Sobertown Podcast

Host: Viv aka Sober_iThrive  Guest: Atlantice Bear Lionheart’   I am Atlantice, Bear Lionheart. I have suffered from addiction for 33 years and have been an active gang member for 30 years. This is how I beat my life and changed the outcome! I’m now an ambassador for addiction and people who suffer, an influencer, a holistic recovery coach, and a spiritual guide! I walk a path for others to heal through my guidance. Instagram: @recovery_its_hard_but_worth_it   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: Viv aka Sober_iThrive  Guest: Christina aka Cheffy   Cheffy on the IAS app, Christina IRL, is a born rebel who welcomes you to the sober side of life. It ain't easy, but you can do it! Cheffy keeps sober by getting outside, connecting with sober friends, and keeping an open mind. Do what keeps you sober!   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            

Hi, I'm Fluffy, I have just over 38 months sobriety and this isn't my first rodeo.  I started this sober journey with the 30 Day Alcohol Experiment and joined the online This Naked Mind community.  I also joined IAS (I Am Sober) as a tracking tool, not realizing there was a community, I'm trying to be more active in this community.  Another community I'm active in is Boom Rethink The Drink, if you like reading about living the sober life, this community has its own library of articles on just about everything sober.   Please feel free to find me on Sobertown FB group, IAS and Boom Rethink The Drink and don't forget to check out sobertownpodcast.com for tons of sober resources and tools. Boom Rethink the Drink I Am Sober App This Naked Mind Companion App Sobertown FB Sobertownpodcast.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:Viv, aka Sober_iThrive  Guest: Bryce The Third   Multitalented recording artist, entrepreneur & storyteller Bryce The Third is a living example of determination.  Using nothing but the resources at his fingertips and an ever growing community of supporters, he’s been able to pull himself out of the depths of addiction, poverty mindset and hopelessness and into some of THE most important rooms in American artistry & innovation.  As far as his hometown of Detroit, MI, when it comes to some of the most authentic & impactful artists & entrepreneurs coming out of the city, you would be remiss not to mention Bryce The Third.  Founder of Grow, Develop, Evolve ( a personal growth community ) Bryce’s mission is to instill self compassion in the hearts and processes of those seeking to become better versions of themselves. Bryce believes that you don’t have to sacrifice being a good person to yourself and to others in order to leave your mark on the world.  Fueled by his own experience of lacking resources coming up, Bryce is determined to show you how to take on the challenge of becoming your best self not only through instruction but by example! Whether delivering a keynote and providing mentorship, authoring books, creating content or producing music that becomes the soundtrack to your GROWTH journey…. Bryce is here to make sure you have the tools to evolve 📈 http://www.brycethethird.com/ https://linktr.ee/brycethethird www.brycethethird.com  The Handbook: A pocket guide for creating your desired reality (and being a good human while you’re at it)  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: Ted Perkins    Recovery Movie Meetups with Ted Perkins   Sobertown Podcast guest host, Elaine Skylar Neal, catches up with Ted Perkins, author of Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate. Ted has an amazing new companion project he just launched bringing a dynamic tool into the recovery space that's the first of its kind.    Recovery Movie Meetups is a program using films about addiction and recovery within group sessions to help generate powerful lasting change through self-reflection and support. Participants watch these films along with a structured companion workbook allowing for high-impact teachable moments within recovery groups, community organizations, sober homes, therapy settings, residential programs, and more.    It's also important to note that the advisory committee for this non-profit based organization includes some very prestigious leaders in the recovery community, including two co-founders of SMART Recovery USA.   Online Film Premiere of Clean Slate -   Be sure to attend the online film premiere and screening of Clean Slate on Sunday, May 14th at 7 pm Eastern and 4 pm Pacific. The online screening of Clean Slate is the first in a series of online film premieres that Recovery Movie Meetups is sharing free within the recovery community, connecting people in recovery worldwide for this unique event.   To watch the trailer for Clean Slate and RSVP for the premiere, head over to: https://www.recoverymoviemeetups.com/events   To Learn More About How to Get Involved with Recovery Movie Meetups or To Find a Meeting, visit: https://www.recoverymoviemeetups.com/   Ted Perkins is a former Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Studio executive, Hollywood Producer, screenwriter, author, and public speaker among many other cool accomplishments.    Elaine Skylar Neal is a website designer, photographer, and writer based in a dinky town no one has ever heard of in Colorado. She also publishes the travel blog, Travels and Curiosities featuring hidden gems and other random weirdnesss.   XOXO   ELAINE SKYLAR NEAL Photographer | Content Creator | Squarespace Website Designer  elaineskylar.neal@gmail.com   PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK https://elaineskylar.com/  TRAVEL BLOG https://www.travelsandcuriosities.com/ WEBSITE DESIGN https://www.championcreatives.com/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/travacurio/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/travacurio PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com/travacurio/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/travacurio/   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  

Born and raised in central Pennsylvania and currently residing in northern New Jersey, Brian learned to binge-drink in the US Army way back in 1995 and has had a tumultuous relationship with alcohol ever since. He began his quest for sobriety in June 2015 following a regrettable drunken wakeup call and promptly stayed alcohol-free for four and a half years. Like many, however, his sober road has been anything but linear, and since he made a fateful decision to re-introduce alcohol into his life in late 2019, he's grappled with on-again/off-again stretches of trying to quit vs. drinking to excess. More recently, and due in no small part to alcohol, he hit a rock bottom that included both a suicide attempt and the end of his almost 14-year marriage. But this is a story with a happy ending. In the months that have followed the rock bottom, Brian has reinvented his commitment to sobriety in a way that has him excited about the future. Brian is a heart-on-his-sleeve kinda guy who, in addition to fighting for sobriety, enjoys exercising, meditating, being outdoors, reading, writing, vegging out in front of the TV, and spending time with his two beautiful daughters.   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: Viv, aka Sober_iThrive Guests:  Susie Streelman, Founder Zeroproof Experiences and Peggi Cooney, Chief Connection Officer, Zeroproof Experiences.    Sober in the City hits the East Coast this Sept 8-10 in Portland, Maine!  Following four previous experiences held in Long Beach, Sacramento, Austin and Palm Springs, Sober in the City has turned into a nationwide movement where people can experience a luxury social event with everything but the buzz. Whether going out on the town for dinner, a movie, live music, or just catching up with friends – you know that none of it requires alcohol. Sober in the City shows attendees exactly what an alcohol free gathering feels like -- MAGIC.   Susie:   Former drinker of White Zin, Chardonnay, Red Blends and Sauvignon Blanc.  Currently standing over here, waving my arms.  Look!  Alcohol Free!  It’s super fun over here! She now collaborates with others to create experiences where connections are virtually guaranteed.  You’ll probably forget alcohol wasn’t invited after attending a Sober in the City experience but will likely walk away feeling empowered in your alcohol free lifestyle! Susie has two twenty something boys, and loves, golf, yoga and travel She ives in Long Beach with her husband of 31 years.    Peggi: All of my personality tests indicate that I am an influencer who always looks for ways to motivate people and drive enthusiasm! Susie is my perfect partner in this.  Giving up alcohol in 2019 gave me the life I didn’t know I wanted and a community I didn’t know I needed. As my ZPE title suggests, I love meeting and connecting with all people sober or sober curious who seek social interaction on a whole new level. In other words, I revel in showing people a good time and being the catalyst for new friendships.  Since 2019, I have made living an alcohol-free life my priority. In fact, in 2021, I wrote a book about it: “This Side of Alcohol.” I bring facilitation skills from my job as a social work instructor for a local university. ZPE/Sober in the City and Susie check all the boxes for me. I know they will for you too. Zeroproof Experiences website:  zeroproofexperiences.com Instagram: @zeroproofexperiences Facebook:  Join Private Facebook Group “This Side of Alcohol.” https://www.facebook.com/groups/2849973675327724   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: Viv, aka Sober_iThrive Guest: Ana Lozano Harmon A Family's Addiction: A Journey Through a Mother's Heart, written by Ana Lozano Harmon, is a powerful memoir that follows a mother as she deals with her son’s addiction. Through her experiences, Ana discovers the struggles as a minority from an immigrant background and she becomes an advocate for change. With unwavering love and determination, Ana shows the power of resilience and survival. This inspiring and heartwarming story is a reminder that a whole family can support one another with faith that can help conquer even the most difficult of challenges. Addiction rushes into a person’s life like a Tsunami. Slow at first, seemingly out of sight, trickling in, until it crashes ashore— leaving devastation in its wake. Drugs and alcohol can wreak havoc, destroying everything—and everyone in its path. Yet, Ana Lozano Harmon, her son Anthony, and her entire family endured the pain, tears, and tragedy to tell the tale. This is the story of survival, of drug and alcohol addiction, through the strength of a mother’s love and with a family who pulled together unconditionally—to save one of their own. A mother’s love for a child is everlasting, yet, facing addiction, can place a soul-wrenching strain on a mother’s heart, pushing it beyond normal limits. Ana’s situation became desperate in trying to help her son. Yet each day, the pain pushed her closer to the edge, almost beyond reach. Maybe you are here in desperate need, filled with despair, and a driving desire to understand what to do?… Is this you? About the author, Ana Lozano Harmon enjoys family gatherings at home believes togetherness keeps unity within the family circle. A Family’s Addiction is her first published book. Ana is retired from NBC/Telemundo TV stations where she took pride in helping fellow co-workers enjoy their time with family. Ana says, “I never believed that I could be an author of a book, but having faith and praying before starting each page, gave me the inspiration to share my life, pain, hardship, and triumph within my journey. And the best of all is this book allowed me to share with you.” This book is dedicated to all those suffering addicts, recovered addicts, parents of addicts.     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    

This week, Heather Lowe, Founder of Ditched the Drink and a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, shares her transformative journey from alcohol dependency to empowerment. She dives into her early life and the normalization of drinking, the pressures of perfectionism, and the aftermath of loss. Heather discusses discovering sober resources, her eventual decision to quit, and the evolution of her recovery practices. Now five years sober, she emphasizes building a sober community and offers valuable advice for those exploring a life without alcohol.

Host: Viv, aka Sober_iThrive Guests: Bryce Cobb III and Liz McKean, Hosts from Rise Recover Live Podcast   To find Rise Recover Live on any podcast app: https://pod.link/riserecoverlive The Phoenix website: https://thephoenix.org/ To Download The Phoenix App: https://thephoenix.org/the-phoenix-app/ The Rise Recover Live Podcast is hosted by Bryce Cobb III and Liz McKean and powered by The Phoenix. Every week we share stories from The Phoenix community and beyond, celebrating the resilience of people, the power of community, and the journey of recovery in every form and pathway. We hope that listeners of all backgrounds are inspired to be part of the movement and to break down stigma. Together, we rise, recover, and live. Bryce lives in Detroit, Michigan, and Liz in Tampa, Florida. They found The Phoenix in very different ways but share a deep appreciation for community and its role in their own recovery journeys. Our hosts come to the mic with a shared excitement for highlighting stories that inspire hope and showcase the strength of the recovery community. The Phoenix is a sober, active community and a national nonprofit dedicated to breaking down the stigma of substance use disorder and recovery. You can find Phoenix events in over 44 states, most led by volunteers, and all free to anyone with 48 hours of sobriety. Most events are held in community spaces such as local gyms, yoga studios, and parks, in addition to daily live stream classes on zoom. The activities that happen at Phoenix events range from fitness to meditation to art to music- anything that fosters connection in a safe and supportive environment. Join by downloading the app, and attending an event either virtually or in person. If The Phoenix is not present yet in your local community, it’s easy to become a volunteer and get started!     The Phoenix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riserecoverlive/ Scott Strode on the Rise Recover Live Podcast (YouTube Version): https://youtu.be/DI9WU4qXuW4 Scott Strode’s Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/Wh9O3-ciOYs If you’d like to tag us individually on Instagram, you can do so using these tags: Phoenix is @riserecoverlive Bryce is @brycethethird Liz is @starfishyoga     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