In this episode Shane discusses mental health, Brody Stevens, suicide prevention, a Refuge Recovery meeting he recently attended, meditation & prayer, being on his man period, and getting butt juice on the coffee table. Enjoy! Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and @shaneramer on twitter Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Humans Music (Show Intro) www.mysoberroomate.com If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National...
Mar 01, 2019•56 min•Ep. 251
Chris Bevacqua is a former addictions counsellor turned nutritionist and now creator of the Holistic Sobriety Course. Chris is 16 years drug free, and he has a passion for sharing tips and tricks to destroy recovery with proper nutrition, fitness, stress management and more. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife and son and can often be found cooking up new healthy recipes, collecting toys, watching horror flicks and generally just nerding out. Holistic Sobriety Course Chris on T...
Feb 22, 2019•55 min•Ep. 250
Sherry Gaba is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach who helps people cope with lifelong addictions, including substance abuse, shopping, gambling, food, sex and love, co-dependency, trauma, depression, anxiety, single parenting and divorce. She was the go to Expert on VH1's Celebrity Rehab. She’s also a media expert on HLN, CNN, The Bio Channel, E!News, Showbiz Tonight, and Inside Edition on Relationships and Addiction. She’s also the Editor of Recovery Today Magazine. Sherry has a new book...
Feb 15, 2019•43 min•Ep. 249
Nick Rucker is a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan with 10 years of service. He’s now off active duty and has transitioned to the National Guard. Nicks also a country musician based out of Omaha, Nebraska and travels throughout the year playing shows all around the country. Nick’s been sober for almost 3 years and you can check out his music at www.nickruckercountry.com @ruckcountry Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com also connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and on twit...
Feb 08, 2019•56 min•Ep. 248
Shane & The Jess discuss the importance of the Newcomer, Shane's recent craving to pop pills, kids, cursing, helping family with addiction & alcoholism, meditation, give shoutouts to listener sobriety dates, house cleaning and more. Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and @shaneramer on twitter heroesinrecovery.com/soberguy or call 833-81-SOBER for help Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundations Recovery Network Humans Music (Show Intro) For more ...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 247
This podcast was recorded live at the Hollywood Improv Lab with special guests John Henson, Darren Prince, Amy Dresner, Joe Sinclitico and Matt Gallagher. Also a big thank you to Mark Serritella, The Improv, Rick in the sound booth, my in-laws the Matthews family for taking our kids over this weekend, my shoes, the parking attendant, my Wal-Mart boner sweats with the elastic bottoms, housekeeping at the hotel for cleaning up my ball hair after I shaved it in the sink, and of course my beautiful ...
Feb 01, 2019•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 246
On this episode we're recapping our LA and Hollywood Improv trip, how Jess almost burnt the house down last night, and how to eat 4 hostess cupcakes on your way home from picking up 5 rolled tacos with guacamole and cheese at 10PM from Baldo’s, one of the favorite 24 hour mexican food spots here in Vacaville …then throwing the hostess cupcake wrappers out the window on the way home to hide the evidence…that takes talent ladies and gentleman…and a lot of stupidity….My names Shane and I’m recovery...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 245
Mike Catherwood has worked at KROQ on the Kevin and Bean show and also was the co-host of Loveline with Dr. Drew from 2010 to 2016. Mike is a regular contributor on the Jason Ellis show and also hosts his own podcast called Swole Patrol with Dr. Drew which is a comprehensive and unflinching look at the world of health and fitness. Most importantly Mike has over 15 years in recovery from addiction. Check out Mike's Podcast Swole Patrol Check out The Jason Ellis Show Be sure to check us out at www...
Jan 18, 2019•39 min•Ep. 244
In this episode of the podcast Shane & The Jess do a Q&A session. They discuss questions submitted from listeners and share their experience, insight, and have some fun in the process. Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and @shaneramer on twitter Do you or a loved one need help? Go to foundationshelp.com/soberguy or call 833-81-SOBER, thats 833-81-SOBER to talk with an admissions coordinator about treatment options. Thanks to our Sponsors:...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 243
1st Hour: The Jess joins the show to discuss co-dependency, working a step study, Shane buying a pregnancy test, getting back to the gym, dealing with anger, and Shane riding a mountain bike and wearing a helmet at 37 years old. 2nd Hour: Stephanie Sledge joins the show to give us a mothers perspective on alcoholism and addiction. Stephanie is the Founder of The Government Rag Educational Alternative News website. She is an author, independent researcher, freelance writer and investigative journ...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 242
Aaron Walker is the creator of View from the Top and Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind group. Aaron believes that we only have one life experience to reflect on as we make important decisions. Isolation is the enemy of excellence and we all need competent advisors to guide us. Aaron’s going to demonstrate how you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with and why he has chosen to be in a weekly mastermind group for 20 years. http://www.viewfromthetop.com/ Instagram - @isi_master...
Dec 21, 2018•43 min•Ep. 241
Zach Browns journey started when he showing up to an AA clubhouse that he knew his grandfather went to. He wasn’t sure what to expect, and it was his last resort before the liquor store. He soon realized in the meeting that he was an alcoholic, and received hope in the fact that there were others like him and that they had recovered. Zach kept going back, got a sponsor, read the book, and worked the steps. Today, Zach’s preparing to move his family to Liberia, West Africa to be closer to his wor...
Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 240
This episode was recorded live at Journey Coffee Co. in Vacaville, CA. Thanks to Journey for letting us host this event in their amazing coffee house as well as a huge thank you to all who came out for the event! Wordsmith from Neighborhood Hope Dealer Wordsmith speaks in school campuses, youth detention facilities, transitional homes, group homes, county jails, penitentiaries & various community outreaches. The mind set of his mission is to “reach the unreachable & teach the unteachable...
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 239
Stacey Tickner is a hairstylist from Sacramento California. Her first experience with alcohol was at the age of 13, and her drinking career began at the age of 23. What started as just “social drinking” escalated to “problem drinking” over a 10 year period, which left her unable to moderate her own use. As the desire to stop drinking couldn’t overpower the impulse to continue, she realized that she needed help. In 2015 Stacey began to seek Recovery in various forms to aid her in her process towa...
Nov 30, 2018•42 min•Ep. 238
We just launched our new course podcast video course called How to Navigate the First 90-Days of Sobriety! Here's a quick rundown on why we made it, who's involved, what it's all about, and how it can help you! Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and @shaneramer on twitter Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundation...
Nov 28, 2018•41 min•Ep. 237
Patrick Holbert is a former TV producer-turned-standup comedian. He has appeared on Sirius XM, TruTV, The Travel Channel, and was the host of the internationally syndicated TV show “The Movie Loft” for two years. Currently ten years sober, Patrick uses his past struggles with alcohol for his brutally honest comedy. When he’s not on stage, he also works as a substance abuse counselor and recovery coach. Links PUNCH LINE DRUNK: A Sober Comedian Discusses Addiction https://youtu.be/UuReV1-soAU PUNC...
Nov 23, 2018•47 min•Ep. 236
Some of us love our family and are excited to get together for Thanksgiving. Some of us cant stand our family and would rather suck a fart out of an old mans ass than spend 5 minutes with any one of them. Either way the one thing that matters is this; no matter what the circumstances, if we’re gonna stay sober, were gonna have to have a plan. Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and @shaneramer on twitter Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Network...
Nov 16, 2018•34 min•Ep. 235
Nick Kratzer is a former US Marine and was injured during a training exercise, which led to several knee surgeries and a prescription for opiates, which spiraled into years of addiction. Nick is now coming up on four years sober and works on the Footprints to Recovery Outreach Team to help improve access to addiction treatment care for both Veterans and others trying to get clean and sober. Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com for past episodes and resources, also connect with us on i...
Nov 12, 2018•54 min•Ep. 234
Sam Anthony is in long term recovery and uses his personal experiences with drugs, alcohol, depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior to educate and motivate others. He just released his first book “Hands Like Your Praying” which follows Sam’s story and takes the reader on a walk inside the life of an addict. Check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com Connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and @shaneramer on twitter Connect with Sam: https://samanthonyspeaks.com/ https://samanthonyspeaks.com/...
Nov 09, 2018•37 min•Ep. 233
Phillip Wright struggled with addiction for over 20 years. After being homeless and on the streets in the Bay Area, he showed up in Vacaville with a laundry basket of clothes and a will to get sober. After attending a mandatory Church service with his mother, he experienced a spiritual awakening and was saved from over a decade long meth addiction. Today, Phillip leads other men through Celebrate Recovery at his church, The Fathers House, and has a new perspective on life. Check us out at www.Th...
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 232
Reaching out and asking for help is one of the hardest things to do. In this episode, Shane shares how he did it, how one of his closest homies did it, and how you can do it too. Be sure to check us out at www.ThatSoberGuy.com for past episodes and resources, also connect with us on instagram @realthatsoberguy and on twitter @shaneramer Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Spo...
Oct 26, 2018•34 min•Ep. 231
This podcast was recorded live at Journey Coffee Co. in Vacaville CA. Shane and Seth help lead a discussion based around recovery and community. Thank you to all who came out to support and participate. Thank you to Journey and Eco Chic for their support of the event. https://www.journeycoffeeco.com http://ecochiclife.net Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities Thanks to our Sponsors: Foundati...
Oct 26, 2018•52 min•Ep. 230
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
