Positive Sobriety Podcast

Episode 137 -- LBGTQ+ and Addicted: Specialized Recovery Care with Dr. Michael Hinckley

In a rural setting along the Atlantic shoreline in Connecticut, former Catholic priest Dr. Michael Hinckley and his team are meeting the unique needs of an often stigmatized and ostracized population.  In this conversation with Nate and David, Dr. Hinckley tells the story of Wildwood Farm.

Episode 136 -- Frontiers of Treatment with Dr. Thomas Cabell and Chad Harman

Research has rekindled interest in the therapeutic power of psychedelics in the clinical treatment of anxiety, depression, and addiction.  Dr. Thomas Cabel and Chad Harman, CEO of Psycheseuticals, explore the status of the field in this revealing interview.

Episode 132 -- Addiction Unplugged with Stuart Goffman

All of us on the road to recovery are encouraged by the stories of others.  In this episode, Stuart Goffman, producer of the A&E series Addiction Unplugged, relates his discovery of the reality of addiction and the power of storytelling.

Episode 135 -- Saving Lives with Candace Lightner

A sobering and inspiring conversation with the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives.

Episode 134 -- Prehab with Patrick Moore

Is it possible to treat potential addicts before they take the fateful slide into severe addiction?  Researcher, teacher, and therapist Patrick Moore says "yes" -- and he has the data to prove it.

Episode 132 - Higher and Friendly Powers with Dr. Peg O’Connor

What if you have a hard time connecting with the God-language in 12-step recovery?  Can you still recover?  Dr. Peg O'Connor, author of the upcoming book "Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering," says you can.  In this entertaining and illuminating conversation, she delves into the philosophical background and historical evolution of AA to make the case for expanding our understanding of a higher power.

Episode 131 -- Getting Help with Find Addiction Rehabs

Need help finding the right treatment center for someone you love?  Nate and David talk with Andrew, a veteran of the system, about a service that researches, rates, and provides referrals to treatment centers in all 50 states.

Episode 130 -- Natural Supplements for Sobriety Support, with Thomas White

Thomas White, founder of Exact Nature, shares his recovery story and the hope and help he found with CBD.

Episode 129 -- The Examined Life with Jason Carter

Jason Carter, author of the entertaining new memoir To Hell I Ride: When an Examined Life Became Worth Living, shares his story with David and Nate.

Episode 128 -- Facing Technology Addiction with Marcus Spaur

The nonstop stimuli in our rapidly-changing world can overwhelm the human brain, sometimes with devastating consequences.  In this episode, guest Marcus Spaur suggests strategies for dealing with the new reality.