Chris Nell.
A weekly three hour radio show, featuring a wide variety of Rock music, country and Pop Rock.
Join in and turn up the volume and dance along.
Corner To Corner
Continent To Continent
Coast To Coast
The Tempo Tavern airs Thursday 17:00 - 20:00 (GMT+2) via www.bulldogs-radio.com
2021-05-283h 03The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Jenn Wylde (Radio Legend & Podcast Host, Recovery Coach and Healer)On Having A Cuppa, Chris heads on down back to the South to meet up with the sassy sweetness that is Jenn Wylde.
Jenn for many years made her bones as a popular DJ on many rock stations in Cleveland and cities of Florida, living the fast-past life of a true "airhead" and rubbing shoulders with many rock acts from then until late.
Since abandoning the airwaves, Jenn has devoted her time to helping other achieve sobriety.
She delves into her years of alcoholism...
2021-05-281h 03The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Hilary, Mackenzie, Max & Clay (The Blonde Takeover 2 - The Royal Rumble Special Edition)On Having A Cuppa, Chris bites off WAY more than he can chew with the return of dynamic duo Hil and Mack.
Only this time, they brought friends . . . .
Max is a young man finding his way through life, literally One Day At A Time, with his unique insight and humour.
The same can be said for the enigmatic author and podcaster Clay F, a rogue bucking the system one-liner at a time.
The quartet school Chris on their stories and Chris tries (emphasis on TRY) to moderate a discussion that extends t...
2021-05-271h 33
The Apex Predator with Chris NellBulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern #2 (Hours 1 + 2 + 3)Bulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern with Chris Nell.
A weekly three hour radio show, featuring a wide variety of Rock music, country and Pop Rock.
Join in and turn up the volume and dance along.
Corner To Corner
Continent To Continent
Coast To Coast
The Tempo Tavern airs Thursday 17:00 - 20:00 (GMT+2) via www.bulldogs-radio.com
The...
2021-05-233h 00The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Refill with Dominique Velasquez (Recovery Coach, Advocate and Influencer - Unique Pivot)On Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to New Mexico for a fun-filled return chat with Dominique Velasquez.
Dom has in a matter of months built an extensive portfolio - she is a social media influencer and recovery coach, aiding others to overcome addiction and end the stigma around mental health.
The two elaborate on the importance of growth and self-love, rediscovering the importance of laughter and the benefits of long-term benefits.
Dominique also expounds on her newly-founded PIVOTT - program.
Get in touch with Dominique Velasquez via IG...
2021-05-1956 min
The Apex Predator with Chris NellBulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern with Chris Nell #1 (Hours 2 + 3)Bulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern with Chris Nell.
A weekly three hour radio show, featuring a wide variety of Rock music, country and Pop Rock.
Join in and turn up the volume and dance along.
Corner To Corner
Continent To Continent
Coast To Coast
The Tempo Tavern airs Thursday 17:00 - 20:00 (GMT+2) via www.bulldogs-radio.com
The show is in syndication in the following time zones:
4pm - 7pm (UTC)
10am - 13:00pm (Eastern)
7am - 10:00...
2021-05-132h 08The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Frank King - The Mental Health Comedian (Stand Up Comedian/TEDx Speaker/TEDx Coach/Suicide Prevention Speaker)On Having A Cuppa, Chris travels to the Beaver State, better known as Oregon to enjoy an hilarious tete-a-tete with Frank King, the performer whom adopted the guise of The Mental Health Comedian.
Over the course of his career spanning beyond three decades, Frank has enjoyed success as a comedian on the stage (performing almost 3000 shows in a single tour alone); he has written for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, hosted radio and has rubbed shoulders with well-known comics like Robin Williams, Steve Harvey and Ron White and is an award-winning columnist.
Frank has...
2021-05-031h 12The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Refill with Erin Dawn (Opera Writer, Filmmaker & Writer)On Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to the South to enjoy a refill with friend Erin Dawn, a multi-faceted entertainer and a rising ray of light in the community of mental health.
Despite being afflicted with Bipolar Type II don't think that Erin is an alien with tentacles that will tear you apart. In fact, the polar opposite.
In so doing, Chris affectionately refers to Erin as Bipolar OPPOSITE.
In this unscripted episode the duo delve into many topics, namely the quality of television today versus classic cinema, the hilarious nuances in 80's...
2021-04-301h 53The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Hilary & Mackenzie (The Blonde Takeover - Special Edition)On Having A Cuppa, Chris is sidelined by two beauties who collectively send the show into the complete other way around, hence why this episode is tentatively titled The Blonde Takeover.
Hilary is a spirited mother of four, whom achieved sobriety at 20. She is a health-conscious, young-at-heart maverick who loves to love and appreciates the fine things in life.
Mackenzie is a honeyed, bonny beauty whom also achieved sobriety at 20. She is a passionate educator and a fiery youth whom yearns for only quality in life.
The triumvirate consists of Chris moderating the...
2021-04-231h 39The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Forrest Ferguson (Founder & CEO - Ferguson Fabrication)On Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to the Lone Star State, just outside of Austin to enjoy a chat with Forrest Ferguson.
Forrest is a true Texas country gentleman, although his sincerity and serenity came at too high a price.
The two delve into why exactly the State has become significant and Forrest tells his story of arising anew from his alcoholism that cost him greatly.
He also shares on his passion for trade-work as artisan, and ultimately starting up his own company Ferguson Fabrication.
Follow Forrest and...
2021-04-2137 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Steve Matthews (Poet & Podcaster - Elevated)On Having A Cuppa, Chris makes his way to the East Coast to rub shoulders with sports enthusiast, poet, podcaster and mythology scholar Steve Matthews.
Over the course of a full hour, the silver-throated Matthews gives us an intricate portrait of how his life played out growing up middle-class, being an outsider and how his career in alcoholism and drug addiction took off.
Since achieving sobriety, Steve has found solace in snowboarding, writing poetry and utilising both his voice talent and his ability to connect with others as the host of his own podcast Elevated...
2021-04-201h 09The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Kristen (Recovering Alcoholic & Trauma Survivor)NOTE: The following episode is dedicated to the lives recently lost at Boulder, Colorado. (#ColoradoProud)
Hot on the heels of the tragedy in the Mountain West region, Chris heads to the Centennial State to meet up and share a Cuppa with the bright and bonny belle, Kristen.
The two share retrospectively their war stories on alcoholism, being right-brain dominant and how extra-curricular activity can also help one progressively move forward.
Kristen also shares a memory that she thought she had long since forgotten: being an unwilling target in, perhaps the...
2021-03-2946 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Erin Dawn (Opera Singer & Writer)On Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to the state of Florida to enjoy a feast of conversation with Erin Dawn.
Erin has had a life filled with many ups and downs, starting with being a middle child who had been fat shamed and meeting with an addiction to pharmaceutical-grade speed in an attempt to "rectify" the problem.
This culminated in a torrid spiral, which carried on for years. Her nightmare didn't end when she got sober, as she also faced extensive domestic abuse.
To top it all . . . she got a diagnosis of Bipolar...
2021-03-261h 48The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Jim Hernandez (Founder - Valor Fitness Clothing and Podcaster - Raw, Real and Alot of Recovery)WE'RE BACK!!!!!!
After more than a couple of weeks off the road, Chris retakes the journey and travels to Southern California to meet up and strike up a hearty and humbling chat with the amiable Jim Hernandez of Valor Fitness Clothing.
Jim spent much of his life in complete disarray . .
He was raised by a single parent and abused drugs and alcohol to numb the pain from the hurt he suffered, stemming from trauma.
Throughout his dark days Jim invariably landed on the street, in prison . . . And eventually on his knees.
2021-03-241h 02The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Jamie Talluto (Recovery Advocate and Founder - Miracle Massage Group)On Having A Cuppa, Chris heads down South to Georgia where he meets up and enjoys a Cuppa with Jamie Talluto of Miracle Massage Group.
Jamie was born into a life of perpetual slavery; she was convicted as a drug dealer and had a lengthy period of addiction, until eventually deciding to clean up her act.
Since that time Jamie has begun to join the fight against stigma and giving a voice to the voiceless - she has qualified as both a peer specialist and massage therapist and through these experiences has pioneered a new...
2021-02-171h 04The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Refill with Jay Barnard (Chef & Founder - Chef Recovery/The Recovery Couple)On Having A Cuppa Chris heads back to Kenora, Ontario to enjoy a refill with good friend Jay Barnard.
Jay is a chef, entrepreneur, television personality and social media influencer - he has had a journey of addiction, criminal conviction, Recovery and culinary delight as the two delve into many follow-up topics of Recovery.
The two engage in subtle ribaldry as well about their mutual dark days and Chris reads some Tweets that has the two of them in stitches.
Jay has also been nominated for Best Chef by Bon Appetit Magazine!!!
2021-02-161h 20The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Alika Gambill (Founder - Pro Recovery Power)Two for the price of one with the second bill!!!
On Having A Cuppa, Chris makes his way to San Bernadino and meets up with Alika Gambill of Pro Recovery Power.
Alika is a transplant to the Golden State and elaborates on his dark days of addiction and how his faith in God set him free, Chris and Alika also share common ground in faith in the deity and tackle the debate on social media being instrumental to taking Recovery to another level.
Follow Alika by the handle - @alikagambill on Instagram and...
2021-01-2958 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Celeste Yvonne (Writer and co-founder - Sober Mom Squad)This week it's a double bill!!!!
In the first of two episodes, Chris heads out to California to meet up with Celeste Yvonne, a mother of two and a writer by profession.
Celeste gets candid on alcoholism being a part of the family tree and quitting cold turkey. She also expounds on her writing work and how her camaraderie with various women in the sober community led to the formation of The Sober Mom Squad, recently featured on The Today Show in the US.
Become a part of The Sober Mom Squad by...
2021-01-2857 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Garry Chalk (Actor, Voice Artist & Musician - Cold Squad/The Killing, Arrow/Transformers/Double Dragon)On Having A Cuppa, Chris scores the opportunity of the year and heads on down to Vancouver, British Columbia to rub shoulders with popular character actor and voice artist Garry Chalk.
Chalk has been a mainstay on the big and small screen for decades, usually appearing as some form of law enforcement or as a heavy with appearances by the dozen in such films and TV programs, namely Highlander, Cold Squad, The Killing, Freddy Vs. Jason and Watchmen.
With his gruff tones, Chalk has enjoyed success as a voice actor, such as the second incarnation...
2021-01-151h 17The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Alex Talbot (Health & Lifestyle Coach, Athlete and Founder - Sober Active Canada)Without warning another episode surfaces the same week!!!
On Having A Cuppa, Chris heads to Montreal a third time (anyone peddling frequent flyer miles?) to rub shoulders with the direct, bubbly and sassy Alexandra Talbot.
Alex delves into her past, struggling with an identity crisis and abandonment that catapulted her into a 28 year spiral of addiction and also shares how she juggled a double life as a successful bureaucrat in government, yet engorging in a seedy underbelly of drugs and debauchery by night.
She speaks of having reaching the bottom of the barrel...
2021-01-131h 57The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Vic Mignogna (Voice Actor and Musician - Fullmetal Alchemist/Dragonball Z/Vampire Knight)On Having A Cuppa, Chris changes tact by returning to the Lone Star State to have a chat with the ever-popular Vic Mignoga.
Many young audiences have seen, or rather HEARD Mignogna with his varied sonic portrayals in English language versions of Japanese anime; from Ouran High School Host Club to Dragonball Z and even his work in the eponymous Fullmetal Alchemist has had adolescent kids and adults sit up straight.
However, Vic's talents is not only restricted to the mic; he has been seen in some live-action productions and is a critically-acclaimed musician and s...
2021-01-1253 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Mike Ferrer (SoberPress.org)Fresh into the new year, Chris makes his way to the Lone Star State of Texas to meet up and have a tete a tete (of sorts) with Austin-based graphic artist and influencer Mike Ferrer.
Mike talks openly about his vagabond career being a graphic artist in the fast-paced world of advertising, how this world culminated in Mike's eventual spiral towards drug and alcohol addiction and how he eventually put the past behind him.
The two also share their mutual thoughts on avoiding being judgmental unto others and their mutual dislike of the farce of...
2021-01-051h 07The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Matthew Boyd (Sober Is The New Cool)On Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to Montreal to speak with Matthew Boyd of Sober Is The New Cool.
Matt talks openly about his early years and his love for sports, how he decided to give up alcohol and joining up with previous guest Kim Bellas to start up Sober Is The New Cool.
He also talks about how he has grown as person and how he obtained more than what he lost.
Chris and Matthew also ramble off a few names in hockey and media.
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2020-12-3141 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Dr. Victoria Burns (Lecturer, Writer, Foodie and Advocate - The Sober Professor)Kicking off with the first episode of Season 2, Chris sits down to chat with Dr. Victoria Burns from Calgary, Alberta.
Dr. Burns has an extensive portfolio - from Recovery, to social work and is also a foodie of note with recipes aplenty, which are completely gluten-free.
The dainty, curly-haired beauty elaborates on her years on active addiction and being diagnosed with celiac disease, discusses what harm reduction is about and how the concept is more multi-faceted than what people may think and Chris and the Doc share a love of nuts!
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2020-12-2744 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Courtney Anderson (Founder and Podcaster - Sober Vibes)On Having A Cuppa, Chris chats with the Champion City's very own Courtney Anderson of Sober Vibes.
Courtney has devoted her new life to spread awareness on addiction and better living through personal coaching and through her initiative Sober Vibes.
She shares on her life in active addiction, some misadventures during this period, her love of animals and much more!!!!!!
Courtney is also a podcast host of the same name, which is available for streaming and download on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za...
2020-12-1649 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Jay Barnard and Ashley Beaucage (Social Media Influencers - Chef Recovery and Recovery Couple)On Having A Cuppa, Chris is joined for "two for a tango" in the form of Jay Barnard and Ashley Beaucage from Kenora, Ontario.
Jay Barnard is a recovering addict, former drug dealer and convicted felon who found a new calling when he got sober and started his own company, Freshwater Cuisine. He has created culinary delights by the baker's dozen and uses his talent as both a popular public speaker and as influencer, under the tagline - Chef Recovery.
Ashley Beaucage is Jay's partner in crime and in life. She herself had a torrid af...
2020-12-031h 44The Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Dominique Velasquez (Social Media Influencer - Unique Pivot)On Having A Cuppa, Chris sits down with the sweet and stately Dominique Velasquez of Unique Pivot.
Dominique talks about her years long addiction to opioids, how a health emergency snapped her back to reality and how social media has helped her reach out to others and how her life turned for the better.
Dominique is a modern beauty with a renewed purpose and lives life to the fullest.
She also awaits eagerly on becoming a soon-to-be grandmother.
Check out Dominique on her IG handle @uniquepivot
2020-11-2634 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Gentry Fawn (Social Media Influencer - Life With Gentry)On Having A Cuppa, Chris sits down with Gentry Fawn an accountant based in Washington.
Although she's accountant by day, every other minute she beams the waves of social media with her abilities as a humorist with her initiative called Life With Gentry.
Gentry takes us through her life as an alcoholic which began in adolescence, her struggles with co-dependence and being a single parent.
This is just a person who navigated life at one mistake at a time and now puts one foot...
2020-11-1636 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Kim Bellas (Founder - Sober Is The New Cool)On Having A Cuppa, Chris sits down to chat with Kim Bellas from Montreal, Quebec.
Kim spearheads Sober Is The New Cool, a community-building initiative and online store, which sells namesake apparel to inspire others and to guarantee that sobriety and recovery is exhilirating.
Kim shares on how quitting drinking was simply an "experiment" for her son, how it changed her life in the period to follow, along with starting Sober Is The New Cool and working as a philanthropist with The Douglas Foundation.
For more info...
2020-11-0236 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with John Winslow (Recovery Advocate & Founder - International Recovery Day)On Having A Cuppa, Chris welcomes John Winslow for a chat.
John is a retired counsellor who has had a storied career as Recovery Advocate with his own practice, taught counselling at Quantico, served as mental support to law enforcement during 9/11 and served as President of the Maryland Addiction Director’s Council.
Yet, even in retirement John tirelessly continues to make the world a better place and accessible to the newly sober, sober-curious and those who still suffer from addiction and afflictions of mental health.
He also recently founded International Recovery Day, which en...
2020-10-2751 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Daniella Park (Founder - Doing It Sober)On Having A Cuppa, Chris chats with California-born Florida transplant Daniella Park, certainly one of the most prominent and respected influencers in the Recovery Community in the US today.
The Cali-seaside Daisy is the Founder of Doing It Sober, which sells a variety of merchandise to inspire hope and positive community building.
She has also dabbled in writing and also has kept busy as podcaster for a time.
Daniella tells her story of how her journey began, how addiction brought her to her knees (literally), starting up D.I.S and her love f...
2020-10-2447 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with. Sarah Elizabeth (Podcast Host - Sober Gratitudes)On Cuppa Caxton, we share a Cuppa with blogger and podcaster Sarah Elizabeth.
Sarah was caught in her own deadly nightmare of addiction, a result of undiagnosed depression and anxiety.
Once she became in touch with sobriety, it gave her hope that she too could be free.
A people's person, she now hosts a podcast providing a platform for others to tell their story and sharing on how others can bid their past a hard goodbye.
This is her story.
The podcast and Cuppa Caxton are p...
2020-09-2448 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa met LeSonne Forbes (Stigter en Beroepsfotograaf - The Kaalvoet Photographer)NOTE - This interview is exclusively available in Afrikaans.
Op Cuppa Caxton verwelkom ons LeSonne Forbes op die program.
LeSonne is stigter van The Kaalvoet Photographer en neem gereeld "kuns" met die hulp van die kameralens.
Sy wei ook graag uit oor haar passie tot die beroep en hoe sy deurdruk ten spyte van die skade, danksy die Koronavirus.
Cuppa Caxton airs 09:00 - 12:00 (GMT+2) on Caxton Radio XM
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2020-09-1209 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Chevawn Kay-Clough (Visual Artist, Trauma Survivor, Founder - NorahAnne)On Cuppa Caxton, we share a Cuppa with Chevawn Kay-Clough.
A Trauma Survivor of domestic violence, Chevawn has begun the NPO, known as NorahAnne.
She tells about overcoming her past and how NorahAnne will provide the tools for the abused and we also determine if GBV will meet its end.
Cuppa Caxton airs 09:00 - 12:00 (GMT+2) on Caxton Radio XM
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2020-09-0314 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa met Joharetha Nel (Sangeres, Aktrise en Skoonheid-spesialis)NOTE: This interview is exclusively available in Afrikaans.
Nuutbekende sangeres en Namibsroos Joharetha Nel verskyn op die Cuppa Caxton-oggendprogram.
Die talentvolle vermaakpersoonlikheid vertel oor haar beginjare, haar debuutalbum en oor die lewe in die Suidwes-land.
Haar album is vir vier NAMAS genomineer en gesels sy ook oor die vestiging van die Walvisbaai-Oesterfees.
Cuppa Caxton airs 09:00 - 12:00 (GMT+2) on Caxton Radio XM
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2020-08-2721 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Refill met 1925BandNOTE: This interview is exclusively available in Afrikaans
Die 1925Band (Reno, David-Lee en Jeffrey Gericke) keer terug na Cuppa Caxton toe vir nog 'n kuier.
Die manne gaan binnekort op toer en wei die hulle ook uit oor nuwe musiek wat nog op die horison le.
Ons deel ook graag oor ons liefde vir 80's - musiek!!!!!!!
Cuppa Caxton airs 09:00 - 12:00 (GMT+2) on Caxton Radio XM
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2020-08-2720 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa met 1925BandNOTE: This interview is exclusively available in Afrikaans
Op Cuppa Caxton kom maak die 1925Band 'n draai op die program.
Die Gericke-broers Reno, David-Lee en Jeffrey gesels oor hul oorsprong en die tipe klank wat sou ontwikkel weens hul spanwerk.
Hul wei ook uit oor hul virtuele konsert en die verlange na die verhoog.
Cuppa Caxton airs 09:00 - 12:00 (GMT+2) on Caxton Radio XM
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2020-08-2724 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa met Armand Gerber and Eckhard Van der Westhuizen (Jabula's Pride en Ohana Exotics)NOTE: This interview is exclusively available in Afrikaans.
Armand Gerber en Eckhard Van der Westhuizen verskyn op Cuppa Caxton.
Albei is kniediep in wildbewaring; as gesamentlik stigter en eienaar en bestuurder van Jabula's Pride Predator Experience en Ohana Exotics.
Hulle delf diep in hul passie vir diere en die klug van stropery wat ongedeerd voortduur.
Hul wei ook hoe die pandemie hul werk bemoeilik, maar dat hulle nie sal tou opgooi nie.
Cuppa Caxton airs 09:00 - 12:00 (GMT+2) on Caxton Radio XM
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2020-08-2737 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Jen Elizabeth (Recovery Advocate, Harm Reduction Advocate, Trauma Survivor and Author)On Cuppa Caxton, we welcome international guest Jen Elizabeth to the show.
Jen had a nightmarish upbringing; she was subjected to the dangers of a cult, began abusing alchohol and drugs since pre-adolescence and repeatedly ended up in prison.
Her path of peril was both long and tumultuous, until . . . she finally broke free.
Her subsequent activism has taken form, under her banner Resurrektion_of_Me and she has recently authored her memoir.
In this revealing interview, Jen tells us her story and also on co-founding the Sober Mom Squad.
2020-08-2752 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Rachel Van der Westhuizen (Curro Serengeti)On Cuppa Caxton, we are privileged to welcome Rachel Van der Westhuizen on the program.
Rachel is Head of High School and CAT Examinator for Curro Serengeti Independent School who've adopted innovative approaches upon the hard Lockdown.
She expounds on the pros and cons of online learning, dealing with the flexibility of teaching from home and much more.
Cuppa Caxton airs 09:00 - 12:00 (GMT+2) on Caxton Radio XM
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2020-08-2611 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Carmell Pelly (Recovery Coach, Author, Podcaster)On Cuppa Caxton this Morning, we were privileged to premier Carmell Pelly, our first international guest on the program.
Carmell's story is sprinkled with elements of tears, angst, fear, hope, joy, happiness and humility.
She shares on her early years, rising above her circumstances and using her story to inspire others as Recovery Coach, author and podcaster.
She is also undertaking study toward a diploma in Theology and is happily married with two children.
They reside in North America.
Cuppa Caxton airs 09:00 - 12:00 (GMT+2) on Caxton Radio XM
2020-08-2625 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Aurora Lambrecht (FIP Advisory & Care Group/EndFIP)On Cuppa Caxton, we premiere Aurora Lambrecht on the program.
Aurora is a former educator and is currently the co-founder of the FIP Advisory & Care Group on Facebook.
She is also the Global Community Relations Director and ambassador for the EndFIP-Initiative.
We speak on namely the origin of the disease, her undying passion for Felidae (species of cat) and how the COVID-19 - pandemic affects the animal kingdom as well.
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2020-08-2625 minThe Apex Predator with Chris NellHaving A Cuppa with Jessica Landon (Recovery Advocate, Actress and Comedienne)It's a privilege to welcome our next international guest on the Cuppa Caxton Morning Show.
Jessica Landon has been through hell and back again . . .
A rising model, actress and comedienne, Ms. Landon was well on her way to the top, until an extensive period of addiction to alcohol curtailed her plans.
After a period of peril she was able to turn her life around, achieve sobriety and find a new lease on life.
She is currently a Recovery Advocate and utilises her beaming smile, her effervescence and her effortless comedic t...
2020-08-2623 min