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The Zac Clark ShowUFC Veteran Jared Gordon: 10 Years Sober, Overdose, Fatherhood, and the Fight After the CageJared “Flash” Gordon is a UFC veteran known for his grit, longevity in the sport, and a career that defied the odds — not just in the cage, but in life. Before he became a professional fighter, Jared survived 13 treatment centers, 8 arrests, and a felony case in Florida where he was facing 25-to-life. In 2015, he overdosed and woke up in a hospital bed, finally ready to change his life forever. Now, nearly a decade into a successful UFC career and 10 years sober, Jared talks to Zac about the fight that didn’t stop when the drugs did...
2025-12-3045 minThe Zac Clark ShowThe Truth About Kratom: What It Is, Why It’s Everywhere, and Who It’s HurtingKratom is everywhere – in gas stations, bodegas, vape shops, and even pharmacies. But most people don’t actually know what it is.In this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac and Jay break down the truth about kratom: what it is, how it works in the brain, and why treatment centers across the country are seeing a sharp rise in kratom-related addiction and relapse.This is not a PSA and it’s not an attack on people who say kratom has helped them. It’s an honest conversation grounded...
2025-12-1622 minThe Zac Clark ShowWhat Your Brain Could Be Telling You: Dr. David Rowe on Neuropsychology, Psych Tests & RecoveryWhat is neuropsychology? What does a psychological test actually measure? And what if it were possible to understand how we learn, think, and behave in a totally non-judgmental, deeply informative way?This week on The Zac Clark Show, we sit down with Dr. David Rowe, Director of Neuropsychology at United Assessment, to demystify the entire world of psychoeducational testing. Dr. Rowe explains how these assessments uncover the real story behind attention issues, learning differences, and emotional struggles — and why missed diagnoses often push people toward anxiety, shame, and even drugs and alcohol as a wa...
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Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Corners | Zac Clark - How Long Until the First Pitch?Vic Verchereau welcomes Zac Clark, who is General Manager at Lansing Lugnuts.
Games have been going in Lansing since they broke ground for the Capital Building in 1872, but 30 years ago, a new game was brought to downtown Lansing... minor league baseball! Business deals and family memories have been made ever since! The Lansing Lugnuts franchise is among the nation's most successful, and 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of baseball on Michigan Avenue.
After joining the Lugnuts as Assistant General Manager, Dansville Michigan native, Zac Clark, moved up to General Manager in January 2023. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan Un...
2025-12-0541 minThe Zac Clark ShowThanksgiving Sober Edition: Going Home in Early Sobriety, Embarrassing Stories & Real GratitudeThanksgiving can be beautiful – and brutal – especially in early sobriety. In this special Thanksgiving Sober Edition, Zac and Jay bring in guests Grace Adams (Release Marketing Director & former client), Dave Megenis (VP of Outreach & Continuing Care at Wellbridge, a leading addiction treatment and recovery center), and Michael Ahearn (Wellbridge Addiction Treatment & Research) to talk about:Going home in early sobrietyNavigating family dynamics during the holidaysEmbarrassing Thanksgiving storiesGratitude that actually feels realStaying grounded through holiday stressIf you’re sober, sober-curious, or simply trying to hav...
2025-11-2544 minThe Zac Clark ShowFrom Heroin to Marathons: How Kellen Matthews-Thompson Rebuilt His LifeIn this episode, we sit down with Kellen Matthews-Thompson – Philly runner, content creator, father, husband, and the founder of Recovery Run Club. Before his life revolved around miles, marathons, and community, Kellen spent over a decade in the grip of opioid addiction. He began using in his teens, eventually turning to IV drugs in his twenties. His life unraveled – until a doctor in treatment connected the dots between the chemistry of the runner’s high and the brain’s need for relief. Something clicked.From that moment, Kellen started running. First one mile. Then another...
2025-11-111h 09The Zac Clark ShowYouTube Star Cody Ko on Addiction, Extremes & Why He’s Running the New York City MarathonCody Ko is a Canadian YouTuber, comedian, podcaster, and DJ who has built one of the internet’s biggest comedy empires – from viral reaction videos and the Tiny Meat Gang podcast to a fanbase of over six million subscribers. But in recent years, Cody has revealed another side of himself — one defined by discipline, endurance, and purpose.In this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Cody opens up about running the 2025 New York City Marathon in support of the Release Recovery Foundation, raising money to help people struggling with addiction get access to treatment. He sha...
2025-10-2840 minThe Zac Clark ShowRenowned NYU Professor Created a Test That Teaches You Who You Are | Suzy Welch on Becoming YouWhat if there was a test that could actually tell you who you are – or even better, who you’re meant to become?In this episode, Zac and Jay explore Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career, the groundbreaking philosophy and curriculum developed by Suzy Welch – New York Times bestselling author, award-winning NYU professor, podcaster, innovator, and trusted mentor helping individuals and organizations pursue lives of meaning and flourishing.Suzy’s Becoming You course became NYU’s most popular business school class ever, sparking a worldwid...
2025-10-141h 20The Zac Clark ShowTeen Addiction, Mental Health & Healing Families: Mike Giresi, Chief Clinical Officer, Family FirstMike Giresi was an All-American high school football player with a bright future, until crippling anxiety and panic attacks after graduation led him to alcohol. What began as self-medication spiraled into heroin addiction, multiple overdoses, and rehab.In this episode, Mike shares his journey through the darkest chapters of addiction and his hard-fought recovery. His transformation became a calling: helping others heal. He began working with adults facing trauma and PTSD before focusing on adolescents, even traveling to India to study yoga and meditation to integrate mind-body approaches into his work.
2025-10-011h 13The Zac Clark ShowNFL QB to Healthcare CEO: BJ Coleman on Sports, Leadership, and Life’s Toughest PivotsIn this episode, Zac sits down with BJ Coleman – former NFL quarterback, author of The Pivot, and CEO of Pivotal Health Partners – for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and life after the game.BJ traces his journey from being a highly recruited high school quarterback to playing at the University of Tennessee, then transferring to the struggling program at UT Chattanooga – where he reinvented his career, leading to being drafted by the Green Bay Packers. His quarterback odyssey laid the seeds for life after football, learning valuable lessons about building teams, the essence of lea...
2025-09-241h 01The Zac Clark ShowSkateboarding, Mental Health & the Berlin Marathon 2025 | KJ Dillard & Release’s Soo SaxtonNew York City brings people together in unexpected ways. In this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with KJ Dillard -- an influencer, model, and skater just days away from running the 2025 Berlin Marathon to raise money for the Release Recovery Foundation -- and Soo-Hwan ‘Soo’ Saxton, an accomplished skater and Release Recovery team member whose recovery story is deeply rooted in skateboarding and mental health advocacy.They share how skateboarding became a lifeline during struggles with addiction, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, why the skate community still carries stigma around mental heal...
2025-09-1725 minThe Zac Clark ShowThe Shadow of 9/11: Matthew Bocchi on Sobriety, Survival, and Inspiring OthersAt 9 years old, Matthew Bocchi lost his father in the North Tower on 9/11. At 23, he got sober. In between were years of grief, addiction, and a secret he carried alone – sexual abuse by a family member. In this raw conversation, Matthew and Zac trace the line from trauma to addiction to recovery, and how speaking the truth can save lives. Matthew shares the call that changed everything, the moment of clarity that led him to treatment, holding his abuser accountable, and the work he does now – speaking to schools across the country, offering kids language and hope. It’s a stor...
2025-09-1057 minThe Zac Clark ShowHollywood, Fame & Mental Health: Stephanie Szostak’s Journey of Self-DiscoveryAt 30, Stephanie Szostak made the bold decision to pursue acting – despite the long odds of success and the skeptics who questioned the move. Audiences soon came to know her from The Devil Wears Prada, her turn opposite Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in Dinner for Schmucks, and her role in Marvel’s Iron Man 3. But beyond the red carpets and film sets, Stephanie has carved out another identity: author and advocate for mental health, resilience, and self-discovery.In this conversation with, Stephanie opens up about:Her leap from business school and Chanel to modeling and then...
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Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery StoriesZac Clark | From Heroin, Alcohol, & Crack Addiction to Residential Rehab, AA, & Rehab CEOThis is Zac Clark’s raw addiction recovery story—his journey from heroin, alcohol, and crack use to over a decade of sobriety. Zac opens up about childhood experiences, battling a brain tumor, opioid addiction, relapse, and the turning points that led to founding Release Recovery. A powerful mental health and addiction recovery story about hope, resilience, and lasting change.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Zac: https://www.instagram.com/zwclark/, https://www.instagram.com/thezacclarkshow/, https://www.tiktok.com/@zacwclarkRelease Recovery: https://www.releaserecovery.com...
2025-08-151h 09The Zac Clark ShowZac’s Social Media Detox, Marijuana Talk, Good vs Bad Addiction & How to Get Unstuck: Zac & JayZac and Jay are keeping it in-house this time, pulling back the curtain on the podcast’s growth and the community they’re working to build. With a plant doling out life lessons and Zac’s self-imposed social media ban (for now), they dive into how stepping back from the online world has been a game-changer for his mental health. They also get real about marijuana – why it’s not always as harmless as it seems, especially for younger people. Plus, they discuss the work it takes to break bad habits, find joy, and take care of yourself, even when life...
2025-08-1253 minThe Zac Clark ShowJimmy Drago: 8 Drug Overdoses, Sobriety, and His Journey to a UFC DreamMMA fighter Jimmy Drago joins The Zac Clark Show just weeks before stepping into the cage for the biggest fight of his life — a shot at a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series.But before the cage came chaos: By 19, Jimmy had survived eight overdoses, been revived by Narcan four times, fought in underground clubs in Hunts Point, and lost his father – a decorated 9/11 hero – to addiction after 21 years sober. Through it all, his mother never gave up on him.In this raw and powerful conversation, Jimmy shares his journey from shooting dope in a Bron...
2025-08-061h 03The Zac Clark ShowScott Strode & The Phoenix: From Addiction to Building a Recovery Community of Nearly 1 MillionThis week on The Zac Clark Show, we sit down with Scott Strode — founder of The Phoenix, a free national sober active community that’s approaching one million members and nearly 90,000 events strong. But behind those staggering numbers is a deeply personal story.Scott opens up about the childhood trauma that led him to substance use at age 11, the fractured worlds he navigated between his father’s instability and his mother’s high-powered career, and the early moments of sobriety that ultimately changed his life — not in a treatment center, but in a boxing gym.What start...
2025-07-221h 00The Zac Clark ShowJeff Halevy on Trauma at 14, Addiction, Grief, and Building a New Vision for Wellness Through TechJeff Halevy has lived many lives. After surviving a childhood brain tumor and living with undiagnosed PTSD, he poured himself into achievement – becoming an award-winning, multi-exit entrepreneur in health, wellness, and technology. He built businesses at the intersection of fitness and behavior change, served as a correspondent for NBC’s Today Show, hosted the internationally syndicated Workout From Within with Jeff Halevy, and advised on Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign. Outwardly, he was thriving. Internally, he was struggling.The pressure to produce and the need to stay in motion became unsustainable. Jeff eventually hit a spiritual bo...
2025-07-161h 38The Zac Clark ShowLove, Loss, and TikTok: How Jack Ciapciak Turned Grief into ConnectionIn one of our most heartfelt conversations yet, Zac and Jay sit down with writer and grief advocate Jack Ciapciak to talk about love, loss, and healing. Jack opens up about losing his fiancé – also named Jack – just days before Christmas 2022, how it shattered his world, and how he’s slowly been rebuilding. From his years writing for the TV show Blue Bloods to the unexpected power of sharing his grief journey on TikTok, Jack brings honesty, humor, and hope to a topic so many avoid.We talk about internalized homophobia, what it means to truly l...
2025-07-0848 minThe Zac Clark ShowFinding Humor in the Dark Sh#t: Dave Manheim on Drugs, Recovery, Loss & DopeyZac and Jay sit down with Dave Manheim – creator of Dopey, the darkly hilarious and deeply moving podcast about “drugs, addiction, and dumb sh*t,” or as he now calls it, “the dark comedy of drug addiction.” What began as two friends swapping war stories has grown into a full-blown cultural force, with a diehard community, celebrity guests, and an archive of the funniest, most heartbreaking, and most brutally honest stories in the recovery world.Dave talks about launching Dopey just four months into sobriety with his late co-host Chris, the tragedy that reshaped the show, and why humor...
2025-07-011h 02The Zac Clark ShowFrom Addiction to NFL Stardom to Walking Away from $32M: Darren Waller on What Matters NowFormer NFL star Darren Waller joins The Zac Clark Show to share his raw, unfiltered story of recovery. From overdosing on opiates in a grocery store parking lot just miles from the Ravens facility to becoming one of the league’s top tight ends with the Raiders and Giants, Darren opens up about the real battle—his addiction, the search for identity, and the haunting realization that no amount of money, fame, or success can fill the hole inside.He walks us through the peaks and valleys—stocking shelves at Sprouts during a 14-month suspension, making the Pro Bo...
2025-06-181h 06The Zac Clark ShowFather’s Day Special | Doug Clark (Zac’s Dad)Father’s Day SpecialThis week, Zac sits down with his dad, Doug Clark, for a powerful Father’s Day conversation—joined by Jay, who brings his own experience as a son and a father to the table. Together, they unpack what it means to show up for family, especially when love gets tested.From Zac’s baseball days and early signs of addiction to arrests, rehabs, recovery, and rebuilding trust, this episode explores the messy, beautiful reality of fatherhood and resilience. Zac and Doug speak candidly about the impact of Zac’s substance use disorder o...
2025-06-111h 16The Zac Clark ShowCraig Robinson: From Bachelorette Fame to Saving Lives with the Marchman ActBefore he was a lawyer helping families navigate addiction treatment, Craig Robinson was living a double life—reality TV fame, courtroom success, and a cocaine addiction he kept hidden from everyone.In this honest, deeply personal conversation, Craig joins The Zac Clark Show to talk about what no one saw behind the camera: the collapse of his legal career, a suicide attempt in a Philadelphia condo, and the moment in a car with his father that finally cracked him open.He shares how asking for help was the first step in fighting his way back—and...
2025-06-041h 14The Zac Clark ShowThis Doctor Believes Diet Could Heal Mental Health Disorders and Addiction | Dr. Matt BernsteinDr. Matt Bernstein isn’t just a psychiatrist—he’s on the frontlines of a quiet revolution in mental health care. In this episode, Zac and Jay sit down with the founder of Accord, a pioneering residential program in Massachusetts that treats serious mental health conditions by healing the body first. The conversation starts with the question: What is metabolic psychiatry?—and opens into a raw, deeply personal, and paradigm-shifting journey.We talk about why food, sleep, movement, and mindfulness aren’t just wellness buzzwords but powerful interventions for anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and even addiction. Dr...
2025-05-271h 13The Zac Clark ShowA Mother, A Daughter, and the Power of Recovery | Molly Bierman and Nancy AshcroftThis week, Zac and Jay sit down with mother-daughter duo Nancy Ashcroft and Molly Bierman for one of the most raw and emotional episodes yet. Molly’s story of addiction began in high school and spiraled quickly—through daily cocaine use, multiple treatment centers, and years of chaos. But this isn’t just her story. It’s Nancy’s too.Together, they open up about the pain of addiction, the shame and stigma families endure, and the complexity of a parent’s love. Nancy shares what it was like to get midnight phone calls from drug dealers, to feel help...
2025-05-201h 12The Zac Clark ShowBehind the Reality TV Curtain: Carl Radke on Sobriety, Redemption, and Showing UpCarl Radke’s journey to recovery happened in front of millions. As a cast member on Bravo’s Summer House, his struggles with alcohol, cocaine, grief, and identity became national conversation. But behind the reality TV persona was a man battling real pain, quietly losing control.In this powerful episode of The Zac Clark Show, Carl sits down with Zac and Jay for an unfiltered conversation about the long road to recovery — and the moment he knew he had to change. He opens up about losing his brother to addiction, the guilt he carried, the im...
2025-05-131h 15The Zac Clark ShowWhat a Renowned Cardiologist Has Learned About Health and Life After 40 Years | Dr. Sheldon GoldbergIn this special episode on wisdom, Zac and Jay sit down with Dr. Sheldon Goldberg — known affectionately as Dr. G — a pioneering interventional cardiologist whose medical career spans over five decades. Dr. Goldberg serves as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of Cardiovascular Education and Research at Pennsylvania Hospital. With over 150 publications, 8,000 citations, and a central role in the groundbreaking STRESS trial that helped establish the use of coronary stents, Dr. Goldberg’s impact on the field is both deep and lasting.Together, they explore not just t...
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Bachelor Happy HourZac Clark on Sobriety, Friendship, and MarathonsToday on “Happy Hour,” we have Zac Clark from Clare and Tayshia’s season of “The Bachelorette.” We kick off our first-ever episode with Zac by discussing his journey to sobriety and his friendship with Joe. From the how-tos of sobriety to the story behind Zac and Grant Ellis’s father connecting over being sober, Zac is telling it all. Then, we get into Zac’s foundations for substance abuse recovery and how he became interested in running marathons. Plus, Zac tells us all about his new podcast and reflects on his time on “The Bachelorette.” Tune in now and be sure to sub...
2025-05-0634 minThe Zac Clark ShowLONDON MARATHON RECAP: 70 Degree Heat, Traveling Sober, and AA Lives EverywhereZac and Jay unpack Zac’s grueling 70° London Marathon: the exhaustion, the jetlag, the missed PR — and the unexpected wins that had nothing to do with time. They talk sober travel, hitting AA meetings abroad, and how running connects to the bigger work of recovery and showing up for yourself.There’s also a special appearance from Release’s Grace Adams, who traveled to London to capture it all. She shares what it was like standing sober on the same London streets where she once spiraled — and what it really means to face your past withou...
2025-05-0233 minThe Zac Clark ShowMinisode: Jay Unfiltered — Sober Dad Life (and Popping Zyns in All the Wrong Places)With Zac in London for the marathon, Jay takes the mic for a raw and reflective solo episode—joined off-camera by producer Sarah Prazmark—for a candid conversation about addiction, language, parenting, and the lingering pull of substances like nicotine.Jay opens up about his 17 years of sobriety, the complicated feelings he still has around the word “addict,” and the stigma that continues to shape how we talk about recovery. From parenting with past addictions to the normalization of substances like weed, alcohol, and nicotine, this conversation touches on the deep, often uncomfortable questions about identity, control, and how...
2025-04-3035 minThe Zac Clark ShowWhat Parents Get Wrong: Hard Truths from John Lieberman, Adolescent Recovery ExpertJohn Lieberman has spent the last 30 years helping teens and families navigate the most complex emotional terrain imaginable—addiction, anxiety, depression, and everything in between. As CEO of Visions Treatment Centers, John is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in adolescent behavioral health. Visions is a unique program that not only offers extended care but also includes a sober high school for teens struggling with substance use disorder and mental health issues.He joins Zac and Jay to talk about what’s really going on with young people today—and what par...
2025-04-241h 11The Zac Clark ShowDr. Cara Poland: A National Voice for Mothers, Compassion, and the Fight for Better Addiction CareThis week on The Zac Clark Show, we’re joined by Dr. Cara Poland—an addiction medicine physician, educator, and national policy leader who’s been on the front lines of treating substance use disorder with science, compassion, and urgency. Dr. Poland works across every level of the system: running a clinic that supports pregnant and parenting people, training the next generation of doctors, and advising lawmakers on how to use opioid settlement funds to actually save lives.In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover:Why the language we use—addict vs. person with sub...
2025-04-151h 22The Zac Clark ShowSelf-Help Doesn’t Work (But This Does): The Alexis Haines Recovery StoryAlexis Haines joins The Zac Clark Show for a conversation about transformation, service, and what long-term recovery really looks like. At just 18, Alexis became a public figure through her involvement in what the media dubbed The Bling Ring—a moment that could have defined her life. Instead, it became the catalyst for change.Now, with 14 years of sobriety, Alexis works in the behavioral healthcare field, helping individuals and families navigate the complex realities of addiction and mental health. In this episode, we talk about trauma, healing, internal family systems therapy, the importance of service wo...
2025-04-081h 05The Zac Clark ShowDrew Robinson: Former MLB Player's 20 Hours Between Life and Death—and the Mission That Came AfterIn this raw and deeply human conversation, Zac and Jay sit down with former MLB player and mental health advocate Drew Robinson—someone whose story is almost too unbelievable to be true. In 2020, Drew survived a suicide attempt that should have ended his life. Instead, it marked the beginning of a new one.Drew walks us through the silent buildup to that night: the injury that ended his season, the breakup that broke his heart, the isolation of the pandemic—and how all of it slowly pushed him toward the edge. He speaks with powe...
2025-04-021h 08The Zac Clark ShowThe Love Story Behind The Bachelor: A Father’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery | Rob EllisRob Ellis lived a double life for decades—hustling, using, surviving. To the outside world, he was successful. To his family, he was slipping away. In this raw, unflinching conversation, Rob sits down with Zac and Jay to talk about a 30-year addiction that nearly took everything—and the moment it all changed. He opens up about fatherhood, shame, forgiveness, and how his son, Grant Ellis—this season’s lead on The Bachelor—chose to tell the truth about his dad’s past on national television.What follows is a story of pain and pride, broke...
2025-03-251h 23The Zac Clark ShowJana Webb on Breath, Resilience & the Mind-Body Connection: How We Breathe Changes EverythingNote: We had a brief audio issue, but it’s resolved by 5:37. Thanks for your patience!What If Breath Could Change Everything?Jana Webb is no stranger to high performance. As a movement and injury prevention specialist for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and the creator of JOGA, she has spent years helping elite athletes optimize their bodies and minds. But a near-fatal car accident forced her to rebuild from the inside out—changing the way she sees movement, recovery, and resilience.In this episode, Jana breaks down the power of bre...
2025-03-1954 minThe Zac Clark ShowHow Far Is Too Far? Alex Honnold on Risk, Mortality, and the Cost of GreatnessAlex Honnold doesn’t just climb mountains—he defies them. The legendary free solo climber (scaling sheer rock faces without a rope or safety equipment) and star of Free Solo, the Academy Award-winning documentary, joins The Zac Clark Show for a deep dive into the psychology of risk, obsession, and resilience. Alex opens up about his all-or-nothing mentality, the dangers and discipline of climbing, and why he’s never touched alcohol. He, Zac, and Jay explore the parallels between extreme sports and recovery—how both demand total commitment, the power of consistency, and the fine line between passion and self-des...
2025-03-1159 minThe Zac Clark ShowLife After Loss: Amanda Kloots on Grief, Faith, and Finding Love AgainBroadway star, TV host, and entrepreneur Amanda Kloots was already a public figure, but when she began sharing her husband Nick Cordero’s battle with COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic, her openness struck a deep chord. Through daily social media updates, she gave the world a raw, real-time look at love, loss, and resilience—bringing the often private and painful experience of grief into the open to help others process their own. Since then, she has continued to be a beacon of hope and healing, using her platform to spark important conversations about moving forward after trag...
2025-03-0559 minThe Zac Clark ShowProvider Spotlight: Andrew Roberts – From Crack Addiction in 1980s NYC to CEO of a Top Treatment CenterWhat are the odds of getting a random LinkedIn message that leads you back to the very place where you rebuilt your life? For Andrew Roberts, CEO of High Watch Recovery Center, that’s exactly what happened.High Watch Recovery Center, founded in 1939, is one of the longest-standing nonprofit addiction treatment centers in the U.S., rooted in 12-step recovery and dedicated to helping people heal through spiritual, clinical, and holistic approaches.In this powerful conversation, Andrew takes us through his decades-long sobriety journey—from getting sober at 20, drinking agai...
2025-02-251h 05The Zac Clark ShowWho Gets Therapy in America? The Fight for Equal Care | Damian Travier, Executive Director of APFMental health access isn’t equal, and Damian Travier is working to change that. As the Executive Director of Access Psychology Foundation—a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to culturally competent mental health care for underserved communities—Damian is on a mission to close the gap for young people of color by providing free training for educators, funding therapy for those in need, and breaking down systemic barriers. In this powerful conversation, he and Zac dive into the reality of mental health stigma in marginalized communities, the critical role of representation in treatment, and why addressing mental health early can ch...
2025-02-1856 minThe Zac Clark ShowBuilding a Multi-Million Dollar Empire with a Mental Health Mission: Rhone CEO Nate CheckettsThis week, Zac sits down with Nate Checketts, founder and CEO of Rhone, a brand that combines high-performance apparel with a strong sense of purpose. They explore how mental fitness plays a central role in both Nate’s personal journey and the mission of his brand. Nate shares how Rhone is committed to inspiring men and women to take care of their physical and mental health, going beyond creating apparel.
From growing up as the son of the former president of the New York Knicks to navigating a diabetes diagnosis and building a business with a deeper pur...
2025-02-041h 02The Zac Clark ShowWild Stories, Painful Truths, and Second Chances: Zac and JayIn this special 40th episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with TZCS producer, sometime co-host, and longtime friend, Jay Devore, for an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation. Having been part of Zac's journey since his first days in New York and early sobriety, Jay shares the wild, raw, and sometimes hilarious stories that have shaped their friendship. From an unforgettable car-trunk childbirth on the streets of New York to Zac’s infamous gallbladder saga, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping moments and heartfelt reflections.
Together, Zac and Jay explore the parallels between parenthood and recovery, th...
2025-01-281h 01The Zac Clark ShowInk, Drugs, and Redemption: Snuffy’s Journey from Dealer to Celebrity Tattoo Artist and SculptorIn this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with renowned tattoo artist and sculptor Julius Margulies, a.k.a. Snuffy, to explore his powerful story of recovery and artistic transformation. Snuffy, who has inked celebrities like Pete Davidson and Machine Gun Kelly, shares how his creative explosion post-recovery helped him break free from past struggles.
With his unique approach to tattoo design, requiring clients to submit personal stories or essays before he creates custom, meaningful artwork, Zac and Julius dive deep into the role of art in healing, mental health, the importance of self-expression, a...
2025-01-2155 minThe Zac Clark ShowMinisode: NFL’s A.J. Brown's Viral Book Moment and What Critics Don’t Get About Mental HealthIn this mini-episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac and TZCS producer Jay Devore chat about A.J. Brown's viral moment reading a book on the Eagles' sidelines and what it says about mental health in sports. They break down why taking care of your mind is just as important as physical training, share stories about mindfulness, and discuss how self-care is changing the game for athletes. A.J. Brown’s simple act of reading to maintain a positive mental state sparked a viral reaction—drawing criticism, confusion, and conversation. But most importantly, it pushed the topic of mental heal...
2025-01-1525 minThe Zac Clark ShowExpert Nutritionist Believes the Key to Sobriety Is What You Eat | Dr. Brooke SchellerWhat if your diet could transform the way you drink—or even help you quit altogether? This idea lies at the heart of Dr. Brooke Scheller’s innovative work. As a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and founder of Functional Sobriety, she is redefining the recovery conversation through the power of nutrition.
Dr. Scheller, author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink, isn’t just offering nutrition tips—she’s revolutionizing what recovery can look like. By shining a spotlight on the alarming links between alcohol and cancer and explaining how cravings often stem from blood sugar, not...
2025-01-141h 05The Zac Clark ShowA Parent’s Mission To Overcome The Tragedy Of Addiction: Honoring Nic PaganoOn January 23rd at City Winery, we honor the life of Nic Pagano through a night of music and community. After losing Nic to an accidental overdose in 2021, his father, Rich Pagano, has turned unimaginable grief into a mission to raise awareness and provide hope. The Nic Pagano LGBTQIA+ Scholarship for Recovery is not only a tribute to Nic’s memory but also a lifeline for others in need of treatment, particularly in the LGBTQIA+ community.
In this deeply emotional episode, Rich shares his family's journey through Nic’s struggles with substance use disorder. He opens up abou...
2025-01-071h 13The Zac Clark ShowRich Vos: Breaking the Rules of Comedy, Sobriety Myths, and Why Recovery is Life’s Best PunchlineOn this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with comedy legend Rich Vos for a raw, wild, and insightful conversation. With 38 years of sobriety under his belt, Rich opens up about his battle with substances, the pivotal moment that drove him to recovery, and the incredible life he's built since then. Known as the first white comic on Def Comedy Jam, Rich recounts breaking barriers in the comedy world and the lessons he's learned from decades in the industry.
The conversation touches on Rich's groundbreaking Amazon comedy special, Rich Vos Anonymous, which made history...
2024-12-311h 10The Zac Clark ShowBuilding a Media Empire: Betches Co-Founder Jordana Abraham on Humor, Mental Health, and Life OnlineIn this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Jordana Abraham, co-founder of Betches, shares how she and her college roommates turned a satirical blog into a full-fledged media empire with over 10 million followers. Jordana talks about the power of humor in building connections, reducing feelings of isolation, and tackling real-life challenges like mental health and modern dating.
Zac and Jordana explore her journey of building Betches as three recent college graduates driven by instinct and a desire to create humorous, poignant, and provocative content for women. They discuss how the brand has grown alongside its audience and...
2024-12-1746 minThe Zac Clark ShowExpert Interventionist Shares Secrets Behind 1,000+ Successful Interventions | Jonathan RauchWhen you hear the word “intervention,” you might picture the chaotic scenes from TV shows like Intervention. But as Certified Intervention Expert Jonathan Rauch explains, interventions aren’t about chaos—they’re about connection, preparation, and healing.
In this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with Jonathan, who has led over 1,000 successful interventions, to discuss how reframing interventions as family meetings can reduce stress and create a path toward recovery. They dive into the critical role of family support, preparation, and education in addressing substance use disorders (SUD), alcohol use disorders (AUD), and mental health cha...
2024-12-1051 minThe Zac Clark ShowSex, Therapy and Addiction: NYC Therapist Reina Zelonky on Balancing Love, Family, and HealingOn this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with Reina Zelonky, a renowned New York City psychotherapist whose career spans over 13 years of helping families, couples, and young adults find healing and connection. From her impactful work at The Freedom Institute and Serenity New York to her leadership roles at Hazelden Betty Ford, Reina has built a career centered on addiction recovery, families, and relationship-building.
In their conversation, Zac and Reina discuss the challenges of balancing demanding careers with family life in New York City, the evolving roles of men and women in modern...
2024-12-0355 minThe Zac Clark ShowASK ZAC EPISODE: Holiday EditionOn this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac answers your questions about navigating the highs and lows of the holidays. Whether you’re newly sober and heading home for the first time or looking for advice on how to handle tricky family dynamics, Zac has you covered. The holidays are here, and they don’t have to be hard!
Questions we covered:
Blackout Wednesday – how do I tell old friends I am not drinking anymore?
Do you have any tips for having my recently sober boyfriend home for the holidays?
How can...
2024-11-2648 minThe Zac Clark ShowAddiction Breaks Families, Recovery Heals: Rep. Madeleine Dean and Son Harry Cunnane’s JourneyCongresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA) and her son Harry Cunnane join The Zac Clark Show for a powerful conversation about their journey through Harry’s substance use disorder and the road to recovery. Drawing from their co-authored memoir, "Under Our Roof: A Son’s Battle for Recovery, a Mother’s Battle for Her Son," they share raw insights into the challenges of addiction, the resilience of family, and the importance of breaking stigma. In Congress, Rep. Dean, a member of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Taskforce, has championed initiatives to combat the opioid crisis, increase access to mental health treatm...
2024-11-211h 05The Zac Clark ShowThe Story of Dr. Bonnie Milas: How Losing Her Children to Fentanyl Inspired Her Fight Against the Deadly EpidemicIn this powerful episode of The Zac Clark Show, Dr. Bonnie Milas shares her deeply personal journey through unimaginable tragedy and her mission to protect other families from the same fate. A cardiac anesthesiologist, intensivist, and clinical professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Milas lost both of her sons to accidental fentanyl overdoses within 15 months. Professionally, she’s on the frontlines treating patients affected by opioid use disorder, and she is a passionate advocate for the availability of naloxone—a life-saving nasal spray that can reverse opioid overdoses when administered in time.
2024-11-131h 00The Zac Clark ShowTHE MARATHON EPISODE: Transformative Stories from the TCS New York City MarathonIn this special post-TCS New York City Marathon episode, Zac, on the eve of his own 10th NYC Marathon, sits down with four inspiring runners who share how the race has transformed their lives. Each guest brings a unique story of resilience, healing, and growth. Featured guest Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners and a two-time NYC Marathon finisher, discusses his commitment to making running accessible to all through NYRR’s mission of enhancing community health. Rob, a native New Yorker and former sports executive at ESPN and NBC Sports, offers his perspective on how the marathon fo...
2024-11-061h 44The Zac Clark ShowFormer NBA Rookie Of The Year Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles | Michael Carter-WilliamsMost kids who play sports share the ultimate dream—becoming a professional athlete, performing on the biggest stage under the brightest lights. Michael Carter-Williams lived that dream. His name was called on NBA draft night, he was crowned Rookie of the Year, and he seemed destined for NBA superstardom. But life moved in a different way, and his greatest challenges would unfold far from the court. The very traits that defined him as an athlete—grit, determination, and resilience—became essential in facing not only physical injuries but also serious mental health struggles, leading him on a journey of self-d...
2024-10-151h 02
Coffee & A Good VibeZac Clark ON: Overcoming Drug Addiction, Sobriety, Hitting Rock Bottom To The Road To Recovery & Being The Leading Voice for Mental HealthZac Clark (@zwclark) is a mental health and addiction recovery advocate, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and CEO of Release Recovery (@releaserecovery), a New York-based organization providing comprehensive support for substance use disorders and mental health. He also co-founded the Release Recovery Foundation (@releaserecoveryfoundation), which removes financial barriers to treatment for underserved communities and works to destigmatize addiction.
As a board member of Caron Treatment Centers (@carontreatmentcenters), where he began his own recovery journey 12 years ago, Zac emphasizes the importance of accessible care. He gained recognition for discussing his recovery on ABC's “The Bachelorette” and uses his platform to rais...
2024-10-1555 minThe Zac Clark ShowA Better Future for Boys and Young Men: Reimagining Masculinity and the Need for Deep Friendships | Dr. Niobe Way, Renowned NYU ProfessorWhat if deep, intimate, and meaningful friendships could change the world?
Dr. Niobe Way, an internationally renowned Professor of Developmental Psychology at NYU, believes this is the path toward a more humane future. As a leading expert on what she calls the “crisis of connection” affecting boys and men in the U.S. and beyond, Dr. Way draws from over 40 years of research on social and emotional development, exploring how cultural ideologies shape child development and family dynamics.
Her research centers around three key insights: (1) boys and men deeply crave meaningful, intimate friendships, (2) our culture stigm...
2024-10-081h 12The Zac Clark ShowFrom Living An Alcoholic Double Life To Successful Entrepreneur As Founder Of FROPRO | Matt WilliamsMatt Williams fell far. He spent years living a double life—school teacher by day and bartender grappling with a growing alcohol and cocaine problem by night—yet he knew he was destined for something better.
After a life-altering DUI arrest that landed him in jail, Matt made the courageous decision to seek help, embracing sobriety and a new outlook on life. From that pivotal moment, he experienced a meteoric rise to a life worth living. Bolstered by the unwavering support of his wife, Chelsea, their strength and determination not only transformed Matt’s life b...
2024-10-021h 22The Zac Clark ShowZac Clark Reflects on 13 Years of Sobriety, the Challenge of Helping Families Recover, and the Power of Letting GoIn this introspective solo episode, Zac reflects on his 13-year sobriety anniversary and the theme of letting go. He grapples with conflicting feelings about celebrating sober milestones, questioning whether acting like a decent human being warrants praise, given the chaos he once brought to others. He shares how this time of year brings heavy feelings, remembering his last days estranged from his family, running around the streets using drugs.
Zac emphasizes the importance of sharing sobriety stories to inspire people beginning their sober journey and addresses a key aspect about recovery: unlike traditional illnesses, those most qualified...
2024-09-2427 minThe Zac Clark ShowRevolutionizing Global Mental Health: A $100 Million Commitment with Annika Sten Pärson, Co-Founder & Executive Chair of The Inner FoundationAnnika Sten Pärson is a change maker in global mental health. As the Founding Partner and Executive Chair of The Inner Foundation, she leads a global initiative with a bold commitment of over $100 million over the next 20 years, funding innovative mental health solutions and startups to address the crisis head-on.
In this episode, Annika shares her extraordinary journey from a corporate executive in Stockholm to a leading advocate for social change. With over 25 years of experience in telecoms, media, retail, and consumer goods, she made a transformative shift to focus on mental health.
Her p...
2024-09-1748 minThe Zac Clark ShowBuilding a Community One Step at a Time: Tommie Runz on Being Black, Sober, and Leading a Movement in RunningIn this episode, we sit down with Tommie Runz, a man whose journey through sobriety, fatherhood, and fitness has led him to become a powerful voice in the running and wellness community. Sober since 2017, Tommie has transformed his life through running, completing four marathons in roughly eight weeks and qualifying for the Boston Marathon in 2021. He's the founder of Chip Time Running and the creator of The Run Eat Sleep Show podcast, where he discusses all things running and wellness.
Tommie shares his story of overcoming alcohol use disorder, the impact of his father's death, and how...
2024-09-041h 07The Zac Clark ShowMission to Transform Young Men’s Mental Health: A Major Announcement with Matthew Stefanko, Founder of MANUAL, a Leading Online Mental Health Platform for Young MenWhy are men 4x more likely to die by suicide? Three times more likely to die by drug overdose?
Are young men being overlooked in the cultural shift toward greater awareness, resources, and support for mental health and wellness?
Are there enough resources and support systems in place to encourage young men to seek help when facing mental health or substance use challenges?
These questions were the catalyst for Matthew Stefanko to found MANUAL, a pioneering online platform designed to help young men navigate the complexities of mental health and personal development. Now...
2024-08-281h 01The Zac Clark ShowDoes AA Really Work? Is Anonymity Necessary and the Enduring Mystery of 12-Step Programs Nearly 100 Years Later12-Step programs are sacred spaces—revolutionary in their simplicity and accessibility. Open to anyone seeking help, with no fees or barriers to entry, they have quietly helped millions of people and exist in roughly 180 countries worldwide. Despite their global presence, they remain humble and unassuming, never positioning themselves as an organization or weighing in on public controversies. At the heart of these programs is the concept of anonymity—maintaining it at the public level to ensure that principles, not personalities or status, remain the guiding force. This commitment to anonymity has allowed 12-Step programs to thrive and support countless indi...
2024-08-2140 minThe Zac Clark ShowMichael Chernow: From Addiction to Entrepreneurial Success—The Power of Sobriety and Daily HabitsIn this deeply personal and introspective episode, we sit down with Michael Chernow, a serial entrepreneur, professional athlete, father, and husband, who recently celebrated 20 years of sobriety—a milestone marking two decades of personal growth and unwavering commitment to a better life. Michael takes us on his journey from active substance use disorder to a life transformed through the sacred practices of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps, which played a pivotal role in his recovery.
As a health and fitness expert, Michael shares how his sobriety fueled his success, not just in overcoming addiction but also in re...
2024-08-141h 09The Zac Clark ShowNYT Bestseller Billy Jensen: True Crime Stardom, Fall from Grace, and Redemption Through SobrietyBilly Jensen is an American true crime pioneer and NY Times bestselling author, renowned for using social media to solve unsolved murders and missing persons cases. He has resolved six homicides and helped locate numerous missing individuals, a journey chronicled in his bestselling book, Chase Darkness with Me: How One True Crime Writer Started Solving Murders.
As Billy’s career soared, so did his struggle with alcohol. His impressive career includes writing for top publications like Los Angeles Magazine, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times, serving as a senior producer and investigator on Crime Watch Daily, co...
2024-08-061h 20The Zac Clark ShowWeed Is Addictive, Sober Dating, and the Sober X-Factor with NYC's Dating Guru Lindsey MetselaarIs dating hard in sobriety? Should a sober person only date another sober person? Why is marijuana so fucking strong now?
In this episode, we deep-dive into the world of modern relationships with a sober lens alongside Lindsey Metselaar, the dynamic host of the hit dating podcast "We Met At Acme." An early pioneer in podcasting, Lindsey's journey began unexpectedly in 2017 after a heartbreaking breakup on her birthday led to a candid conversation with a friend about the trials and tribulations of love. This conversation sparked the creation of her now popular podcast, where...
2024-07-3150 minThe Zac Clark ShowHow 1 Glass Of Champagne Led To Alcoholism, A Road To Sobriety, And Helping Others Recover
It took Dawn Gallagher well beyond 17 years to achieve 17 years of sobriety. Growing up in Brooklyn during the gritty, rebellious 70s and 80s, Dawn was behind the bar by 19, already entangled with hard partying and dark characters. By 20, she recognized her strange relationship with alcohol. At 25, facing a stark ultimatum from her mother to either get sober or leave home, Dawn chose treatment, but this was only the beginning of a tumultuous journey marked by setbacks and hard-earned victories.
The next 15 years were a turbulent odyssey: she left a successful hospitality...
2024-07-2357 minThe Zac Clark ShowIngrid Andress Goes To Rehab, Zac Responds To Viral Backlash, And Why Rehab Is Fun – And Needs To Be
Motivated by a viral storm of comments surrounding Ingrid Andress’s controversial performance of the national anthem at MLB’s All-Star Break, Zac jumps back on to set the record straight. He shares his perspective on why Ingrid’s brutally honest public admission was both raw and courageous, and opens up about his own personal experience with rehab. Zac also digs into what the avalanche of negative comments reveals about widespread misconceptions regarding rehab and why this moment is an opportunity to change the narrative and encourage people to seek help. And by the way… rehab IS fun, and it needs...
2024-07-1919 minThe Zac Clark ShowThe Power Of Your Story, Phillies First Pitch, and The Why Of This ShowIn this heartfelt solo episode, Zac reflects on the core purpose of the podcast and why telling your story is so important. He shares the nostalgic and powerful experience of throwing out the first pitch at the Philadelphia Phillies game, the hometown team he grew up loving and continues to love today, and the broader meaning such a momentous experience carries for the recovery community.
Please listen as Zac delves into:
The Power of Your Story: How sharing your experiences can create a ripple effect that reaches and resonates with others.
Childhood Dreams...
2024-07-1625 minThe Zac Clark ShowD1 Track Star Shares Battle with Anxiety and Young Athletes' Mental Health Struggles | Olivia ArizinWith the Olympics around the corner, we sat down with a former Division 1 track & field collegiate athlete who once believed that nothing mattered more than making it to the Olympic stage.
Olivia Arizin was a star from the beginning. As a sophomore in high school, she ran the 5th best time in the nation in the 800 meter race. She was a 2-time state champion in Pennsylvania and earned All-Big East honors at Georgetown, culminating with winning the Big East Indoor Track & Field Championships.
However, behind the accolades and success...
2024-07-1054 minThe Zac Clark ShowNFL Executive Tim Schlittner Bravely Shares His Journey Through Alcoholism and Coming OutTim Schlittner is an expert communicator. The Director of Communications at the National Football League (NFL), serving as their Deputy Spokesperson, and the former Communications Director for the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the United States, he has built a hugely successful career managing perception, relationships and effective communications strategies. However, despite his professional prowess, his greatest challenge was crafting the narrative that mattered most – his own.
For years, Tim privately grappled with his sexuality and progressive alcoholism, each fueling the other on his painful journey to self-realization. Now, eight years sober and a proud mem...
2024-06-261h 00The Zac Clark ShowThe Grief Expert: How Grief Affects Your Body, Honoring Your Grief, And Moving On Isn’t Letting GoGina Moffa wants us to talk about grief. In this episode, we deep-dive into the world of healing and human connection, and trauma’s often-overlooked companion: grief.
Gina Moffa, LCSW, MA, is a licensed psychotherapist, mental health educator, and media consultant in New York City. After a succession of professional and personal losses, including her mother, Gina became inexplicably sick only to discover the profound physical toll her own grief was taking on her body. This deepened her goal to understand and normalize talking about death, grief, and the experience of loss.
Gina has dedicated her...
2024-06-181h 04The Zac Clark ShowAlcoholic By 17, Suicide Attempt And The Father Who Would Not Give Up: Father-Son Journey From Alcoholism To RecoveryThis week’s conversation is a tribute to the unwavering love and dedication of a father for his child. I sat down with Steve D’Antonio Sr. and Steve D’Antonio Jr, who openly share their family's journey through addiction. Steve Sr., a successful Wall Street executive and father of five, found himself bewildered and helpless when his son, Steve Jr., fell deep into alcohol use disorder by age 17, shaking the D’Antonio family to its core and leaving them without a clear path forward.
When families are confronted with alcohol and substance issues, how can they best sup...
2024-06-111h 09The Zac Clark ShowThe Mental Healthcare System Treats People Like Criminals | Ariela Safira, Founder of ZeeraIn this conversation, we dive into the mind of Ariela Safira, a visionary determined to revolutionize the mental health care system. Ariela is the founder of Zeera, a modern telehealth platform that aims to "spotify" mental health through the principles of group therapy and a modernized approach that speaks to today’s social media-powered society. She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, the recipient of the American Psychiatric Association’s Innovation Award, and one of Inc's Top 100 Female Founders.
With Ariela, we explore the idea of creating a "Spotify of Mental Health," the importance of educational reform in ment...
2024-06-0458 minThe Zac Clark ShowThe Youth Of America In Crisis: Solutions and Hope | Dr. Shairi Turner, Crisis Text Line Chief Health OfficerEven before the pandemic, rates of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide among our youth were steadily climbing. Dr. Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer of Crisis Text Line, is on a mission to inform, educate, and transform. Crisis Text Line, the only 24/7 nationwide crisis-intervention text-message hotline in America, boasts over 65,000 trained volunteers ready to provide support and resources to those struggling with mental health.
In my conversation with Dr. Turner, we delve into the national mental health epidemic. Despite its devastating scope, Dr. Turner's solution-oriented approach is both surprising and inspiring. We covered a wide range of topics...
2024-05-2958 minThe Zac Clark ShowThe Importance of Sex and Communication In Any Partnership | Marriage Therapist: Kristy FitzgeraldThis week’s conversation is all about RELATIONSHIPS – the things that go unsaid and the challenges of nurturing a thriving romantic relationship.
I dive into it with Marriage and Family Therapist Kristy Fitzgerald, founder of the KMF Therapy Collective. Kristy and I explore a wide range of topics including sex in relationships, sober sex and finding the right therapist. We also discuss the continued stigma for men seeking therapy, gender dynamics in couples therapy, and the impact of trauma and substance use on relationships. This insightful and relatable conversation is perfect for anyone who is in or has...
2024-05-2149 min
Un-Addiction with Nzinga Harrison, MDEpisode 15: Zac Clark (Bachelor Nation), Release RecoveryZac Clark is a mental health, wellness, and addiction recovery advocate. As Founder and CEO of Release Recovery and the founding board member of the Release Recovery Foundation, Zac Clark is dedicated to providing comprehensive, innovative, and individualized care to all those in need who can't afford care, specifically folks in underserved communities. Zac talked openly about his addiction in S16 of ABC's The Bachelorette in 2020. Follow Zac on IG: @zwclark Learn about Release Recovery: https://releaserecovery.com/ Follow Release Recovery on IG: @releaserecovery Email Release Recovery if you need help...
2024-05-2139 minThe Zac Clark ShowFrom Eating Disorder To The Toughest Decision A Mother Could Ever Make | My Sister, Kathryn Cannici
In this week’s episode, I sat down with my sister as she shared her story for the first time. Postpartum depression. Eating disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). We discussed a lot of heavy issues. I believe conversations like this will help change the world. Please give it a listen and share if you feel so inclined.
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2024-05-141h 07The Zac Clark ShowAn Epidemic Hiding In Plain Sight: Let’s Talk About Gambling with Expert Brian DolanRoughly 68 million people bet on Super Bowl LVIII this year, amounting to more than $23 billion. In 2023, the American gambling industry generated more than $65 billion in revenue. These numbers surpass the economies of many small countries.
In the United States, gambling – particularly sports betting – is here to stay and it is EVERYWHERE.
In this week’s episode, I brought in an expert with his own gambling war chest to discuss this social-cultural explosion. Brian Dolan is an Addiction Specialist and an advocate for recovery. He’s an impassioned individual with personal triumphs over gambling and substance use diso...
2024-05-0747 minThe Zac Clark ShowExpert Explains What Trauma Is And How To Face It | Dr. Carrie WilkensIn this episode, we explore groundbreaking approaches to substance use disorder, mental health and trauma with Dr. Carrie Wilkens, founder of Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), award-winning author, and a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. Dr. Wilkens champions a compassionate, evidence-based methodology that challenges traditional treatment paradigms. She emphasizes individual needs, advocating for non-confrontational approaches at the intersection of science and kindness.
Dr. Wilkens delves into the profound influence of trauma on personal narratives and shares strategies to confront and conquer its effects...
2024-04-3057 min
The Zac Clark ShowThe Hard Conversations That Need To Be Had ... Welcome To The Zac Clark ShowWe need the right voices to be heard now more than ever - Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, Trauma, Suicide, Recovery. These are the hard issues of our time. Welcome to the Zac Clark Show.
2024-04-1618 min
The Best Paragraph I've Read...Mascots? Color? Caitlin Clark!!! Statistics Suggest Picking Your NCAA Bracket By Mascot or Color. Good Idea? What's It Like to Be the Men Who Guard Caitlin Clark? March Madness Is Here!The Best Paragraph I've Read:
Filling out brackets for the NCAA tournament is a rite of March.
It’s also a famously inexact science, where the grandmother who picks teams based on their mascots has as good a chance of winning as the analytics geek who spent hours poring over team sheets.
You could reference the Madness Machine, The Wall Street Journal’s bracket generator based on reams of data from the NCAA and basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy. Or you could go for a more subjective approach: Is red your favorite color? Are you...
2024-03-0744 min
Flavor Balance HEAT! Hot Sauce PodcastEP22: CLARK OLMSTED - Scovilled.comClaire, Zac and Spike chat with CLARK OLMSTED – Owner of the Scovilled.com
Check out Clark's’s Instagram here: http://www.scovilled.com
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2024-01-251h 24
Capstone Conversation by Jared AschTackling Homelessness Through The HomeMore Project with Founder Zac Clark - EPISODE 20
Today Jared welcomes Zac Clark, the Founder and Executive Director of the HomeMore Project. Zac discusses his journey into combating homelessness after moving to San Francisco and witnessing the severity of the crisis first-hand. He explains how the idea of the makeshift backpack, equipped with a solar panel for phone charging and other essential items, came about and its impact thus far. Zac also shares the challenges faced, including theft and distribution, and the future expansion plans for the project. Additionally, they discuss the program's focus on education and long-term goals for transitional housing projects. Zac emphasizes the importance o...
2024-01-0326 min
Rooted Recovery Stories"The Bank Teller Saved My Life" with Zac Clark | Rooted Recovery Stories #126Business owner, Bachelorette contestant and avid Philly sports fan, Zac Clark, is joining this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories to share his road to sobriety. His story goes from a charmed childhood and high school keg parties in the woods, to intense college parties and attempts to hide addiction while maintaining a marriage.
Zac Clark’s addiction journey began as a teenager trying to have fun and party with friends, but initially, Zac felt that there was no problem that needed to be addressed. Later, the discovery, removal, and pain medicines received after a brain tumor added new...
2023-10-121h 18
The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous PodcastAlmost Famous In Depth: Zac ClarkBen and Ashley are ready to go IN DEPTH with a member of Bachelor Nation whose story needs to be told… Zac Clark. We talk to Zac about his journey through addiction, which inspires Ben to open up about his own struggles with drug abuse. Zac gets real about his experience in his first marriage, and authentically shares the details about why that relationship fell apart. And we hear about his time on The Bachelorette from his point of view, all the way through to his proposal to Tayshia. Plus, we hear about Zac’s...
2023-09-081h 09
The Resilient LifeZac Clark: Hope After Addiction - The Gift of Being SoberFrom rock bottom of getting high behind his closed office door to nearly 12 years sober. Making recovery accessible for those who need it most. Running a non-profit foundation, and running marathons in his spare time.CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media:Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion FoundationMEET Zac ClarkZac Clark InstagramZac Clark TwitterRelease Recovery websiteRelease Recovery Foundation websiteRelease Recovery Foun...
2023-06-131h 07
The SqueezeZac Clark: The Miracle of Recovery Never Gets OldTW: addiction, overdose, and body dysmorphia
When conceptualizing The Squeeze, your hosts knew it was going to be people like Zac who make it special. Today, they are joined by dream guest Zac Clark, founder and CEO of Release Recovery, a full-service substance use disorder and mental health organization that offers transitional living, interventions, case management, and other essential family and recovery support services. This episode is very personal, as Zac shares his history with addiction, rehab, and recovery, and Tay shares more about her family’s experience with addiction. Zac discusses his time in the hospital after being diagnosed with a...
2023-05-1753 min
The Mayo Lab PodcastEntrepreneur and Recovery Champion Zac Clark: How Students, Families Find RecoveryZac Clark is recognizable to many from his appearance in season 16 of The Bachelorette. On that show, he opened up about his sobriety, which came after struggling with drug addiction. Since then, Zac has been more than just open; he’s taken action to help others as a recovery and mental health advocate—including cofounding Release Recovery, an addiction recovery program in Westchester, New York, in 2017. After 11 years in behavioral healthcare, Zac thought he’d seen it all—until he embarked on a recent college tour. He found, as David would say, that “things have changed.” College students are desperate fo...
2023-02-281h 04
Kreatures Of Habit PodcastZac Clark: The Small Habits That Will Turn Your Life AroundZac Clark is an American mental health and addiction recovery advocate and the co-founder and CEO of Release Recovery, a New York-based addiction and mental health recovery program, and the founding board member for Release Recovery Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides scholarships for treatment to those who cannot afford it.
In 2016 Clark founded Release Recovery, starting with one inpatient facility and expanding to three in the greater New York City area, offering customizable recovery plans including recovery coaching, sober companion, case management, safe transport and intervention services. In 2020, he developed the nonprofit arm, Release Recovery Foundation...
2022-11-1753 min
Ali on the Run ShowZac Clark, Co-Founder of the Release Recovery Foundation "I was in New York, and I went out and I had this experience of watching people run this marathon, and I broke down. I was like, 'Holy shit, this is the most powerful thing I've ever seen.'" To legions of adoring fans, Zac Clark is known as the winner of Season 16 of The Bachelorette, who got engaged to Tayshia Adams. But today, we are getting to know Zac, beyond the Bachelorette. We meet the young Zac who grew up in New Jersey, and the Zac who discovered he had a brain...
2022-08-251h 16
Off The Cuff with Danny LoPrioreFrom Rock Bottom To Recovery with Zac ClarkHow does a person go from lifelong substance abuse to getting clean and starting an addiction recovery nonprofit (not to mention starring on “The Bachelorette”), all in just ten years? I sat down with Zac Clark to find out. “I know today the truth about my existence, which is whatever I've been through is my most important and greatest asset. And it gives me, I believe, an advantage against the world. It's just good to be here.” In this episode, Zac shares his story – including a brain tumor, convincing a doctor to remove his...
2022-06-151h 00
Trading SecretsZac Clark’s Reset, from Rock Bottom & Rehab, to Founding the Release Recovery GroundWe know Zac Clark from his beautiful love story on The Bachelorette with his fiancé Tayshia Adams, who now co-hosts The Bachelorette with Jason’s fiancé Kaitlyn Bristowe. But on this episode, Zac discusses his days before the beautiful love story, specifically the dark chapters of his history which lead him down the road of excessive drinking, drugs and addiction. Zac talks about what he did as an addict to hide his addiction, how he paid for the drugs, and the scary things he learned about the illegal business of drug dealing. His life story takes a dark turn to a...
2021-08-091h 14
Talking It OutExclusive: Zac Clark on Hitting Rock Bottom, Going on ‘The Bachelorette’ Sober, and Betting on HimselfIn part two of Mike and Bryan’s exclusive interview with Bachelor Nation’s Zac Clark, Zac discusses what it was like at his lowest point and why he had to get punched in the face to become a humble man. Zac also opens up about his concerns with going on “The Bachelorette” sober and why he thinks it ended up giving him a competitive edge. Plus, Zac talks about why addiction doesn’t discriminate and shares which combination of therapy, medicine, and support groups finally got him sober. Learn more about Release Recovery. Don’t forge...
2021-04-2632 min