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Through Another Lens PodcastThe Music It MakesThis is the third story about a system I didn’t know I was building.The first was about the problem—content that kept breaking in ways I couldn’t name, until I built gates to catch the failures. (If you missed it: [Part 1 link]) The second was about the mountain—the twelve steps between having an idea and anyone actually hearing it, and how fixing failures wasn’t enough because the real problem was the carry. (Part 2: [link])This one is about what happens when the integrator meets real people with real ideas.Because...
2026-02-1506 min
Get Current - Navigate the latest in AI—An original Coastal Intelligence podcastSouth Coast Quantum BreakthroughsSouth Coast AI News Blast
Monday, July 15, 2025
LEAD: UCSB Professor Lands Major Quantum Computing Grant
UC Santa Barbara computer science assistant professor Murphy Yuezhen Niu was awarded a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation last week to support her work in quantum computing. The five-year, $630,000 grant will fund Niu's project, "Quantum Pulse Processing — Robust and Programmable Quantum Control for Near-Term Quantum Simulation."
Why this matters for the South Coast: Niu's research represents the cutting edge of quantum-AI convergence happening right here in Santa Barbara. Her work aims to bridge th...
2025-07-1413 min
The Oscar Project Podcast2.53 Jackson Ytreberg Memorial EpisodeSend a text17 years ago today, my wife Denise and I lost our first son Jackson and it was by far the hardest thing either of us has ever been through. I asked her to come on the podcast with me to tell Jackson's story to the world and help me remember him on this very difficult day.If you have a story related to premature birth or anything similar, please share it with us by leaving a comment on this episode. You can find out more information about Prematurity Awareness Month at marchofdimes.org.
2024-11-2622 min
Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & StigmaChris Sylvester - Heroin Aged 12, Crime, Trauma, Accountability, Hepatitis C, Cocaine, Manipulation, Homelessness, Drug Dealing, Working the 12 Steps & The Power of Second ChancesMatt is in conversation with former child heroin addict and Getting Clean founder, Chris Sylvester, whose descent into addiction began at just 12 years old.Chris shares his candid experiences, revealing the allure and grip of narcotics on both individuals and communities. His story transcends survival; it's a narrative of redemption, where pride and agony intersect in the pursuit of healing. But amidst the tales of violence, incarceration, and loss, there lies an undercurrent of hope. This episode culminates with Chris's account of a pivotal 12-step recovery meeting that marked the beginning of a transformative journey. C...
2024-05-201h 30
Pop Culture Retro PodcastPop Culture Retro interview with Catherine Mary Stewart from The Last Starfighter!Send a textJoin Disney's Ike Eisenmann, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Catherine Mary Stewart from The Last Starfighter!Catherine talks about the making of The Last Starfighter, working with Sylvester Stallone on Nighthawks, filming the comedy hit, Weekend at Bernie's, originating the role of Kayla Brady on Days of Our Lives, & much more!Support the show
2023-08-161h 38
The Couch Bros, PodcastEPISODE 78: Accusations & AllegationsThe Bros react to the latest news Jonathan Majors and how his image will be viewed in Hollywood, The horrifying details around the most recent kidnapping in haiti and more sports bros banter
2023-03-271h 37
Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Strategist Kevin GoetzJonathan Glickman (Veteran Studio Executive and Producer) on Developing Films, Audiences, Streaming, and MoreSend Kevin a Text MessageKevin is joined by highly accomplished film and television producer and former studio executive, Jonathan Glickman. Jonathan Glickman, Producer and Former Studio ExecutiveWith over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, he has established himself as a creative force and a visionary producer with a keen eye for identifying and developing successful projects. As president of the MGM Motion Picture Group, Glickman guided a bankrupt company into a thriving studio. During his tenure, he oversaw production on Skyfall and Spectre, the two highest-grossing installments of...
2023-03-1651 min
Paddling The Blue Podcast#76 - Jonathan Hearn and Kati Sylvester - Seeking Wonderment in MaineToday I am joined by Jonathan Hearn and Kati Sylvester. Jonathan and Kati embarked on an 88-day trip along the Maine coast and through the Canadian Maritimes. Join us for their adventure and hear about the gift they gave to themselves and their experience through this beautiful coastline.
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2022-12-1957 min
75 Hard DailyDay 16Day 16 of the 75 Hard Daily podcast! I'm documenting my journey through the 75 Hard Challenge by Andy Frisella, and sharing new episodes daily while still in the challenge. I also created a Kit for the challenge that can be found here.The official challenge looks something like this;Eat healthy, No cheat meals & no alcoholDrink 1 gallon of water(2) 45min workouts, 1 of which is outsideRead (10) pages of a non-fiction bookTake a progress picEvery champion was once a contender that refused to give up. – Sylvester StalloneLet's review how day 16 went for me; (2) 45min wor...
2022-07-0314 min
Stress Relief in Your Pocket with The Wellness Theory#115 Guest Episode: Winning the Battle Within with Sylvester Jenkins IIIEver feel like you’re at war with yourself?
It’s ok - you’re not crazy, and there’s nothing wrong with you. It’s more common than you might think.
The biggest enemy we will ever face is within.
Sylvester Jenkins - today’s podcast guest knows this all too well.
Through his own trials and tribulations, Sylvester is now an author, influential speaker, mental health advocate and combat veteran. He empowers the next generation to become resilient leaders to thrive instead of survive in life.
In thi...
2022-03-2138 min
DistilleryToursJonathan Wilson - Dewar's Aberfeldy DistilleryNikki Simpson from DistilleryTours.scot interviews Jonathan Wilson, Visitor Centre Operations Manager at the Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery in Perthshire. Jonathan tells us what it’s like being part of the Bacardi family, while living the history of Dewar’s; what their other distilleries of Macduff, Royal Brackla, Craigellachie and Aultmore bring to his work, and his 182-mile charity cycle which took him to each one; the beauty of blends and the process involved in their Double Double 32 year old; and the surprise bit of wildlife that they pulled out of their condenser!
2022-02-2828 min
The Midnight Train PodcastThe Keddie Cabin MurdersBecome a POOPR! Support the show, get bonuses and be cooler than your friends!
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In July of 1979, Glenna Susan "Sue" Sharp and her five children, John, fifteen, Ohhhhh Sheila, fourteen, Tina, twelve, Ricky, ten, and Greg, five, left her home in Connecticut after separating from her abusive husband, James Sharp, and their excessively turbulent marriage. She decided to take her children to northern California, where her brother Don lived. She began renting a small one-bedroom trailer formerly occupied by her brother at the Claremont Trailer Village in Quincy. Obviously, the cramped tr...
2022-02-021h 45
The Funky Brain Business PodcastRecovery, Nutrition, and Fitness | Jonathan Sylvester | Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis BerryJonathan Sylvester is a fitness and nutrition coach. He is the host of the Sobernation Fm Podcast. He helps those in recovery build support, end the stigma on addiction, and provide aid to those struggling with addiction.
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Thanks for listening to The Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry!
Dennis is a Life Coach for Addiction Recovery and Life Mastery. If you are struggling with any type of addiction like alcohol, food, porn, drugs, or shopping, reach out for help. Asking for help is the first step in solving the addiction puzzle.
2021-07-1436 min
Crazy Train RadioCrazy Train Radio's Interview with Author David Morrell (First Blood)This Canadian-American novelist is best known for his debut 1972 novel “First Blood” that was later adapted as the 1982 film of the same name which went on to spawn the successful Rambo franchise starting Sylvester Stallone. However he has written 28 novels and his work has been translated into 30 different languages. We also touch on his connection to Phillip Young (Penn State University & earning his Masters) studying Hemingway’s Style. We also discuss writing about grief & speaking to groups about grief as he has experience with training, but also due to personal family experience. Please welcome this guest, Mr. David Morrell!
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2021-06-041h 05
Sober Nation FMFocus! with David EsselFocus! with David Essel
Best-selling author and life coach David Essel knows a thing or two about addiction.
He can trace the roots of his addiction to about eight years old when he began to use food to cope with his feelings.
David then recalls having his first beer at twelve in an effort to fit in with some older guys.
"It was magical. All of my cares and worries in the world were gone."
2021-05-1749 min
Sober Nation FMThe Sinclair Method with Claudia ChristianThe Sinclair Method with Claudia Christian
Claudia Christian has been in the film and television business as an actress for over 35 years.
She has starred in over 50 films and thousands of hours of television.
Sci-fi fans around the world know her best from her starring role on Babylon 5.
For years Claudia struggled with drinking.
She tried many treatment methods, but nothing worked, and she couldn't seem to stay sober for more than a few months.
2021-05-101h 03
Sober Nation FMFunky Brain with Dennis BerryFunky Brain with Dennis Berry
Coach and Author Dennis Berry recalls being full of fear and insecurity from a very young age.
When he took his first drink at fifteen, he felt an immediate weight come off of his shoulders.
"I didn't have to feel anything anymore."
Over the next fifteen years, Dennis's addiction would progress until his life completely unraveled.
One day, after being confronted by his girlfriend, Dennis was finally able to admit that he...
2021-05-0343 min
Sober Nation FMComing Clean with Peter O. EstevezComing Clean with Peter O. Estevez
Peter's relationship with drugs started at a fairly young age.
He recalls sitting in his mom's closet drinking a six-pack of beer when he was about 12 years old.
Although Peter grew up in poverty as one of thirteen children, he found great success in real estate and became a millionaire by the time he was 25.
"But just as easily as I accomplished success, I always found a way of sabotaging it, primarily through...
2021-04-2649 min
Sober Nation FMThe Art of Tough Transitions with George KalantzisThe Art of Tough Transitions with George Kalantzis
Like many people who have struggled with addiction, George started to experiment with alcohol and drugs in his early teens.
During his senior year of high school, he watched as his friends got accepted to college, but he didn't have any plans for his future.
That all changed when he woke up hungover one morning with a Marine enlistment card in his pocket.
George's life would completely change during his time...
2021-04-1939 min
Sober Nation FMMy Dirty Little Secrets with Tony MandarichMy Dirty Little Secrets with Tony Mandarich
Former offensive lineman Tony Mandarich is proof that recovery works.
Selected second in the 1989 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers, Tony had stellar expectations set for him.
At 6' 5" and 330 pounds, he was a big guy and admittedly had the ego to match.
Although alcohol and drugs weren't initially an issue for Tony, he had been using steroids regularly for years.
"It can certainly be argued, that for me...
2021-04-121h 14
DEAD TIME with Dead October ParanormalEd and Lorraine Warren, Batman and Man Crush Hero'sA Salute to the infamous Ed and Lorraine Warren and their inspiration to Dead October Paranormal. Jon talk about his love for the Batman and hero crushes for the ages. Job does his best British voice which is damn good!!! We visit with Keanu and Arnold and Sylvester!
2021-04-061h 07
Sober Nation FMReal Housewives with Braunwyn Windham-BurkeBreaking Boxes into Confetti with Braunwyn Windham-Burke
As a Real Housewives of Orange County cast member, Braunwyn gave the entire world a peek into what active alcoholism, early sobriety, and coming out as gay looks like.
Growing up, she knew that her dad and aunt were alcoholics, but the family never talked about it.
She vividly remembers drinking her first beer at fourteen and feeling like her issues with insecurity and feeling less than had been solved.
Her drinking became more frequent...
2021-04-051h 00
Sober Nation FMQuitting to Win with Crystal WaltmanQuitting to Win with Crystal Waltman
As a young woman, Crystal was a high-achieving athlete with a competitive drive.
At only fourteen, she was already playing varsity volleyball which created a lot of pressure, expectations, and social anxiety.
Around the same time, she discovered drinking, which seemed like an easy way to escape these pressures.
When she went to college, her drinking progressed, and the cycle continued.
"It was all about playing hard, studying...
2021-03-2941 min
Sober Nation FMNobody Cares Except You with Kosha DillzNobody Cares Except You with Kosha Dillz
Rapper Kosha Dillz can trace the roots of his addiction to when he was about twelve years old.
Although there were substances like alcohol present, he also felt like his time as a wrestler and years of yoyo dieting were part of the problem.
During high school, his substance abuse started to progress and the consequences became more severe, including multiple arrests.
Kosha got introduced to recovery during his first stint in...
2021-03-2254 min
Sober Nation FMSober Heart with Greg JohnsonSober Heart with Greg Johnson
Greg learned about addiction at an early age.
His father was a Vietnam veteran who started drinking and using drugs to cope with the events he witnessed during the war.
For years, Greg noticed his father's frequent erratic behavior, but he didn't understand what was happening.
Everything became clear when Greg was in college, and he received a call that his father had overdosed.
Then, only two months later, he would find...
2021-03-1543 min
Down To EarthEP 35 - Self love, maximizing potential, living more fully, and creating boundaries with bestselling author, Sylvester McNutt IIILife can often be busy and hectic, and force us into positions where we prioritize others needs before our own. Self-love is a necessary part of life that we all need to prioritize more. In this episode, our guests are joined by bestselling author and acclaimed public speaker, Sylvester McNutt III. Sylvester shares insight into how we can create better relationships with ourselves as well as with those around us. Sylvester also shares his tips for increased productivity, and gives us tools that can help us maximize our individual potentials. We also discuss the importance of setting boundaries, and how t...
2021-03-0954 min
Sober Nation FMPregame with Maggie KingPregame with Maggie King
As a young girl, Maggie planned on avoiding alcohol and drugs due to the negative effects it had on a few close family members.
That plan changed as she started to struggle more with her sexuality and the pressure she felt to succeed in school.
"Knowing that I was gay and knowing that I would have to fit in and have a boyfriend, I decided I would drink to try and make things easier."
From the very beginning...
2021-03-0849 min
Sober Nation FMA Happier Hour with Rebecca WellerA Happier Hour with Rebecca Weller
Author and health coach Rebecca Weller says she had always been a binge drinker.
In her younger years, she used alcohol as a "social lubricant" to feel less shy and more outgoing.
As Rebecca got older, she realized that her excessive drinking had become a habit that wasn't at all in line with her goals and otherwise healthy lifestyle.
Eventually, she started researching how to stop drinking, and she came across some very encouraging sober blogs.
2021-03-0147 min
Sober Nation FMAlcohol Explained with William PorterAlcohol Explained with William Porter
Author William Porter's relationship with alcohol began around fourteen years old, which didn't feel very odd for a young man growing up in the UK.
It wasn't long before he found himself binging and drinking to get as drunk as possible.
"Over the years, the amount I was drinking continued to go up as my tolerance increased."
Fast forward several years, William had served a tour of duty in Iraq, gotten married, and had children.
2021-02-2242 min
Sober Nation FMThe Sober Bodybuilder with Brad JensenThe Sober Bodybuilder with Brad Jensen
Brad recalls taking his first drink around 13 years old.
The insecurity and awkwardness he felt as a chubby kid quickly faded as soon as the alcohol kicked in.
As he got older, he developed a passion for fitness but realized that drinking would hamper his ability to build a great physique, so he turned to pain pills.
When the pills were no longer available, his addiction progressed yet again, and this time Brad...
2021-02-1552 min
Berkreviews Movie ClubTango & Cash (1989)It's February and romance is definitely in the air...well, at Movie Club it's more of a Bromance. Jonathan (@berkreviews) and Corey (@coreyrstarr) decided that this year they'd focus on plutonic love and watch movies featuring two dudes becoming bros. There are some big movies that these two have missed that fall into this genre. Join them as they watch this month's selections, share your thoughts, and listen to their reactions to these films featuring a budding friendship.
As far as the podcast goes, each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week. They...
2021-02-1456 min
Sober Nation FMSober as F*** with Sarah OrdoSober as F*** with Sarah Ordo
Author Sarah Ordo says she was "your typical party girl" starting from the time she was about fourteen years old.
For years her entire life was centered around drinking, which also was frequently accompanied by blackouts.
Even after a near-fatal overdose, Sarah struggled to leave her old life behind.
"I left like my life was in a tug of war because I wasn't ready to let go of who I used to be...
2021-02-0837 min
Sober Nation FMSelf Recovery with Dr. Daniel HochmanSelf Recovery with Dr. Daniel Hochman
Dr. Hochman is an award-winning psychiatrist and physician who specializes in the field of addiction.
Although not in recovery himself, he recalls seeing family and friends impacted by the pain and damage that addiction can cause.
"To me, addiction captures a lot of what of what it means to be on this journey of life, where we have constant temptations to shortcut happiness."
Through his online addiction program Self Recovery, and as a consultant for...
2021-01-251h 00
Sober Nation FMBrilliantly Resilient with Mary Fran BontempoMary Fran Bontempo is an award-winning author and 2-time TEDx speaker who teaches audiences how to uncover their brilliance and resilience 15 minutes at a time.
Although not in recovery herself, she watched for years as her son David struggled with addiction for years.
She saw the early warning signs, but like many parents, she justified what was happening.
In retrospect, Mary has come to understand how hard it can be to see situations like this for what they really are.
2021-01-1839 min
Sober Nation FMThe Normal Album with Will Wood
The Normal Album with Will Wood
Singer and songwriter Will Wood can trace the roots of his addiction back to his teenage years.
Like many teenagers, he used alcohol as a way to escape reality and cope with stress.
As Will's substance abuse progressed, he eventually hit rock bottom and felt like the only thing he had to live for was his music.
"If I'm going to fu*king die, then I might as well give this music thing a try."
Joined by his band The Tapeworms, Will...
2021-01-1157 min
Sober Nation FMPregnant in Prison with Jessica KentPregnant in Prison with Jessica Kent
Jessica's childhood was a constant struggle.
She was bullied, suffered from multiple mental health disorders, and came from a home filled with addiction.
Jessica recalls taking her first drink at only twelve years old and the instant relief she felt.
"Alcohol made me happy, confident, and comfortable in my own skin."
From then on, it was a fast and steady progression to pain pills, and eventually heroin.
2021-01-0447 min
Sober Nation FMLife Transformation Coaching with Omar PintoLife Transformation Coaching with Omar Pinto
Omar looks back on his childhood as a very emotional time.
He recalls feeling angry, frustrated, sad, disappointed, and like he was fighting simply to survive daily life.
That changed when he took his first drink at sixteen.
"It was like the world just stopped and got quiet."
Omar found what he thought was a solution in alcohol and drugs, but little did he know he would continue to struggle through...
2020-12-281h 17
Sober Nation FMReclaiming The Brain with Eric GremmingerReclaiming The Brain with Eric Gremminger
For years Eric felt shame and regret because of the poor decisions he made in active addiction.
He would wake up day after day, saying to himself, "I can't believe I did that" and then continue to repeat the same behavior.
Although he knew he was struggling, it was hard for him to see that his substance abuse was his biggest problem.
He tried living in different cities all over the country, went to rehab, and...
2020-12-2144 min
Sober Nation FMUnraveled(Part 2) with Tom BoldtUnraveled(Part 2) with Tom Boldt
Tom's relationship with drugs started at a fairly young age.
It all began when he had trouble sleeping before his first day of school.
Thinking it would help, his parents gave him some anxiety medication.
"I felt amazing, all of my fears went away, and I thought my solution was in pill form."
As time went on, his addiction progressed to the point of daily use.
2020-12-1437 min
Sober Nation FMUnraveled(Part 1) with Laura Cook BoldtUnraveled(Part 1) with Laura Cook Boldt
Laura grew up in an alcoholic family with a mother in recovery.
She always promised herself that she wouldn't become an alcoholic, but that was a promise she couldn't keep.
It started to become more apparent that she might be drinking excessively later in life after building a career and starting a family.
"I think I knew deep down I was an alcoholic, but I was too afraid to address those fears."
2020-12-0753 min
MMJD-Cast I Der Technik und Smartphone Podcast1500€ am BlackFriday ausgegeben! Faltbare Smartphones werden günstiger und vieles Mehr! I MMJD#20Hey Leute und herzlich willkommen zu einer weiteren Episode des MMJD-Podcasts. In der heutigen Episode geht es um:
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2020-12-0153 min
Sober Nation FMThe Comeback with Quincy CarterThe Comeback with Quincy Carter
Quincy can never forget the feeling of drinking 40's and smoking his first joint with some friends at 16 years old.
Out of high school, his athleticism afforded him options.
He initially planned on playing football at Georgia Tech but instead chose to play minor-league baseball after the Chicago Cubs selected him as the 52nd overall pick in the MLB draft.
Quincy struggled in the minors and turned to drugs and alcohol to help cope with his...
2020-11-3000 min
Sober Nation FMFrom Crisis to Clean with June ShannonFrom Crisis to Clean with June Shannon
June, better known as Mama June, is best known for her appearances on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Mama June: From Not to Hot.
One moment she was living in small-town Georgia, and the next, she was sharing every detail about her family life with the world.
What viewers didn't know is that June had been struggling with substance abuse for years.
She justified her habit with being able to work more, earn more...
2020-11-2300 min
CineLadsEp 23: La peli porno de Sylvester Stallone y otros datos másEn este episodio decidimos volvernos el Ventaneando y el Watchmojo y brindarles a ustedes unos datos muy interesantes de películas y de sus actores favoritos. Sin nada más que agregar, disfruten este bello y episodio pícaro episodio:)
2020-11-181h 12
Sober Nation FMRetired Party Girl with Tori FelderRetired Party Girl with Tori Felder
Like many people in their mid-twenties, Tori didn't see much harm in binge drinking because that's what everyone was doing.
It wasn't until her therapist suggested taking a break from drinking that she even considered getting sober.
After about 30 days, she recalls writing an extensive list of all the ways her life had improved.
Although she didn't stay sober, that experience opened the door to a life free of alcohol.
Upon deciding to stop drinking for good, she discovered a ton of other...
2020-11-1600 min
Sober Nation FMGood Luck with Everything with Michael StrassnerGood Luck with Everything with Michael Strassner
Actor and writer Michael Strassner vividly remembers his first drink.
At twelve years old, he downed five shots of vodka and was rushed to the hospital to have his stomach pumped.
The main thing he remembers from that experience was the relief that those drinks brought him.
"It felt like all that pain I was experiencing was numb now."
As time passed, Michael developed a passion for acting.
He started to see some success, landing roles on shows like Modern...
2020-11-0900 min
Sober Nation FMMy Sober Compass with Arielle DymantMy Sober Compass with Arielle Dymant
Arielle is the CEO of My Sober Compass and a highly sought after recovery coach.
She recalls her addiction starting, not with substances but in the form of an eating disorder in her early teenage years.
At eighteen, she had her first sip of alcohol.
"It was this magical moment that cemented for me that alcohol was going to be a big part of my life."
Over the next few years, Arielle did her best to try and balance her progressing alcoholism with...
2020-11-0200 min
Sober Nation FMDays of Our Lives with Billy FlynnDays of Our Lives with Billy Flynn
Actor and Days of Our Lives star Billy Flynn vividly recalls taking his first drink with some friends at fourteen years old.
Even after his mom called the police on him for being drunk, he thought to himself, "this feels cool."
In his teenage years, Billy started to experience all of the consequences that come with more severe drug use - rehabs, probation, juvenile detention centers - the list goes on.
At one point, he...
2020-10-2600 min
Professor Theo's Mystery Lab99. A Zombie and an EthereeA zombie with a strange obsession follows Sylvester Adams from his dream to the real world and Professor Theo shares an autumnal Etheree poem.
2020-10-2511 min
Sober Nation FMThe Sober Lush with Jardine LibaireThe Sober Lush with Jardine Libaire
Novelist and screenwriter Jardine Libaire knows a thing or two about addiction. The heavy drinking and drug use that started in college would continue to progress for the next twenty years. Occasionally Jardine would flirt with getting sober by stringing together thirty days here and there, but she wasn't quite ready to commit. "I never reached out to the right people, and I was never comfortable talking about it." Jardine eventually decided to enter an intensive outpatient program, find a good therapist, and get plugged into a...
2020-10-1900 min
Sober Nation FMReaction Recovery with Jeff SimoneReaction Recovery with Jeff Simone
Jeff is a Clinical Pharmacist, Advanced Nutritional Supplements Adviser, and the founder of Reaction Recovery.
As an active addict, pursuing a career in pharmacology made perfect sense.
"I was good at math, and I was addicted to Oxycontin."
After 15 years of struggling to find sobriety and living on the streets, Jeff had hit bottom.
He was soon reintroduced to a 12 Step program and now has almost 4 years sober.
2020-10-1200 min
Sober Nation FMHigh Achiever with Tiffany JenkinsHigh Achiever with Tiffany Jenkins
After ten years of constant drug use, Tiffany didn't think she had a future.
Her addiction began during her senior year of high school, and after only three months of drug use, she dropped out.
"That's when I stopped doing the drugs because they were fun and started doing them so I didn't feel like I was dying."
Years later, Tiffany was given the opportunity to enter treatment but decided to celebrate her graduation by drinking.
2020-10-0500 min
Wake Up With Patti KatterJonathan Augustin Movie Director-Producer of The Lift Boy: From India to HollywoodJoin Patti Katter and her guest, Jonathan Augustin, as they talk about the indian family-drama film called The Lift Boy. This film was produced by Caroline Pictures, a motion picture company founded by Jonathan Agustin himself. He wrote and directed the film. Learn more about how this heart-warming film came to be, and listen to the podcast now!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· Jonathan knew he had to go back to India and pursue moviemaking.
· The Lift Boy was inspired by Jonathan’s life and real-life experiences.
· Jonathan’s next project is called the Word Boy, an adv...
2020-10-0227 min
Sober Nation FMOvercoming Adversity with Amanda MarinoOvercoming Adversity with Amanda Marino
Amanda got introduced to recovery at a very young age.
Like many addicts, Amanda feels that her addiction stems in large part from childhood abuse and trauma.
"Right away, I started reaching for things outside of myself to make me feel better."
From fourteen to twenty-six, she was in and out of rehabs and detention centers.
After finding her aunt deceased from substance abuse-related causes, she decided to enter treatment one more time.
This time she was ready to fight for her sobriety.
Today Amanda is a recovery coach, certified interventionist, and has been sober...
2020-09-2951 min
Sober Nation FMClean Cause with Wes HurtClean Cause with Wes Hurt
Wes, the founder of the Austin-based beverage company Clean Cause, says it took over twenty years for him to start taking recovery seriously.
He feels his story is typical of many people who have struggled with addiction, in that it started as experimenting, but evolved into an escape and obsession.
"I was doing anything I could not to feel."
In one of his early 12 Step meetings, Wes realized that he needed to devote his life to helping...
2020-09-211h 03
Sober Nation FMHow I Cope with Zack CohenHow I Cope with Zack Cohen
Lead singer of The Redrum Society, Zack Cohen, can trace the roots of his addiction back to when he started drinking at only eight years old.
This would be a foreshadowing of the regular drug use that would continue to progress later in life.
After moving to Califonia in his twenties, chasing the next high became his top priority.
"I could never recapture that glory of when I was eight."
...
2020-09-1457 min
Sober Nation FMThe Ultimate Mom Challenge with Celeste YvonneThe Ultimate Mom Challenge with Celeste Yvonne
Celeste learned about the destructiveness of alcoholism at an early age.
Her father, although loving, was a "high functioning" alcoholic who suffered from a stroke in his early fifties.
Celeste couldn't understand how someone could choose drinking over their family, but she would soon find out.
"I decided I was going to be smarter. I was never going to let it get to that point with alcohol."
After a panic attack landed her in the emergency room, she decided to change the...
2020-09-0757 min
Sober Nation FMDopey with Dopey DaveDopey with Dopey Dave
Dave's addiction may not have started until his 20's, but what started out as occasionally smoking weed quickly turned to using heroin, pills, and other drugs daily.
After hitting bottom and entering a treatment center, he met Chris, who he would eventually start the Dopey Podcast with.
The original premise of the show was that they would share their craziest war stories - there wouldn't be anything recovery related.
"We just wanted to be funny and extreme, but...
2020-08-311h 09
Sober Nation FMA Sober Girl's Guide with Jessica JeboultA Sober Girl's Guide with Jessica Jeboult
As a club DJ, Jessica was living what most people might think is the dream life.
She got paid to travel the world and party, but she felt like her life lacked purpose, and her growing substance abuse issue wasn't helping.
After 10 years of failing to get sober, the consequences started to grow in the form of gripping anxiety and depression.
"The nudges were turning into shoves."
While preparing to...
2020-08-2446 min
Sober Nation FMAddicted to Art with Scott JeffriesAddicted to Art with Scott Jeffries
Scott recalls taking his first drink at a friend's bar mitzvah when he was 13.
Although he was an All-American swimmer, by the time he when in 10th grade, his drinking had become much more frequent.
Scott was able to maintain his success as an athlete, college student, and while attending law school even as his substance abuse progressed.
"I was managing an unmanageable life for a long time."
Scott built...
2020-08-1758 min
Sober Nation FMRecovery is The New Black with Michelle SmithRecovery is The New Black with Michelle Smith
As a wife and working mother of two, Michelle struggled for years with alcohol abuse.
She thought drinking wine while volunteering at her kid's school was maybe just "overdoing it" a little.
In reality, she was drinking to escape the stresses of life.
"I wasn't out barhopping and having fun, I was drinking in my closet alone."
After multiple visits to the hospital, in-patient rehabs, and run-ins with Child...
2020-08-1051 min
Sober Nation FMLotsaholic with Adam JablinLotsaholic with Adam Jablin
Adam was the type of guy that worked hard and played hard.
On one hand, he ran the family business and hit the gym before sunrise, but on the other, his days were filled with constant drug and alcohol abuse.
The substances silenced the endless negative self-talk that bombarded him daily.
Adam says that one day his solution stopped working.
"I could get wasted and still hear those thoughts."
2020-08-0356 min
Sober Nation FMClean and Sober Love with Joaquin BarredaClean and Sober Love with Joaquin Barreda
Looking back, Joaquin recalls being plagued with anxiety and insecurities at a very early age.
He believes this helped push him to take his first drink at 7 years old and then experimenting with marijuana and cocaine at 13.
At 24, Joaquin was brought to his first 12 Step meeting.
He heard the similarities between his life and what others were sharing, took the suggestions that were given to him, and stayed sober for 3 years.
2020-07-2747 min
Sober Nation FMMy Fair Junkie with Amy DresnerMy Fair Junkie with Amy Dresner
Growing up in Beverly Hills, Amy had it all.
But at 24, she started dabbling in meth in San Francisco and her addiction was unleashed.
On Christmas Eve of 2011, she was arrested for felony domestic violence with a deadly weapon.
Within months, she found herself in a psych ward, penniless and divorced.
Amy also faced 240 hours of community service where she would be forced to sweep up syringes (and worse) on Hollywood Boulevard.
This is where things started to change.
"I realized that no one was coming to save me."
She decided to enter sober l...
2020-07-2044 min
TwoFiveOh#227 - RockyThe film that started a saga spawning generations, with stories still being added to the canon, Douglas and Jonathan swing elbows with Sylvester Stallone's Rocky.
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2020-07-1358 min
Sober Nation FMThe Guy with The Beard with Hick CheramieThe Guy with The Beard with Hick Cheramie
Hick believes his addiction started at 5 years old when he was prescribed liquid codeine for a routine medical procedure.
When the medicine ran out, he threw a tantrum until his mother called the doctor to get more.
Even at such a young age, Hick recognized the relief and comfort that substances provided.
A few years later he would have his first drink and things would only progress from that moment on.
One morning, as he sat drinking vodka in his garage...
2020-07-1354 min
Sober Nation FMShape of a Woman with Jen ElizabethShape of a Woman with Jen Elizabeth
If you were to ask Jen when her addiction started, she would say it began the day she was born.
Her childhood was unsafe and unstable due to her parent's addiction and mental health issues.
To make matters worse, her family joined a religious cult, where they lived for several years.
Jen turned to substances at a very young age as a way to escape the pain of sexual abuse.
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2020-07-061h 02
Sober Nation FMRecovery Today with Rob HannleyRecovery Today with Rob Hannley
Rob was introduced to addiction well before taking his first drink.
His father had issues with gambling, his sister was a heroin addict, and his brother also struggled with substance abuse.
Rob says he experienced many of the consequences addicts do before finding sobriety, but that things never got very dark.
As a successful businessman and entrepreneur, it became clear that alcohol no longer served him and he got sober in the spring of 1994.
2020-06-2945 min
Sober Nation FMBuilding Sober Nation with Tim StoddartBuilding Sober Nation with Tim Stoddart
Tim's story isn't much different than most people in recovery.
Initially, drugs and alcohol acted as a social lubricant and the lifestyle was fun, but somewhere along his journey things took a turn for the worse.
His addiction had many low points, but the one moment that sticks out most is when he couldn't be by his mom's side for a brain operation because he was too dope sick.
After a family intervention, Tim made it into treatment, started working a 12 Step program of recovery, and moved into a sober home in Florida.
Eventually...
2020-06-2255 min
Sober Nation FMFinding Recovery through Yoga with Cole ChanceFinding Recovery through Yoga with Cole Chance
Cole spent years running from her addiction.
She would relocate and change her surroundings, but no matter where she went the substances followed.
After 6 treatment centers, several hospital visits, and an overdose, the seed of recovery was planted with one casual conversation.
She was told, "You can either be high or happy, but not both."
Cole decided to give sobriety one more shot and moved into a sober home.
2020-06-1549 min
Sober Nation FMOutrunning the Past with Vance JohnsonOutrunning the Past with Vance Johnson
Former NFL wide receiver Vance Johnson is proof that recovery works.
He was picked up by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 draft, and that’s where he remained for the duration of his ten-year career, which included 3 Super Bowl appearances.
Vance started drinking after he thought a fumbled punt return was going to result in getting cut from the team.
He didn't get fired, but the drinking didn't stop and it wasn't long before drugs became a regular part of his life.
Before this incident, Vance didn't have any experience with addiction except for wh...
2020-06-0839 min
Sober Nation FMSans Bar with Chris MarshallSans Bar with Chris Marshall
Chris's drinking career didn't last long because of how excessive it was from the very start.
After getting sober in 2007 and working in the treatment industry, Chris founded Sans Bar, a non-alcoholic bar where people can gather, socialize, and grow as a community whether they are in recovery or not.
Sans Bar grew from an idea and small gathering of friends into a permanent location in Austin, TX that has gained national recognition in the media and recovery community.
2020-06-0143 min
Sober Nation FMSpiritual Adrenaline with Tom ShanahanSpiritual Adrenaline with Tom Shanahan
Over 9 years ago Tom's substance abuse and the stresses of being a trial attorney landed him in treatment where he was introduced to the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Almost immediately, he recognized the importance of health and fitness in his own sobriety journey, which lead Tom to write the book, "Spiritual Adrenaline: A Lifestyle Plan to Nourish and Strengthen Your Recovery.
Tom says, "The lifestyle changes need to be made, we're recovering from a lot more than just substances, the substance...
2020-05-2556 min
Sober Nation FMHighlight Real with Emily PaulsonHighlight Real with Emily Paulson
Looking back, it's easy for Emily to see that alcohol was always a problem.
She says that although something bad didn't happen every time she drank when bad things did happen she had been drinking.
In college, she was able to mask her problem because her drinking didn't look too different from anyone else.
It wasn't until Emily became a mom that her drinking became a glaring issue and she started to participate in what she refers...
2020-05-1838 min
Sober Nation FMAiming High with Darren PrinceAiming High with Darren Prince
Darren was at the top of his career as an agent for athletes and celebrities like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and Magic Johnson.
However, he was hiding a secret.
Darren was in the throes of a severe opioid addiction.
Everything started when he was 14 years old at sleep away camp.
Darren had been experiencing severe stomach pain, and the nurse gave him a liquid green substance that turned out to be...
2020-05-1146 min
Sober Nation FMHuman on Fire with Jessica LandonHuman on Fire with Jessica Landon
As an actress and comedienne, Jessica made numerous appearances on TV shows and partied with big celebs like Hugh Hefner, but her lifestyle came at a cost.
After becoming a 24/7 vodka drinker she entered what would be her first rehab facility in 2009.
Over the next six years, Jessica entered treatment nine more times, hit a family of seven while driving, and fell over a railing causing a near-fatal brain hemorrhage.
When she was admitted to the hospital, Jessica weighed 78 pounds, had a blood-alcohol level of .503...
2020-05-0457 min
Sober Nation FMHooked on Fitness with Jay MaryniakHooked on Fitness with Jay Maryniak
Jay wasn’t your typical 9 year old.
He was an athlete with a bright future but was also starting to develop habits like stealing and smoking cigarettes.
By the time Jay turned 15 he had stopped playing sports altogether and was using drugs daily.
After reaching out for help in November 2005, Jay walked into rehab.
Two weeks later he started attending a 12-step program, got a sponsor, and began to ge...
2020-04-2746 min
Sober Nation FMDouble Life with Matthew WilliamsDouble Life with Matthew Williams
Before getting sober in 2010, Matt was living two very different lives.
On the surface, he was a teacher and coach, but underneath he was trapped in a self-destructive cycle of addiction.
"I knew I had a problem, but I could never admit I was an alcoholic."
After being arrested for a DUI Matthew entered treatment and started getting active in a 12-Step program.
Early in recovery, Matt was working a 9 to 5 desk...
2020-04-201h 04
Sober Nation FMRecover Out Loud with Tara ConnerRecover Out Loud with Tara Conner
In 2006 Tara's life quickly went from living in a small town to living in New York City, being crowned Miss USA, and having Donald Trump as her boss.
"All of a sudden I had all of these responsibilities and I always had to look and act a certain way."
She entered treatment in December of that year after testing positive for cocaine.
Although Tara was only 20 years old when she got sober...
2020-04-1353 min
Sober Nation FMHope Dealer with Rich WaltersHope Dealer with Rich Walters
Rich said he fell in love with drugs and alcohol at 13 years old.
"I didn't realize how much I hated being sober until I was loaded."
Over the next 21 years, he remained under the influence of some type of substance.
He described the first ten years as fun, but the last eleven were spent trying to forget how bad his life had become.
After hitting progressively lower rock bottoms and being faced...
2020-04-0647 min
Sober Nation FMIt's Not About The Sex with Andrew SusskindIt's Not About The Sex with Andrew Susskind
Andrew's life was filled with loneliness and he struggled to create meaningful relationships.
"I was feeling more and more depleted."
His need to feel validated lead to compulsive sexual behavior.
Andrew's obsession came with some serious consequences including contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
After finding his way into a 12 Step program he started to turn his life around.
Andrew is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Group Psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, addictions...
2020-03-3034 min
Sober Nation FMDrug Addiction with ColicchieDrug Addiction with Colicchie
Chas Smith, better known as Colicchie, started smoking weed at 15 and by the time he was a senior in high school he was addicted to heroin.
After barely graduating, he began making regular visits to jails, treatment centers, and psychiatric wards.
He said, "It was a torturous existence where every day I wanted to die."
After trying many forms of moderation he finally came to the realization that complete abstinence was the only thing that worked.
Colicchie found relief in...
2020-03-2335 min
Sober Nation FMKicking Booze and Breaking News with Courtney FrielKicking Booze and Breaking News with Courtney Friel
Growing up, Courtney was extremely shy and constantly being bullied, but alcohol and drugs changed that.
She was finally able to come out of her shell and numb the pain of not being liked by the people picking on her.
Over the years Courtney built an impressive resume which includes working at Fox News as a New York correspondent for Fox & Friends.
Courtney said, "From day one there was no such thing as...
2020-03-1643 min
Sober Nation FMThis is Me with Joe NesterThis is Me with Joe Nester
Like many people who struggle with addiction, Joe came from a loving family and had a good upbringing.
At 19 years old he smoked pot for the first time and within a few months, he had run away from home and was addicted to heroin.
Over the next 10 years, Joe went remained homeless and found himself going in and out of prison.
At Joe's lowest point, he found himself robbing drug dealers and banks to support his habit.
One day...
2020-03-0950 min
Sober Nation FMShe Recovers with Dawn NickelShe Recovers with Dawn Nickel
Dr. Dawn Nickel is a leader in the women’s recovery space and the creator of She Recovers, the largest online platform dedicated to supporting women in recovery from behavioral health issues and related life challenges.
Dawn knew she had a drug problem at 17 years old because she had only been using drugs for a few years and had already experienced several overdoses.
One of the Guiding Principles of She Recovers is the idea that all women are recovering from something.
...
2020-03-0257 min
Sober Nation FMLevel Up with Ryan ZofayLevel Up with Ryan Zofay
When Ryan was five years old his sister passed away from a rare disease and his family was thrown into disarray.
His mother turned to addiction to cope with the trauma and eventually introduced Ryan to drugs as well.
Ryan knew something needed to change after several visits to juvenile detention and nearly losing his life in a car accident.
He got introduced to a 12-Step program at sixteen and realized that he could stay clean and...
2020-02-2433 min
Sober Nation FMFrom Dope to Hope with Tim RyanFrom Dope to Hope with Tim Ryan
Tim made millions during his time as a business leader in the tech industry.
As a heroin addict, he overdosed eight times, suffered two minor heart attacks, and was pronounced clinically dead three times.
Addiction took everything from him - money, companies, his marriage, and even his son Nick.
After being sentenced to seven years in prison for several drug-related convictions, Tim found recovery with the help of his cellmate and a 12 Step program.
Today Tim is a public speaker, Business...
2020-02-1757 min
Sober Nation FMAs Needed for Pain with Dan PeresAs Needed for Pain with Dan Peres As Needed for Pain with Dan Peres Dan was first exposed to opiates while recovering from an injury In 1995. By 2003 he was taking about 60 Vicodin a day. He would juggle multiple pain-management specialists at a time, limping and dragging his leg into the waiting room even though he was no longer in pain. On the outside Dan's life didn't resemble anything close to what most of us think an addict's life might look like - he was the editor in chief of Details Magazine and was earning a good living. But when...
2020-02-1056 min
Sober Nation FMRecovered with Jacob JonesRecovered with Jacob Jones
Jacob recalls having anxiety and feeling out of place as a kid and for a time he was able to mask these feelings by playing football.
He said, "When I put on my helmet all of those negative feelings went away."
Eventually, he went on to play in college but recalls feeling as if he had lost his identity when an injury prevented him from playing the game he loved.
This loss started a spiral into drug use which landed Jacob in hospitals and institutions.
...
2020-02-0350 min
Sober Nation FMModel Sobriety with Jennifer GimenezModel Sobriety with Jennifer Gimenez Jennifer's story starts at 13 when she was discovered by a well-known photographer and quickly ascended to international stardom. She appeared on 100’s of magazine covers, in music videos for artists Mick Jagger, Prince, 2Pac, Lionel Richie and Babyface, TV shows such as The Young and The Restless, and in hit movies including Blow, Vanilla Sky, and Charlie’s Angels. Surrounded by a fast-paced Hollywood lifestyle, Jennifer eventually found herself at the mercy of drug & alcohol addiction. Both her personal and professional life spiraled out of control and her Hollywood dream had become a dark...
2020-01-271h 00
Sober Nation FMFinding Financial Recovery with Brandon TurnerFinding Financial Recovery with Brandon Turner Brandon had his head on straight up until college, but when his addiction developed and quickly progressed, he had to find a way to support his habit. The need for more cash lead Brandon to a life of selling drugs which quickly spiraled out of control. Eventually, he was making a six figure income, but he had no direction or purpose and soon dropped out of college. It wasn't long until Brandon was busted by police in an undercover drug deal and was given the choice to either get sober...
2020-01-2039 min
Sober Nation FMThe Gordon Ramsey of Recovery with Dr. Robb KellyThe Gordon Ramsey of Recovery with Dr. Robb Kelly: Robb was born in Manchester England where he grew up in a family of musicians. He says that when he took his first drink at the age of 9 his whole world "lit up". It was this moment, he believes, that triggered his disease of alcoholism. Incredibly, he managed to stay on a path of success, performing in studio sessions with artists like Elton John and Queen, as well as continuing to pursue his Doctorate in Psychology at the University of Oxford. As his addiction progressed, his family and friends eventually...
2020-01-1351 min
The SHAIR Recovery PodcastSP 253: The Sobriety Blueprint with Jonathan SylvesterJonathan Sylvester is a Recovery Coach, Nutritionist, Fitness Expert, and the developer of The Sobriety Blueprint, RecoverU, and Win Your 24. It’s hard to believe that 6 years ago, Jonathan had destroyed all his relationships, had no education or opportunities, and was totally broke. He was addicted to prescription pills, and his whole life revolved around supporting his daily 30 or more Vicodin and Soma habit. Today, Jonathan is doing much more than just staying sober. He’s designed a sobriety blueprint that optimizes all aspects of his life. He also helps others do the same. Ar...
2019-12-1700 min
The Lifestyle Builders PodcastChoose Intentionality with Jonathan MendonsaWith a blend of personal finance, entrepreneurship and personal development as a life optimization strategy that focuses on intentionality, freedom, community and ultimately happiness, today we chat with guest Jonathan Mendonsa, co-host of the Choose FI podcast. http://joinlifestylebuilders.com
2019-09-3000 min
Så vad händer?#320 – A$AP Rocky-karusellen, böneförbud & ålderskrämporA$AP Rocky sitter fortfarande häktad. Leif GW playa-hatear på åklagaren. Och en hel del amerikaner har visat sin okunnighet om både europeiska fängelser och Sveriges inblandning i slaveriet. It's a mess. I skånska Bromölla har SD, KD och M horungat sig och infört ett böneförbud. Vi pratar om en bra allierad i denna situation.Jason Mamoa blev nyligen "fatshamead". Vi snackar om kroppshets och ideal, från vår barndoms Pamela Anderson och Sylvester Stallone till dagens Insta-modeller. Sist snackar vi lite om ålderskrämpor. The Power...
2019-07-1545 min
Purposeful Fitness with Coach OlaWhy men's health matters and how to overcome addictions with Jonathan SylvesterThis is National Men's health week, and I am super excited to have with us today in this episode Jonathan to speak up about men's health and emotional well being!
Jonathan is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, & Performance Enhancement Specialist. He is also the founder & Coach of The Recover U Coaching Program for Men in Recovery.
We spoke about important topics that many communities struggle to speak up such as alcohol and drug addictions. We also discussed the importance of men emotional wellbeing because it is something not discussed very often.
2019-06-1247 min
Cancer Docs TalkEpisode 4: Advances in SarcomasHost Gilberto Lopes interviews Dr. Jonathan Trent on the latest research news in the treatment of sarcomas, and they discuss Sylvester’s DePICT Trial which involves state-of-the-art molecular analysis of metastatic tumors.
2018-07-1115 min