The Payoff - Stories of Sobriety

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Andrew Keane Payoff with Pete Apr 27, 2026

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Andrew Keane has used recovery to conquer some of his biggest challenges in his life but before he could fight for his recovery, he had to admit defeat at an early age. This is an amazing comeback.

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John Bukaty: Live Performance Artist Dec 18, 2025

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Pete talks to John Bukaty, a live performance artist of his journey of sobriety.

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Kelly Croce Sorg Nov 18, 2025

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Pete talks to Kelly about her sobriety journey from her first taste of alcohol at 14, to becoming a leader in cross-racial relations through founding The Opt-In, a cultural strategy firm in Philadelphia.

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Gold Medal Figure Skater Oksana Baiul Oct 08, 2025

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Gold Medal Figure Skater Oksana Baiul celebrates two years of sobriety with Pete Sousa as she discusses her journey of sobriety!

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Erik Blindenbacher Sep 11, 2025

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Erik Blindenbacher is a Certified ARISE® Interventionist and Certified Life Coach specializing in substance use disorder and recovery. Drawing from both his professional background and personal experience in long-term recovery, Erik is deeply committed to helping families and individuals heal by providing education, guidance, and access to quality resources and care.
Erik has personally experienced the impact of addiction—both through his own journey and the struggles of loved ones—which fuels his compassionate and empathetic approach.https://www.nextgeninterventions.com/

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Laura Taylor Aug 08, 2025

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Laura Taylor's story is one of both personal and entrepreneurial transformation. After making the difficult decision to quit drinking, she quickly discovered how isolating it could feel in social settings without a cocktail in hand. This experience led her to create Mingle Mocktails, a brand that celebrates choice and fosters inclusivity, allowing anyone to feel part of the party, drink or not.

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Chopping it up with our Man Pete (Facing the Mirror) Aug 01, 2025

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Nick Klos Jul 18, 2025

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Nick Klos is engaging, charismatic and inspiring. He's also four years sober and has become a friend of Pete's over the last few years. One of the most compelling aspects of Nick's story is the fact that he was able to get sober at 21-years old, after hitting bottom as a senior in college. He stayed in school but, most importantly, ran toward recovery. He's also an up and coming play-by-play broadcaster and a great dude to listen to!

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Britt Reid Jul 03, 2025

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Britt’s inspirational keynote speeches are centered around his personal story and experiences and how his poor life choices have taught him to overcome negative consequences and focus on finding the power within to be the positive change. Britt credits his change to utilizing the four pillars of success; a philosophy he learned from his father, Andy Reid. Socials: https://www.brittspeaks.com/

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Hamza Najam Jun 27, 2025

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Pete talks to Hamza Najam, a certified breathwork teacher, and recovery coach about his journey of alcoholism and sobriety in Pakistan.

Instagram: hamzanajam.sobrietycoaching
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@breathesober.sobriety
e-mail: connect@breathesober.com

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