This week we welcome Up4thechallenge, mental health advocate, podcast host, and author of the soon to be released book, Awaken Awareness: Mindfulness in the Age of Distraction (out January 20th).

Join us as we explore the transformative power of mindfulness what it really means and why it’s not what most people think. We'll unpack the diverse forms of mindfulness, debunk a few common myths and discuss how its principles can enrich every facet of life, from mental health to daily routines.

This week, we welcome Jacob Scholze, a father of three and passionate sobriety advocate, to share his transformative journey from battling alcohol dependence and life-threatening liver disease to rebuilding a life of purpose and resilience.

Jacob opens up about how COVID-19 pushed him into a dangerous spiral of excessive drinking, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of cirrhosis. With that being faced with a life-or-death decision, he chose to fight back.

Lets have a look back on an incredible year of discussions centered around sobriety, mindfulness, and personal growth. From heartfelt conversations with friends to insightful moments with experts and inspiring guests.

This year has been a journey of transformation and connection.

Welcome to a brand new episode of Untapped Keg: Take a Shot. With the New Year approaching, it’s time to focus on personal growth, emotional understanding, and the care needed to sustain sobriety.

This podcast is your reminder that progress starts from within. Whether you’re focusing on sobriety, emotional growth, or creating a positive mindset, this episode offers support and strategies to help you succeed in the year ahead.

Today we are welcoming founder of Make It Great and author of Wild Ride to Sobriety: A Transformation from Drunken Oblivion to Profound Clarity, Ian Fee discussing his deeply personal journey.

Discussing overcoming addiction, battling mental health challenges, and turning his life around.

This is a podcast you have to listen to and see just what is possible, no matter the starting point!

Today we welcome back friend and fellow podcaster, Myer Krah, the insightful host of Here4TheDads, for an in-depth chat about the challenges and triumphs of mental health, addiction, and parenthood.

Myer’s candid and relatable approach shines a light on topics that many face but few discuss openly.

In today’s special episode, we’re flipping the script! We welcome childhood friend, now reconnected, Garret Woodland who takes the interviewer’s seat to become the interviewer and ask host RJ more about his journey in mental health. This is a raw and candid conversation looking at areas that may have been previously overlooked.

This unique episode offers something never before shown from this podcast and gives a more intimate perspective, turning the spotlight onto our host RJ himself and revealing the untold narratives behind his journey.

Today we are joined by Mark Henriksen, the founder of Risen Fallen, a movement born from the struggles of depression, anxiety, and the search for belonging. Opening up about his journey growing up in Vancouver, facing mental health challenges, and feeling like a square peg in a round hole.

Sharing how his darkest moments became the foundation for a community-driven mission to make a difference. Discover how the Risen Fallen movement started with simple acts of service in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and grew into a platform of support, love, and connection.

Join us for a powerful and heartfelt conversation with Michelle, an Alcohol-Free Life Coach and former restaurateur, as she shares her incredible journey of overcoming addiction. After life challenges and a divorce led her to a growing reliance on alcohol, Michelle found clarity and recovery through the transformative "This Naked Mind" approach.

This is a candid discussion, where we delve into the struggles of addiction, the eye-opening moments of realization, and the steps toward living a fulfilling alcohol-free life.

Today we are joined by Lexie Kanters who opens up about her path from rock bottom to a thriving life as a sobriety coach, energy healer, and massage therapist. Lexie is nearly 2 years sober after her life took a stark turn due to a harrowing alcohol-related accident—a moment that would reveal the depth of her struggles.

For her, “hitting rock bottom” meant facing a painful truth and realizing that true change only starts when you stop digging. From this, she transformed her life, shedding old habits and embracing a renewed purpose.

Today, she’s not only sober; she’s a beacon of support for others seeking to rebuild from the ground up.