Clean and Sober Radio

Clean and Sober Radio is dedicated to promoting a lifetime free of alcohol and drugs. Our mission is to inform, share, and discuss, across multiple media platforms, the story of addiction and the road to recovery.

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Episodes

EPISODE 062725

On this heartfelt episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler, joined by Linda E for vacationing Mark Sigmund, welcomed retired educator, author, and devoted mother Karen Poserina-Lohr. Karen shared the devastating story of losing her daughter, Kelsey, to addiction on September 11, 2019. With raw honesty and deep emotion, she discussed the pain of that loss and how it inspired her to write "Hippie Chick," a book that honors Kelsey's life and explores the grief and resilience of the famil...

Jun 27, 2025•56 min

EPISODE 062025

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund tackled a question many struggle with: “Am I really an addict, or just someone who overdoes it?” They explored the common rationalizations—“I’m just having fun,” “I can stop anytime,” “I’m not as bad as them”—that often delay the hard truths. The conversation focused on recognizing the signs of addiction, the damage denial can cause, and the moment of clarity that can lead to real change. It was a powerful and ho...

Jun 21, 2025•56 min

EPISODE 060625

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund explored the shifting landscape of drug legalization and what it means for our society—especially the recovery community. They discussed how substances once associated with incarceration and death, like marijuana and even psilocybin, are now legal in some states. The conversation raised important questions: What’s next—cocaine, heroin, fentanyl? How do these changing laws and cultural attitudes impact those in or...

Jun 07, 2025•56 min

EPISODE 053025

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed Steve Forzato, a leading expert on the opioid epidemic. With over 30 years of experience, Steve had advised Pennsylvania’s Attorney General and Governor and led investigations into pharmaceutical companies and illegal prescribing. Now Director of the Center for Addiction & Recovery Education at St. Joseph's University, he also highlighted the urgent link between addiction and human trafficking — an i...

May 31, 2025•56 min

EPISODE 051625

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed Gary Lewis, son of legendary comedian Jerry Lewis and founder of the hit pop group "Gary Lewis and the Playboys." Gary shared his powerful and often turbulent story of growing up in one of America's most famous households. Despite the fame, privilege, and money, he reminded listeners that addiction and mental illness do not discriminate. Both father and son faced their own demons, and the combination of ...

May 17, 2025•56 min

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