In this episode Shane talks about 3 tips to help you not drink tomorrow. One of the biggest challenges Shane had in his addiction was waking up everyday and swearing he wasn't going to drink that day, and then finding himself drunk by noon! Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans Music (Show Intro) Ad music by www.bensoun...
Oct 19, 2018•44 min•Ep. 229
I get a ton of questions about what a 12 step program is and how to work one. I'm not sure I have the answer to that, but I can share what has worked for me along the way and what I have learned. Having a sponsor and working a program has been huge for me in taking my recovery and my life to the next level, and I know it can do the same for you. All you have to do is just show up and do the work. -Shane Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com for past episodes and resources, also connect...
Oct 12, 2018•38 min•Ep. 210
This week Seth talks about his ongoing struggle with pulling emotional weeds from his garden of recovery. Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com for past episodes and resources, also connect with us! @realthatsoberguy on Instagram Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans Music (Show Intro) Ad music by www.bensound...
Oct 09, 2018•48 min•Ep. 227
Nathan Rich was born in Hollywood to a Scientologist family. After being sent to the infamously abusive Mace-Kingsley Ranch twice, he escaped and was disowned by his family. He spent seven years as a homeless drug addict before turning his life around. Nathan appeared on "Scientology and the Aftermath" produced by ex-scientoligist and actress Leah Remini, and has since written a memoir called Scythe Tleppo: My Survival of a Cult, Abandonment, Addiction and Homelessness . Scythe Tleppo: My Surviv...
Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 226
This week Seth talks with Kyle Cappel of Simple Path recovery about the opioid crisis in the U.S. and the difference between enabling and helping a loved one. Kyle tells his story of addiction, recovery and how he began his journey help those who still suffer. Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com for past episodes and resources, also connect with us! @realthatsoberguy or @Soberguyseth on Instagram www.simplepathrecovery.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential an...
Oct 02, 2018•51 min•Ep. 225
In this mess of an episode Shane asks if walking a small dog makes you a pussy, discusses pg. 84 in the big book of AA, and The Jess makes a surprise appearance and scares the $hi% out of Shane! Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com for past episodes and resources, also connect with us on instagram and twitter. @realthatsoberguy on insta and @shaneramer on twitter Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & O...
Sep 28, 2018•35 min•Ep. 224
This week Seth talks about anti-depressants and alternate methods of treating depression with Dr. Mendelson author of Understanding Anti-Depressants. Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com for past episodes and resources, also connect with us! @realthatsoberguy or @Soberguyseth on Instagram Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network So...
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 223
This week Shane's friend, mentor and sponsor Buddy C. joins the show to talk about acceptance, letting go, expectations, and practical ways to stay sober. Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com for past episodes and resources, also connect with us! @realthatsoberguy on Instagram and @shaneramer on Twitter! Links www.dailyaaemails.com https://www.theshairpodcast.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & O...
Sep 21, 2018•53 min•Ep. 222
In this episode Seth talks with Tess Sweet, creator of Cleaner Daze a super rad digital mini series that follows Jasmine a newbie addiction counselor that battles her own demons as she wrangles a misfit group of teenage addicts and alcoholics. Tess tells her personal story of hope, resiliency and recovery. Be sure Check out Cleaner Daze a super rad piece of work at www.cleanerdaze.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Resident...
Sep 18, 2018•47 min•Ep. 221
In this episode Seth talks with Jim Spina author of I Almost Murdered A Complete Stranger . Jim tells the story of his foiled plot to murder a complete stranger....His weapon an insatiable 41-year obsession, compulsion and desire to drink booze . Jim's story is Gnarly. Seth and Jim talk about hope, stigma and share some good laughs. Check out Jim at https://jimspina.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpa...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 220
Todays guest is Darren Prince. Darren is an entrepreneur and sports and celebrity agent and also is in recovery for addiction. Darren recently celebrated 10 years sober and is a public recovery advocate and speaker. Darren represents many high profile clients like Charlie Sheen, Magic Johnson and Hulk Hogan. Darren’s journey all started at the age of 14 when he started a mail order company selling baseball cards called Baseball Card City and traveled around the country doing trade shows. In 1995...
Sep 07, 2018•42 min•Ep. 219
In Todays Episode Seth talks with Julie Kraft Co-Author of The Gift of Recovery ;52 Mindful Ways to Live Joyfully Beyond Addiction. And The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction. Seth and Julie talk about mindfulness, meditation and living in present moment. Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com For more information about The Gift of Recovery and The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction log on to http://mindfulnessworkbook.com/ For More Information about Julie Kraft log onto http://www.juliekraftthera...
Sep 04, 2018•55 min•Ep. 218
In this episode pride and ego are addressed, along with some other things that may or may not be funny. You be the judge. Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans Music (Show Intro) Ad music by www.bensound.com For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...
Aug 31, 2018•34 min•Ep. 217
In todays show Seth talks with Tracy Winchell founder and creator of the Reboots Podcast. Seth and Tracy talk about the stigma of the word "Recovery", how to deal with loss, the St Louis Cardinals and the Oakland A's. Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Check us out Tracy Winchell at https://rebootspodcast.com/ Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recove...
Aug 28, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 216
Boston’s own father-daughter recovery team from the Addictionary Podcast Maegan and Bobby Kenney join the show to share their experience with addiction and recovery. Maegan shares how Vivitrol saved her life, meditation is a must, and she also shares some of her personal thoughts about friend Chris from the Dopey Podcast who recently passed away. Bobby has a great story of his own, from running the streets of Boston in and out of jail, moving and using excessive amounts of drugs, and then changi...
Aug 24, 2018•58 min•Ep. 215
In todays show Seth talks with Killian Noe Founder of Recovery Cafe. Seth and Killian respond to a listeners email, discuss the importance of a loving community, acceptance and self love in recovery. Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans Music (Show Intro) Ad music by www.bensound.co...
Aug 21, 2018•54 min•Ep. 214
Shane shares some of his story prior to getting sober, talks about a gratitude list, and makes a bad joke about "doing" his wife. 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 .
Aug 17, 2018•31 min•Ep. 213
In this Episode Seth talks with his Mom about raising two addicted children, being a young single mom, and partying at the Grand Canyon . Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com For Live show tickets got to www.thephonixtheater.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans Music (Show Intro) Ad music by www.bensound...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 212
In todays show Shane talks about getting his ass kicked by a p-trap and clogged garbage disposal, why it made him so angry, eating cherry pies and hiding the wrappers, and how to deal with anger and perfection. Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans Music (Show Intro) Ad music by www....
Aug 10, 2018•42 min•Ep. 211
In this Episode Seth talks with Cere Demuth author of The Way We Stay. Cere shares how she transitioned from a life of enabling her addicted son Nate to a life fulfilled with love and truth. Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com For Live show tickets got to www.thephonixtheater.com For more information on Cere and “The Way We Stay” check out www.ceredemuth.com/ Be sure to check us out at: Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Natio...
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 210
Today’s guest is Dave Buckner. Dave is the co-founding member and former drummer from the band Papa Roach. In this episode, the guys talk about meditation & mindfulness, acceptance, Refuge Recovery, living in the moment, stickers and fanny packs. Dave also makes an announcement about his newest project, RCKBDHA. Instagram - @realdavebuckner SGR Ep165 - Dave Buckner SGR Ep66 - Wes Geer Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private ...
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 209
In this episode Seth and Shane talk about Guilt, Stinking up the Bathroom, self love, living in the moment and Checkered Vans Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com For Live Show tickets long on to www.thepheonixtheater.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans Music (Show Intro) Ad music by www.bensound.com Fo...
Jul 31, 2018•49 min•Ep. 208
I wanted to start today by saying life is short, and you never know when your time is gonna be up. Enjoy each day, live in the moment, laugh a lot, love a whole lot. When we leave this earth, we don’t take any of the materialistic shit that we all think is so important with us. It’s meaningless, a chasing of the wind according to Ecclesiastes. But there’s a chance we might take some of the good times, some of the laughs and some of the love in our hearts on the way up. And there’s an even greate...
Jul 27, 2018•18 min•Ep. 207
In this episode Melanie discusses what it was like sticking by Seth’s side as he entered into treatment. Seth and Mel talk about drinking Budweiser in the shower, snorting lines of cocaine off the coffee table and pulling all-nighters. Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 206
What do you do if you are afraid to go to a recovery meeting? In this episode, Shane and Seth share their experience, read and respond to listener emails, and also talk about not taking things personally. Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com for past episodes and resources, also connect with us on instagram and twitter. @realthatsoberguy on insta and @shaneramer on twitter. We have the first Sober Guy live show September 7th at the Phoenix Theatre in Petaluma CA, with Special guest TJ...
Jul 20, 2018•58 min•Ep. 205
Seth makes his introduction and welcomes himself to the show. In this episode Seth scratches the surface, shares his story and shares his excitement in starting this new Journey. Fuck Yeah! Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans Music (Show Intro) Ad music by www.bensound.c...
Jul 17, 2018•25 min•Ep. 204
David "NAVY Dave" Rachford is a friend, entrepreneur, NAVY veteran, and creator of the COMBATMAT. In this episode we discuss anger, forgiveness, yoga, mediation, denial, and all kinds of other cool shit. David also opens up about an extremely traumatic event involving his mother when he was thirteen years old. http://davidrachford.com www. combatmat.com Twitter - @DavidRachford SGR Ep99 - How to Be a Better Human w/David Rachford Jocko Willink - Good Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks...
Jul 13, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 202
Seth and Filmmaker Brandon Demchak shoot the shit about their military service, their drinking careers, riding Vespas and the lasting effects of PTSD. Brandon gives a sneak peak into his latest project Firecracker. Be Sure to Check Out Brandon's past and current project Firecracker at www.brandondemchak.com Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 202
Is a militaristic and super structured method of working the steps with a sponsor the best approach? Also, how do you handle new sobriety when your partner still drinks or smokes? Shane answers some listener emails and makes some announcements. Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Sober Nation Humans Music (Show Intro) Ad music by www.ben...
Jul 06, 2018•40 min•Ep. 201
Chris “Marv” Marvin, 32, resides in San Diego, CA and has been clean and sober since June 22, 2013. Fitness is his obsession. Marv has been involved with some sort of fitness related endeavor personally, professionally, or academically for over a decade. Marv’s background includes everything from being your stereotypical “gym bro” and falling for all of the fitness industry tricks, to working in a top tier physical therapy clinic, earning a B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Scienc...
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 200
