In this episode of Finding New Waters, we sit down with Nate Faulkenberry, owner and operator of Doc’s Place, a long-term recovery program for men in Brunswick, Georgia. Nate shares his powerful personal story of going from client to leader at Doc’s Place, and how the structure, accountability, and 12-step immersion of the program helped him—and now helps others—build lasting recovery.

He discusses the importance of removing distractions, developing adult life skills, and how learning to live without the quick fixes (like drugs, alcohol, relationships, or prestige) is key to healing. Nate also speaks candidly about the hard work required, the beauty of building something from the ground up, and why Doc’s Place isn’t just a program—it’s a community for life.

• [00:00] Welcome + Nate’s Background – From client to owner of Doc’s Place

• [03:00] What Is Doc’s Place? – Long-term structure, accountability, and 12-step work

• [06:00] The Power of Single-Gender Recovery – Eliminating distractions for deeper healing

• [10:00] Nate’s Own Story – What made Doc’s Place different when everything else failed

• [14:00] Surrender and Humility – Learning to finally take direction

• [18:00] Daily Life at Doc’s Place – Meetings, work, chores, and responsibility

• [24:00] Who Is Doc’s Place For? – Ideal candidates and what they can expect

• [30:00] Terminal Uniqueness & Real Recovery – Breaking through the “I’m different” mentality

• [32:00] Final Reflections – Nate on purpose, peace, and building something that lasts

1. Long-Term Recovery Works – Doc’s Place is for men who’ve been to treatment before but need something deeper.

2. Accountability Changes Lives – Residents are required to work, pay their way, and grow up emotionally.

3. No Shortcuts – This program removes distractions like relationships so men can truly focus on themselves.

4. From the Inside Out – Nate shares how the hardest parts of the program were the most necessary.

5. It’s a Brotherhood – More than sober living, Doc’s Place offers lifelong community and support.

Nate Faulkenberry

Owner/Operator, Doc’s Place Recovery

Nate Faulkenberry is the owner and operator of Doc’s Place Recovery, a long-term men’s recovery program located in Brunswick, Georgia. After going through the program himself in 2016, Nate now dedicates his life to helping other men walk the same path toward structure, accountability, and lasting sobriety. A passionate advocate for 12-step recovery and emotional maturity, Nate is living proof that with the right guidance and willingness, transformation is possible.

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