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The Payoff - Stories of Sobriety

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The Payoff is a look at the great life that awaits in sobriety on other side of addiction - but not without taking you through the madness first. Hosted by Pete Sousa.
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Episodes

Britt Reid

Britt’s inspirational keynote speeches are centered around his personal story and experiences and how his poor life choices have taught him to overcome negative consequences and focus on finding the power within to be the positive change. Britt credits his change to utilizing the four pillars of success; a philosophy he learned from his father, Andy Reid. Socials: https://www.brittspeaks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 03, 202559 min

Hamza Najam

Pete talks to Hamza Najam, a certified breathwork teacher, and recovery coach about his journey of alcoholism and sobriety in Pakistan. Instagram: hamzanajam.sobrietycoaching Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@breathesober.sobrietye-mail: connect@breathesober.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 202555 min

Dr. Samantha Harte

A distinguished doctor of physical therapy, author, speaker, and advocate for holistic wellness. Pete talks to Dr. Samantha Harte on her journey of sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20251 hr 25 min

Bill Sibley

Bill Sibley is 35 years sober and his music and message personify the trip from hopeless alcoholic to accomplished, fulfilled human. https://open.spotify.com/artist/0EZA2GZrJ3yIabwIj0Wws8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUl97NVWO80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 01, 20251 hr 7 min

Andrew Addy

How sobriety saved his life and why the Wilson Smith Golf League has been a key component to his recovery. https://wilsonsmithgolf.org/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewwilliamaddy?igsh=MXhlMmx0Y3pveWg4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 20251 hr 45 min

Sober Motivation Podcast Special

Taken from Sober Motivation: Quitting Alcohol And Getting Sober Changed Everything for Madeline, Pete and Mary Updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 202525 min

Mike H.

Mike had it all but couldn't see it through his addiction. Now, six years sober, he's got a life beyond his wildest dreams and a message that is both wildly entertaining and full of inspiration and integrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 09, 20252 hr 16 min

Claire St. Amant

Investigative journalist Claire St. Amant is the host of the true crime podcast, Final Days on Earth and the author of the upcoming memoir, Killer Story, to be released in 2025 by BenBella Books. She also grew up in a culture of drinking, and managed to navigate out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 20251 hr 3 min

Christian Countzler

Christian Countzler is the CEO of Stable Recovery; a safe & stable living environment for men in early recovery. Stable Recovery is a peer-driven therapeutic community with a focus on equine-related employment opportunities. While participating in our recovery housing program, residents will attend the School of Horsemanship at Taylor Made Farm. Stable Recovery is just as remarkable as Christian’s story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 202551 min

Arlina Allen

Arlina is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of an “award-winning” podcast: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast”. She is the founder of Sober Life School where she works with women to achieve sobriety, and create a life they love. Arlina is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of an “award-winning” podcast: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast”. She is the founder of Sober Life School where she works with women to achieve sobriety, and create a ...

Dec 25, 20241 hr 12 min

John Delong - Sports Writer

John Delong, a retired sports writer living in Charlotte, North Carolina, has completed his new book, “And My Name Is John: The Blessings of Sobriety”: a compilation of almost four decades of experience, strength and hope in the 12-step recovery community. Author John Delong spent twenty-one years working for the Winston-Salem Journal, covering the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets for twelve years and the NFL’s Carolina Panthers for six and, at other times, covering college basketball, college football, ...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 1 min

3 Time Olympic Gold Medalist Carrie Bates

Carrie Bates was one of the highlights of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, winning three gold medals at just 16-years old. Her career in the pool continued to soar until great disappointment at the 1988 Olympic Trials. Carrie’s addiction got worse and worse as an adult until she lost everything. Now, she has it all, including more than 12 years of sobriety. Amazing woman, amazing convo! Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers hazeldenbettyford.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 5 min

River H. - Recovery Advocate

River is coming up on four years sober. In the grips of addiction for most of his young life, River is a miracle of sobriety and gives back to those who suffer from addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 20241 hr 3 min

Greg Greer - Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Pete talks to Greg Greer, alcoholic turned drug and alcohol counselor. Links: https://www.voicesofrecovery.org/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gregory-greer-monroe-la/371852 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 20241 hr 8 min

Mike Hamilton - Rogue Media Co-Founder

Pete talks to Mike Hamilton, founder of Rogue Media, of his sobriety journey and what has come from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 202454 min

Bonus: Robinson Rockets Recovery Talk

Pete shares his journey of recovery with students at Robinson High School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 202425 min

Marin Nelson, Co-Founder and CEO of Sobrynth

Pete talks to Marin Nelson about her business, Sobrynth, and her sobriety journey. https://sobrynth.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinenelson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 202445 min

Damon West

Damon West was a big time college football player, who fell deep into addiction and ran one of the biggest burglary rings in Texas. Now he's sober almost a decade sober, a New York Times best selling author and one of the most in demand speakers in the country. Damon's website: https://damonwest.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 20241 hr 2 min

Wrestler Buff Bagwell

Marucs "Buff' Bagwell is a 6 time WCW Tag Team Champion and original member of the NWO. For 10 years, he excelled as one of the most popular professional wrestlers in the world, appearing regularly on NITRO and other live television events. Most importantly he's nearly two years sober, after finally hitting bottom following a long battle with drugs and alcohol, which included a nearly fatal wreck in late 2020. Now, Marucs uses the charisma and charm that propelled him to wrestling stardom to hel...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 11 min

Gordon Harriman - President and CEO of Crawford-Austin Properties Inc

Pete talks to Gordon Harriman about his new podcast "Facing the Mirror" and his journey to sobriety. Facing The Mirror Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FlTALEgVsqBnlVg3s5iTq?si=b7ab6eff2dfc42e8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 202459 min

Pete Guests on The Begin Again Podcast with Gary Menkes

In this compelling episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes sits down with ESPN sports broadcaster and host of the “Payoff with Pete” podcast, Pete Sousa. Pete opens up about his personal journey through addiction, sharing the highs and lows of his battle with alcoholism. He recounts the pivotal moments that led him to seek help and ultimately embrace sobriety, transforming his life and career in the process. Pete’s story is one of resilience, faith, and the power of self-belief. Fro...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 7 min

Garet Mclendon - Former Gang Member Turned Over Ten Years Sober

Garet Mclendon's life stopped when he started drugs and would not start until he got sober years later. He discusses his sobriety journey with Pete. Garet's Instagram: @garetmclendon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 20241 hr

Gary Menkes - Arrested at 16

Pete talks to Gary about his sobriety journey, the incident at 16, and his own podcast "The Begin Again Podcast". Their mission is to inspire and to showcase the incredible stories of those who have overcome addiction to achieve massive success in entrepreneurship, business professionals, athletics, and all fields and who have gained a newfound purpose in sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 20241 hr 2 min

A Journey of Sobriety with Pete Sousa

*This episode is from another podcast, and was allowed to air alongside this channel* Welcome to The Lysten Podcast, your go-to resource for mental health education and tools to enhance your every day life and happiness. I'm Mindy Hancock, your friendly host and fellow mental health enthusiast. I'm so glad you're here because we're diving into all things mental health and sharing some awesome tools to help you navigate life's ups and downs. Now, just a heads up: while our podcast is packed with ...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 2 min

Chris Asikis, MS, LMFT, LCDC

Staff clinician at Baylor who enjoys working with individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues, substance use, symptoms of anxiety and depression, self-identify, and loss and trauma. He has been sober for 14 years and has used his experiences to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 20241 hr 9 min

The One Day At A Time Podcast: Pete Sousa, ESPN Announcer On Addiction, Recovery, And Spreading Hope

Pete Guests on The One Day At A Time Podcast Today I’ll be joined by ESPN Announcer, and Waco TV Morning Show Host, Pete Sousa. He is sharing his story of how he fell into addiction, the struggles he had to get sober, and the incredible work he does now to support the recovery community. I’m really excited to share this conversation with you, so without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Pete, and let me know what you think! Book Recommendation: Moments of Clarity, by Christopher Laws...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 3 min
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