Clean and Sober Radio

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and co-host Mark Sigmund discuss addiction issues and what it means to be in recovery. Putting down alcohol and drugs is the most important step in recovery, but not the only one. Listen to hear more.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and co-host Mark Sigmund welcome Bill Stauffer, executive director of the Pennsylvania Recovery Organization Alliance (PRO.A). Established in 1998, PRO.A provides a voice and focal point to the statewide recovery community in Pennsylvania. Bill speaks candidly about the affects COVID-19 has had on the challenges of addiction recovery in the state.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and co-host Mark Sigmund discuss recovery during these most difficult times. How you are coping? Tony Luke, the "king of cheese steaks" in the Philadelphia area joins us to talk about all he does for those in addiction as well as in recovery, and his soon to be released album! Tony lost his son to an addiction and now he is giving back in so many ways.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and co-host Mark Sigmund reflect on what they are thankful for during this holiday season, remembering that holiday time can be a dangerous time for the recovery community.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler has an amazing guest. In 1971, at just 22 years old, Eddie Leshure was an inmate at Attica Prison for selling narcotics. He survived the infamous riots at the prison where 43 people died. The trauma he experienced at that prison has been a life-long struggle for him. Eddie is now a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, certified yoga instructor, meditation teacher, and certified peer support specialist. We can and do get better. His is a powerful story of redemption and recovery.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler's guest is international song writer and recording star Elvin Bishop. Best known for his 1975 hit record, "Fooled Around and Fell in Love," we learn about his journey of fame and addiction.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler's guest is attorney Mark Astor, founder of Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, located out of Palm Beach County, Florida. His firm specializes in helping those suffering from addiction receive treatment, and also in representing defendants accused of drug and alcohol related crimes. Mark is an enlightened lawyer who 'gets it" when it comes to the disease of addition and the path to recovery.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler welcomes Ricky Byrd, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, former member of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and featured guest at last year’s Clean and Sober Radio Recover Concert 2019. Also, Mimi Dorschu, Director of Spiritual Services at Recovery Centers of America joined us to tell us about her important work.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio host Gary Hendler has a round-table discussion with guest co-host Mark Willing and his friend in recovery Rick Scott. Among other things we discuss how we as people in recovery cope with adversity and set-backs without the option of getting high.

On this edition of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler’s guest is Montgomery County PA Magisterial Judge Andrea Duffy. Judge Duffy has worked tirelessly over the years from the bench to help those in need of treatment. She has incredible knowledge on the subject of addiction and recovery. She is a fair and compassionate judge who has made an incredible impact on many lives.