Trevor Riesinger is a long time resident of Vacaville, CA and is married with three kids. A machinist by trade, Trevor is also an accomplished artist and loves the outdoors and being creative. As a troubled youth he got involved in gangs and drugs, but in 2002 began a new life pursing God. Today, Trevor is a completely transformed man, and is deeply involved in his local church The Father's House. Throughout the years he has been involved in many different ministries at the church like the media team, kids ministry, mission trips, community outreach and men's groups. Trevor continues to be a great leader, man of God, and example of how showing up and never giving up can take you on life’s journey of finding redemption and purpose. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Wanting to feel like a part of something
• A fathers impact
• Resentments
• The Forgiveness of God
• LA Dream Center
• Showing up 
• God Will Provide (Christian based rehab)
• How do I know if I get a word from God?
• The battle between good & evil
• The Power of sin
• Why do bad things happen?
• Don’t give up

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Todays guests is Michael Graubart and he’s got a great story to share and a new book out called Sober Dad: The Manual for Perfect Imperfect Parenting. Michael is a long-time sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous, has been a member of Al-Anon for decades, and attends Overeaters Anonymous meetings as well. As he says, “If it moves, I’m obsessed with it, and if it stands still, I’m addicted to it.” A New York Times bestselling author, Michael is married and the father of four children. He writes under a pseudonym to maintain his anonymity and speak frankly about his experiences in Twelve Step recovery.

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Ryan Hampton is a featured contributor to the Huffington Post on addiction and politics. He currently serves as the Los Angeles outreach lead for Facing Addiction, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the addiction crisis in America. Hampton, along with his best friend Garrett Hade, produced a 7-part documentary series, Facing Addiction Across America, chronicling their cross-country journey to the DNC advocating for reform and seeking out other like-minded people in long-term recovery to join the growing movement to end the addiction epidemic. For his work on the #AddictionXAmerica project, Hampton has been called "the guy changing the way America looks at addiction." His journey has been featured by the Huffington Post, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, CBS, NBC, and Dr. Oz. 

Garrett Hade serves as the Los Angeles outreach coordinator for Facing Addiction. Additionally, he's the chief financial officer for D4 Strategy, a cross-platform development agency for non-profits and independent brands. Hade is a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder. In 2012, he co-founded D4 Strategy with his best friend, Ryan Hampton, from their recovery residence in Pompano Beach, FL, where the duo met in treatment for heroin addiction. Hade left Florida shortly after completing his recovery residency and moved to Los Angeles, CA. After losing multiple friends to drug-related overdoses in 2015-2016, Hade rededicated his passion and purpose to advocacy in an effort to put an end to the addiction crisis in America.

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Lou Redmond is a motivational messenger on a mission to show people the greatness they have within them. He is a graduate of Penn State University. After graduating Lou moved to San Diego to explore a career in the golf industry. It was there that his alcohol abuse accelerated which eventually led him to the rave scene. Ecstasy began to become a regular occurrence along with chasing the party high. After a chance encounter meeting with a group of entrepreneurs, Lou eventually had a spiritual awakening and decided to quit drinking and partying, and quit his job to live out his passion of inspiring others. He’s written a book about letting go of drug & alcohol addiction and finding his life's purpose. He is now an inspirational speaker and also runs meditation groups aimed to help people tap into their inner guidance and find their purpose. Lou has been clean and sober for 2 years. 

In this episode we discuss finding your purpose, changing routines, losing old friends, college drinking, new relationships, meditation, and being proud to be sober. 

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Dr. John Mendelson is an addiction specialist and professor of medicine at UCSF. John has an extensive background in addiction treatment, operating multiple methadone clinics in the poverty stricken area of the Tenderloin in San Francisco. John has been involved in clinical trials related to MDMA, Methamphetamine, Alcohol, Suboxone, and many more. John is also CMO of the new alcohol addiction treatment program DxRx medical, which utilizes a phone app, breathalyzer, and medicine to help reduce or quit drinking. 

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Erick Turnbull was born March 20,1977 in Napanee, Ontario, and had already begun playing guitar by the age of ten. At school, Erick used to entertain classmates with impressions of his teachers, and soon learned to combine his guitar playing with his comedy. He has been performing ever since. Turnbull is one of the many talented artists signed to Candyrat Records, a small but very effective record label. He is also the 2005 Canadian Guitar Festival Champion.

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As a person in long-term recovery, Anthony has a strong desire to change the conversation around addiction and in turn- change the world we live in today. He is the Co Founder of Rise Together, a dedicated organization whose mission is to be a face of recovery through advocating, educating, and bringing a voice to the voiceless. Anthony's hope and vision is to create a community where youth are heard, loved, and inspired to live in hope. Anthony has also founded, Rise & Grind Recovery Radio, where he looks to invite conversation from all over the nation to help illustrate that recovery is amazing.  

Rise Together's mission is rapidly spanning the United States and helping to save the lives of youth. Over the past 3 years, Anthony has personally traveled over 100,000 miles with his team, taken the stage over 400 times, and educated over 120,000 youth on addiction and mental health.

Anthony is a passionate motivational speaker and a strong influence within his community. His dedication to encourage thousands of youth to talk about the issues that are most important to them have resonated and spread throughout the State of Wisconsin.  He is a cultural leader, community advocate, movement creator, spotlight speaker, and a proficient and creative prevention specialist.

Anthony's work has been recognized by the White House Office of the National Drug Control Policy and also recognized by the National Safety Council.   He speaks on many different topics but most efficiently addresses the need for creativity and connecting with youth today in a relevant manner and also with raw honesty. He shares successful strategies with prevention agencies and school administrators. He has spoken at national conferences as well as state mental health and school conferences.  Anthony often presents on new techniques in communication and effective programs to reach youth today.

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How important is having a sponsor? This episode features friend, mentor and Shane’s sponsor Buddy C. After nearly losing his life to alcoholism, it took Buddy 6 years of going back and forth from sobriety to relapse. He stayed in a 12 step program the entire time, and eventually figured out exactly what it was that he was missing. Since having this revelation, he has stayed sober and went on to work with other men in the program to help them get and stay sober. The guys also discuss how to work a program with and without a God belief. Towards the end of the show, Buddy tells how he would address a newcomer who desperately wants to get sober, but just can’t seem to figure out how to do it. 

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In this episode, Shane makes a couple of announcements and provides resources for those seeking recovery from addiction. He also explains the 6 Quick Tips to Quit Drinking guide, and how it can help you get on the right path to a lifestyle change free from alcohol and drugs. For more resources and to download the FREE guide, go to www.ThatSoberGuy.com

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Daniel Mills is happily married to a wonderful woman and father to an amazing son. He is a veteran of the US. Navy, a firefighter, paramedic, an educator and a critical care flight medic. Daniel became addicted to drugs and alcohol at an early age after growing up in an abusive home and being subjected to mob activity, and sexual abuse. Daniel ended up on the streets at 15 and became involved in selling drugs and gang activity.  After years of running the streets Daniel eventually pulled away from the gang crowd and became a firefighter/ emt in 2002. His substance abuse didn’t stop with his new career. He continued abusing substances to which eventually landed him in jail. After overcoming major health issues and legal issues, Daniel began a crusade to help his brothers and sisters in emergency services who suffer with Post Traumatic stress and substance abuse. He started 911 Buddy Check in 2016, which provides a way for 911 providers to connect and reach out for help. 

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Crisis Text Line 741741 - A service that allows people in crisis to speak with a trained crisis counselor by texting 741741

Copline 1-800-267-5463 - Copline (Law Enforcement Only) A confidential helpline for members of US law enforcement. Their website also has additional information on help and resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 The national (USA) suicide hotline. Not first responder specific, but they can and will talk to anyone who needs help.Share the Load 1-888-731-3473

Share The Load – 1-888-731-3473 Also known as The Fire/EMS Helpline. A program run by the National Volunteer Fire Council. 

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