Recovery Catalyst - Substance and Behavioral Addictions Unpacked

Adam Schaeuble is an online business coach for podcasters. He teaches simple strategies to help them grow their audience and turn their content into new clients. He's been podcasting since 2015 and he's the host of the Top 100 ranked entrepreneurship podcast Podcasting Business School. With over 1,000 episodes and more than a million total downloads in his career, he knows a thing or two about what works.

Adam covers starting audio-first, the power of a consistent weekly cadence, using newsletters to convert and engage, and designing a business that fits your life instead of the other way around.

To learn more about Adam and The Podcasting Business School please check out his website at:

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In this episode Dr. Herman SJR — a metaphysical psychologist and systems architect — explains his concept of holistic vision, the bridge between mind and metaphysical realities, and why "divorce" (stepping outside yourself) is the core exercise for seeing interconnectivity across any situation.

He discusses the power of language and linguistic framing, offers practical exercises to reframe identity and break procrastination, and shows how redirecting energy and changing self-talk leads to clearer problem solving.

The conversation closes on humanitarian action and daily civility as remedies for social disconnection, plus a note on accessing his free program to learn universal thinking tools.

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On this episode of Call Her Cat, host Cat York interviews Jack Hager, a 78-year-old veteran who shares his raw journey from addiction and crime to incarceration, faith, and recovery. Jack discusses growing up in a military family, his military service in Korea and Vietnam, the choices that led to prison, and how discovering Christianity transformed his life.

He also reflects on the ongoing challenges of sobriety, the importance of personal responsibility, prison ministry, and facing a recent multiple myeloma diagnosis with hope and gratitude. This candid conversation offers practical insight and encouragement for anyone battling addiction or searching for meaning.

To purchase Jack Hagers Book “Captured by Grace” visit the link below:

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Host Cat York talks with recovery coach and author John Merkel about his book Sobriety Breakthrough and his day-long workshops that guide newcomers through the 12 steps to jumpstart lasting recovery. They explore common early-sobriety traps, why meetings alone aren’t enough, and how immediate, paired action brings real change.

The episode outlines practical steps for newcomers: partner work, focused step-taking, and using desperation as momentum to engage in recovery now. Resources and workshops are available at https://www.sobrietybreakthrough.com 

Sobriety Breakthrough is also available for purchase on Amazon.

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Host Cat York talks with Tony Harte, founder of A Stoic Sobriety, about how ancient Stoic principles compliment AA’s 12 steps. Tony shares his 36-year sobriety journey, explains stoicism’s true meaning (not emotion suppression), and shows practical tools—like the dichotomy of control and the power of the pause—to manage guilt, shame, and social media pressures in recovery.

Tony explains how stoicism supports the 12 steps, encourages actionable daily practices, and emphasizes community duty. The episode offers book recommendations, recovery advice for newcomers, and resources at AStoicSobriety.com.

Connect with Tony Harte and the Stoic Sobriety community by visiting https://astoicsobriety.com up for the weekly newsletter.

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The discussions and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and should not be considered professional medical, psychological, or clinical advice.

If you are in crisis or in need of immediate help, please call or text 988 in the United States and Canada, or your local emergency number (e.g., 911)

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In this powerful episode, Cat York sits down with Pat Schultz, founder of Ready4Takeoff and contributor to The Rise of Her anthology, to discuss Pat's journey of profound reinvention after 50. Pat courageously traces her path from decades of untreated depression and self-medication with alcohol to finding stability through psychiatric care and sobriety with AA. They delve into the stigma around mental health, the challenges women over 40 face, and how stabilizing one's mental well-being is the essential first step to recovery and transformation.

Pat, a coach, and international speaker, leaves listeners with practical, actionable encouragement: take one small step, ask for help, and keep trying. Links to Pat’s work, where she empowers women to transform fear into courageous action, are available below.

https://www.imready4takeoff.com/

https://bit.ly/4s42gah (Pats Story shared in The Rise Of Her - Stories of Resilience, Reinvention and Rising Strong)

https://www.instagram.com/successcoachpat?igsh=bHdwdWQ5dmtrajNu

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TW: This episode discusses sensitive and potentially triggering topics. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode Cat York speaks with Peggy Sharr, a psychotherapist and author who grew up inside a religious cult her mother founded. Peggy recounts life in the “Kingdom,” the fear-based tactics, family control, abuse, and isolation that shaped her childhood, and how she eventually escaped and rebuilt her life.

Peggy also discusses how those experiences informed her work, her memoir Surviving the Family Kingdom, and her Burning Mouth Syndrome Survival Guide which grew out of her own experience of developing BMS after the loss of her son by suicide. The conversation covers trauma, addiction’s ripple effects, therapy, and the long, hopeful process of reclaiming identity and resilience.

Peggy’s writing is honest, psychologically grounded, and deeply human. She lives in Georgia with her husband and their spoiled cat, Waylon.

To learn more about Peggy and to purchase her books please visit

www.peggysharr.com

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Host Cat York and guest Sabrina Militello discuss food addiction, recovery, and the identity work required to break destructive patterns. Sabrina shares her lived experience—losing over 100 pounds, recovering from bulimia and food addiction, rebuilding relationships, and becoming a coach—and practical strategies like abstinence, community support, and mindset shifts.

With over a decade of experience and 1,900+ hours of 1:1 coaching, Sabrina has worked internationally with women at every stage of success - from entrepreneurs in the fitness and wellness space to executives in the C-suite - helping them move beyond mental blocks and into bold, breakthrough results.

This episode highlights how small, consistent choices, self-forgiveness, and ownership can lead to long-term change, and encourages listeners to seek help, reframe old stories, and keep going even after setbacks.

Please Check Out Sabrina Here:

http://www.sabrinamilitello.com

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Stuart L. Morris is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and master celebrant whose work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and sacred ceremony. He is the author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, Choose Now: The Expert Guide to Elite Entrepreneurial Living, and has spent decades teaching at institutions like Henley Business School, helping people design lives of autonomy and purpose.

As the Founder and Chairman of the International College of Professional Celebrants (ICPC), Stuart has trained thousands of officiants to hold space for life’s biggest thresholds. His unique synthesis of human spirituality, neuroscience, and ritual is designed to help individuals and organizations cross the big thresholds of life—from birth and marriage to redundancy and death—on purpose rather than on autopilot.

His latest book, Hello. I Love You. Goodbye: Reclaiming the Ancient Rites of Passage for a Life Lived Well, is set for publication at Easter 2026.

A neurodivergent thinker, retired Magistrate, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Stuart lives in the Yorkshire Dales, where he hosts retreats at High Trenhouse, walks his English Cream Golden Retriever, and flies his restored 1961 V-tail Bonanza

https://choosenowbook.com

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The Call Her Cat Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content and discussions are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or therapy. Please always consult with a qualified health professional with any questions about your individual health or mental health condition. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek immediate professional help.

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of my brother David and I dedicate this episode to him for the lasting impact he had on my life and so many lives. I love You. I miss You and I can think of no better way to honor you by shining a light on and exploring  grief through the books and personal journey of G. Scott Graham.

G. Scott Graham is an author  (of 30 books and counting), a career coach , a business coach , and a psychedelic support coach  located in Boston, Massachusetts.

When he is not coaching people to be their very best, Scott manages a non-profit farm animal rescue. Scott participates in Tough Mudders, teaches Sun 73 Tai Chi, stand-up paddleboards with his dogs Groot and Rocket, and goes camping at State Parks throughout New England as much as possible. His daily spiritual practice focuses on anāpānasati,(ah-nah-pah-nah-SAH-tee) vipassanā (vee-PAH-suh-nuh), and mettā-bhāvanā meditation (MET-tah BHAH-vah-nah) meditation . Scott believes service is vital to a life well-lived: he volunteers as an EMT Instructor, as a Firefighter, and as a Master Gardener in his community.

In his “free time,” he writes books.

https://gscottgraham.com

Carrying on the Vision: Willoughby Rescue - Willoughby rescue was started by Scott and his late husband, Brian. Willoughby Rescue which is a 501c3 that provides care, comfort, and compassion to abandoned, neglected, abused, and orphaned farm animals. Our volunteers work to steward, preserve and support these farm animals by providing a humane living environment and adopting these animals into homes where they can prosper and grow old. To learn more about Wiloughby Rescue, to donate, visit or volunteer please visit them at.

https://www.willoughbyrescue.org

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