Positive Sobriety Podcast

By Nate Larkin, David Hampton

Education

What's Positive Sobriety Podcast about?

Inspiration and illumination on the road to recovery.

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Positive Sobriety Podcast episodes:

02.20.2024
Episode 159 • Radical Recovery with Dr. Robb Kelly
An entertaining and stimulating conversation with Dr. Robb Kelly, whose treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction via telehealth comes with a money-back guarantee. More information at robbkelly.com
02.14.2024
Episode 158 • Facing Life's Challenges Head-On with Jonathan Niziol
David and Nate have an inspiring and surprisingly candid conversation with model and athlete Jonathan Niziol. Discover more about Jonathan Niziol and his compelling story on his website: jonathanniziolofficial.com/
02.07.2024
Episode 157 • The Healing Power of Curiosity with Blake Roberts
What if, rather than trying harder to suppress unwanted behavior, we would approach it with open curiosity? What is it trying to tell us? What need are we really trying to meet? An intriguing conversation with therapist Blake Roberts.
12.12.2023
Episode 156 • Food -- Medicine or Medication? -- with Ali Shapiro
An insightful conversation with Ali Shapiro, MS, CHHC, nutritionist, and host of the top 1% ranked podcast Insatiable.
11.18.2023
Episode 155 • Physically Experiencing the Twelve Steps, with Nina Pick
A delightful conversation with Nina Pick, author of The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps: Finding Joy, Sensuality, and Pleasure in Recovery—Integrative Spiritual and Somatic Practices for Healing from Trauma and Addiction. You can connect with Nina at ninapick.com.
11.14.2023
Episode 154 • It’s a Soberful Life, with Veronica Valli
A delightful conversation about emotional sobriety with Veronica Valli -- podcaster, recovery coach, psychotherapist, and author of Soberful: Uncover a Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcohol, and Why You Drink and How to Stop.
09.28.2023
Episode 153 • Positive Effects of Ketamine Therapy, with Dr. Randy Malchow
David and Nate visit with Dr. Randy Malchow, Medical Director for the Tennessee Ketamine & Wellness Center, which offers compassionate and competent care for those suffering from depression, PTSD, OCD, chronic pain, and opioid dependence. Dr. Malchow served as an anesthesiologist...
09.21.2023
Episode 152 • Starting Over with Brendon Watt
A refreshingly candid conversation with Brendon Watt, a worldwide speaker, best-selling author, and facilitator for Access Consciousness. Brendon specializes in helping others to overcome addiction, as he too walks the path of recovery and sobriety. His first book, Relationship: Are...
09.20.2023
Episode 153 • Getting Past Your Past with Jason VanRuler
David and Nate chat with Jason VanRuler, Author of Get Past Your Past(Zondervan 2023). Jason is known for his ability to relate and connect with his clients and offer hope to those who have felt hopeless. He has an engaged...
08.18.2023
Episode 150 • The Insights of Addiction Fiction with Will Thatcher
How do you spend the fresh creative energy that shows up when you are in recovery? Will Thatcher started writing thrillers. He discusses addiction fiction and his first book, Killing Hurt, with Nate and David, and recommends more reading and...
04.24.2023
Episode 149 -- Becoming Alcohol-Aware with Ken Middleton
An enjoyable and enlightening conversation with Ken Middleton, author of Bamboozled - How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All and editor of a Medium Publication named AINYF, Alcohol is NOT Your Friend.
04.23.2023
Episode 148 • Getting to Know Your Sober Self -- with Ed Latimore
David and Nate talk with Ed Latimore, a speaker, author, and former professional boxer who has been sober for almost a decade. Ed is the author of the Amazon Bestseller "Sober Letters to My Drunken Self," well-known for his powerful...
03.25.2023
Episode 147 • Emotional Regulation and Relapse Prevention with Dr. Laura Petracek
Dr. Laura Petracek, a clinical psychologist and author of The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Skills and Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention [Jessica Kingsley Publishers; February 21, 2023] joins David and Nate for an enlightening...
03.19.2023
Episode 146 • Toxic Caretaking or Healthy Caring? A Conversation with Sonja Meyrer
David and Nate discuss codependency and related issues with Sonja Meyrer, certified recovery coach and author of the bestselling book "And Then You Went Missing."
03.05.2023
Episode 145 •Telling Great Stories with Rehab Roadtrips
Jeremy Miller and Dallas Terrell are passionate about two things: recovery and storytelling. They are on a mission to find and film the best addiction treatment professionals in the country.
01.12.2023
Episode 144 • Eating for Recovery with Lori Zabka
David and Nate engage functional nutritionist Lori Zabka in a delightful and enlightening conversation about addiction, nutrition, and recovery. To reach Lori and gain access to her resources go to https://www.Lorizabkawellness.com
12.27.2022
Episode 143 • Outside-the-Box Recovery with Luciana Passeri
Luciana Passeri has been an educator for 34 years, teaching and coaching thousands of individuals how to create, manage, and maintain relationships. Her degrees are in International Leadership and Management & Social Justice. For more than 20 years she has...
12.08.2022
Episode 142• Sober for the Holidays
It's the most wonderful time of the year -- and sometimes the most hazardous. In this episode, David and Nate discuss ways to stay sober during the holidays.
12.07.2022
Episode 141 - Fit 4 Life with Christopher Smith
In this episode, Chris Smith shares his inspiring story of recovery, redemption, and service. To learn more about Fit 4 Recovery or to reach Chris directly, go here.
11.12.2022
Episode 142 • Riding to Recovery with Liz Olszewski
Can attunement with an animal actually foster emotional regulation and help abused or neglected adolescents connect with themselves and others? Check out this fascinating conversation with Liz Olszewski, the founder and Executive Director of Horses Healing Hearts. To learn more about...
11.04.2022
Episode 140 -- Silicon Valley Recovery with Jason Portnoy
David and Nate enjoy a wide-ranging conversation with venture capitalist Jason Portnoy, a survivor of porn/sex addiction and author of the highly acclaimed memoir Silicon Valley Pornstar. You may learn more about Jason or contact him by visiting jasonportnoy.com.
09.17.2022
Episode 139 •Sober Living with Evan Radtke
Are there true advantages to spending time in a sober community after you've entered recovery? Evan Radkte of recoveryunplugged.com says Yes! -- and he shares his story with David and Nate in this inspiring (and sobering) episode.
09.03.2022
Episode 138 -- What Are We Really Selling? A conversation with Glenn Hadley
Glenn Hadley, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Dreamscape Healthcare Marketing helps treatment centers gain visibility. In this episode, he helps David and Nate understand the challenges faced by any facility that wants to introduce itself honestly and effectively to...
08.29.2022
Episode 137 -- LBGTQ+ and Addicted: Specialized Recovery Care with Dr. Michael Hinckley
In a rural setting along the Atlantic shoreline in Connecticut, former Catholic priest Dr. Michael Hinckley and his team are meeting the unique needs of an often stigmatized and ostracized population. In this conversation with Nate and David, Dr. Hinckley...
08.12.2022
Episode 136 -- Frontiers of Treatment with Dr. Thomas Cabell and Chad Harman
Research has rekindled interest in the therapeutic power of psychedelics in the clinical treatment of anxiety, depression, and addiction. Dr. Thomas Cabel and Chad Harman, CEO of Psycheseuticals, explore the status of the field in this revealing interview.
08.12.2022
Episode 132 -- Addiction Unplugged with Stuart Goffman
All of us on the road to recovery are encouraged by the stories of others. In this episode, Stuart Goffman, producer of the A&E series Addiction Unplugged, relates his discovery of the reality of addiction and the power of storytelling.
07.28.2022
Episode 135 -- Saving Lives with Candace Lightner
A sobering and inspiring conversation with the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives.
07.10.2022
Episode 134 -- Prehab with Patrick Moore
Is it possible to treat potential addicts before they take the fateful slide into severe addiction? Researcher, teacher, and therapist Patrick Moore says "yes" -- and he has the data to prove it.
07.07.2022
Episode 132 - Higher and Friendly Powers with Dr. Peg O’Connor
What if you have a hard time connecting with the God-language in 12-step recovery? Can you still recover? Dr. Peg O'Connor, author of the upcoming book "Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering," says you can. In this entertaining...
06.15.2022
Episode 131 -- Getting Help with Find Addiction Rehabs
Need help finding the right treatment center for someone you love? Nate and David talk with Andrew, a veteran of the system, about a service that researches, rates, and provides referrals to treatment centers in all 50 states.
06.06.2022
Episode 130 -- Natural Supplements for Sobriety Support, with Thomas White
Thomas White, founder of Exact Nature, shares his recovery story and the hope and help he found with CBD.
05.27.2022
Episode 129 -- The Examined Life with Jason Carter
Jason Carter, author of the entertaining new memoir To Hell I Ride: When an Examined Life Became Worth Living, shares his story with David and Nate.
05.27.2022
Episode 128 -- Facing Technology Addiction with Marcus Spaur
The nonstop stimuli in our rapidly-changing world can overwhelm the human brain, sometimes with devastating consequences. In this episode, guest Marcus Spaur suggests strategies for dealing with the new reality.
05.20.2022
Episode 125 -- Bioenergetic Therapy with Ron Baker
Do unexpressed feelings block our creative energy and prevent us from expressing our true self? Veteran Broadway-star-turned-bioenergetic-therapist Ron Baker describes his own journey and practice in this conversation with David and Nate.
05.16.2022
Episode 127 -- Leading with Authenticity, with Karen Hardwick
How do you act when you are in a leadership position? Do you sometimes find yourself playing a role? In this episode, Karen Hardwick, author of The Connected Leader: 7 Strategies to Empower Your True Self and Inspire Others, explains...
05.16.2022
Episode 126 -- Creating a Sober Life You Love, with Amanda White
When it comes to creating positive sobriety, all of us can use a little coaching. In this episode, Nate and David talk with Amanda White, author "Not Drinking Tonight: a Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love."
04.07.2022
Episode 124 • Embodied Recovery with Michael Nolan and Greg Vorst
Is it possible to calm the feelings that drive addiction by activating your own parasympathetic nervous system? Can disciplines of body awareness amplify the effectiveness of other modes of recovery, such as 12-step work? These two veterans of addiction treatment...
03.26.2022
Episode 123 -- Housing for Healing with Tracey Levine
For many women who are trying to rebuild a life ravaged by addiction, finding a safe place to live is a huge challenge. This week's guest, Tracey Levine of Healing Housing, has found purpose in her own recovery by serving...
03.11.2022
Episode 122 -- Testing Honesty in Disclosure with John Sternfels
Would the use of a polygraph help a couple reestablish trust after an intimate betrayal? Nate and David talks with John Sternfels, LPC, NCC, CSAT, the founder of Northpoint Counseling and author of “A Partners Guide to Truth and Healing.” For...
02.25.2022
Episode 121 -- Navigating Recovery with Jake LeClair
If recovery is a journey, doesn't it make sense to hire a guide? In this week's episode, Nate and David talk with Jake LeClair, a recovery navigator and founder of the Emerge Center for Addiction Recovery.
02.15.2022
Episode 120 -- Custom Recovery for Unique Situations
David talks with Eric Peyton and Carey Crist of In Vivo, a professional practice that provides everything from treatment planning and interventions to sober transport, aftercare sober companionship, and recovery coaching.
02.15.2022
Episode 119 -- Proactive Recovery with Serge Prengel
David and Nate chat with Serge Prengel, the author of The Proactive Twelve Steps for Mindful Recovery.
02.07.2022
Episode 118 -- Recovery, Money, and Self-Love with Dr. Martin Cowart
Issues around money are always about self-love, says Martin Cowart, a prosperity mindset coach for GBTQ men. In this conversation with David Hampton, Martin describes his own recovery journey and explains the 12-step basis of his financial coaching practice. For more...
02.07.2022
Episode 117 -- The History of Addiction with Dr.Carl Erik Fisher
How have people living at other times or in other places understood compulsive behavior? How does our modern, western understanding of addiction shape our treatment or mistreatment of addicts. Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., author of the groundbreaking new book The...
01.31.2022
Episode 116 -- Treating Addiction in the Military, with Dr. Carol Cherich
A conversation with Dr. Carol Cherich, PhD, a therapist specializing in the treatment of stress-related disorders in active military members, veterans, and their families. \
01.18.2022
Episode 115 -- Staying Sober by Serving, with Shireen Janti
An inspiring conversation with Shireen Janti, Sr. Director of Health & Human Services for MusicCares, a benevolent arm of the Grammys.
01.11.2022
Episode 114 - Why Can’t Church Be More Like an AA Meeting? with Stephen Haynes
In this episode, Stephen Haynes, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Liberal Arts in Prison Program at Rhodes College in Memphis and Theologian-in-Residence at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, talks about the enrichment and challenges that recovery can bring to...
01.11.2022
Episode 113 – Don’t F*#king Kill Yourself, with Jeff Romig
Suicide ideation is no laughing matter, but you'll be glad you listened in on this conversation with survivor Jeff Romig, author of "Don't F*#king Kill Yourself."
12.29.2021
Episode 112 • Looking Back and Moving Forward with Justin B. Long
An entertaining and informative conversation with Justin B. Long, author of Adventures of the Horse Doctor's Husband and The Righteous Rage of a Ten-Year-Old Boy.
12.02.2021
Episode 111 • Easing into Treatment with Greg Silva
Getting yourself or someone you love into addiction treatment can be a daunting task. After losing a friend to addiction, Greg Silva dedicated himself to helping people into treatment. Today, he is the Director of Operations for the Gravity Treatment...

What's Positive Sobriety Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Positive Sobriety Podcast episodes:

Episode 159 • Radical Recovery with Dr. Robb Kelly

Episode 158 • Facing Life's Challenges Head-On with Jonathan Niziol

Episode 157 • The Healing Power of Curiosity with Blake Roberts

Episode 156 • Food -- Medicine or Medication? -- with Ali Shapiro

Episode 155 • Physically Experiencing the Twelve Steps, with Nina Pick

Episode 154 • It’s a Soberful Life, with Veronica Valli

Episode 153 • Positive Effects of Ketamine Therapy, with Dr. Randy Malchow

Episode 152 • Starting Over with Brendon Watt

Episode 153 • Getting Past Your Past with Jason VanRuler

Episode 150 • The Insights of Addiction Fiction with Will Thatcher

Episode 149 -- Becoming Alcohol-Aware with Ken Middleton

Episode 148 • Getting to Know Your Sober Self -- with Ed Latimore

Episode 147 • Emotional Regulation and Relapse Prevention with Dr. Laura Petracek

Episode 146 • Toxic Caretaking or Healthy Caring? A Conversation with Sonja Meyrer

Episode 145 •Telling Great Stories with Rehab Roadtrips

Episode 144 • Eating for Recovery with Lori Zabka

Episode 143 • Outside-the-Box Recovery with Luciana Passeri

Episode 142• Sober for the Holidays

Episode 141 - Fit 4 Life with Christopher Smith

Episode 142 • Riding to Recovery with Liz Olszewski

Episode 140 -- Silicon Valley Recovery with Jason Portnoy

Episode 139 •Sober Living with Evan Radtke

Episode 138 -- What Are We Really Selling? A conversation with Glenn Hadley

Episode 137 -- LBGTQ+ and Addicted: Specialized Recovery Care with Dr. Michael Hinckley

Episode 136 -- Frontiers of Treatment with Dr. Thomas Cabell and Chad Harman

Episode 132 -- Addiction Unplugged with Stuart Goffman

Episode 135 -- Saving Lives with Candace Lightner

Episode 134 -- Prehab with Patrick Moore

Episode 132 - Higher and Friendly Powers with Dr. Peg O’Connor

Episode 131 -- Getting Help with Find Addiction Rehabs

Episode 130 -- Natural Supplements for Sobriety Support, with Thomas White

Episode 129 -- The Examined Life with Jason Carter

Episode 128 -- Facing Technology Addiction with Marcus Spaur

Episode 125 -- Bioenergetic Therapy with Ron Baker

Episode 127 -- Leading with Authenticity, with Karen Hardwick

Episode 126 -- Creating a Sober Life You Love, with Amanda White

Episode 124 • Embodied Recovery with Michael Nolan and Greg Vorst

Episode 123 -- Housing for Healing with Tracey Levine

Episode 122 -- Testing Honesty in Disclosure with John Sternfels

Episode 121 -- Navigating Recovery with Jake LeClair

Episode 120 -- Custom Recovery for Unique Situations

Episode 119 -- Proactive Recovery with Serge Prengel

Episode 118 -- Recovery, Money, and Self-Love with Dr. Martin Cowart

Episode 117 -- The History of Addiction with Dr.Carl Erik Fisher

Episode 116 -- Treating Addiction in the Military, with Dr. Carol Cherich

Episode 115 -- Staying Sober by Serving, with Shireen Janti

Episode 114 - Why Can’t Church Be More Like an AA Meeting? with Stephen Haynes

Episode 113 – Don’t F*#king Kill Yourself, with Jeff Romig

Episode 112 • Looking Back and Moving Forward with Justin B. Long

Episode 111 • Easing into Treatment with Greg Silva