Hanna Marks grew up around the rooms of 12 step programs, and drank for the first time at age 11. This lead her on a path of alcoholism and addiction until the age of 17 where she decided to get help. Today, she is 24 and has been sober since 2011. Hanna helps young people in recovery with her company Wherehab , an active community and rehab review site. She is also launching a sober network app called Sober Young Network (SYN) soon. For more information: https://wherehab.com Need Help? Call Fou...
Apr 11, 2018•17 min•Ep. 190
Rich shares his passion for recovery, how he stays sober, and how he helped launch teletech. What is teletech? Every facility is different and will use teletech in different ways. teletech is designed to fill the void. If you do not currently have an IOP or OP program, teletech makes that possible, with ZERO upfront costs. If you do have an outpatient program, teletech allows you to offer a new service to your existing clients, making it easy for them to attend as many groups as possible, regard...
Apr 11, 2018•22 min•Ep. 188
Renee Baribeau is The Practical Shaman, a Wind Whistler, and Author. Renee is the “go-to” Soul Coach for innovative change-makers and dynamic spiritual keynote speaker. She injects humor and practical wisdom into her dynamic, inspirational Wind Work® workshops. Renee helps individuals at a point of transformation in their lives. She helps them find their enlightened way of life and guides them towards their true purpose through the wind’s knowledge. For more information about Renee or her book, ...
Apr 10, 2018•34 min•Ep. 187
TJ Woodward is a revolutionary recovery specialist, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and awakening coach who has helped countless people through his simple, yet powerful teachings. He is also the creator of Conscious Recovery. For more information go to: Book: Conscious Recovery www.conciousrecovery.com https://www.tjwoodward.com insta @tjwoodward.author Twitter - @tjwoodwardsf Facebook.com/tjwoodwardauthor Listen to TJ's past SGR episode below: http://www.thatsoberguy.com/blog/ep141 A...
Apr 10, 2018•31 min•Ep. 186
Brian O’Shea is an interventionist and sober coach who co-founded Caring Interventions, LLC, in 2010 with partner Kathleen Butler. He has facilitated successful interventions and managed cases in 20 states. Brian gives us some insight into how families are affected by addiction and follows up with some applicable tools that can help. Brian also shares some of his own personal story battling addiction, and how he has stayed sober himself. Brian is one of the most grateful and happiest guys I have...
Apr 10, 2018•24 min•Ep. 185
Jaana Woodbury is the Admissions Director from The Chadwick House. The Chadwick House is a safe and structured environment for women seeking recovery from drugs and alcohol. For more information about The Chadwick House, go to: www.chadwick-house.com Listen to Jaana’s previous episode on Sober Guy Radio #128 live from IIR 2017 SGR Ep128 - Jaana Woodbury jwoodbury@chadwick-house.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Be sure to check us ou...
Apr 10, 2018•22 min•Ep. 184
Lauren is the Director of Programs and Partnerships for the Phoenix in Orange County, California. In addition to a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry, Lauren is a certified personal trainer and a certified holistic health and wellness coach. This background, along with her own experience as a person in long-term recovery, allows a keen insight to the mind-body-spirit connection and the effects of an active lifestyle on sobriety. The Phoenix is a nonprofit organization that fosters a sober active communi...
Apr 10, 2018•26 min•Ep. 183
Ken Starr is the Medical Director for Ken Starr MD Wellness Work. Ken explains what NAD is, how it can help with overall wellness, aging, addiction recovery, and pain. He also discusses the benefits and the cost of NAD as well as Ketamine. NAD and Ketamine can work as alternatives or in addition to traditional recovery methods such as a 12 step program. For more information go to: https://kenstarrmd.com 1-805-242-1360 Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at...
Apr 09, 2018•31 min•Ep. 182
Mick Maegher is a lawyer, Marine Corps Veteran, and has also been sober for 45 years. Mick tells us how he has been able to stay sober for 45 years. He discusses what body brokering is, what to look out for, and how to go about finding safe treatment options. For more information about Mick: Phone: (760) 743-2200 Email: mick@mdmeagher.com www.mdmeagher.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com ...
Apr 09, 2018•29 min•Ep. 181
Shane reads a couple of emails, and then in honor of alcohol awareness month discusses 5 warning signs that you might have a problem with alcohol. 5 Warning Signs That You Have An Alcohol Problem https://www.prevention.com/health/5-warning-signs-that-you-have-an-alcohol-problem 1. You’re self-medicating. If you reach for a bottle when you're feeling anxious or blue, or as a way to cope with physical pain, see a doctor. You may need treatment for depression or an anxiety disorder. 2. You’ve start...
Apr 06, 2018•26 min•Ep. 180
Shane talks about recovery, what to do when life makes you eat a shit sandwich, putting in the work, how to have some fun and not take things so serious, and also reads a verse from 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson. He also gives some love to the SHAIR podcast, Recovery Elevator, and the Dopey Podcast. https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/events/ https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0345816021 Joe Rogan Podcast with Jordan Peterson #1070 - https://itunes.apple.com/us/...
Mar 30, 2018•27 min•Ep. 179
In this monologue episode, Shane drops some thoughts on meditation, prayer, daily routine, honesty, and living in the moment. Thanks to our Sponsors: I Am Sober App Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Ad music by www.bensound.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 ....
Mar 23, 2018•28 min•Ep. 178
Tim Stoddart is an entrepreneur and addiction recovery advocate. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA , Tim has always had a passion for hard work and self-improvement. He is the founder and CEO of Stodzy Inc, the company behind Stodzy Media and Stodzy Internet Marketing . Some of Tim’s other projects include Sober Nation , The Sober Podcast Network and New Lyfe Clothing . In this episode we discuss why deleting Facebook was the best decision ever, the great city of Philadelphia, how to be in rec...
Mar 16, 2018•53 min•Ep. 177
In this episode, Shane talks about honesty, daily routine, when to say sorry and when to not say sorry, and how to understand and battle a victim mentality. Download the I Am Sober App Today! I Am Sober App Website Google Play Store Apple App Store Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: I Am Sober App Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Ad music by www.bensound.c...
Mar 09, 2018•30 min•Ep. 176
Amy Dresner is a former professional stand-up comic. She has appeared at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and The Improv. Since 2012, she has been the sole official columnist for the online addiction and recovery magazine TheFix.com . She’s also written for the Good Men Project, The Frisky, Refinery 29, Addiction.com , Daily Tonic/Vice and PsychologyToday.com , where she has her own addiction blog entitled "Coming Clean.” She also released her first book in September of 2017 “My Fair Junkie:...
Mar 02, 2018•59 min•Ep. 175
Tate Gunning grew up in a loving home with a strong family unit. He was a star athlete in high school and accepted a baseball scholarship to Arizona State University. It was not long before Tate had a taste of the party life in college, which eventually led to him being kicked off the baseball team and losing his scholarship. What followed was a destructive and dark time for Tate to walk through. For the next fifteen years his life spiraled downhill into addiction. Finally, while living homeless...
Feb 23, 2018•42 min•Ep. 174
Tom Ingoglia lost his best friend to drug addiction, lost half of his family in a head on car accident, and struggled with severe chronic pain which led to an opiate addiction. After countless different treatments that never seemed to work, Tom found NAD and it saved his life. In this episode we discuss: What is NAD? How does NAD Work? Tom’s experience using NAD How NAD helps with addiction recovery How NAD helps with anti-aging and chronic pain/fatigue The science behind NAD How NAD can help yo...
Feb 16, 2018•51 min•Ep. 173
Today we are going to dive into a conversation with Shane’s friend, mentor and Sponsor Buddy C. about working the steps and why having a sponsor or an accountability partner is a must. In this episode we discuss: Step 11 - “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out” How do you increase contact with God? What do you do when your ass is on fire? Responsive Obiedi...
Feb 09, 2018•57 min•Ep. 172
The San Francisco Health Commission voted unanimously to support the opening of safe "Drug Injection Sites". According to the commission and the projects supporters, this will offer intravenous drug users a clean and safe place to inject drugs. What are your thoughts? In this episode: What is a Safe Injection Site? Drug use statistics Crime statistics Do safe injection sites work? Are they really safe? Who funds them? What are the pros vs. cons? Where are all the drugs coming from? And More. Sou...
Feb 08, 2018•52 min•Ep. 171
Scotty and Mel Aaron quit their jobs, sold their house, and decided to take a year off to explore the country in a VW Van. In this episode, Scotty, Mel, The Jess and Shane discuss what it takes to step out, take a chance, and do something out of your comfort zone. Whether it's trying to get sober, or travel the country on an adventure, stepping out and letting a higher power guide you to your purpose is something everybody should experience. The crew also talk some trash and laugh quite a bit. A...
Feb 02, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 170
Treehouse Recovery is an Action Based Induction Therapy (ABIT) which consists of various team-based drills adapted from Navy SEAL training exercises. Founder Justin McMillen brought in former NAVY Seal Vets and has implemented their highly intensive training program into their addiction treatment model. The results have been extraordinary. In this episode, we talk with Justin and former US Navy SEAL Neil Trusso about how ABIT is helping men recover from substance abuse and past trauma in order t...
Jan 26, 2018•39 min•Ep. 169
John Mabry is an actor, speaker, and serves as Director of Public Outreach at Addiction Campuses. He also hosts the “High Sobriety” Podcast. John has worked on NCIS, ER, the movie Superbad and many others. John had the all American life before a horrific car accident killed his friend and left him with his leg being amputated while attending college in Texas. John struggled with addiction, depression and PTSD for over a decade following his leg amputation. Things got significantly worse, however...
Jan 19, 2018•49 min•Ep. 168
Dr. Cali Estes is a sought after Celebrity Addiction Therapist, Life Coach, Recovery Coach and Wellness Guru that blends talk therapy with forward and positive change to assist her clients in unlocking their true potential. She has been featured in books, magazines, radio and television for her work in the addictions and therapy fields. She works with individuals, drug and alcohol treatment teams and addiction professionals looking to advance their knowledge base. Dr. Estes has over 20 years exp...
Jan 12, 2018•37 min•Ep. 167
Shane rings in the New Year with a story about public restrooms and the importance of washing your hands after using the John. So how does this relate to recovery you ask? We're still not really sure. But what we do know is that Shane shares 7 ways that are imperative to help him stay sober, and how you can use these same 7 tips to stay sober and live a better life in the New Year. Download the I Am Sober App Today! I Am Sober App Website Google Play Store Apple App Store Need Help? Call Foundat...
Jan 05, 2018•35 min•Ep. 166
Former Papa Roach drummer Dave Buckner joins Sober Guy Radio to give a raw and never before heard account of what life was like before and after the band signed their first record deal which catapulted them into the worldwide spotlight. With success came the rockstar lifestyle that quickly progressed into a full blown addiction to alcohol and cocaine. During this time, Dave met and later married Mia Tyler, the daughter to legendary frontman Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. The couple eventually split,...
Dec 29, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 165
Todd ‘Zman’ Zalkins grew up during the Long Beach punk rock scene, where surfing and back yard parties were nothing but the norm. When Sublime first started playing shows, Todd was right there in the middle of it all, and as Sublimes success grew, Todd stayed close with the band, especially lead singer Bradley Knowell. In 1996 After a show in Petaluma CA, the guys headed back to their hotel, and Todd was one of the last ones to see Bradley alive. Around 4 AM that morning, Bradley tried to call T...
Dec 22, 2017•46 min•Ep. 164
Brian Cuban, the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, is a Dallas based attorney, author and addiction recovery advocate. He is graduate of Penn State University and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Brian has been in long term recovery from alcohol, cocaine and bulimia since April of 2007. In this episode, Brian opens up about his severe addiction to cocaine, alcohol, his struggles with shame and bulimia, and also a near suicide attempt in 2005. After...
Dec 15, 2017•45 min•Ep. 163
Joelle Jacobson is a Neurofeedback Clinician at Betty Ford Center, Los Angeles, and a highly sought after Addiction Specialist. She’s been working in the mental health field for over twenty years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, a School Counselor, and also working with substance use disorder and eating disorders. In this episode we discuss: Internet scams and how those in need of treatment can avoid rehab scams. What a legitimate rehab looks like and how can thos...
Dec 08, 2017•49 min•Ep. 162
What does your daily routine look like? Where are your priorities? In this episode Shane talks about the importance of lining up priorities, and also what a short daily recovery morning routine might look like. Download the I Am Sober App Today! I Am Sober App Website Google Play Store Apple App Store 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 ....
Dec 04, 2017•13 min•Ep. 161
Dr. Nancy Irwin is an Addiction Therapist who specializes in hypnotherapy and other holistic approaches for treating addictive behavior. Dr, Irwin has been featured in a wide variety of media outlets including Fox and MSNBC. She began her career as a working comic in NY City, sharing the stage with other comics such as Jerry Seinfeld and Ray Romano. It was not until she moved to Los Angeles that she discovered her passion to help others through volunteering at Children of the Night, a shelter fo...
Dec 01, 2017•32 min•Ep. 160
