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
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
