Sobertown Podcast

The discussion dives into the often surprising reactions from friends and family when someone decides to quit drinking. Personal stories reveal the stigma surrounding addiction and the importance of a solid support system. Alex shares her journey toward recovery and highlights the emotional complexities that come with it. The guests also challenge stereotypes about addicts and discuss the value of community in the recovery process. They emphasize how sobriety can lead to profound personal growth and the need for greater understanding of diverse recovery paths.

Guest: Karla Gomez, MA Guest Host: Elaine Skylar Neal   Biohacking and Healing with Karla Gomez Learn how to slow down and heal with Karla Gomez, an expert on biohacking for mental health who teaches physical and psychological congruence.    Karla holds a Master's Degree in Psychology, including a concentration in medically and entheogenic-assisted psychotherapy and a Post Master's in trauma counseling.    In this episode, Karla and Elaine discuss whole human approaches to self care and mental health, including utilizing biofeedback to help us better understand and adjust lifestyle choices to improve overall wellness.   We also unpack nontraditional methods such as pyslicibin-assisted psychotherapy, which is emerging as a treatment option in the clinical psychology space, and what that might mean for  anyone looking for alternative options to support their recovery journey.   Linked References Mentioned in This Episode: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research https://maps.org/   Rêv - Human Design Mentorships, Insights, and Support MVG Clinical - Private Clinical Management Karla Gomez Instagram     About the Host: Elaine Skylar Neal is a long-time supporter of the Sobertown Podcast. She manages the website and its organic rankings and serves on the Sobertown board. Among many other things, she is a website designer and SEO expert and loves helping people.   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Lori, known as LivingTheSweetLife, shares her inspiring journey from two decades of problematic drinking to recovery. She discusses the neuroscience behind addiction, the emotional struggles that keep individuals stuck, and how social norms make sobriety daunting. Lori highlights the importance of building a sober toolbox and finding community support. With her honest reflections on loss of identity and the stigma around addiction, she offers insights that motivate listeners to embrace sobriety and reclaim their joy.

Host: Deborah Battista aka King13 Guest:  Dr. Sarah Nasir   Dr. Sarah Nasir, Osteopathic Family Medicine & Addiction Medicine Doctor & Certified Life Coach joined King 13 to chat about holistic addiction in recovery.  Dr. Nasir works to bring balance and transcend her patients so they can live a fulfilling and thriving life.  Dr. Nasir explains what happens in our brains and bodies to understand that Addiction is a chronic disease/disorder and we need to remove the stigma & treat it like any other condition.   Enlightening insight what we go through when addicted and detoxing and what is important in working our recovery. They discuss the importance of continuous learning, the role of community and support systems, and the biological and psychological aspects of addiction. Dr. Nasir shares her personal journey into addiction medicine and provides valuable insights into the treatment process and overcoming stigma.   Contact Dr. Sarah Nasir: Transcendant You transcendantyou@gmail.com   About The Host: Deborah Battista aka King 13 began hosting podcasts not long after Sobertown launched. With their aligned values & passion to help others, Deborah changed career paths and became a qualified counsellor & established her own practice Counselling For Wellness.  Deborah credits connection & sharing with likeminded folk as the foundation to maintaining her sobriety to date.  Her holistic client-centred approach, active listening, collaborating and knowledge of useful tools will help you work out the best way to handle the challenges of life & addiction.  If you would like a complimentary 'get to know you' zoom email Deborah to arrange a time. Deborah.battista17 @gmail.com   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com      

Host: Drifter Guest: Julie   Julie's Journey: From Addiction to Sobriety In this episode of the Sobertown podcast, Drifter welcomes Julie, a guest from the UK, who shares her compelling story of addiction, recovery, and the myriad of ways she has turned her life around. Julie discusses her initial encounters with alcohol during her teenage years, her time working in the high-pressure environment of the London trading floor, and the subsequent breakdowns that led her to reassess her life choices. Julie delves into her journey through therapy, the gradual buildup of her sobriety toolkit, and her experience with supportive communities like Smart Recovery. Now thriving five years sober, Julie explains how she maintains her mental and physical well-being today.   Julie is business psychologist, breathwork facilitator, and emotional aromatherapist who helps people to find purpose, connection and vitality.  Whether that is breaking free from addictions to alcohol and medication, or the repeated cycles and patterns of behaviours that keep us stuck, she is passionate about empowering people to feel better.  Like so many, she spent years in a world where drinking was completely normalised and expected, and at times,  even celebrated. From high-pressure corporate environments to social settings, alcohol was woven into everyday life, making it difficult to recognise when it was no longer serving her. In her early twenties, after enduring  extreme emotional stress and workplace abuse whilst working on the trading floor in London,  she experienced a brief episode of psychosis and hospitalisation. Julie was prescribed medication that she remained on for over a decade, and was also using alcohol to self medicate, which led to a slow process of disconnection, sedation, and losing touch with herself.  Her story is ultimately one of healing, courage, self-discovery, and finding true freedom. Now, over five years sober, she is on a mission to help others step into clarity, vitality, and empowerment through holistic healing, breathwork, and deep inner work. Julie is the founder of Little Brown Bottles and Consciously Collaborative and blends Eastern and Western approaches to wellbeing, in and out of the workplace. Her latest project, The Freedom Challenge: 30 Days to an Alcohol-Free Life, offers a supportive and structured path for those questioning their relationship with alcohol and looking for a new way forward. Julie shares her raw, honest journey, speaking  about the challenges of unlearning what we’ve been taught about alcohol, the unexpected emotions that come with early sobriety, and the powerful transformation that happens when we finally surrender and step into freedom. Connect with Julie:  Website: www.thelittlebrownbottles.com (http://www.thelittlebrownbottles.com/)  Instagram:  julie_mrowicki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrowickigreen  Ebook: Sober and Thriving:  https://juliemrowick.gumroad.com/l/hxopdj  30-Day Freedom Challenge: https://juliemrowick.gumroad.com   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Host: Deborah Battista aka King13 Guest: Danny Shannon Creator of Encapsulator app!   Danny Shannon 'Do things differently' Danny came from a beautiful family but that did not stop him using and landing in jail on multiple occasions.   Buried deep in addiction and 49 attempts at rehab, this is a lesson in never give up.  One Christmas Day around the table with loved ones, he splits to Kings Cross Sydney to 'get on' his word for using.  Out of nowhere a miracle thought came into his head and he asked "what if I made a different decision"?   So instead of seeking out drugs he got  on the 431 bus to rehab and has not used since 15th September 2009.  Danny's life is all about helping others giving back. He developed the Encapsulator app, a digital time capsule, recording future video messages to yourself.  He loves working with groups, holds workshops and aspires to make others happy.  This podcast is not only an engaging listen, it will leave you thinking what you can do differently to maintain your sobriety.   Follow Danny Shannon on FB, Instagram & YouTube www.dannyshannon.com.au Encapsulator App https://encapsulator.io   About The Host: Deborah Battista aka King 13 began hosting podcasts not long after Sobertown launched. With their aligned values & passion to help others, Deborah changed career paths and became a qualified counsellor & established her own practice Counselling For Wellness.  Deborah credits connection & sharing with likeminded folk as the foundation to maintaining her sobriety to date.  Her holistic client-centred approach, active listening, collaborating and knowledge of useful tools will help you work out the best way to handle the challenges of life & addiction.  If you would like a complimentary 'get to know you' zoom email Deborah to arrange a time. Deborah.battista17 @gmail.com   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Host: Elaine Skylar Neal Guest: Alex Mufson   Human Design as a Tool for Sobriety   About our Guest: In this episode, guest host Elaine Skylar Neal is joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Alex Mufson.   Alex utilizes human design in her therapy and mentoring programs and is all about "freeing people as fast as possible so we can all use our energy to do good in the world." She’s a self-described feminist, all around badass, and an expert in Human Design. She’s also the life partner of Chris Wilson, a sober coach we recently featured on Sobertown.    Links as mentioned in the recording include:   Free Human Design Chart Grab your free Human Design Chart on the Rêv website.   To Book a Free 15-minute Call with Alex If you're interested in booking a free call with Alex, click here.    Interested in Plant-Based Medicine If you're interested in connecting with Karla, click here.   Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind on Netflix To learn more, click here.    What is Human Design?   Human Design is a modern self-discovery system that combines elements from ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary science, including astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and quantum physics.    At its core, it creates a unique bodygraph or chart for each person based on their birth date, time, and location, similar to a natal chart in astrology. This chart reveals your "Type" (Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, or Reflector), which suggests your natural way of interacting with the world, as well as your "Strategy" and "Authority" - guidelines for making decisions that align with your authentic self.    The system aims to help people understand their innate strengths, potential challenges, and optimal ways of navigating life and relationships.   About the Host: Elaine Skylar Neal is a long-time supporter of the Sobertown Podcast. She manages the website and its organic rankings and serves on the Sobertown board. Among many other things, she is a website designer and SEO expert and loves helping people.   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Jack Cummins, a recovery advocate and former addict, shares his gripping transformation from a troubled youth in AA to overcoming organized crime influences. He reflects on his early days in Alcoholics Anonymous and the valuable lessons learned from ex-mob members, alongside his tumultuous military experiences. After facing incarceration, Jack dedicated himself to reading, religion, and deep self-reflection, ultimately leading to sustained sobriety. He shares practical advice for newcomers on building a lasting recovery and introduces his upcoming memoir.

Host: Elaine Skylar Neal Guest: Chris Wilson   Returning to Your Center with Chris Wilson   In this episode of Sobertown Podcast, guest host Elaine Skylar Neal is joined by sobriety coach Chris Wilson.    Chris is a fierce lover of the outdoors. He hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016 and retreated to the Montana wilderness as he got sober from alcohol following an exceptionally high-stress career.    After growing up in Southern California, Chris was living the life many people seek - he was climbing the ranks into wealth and status as an executive for a major international corporation - but his reality was starkly different. Drinking heavily and saddled with the crushing pressures of working a 24/7 365 days a year type of job, his alcohol use was intensifying and his life was progressing in a dangerous direction.    Chris ultimately ditched his career, went on an adventure of a lifetime, focused on getting sober, and started practicing living life the way he wanted.   Today Chris is a life coach and specializes in Sobriety and ADHD, along with life transition and executive functioning. He works with people in recovery all across the world.   https://www.chrislwilsoncoaching.com/ https://revhumandesign.com/who-we-are      Elaine Skylar Neal is a long-time supporter of the Sobertown Podcast. She manages the website and its organic rankings and serves on the Sobertown board. Elaine is also a nature nerd who lives in a remote section of the Pikes Peak region in Colorado. Among many other things, she is a website designer and SEO expert and loves helping people Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com

Host: Michal aka MMC13 Guest: Dr Sarah Michaud   Codependency and Addiction: Discussion with Author and Clinical Psychologist Dr Sarah Michaud In this episode of Sobertown Podcast, host Michal aka MMC13 is joined by Dr Sarah Michaud for a conversation about addiction, recovery, and the role codependency may play in both. They explore the many facets of these intertwined struggles, offering both thought-provoking insights and a healthy dose of humor. Dr Sarah Michaud is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the recovery field for over thirty years. She is the author of the book CoCrazy: One Psychologists recovery from codependency and addiction, A memoir and manual for Freedom. She has been sober for over forty years and brings her compassion, humor, wisdom, directness and insight to support folks on their journey of recovery. She recently launched a YouTube channel called Leaving Crazytown with her sober attorney buddy, Finn.    https://drsarahmichaud.com/ https://youtube.com/@leavingcrazytown https://www.thesobercurator.com   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.   Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!      Sobertownpodcast.com