Erika Feb 21, 2024

Erika is a fixture at 12-step meetings in the Austin area but she'll tell you that her work in recovery and on herself doesn't stop there. You'll hear from her today because she's one of those people that has what a recovering alcoholic wants and if you want to understand what that is, just take a listen. Drunk, sober, or trying to get just one day clean: this podcast is for everyone, as she drops so many life gems throughout this chat. Erika is full of hope and you will be too after you listen to her.

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Tracy Viola Feb 15, 2024

Pete talks to Tracy Viola about her life and new memoir "Pretty Wrecked" which comes out April 9th.

https://www.tracyviolaauthor.com/

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Murph Feb 15, 2024

At one point, every morning Murph told himself he wasn’t going to drink and every night the bottles stacked up. He says that’s why he considers the fact he doesn’t want to drink today a miracle. This guy was a great hoops player but he turned down playing for a major D-1 program because his life was already unmanageable at 19. We’ve got a real alcoholic on our hands, who wears life like a loose shirt now and is family to Pete.

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Wes Cunningham Jan 31, 2024

Pete talks again with his good friend Wes about music and sobriety.

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Dr. Dick Chopp Jan 23, 2024

Dr. Dick Chopp’s ability to market his brand as a urologist performing vasectomies earned him incredible success and national recognition, including an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. His credentials as a doctor span 37 years of practicing as a urologist proceeded by education at USC & Sloane Kettering. But it’s not his decorated career in medicine he’s most proud of, it’s his 15 years of sobriety. Dr. Chopp shares how he got sober, how his life changed from the inside out, and how his ego was smashed on the way to a happy and fulfilled life.

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Cheryl Brown-Merriwether Jan 16, 2024

Cheryl Brown-Merriwether oversees the development of training courses and programs designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of professionals and others working to provide substance abuse and mental health services.

https://icare-aware.org/

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Mark Suppelsa - WGN Chicago Jan 09, 2024

Mark Suppelsa was a fixture in the Chicago scene for more than 25 years in a time when everyone turned to and trusted TV News for information. But in 2012, as an anchor at WGN in the Windy City, he entered rehab to battle his alcohol addiction. Mark says he had no clue about the great life that awaited him on the other side of addiction when he entered rehab one May afternoon almost 10 years ago. He’s an amazing dude who is beyond entertaining.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Suppelsa

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-ppn-column-love-essentially-tl-0921-20170914-story.html

https://twitter.com/marksuppelsa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWP8ihpHs3Q

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Megan Wilcox - Founder and CEO of SobahSistahs Sobriety Jan 03, 2024

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𝗠𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗡 Wilcox | Alcohol-Free Life Coach (@sobahsistahs) • Instagram photos and videosinstagram.com

Megan Wilcox is a living, breathing example of hope.

She’s been sober for three years and is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, a She Recovers Coach, a Certified Mindset Coach, a Certified Alcohol-Free Life Coach, a Certified Success Coach, and a Certified NLP Practitioner.

Megan’s unwavering dedication is to help fellow women break free from the clutches of alcohol.

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Karolina Rzadkowolska - Certified alcohol-free life coach Dec 26, 2023

Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. This podcast answers a lot of the questions about drinking and whether or not you might be drinking too much, She’s worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to change their drinking habits and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams. Her book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You will be out on bookshelves on January 4th. She’s the host ofEuphoric the Podcast, founder of Euphoric Alcohol-Free, and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Popsugar, Authority Magazine, Greatist, and Elite Daily.

www.euphoricaf.com

euphoricbook.com

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Rich Shydner Stand-Up Comedian and Comic Writer Dec 19, 2023

Ritch Shydner rode the comedy boom in the 1980s to stardom, thanks to his dysfunctional childhood and quick wit. He became a regular on The Tonight Show when seven million people a night used to watch. Ritch also appeared in hit TV shows and movies But his biggest role came when he beat addiction in 1985 and got sober.

http://www.ritchshydner.com/

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Scott D Dec 13, 2023

Scott D has been sober for almost 40 years. In this episode he explains how sobriety and 12-step meetings do not serve as a a tunnel to more meetings but a bridge to an amazing life.

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Anna David - Author/Publisher Dec 05, 2023

Anna David is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books and is also a prolific speaker and publisher, who most importantly got sober in 2000.

https://annadavid.com/

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Christina Rae - Alchemizing your pain into your power Nov 28, 2023

CHRISTINA RAE🔅Breathwork Queen 🌬️

she/her

✨Alchemizing your pain into your power ✨

• Healing • Horses • Sisterhood • Sobriety • @raerituals @almeidaacres

🌙 In Darkness and in Light✨

Christina Rae was born in Mexico and moved to America at six years old, the only thing she lost in that transition was herself. However, she became the caretaker in her family, all the while being an achiever in the classroom; earning her way into SMU where she earned her degree. But toxic relationships, along with drug and alcohol addiction took center stage in a life that crumbled around her. She explains how she overcame all of that and more to become a light for others in the dark. Awesome person, an awesome podcast.

Christina's Links

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Dave C Nov 22, 2023

Dave C is a good friend of Pete’s and a great friend of Bill’s. Almost 40 years sober, he sounds like a kid describing his love of sobriety

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Lillo Brancato Nov 14, 2023

Lillo Brancato is sober 17 years. He says the feeling he gets from helping other addicts feels better than the acclaim he got from staring in ‘A Bronx Tale’ or ‘The Sopranos.’ After eight years in prison, he’s dedicated his life to helping others with his story.

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Troll Subin Nov 08, 2023

Troll Subin was an elite athlete, competing with (and beating) the best powerlifters in the world.

Today, he owns one of the most influential gyms in sport, where he trains some of the world's most notable athletes.

Whether it was Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, Howie Long, Wes Welker or basically the entire Seattle Seahawks team, the preeminent athletes know going to see Troll at the Yard in Hermosa Beach is a ticket to the top.

Here, he shares his thoughts on how working out and training can help people struggling with addiction, his experiences training first-class athletes and has some laughs with Pete and his brother Mike.

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Pete Guest Stars on I LOVE BEING SOBER Podcast Oct 31, 2023

Pete Guest Stars on the "I LOVE BEING SOBER" Podcast.

Pete Sousa is the host of the The Payoff with Pete podcast. A podcast for anyone who is working on or thinking about getting sober. He also calls games for ESPN. Pete has been sober for 12 years and is passionate about carrying his message of enjoying a sober lifestyle. Pete’s sobriety was a journey that included ups and downs. His inspiring message is for anyone who needs motivation to continue on their personal sobriety journey. Some of the things we talk about include: What was Pete's upbringing like and when did he first realize he was an alcoholic? We delve into his professional journey with ESPN and the inspiration behind “The Payoff with Pete”. We also discuss the intriguing concept of “the gift of desperation” and how relapses fit into the recovery journey. Join us as we unravel these topics and more in today's episode.

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Jayson Williams and Mike Gminski, Former NBA Players Oct 24, 2023

It’s said less than ten percent of people with addiction problems can stay sober and .03% of high school basketball players can make it up the NBA. So it’s safe to say Jayson Williams and Mike Gminski have beaten the odds. But they haven’t done it without hard work and having strong teammates in life. Mike was Jayson’s mentor in the NBA and then 30 years later, Jayson had the opportunity to show G-Man the way in recovery, thanks to Rebound Institute, which uses adventure therapy and recovery methods to help folks craft the ultimate comeback.

www.rebound4life.org

Phone: 877-2-REBOUND

https://youtu.be/_q2ScC93qMk

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Filmmaker - Angie Wang Oct 18, 2023

Closing in on five years sober, Angie uses her incredible life experience and sober journey to spread hope to anyone in addiction who is looking for it.

Her film MDMA chronicles her dark past and brief stint as an Ecstasy dealer during her college years and this conversation covers that and so much more. https://www.amazon.com/MDMA-Annie-Q/dp/B07FQR1QYN

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Pete guests on Purpose Driven Sobriety Oct 10, 2023

Pete talks with Kristine on her podcast Purpose Driven Sobriety.

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Darren Prince, International Best Selling Author, Sports and Celebrity Agent Oct 04, 2023

Darren Prince, International Best Selling author of his memoir Aiming High, is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction/mental health recovery.

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Hannah Sward - Author of Strip: A Memoir Sep 19, 2023

In addiction, Hannah Sward’s life was dark. Living under a cloud of crystal meth, while working as an escort and stripper, she masked childhood trauma and spiritual sickness with drug abuse. Now, with more than 12 years on the sunny side of the street in sobriety, she shares strength and hope in her memoir “Strip”, while revealing all her scars. Feel the sunlight of the spirit shine through Hannah in this funny, interesting, and inspiring conversation.

hannahsward.com

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Jennifer Leone Sep 12, 2023

Jennifer is a bright light in recovery and is proud to ‘recover out loud’. Her story of using starts in Canada at 12 years old and ends in Hollywood in August of 2016.

Jennifer’s sobriety includes breaking free from her old life, while embracing the past to make a huge difference in the present.

She’s started her own recovery center and has an inspiring podcast on sobriety.

https://www.instagram.com/jennys_sober_lifestyle_/

https://www.instagram.com/jslrecovery/

Jenny’s Sober Lifestyle Podcast
NEW Episodes Weekly
#RECOVEROUTLOUD
Founder @jslrecovery
If you or a loved one need help call: (951)-454-9089

linktr.ee/jennyssoberlifestyle

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Former Texas, Red Sox MLB pitcher Calvin Schiraldi Sep 05, 2023

Calvin Schiraldi reached the major leagues on talent and will. But no amount of natural ability or desire could help him defeat alcoholism. His career with the Mets, Red Sox, Cubs, and Padres featured incredible highs and serious lows. Some of the depths on the field led to self-medication and the darkest of times in the grips of alcohol. Today he’s winning off the field, helping others with his story of sobriety, and living a life totally fulfilled and free of alcohol.

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Christina Rae - Breathwork Queen Aug 29, 2023

Christina Rae was born in Mexico and moved to America at six years old, the only thing she lost in that transition was herself. However, she became the caretaker in her family, all the while being an achiever in the classroom; earning her way into SMU where she earned her degree. But toxic relationships, along with drug and alcohol addiction took center stage in a life that crumbled around her. She explains how she overcame all of that and more to become a light for others in the dark. Awesome person, an awesome podcast.

Christina's Links

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Award Winning Journalist - Vic Vela Aug 22, 2023

Vic started his career as a sports anchor/reporter for an NBC affiliate in Texas. He also worked for newspapers, including as an investigative crime reporter for the Albuquerque Journal.

Vic is a five-time Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist and has won dozens of other journalism awards

Today, Vic is a news and podcast host for Colorado Public Radio. But most importantly he’s sober.

For 15 years, Vic suffered from a crippling addiction to powder and crack cocaine. He’s been in recovery since 2015.

His podcast ‘Back from Broken’ on recovery is a must.

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Richard Aug 15, 2023

Richard’s story is the ultimate comeback and it wouldn’t have taken place without the miracle of recovery.
A high school drug dealer, embedded in biker gangs, the odds were stacked against him at an early age
But today, more than a decade sober, he works to carry the message to veterans struggling with substance issues and goes into jails and prisons to help addicts.
HOTBHN.ORG
(254) 752-3451

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L.A. Based Rock 'N' Roll Violinist Emily V. Aug 01, 2023

L.A. Based Rock 'N' Roll Violinist, Emily V, is one of the most unique, eccentric, and exciting violinists of our day. Her style is commonly described as a guitarist taking the lead much like Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, and Warren Haynes.

She's 10 years sober and her story of rock and recovery is amazing. Emily also has an amazing connection to Pete and the podcast.

https://emilyvmusic.com/

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Chris Farley's Brother Tom Farley Jul 25, 2023

Tom has carried the message of recovery since his brother Chris lost his battle with addiction in 1997. But only over the last five years has Tom truly embraced sobriety himself. His work as a recovery advocate has always seen him push to smash the stigma around addiction and carry his brother’s legacy, but now it includes his own story of sobriety. Amazing dude.

The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts Check this out on Amazon

https://www.instagram.com/tomfarley2/

https://rosecrance.org/our-team/community-relations/

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D. Jay McGrath Jul 18, 2023

D Jay McGrath ex hockey player that danced with the devil and he's here to share his story and hopefully help people, specifically young people.

He's an absolute inspiration who almost lost his life to cocaine and alcohol abuse.

https://www.instagram.com/djaymcgrathhockey/

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Pete and Brother Mike on Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance Jul 11, 2023

Pete and his brother Mike guest on Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance who they have known for years.They all talk about their brother Kevin Sousa and sobriety in the family.

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Pete Guests on Sober Motivation Jul 05, 2023

Pete, whose journey to sobriety has been nothing short of remarkable. Since November 7th, 2011, Pete has embraced a sober lifestyle. In the past, Pete found himself walking a fine line, managing to keep things together on the surface while battling inner demons. However, as time went on, the inevitable would happen, and his life would unravel. But then something changed. Pete made the courageous decision to face his addiction head-on and embark on a path of sobriety. Since that powerful moment in 2011, everything has shifted for him. Pete's commitment to staying sober has opened up a world of possibilities and allowed him to truly transform his life.

Remember, sobriety is not just about abstaining from substances; it's about embracing a new way of life and unlocking the limitless potential within. So sit back, buckle up, relax, and get ready to be inspired by Pete's remarkable journey on the Sober Motivation Podcast.

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Jerry Hoffman - Legendary Texas High School Basketball Coach Jun 21, 2023

Jerry Hoffman is a legendary Texas high school basketball coach and a "late-bloomer" as an alcoholic. She shares how she didn't drink much at all until her 30's but she also explains how she got her money's worth until getting sober in her 50's. Her life is exciting and her story is inspiring!

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Kevin Sousa - A Celebration of Life Jun 13, 2023

Pete & his brother Mike share stories about their legendary brother Kevin, who tragically succumb to cancer at just 52-years old on May 26.

The two share stories and emotions about their big brother who impacted so many people around the world and clearly started at home with Mike and Pete.

Kevin's Spotify

Article from Easy Rider

Kevin's Instagram

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Brad McLeod - Sober Motivation Jun 06, 2023

Brad McLeod's spiral into addiction took everything he had. But now, sober more than a decade, his comeback story includes giving back through his Sober Motivation podcast.

The Sober Motivation podcast has new guests each week sharing their sobriety stories in hopes to inspire others about what is possible.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-motivation-sharing-sobriety-stories/id1650658049

https://www.instagram.com/sobermotivation/?hl=en

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Sully May 30, 2023

Sully is from football royalty, as his family owned the New England Patriots from the late 1950s to the late 1980s. But you've never seen royalty with grit like this. Despite the hard edge, Sully knows how to get vulnerable, which has led to more than 13 years of sobriety. Now he spends his time working with others, some of the most successful people in sports, business, and entertainment, as they find their way in recovery. You'll feel like he's your friend after you listen to him on this podcast and if you ever needed him, he'd probably show up and ask you "who's car are we taking?"

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Tawny Lara (The Sober Sexpert) May 23, 2023

Tawny Lara is a New York City-based writer, who specializes in sobriety and sex. She hosts the Recovery Rocks Podcast and her work examining the cross-section of sobriety and sex has been featured in Playboy, Men’s Health, and Huffington Post. But, as she puts it, more important than anything else she’s almost six years sober

IG: @tawnymlara

Twitter: @tawnymlara

http://www.tawnylara.com/

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Matthew Williams - Wake Up The Sun Podcast, Fropro, Next Level May 16, 2023

Matt Williams is 13 years sober and uses his story of recovery to inspire others. He also hosts a podcast devoted to the different ways in which inspiring and successful people build routine, ritual, and consistency in their lives. Great dude, great story of recovery!

FROPRO

Wake Up the Sun Podcast

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Troy Ganter May 03, 2023

Troy Ganter is a lighthouse but he didn’t start shining until he took the steps to get sober. His comeback story includes owning a restaurant in recovery and helping others find their way to sobriety. Troy is an inspiration but most importantly he’s honest and open about the absolute craziness he endured before getting the gift of desperation and living an incredible life.

https://papasrawbar.com/

https://www.instagram.com/troyganter/?hl=en

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Peter F Apr 25, 2023

Peter F and Pete Sousa ran the streets together until Peter F ended up in rehab at 17 and Peter S developed a heart problem at 18. Peter F stayed sober after that rehab and the darkness he acquired drinking and using turned into a bright light in sobriety, illuminating the road to happy destiny for a lot of guys who followed in his footsteps, including Pete S. Peter F made a special trip from Phoenix to be in the studio with Pete S and we think you find his trek worthwhile. 25 years sober, he’s got a lot to share.

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Marc Effron - Rrecovery Advocate Apr 18, 2023

Marc Effron has become a titan in the world of recovery.

15 years sober today, he’s the founder of Legacy Healing Center, which now has locations all over America.

But at the core, he’s an addict in recovery who has a story that is both compelling and inspiring.

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers legacyhealing.com

https://www.legacyhealing.com/

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The Payoff with Pete: Dana Wentzel Piscopo, CPRC, CFAA, CSRC, MVLCE Apr 13, 2023

Dana Wentzel Piscopo, CPRC, CFAA, CSRC, MVLCE talks about helping others through sobriety. She's an enthusiastic sobriety and recovery coach with a unique whole-self approach ready to partner with people to find that colorful moxie within through joyful connection and engaging, individual-focused sessions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-wentzel-piscopo-sobriety-and-recovery-coach https://www.coloryourlifellc.com/

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Chris 'Knuckles' Nilan NHL Enforcer Stanley Cup Winner Mar 28, 2023

Chris Nilan's NHL career was a total longshot and after years of abusing alcohol and opiates so was his chance at sobriety. But, as he will tell you, there's always hope.

'Knuckles', a nickname he earned through 13 years as an NHL enforcer, not only defied the odds in pro hockey but also in recovery.

Now, when he's not carrying the message of recovery, he's sharing his quick wit and straight shooting on his podcast 'Raw Knuckles'.

Chris' amazing life includes a Stanley Cup, a relationship he couldn't avoid with Whitey Bulger, and the miracle of sobriety.

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NFL Football QB Dallas Cowboys Quincy Carter Mar 07, 2023

The only thing that could get between Quincy Carter and success was addiction and that’s exactly what happened. Drafted 52nd overall by the Cubs and a second-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys, Quincy escaped the pressures of pro sports and life through drugs and alcohol and it nearly killed him. Now he uses his amazing story to help others struggling with addiction.

https://www.quincycarter17.com/

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Kristine Feb 22, 2023

Kristine is a force of nature, in and out of the rooms of recovery. Two things she makes absolutely clear in the conversation; she’s an alcoholic and she knows how to get out of the darkness of addiction into an incredible life. Kristine is great recovery!

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Tim Ryan - American Recovery Advocate Jan 31, 2023

If Tim Ryan's life story was sent to a Hollywood producer, they'd probably ask the screenwriter to go back and make it more realistic. But it's all true. Tim struggled with addiction for 30 years. At the age of 32, he first used heroin and quickly slid into spending a substantial amount of money on illicit opioids. He was a successful technology entrepreneur who used a variety of drugs including alcohol, cocaine and heroin to keep the train going. During his stay in prison, Tim joined the drug and alcohol treatment program. He became sober, attended group meetings and therapy sessions, and actively participated in the prison's rehabilitation program. He was paroled in late 2013 after serving 13 months of a seven-year sentence. Then the dope man became the Hope Man. This is an incredible story about one man's journey to get sober and how he's trying to take millions of people with him.

Tim Ryan - Recovery Advocate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Ryan_(recovery_advocate)

Dope to Hope

https://dopetohope.com/

From Dope to Hope: A man in Recovery

https://www.amazon.com/Dope-Hope-Man-Recovery/dp/0984591729

Tim Ryan - Dope Man on A&E

https://youtu.be/Gov-eSfS6IQ

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Brandon Novak - MTV Celebrity, Best-Selling Author, Professional Skateboarder, Recovery Speaker Jan 24, 2023

Brandon Novak was discovered by Tony Hawk and was a pro skateboarder by the time he was 14 years old; filming commercials with Michael Jordan and traveling all over the world to compete. But soon, alcohol and heroin became his number one priority, and eventually, fame and stardom couldn't keep him afloat anymore. After crashing through the bottom after bottom, Brandon received the gift of sobriety seven years ago, and to say he carries the message is an understatement.

https://brandonnovak.com

https://brandonnovak.com/novaks-house

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon Novak was a skateboard prodigy. He was discovered by Tony Hawk at a young age and was able to travel the world as a professional skateboarder. Eventually, Brandon also rose to fame as an MTV celebrity. Although he appeared to have it all, behind the scenes, Brandon Novak’s life was falling apart from heroin addiction. After more than 25 years of addiction, Brandon was finally able to get clean. He is now sharing his recovery story and helping others find sobriety as well. Even though he enjoyed the heights of success as a champion skateboarder, movie & television personality, and stuntman, Brandon Novak struggled with alcoholism and addiction since he was a teenager. His heroin addiction eventually left him friendless and homeless. After many attempts to put his substance abuse behind him, Brandon was finally able to break free from the grip of his addiction in 2015. Since getting sober, Brandon Novak has been sharing his story to help others do the same. He travels the country for Banyan Treatment Centers as both a recovery advocate doing public speaking events as well as an interventionist staging private meetings. You can also read more about Brandon’s journey to sobriety in his books. Brandon’s testimonial is a powerful mission statement for his commitment to the recovery community.

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Hannah Sward - Author Jan 17, 2023

In addiction, Hannah Sward’s life was dark. Living under a cloud of crystal meth, while working as an escort and stripper, she masked childhood trauma and spiritual sickness with drug abuse. Now, with more than 12 years on the sunny side of the street in sobriety, she shares strength and hope in her memoir “Strip”, while revealing all her scars. Feel the sunlight of the spirit shine through Hannah in this funny, interesting, and inspiring conversation.

hannahsward.com

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Luke Timm - two-time all-state wide receiver and college football player at Princeton Jan 17, 2023

Luke Timm was a two-time all-state wide receiver in New York before he decided to play college football at Princeton. At Princeton, it wasn't long before he was arrested for fighting with a police officer who found him with cocaine and marijuana. A short time later, he'd hit a bottom, as he couch surfed and failed to hold a steady job. It's easy to relate to Luke and his alcoholism if you are an addict but what's inspiring is his comeback. After getting sober and returning to school, Luke graduated from Princeton and is on a mission to change the recovery space. Great dude, great podcast.

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Amy Dresner - Journalist, Author, and Former Comedian Jan 03, 2023

Amy Dresner is a journalist, an author, a former comedian, and most importantly sober. Her book "My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty & Staying Clean" has been hailed by critics and readers alike and it gives people struggling with addiction hope. She's got another book on the way and a successful podcast called "Rehab Junkie" but she also has real-life problems in recovery that she's very open about. Amy is hilarious. Like really, really funny.

https://www.amydresner.com/

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Former NBA Player and Current Coach Doug Overton Dec 27, 2022

Doug Overton scratched and clawed his way to 12 seasons playing in the NBA, followed by a career coaching with the Sixers and Nets. But at 46 years old he took a season off to spend time back at home, while his daughter finished up her final year of high school. That's when Doug smoked his first joint. What followed was six years of abuse, denial, and a couple of highly publicized run-ins with police. Then, a guy who had willed his way to incredible success surrendered and started to win again. He spent several months in treatment and now, after more than two years off drugs and alcohol, he's doing what he loves again. Hearing how Doug got his life back and is giving back once again is an inspirational tale you've got to listen to.

https://synergyhouses.com

https://www.caron.org

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Stephen Hill - Advocate and Attorney Dec 20, 2022

Stephen Hill is the founder of Speak Sobriety and has been sober for 10 years. He's also a young person in recovery, a bestselling author, a recovery coach, and a fierce attorney advocating for treatment over incarceration. Stephen is a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention and mental health awareness with a truly inspiring comeback story that everyone must hear.

https://speaksobriety.com/

https://speaksobriety.com/memoir/

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Megan Racer Dec 14, 2022

Megan Racer is a light in the world of recovery but for so long she was living in darkness. Her heroine addiction led to work for a cartel and a run-in with law enforcement, while moving almost 90 lbs. of meth across the border. That led to more than a year in prison. Today she works at Camelback Recovery in Phoenix and is more than 4 years sober. Megan’s story is beyond inspiring and compelling.

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Tom Farley Dec 06, 2022

Tom has carried the message of recovery since his brother Chris lost his battle with addiction in 1997. But only over the last five years has Tom truly embraced sobriety himself. His work as a recovery advocate has always seen him push to smash the stigma around addiction and carry his brother’s legacy, but now it includes his own story of sobriety. Amazing dude.

The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts Check this out on Amazon

https://www.instagram.com/tomfarley2/

https://rosecrance.org/our-team/community-relations/

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Kristen Harootunian Nov 29, 2022

Kristen has been sober since she was 17-years old but her suffering up to that point could've spanned a lifetime. A full-blown addict, in the wake of sexual abuse, she entered treatment and her recovery took flight. She radiates recovery and carries her message as an advocate. Kristen is amazing!

https://mindingyourmind.org/book-a-speaker/

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfeikEUKCXR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://www.kristenharootunian.com/?fbclid=PAAabPyjIfiH-gXNULO3j7l5G5UO8aXQHWB97TtP2TNGSGctXrT4o4me3E0Yc

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Peter Meyerhoff Nov 22, 2022

By the time he was 18-years old, Peter Meyerhoff's drug addiction led to a 12-year prison sentence. When he was behind bars he not only survived but became a shot caller. Released from prison at 30-years old, Peter embraced the road less traveled by felons, becoming a sober inspiration who enjoys major personal and professional success.

https://petermeyerhoff.com/

https://petermeyerhoff.com/pages/podcast

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Hilary Phelps - Round 2 Nov 15, 2022

Hilary Phelps (one of the best swimmers in America in the late 90s) is back with her 15 years of sobriety and recent experience speaking to student-athletes at her Alma Mater the University of Richmond. Hilary and Pete spoke about addiction to the athletes and on this episode, they share the need for mental health among college athletes and talk about recovery.

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Damian Holbrook - Senior Writer for TV Guide Magazine Nov 08, 2022

Damian Holbrook's life reads like a drama he might review as a Senior Writer for TV Guide Magazine. But being a closeted gay guy while going to catholic high school in the '80s, as you cultivate an appetite for alcohol is probably something you can't make up. Forget about the part where bottoms out at a high school reunion, gets sober, and has his life and career both take flight. Time for over 25 years of sobriety with one of the TV industry's loudest voices.

IG: @damianholbrook Twitter: @damianholbrook

https://www.tvinsider.com/author/damian-holbrook/

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Courtney Nov 01, 2022

Courtney's transparency is textbook recovery and is probably one of the big reasons she's a walking miracle. Her story includes raw emotion and 15 years of sobriety after several brushes with the law and a broken soul brought her to her knees. Now she uses the pain she experienced in addiction to help other women in recovery. She's the real deal and she's also really cool.

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Chris Thompson CEO at SideKick Mobile Technologies, Creators of the Sober Sidekick App Oct 26, 2022

Chris Thompson is a successful serial entrepreneur; recently featured in ‘Fortune Magazine. But the fact he’s sober is what he features when you talk with him and his hope is contagious. By the way, his story is unreal. Now, he continues to grow as a person and professional, while his app ‘Sober Sidekick’ has come with a tidal wave of success.

https://www.sobersidekick.com/

https://instagram.com/sobersidekickapp?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://fortune.com/2022/09/12/addiction-entrepreneur-launch-sober-sidekick/amp/

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NHL Defenseman Chris "Bundy" Therien Oct 18, 2022

Chris Therien's NHL career spanned 12 years and 764 games. He was a guy you could count on bringing 100% every night on the ice, but all the while Chris was counting on drinking, especially late in his career. The tragic death of his sister, coupled with the pressures of NHL hockey led him to rock bottom in 2006. That's when he checked into Caron Treatment Center with a blood alcohol level of 0.63; death is expected when a person reaches 0.40. Now, Chris is more than a decade sober and works as an advocate for Caron, just one of the many amazing hats he wears in his fulfilling life of sobriety.

https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Therien-Road-Redemption/dp/1629379832/ref=sr_1_1?crid=177E6U2EM7AGQ&keywords=chris+therien&qid=1666097581&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQ2IiwicXNhIjoiMC4yOSIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=chris+the%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

https://twitter.com/CaronTreatment/status/1494025086554230789

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snow-the-goalie-a-flyers-podcast/id1365686897

https://limitlessrecoverycenters.com/

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Former NFL Player Randy Grimes Oct 11, 2022

Randy Grimes grew up a humble kid, from a good family, in Tyler, Texas. Football was life, which worked out for Randy because he was very good at it. After dominating the Southwest Conference at Baylor he was selected in the second round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Quite possibly one of the best drafts ever. Randy saw drugs as a necessary evil, trying to stay on the field. His willingness to take whatever it took for him to play morphed into a full-blown addiction. Now, 13 years sober, he leans on those dark times to help struggling addicts who need the message.

https://offcenterthebook.com/

https://randygrimesspeaks.com/

https://proathletesinrecovery.org/

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Tara Schiller, Co-Founder + CEO of yoursoberbuddy.com Oct 05, 2022

Tara Zoe has created a lifesaving app called @yoursoberbuddy. This incredibly thoughtful conversation is for anyone with shame or a substance abuse disorder that is looking for a way out. Loads of gratitude for Tara and her mission.

https://linktr.ee/soberbuddy

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News Anchor Courtney Friel - KTLA in Los Angeles Sep 27, 2022

Courtney Friel spent six years working at FOX News Channel before becoming an anchor at KTLA in Los Angeles. But it's the more than 11 years of sobriety she likes to talk about the most. She's also very open about the 15 years before she got sober, including cocaine-fueled college days and living fast in New York City while at FOX News. Her book “Tonight at 10: Kicking Booze and Breaking News” details all this in great depth and is slated to become a feature film. More important than anything; she's 'of service' and on a mission to help people struggling with addiction. Did I mention she's from Philly?

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Former NBA Players Jayson Williams and Mike Gminski Sep 20, 2022

It’s said less than ten percent of people with addiction problems can stay sober and .03% of high school basketball players can make it up the NBA. So it’s safe to say Jayson Williams and Mike Gminski have beaten the odds. But they haven’t done it without hard work and having strong teammates in life. Mike was Jayson’s mentor in the NBA and then 30 years later, Jayson had the opportunity to show G-Man the way in recovery, thanks to Rebound Institute, which uses adventure therapy and recovery methods to help folks craft the ultimate comeback.

www.rebound4life.org

Phone: 877-2-REBOUND

https://youtu.be/_q2ScC93qMk

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Ben Tuff Sep 13, 2022

Ben Tuff recently swam 25 miles in under 15 hours but it's his 10 years of sobriety he'll tell you about first. He's raised almost $200k for Clean Ocean Access through his swimming but he's also out to smash the stigma associated with addiction.

https://youtu.be/Vo2Mb9mK0dc

https://www.cleanoceanaccess.org/bentuffswim2021

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Gentry Jones Sep 06, 2022

Gentry Jones is a social media star, who uses vulnerability and humor to carry an incredible message of sobriety to millions. The mom of four is smashing any stigma of shame connected to addiction and shining brightly while doing it.

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Former NFL Quarterback and Dallas Cowboy Quincy Carter Aug 30, 2022

The only thing that could get between Quincy Carter and success was addiction and that’s exactly what happened. Drafted 52nd overall by the Cubs and a second-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys, Quincy escaped the pressures of pro sports and life through drugs and alcohol and it nearly killed him. Now he uses his amazing story to help others struggling with addiction.

https://www.quincycarter17.com/

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News Anchor John Boel Aug 23, 2022

John Boel has won 99 Emmys and completed 13 Ironman's, but the number he's most proud of is his almost 12 years of sobriety. John's two very public DUIs led to a stint in rehab and the gift of sobriety. His work as an amazing journalist speaks for itself but he feels his real legacy will be his work in addiction recovery.

https://www.wave3.com/authors/john-boel/

https://www.amazon.com/News-Journalists-Story-Recovery-Self-Discovery/dp/1935497448

https://youtu.be/ctL3gknmCAs

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Pete's Story Aug 02, 2022

Pete actually shares his experience of what it was like, what happened, and what it's like now. The story is evergreen but the podcast is from a few months ago when Pete appeared on the Busy Living Sober Podcast. He covers finding out he had a heart issue and losing out on playing college football, after years of abusing drugs and alcohol as a teen. Then he takes us through a roller-coaster career, where he attempted to juggle working in pro sports and addiction. Finally, he talks about hitting bottom, getting the gift of desperation, and accepting total defeat before doing whatever it took to get sober.

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Former NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf Jul 26, 2022

Ryan Leaf might be synonymous with the term 'Bust' but today he's redefining the word 'comeback'. The former No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft ended up in prison thanks to an insatiable addiction to opioids. But long before his drug abuse put him behind bars, an inability to cope with success and life in general, something most addicts struggle with, prematurely ended his NFL career. Today he's sober and carrying the message to alcoholics and addicts through speaking engagements and his new podcast 'Bust - The Ryan Leaf Story'. Ryan's also a college football analyst for ESPN, a father, and a Program Ambassador for Transcend Recovery Community. He's all in on recovery and there's nowhere he won't go in this conversation.

https://transcendrecoverycommunity.com/team_member/ryan-leaf/

https://open.spotify.com/show/3eG6tbRXcEkDNA7AhaIkOM

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Skateboarder Brandon Novak Jul 19, 2022

Brandon Novak was discovered by Tony Hawk and was a pro skateboarder by the time he was 14 years old; filming commercials with Michael Jordan and traveling all over the world to compete. But soon, alcohol and heroin became his number one priority, and eventually, fame and stardom couldn't keep him afloat anymore. After crashing through the bottom after bottom, Brandon received the gift of sobriety seven years ago, and to say he carries the message is an understatement.

https://brandonnovak.com

https://brandonnovak.com/novaks-house

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Mike Van Meter former FBI agent Jul 12, 2022

Mike Van Meter spent almost 20 years in the FBI. Before that he worked as a police officer in Washington, D.C., following a career flying helicopters in the military. However, this decorated pilot was grounded by addiction, and today, almost 10 years sober, he shares his story to help other addicts.

https://vanmeterwellnesssolutions.com/wp/about/

https://vanmeterwellnesssolutions.com/wp/podcasts/

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Rethinking Alcohol Part #1: The Path to Alcoholism, Hitting Bottom, Climbing Out and Life after Sobriety with Pete Sousa on The Great Man Within Jul 05, 2022

Pete guests on The Great Man Within with Dominick Quartuccio and Bryan Stacy.

Pete Sousa runs The Payoff with Pete Podcast, 100+ episodes of athletes, celebrities, and public figures who are recovering alcoholics How alcohol often starts off as a superpower, and the line where it turns into kryptonite Pete shares stories of professional athletes who played games drunk and high The humbling path to sobriety and re-learning life all over again Why recovering addicts are part of a special fraternity of trust and respect for one another.

Follow Dominick on Instagram: @DominickQ

Join the Great Man Mastermind: https://www.dominickq.com/masterminds/the-digital-mastermind

Join the Facebook Group for Men: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatManWithin

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Amanda Marino - Certified Recovery and Life Coach Jun 28, 2022

Amanda Marino is a certified recovery and life coach and a certified intervention professional but most importantly she’s more than 15 years sober. She suffered unspeakable trauma as a kid and started drinking and using pretty early in life. Before Amanda’s usage got out of control, she worked as an actress and model. Now she uses some of those skills serving as an expert on A&E’s new show Digital Addiction. She's a force of nature and a huge part of the recovery community

https://www.nextlevelrecoveryassociates.com/our-team

https://www.aetv.com/shows/digital-addiction

@aetv #DigitalAddiction

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Charlie Engle Jun 21, 2022

Charlie Engle is a legendary ultra-marathon runner. He has won or placed in some of the world's most challenging races. In 2007, Matt Damon produced and narrated Running the Sahara. It's a film about Engle and his successful bid to become the first person to run across the Sahara Desert. Before all of that though, Charlie’s addiction almost killed him. But now he wears it as a badge of honor, a self-proclaimed sober warrior, he’s spent 30 years on the sunny side of the street. This conversation will probably have you wondering ‘how long till the movie comes out?’

http://www.charlieengle.com/

https://www.ashleytreatment.org/the-penguin-movement-for-recovery/

https://www.nbcnews.com/video/was-man-unfairly-targeted-by-irs-for-role-in-financial-crisis-44479555699

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Sports Super Agent Leigh Steinberg Jun 14, 2022

Leigh Steinberg is probably the most notable agent in the history of sports. He's often credited with being the real-life inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He really doesn't really want to talk about movies or his star-studded roster of clients over the years - from Troy Aikman to Pat Mahomes. What he wants to talk about is being sober for more than a decade and how he did it. It's an incredible tale that could be a motion picture of its own. Leigh's story is also a real tailwind, for anyone struggling or looking to get sober.

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Chris Brown Jun 07, 2022

Chris Brown is an Emmy-nominated journalist and the winner of more than 10 Associated Press awards for his anchoring and reporting. Chris has also battled alcohol addiction for as long as he can remember. While professional success in news and politics has illuminated his outsides, his alcoholism has dimmed his internal fame. Two months sober, Chris uses laughter and tears to share what it's like to be in the middle of the struggle, in early sobriety, with his old friend Pete.

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Colonel Dan May 31, 2022

Col. Dan flew 159 combat missions in Vietnam, where he cheated death almost every day.

However, a decorated career as a fighter pilot didn’t excuse him from the grips of alcoholism.

Sober today more than 30-years, his legacy is flying higher than ever, in the history books and through his work with other alcoholics.

This is an amazing story for any addict looking to put down a drink or a drug or for anyone looking up get better.

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Former NBA Player Doug Overton May 24, 2022

Doug Overton scratched and clawed his way to 12 seasons playing in the NBA, followed by a career coaching with the Sixers and Nets. But at 46 years old he took a season off to spend time back at home, while his daughter finished up her final year of high school. That's when Doug smoked his first joint. What followed was six years of abuse, denial, and a couple of highly publicized run-ins with police. Then, a guy who had willed his way to incredible success surrendered and started to win again. He spent several months in treatment and now, after more than two years off drugs and alcohol, he's doing what he loves again. Hearing how Doug got his life back and is giving back once again is an inspirational tale you've got to listen to.

https://synergyhouses.com

https://www.caron.org

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Screenwriter Jim Hecht May 17, 2022

Jim Hecht's ability to create magic on the screen has led to great success for him as a screenwriter. However, mired in addiction more than 20-years ago, the odds of getting sober probably may have seemed like even more of a longshot than sustaining a career in Hollywood. Jim is the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the wildly successful Winning Time on HBO. But his biggest victory came against addiction and it's a story you've got to hear

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NHL Player Chris Therien May 10, 2022

Chris Therien's NHL career spanned 12 years and 764 games. He was a guy you could count on bringing 100% every night on the ice, but all the while Chris was counting on drinking, especially late in his career. The tragic death of his sister, coupled with the pressures of NHL hockey led him to rock bottom in 2006. That's when he checked into Caron Treatment Center with a blood alcohol level of 0.63; death is expected when a person reaches 0.40. Now, Chris is more than a decade sober and works as an advocate for Caron, just one of the many amazing hats he wears in his fulfilling life of sobriety.

https://twitter.com/CaronTreatment/status/1494025086554230789

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snow-the-goalie-a-flyers-podcast/id1365686897

https://limitlessrecoverycenters.com/

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Hilary Phelps May 03, 2022

Hilary Phelps is a renaissance woman, who brings light to the world in so many different ways. She’s an author, a public relations guru, a photographer, a triathlete, and a mom – just to name a few things. However, as Hilary will tell you, making all of that possible is her more than 15 years of sobriety. In college, her dinking cast a shadow on her elite swimming skills and interpersonal and emotional growth. After that, it got much worse, but then it got so much better.

@hilaryphelps_

@genuinejoyphoto

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Dan O'Toole Sports Broadcaster Apr 26, 2022

Dan O"Toole is one of the biggest names in Canadian sports broadcasting, so big he was lured to Los Angeles by FOX Sports to be one of the faces of its new network in 2013. Dan ended up back in Canada on its version of SportsCenter, still one of the most celebrated personalities in the country. But he ended up in rehab in February of 2021, after getting laid off. Now, more than a year sober, Dan uses his podcast 'Boomsies' to inform and entertain and uses his new way of life to help other folks struggling. He's emotional, he's passionate and he's a real gift.

https://boomsies.ca/

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Former Pro Boxer Ed Lattimore Apr 19, 2022

He's a former heavyweight boxer, an author, a motivational speaker, a military man and his IQ has been recorded as high as 150. Ed is also an alcoholic with a message of incredible hope. Get ready to get educated and to enjoy a compelling podcast with Pete and the former heavyweight, dubbed 'Black Magic".

https://edlatimore.com/

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Pete on That Sober Guy Podcast Apr 12, 2022

Pete goes on Shane Ramer's That Sober Guy Podcast to share his story.

@thatsoberguypodcast

https://www.quitdrinkingdude.com

https://www.thatsoberguy.com/work-with-shane

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Shane Ramer @ThatSoberGuyPodcast Apr 05, 2022

Shane Ramer is the founder and host of ‘That Sober Guy Podcast’. Starting in 2014, it’s known as one of the top recovery pods out there. Shane’s life as a kid in the Bay Area saw him succeed on and off the baseball diamond but then he started getting high and drunk. All of a sudden drugs and alcohol became the number one priority in his life, as he moshed his way through the punk rock scene. Shane had a lot of bottoms but his true wakeup call was a simple comment from one of his kids. This dude is on fire and so is this pod.

@thatsoberguypodcast

https://www.quitdrinkingdude.com

https://www.thatsoberguy.com/work-with-shane

That Sober Guy Podcast

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Murph Apr 01, 2022

At one point, every morning Murph told himself he wasn’t going to drink and every night the bottles stacked up. He says that’s why he considerers the fact he doesn’t want to drink today a miracle. This guy was a great hoops player but he turned down playing for a major D-1 program because his life was already unmanageable at 19. We’ve got a real alcoholic on our hands, who wears life like a loose shirt now and is basically family to Pete.

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The Coach: Kevin E. Mar 25, 2022

If you need a pick-me-up, this pod is for you. Kevin E is a force of nature and his story of addiction and recovery is shocking before it's totally inspiring. He goes to any length to help people, in and out of recovery, and it's clearly having a positive impact on him.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/2bK9pCSkeLQ

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Former NBA Player Mike Gminski Mar 17, 2022

Mike Gminski was the seventh pick in the NBA Draft in 1980, after an all-American career at Duke. He averaged almost 12 points a game over a 14-year NBA career, where he says alcohol abuse really wasn't an issue. But then life threw some haymakers at the G-Man and he used drinking and drugs to cope. On July 13, 2020, Gminski's son Noah and his ex-wife drove him to Florida, where former teammate Jayson Williams is running a treatment center called Rebound Institute. By that point, Gminski was drinking a fifth of vodka a day and taking Xanax to deal with panic attacks. At Rebound, he learned how to stay sober and play the game of life again. Gminski talks with Pete about getting sober, a colorful NBA career, and his work as a successful TV analyst on college basketball games. And he does all his talking from Rebound, where he's now employed. But most importantly he talks about almost dying a year ago and living his best life today. Gminski calls it a miracle. We bet you'll call this a great podcast.

https://www.facebook.com/reboundforlife

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Harry Cunnane Mar 10, 2022

Harry Cunnane has written two books on recovery and works tirelessly to break the stigma of addiction; a stigma that kept him sick and almost killed him. Nearly 10 years sober, Harry bottomed outright as his mother, Madeleine Dean, was launching a successful run for Pennsylvania State Representative. His amazing story features a harrowing addiction to opioids but, most importantly, his inspiring recovery. Today Harry gives back to the rehab that helped save his life; serving as Regional Vice President for Caron Treatment Centers.

https://www.caron.org

https://www.amazon.com/Under-Our-Roof-Recovery-Mothers/dp/0593138066

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NFL's Vance Johnson Mar 03, 2022

Vance Johnson endured life in an abusive household as a kid and drifted into a life of alcohol and drug addiction as an adult. On the outside life looked perfect. He was a young NFL star with charisma and charm on a team that played in three Super Bowls. But while the lights were bright on the exterior the darkness crept in internally. Countless overdoses failed marriages and suicide attempts preceded his moment of clarity and walk with God. This story has the makings of a Hollywood script and Vance Johnson carries the message of sobriety like a leading man.

https://www.vanceinspires.org/

https://www.facebook.com/VanceInspires

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Nate Amor - Trans-Siberian Orchestra Feb 24, 2022

Nate Amor performs in front of sold-out arenas as one of the lead performers in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. But it’s the high he chased off the stage that’s led to a long battle against alcohol and benzodiazepines. There’s a reason he performed in front of almost 750,000 fans over the 2021 holiday season with the TSO. But most importantly, there’s a reason he can help addicts out of the wilderness.

https://nateamor.com/

https://instagram.com/nateamormusic?utm_medium=copy_link

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Ritch Shydner Feb 17, 2022

Ritch Shydner rode the comedy boom in the 1980s to stardom, thanks to his dysfunctional childhood and quick wit. He became a regular on The Tonight Show when seven million people a night used to watch. Ritch also appeared in hit TV shows and movies But his biggest role came when he beat addiction in 1985 and got sober.

http://www.ritchshydner.com/

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NFL's Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson Feb 10, 2022

Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson was one of the best young players in the NFL. By the time he was 25 years old, he’d made the Pro Bowl and played in three Super Bowls (winning one) on America’s Team the Dallas Cowboys. But as his career evolved so did his addiction to cocaine. It started hanging out in Los Angeles with Richard Pryor and Marvin Gaye and ended with a love for crack and finally big trouble with the law. Now, almost 40 years sober, this former NFL star is winning at the game of life “one day at a time” and taking a lot of folks along with him. Incredible man, a fantastic podcast

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The Return of Wes Cunningham Feb 03, 2022

Musician and actor Wes Cunningham returns to celebrate the one year anniversary of The Payoff and to talk about his last year, where he got away from what he did to get sober and descended into a dark time. Wes shares this experience and how he turned it around and got back on the beam.

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Rob Koebel Jan 27, 2022

Rob Koebel appeared to have it all but as he racked up Emmy Awards and his career in TV News soared, he was spiraling into the depths of alcoholism. Then his ex-wife, a current CNN anchor, wrote a book that chronicled Rob’s behavior in addiction and triggered and event that led to an epic bottom. Today, Rob is nearly 10-years sober and is a staple in the Southern California recovery community and on the Universal Pictures lot. This is a podcast you don’t want to miss.

https://www.robkoebel.com/about-me

https://youtu.be/osFFQex-rtY

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07HHLKN9Z/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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Jean McCarthy Jan 20, 2022

Jean McCarthy is an award-winning blogger and podcaster who is best-known as a voice of recovery advocacy. She's a light and she's got experience on what it's like to stop drinking when your outsides look great but inside you're falling apart. Jean has another book coming out and is just a joy to talk with.

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Clint Jan 13, 2022

Clint was one of the people who unknowingly laid the groundwork for this podcast. He's had an influence on Pete for decades, as a stalwart in the Southeastern Pennsylvania recovery community. In recovery you'll often hear "promotion by attraction" and if you don't understand the concept you certainly will by the end of this podcast.

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Former NFL Player Tony Mandarich Jan 06, 2022

Tony Mandarich was drafted second in the 1989 NFL Draft. Around that same time, he appeared on Late Night with David Letterman and almost fought Mike Tyson. As time moved on, his name became synonymous with steroids and his NFL career was over before it really ever got going. But while people focused on steroid use as the reason for his downfall, he was actually mainlining pain killers in the midst of a harrowing addiction. Then he bottomed out, got sober, and made an NFL comeback that included a starting role for more than three seasons. Today, he's nearly 27 years sober and a total inspiration. Tony is also funny and terribly interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9O9NTvXUk0

https://www.espnfrontrow.com/2019/04/schaap-tells-the-tale-of-tony-mandarich-on-eve-of-nfl-draft/

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Mark Suppelsa Dec 30, 2021

Mark Suppelsa was a fixture in the Chicago scene for more than 25 years in a time when everyone turned to and trusted TV News for information. But in 2012, as an anchor at WGN in the Windy City, he entered rehab to battle his alcohol addiction. Mark says he had no clue about the great life that awaited him on the other side of addiction when he entered rehab one May afternoon almost 10 years ago. He’s an amazing dude who is beyond entertaining.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Suppelsa

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-ppn-column-love-essentially-tl-0921-20170914-story.html

https://twitter.com/marksuppelsa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWP8ihpHs3Q

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Megna Method Feat Pete Sousa Dec 23, 2021

Pete guests on the Megna Method podcast.

Today’s guest on the show is Pete Sousa. Pete is currently a news anchor and journalist for KWTX in Waco, TX and has an extensive history in public relations work with most of the major professional sports organizations such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and the NCAA. He is also the host of the entertaining and motivational podcast, The Payoff with Pete, where he interviews many inspiring and incredible people who share stories of overcoming alcohol and drug addictions. This reuniting discussion between Marc and Pete delivers some great insight to self-awareness, humility and valuing what’s right in front of you.

More about Marc: https://www.justakidfromfallriver.com/

@marcmegna

Megna Method podcast: https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://show/144863&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/show/144863

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Dr. Tami Berry Dec 16, 2021

Tami Berry was a distinguished surgeon before the wheels came off because of her addiction to alcohol and drugs; primarily speed. Consuming an exorbitant amount of Adderall daily, each morning she’d wake up and swear off the drug only to find any reason to start back up by noon. The madness carried over into her career, where pressure and burnout share plenty of real estate. Today, sober for nearly 10 years, Tami has a message that carries hope and a story of a refreshing new life. She now helps purpose-driven professionals harness the power of high-level stress to fuel life-long achievement and success without sacrificing their health or happiness along the way. She’s also really cool and has a history with Pete in recovery that dates back about 9 years.

https://drtamiberry.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamiberrymd

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Ryan Leaf Dec 09, 2021

Ryan Leaf might be synonymous with the term 'Bust' but today he's redefining the word 'comeback'. The former No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft ended up in prison thanks to an insatiable addiction to opioids. But long before his drug abuse put him behind bars, an inability to cope with success and life in general, something most addicts struggle with, prematurely ended his NFL career. Today he's sober and carrying the message to alcoholics and addicts through speaking engagements and his new podcast 'Bust - The Ryan Leaf Story'. Ryan's also a college football analyst for ESPN, a father, and a Program Ambassador for Transcend Recovery Community. He's all in on recovery and there's nowhere he won't go in this conversation.

https://transcendrecoverycommunity.com/team_member/ryan-leaf/

https://open.spotify.com/show/3eG6tbRXcEkDNA7AhaIkOM

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Dr. Dick Chopp Dec 02, 2021

Dr. Dick Chopp’s ability to market his brand as a urologist performing vasectomies earned him incredible success and national recognition, including an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. His credentials as a doctor span 37 years of practicing as a urologist proceeded by education at USC & Sloane Kettering. But it’s not his decorated career in medicine he’s most proud of, it’s his 15 years of sobriety. Dr. Chopp shares how he got sober, how his life changed from the inside out, and how his ego was smashed on the way to a happy and fulfilled life.

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Colonel Dan Nov 24, 2021

Col. Dan flew 159 combat missions in Vietnam, where he cheated death almost every day. However, a decorated career as a fighter pilot didn’t excuse him from the grips of alcoholism. Sober today more than 30 years, his legacy is flying higher than ever, in the history books and through his work with other alcoholics. This is an amazing story for any addict looking to put down a drink or a drug or for anyone looking up get better.

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Courtney Friel Nov 18, 2021

Courtney Friel spent six years working at FOX News Channel before becoming an anchor at KTLA in Los Angeles. But it's the more than 11 years of sobriety she likes to talk about the most. She's also very open about the 15 years before she got sober, including cocaine-fueled college days and living fast in New York City while at FOX News. Her book “Tonight at 10: Kicking Booze and Breaking News” details all this in great depth and is slated to become a feature film. More important than anything; she's 'of service' and on a mission to help people struggling with addiction. Did I mention she's from Philly?

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Gerry Cooney Nov 11, 2021

Gerry Cooney was 28-3 as a heavyweight fighter and spent time ranked No. 1 in the world. But his biggest victory has come over alcohol, a battle which he still fights every day in the rooms of recovery, helping himself and others. Pete and Gerry cover it all, from the incredible hype surrounding his title fight against Larry Holmes to how addiction hampered his chances against Michael Spinks. “Gentleman” Gerry Cooney has a book out and you can hear him on SiriusXM Radio channel 156.

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Scott Silverman Nov 04, 2021

Scott Silverman is a Crisis Coach, and behavioral health advisor, and leads the team at Confidential Recovery—an intensive substance abuse recovery program for adults, 18 years and older. He's written two best-selling books on addiction, has a TED Talk, and has been featured on CNN and many other news outlets across the country as he works to help families dealing with addiction and people who suffer from it. Scott is entertaining, and informative, and has 37 years of sobriety. This talk shares great insight on how to handle the holidays if you are a family working through addiction.

https://www.yourcrisiscoach.com/about/

https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/blog/scott-silvermans-happy-hour-podcast-page/

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Scott Strode Oct 28, 2021

On the road to recovery from his drug & alcohol addiction, Scott Strode found self-confidence and a new identity in sports. Today, he's not only a triathlete and mountaineer, he’s the Founder and National Executive Director of The Phoenix: A free sober active community that helps individuals rise, recover, and live through the power of fitness and community. The Phoenix is based on Scott's own discovery that a healthy, active lifestyle has a transformative effect on long-term sobriety. Scott has a TED Talk, he was named a CNN Hero and continues to move the ball forward in the world of recovery. He's also flat-out awesome!

https://www.scottstrode.com/

TED Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh9O3-ciOYs

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Laure Redmond Oct 21, 2021

Laure Redmond's high-octane life as a fitness coach began in New York City, where she ran a gym and trained stars like Tom Cruise, Madonna and Mary Tyler Moore. As her career progressed so did her dependence on alcohol. Laure is a self-described Type A personality, who achieved great success and had earned pretty much everything she'd ever wanted but says she felt mounting shame as it related to her addiction. Still, she continued to function at a high level, publishing a successful book, being featured in O Magazine as an author and life coach and making TV and Radio appearances throughout America and overseas. Finally, enough was enough and Laure got sober four years ago. If her career was flying before she stopped drinking, now it appears to be soaring. She talks with Pete about everything from finding ways to get to through shame, sober sex and how one mega-star helped her find sobriety without even knowing it (promotion by attraction). You will most likely feel better after you listen to this!

http://www.laureredmond.com/

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Calvin Schiraldi Oct 14, 2021

Calvin Schiraldi reached the major leagues on talent and will. But no amount of natural ability or desire could help him defeat alcoholism. His career with the Mets, Red Sox, Cubs, and Padres featured incredible highs and serious lows. Some of the depths on the field led to self-medication and the darkest of times in the grips of alcohol. Today he’s winning off the field, helping others with his story of sobriety, and living a life totally fulfilled and free of alcohol.

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Dave Kushner Oct 07, 2021

Dave is a rockstar. His career involves selling out arenas in some of the world’s biggest bands, winning a Grammy, and being nominated for an Emmy. Lucky for us, he’s a sober guy working a program, which makes him totally relatable. Dave grew up in Hollywood and ran with some of the biggest musicians ever. But before he was able to shine himself – he had to get sober. Buckle up for a wild ride into recovery and a life beyond Dave’s wildest dreams in sobriety.

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Dr. Nishant P. Oct 01, 2021

Dr. Nishant P. is an accomplished surgeon and was an accomplished alcoholic. Speaking with years of experience in sobriety, he talks with Pete about the high-wire act he endured juggling addiction and more than 15-years of education, en route to becoming a doctor Nishant's story includes brushes with death, failed attempts at starting his career, and a DUI where he was nearly six times the legal limit. But it all culminates with a journey in sobriety, which has earned him great joy, perspective, and what he calls a "life of abundance".

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Marin Nelson Sep 23, 2021

Marin Nelson is more than 15-years sober and her story is one of hope and inspiration...and it's also very funny. Aside from changing her life and getting sober, she's become an agent of change, starting a recovery group serving employees at her Fortune 500 Company. She carries the message of recovery with grace and humility and sometimes hilarity.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinenelson/

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Karolina Rzadkowolska Sep 16, 2021

Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. This podcast answers a lot of the questions about drinking and whether or not you might be drinking too much, She’s worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to change their drinking habits and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams. Her book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You will be out on bookshelves on January 4th. She’s the host ofEuphoric the Podcast, founder of Euphoric Alcohol-Free, and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Popsugar, Authority Magazine, Greatist, and Elite Daily.

www.euphoricaf.com

euphoricbook.com

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Tim Brooks Sep 09, 2021

Tim Brooks was one of the nation's top high school lacrosse recruits, from a great family, living in one of America's most affluent suburbs. But when he showed up on Good Morning America, it wasn't because he'd won a college lacrosse title, it was because he was likely headed to prison for being the No. 2 man in a drug ring who's takedown made national headlines. Seven years sober, Tim talks with Pete about the wild ride and speaks about trading a life of 'taking' in addiction, to a life of 'giving' in sobriety.

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Sports Super Agent Leigh Steinberg Sep 02, 2021

Leigh Steinberg is probably the most notable agent in the history of sports. He's often credited with being the real-life inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. But he really doesn't really want to talk about movies or his star-studded roster of clients over the years - from Troy Aikman to Pat Mahomes. What he wants to talk about is being sober for more than a decade and how he did it. It's an incredible tale that could be a motion picture of its own. Leigh's story is also a real tailwind, for anyone struggling or looking to get sober.

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Debra Olson Aug 26, 2021

Debra Olson spent more than 25 years working as a hairdresser in the film industry so it's no surprise her story is ripped from a Hollywood script. She moved to LA as a teen and the party was just getting started. Her run in movies and TV was legendary in and out of the studio and her collapse was just as epic. Now almost 20-years sober, she describes how she got through to the other side and shares gems she uses today to stay serene.

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Amy Liz Harrison Aug 19, 2021

Amy Liz Harrison has eight kids and 10-years sober, I could stop right there. She had four children when she ended up in jail for driving drunk with them all in the car. At that point, her “perfect” public and wasn’t even put together on the surface anymore and the masquerade was over. She’s recently written a book and her honesty about her journey in recovery is contagious, it’s also eye-opening when you consider she was a suburban mom with incredible resources at her disposal. Another example is that alcoholism and addiction don’t discriminate.

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Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson Aug 12, 2021

Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson was one of the best young players in the NFL. By the time he was 25-years old, he’d made the Pro Bowl and played in three Super Bowls (winning one) on America’s Team the Dallas Cowboys. But as his career evolved so did his addiction to cocaine. It started hanging out in Los Angeles with Richard Pryor and Marvin Gaye and ended with a love for crack and finally big trouble with the law. Now, almost 40 years sober, this former NFL star is winning at the game of life “one day at a time” and taking a lot of folks along with him. Incredible man, a fantastic podcast

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Erika Aug 05, 2021

Erika is a fixture at 12-step meetings in the Austin area but she'll tell you that her work in recovery and on herself doesn't stop there. You'll hear from her today because she's one of those people that has what a recovering alcoholic wants and if you want to understand what that is, just take a listen. Drunk, sober, or trying to get just one day clean: this podcast is for everyone, as she drops so many life gems throughout this chat. Erika is full of hope and you will be too after you listen to her.

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Mike Sousa and a Defibrillator Jul 29, 2021

Pete's back in the studio, one week after getting a defibrillator. That's the focus, as Mike Sousa returns to share what it like watching Pete go through the surgery after Pete put it off for years. Also covered is how addicts react to pain meds and the slippery slope that comes with any controlled substance prescription for an addict. Pete is very revealing on the dark feelings he had post operation. Mike is very funny. Enjoy

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Fitness Coach Ali Perry Jul 22, 2021

Replay from the start of the Payoff: Pete sits down with fitness coach and friend Ali Perry to talk about mistakes in addiction, a life that could very well be a movie, her newest fitness venture and, of course, sobriety.

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Mike Gminski Jul 15, 2021

Mike Gminski was the seventh pick in the NBA Draft in 1980, after an all-American career at Duke. He averaged almost 12 points a game over a 14-year NBA career, where he says alcohol abuse really wasn't an issue. But then life threw some haymakers at the G-Man and he used drinking and drugs to cope. On July 13, 2020, Gminski's son Noah and his ex-wife drove him to Florida, where former teammate Jayson Williams is running a treatment center called Rebound Institute. By that point, Gminski was drinking a fifth of vodka a day and taking Xanax to deal with panic attacks. At Rebound, he learned how to stay sober and play the game of life again. Gminski talks with Pete about getting sober, a colorful NBA career, and his work as a successful TV analyst on college basketball games. And he does all his talking from Rebound, where he's now employed. But most importantly he talks about almost dying a year ago and living his best life today. Gminski calls it a miracle. We bet you'll call this a great podcast.

https://www.facebook.com/reboundforlife

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Amy Dresner Jul 08, 2021

Amy Dresner is a journalist, an author, a former comedian, and most importantly 8.5 years sober. Her book "My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty & Staying Clean" has been hailed by critics and readers alike and it gives people struggling with addiction hope. She's got another book on the way and a successful podcast called "Rehab Junkie" but she also has real-life problems in recovery that she's very open about. Amy is hilarious. Like really, really funny.

https://www.amydresner.com/

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Pete's Story Jul 01, 2021

Pete actually shares his experience of what it was like, what happened, and what it's like now. The story is evergreen but the podcast is from a few months ago when Pete appeared on the Busy Living Sober Podcast. He covers finding out he had a heart issue and losing out on playing college football, after years of abusing drugs and alcohol as a teen. Then he takes us through a roller-coaster career, where he attempted to juggle working in pro sports and addiction. Finally, he talks about hitting bottom, getting the gift of desperation, and accepting total defeat before doing whatever it took to get sober.

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Peter F Jun 24, 2021

Peter F and Pete Sousa ran the streets together until Peter F ended up in rehab at 17 and Peter S developed a heart problem at 18. Peter F stayed sober after that rehab and the darkness he acquired drinking and using turned into a bright light in sobriety, illuminating the road to happy destiny for a lot of guys who followed in his footsteps, including Pete S. Peter F made a special trip from Phoenix to be in the studio with Pete S and we think you find his trek worthwhile. 25 years sober, he’s got a lot to share.

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Noa Shaw Jun 17, 2021

Noa Shaw went from dealing coke in Studio 54 in his teens to the brink of more than 15 years in prison, after starting up the first weed delivery service in Los Angles. He cheated death several times and finally almost met the end when, as a drug dealer, he says he became his best customer. Today, almost 14 years sober he’s making a living amends to the world through giving hopeless people the love they need and silencing the inner critic in his mind and yours too - if you pay attention. His book “Stop Thinking Thoughts That Scare you” is a selfless help guide of practical tools to eliminate fear and anxiety and live a life of abundance. You will want to call B.S. on some of his stories but it’s all true, there are pictures and paperwork to back it all up.

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Gerry Cooney Jun 10, 2021

Gerry Cooney was 28-3 as a heavyweight fighter and spent time ranked No. 1 in the world. But his biggest victory has come over alcohol, a battle which he still fights every day in the rooms of recovery, helping himself and others. Pete and Gerry cover it all, from the incredible hype surrounding his title fight against Larry Holmes to how addiction hampered his chances against Michael Spinks. “Gentleman” Gerry Cooney has a book out and you can hear him on SiriusXM Radio channel 156.

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Casey Scott Jun 03, 2021

Casey Scott's rise to fame in Salt Lake City was fast and furious, sorta like his life. He started in radio right out of college and moved into television after that, where he became a household name in Salt Lake. Then it all came to a crashing end, literally, when decades of partying caught up to Casey in an ugly DWI wreck. That was almost three years ago and the dude has been sober ever since. His story is inspiring and he's hilarious, but it's only funny because he's sober today and is committed to helping others struggling with addiction. Get ready for a serious dose of charisma.

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Pete on The Dreamcatcher's Podcast May 24, 2021

In this 'Bonus Pod' Pete reconnects with Marissa Klien Kay, a college friend who had no idea just how far down the rabbit hole he went, before getting the gift of desperation and becoming sober. Marissa and her sister Jamie Sztoser are titans in the fashion industry but more than anything, they've built a brand around helping others and good energy. Take a walk down memory lane with a couple of Richmond Spiders - for some laughs, surprises, and maybe even some life lessons.

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Courtney Friel May 20, 2021

Courtney Friel spent six years working at FOX News Channel before becoming an anchor at KTLA in Los Angeles. But it's the more than 11 years of sobriety she likes to talk about the most. She's also very open about the 15 years before she got sober, including cocaine fueled college days and living fast in New York City while at FOX News. Her book “Tonight at 10: Kicking Booze and Breaking News” details all this in great depth and is slated to become a feature film. More important than anything; she's 'of service' and on a mission to help people struggling with addiction. Did I mention she's from Philly?

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Brady Kramer May 13, 2021

Brady Kramer started skating at four years old and ended up becoming one of the most sought-after hockey prospects in the world. He was taken in the 7th round of the NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadians but his pro hockey career didn’t last very long.

However, his battles with addiction and anxiety lasted for decades. But then a failed suicide attempt in 2011, was followed by the courage to change and what’s now more than ten years of sobriety.

Brady is a living, breathing example of how recovery can work if you are willing to change and put in the work.

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Tawny Lara May 06, 2021

Tawny Lara is a New York City-based writer, who specializes in sobriety and sex. She hosts the Recovery Rocks Podcast and her work examining the cross-section of sobriety and sex has been featured in Playboy, Men’s Health, and Huffington Post. But, as she puts it, more important than anything else she’s almost six years sober

IG: @tawnymlara

Twitter: @tawnymlara

http://www.tawnylara.com/

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Bizz Apr 29, 2021

Elizabeth Chance goes by the name Bizz, but until about 15 years ago, all she was busy doing was getting drunk.

Now, she's Busy Living Sober -literally. That's the name of her website, her podcast, and the title she uses doing work as a recovery coach.

Her mission is to transform the stigma of addiction. So grateful we got to be a part of that.

IG: @busylivingsober

http://busylivingsober.com/

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Damian Holbrook Apr 22, 2021

Damian Holbrook's life reads like a drama he might review as a Senior Writer for TV Guide Magazine.

But being a closeted gay guy while going to catholic high school in the '80s, as you cultivate an appetite for alcohol is probably something you can't make up.

Forget about the part where bottoms out at a high school reunion, gets sober, and has his life and career both take flight.

Time for over 25 years of sobriety with one of the TV industry's loudest voices.

IG: @damianholbrook

Twitter: @damianholbrook

https://www.tvinsider.com/author/damian-holbrook/

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Dave Kushner Apr 15, 2021

Dave is a rockstar. His career involves selling out arenas in some of the world’s biggest bands, winning a Grammy, and being nominated for an Emmy. Lucky for us, he’s a sober guy working a program, which makes him totally relatable.

Dave grew up in Hollywood and ran with some of the biggest musicians ever. But before he was able to shine himself – he had to get sober.

Buckle up for a wild ride into recovery and a life beyond Dave’s wildest dreams in sobriety.

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Courtney Apr 08, 2021

Courtney's transparency is textbook recovery and is probably one of the big reasons she's a walking miracle. Her story includes raw emotion and 14 years of sobriety after several brushes with the law and a broken soul brought her to her knees. Now she uses the pain she experienced in addiction to help other women in recovery. She's the real deal and she's also really cool.

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Murph Apr 01, 2021

At one point, every morning Murph told himself he wasn’t going to drink and every night the bottles stacked up. He says that’s why he considerers the fact he doesn’t want to drink today a miracle. This guy was a great hoops player but he turned down playing for a major D-1 program because his life was already unmanageable at 19. We’ve got a real alcoholic on our hands, who wears life like a loose shirt now and is basically family to Pete.

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Frank S. Mar 25, 2021

Frank's story seems like it was ripped from a Hollywood script and part of it actually takes us there. His battle through addiction begins as a college mascot and ends with him a criminal. He's also a very funny dude, who celebrates his more than 14 years of sobriety through being wildly comfortable in his own skin; a place most people in addiction can't even fathom.

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Anna Mar 18, 2021

If you or someone you love is feeling hopeless because of addiction this is the podcast to listen to. In this episode, Pete sits down with Anna. She was on track to have an unreal life. She was living in Hawaii, with a wonderful husband and a child on the way. But she couldn't stop drinking, ever, no matter what. Rehab after rehab, meeting after meeting, nothing worked...until it did. Now she's the one people turn to.

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Kimchi Mar 11, 2021

Kimchi was one of the youngest female commercial airline pilots ever. She eventually turned in her wings so she could get help with her alcoholism. Her message embodies the monster addiction can be, even for the brightest of young stars. Today, the Southern California native is flying high in sobriety and life.

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Timmy Brooks Mar 04, 2021

Tim Brooks was one of the nation's top high school lacrosse recruits, from a great family, living in one of America's most affluent suburbs. But when he showed up on Good Morning America, it wasn't because he'd won a college lacrosse title, it was because he was likely headed to prison for being the No. 2 man in a drug ring who's takedown made national headlines. Seven years sober, Tim looks talks with Pete about the wild ride and speaks about trading a life of 'taking' in addiction, to a life of 'giving' in sobriety.

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Gordon H. Feb 25, 2021

Pete and sits down with real estate mogul Gordon H to discuss driving through houses before sobriety and breaking through emotionally in recovery.

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Mike Sousa Feb 18, 2021

Pete sits down with his brother Mike to discuss how alcohol relieved his obsession with fear and trying to outrun addiction by moving to Los Angeles, before desperation and the birth of his daughter moved him to get sober. Mike's 14 years sober and he's also pretty funny.

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Fitness Coach Ali Perry Feb 11, 2021

Pete sits down with fitness coach and friend Ali Perry to talk the past, mistakes, fitness, and sobriety.

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Musician and Actor Wes Cunningham Feb 04, 2021

Pete sits down with musician and actor Wes Cunningham to talk music, movies, and sobriety.

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Trailer Jan 24, 2021

The Payoff is a look at the great life that awaits in sobriety on other side of addiction - but not without taking you through the madness first.

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