Hey y'all, I'm incredibly sorry for the lack of content lately, I explain what's been going on in the intro. This week we sit back down with the always amazing Ash to talk about shitty publishing companies, nuclear war, recovery, and fatherhood. I love these types of conversations that just go their own way. Good stuff. Be sure and snag a copy of Ash's book here: https://www.amazon.com/12-Strides-Norms-Liberty-Recovery/dp/B0B14MBJM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&s...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Sorry for being absent the last couple of weeks! Been a wild schedule but definitely wanted to drop in and check in with everyone. Also, I wanted to address some of the insanity going on in the LP with messaging and whatnot...figured I'd throw my piece into the void as well. Everything gonna be alright. Thanks for tuning in and hanging in there! Big love!!!
Aug 31, 2022•17 min
On this week's episode I'm joined by a man with a spectacular story of tragedy and triumph. Meet Melvin Battiest. Mel is someone that I have the pleasure of working with and who has shared bits of his story with me. He spent 38 years of his life locked up for a crime he wasn't guilty of. In that time he got to help countless amounts of inmates find their way into spirituality and now he has taken that same skillset and he is doing the same outside for people being reintroduced into society after...
Aug 14, 2022•50 min
On this week's episode I have the always amazing Evan, Jay, BK, and joining us for the first time at the roundtable is JC. We cover a broad range of topics from having a kid in sports, why flour tortillas are superior, how to organize in our communities and how the movie Showgirls fits into it all. You definitely don't want to miss this one! 12 Strides and 12 Group Norms: https://www.amazon.com/12-Strides-Norms-Liberty-Recovery/dp/B0B14MBJM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&q...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 56 min
It's been a beautiful ride and to take a look back on the last couple of years I brought on Mrs Clean Libertarian to discuss what that journey has looked like and where I hope it takes us moving forward. Thank YOU for making this something and for continuously tuning in to the show! Can't wait to see what the future has in store for us, we will see y'all next week! Big love!
Jul 25, 2022•18 min
I have a very special treat for y'all today, Jeff is my sponsor but more than that he's family to me. This man has walked with me through my greatest triumphs and tragedies, I've learned more about recovery and what it means to be a man from him than anyone else in my life and I wouldn't have it any other way. Jeff hung out to tell his story of struggle and redemption. You DO NOT want to miss this one! Thank y'all so much for tuning in and be sure to catch next week's 100TH EPISODE!!!!! B...
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr 19 min
This week I'm joined by the awesome Gruntpa. He has been someone I've followed for awhile on Twitter and it's always been great seeing his approach to talking about addiction and recovery, so naturally I had to get him on the show to talk about his own journey and where he is at today. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I have no doubt that you will as well! To follow Gruntpa, check out his Twitter: @th3v0t4ry To snag your copy of 12 Strides and 12 Group Norms: https:...
Jul 10, 2022•58 min
This week I am joined by a good friend of mine from the rooms of recovery, Ben D. Ben is someone that has not only walked through hell and back, but he has done so while being a shining light for so many. Ben has a unique ability to philosophize this recovery deal just as much as I do, so this conversation turned into a discussion on the finer points of nuance and reflection that can be found when 2 people with a passion for recovery get together. Enjoy! 12 Strides and 12 Group Norms: htt...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 37 min
This week I'm joined by the incredible Thomas Quiter, a living legend in the Libertarian Party. We talked about his own personal struggles with addiction and living with a disability. His story is a humbling tale of what true grit and determination looks like. You're DEFINITELY going to love this one! Be sure and support Tom at: https://thomasquiter.us/ And to find a copy of "12 Strides & 12 Group Norms": https://www.amazon.com/12-Strides-Norms-Liberty-Recovery/dp/B0B14MBJM3/re...
Jul 01, 2022•2 hr 2 min
Today the Sober Caucus met up for a post-convention business meeting and we crossed a pretty monumental threshold. We are able to offer a couple of scholarships to people seeking recovery due to all of the amazing love we have gotten via donations and the like. So to commemorate this milestone, I figured I would do a throwback to an episode from January 2021 where I interviewed Kim Ruff and the concept of a "Straightedge Caucus" was born. This idea has come so very far and we are just getting st...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 21 min
I'm joined this week by the awesome Ben Westhoff, author and investigative journalist behind the powerful "Fentanyl Inc". Ben has been a powerful force in uncovering how the fentanyl epidemic has gotten to where it's at currently. Everything from researching it's origins to going undercover at a factory in China. Ben offers insight into not only the current state of affairs, but also in what we can expect to see moving forward unless real policy changes occur. Be sure and check out www.ben...
Jun 04, 2022•51 min
Today I'm joined by Matt Wright from Muddy Waters Media to talk about kratom, kava, and his own journey out of problem drinking/addiction. This was an illuminating conversation on the topic of kratom as I have never personally done it and the information online tends to be a little wishy washy. Matt has some really great points and on a personal level, I found a ton of identification in his story and I'm sure you will as well! Be sure and check find Matt online: Twitter - @MuddiedH2...
May 01, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This week I am joined by Candi and Tiffany from Sacred Pillars Church to talk about the work they do. Sacred Pillars Church utilizes plant based medicines to promote healing and spirituality. The work that they do has helped many people find healing from past trauma, new perspectives on spirituality, and radical self acceptance. Often times people view psychedelic substances as solely a means to party, but these 2 are really challenging that narrative with living evidence that there are genuine ...
Apr 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min
I'm joined this week by friend of the podcast, Ghillie the Kid. Ghillie has become a crucial part of my support circle and someone I can rely upon to talk about some of the struggles of being a dual diagnosis member of the recovery community. In this conversation we really get to be gut level honest about some of the struggles involved and how best to overcome. I sincerely appreciated everything about this chat and I know that y'all will too! Be sure and reach out to Ghillie on Twitter @manicdep...
Apr 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min
On this week's episode, I'm joined by activist, author, and all around badass, Dana Larsen, to talk about his work that he has done throughout his life. Dana has been a firebrand for drug policy in Canada, and through his efforts not only as he been able to challenge drug policy but he is using the profits to run the largest free drug sample screening operation in the world. Just a phenomenal human all the way around! Be sure and follow Dana on social media and check out his links: Twitter...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week I'm joined by Liberty Counselor, a friend of the show who has been a recovery counselor and coach for quite some time now. We sat down and talked about her story, the unbearable mountain of red tape involved in modern day recovery, what it's like being a libertarian in this space, and so much more! This was a stellar interview that I know y'all will enjoy! Thanks for tuning in everyone, and we will see y'all next week! Big love!
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 30 min
I'm joined by friend of the show, BK, to talk about building community and looking past some of the more undesirable elements of a person to find the commonality. We've seen an utter explosion of division in this country and it's time to start finding ways we can mend some of those bridges. BK nails some solid points and as always we had a killer conversation. Enjoy! Thanks for tuning in, and I'll see y'all next week! Big love!!!!
Mar 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min
I'm joined this week by Jay, KRS Jac, Evan, and Ash. We spent some time discussing the looming war, what we should be doing as fathers in our community, and some practical skills everyone should be familiarizing themselves with regardless of what the future holds. Thank you for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big Love!
Mar 20, 2022•1 hr 55 min
This week I'm joined by my buddy Chris to hear his story of recovery by utilizing the prescription Naltrexone. On top of that we dive into some of the dangers of prescribing children behavioral meds, some of the reason people develop substance dependency, and more. "How I overcame addiction" Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EghiY_s2ts Thanks for tuning and and we will see y'all next week! Big Love!
Mar 14, 2022•40 min
I'm joined this week by the awesome Ace (@Ace_Arcist on Twitter) to discuss the gross miscarriage of justice that is the Ross Ulbricht case, we also discussed drug policy, sanctions, Ace's own journey into his current philosphy, and more in the usual all-over-the-place fashion. This was a great conversation with an awesome guest! Thank you so much for tuning in and we will see y'all next time! Big love!
Mar 07, 2022•54 min
I'm joined this week by 2 absolutely wonderful people, Lane & Spike. I met them through friend of the podcast, Lizzy, and learned about a new recovery program they have fired up out in the Tulsa area. These two not only took the time to share their story, but also their passion for reaching the unreachable. Along the way they even drop some wisdom on what it takes to make a relationship work among 2 fellow travelers. Seriously great episode! If you're interested in finding out more abo...
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 14 min
I'm joined this week by my friend, Redleger, to discuss his time serving in the Afghanistan and Iraq theaters. This is an eye opening account on what war produces and how it effects members of our local communities who answer the call to serve. Red speaks with passion and hearing his insight on what he has learned through his lived experience will be something I carry into future conversations. A truly spectacular guest. Thanks for tuning in and I will see y'all next week! Big love!...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week I'm joined by Jonathan Howe, an absolute powerhouse for liberty who is running for NY 14th Congressional district. Jonathan is a public defender in family court, as such he provides some unique experience on how the drug war shatters lives and wreaks havoc on underprivileged families. Very seldom do I run across someone who is so well equipped to sway the conversation on prohibition. You do NOT want to miss this one! Be sure and support Jonathan's campaign at www.Howe2022.com &n...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 7 min
ay joins us this week to talk about people who love the system more than the mission. Bureaucracy has manifested and multiplied in every single system at play in modern day America, and Jay provides us with some insight on not only the depths of this, but what we can do to combat this threat to liberty. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next week! Big love!
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 40 min
This is a re-upload of "Episode 9: My Journey Into Recovery" to commemorate my 2 year clean date. I was initially going to take this week off but decided to give anyone that hasn't heard my story before an opportunity to do so. Thank you so much for tuning in and for all that many amazing moments both my guests and audience have given me. Y'all are truly amazing. Big love and we will see y'all next week!
Jan 08, 2022•57 min
I'm joined once again by BK, KRS Jac, Jeremiah, and Evan. Making a special appearance for this episode is our friend Tommy Salmons from the Year Zero podcast. On this episode we talk about things we've learned over the past year and discuss goals that we have for 2022, taking ample time to flirt with the chaos that has become a staple for this series. Check out Tommy's stuff over at: https://libertarianinstitute.org/author/tommy-salmons/ Thank you all SO MUCH for making 2021 ...
Jan 02, 2022•2 hr 13 min
This week I'm joined by fellow OKLP member, Kaitlin Garcia, to discuss her story and also her upcoming campaign. Kaitlin is an activist with a passion for liberty who stands a real chance on making a difference in this state. Check out her website: www.KaitlinGarcia.com Thanks for tuning in, we will see y'all next week! Big love!
Dec 26, 2021•40 min
I'm joined this week by my daughter's mom to discuss the ways in which we co-parent. We've always been able to just communicate and find a way through the various pitfalls without needing to involve a judge, though through discussions with other people, it's apparent that this isn't usually the case so we wanted to highlight some of the things that make our dynamic work. We are hopeful that someone out there can find this illuminating and maybe turn some of their frustrations into victories. &nb...
Dec 19, 2021•46 min
My better half joins me again to discuss the mine field that is holidays with the family. Let's be honest, the holidays can be tricky ESPECIALLY for those of us in recovery. This conversation just breaks down some of the pitfalls and scenarios to look out for. Thanks for tuning in and we will see yall next week!
Dec 05, 2021•39 min
On today's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Ollie Adamson, a man of God, freelance writer, and author of "Strawberries Are Red: A Story of Compelled Speech" (available on Amazon), to share his incredible story of recovery. In this episode you will hear of the fall and rise of someone who was faced with 2 decisions: get clean or dive into oblivion. This episode is chock full of wisdom, especially if you've struggled at any length with recovery and facing your demons. Be sure and ...
Nov 29, 2021•2 hr 2 min
