Dr. Anna Lembke walks us through the science behind the relationship between dopamine, pleasure, reward and addiction. Of interest to both those in recovery and those who consume alcohol, Dr. Lembke helps break down the simple interactions we all have with outside forces (from screen time to sex to alcohol consumption) and how they change the chemical levels in our brain and build towards the desire for increased dopamine hits.

Molly Barker is the founder of Girls on the Run, an international non-profit dedicated to empowering girls. Molly’s inspiration for Girls on the Run was a combination of running with her newly sober mother and Molly’s own journey into sobriety many years later. Shining a light on the importance of connecting deeply to your own authenticity and creating space for girls to do the same throughout their teenage years, Molly invites us all to the explore what is possible from parenting to business.

Patrick and Sam dive in with addiction physician and author Dr. Carl Erik Fisher to explore addiction as a spectrum and the possibility that we all suffer from some degree of addiction. Don't worry, our hosts discuss how this perspective on addiction can actually be very empowering. Plus, Dr. Carl Erik Fisher highlights how culture and economics have influenced addiction throughout history.

Connect with Dr. Carl Erik:

• http://www.twitter.com/@drcarlerik
• https://www.instagram.com/drcarlerik/
• https://www.facebook.com/DrCarlErik/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-erik-fisher-937360

On this episode, Robbie and Sam chat with Dr. David Nutt, a scientist who is globally renowned for his extensive study of alcohol and its effects on our brains, and his business partner David Orren. They united to launch a groundbreaking non-alcoholic product into the world that distills the positive effects of alcohol to create a world with more alcohol-alternative options for the future.

On this special episode, Chris Marshall embodies the power of living an alcohol-free lifestyle and the possibility that comes with it. Plus, we learn how Chris is pioneering the NA movement with his bar, Sans Bar.

We are proudly sponsoring an event with Chris Marshall and Sans Bar on April 30. Click here for tickets.

Jane Borden has an inspiring story of reinventing her relationship with alcohol after realizing it was the culprit of her chronic back pain. As she continues to taper off her drinking she is now exploring the idea of not drinking at all one day.

For Laura McKowen, becoming sober opened up a whole new life of creativity -- she is now a best-selling author, podcast host, and CEO. Laura is a pioneer in the ever-growing sober movement. She shares her unique path to sobriety and how the truth truly set her free.

Our listener spotlight is back featuring former comedian Rob Lathan. Rob shares his journey from a traumatic alcohol incident in his youth to his relationship with alcohol today. There is a lot to learn through Rob’s re-evaluation of alcohol throughout his adulthood and how he drinks with boundaries today.

Nationally recognized culture writer and author of The Dry Challenge Hilary Sheinbaum creates an easier approach to living an alcohol-free lifestyle, sharing the lessons she’s learned from the red carpet to her neighborhood bar.