Shane and longtime friends Seth & Mel Manter join the show to discuss the holidays, gratitude, stuffing versus stove top, why black Friday is stupid, dealing with life through the holidays without drinking, and more. Thanks to our sponsor I Am Sober App www.iamsoberapp.com www.ThatSoberGuy.com For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 22, 2017•59 min•Ep. 159
Bob “Rehab Bob” Forrest is an addiction expert perhaps best known as the straight talking, straight shooting counselor on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew. Bob had a long journey in his struggle with addiction, visiting rehab facilities 24 times before finding sobriety in 1996. He has spent the last 17 years being of service, becoming one of the foremost chemical dependency counselors working in the southern California region. Be sure to follow Bob: Facebook - www.facebook.com/RehabBob Twitter...
Nov 17, 2017•51 min•Ep. 158
Koorosh Rassekh is an Addiction Counselor specializing in substance use, recovery, teen addiction, mindfulness, therapy, psychology and overdose. Rassekh founded Evo, an outpatient treatment program in Venice, California. In addition to Koorosh's expertise in the field of addiction, he also shares some of his personal story about moving to America at 10 years old as an immigrant from Iran. As Koorosh struggled to fit in, he found peace in athletics and alcohol, which later led to drug addiction....
Nov 10, 2017•51 min•Ep. 157
Freddy Negrete is best known for pioneering the black-and-gray tattoo style while serving time in a series of correctional facilities. While still a youth, Freddy entered into a life of abuse, gangs, crime, and drug addiction. Freddy's is best known for originating the early "prison-style" designs that eventually found their way onto the streets of East LA. Freddy has been featured in the History Channel's Marked series, in the documentary Tattoo Nation, on Spike TV's Inkmaster as a guest judge,...
Oct 27, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 156
Shane explains how important it is to surround yourself with positive people who lift you up in a group setting. He also touches on his recent trip to Philly, how media and politics play a role in staying sober, and if you haven't already, why YOU should swallow the "red pill". For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 06, 2017•46 min•Ep. 155
In this episode Shane is back to discuss the importance of knowing when to take a break, gratitude, and how all we can do is "Just Show Up". For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sep 22, 2017•48 min•Ep. 153
Tad & Tami Stringam are certified drug counselors and interventionist with Awaken Industries. Their mission is to be messengers of Love and Light and rebuild the lines of communication which always seem to erode in the process of addiction. Tad was also a previous guest on sober guy radio back on episode 97. If you have not heard his story, I would highly recommend you go back and listen. It is one of the most interesting stories of recovery and redemption I have ever heard. Tad and Tami are...
Jul 21, 2017•41 min•Ep. 137
Ben Randolph entered recovery in 1998 after struggling with substances for several years. After working in the construction trades for a number of years, he went on to school and earned his Master’s of Science. Ben has a passion for recovery and institutes recovery principles in all his affairs, including Oregon Trail Recovery. As the CEO, Ben and his wife Jennifer (COO), have applied their dreams of helping others into a reality. About Oregon Trail Recovery Oregon Trail Recovery - is a 6-month ...
Jul 14, 2017•32 min•Ep. 136
Todd Stumbo comes from a good family. But as he made his way through life, he found himself struggling with emotional emptiness and a lack of connection, which led to a fight for his life with addiction.Through his own journey and struggles, Todd fought his way through the ups and downs of addiction, recovery, fatherhood, marriage, and business. He also later found out that he possessed a deep passion to help others, which eventually led him to work with others in recovery. Today, Todd has worke...
Jul 07, 2017•20 min•Ep. 135
Chris Pesce is in long term recovery, as well as COO of Sober Grid, one of the most innovative and kick ass recovery communities in the industry. Sober Grid is a free iOS/Android app that connects you with other sober people. You are instantly connected to a global sober community in your neighborhood and around the globe. You can build strong sober support networks and inspire. In this episode we discuss: Try or die How Chris didn't believe in God, and still found a higher power Prayer meditati...
Jun 30, 2017•26 min•Ep. 134
Lee Pepper is an advocate for people in recovery. As a member of the executive leadership team with Foundations Recovery Network, Lee leads the Foundations online marketing teams, business development team, conference team and alumni team. Lee also spent eight years in the U.S. Army Reserves, completing Air Assault School and Officer Candidate School and finishing his service as an armor officer. In 2009, Lee took up triathlons and running and has now finished 30 triathlons, including two Ironma...
Jun 23, 2017•31 min•Ep. 133
There are hundreds of thousands of people struggling with addiction today. In todays episode, Shane talks about some of those we have lost along the way, and how we can play a role in helping someone just by asking them how they are doing. This episode is dedicated to Jonathan C. King. August 16, 1986 - June 8th, 2017 - RIP Brother Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Ad music by www.bensound.com For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at htt...
Jun 16, 2017•23 min•Ep. 132
Mike Gambo is a writer, Hip-Hop artist and also co-owner of Hood Hippie Entertainment. He also works for Transformations Treatment Center and helps operate their music recovery program Soundpath Recovery. After dropping out of high school to sell drugs, Mike soon found himself struggling with his own addiction to opiates. After a 6 year battle in and out of detox and methadone clinics, Mike eventually found himself homeless and hopeless. It was there he decided he would need to get clean, or die...
Jun 09, 2017•52 min•Ep. 131
I recently had an opportunity to chat with Jed and Jay from Church & Other Drugs. These 2 dudes are awesome and good examples that you can be real and honest about your recovery, but still have a good time doing it. With all the heavy and serious content we sometimes put out, It was a great reminder for me to practice one of my favorite rules, Rule 62; Don't take yourself so damn serious! Check it out and check out Church and Other Drugs . For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Pr...
Jun 05, 2017•55 min•Ep. 130
Tripp Lanier is not an alcoholic, but he is a dude who enjoys coaching other dudes and top entrepreneurs around the world to get out of the shallow end of the pool, redefine success, and align their work with what they were put on this Earth to do. Tripp is the creator and host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp . Tripp and I chatted about all kinds of different points that can help us to start thinking big, getting out of our own head, and start taking action. Tr...
May 26, 2017•55 min•Ep. 129
Adam Jasinski was the winner of the popular television series "Big Brother 9" where he earned the $500,000 prize. Adam later admitted to using portions of the money to buy large quantities of drugs to both use and distribute. He was charged in 2009 by the DEA for possessing 2,000 Oxycodone pills with intent to distribute. Adam faced a possible 20 year prison sentence and a one million fine. He was sentenced in January 2011 to four years in federal prison for the drug charge and tax evasion. Toda...
May 19, 2017•47 min•Ep. 128
Good friend and fellow sober guy Seth Manter joins the show again to discuss the power of thought, navigating through early sobriety, and also shares why he bought a couch that had been pissed on. The guys also read an email from listener Sarah who asks how to deal with a loved one who is addicted and suffers from chronic relapses. In this episode we discuss: Power of thought pissing on friends couch anxiety of giving up alcohol the fear of relapse how do i get sober or stay sober setting goals ...
May 12, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 127
TJ Woodward is a spiritual author, inspirational speaker, awakening coach and addiction counselor who has helped countless people through his simple, yet powerful teachings. He is the founding minister and spiritual director of the Awakened Living spiritual community and he also serves as the spiritual care counselor at Foundations San Francisco Intensive Outpatient treatment program. He is also an active advocate for recovery in the LGBT Community. TJ is in private practice as a spiritual couns...
May 05, 2017•29 min•Ep. 126
May is mental health awareness month. Jess and Shane chat about this months 1 Million Mohawk Challenge, mental health, and share thoughts and ideas that sometimes make sense...and sometimes do not...all in good fun. We are all impacted personally or by a friend or family members struggles and challenges. We are determined to change that by bringing some much-needed attention to all of those who are suffering, and we are personally challenging you all to help us do that. How? By taking the 1 mill...
May 03, 2017•59 min•Ep. 125
In this monologue episode, Shane talks about why the valley is referred to as the taint instead of the armpit of California, his recent trip to see Madchild at the Viper Room, and what to drink in situations where alcohol is around you. Shane then talks about how to find freedom through sobriety with 3 application points; surrender, asking for help, and a spiritual awakening. Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network DxRx Medical - Get Sober at Home with the DxRx App Sober Nation Ad m...
Apr 28, 2017•40 min•Ep. 124
Zach Gowen is one of the most inspirational athletes in the world. Overcoming a broken home, childhood cancer, leg amputation, and drug and alcohol addiction. He’s the world’s first 1-legged professional wrestler, former WWE superstar, former American Ninja Warrior contestant. Now he’s an inspirational speaker with CoolSpeak LLC carrying a message of hope to students across the country and works with The Range of Motion Project which gives amputees in developing country access to proper prosthet...
Apr 21, 2017•57 min•Ep. 123
Bill Hazelton & Oriana Murphy from Sober College chat with us today and share a bit of their own recovery story. We also discuss how Sober College is giving young adults an opportunity to explore a college degree while working a recovery program. http://sobercollege.com This episode was recorded at the 2017 innovations In Recovery conference in San Diego CA sponsored by Foundations Recovery Network https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See P...
Apr 17, 2017•22 min•Ep. 121
Born in New York City and raised in Aberdeen, New Jersey, Jim Kreitler earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Dayton. He then pursued a master’s in addiction counseling from Grand Canyon University and is a Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) in the state of Arizona. Kreitler began his own personal recovery journey in 1998. Ten years later, he retired from a 28-year career to seek his calling to help addicted people. As a person whose life was saved by...
Apr 17, 2017•10 min•Ep. 116
Harry Nelson is an expert in healthcare compliance, business operations and risk management and co-owns one of the premier healthcare law firms on the West Coast Nelson-Hardiman. His knowledge in healthcare and how it relates to addiction treatment is one of the many topics we discuss in the episode, along with some similarities between ObamaCare and other proposed healthcare plans. Harry also has a new book out "From Obamacare to Trumpcare: Why You Should Care" https://www.amazon.com/ObamaCare-...
Apr 17, 2017•21 min•Ep. 120
Patrick Smith is the Program Director at Orange County Recovery Services in Huntington Beach California. Patrick is also in long term recovery. Through his own experience, Patrick has been able to kraft a balance between compassion and toughness to help others out of a life trapped in the trenches of addiction. In this episode we discuss boundaries and the importance of structure in a recovery program, along with hearing some of Patricks own struggle with addiction. http://orangecountyrecoveryse...
Apr 17, 2017•32 min•Ep. 119
Robert Shryoc is Vice President of Business Development at Covenant Hills. Robert was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1990, he went to work with his father in the family business through 2007. In 2009, Robert entered the treatment industry and in 2015 moved his family to Orange County, California to join the Covenant Hills family. He has served on the Board of Directors at Recovery Resource Council as well as the Advisory Board of Human S...
Apr 17, 2017•18 min•Ep. 118
Dr. Stanger has developed and refined her invitational method of mental health and substance abuse interventions using the well-established research methodology of portraiture. She and her teammate have performed thousands of family interventions throughout the United States and abroad. Dr. Stanger recently received the Spirit of Recovery Award for her years of dedication to the fields of intervention & recovery. She is a published author and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post...
Apr 17, 2017•25 min•Ep. 114
Adam Marion comes from a long line of alcoholism that ran through his family for decades. Adam is thankful that his father got sober when he was three years old, essentially breaking the vicious cycle and allowing Adam to live a life free from alcoholism. Today, Adam works as CEO of Skywood recovery and has a passion for helping others break free from the chains of addiction through acceptance rather than judgment. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Apr 17, 2017•29 min•Ep. 122
Scott leads others to recovery with empathy. Thirty years ago he was on the edge. Struggling from addiction, considering suicide, and feeling like things were unraveling. He was at rock bottom. The day after trying to kill himself, he lew home and immediately entered treatment. He lived the embarrassment, fear, and helplessness surrounding addiction. And he has come out the other side whole. Today, Scott gets to give back. He is now 31 years sober, working to empower others on their journey. He ...
Apr 17, 2017•24 min•Ep. 115
Jen Angier has worked to help families nationwide restore their families and households. Jen is a certified Youth, Parent, and Family Coach; a certified Bereavement Coach and soon-to-be certified Recovery Specialist with over 20 years of experience as a professional nanny and house manager. Jen and her team of capable caregivers have worked in over 300 homes, offering services from behavior modification and live-out support during times of transition, all the way to live-in support during times ...
Apr 17, 2017•18 min•Ep. 117
