Sobriety... Now What? with Stuart Cline

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Ep 16 – Part 1: Colette Streicher on MAP — A New Way to Heal Old Wounds Without Relapsing

Guest: Colette Streicher, Founder of MAP Coaching Institute

What if the pain from your past didn’t have to define your future? What if you could rewire the beliefs that hold you back—without reliving the trauma that caused them?

In this powerful first part of a two-part series, Stuart sits down with Colette Streicher, the founder of the MAP Method (Make Anything Possible). Colette shares her raw and moving personal journey—from growing up in a home shaped by war, addiction, and depression, to creating a revolutionary brain-based technique that helps people heal without retraumatization.

Whether you’re early in sobriety, years into recovery, or simply tired of repeating old patterns, this conversation opens the door to something new: a fast, gentle, and lasting path to freedom.

In this episode:

• Colette’s story of surviving trauma and choosing joy
• The childhood vow that changed her life
• Why traditional therapy didn’t go deep enough
• The moment MAP was born—and how it works
• What it means to live from your superconscious mind

You don’t have to stay stuck. There’s a new way forward—and it might be easier than you think.

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we break down how MAP works and how it can help you shift your life from survival to thriving.

🔗 Explore MAP for Yourself

🎁 SAVE 10% with code: STUART
Use this code at checkout for 10% off eligible MAP Coaching programs.

🌟 Recommended: The MAP Experience Masterclass – $37 Workshop
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🔗 Other Programs from MAP Coaching:

• MAP Coaching Institute Homepage
  Explore Programs »
• MAP Coaching Program (Biweekly Offer)
  Learn More »
• MAP Coaching Program Preview
  Watch Preview »
• When The Body Says Yes (Healing Through the Body)
  Learn More »
• Beautiful Beginnings (Gentle Starter Program)
  Start Here »
• Free MAP Experience Training
  Watch Free Training »

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Until next time, onward and upward.

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Episode 17 – Part 2: Colette Streicher on MAP — A New Way to Heal Old Wounds Without Relapsing

How to rewire your brain, stop the sabotage, and shift your life—without reliving the pain.

If you've ever felt like talking about your past just reopens old wounds… you're not alone. In Part 2 of this powerful series, Colette Streicher, creator of the MAP Method, explains how to heal deep emotional pain—without being re-triggered, and without years of talk therapy.

In this episode, Stuart and Colette dig into the science, the technique, and the results of this transformational approach that’s helping people in recovery, trauma survivors, and high performers break free from subconscious sabotage.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in cravings, burnout, fear, or not-enoughness, this episode will show you that healing can be fast, gentle, and permanent.

In this episode:

• How MAP works with your brain’s natural wiring
• Why revisiting trauma can actually keep us stuck
• How to neutralize cravings and triggers without willpower
• MAP’s role in helping people recover from addiction and self-sabotage
• How your subconscious beliefs are shaping your future—and how to change them

If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving, this conversation is a game changer.

🔗 At the end of this episode, Stuart shares a special discount and link to experience MAP for yourself. This is the same session that inspired him to bring Colette onto the podcast.

🔗 Explore MAP for Yourself

🎁 SAVE 10% with code: STUART
Use this code at checkout for 10% off eligible MAP Coaching programs.

🌟 Recommended: The MAP Experience Masterclass – $37 Workshop
▶︎ Click here to register »

🔗 Other Programs from MAP Coaching:

• MAP Coaching Institute Homepage
  Explore Programs »
• MAP Coaching Program (Biweekly Offer)
  Learn More »
• MAP Coaching Program Preview
  Watch Preview »
• When The Body Says Yes (Healing Through the Body)
  Learn More »
• Beautiful Beginnings (Gentle Starter Program)
  Start Here »
• Free MAP Experience Training
  Watch Free Training »

🎧 If this episode helped you, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone you care about, and subscribe for more uplifting tools to help you thrive in sobriety and beyond.

Until next time, onward and upward.

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🌱 Stuart Cline: www.Stuartcline.com

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 Ep 14: Dedee Pfeiffer 

From Friends and ER to Big Sky, actress Dedee Pfeiffer has lit up screens across America. But in this deeply honest and empowering episode, she shares the story behind the spotlight: her journey through addiction, the turning point that led her to rehab, and how seven years of sobriety have opened her up to a spiritual and supernatural awakening.

Dedee gets candid about the shame, fear, and multiple “bottoms” she faced before finally accepting help. She talks about parenting in recovery, finding her tribe in treatment, and how the unseen world—spirit guides, synchronicity, and intuition—has played a powerful role in her healing.

This is a conversation about resilience, rebirth, and the real work of staying sober day by day. Whether you're on your own recovery path, know someone who is, or are simply craving a conversation that mixes heart, humor, and healing—this episode is for you.

What you'll hear:

• Dedee’s unconventional path to sobriety
• Why spirituality and energy work help her stay grounded
• How recovery changes relationships—and why that’s okay
• Tools for staying sober through tough days, shame spirals, and cravings
• The importance of showing up, even when all you can do is breathe

“Just show up,” Dedee says. “Even if you stayed in bed and cried all day. If you didn’t use, you’re still in the game.”

Tune in and be inspired by this raw, hopeful, and often humorous conversation about becoming who you really are—one day, one breath, one baby step at a time.

For more information on Dedee Pfieffer check her out on Instagram @dedeepfeifferofficial 

🎧 Listen now on SobrietyNowWhat.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

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🎙️ Ep 14: Jam Alker – From Rockstar Highs to Rock Bottom Lows, Now Thriving in Sobriety

What happens when the dream life crashes hard—and leaves you with nothing but a guitar, a gut infection, and a choice to heal?

In this powerful episode, Chicago-based musician, speaker, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate Jam Alker joins Stuart to share his remarkable journey from rising rockstar to rock bottom—and back. After battling addiction, surviving a decade-long heroin dependency, and losing it all just as his band The JAB signed with Sony Records, Jam faced a new unexpected battle: a severe health crisis during COVID that turned his life upside down again.

💥 Jam opens up about:

• How childhood trauma and music shaped his path
• His breakthrough moment in treatment using songwriting as therapy
• Rebuilding his life through music, service, and holistic healing
• Biohacking, gut health, and creating his wellness company HEAL
• His documentary The Middle Way, and why service is his secret to happiness

Whether you're early in sobriety or long into recovery, Jam's story is a vivid reminder that it’s never too late to heal, grow, and transform. His radical reinvention offers tools, hope, and inspiration for anyone asking: “Now what?”

🎧 Plus, don’t miss:

• How Jam went from pain to purpose—and why he believes we’re all seeds ready to grow
• A behind-the-scenes look at his music therapy foundation, I’m a Seed
• Why discipline—not motivation—is the key to staying sober and healthy for life

Resources:
🌐 JamAlker.com
🌱 Heal4Wellness.com
🎥 The Middle Way – Now streaming on Amazon Prime & Tubi

Song at the end of episode was Jam Alkers - Junkyard used with permission. 

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 Ep. 13: What Happens When You Practice Kindness Every Day for 6 Months? (Francesca Donlan’s Story) 

In this uplifting episode, I sit down again with writer and kindness advocate, educator, nominated for a Pulitzer Prize 2 times in journalism Francesca Donlan to celebrate her halfway milestone in her Year of Kindness challenge. Francesca has spent 180 consecutive days practicing intentional, creative acts of kindness—documenting each one and inspiring a growing global community along the way.

We explore:
 🌿 How kindness became a daily practice (even on the hardest days)
 💡 Why she doesn’t count “ordinary kindness” and holds herself to a higher standard
 🌍 The ripple effect of small gestures—like paying for coffee that inspired strangers across continents
 🫶 How kindness improves mental, emotional, and even physical health
 💖 The importance of vulnerability, self-compassion, and embracing our worthiness to receive kindness

Whether you’re sober, seeking purpose, or simply want more positivity in your day, Francesca’s stories will remind you that one act of kindness can change everything.

Resources & Links:
• Follow Francesca’s journey on LinkedIn: Francesca Donlan
• Join the $10 Kindness Club on Facebook
• Learn more about kindness research and how to start your own practice

🎧 Listen now and discover why there are no days off from kindness.

#KindnessChallenge #SobrietyNowWhat #KindnessIsContagious #RecoveryPodcast #DailyKindness #KindnessMatters #PositiveVibes #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCompassion #BeTheChange

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🎙️ Episode 12 – New Episodes Ahead - and A Daily Phrase to Change Your Life. 

In this short but uplifting episode of Sobriety Now What?, your host Stuart Cline—counselor and success coach with over 25 years of experience—returns to say thank you for your patience during a brief pause. Stuart has been recharging and gathering fresh inspiration to bring you incredible new conversations that can help you thrive in sobriety and beyond.

Here’s a preview of what’s ahead:
 🌿 A Year of Kindness – Stuart welcomes back his sister, Francesca Donlan, who is halfway through her inspiring commitment to perform and share one kind act every single day for a year. Discover what she’s learned about compassion, courage, and the ripple effect of small good deeds.

💰 Building Whole-Health Wealth – Meet Matt Paradise, author of Financially Capable, a powerful guide to understanding money and escaping debt. From homeless teen struggling with addiction to successful author and educator, Matt’s story proves transformation is possible.

🎸 Music, Recovery, and Longevity – Jam Alker, a former touring musician turned wellness visionary, shares how music, meditation, nutrition, and purpose can heal your life. His journey from addiction to founding HEAL Center for Wellness will leave you inspired to prioritize your health.

💬 The Dynamic Duo Returns – Colm and Mike, longtime friends of the show from Episodes 1 and 2, return to the roundtable to discuss Stuart’s upcoming workbook and how to live this next chapter stronger, healthier, and more fulfilled.

Before closing, Stuart shares a simple yet powerful affirmation to shift your mindset and brighten your days:

“Today is filled with opportunities, and something wonderful is going to happen to me today.”

Say it aloud every morning and night for the next 30 days—and see how it transforms your outlook.

Whether you’re one week sober or 30 years in, this podcast is here to help you evolve, break old patterns, and write a better story—not just for yourself, but for generations to come.

✨ New episodes are just around the corner. Until then, stay kind—and remember: something wonderful is going to happen to you today.

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🎙️ Episode 11: Kiss the Girl
Sobriety Now What? with Stuart Cline

Sometimes, it's not the moments we seize—but the ones we miss—that shape us most.

In this deeply personal and cinematic episode, Stuart shares a story he’s never told before. It’s a real-life scene straight out of a John Hughes film: tuxedos, limousines, first kisses, and a missed opportunity that still echoes decades later. But at the heart of this story isn’t just a kiss—it’s about intuition, courage, and a friend named Sam who changed everything.

This episode is a reminder that sometimes the universe speaks through regret—not to shame us, but to teach us. You’ll be inspired to trust your gut, take the risk, and kiss the girl—whatever that moment looks like in your own life.

You'll also be invited to reflect on the “Sams” in your life—the people who saw you, believed in you, and helped you belong—and how you can be that person for someone else today.

💬 If this story moved you, inspired you, or made you smile, please follow the show and leave a review. Even just a simple “Thanks, Sam” will mean the world.

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Ep 10: Why Self-Respect Is the Key to Thriving in Sobriety

In this episode of Sobriety Now What?, host Stuart Cline shares a personal story about a beat-up yellow car that taught him an unforgettable lesson about self-respect. With warmth, honesty, and humor, Stuart unpacks why respect isn’t just about how we treat others—it’s about how we treat ourselves, especially on the path of sobriety.

You’ll learn:

• How surviving isn’t the same as thriving
• A practical, memorable definition of respect: W.I.V. (Worth, Importance, Value)
• Why respecting your journey is foundational to long-term recovery
• Actionable ways to practice self-respect daily
• An affirmation to strengthen your inner voice

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or like you’re just surviving life, this episode will remind you of your worth and offer tools to move forward with dignity, strength, and hope.

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 Episode 9: Overcoming Fear in Sobriety — How to Feel the Fear and Jump
 🎙️ Sobriety Now What Podcast with Stuart Cline

Fear is part of the journey — but it doesn't have to define it.
 In today's episode, Stuart shares a personal, messy, and powerful story about what happens when we stop letting fear control our future... and jump anyway.

You’ll hear about real fear, real belly flops (literally), and how courage is born not from perfection, but from action.
 Because fear isn’t a stop sign — it’s an invitation to grow.

Whether you’re standing on the edge of a big decision, facing doubts in your sobriety, or just wondering if you have what it takes — this episode will remind you:
 You are stronger than fear.
 You were made for more.
 And sometimes, your dream life is waiting... just on the other side of the leap.

Tune in, be inspired, and let's jump together. 🌟

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Episode 8: Dr. Jordan Grumet – The Purpose Code: Finding Meaning, Happiness, and Connection 

What if the key to happiness wasn’t about achieving grand goals but instead discovering the small, everyday joys that truly light you up? In this thought-provoking episode of *Sobriety Now What?*, host Stuart Cline sits down with Dr. Jordan Grumet, hospice doctor, podcaster, and author of *The Purpose Code*.  

Dr. Grumet shares his incredible journey from burned-out physician to purpose-driven author and speaker, offering profound insights into the paradox of purpose. Together, they explore why so many people feel lost searching for purpose, the difference between Big P Purpose and little p purpose, and how embracing the latter can lead to a more fulfilling, joyful life.  

Drawing from his work with the terminally ill and his own life experiences, Dr. Grumet reveals how regrets can serve as powerful guides, how meaning and purpose intersect, and why connection and community are the ultimate keys to happiness. This episode is packed with actionable tools to help you uncover your own purpose and live with intention, especially if you’re navigating the challenges of sobriety.  

Resources Mentioned:  

- Dr. Jordan Grumet’s books: The Purpose Code and Taking Stock  

- Learn more about Dr. Grumet and his work: Visit [jordangrumet.com](https://jordangrumet.com)  

- Listen to Dr. Grumet’s podcast: Earn and Invest

Whether you’re in recovery, seeking clarity in your life, or simply curious about how to live with greater meaning, this episode will inspire and empower you. Tune in now!  

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