Positive Sobriety Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.