98: Is There Really Such a Thing as an Addictive Personality
Quitting alcohol or drugs can feel like getting your life back—until you realize the obsession hasn’t disappeared; it’s simply shifted to something else. In this episode, we explore addiction switchin...
6 Okt 12min
97: Finding a Sponsor-What It Really Looks Like
Relapse rarely starts with a drink or a drug. It often begins with isolation, racing thoughts, and the decision not to reach out. In this conversation, we take a closer look at sponsorship in 12-step ...
29 Sep 17min
96: Secrets Make Us Sick, But This Heals Us
Guilt has a way of following us, and the harder we try to numb it, the louder it becomes. When we act against our conscience, the pain can fuel a cycle of shame, isolation, and addiction. We explore h...
21 Sep 13min
95: Do Stuff That Actually Works
The fastest way to stall your progress is to constantly chase something new—new plans, hacks, shortcuts, or reasons the basics don’t apply to you. The better approach is simple: do what works. A jiu-j...
14 Sep 16min
94: This is Why Gratitude Matters
Gratitude is easy when life is going well. But what happens when your mind is racing, life feels overwhelming, and you want to isolate? On Stephen’s birthday, we revisit his darkest day—November 11, 2...
7 Sep 18min
93: When Addiction Steals Your Dad with Victoria
Victoria shares the raw and deeply relatable story of growing up with a father in active addiction—from cocaine use to prescription painkillers during the opioid crisis—and the lasting impact it had o...
24 Aug 52min
92: Am I On a Slippery Slope
Problem drinking or drug use often starts subtly—more days, more excuses, and more bargaining. In this episode, Steven T. Ginsburg and Steve Coughran discuss unmanageability as a simple way to recogni...
17 Aug 13min
