Clean and Sober Radio

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio host Gary Hendler, cohost Mark Sigmund, and Linda E discuss the addiction epidemic. What are the root causes? Why is it largely an American phenomenon? Why do we, as a culture, want to escape? Do we have enough support and resources to facilitate recovery? How can we deter use and distribution of lethal drugs? At times, a spirited discussion - overall, a thought provoking program!

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund talk to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Justice, Andrea Duffy. Judge Duffy is in the forefront of the judicial system as it relates to the sentencing of defendants for low level crimes as a result of addiction to drugs and alcohol. She says treatment, instead of incarceration, is the only way to fight our national epidemic of addiction. This judge understands that addiction is a disease that needs to be treated like any other chronic condition.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund ask the question, how do you know if you are just a recreational user or a full blown drug and alcohol addict? Do you know the difference? How do you know if you are being honest with yourself or fooling yourself like we all did and not dealing with the reality of our condition? These are important questions that we all must be honest with ourselves if we want to get better and live clean and sober lives. This is the first step to recovery.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler's guest is Chuck Negron, the lead singer of the iconic band, "Three Dog Night." With 10 top ten hits, Chuck had an incredible musical career that ended with an addiction to heroin and alcohol. Recently celebrating 31 years in recovery, Chuck is an open book, talking about the band and his life’s ups and downs - most importantly resulting in sobriety.

RELAPSE! A relapse happens when a person stops maintaining his or her goal of avoiding the use of alcohol or drugs and returns to their previous use. On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund discuss the reasons people decide to go back to their active addiction with Kevin Hyer of The Hyer Calling Foundation and Robyn Johnson who has managed relapses in her recovery journey. What causes someone to relapse? Is a relapse a part of the recovery process? Is it expected and accepted during your recovery or is it an excuse to use again? We attempt to answer these questions without judgement.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund discuss the word "change" as it relates to recovery. Is putting down the alcohol and drugs enough to keep us sober? Do you also need to change your circle of friends? Do you need to start to act responsibly? Do you need to show others, including your family that you can be trusted? What new traits are needed to maintain a sober and productive lifestyle?

A suburban Philadelphia family ravaged by addiction was documented for over a year by a film crew and the film “Our American Family” was born. On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund talk to Linda Geraghty and her son Stephen Caltabiano. Linda is the mother of two children who suffered from addiction. Stephen, her third, was not affected. The story of this family is incredibly emotional. The film “Our American Family” was released today, Friday, September 2nd.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler assembles a recovery team and has an open discussion on all aspects of addiction and recovery - the challenges, the opportunities, and the benefits that can only be enjoyed sober.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and guests Marc and Linda have a frank and honest discussion about when is enough enough? How do you know that you have "hit bottom?" Do you know what to do? Do you know where to go? Finally, you made the decision. Now, where and how to get the help in this most crucial time of your life. It can be extremely frustrating and difficult. Listen for some valuable information.

This edition of Clean and Sober Radio is dedicated to women in recovery. Women have a more difficult time getting into recovery and staying in recovery than men. There are many reasons for this including stigma, shame, and a host of other challenges. Our friends in recovery Linda and Rachael join host Gary Hendler to guide us through the the path from addiction to recovery and beyond from the perspective of women.