Welcome to part one of two of our interview with Bucky Sinister, author of the recovery book Get Up: A 12-Step Guide to Recovery for Misfits, Freaks & Weirdos. We sat down to talk with Bucky about his experience with PTSD and addiction, his journey to sobriety, and the pitfalls of toxic masculinity within the recovery community.

You've probably heard addiction referred to as a family disease. You've probably also heard endless stories of how addiction tears families apart. Maegan and Bobby are living proof of that truth. As a father, Bobby struggled with alcohol and drugs while a young Maegan watched on only to later in life come to battle her own addiction. Their dependence on drugs and alcohol could have torn them both down and pulled their family apart. As it turned out it was what drew their bond closer together. The two Bostonians now have an incredible podcast where they host honest and raw discussions about addiction, recovery, as well as their unique father-daughter relationship.

When Chelsea got arrested she was given a choice a lot of people in recovery have had to make; go to jail or go to rehab and get some help. It took a couple of relapses, and a lot of will but Chelsea has since left her life of drugs and alcohol behind. Instead, she has embarked on a journey of self-discovery, hope, and belonging. We sat down with her to hear her story and what she has learned over the last eight months of living clean and sober.

It’s been almost 15 years since Facebook ignited a social media revolution. Just enough time for us to begin to see the impact social media has left on our mental wellness and on society as a whole.

How does society glamorize female drinking? We ask Laura Silverman and Sarah Hepola to share their perspective on boozy yoga and feminism.