Sobertown Podcast
Addiction/Recovery
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About Sobertown
Sobertown is a growing community of like-minded people in recovery helping others start or maintain their sobriety.
We refer to ourselves as “Sober Warriors” because the fight against addiction is a grisly battle that takes no prisoners. Real people die every day from complications and repercussions of long-term alcohol use, a tragic end that is 100% preventable through increased awareness and connection.
Alcohol is so pervasive and normalized in our culture that it often gets a free pass into our lives when it’s really a cancer-causing drug that can slowly wreak havoc on all states of our well-being: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, vocational, and intellectual.
But we’re not here simply to shine a light on alcohol’s ugly side.
We’re forming a village of sober individuals from all walks of life that share a common goal - to support others in recovery while also increasing the dialogue around the many positive aspects of sobriety versus the darkness of addiction.
Episodes
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Host: Viv aka Sober_iThrive
Guest: Shelly-Anne
In this enlightening episode of Sobertown Podcast, our guest Shelly-Anne and our host Viv (@sober_ithrive), both internationally certified professional addiction recovery and life coaches, join forces to delve into the intricacies of sober coaching. As they explain, sober coaches are more than just guides; they are allies in the recovery journey, providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment that fosters personal growth and self-discovery.
This episode also addresses the many modalities and differences between a sober coach and a therapist, counselor, or sponsor and how to seek a certified professional sober coach, which empowers individuals to develop their own critical thinking skills and take charge of their recovery.
More about Shelly-Anne
Shelly-Anne Mckay is a master mentor coach with over three decades of experience in coaching, consulting, and media production. As the owner of a private practice and co-founder of an international coaching agency, she has guided thousands toward their sense of purpose and fulfillment. Shelly-Anne serves as the Director for Coach Credentialing and Certification for the International Association for Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute, ensuring coaches meet the global standards set by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC).
Holding multiple international certifications and accreditations, Shelly-Anne's expertise spans Addiction and Recovery, Functional Medicine, Executive Leadership, and Corporate Development. Her journey began when she collapsed from exhaustion and stress in her early 30s, leading her to work with a coach who inspired her to find a better way to live. Shelly-Anne is now committed to helping others achieve balance and optimal performance in their personal and professional lives.
Unalome Agency Website: www.unalomeagency.comHealing Hive Website: www.recoveryemotionaleating.com
LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No Matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Host: Todd Crafter
Todd is an Aussie who is a husband and father of 2 first. He’s a Personal trainer and works as a Chiropractor. He loves the outdoors, camping, riding bikes, motorcycles and is a fitness fanatic. Todd is also a self described introvert.
Todd writes and narrates all of the Sobertown’s Education Center Modules: Sober Toolboxes, Fighting Cravings, Building Mindsets and Your Body on Booze. Todd is also a Sobertown Podcast contributor.
Todd is a self-described introvert. In the first 9 months of meeting him on the I Am Sober platform he only posted 3 times and you'd rarely see a comment from him. But when it comes to having a passion for Sobriety, Todd is a Powerhouse with an amazing mind and mindset! His Recovery Modules (Sober Toolbox, Fighting Cravings, Building Mindsets, and Your Body On Booze) are full of research, facts and explanations that are unique and specifically built for Sobertown Podcast! Todd is also narrating his blogs to share on the Sobertown Podcast, eventually you'll be able to hear them all as you read! That's a double dose of learning! Boooom!!
Thank You Todd for all you do! You are a perfect example how sobriety can bring us out of our comfort zone, change our lives and onto the front lines to fight against addiction!!
Onwards Upwards My Friend!!
To contact the author please email soberaustralia@gmail.com
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Host: Viv aka Sober_iThrive
Guest: Ashleybear
Ashley is based in Toronto and started her sobriety journey in October 2020. The intent was only to go for a few months, but quickly, she realized all the benefits: less anxiety, more energy, and better mental health overall. Ashley was amazed at the community's support and soon got involved in supporting herself and others. There was so much “love and vulnerability… I found myself connecting in ways I hadn’t before.” To give back to the community that had given so much to her, she started Potentialize Studio, where she creates video content aimed at amplifying the diverse stories of sobriety to eliminate the stigma so people don’t hesitate to reach out for help. At the center of it, each episode fosters connection, diversity, and community.
Instagram
YouTube-Potentialize Studio
EP 128: Ashleybear9’s Recovery Story
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Host: Viv aka Sober_iThrive
Guest: Candice aka Whatcandicesaid
I'm a 41-year-old mom of two girls. I'm a Critical Care nurse and a young breast cancer survivor. My relationship with alcohol became a cross-addiction when I couldn't come off the opioids I was prescribed when I was going through cancer and cancer treatment. I have been sober now for just over 6 months. I live in Ontario, Canada. I love Miniatures and Junk Journaling. I strive to spread awareness about anything and everything I have first-hand experience with. I enjoy meeting like-minded people. I'm super humble and down-to-earth. I am accepting of everyone from all walks of life. I hope my podcast speaks to those who have gone down a similar path.
Instagram @Whatcandicesaid
TikTok Whatcandicesaid
FB Whatcandicesaid
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Host: Drifter
Guest: Marie
Hey, all… My name is Marie. I am a recovering alcoholic. Notice that I didn’t say my name is Marie and I’m a recovering alcoholic. It’s not part of my title. It’s just a piece of who I am. I am a retired teacher of Aurora Public Schools in Aurora Colorado of 28 years and retired in June 2021 after teaching through Covid. 25 of those years was at a high school in Aurora Called Hinkley High School. Urban education at its finest. If you know anything about Aurora Colorado, you may remember the theater shooting that happened years ago. That theater is 2 miles from this high school and I lost two of my former students that night in that shooting. I love to tell my story, because I believe in telling it, it keeps the shame and guilt away. God is doing amazing things in my life. And I hope and believe that it will help others. I have ADHD,I have had serious bouts of anxiety and panic. I’m a recovering Southern Baptist, and I am a Christian woman. I have a son who I am proud to say is one of my biggest supporters in life. I have put that kid through hell sometimes and he has stood by my side, holding my hand telling me he loves more than I’ll ever know. I am the founder and Director of Colorado’s pop rock choir. We started in September 2022 and we raised over $5000 to three area high schools who are hard hit by Covid and the result of not many students being in a program coupled with funding being slashed. I got the chance to perform and direct with rock Choir, Colorado and we performed Carnegie Hall in April 2022. I’ve also had the pleasure of conducting at red rocks, and in August we will be singing the national anthem at the Colorado Rockies game. I am a judge for the Colorado all-state choir. This summer I will be offering a free two week all-state choir prep camp for students in Aurora Public schools with the help of my choir members. I teach life skills through music, and I tell my stories openly and share my vulnerabilities. Whether you have an addiction or not, we can all learn from each other. We come from all walks of life, and together we are always stronger. Between a Bible study, my choir, trauma therapy, AA, the Bible, and God himself, I am a recovering alcoholic. And I will continue on this journey, and share my story, because there is hope. I know there is hope, because I am living it, and I am living proof that having faith and a higher power will result in an amazing journey you had no idea was in front of you.
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Host: Drifter
Guest: Michael aka Readykilowatt
My name is Michael. You may know me as Readykilowatt from the I Am Sober app. I took my first drink around the age of 14 and after 24 years of drinking, it was time to make a change. I had short stints of sobriety here and there, always knowing deep down that there was a serious problem but never brave enough to truly face the demons. That is until something snapped in me on 1/18/2021, the day I took my last drink. Since that day I knew that alcohol could never be an option again. Years of battling depression and anxiety took its toll on me. Self medicating with the very substance that was causing most of my problems. It really came down to life or death. I chose life.
The Pickle Song, This is a song about Acceptance
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Host: Drifter
Guest: Gary Menkes
Gary Menkes was born and raised in Port Washington, NY and struggled with alcoholism since his early teens which took him to places he never wants to go again and which took a toll on his health, relationships and professional endeavors. However, Gary completely transformed his life when he was given the gift of sobriety on May 13, 2006. Determined to break free from the cycle of self-destruction, he embarked on a remarkable journey of recovery.
Today, Gary is an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous in New York, married to the love of his life and father of two amazing children of which he owes all to his sobriety. Gary is now launching his own podcast, The Begin Again Podcast.
The mission of The Begin Again Podcast is to inspire and to showcase the incredible stories of those who have overcome addiction to achieve massive success in entrepreneurship, business professionals, athletics, and all fields and who have gained a newfound purpose in sobriety. Through authentic, inspirational, and often spiritual conversations with our guests, we aim to break the stigma around addiction and show that recovery is possible, and that sobriety can be a source of strength and resilience. We believe that by sharing these stories of redemption, we can empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, create positive change, and build a better world. Set to be launched on July 2, 2023, you can The Begin Again Podcast wherever you listen to your pods. Listen to the trailer here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VSWwikt48NBHMW4dofMU6
The Begin Again Podcast
WITH GARY MENKES Website
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Host: Viv aka Sober_iThrive
Guest: Liz McKean’
Liz McKean is a person in recovery, a yoga teacher, and the host of the Rise Recover Live Podcast alongside Bryce the Third. After years of struggling with anxiety and drinking, she discovered strength and sobriety on the yoga mat and soon found community with The Phoenix. In her current role at The Phoenix, Liz helps bring the sober, active community to people across the country and beyond through live-streaming events and digital gathering spaces. She also teaches yoga in her community and at a local treatment center. Her greatest joy is celebrating every person’s unique journey and the many pathways to recovery.
Liz's Instagram @starfishyoga
Listen to the Rise Recover Live Podcast
Download The Phoenix App
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Coping with illness and death in sobriety. Positive Recovery with Corinna
Thank you to my beautiful wingman Andy for this weeks topic - a message from beyond the grave. Corinna talks about her drinking and sober relationship with Andy, their love, his illness and their painful but amazing journey together through life and death.
Keep focussing on controlling the things you can and not resisting the things you cannot Www.sobertownpodcast.com 🍵🫖☕️💦 Chin Chin💖🙋🏻♀️
If you have any topics you would like me to cover or comments then please email me alcoholandsobriety@gmail.com
My communities are:
Sobertownpodcast.com
I Am Sober - Corinna Dotty Pot currently at 2 years.
Instagram@canamgirluk YouTube: Positive Recovery with Corinna (link in my Instagram bio)
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Host: Viv aka Sober_iThrive
Guest: Atlantice Bear Lionheart’
I am Atlantice, Bear Lionheart. I have suffered from addiction for 33 years and have been an active gang member for 30 years. This is how I beat my life and changed the outcome! I’m now an ambassador for addiction and people who suffer, an influencer, a holistic recovery coach, and a spiritual guide! I walk a path for others to heal through my guidance.
Instagram: @recovery_its_hard_but_worth_it
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Host: Viv aka Sober_iThrive
Guest: Christina aka Cheffy
Cheffy on the IAS app, Christina IRL, is a born rebel who welcomes you to the sober side of life. It ain't easy, but you can do it! Cheffy keeps sober by getting outside, connecting with sober friends, and keeping an open mind. Do what keeps you sober!
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Hi, I'm Fluffy, I have just over 38 months sobriety and this isn't my first rodeo.
I started this sober journey with the 30 Day Alcohol Experiment and joined the online This Naked Mind community. I also joined IAS (I Am Sober) as a tracking tool, not realizing there was a community, I'm trying to be more active in this community. Another community I'm active in is Boom Rethink The Drink, if you like reading about living the sober life, this community has its own library of articles on just about everything sober.
Please feel free to find me on Sobertown FB group, IAS and Boom Rethink The Drink and don't forget to check out sobertownpodcast.com for tons of sober resources and tools.
Boom Rethink the Drink
I Am Sober App
This Naked Mind Companion App
Sobertown FB
Sobertownpodcast.com
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Host:Viv, aka Sober_iThrive
Guest: Bryce The Third
Multitalented recording artist, entrepreneur & storyteller Bryce The Third is a living example of determination. Using nothing but the resources at his fingertips and an ever growing community of supporters, he’s been able to pull himself out of the depths of addiction, poverty mindset and hopelessness and into some of THE most important rooms in American artistry & innovation. As far as his hometown of Detroit, MI, when it comes to some of the most authentic & impactful artists & entrepreneurs coming out of the city, you would be remiss not to mention Bryce The Third.
Founder of Grow, Develop, Evolve ( a personal growth community ) Bryce’s mission is to instill self compassion in the hearts and processes of those seeking to become better versions of themselves. Bryce believes that you don’t have to sacrifice being a good person to yourself and to others in order to leave your mark on the world. Fueled by his own experience of lacking resources coming up, Bryce is determined to show you how to take on the challenge of becoming your best self not only through instruction but by example!Whether delivering a keynote and providing mentorship, authoring books, creating content or producing music that becomes the soundtrack to your GROWTH journey….Bryce is here to make sure you have the tools to evolve 📈
http://www.brycethethird.com/
https://linktr.ee/brycethethird
www.brycethethird.com
The Handbook: A pocket guide for creating your desired reality (and being a good human while you’re at it)
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Host: Elaine Skylar Neal
Guest: Ted Perkins
Recovery Movie Meetups with Ted Perkins
Sobertown Podcast guest host, Elaine Skylar Neal, catches up with Ted Perkins, author of Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate. Ted has an amazing new companion project he just launched bringing a dynamic tool into the recovery space that's the first of its kind.
Recovery Movie Meetups is a program using films about addiction and recovery within group sessions to help generate powerful lasting change through self-reflection and support. Participants watch these films along with a structured companion workbook allowing for high-impact teachable moments within recovery groups, community organizations, sober homes, therapy settings, residential programs, and more.
It's also important to note that the advisory committee for this non-profit based organization includes some very prestigious leaders in the recovery community, including two co-founders of SMART Recovery USA.
Online Film Premiere of Clean Slate -
Be sure to attend the online film premiere and screening of Clean Slate on Sunday, May 14th at 7 pm Eastern and 4 pm Pacific. The online screening of Clean Slate is the first in a series of online film premieres that Recovery Movie Meetups is sharing free within the recovery community, connecting people in recovery worldwide for this unique event.
To watch the trailer for Clean Slate and RSVP for the premiere, head over to: https://www.recoverymoviemeetups.com/events
To Learn More About How to Get Involved with Recovery Movie Meetups or To Find a Meeting, visit: https://www.recoverymoviemeetups.com/
Ted Perkins is a former Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Studio executive, Hollywood Producer, screenwriter, author, and public speaker among many other cool accomplishments.
Elaine Skylar Neal is a website designer, photographer, and writer based in a dinky town no one has ever heard of in Colorado. She also publishes the travel blog, Travels and Curiosities featuring hidden gems and other random weirdnesss.
XOXO
ELAINE SKYLAR NEAL
Photographer | Content Creator | Squarespace Website Designer
elaineskylar.neal@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK https://elaineskylar.com/
TRAVEL BLOG https://www.travelsandcuriosities.com/
WEBSITE DESIGN https://www.championcreatives.com/
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/travacurio/
TWITTER https://twitter.com/travacurio
PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com/travacurio/
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/travacurio/
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Born and raised in central Pennsylvania and currently residing in northern New Jersey, Brian learned to binge-drink in the US Army way back in 1995 and has had a tumultuous relationship with alcohol ever since. He began his quest for sobriety in June 2015 following a regrettable drunken wakeup call and promptly stayed alcohol-free for four and a half years. Like many, however, his sober road has been anything but linear, and since he made a fateful decision to re-introduce alcohol into his life in late 2019, he's grappled with on-again/off-again stretches of trying to quit vs. drinking to excess. More recently, and due in no small part to alcohol, he hit a rock bottom that included both a suicide attempt and the end of his almost 14-year marriage. But this is a story with a happy ending. In the months that have followed the rock bottom, Brian has reinvented his commitment to sobriety in a way that has him excited about the future. Brian is a heart-on-his-sleeve kinda guy who, in addition to fighting for sobriety, enjoys exercising, meditating, being outdoors, reading, writing, vegging out in front of the TV, and spending time with his two beautiful daughters.
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Host: Viv, aka Sober_iThrive
Guests: Susie Streelman, Founder Zeroproof Experiences and Peggi Cooney, Chief Connection Officer, Zeroproof Experiences.
Sober in the City hits the East Coast this Sept 8-10 in Portland, Maine! Following four previous experiences held in Long Beach, Sacramento, Austin and Palm Springs, Sober in the City has turned into a nationwide movement where people can experience a luxury social event with everything but the buzz. Whether going out on the town for dinner, a movie, live music, or just catching up with friends – you know that none of it requires alcohol. Sober in the City shows attendees exactly what an alcohol free gathering feels like -- MAGIC.
Susie:
Former drinker of White Zin, Chardonnay, Red Blends and Sauvignon Blanc.
Currently standing over here, waving my arms. Look! Alcohol Free! It’s super fun over here!
She now collaborates with others to create experiences where connections are virtually guaranteed. You’ll probably forget alcohol wasn’t invited after attending a Sober in the City experience but will likely walk away feeling empowered in your alcohol free lifestyle!
Susie has two twenty something boys, and loves, golf, yoga and travel She ives in Long Beach with her husband of 31 years.
Peggi:
All of my personality tests indicate that I am an influencer who always looks for ways to motivate people and drive enthusiasm! Susie is my perfect partner in this.
Giving up alcohol in 2019 gave me the life I didn’t know I wanted and a community I didn’t know I needed. As my ZPE title suggests, I love meeting and connecting with all people sober or sober curious who seek social interaction on a whole new level. In other words, I revel in showing people a good time and being the catalyst for new friendships.
Since 2019, I have made living an alcohol-free life my priority. In fact, in 2021, I wrote a book about it: “This Side of Alcohol.” I bring facilitation skills from my job as a social work instructor for a local university. ZPE/Sober in the City and Susie check all the boxes for me. I know they will for you too.
Zeroproof Experiences website: zeroproofexperiences.com
Instagram: @zeroproofexperiences
Facebook: Join Private Facebook Group “This Side of Alcohol.”
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2849973675327724
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Host: Viv, aka Sober_iThrive
Guest: Ana Lozano Harmon
A Family's Addiction: A Journey Through a Mother's Heart, written by Ana Lozano Harmon, is a powerful memoir that follows a mother as she deals with her son’s addiction. Through her experiences, Ana discovers the struggles as a minority from an immigrant background and she becomes an advocate for change. With unwavering love and determination, Ana shows the power of resilience and survival. This inspiring and heartwarming story is a reminder that a whole family can support one another with faith that can help conquer even the most difficult of challenges.
Addiction rushes into a person’s life like a Tsunami. Slow at first, seemingly out of sight, trickling in, until it crashes ashore— leaving devastation in its wake. Drugs and alcohol can wreak havoc, destroying everything—and everyone in its path. Yet, Ana Lozano Harmon, her son Anthony, and her entire family endured the pain, tears, and tragedy to tell the tale. This is the story of survival, of drug and alcohol addiction, through the strength of a mother’s love and with a family who pulled together unconditionally—to save one of their own. A mother’s love for a child is everlasting, yet, facing addiction, can place a soul-wrenching strain on a mother’s heart, pushing it beyond normal limits. Ana’s situation became desperate in trying to help her son. Yet each day, the pain pushed her closer to the edge, almost beyond reach. Maybe you are here in desperate need, filled with despair, and a driving desire to understand what to do?… Is this you? About the author, Ana Lozano Harmon enjoys family gatherings at home believes togetherness keeps unity within the family circle. A Family’s Addiction is her first published book. Ana is retired from NBC/Telemundo TV stations where she took pride in helping fellow co-workers enjoy their time with family. Ana says, “I never believed that I could be an author of a book, but having faith and praying before starting each page, gave me the inspiration to share my life, pain, hardship, and triumph within my journey. And the best of all is this book allowed me to share with you.” This book is dedicated to all those suffering addicts, recovered addicts, parents of addicts.
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Host: Viv, aka Sober_iThrive
Guest: Heather Lowe
Heather Lowe is the Founder of Ditched the Drink, a wellness company dedicated to helping professionals move away from alcohol and towards their highest selves. Heather is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and the Director of Marketing Consumer Products for the International Center of Addiction Recovery Education (ICARE).
Driven by her education as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) a Professional of Human Resources (PHR), and Yale Certificated in the Science of Well Being, Heather provides content, knowledge, coaching, and education to individuals and organizations seeking to be more alcohol free.
Heather is passionate about coaching, connecting people with alcohol free resources, and creating a positive sober community. Heather shares the bright side of sobriety as an influencer in the social media sober space @ditchedthedrink.
Heather’s writing has been published in Thrive Global, Monument- Tempest, The Fix, Mashable, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Employee Benefit News, and more. She has been featured on many podcasts including Recovery Happy Hour, Redesigning Wellness, Alcohol Tipping Point, Energetically You, Sun and Moon Sober Living, Hello Someday, and Decidedly Dry.
Ditched the Drink offers Becoming 1:1 Coaching, INSIDER Monthly Membership with mobile app, and Jumpstart: 6 week Digital Class.
Heather, in partnership with the Association of Professional Recovery Coaches also recruits, mentors, and trains new coaches.
Schedule a call to discuss getting coaching support, becoming a coach, or offering workplace resources.
Heather lives in Chicago’s western suburbs as a proud girl mom to two teenage daughters, Lily and Charlotte, her husband Darin of 20+ years, and their adorable black and white cocker spaniel, Rocky. Heather is a voracious reader, a new-ish hiker, and a seasoned yogi. For more visit https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Host: Viv, aka Sober_iThrive
Guests: Bryce Cobb III and Liz McKean, Hosts from Rise Recover Live Podcast
To find Rise Recover Live on any podcast app: https://pod.link/riserecoverlive
The Phoenix website: https://thephoenix.org/
To Download The Phoenix App: https://thephoenix.org/the-phoenix-app/
The Rise Recover Live Podcast is hosted by Bryce Cobb III and Liz McKean and powered by The Phoenix. Every week we share stories from The Phoenix community and beyond, celebrating the resilience of people, the power of community, and the journey of recovery in every form and pathway. We hope that listeners of all backgrounds are inspired to be part of the movement and to break down stigma. Together, we rise, recover, and live.
Bryce lives in Detroit, Michigan, and Liz in Tampa, Florida. They found The Phoenix in very different ways but share a deep appreciation for community and its role in their own recovery journeys. Our hosts come to the mic with a shared excitement for highlighting stories that inspire hope and showcase the strength of the recovery community.
The Phoenix is a sober, active community and a national nonprofit dedicated to breaking down the stigma of substance use disorder and recovery. You can find Phoenix events in over 44 states, most led by volunteers, and all free to anyone with 48 hours of sobriety. Most events are held in community spaces such as local gyms, yoga studios, and parks, in addition to daily live stream classes on zoom. The activities that happen at Phoenix events range from fitness to meditation to art to music- anything that fosters connection in a safe and supportive environment. Join by downloading the app, and attending an event either virtually or in person. If The Phoenix is not present yet in your local community, it’s easy to become a volunteer and get started!
The Phoenix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riserecoverlive/
Scott Strode on the Rise Recover Live Podcast (YouTube Version): https://youtu.be/DI9WU4qXuW4
Scott Strode’s Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/Wh9O3-ciOYs
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Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Ben Tuff grew up splitting his time between Atlanta, GA and Jamestown, RI. He attended Colby College where he met his now wife, Gretchen and treasured his times working at a sailing instructor and boat captain in the British Virgin Islands. Between Jamestown and the BVI, Ben developed a lifelong appreciation for the ocean. Ben is a lifelong educator and has had the privilege of working with hundreds of boarding students from across the world. In 2012, Ben made the life-altering decision to break free of the hold that the addiction to alcohol had on him. Despite not knowing how to swim, the sport of triathlon arrived quickly in his life. After seven years of competitive triathlon, Ben made the switch to marathon swimming. After many crossings from Newport, RI to Jamestown, RI on Save the Bay Swims, Ben throttled it up with the 12.5 Mile FKCC Swim Around Key West. After that, he couldn’t stop and completed a 21-mile swim around Jamestown, a 19-mile swim from Block Island to Jamestown, and most recently swimming the length of Narragansett Bay by swimming 24 miles from Providence, RI to Jamestown, RI. Esteemed producer, Matt Corliss, chronicled Ben’s journey to sobriety and the parallels of his recent swim. The film, “Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle” is projected to be released Spring 2023.
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Ben Tuff
Swim Tuff LLC
59 Styles Lane
PO Box 213
Peru, VT 05152
Cell: 678-296-0982
BenTuff@gmail.com
Other Sober Resources:
I Am Sober App
Getting Sober ...Again
Boom Rethink The Drink
Recovery Movie Meet-Ups
No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What. Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com