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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_ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryphelps_/

@genuinejoyphoto https://www.instagram.com/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.

But 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 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 an 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 everyday.

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 (originally aired May 20th 2021) 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?

(originally aired May 20th 2021)

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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, 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, 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.

(originally aired 04/15/21)

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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