Sober Banter, a podcast about life without alcohol, is real, relatable, and never boring. Hosts Rachel and Colin share honest conversations about sobriety with humor, heart, and a touch of chaos.
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When You Look is where ordinary people share their extraordinary experiences and you get to decide was it coincidence or God?
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Casey and Colin go through every Star Trek motion Picture with their Mom. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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Could the Fire Give More Than it Took? | Colin & Casey | 019
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38:06A devastating house fire took everything from Colin and Casey—yet what rose from the ashes changed their lives forever. From unexpected sunflowers growing where the fire began, to prophetic words, to a children’s book written on a plane, their story is one of faith, resilience, and hope. In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with the Bun…
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God's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 | Mick Wienholt | 025
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15:55Mick Wienholt, host of When You Look, shares God's Greatest Hits Vol. 1, a powerful testimony of how God interrupted his plans to deliver blessings beyond imagination. From surviving an avalanche to navigating personal loss and unexpected moves, Mick recounts how the Holy Spirit revealed a divine pattern of interruption, transition, and miraculous …
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Fear, Control, and the Idols We Build | Jake Doberenz | 024
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38:29In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Jake Doberenz, host of Christianity Without Compromise, for an honest conversation about fear, control, and the modern idols we build without realizing it. From money and politics to technology and even good things like ministry metrics, Jake unpacks how idols creep into our lives as false safet…
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Overdose in Vegas: One Breath from Death | Mark Thomas | 023
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1:19:54Mark Thomas lived the fast life in Las Vegas—partying with celebrities, chasing money, and battling addictions that nearly destroyed him. After three overdoses, he found himself literally one breath from death, writhing on the floor of his Vegas apartment. But in his darkest moment, he cried out to God—and everything changed. On September 11, 2001,…
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God Already Made a Way (Waymaker) | Jamie | 022
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23:24When homeschooling mom and community leader, Jamie, hit her breaking point in 2020, she was stressed, sleepless, and even dealing with TMJ from worry. Her group needed a place to meet. While on a call with a friend, the impossible happened—an email arrived from a local pastor she didn’t even know. Was it coincidence? Or was it God going before? In …
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Did God Really Pick My Car? | Mick Wienholt | 021
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12:54What if a car purchase wasn’t just about wheels, but about God’s hand at work? In this episode of When You Look, Mick shares the remarkable story of how his 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid seemed to be chosen, orchestrated, and even “pre-negotiated” by God Himself. From the unexpected idea of a hybrid, to his wife’s surprising agreement, to a dealers…
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Two Moments That Proved God Knows Me | Andrew | 020
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19:48In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Andrew Gayfield, a husband, father, small business owner, and musician, shares two powerful firsthand stories of moments that redirected his life. At just 13 years old, Andrew wrestled with bitterness toward his parents—until a stranger at church spoke words that no one else could have known. La…
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The Question That Exposed My Hypocrisy | Mick Wienholt | 018
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21:59What if one single question could expose whether your faith is real — or just words? In this episode of When You Look, Mick shares the powerful story of how a single verse in the Bible confronted him with a question that exposed his hypocrisy. For years, Mick said “Lord, Lord” but wasn’t fully living in obedience. This moment became a turning point…
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Why Obedience Still Matters | Carey & Mick | 017
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46:44Obedience isn’t popular in Western culture — but it’s central to following Jesus. In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Carey Green, pastor and host of The Morning Mindset podcast, to explore why obedience still matters today. From stories of ordinary believers who trusted God in extraordinary moments, to biblical truths from Exodus…
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How 'Subject To, Not Central In' Changed EVERYTHING | Mick Wienholt | 016
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15:11What happens when you realize you are subject to, not central in, your own life? In this episode of When You Look, Mick shares the life-changing revelation that completely transformed his faith, prayer life, and perspective on God’s position in his life. Prompted by a sermon by Matt Chandler, Mick explains how God reshaped his understanding of iden…
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A Pregnant Stranger Needed the Exact $47 We Had | Vangie | 015
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27:44What happens when someone hands you an envelope of cash and says, "this is for someone in New York City"? For Vangie, it sparked a series of events that led to a miraculous encounter with a pregnant woman on a subway train—who just happened to be asking for exactly $47. In this episode of When You Look, you'll hear about timing, faith, obedience, a…
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What Went Down in Africa? - When You Look Backstory | 014
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32:53A rooftop in Africa. A face-to-face encounter with God that changed everything. This is the backstory of When You Look. What really went down in Africa? In this special When You Look Backstory episode, Mick shares the powerful and deeply personal journey that gave birth to the podcast. From saying “I’m not your guy” during a face to face encounter …
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My 2 Biggest Lessons from Cory’s Survival Story | 013
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11:04In this episode of When You Look, Mick reflects on Cory’s miraculous survival story—a heart attack that left him without a pulse for 38 minutes before making a full recovery. Mick shares the two biggest lessons he learned through this life-changing event: that what we pray for may not look like what God has in mind and that God’s timing—not ours—al…
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38 Minutes Without a Pulse… How is Cory Alive & Well? | Cory | 012
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2:27:16In this gripping episode of When You Look, Mick is joined by the group who witnessed and helped in the impossible. This is the real-life account of Cory, who went into cardiac arrest during the Helen Gran Fondo. You'll hear from Cory himself, the cyclists who performed CPR, and the paramedics who got a pulse back. This episode will challenge what y…
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The Voice That Changed Everything | Kat Artemis | 011
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43:43In this powerful episode of When You Look, Mick welcomes Kat Artemis, a positive mindset coach and author, to share a story that changed her life forever. When Kat gave birth to her daughter Sophie, things quickly turned from joy to fear as doctors warned of severe complications. Alone, overwhelmed, and desperate, Kat turned to prayer—though she ba…
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Scariest Days, Incredible Ending | Carey Green | 010
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22:24One morning Carey Green’s wife was unresponsive. At just 23 years old, everyone was stunned. Her heart dropped to 20 beats per minute, and no one knew if she would survive. What followed became one of the scariest days of Carey’s life — wondering if he was about to become a single dad. But when prayer went out across the country, something incredib…
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What 41 Years of Sobriety Taught David McMenimen About Life, Addiction, and AA
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1:08:22Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Sober Banter, Rachel sits down with David McMenimen, who shares what 41 years of sobriety has taught him. From multiple DUIs and a life-altering car accident to his first AA meeting, David walks us through the raw moments that led him to recovery. He opens up about the challenges of early sobriety, the s…
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Shelby Brown has faced death more than once — a childhood accident with 186 stitches and a high-speed crash without a seatbelt. Later in life he's needed direction, provision, and cash when the money was running out. Each time, God showed up right on time. In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Shelby to hear how near-death experienc…
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Healing Addiction with Neuroscience: Dr. Robb Kelly on Trauma, Sobriety, and Permanent Recovery
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1:03:03Happy July 1st! If you're looking for a reset this month, this one’s for you. We sit down with Dr. Robb Kelly, an addiction expert who blends neuroscience, spirituality, and trauma recovery. In this episode of Sober Banter, Colin and Rachel sit down with Dr. Robb Kelly - also known as the “Gordon Ramsay of Recovery”—to talk about his revolutionary …
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When a Wrong Address Was Exactly Right | Delia & Terri | 008
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27:31Have you ever seen God turn a mistake into a miracle? In this episode of When You Look, Delia shares how her daughter’s dream school waitlist led to heartbreak—until a package delivery mix-up connected her with Terri, a mom from Alabama who had ties to that very university. What looked like a wrong address became the exact right moment for God to s…
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Angels Visited & We Got Pregnant | Randy | 007
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15:57When all hope seemed lost, a mysterious couple walked into Circuit City and changed Randy’s life forever. After seven painful years of infertility and a failed adoption, Randy shared his story with two strangers who prayed with him right there on the sales floor. What happened next defied all logic. In this powerful episode of When You Look, Randy …
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"Just Because I Don’t Drink Alcohol Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Deserve a Damn Good Drink" -Eryka V. Namari
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41:52Eryka V. is a queer, sober, first-generation founder and the co-creator of Namari—a non-alcoholic digestif rooted in intention, ritual, and bold flavor. In this episode, we talk about what happens when you quit alcohol, meat, and caffeine all at once—and how that radical choice led to clarity, creativity, and the launch of something revolutionary. …
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How God Sold My Building | Michael Thaler | 006
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22:07In this episode of When You Look, Michael shares the incredible story of how he sold his building in a way that was too perfect to be coincidence. What started as a surprising “no” from a buyer turned into a miraculous “yes” from an organization that had been searching for the exact size building — at the exact price — for years. This faith-filled …
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That’s What She Said – with Brenton Sconce creator of Office Recovery
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47:18In this episode of Sober Banter, Rachel is joined by Brenton Sconce—the meme genius behind @OfficeRecovery, a former pastor, and a fierce sober ally. Brenton opens up about his path to sobriety, beginning with rehab in July 2022 and evolving through deep aftercare, spiritual reflection, and a whole lot of humor. He talks candidly about the moment h…
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Shaking Up the World of Alcohol-Free Drinks with Sarah Kate of Some Good Clean Fun
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1:20:44In this refreshing episode of Sober Banter, hosts Rachel and Colin sit down with Sarah Kate, founder of Some Good Clean Fun and a proud sober Canadian mom shaking up the world of non-alcoholic beverages. Once a self-proclaimed wine connoisseur, Sarah shares her transition from alcohol culture to alcohol-free confidence, offering candid stories abou…
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Danny Henriquez on Sobriety, Storytelling, and Podcasting
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1:16:10What do you get when you mix a fresh perspective on the 12 steps, a sharp sense of humor, and some unexpected twists in recovery? You get Danny Henriquez. In this episode, we sit down with the host of The Hen Dog Half to talk about getting sober, showing up for sponsees, and how to survive weddings without a drink in hand. Danny brings the kind of …
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Horrific Crash Ended His Major League Dreams | Sean | 005
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30:31At just 17 years old, Sean had the world ahead of him. With Major League Baseball tryouts on the horizon and the girl of his dreams by his side, everything looked perfect—until one horrific car crash changed everything. Ejected from his Volkswagen Bug and left with two brain aneurysms, a broken neck, and 126 stitches across his face, doctors told h…
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40 Years Sober: Tim Lineaweaver on Recovery, Trauma & Truth
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46:01This week on Sober Banter, we’re joined by Tim Lineaweaver—a therapist, dad, and four decades sober. Tim takes us back to 1984, when he first got sober, and walks us through how recovery has evolved (and what’s stayed the same) over the past 40 years. From navigating trauma in sobriety to talking with your kids about alcoholism, this conversation i…
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The Seat Swap That Changed Everything | Terra | 004
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24:13What happens when a simple seat swap changes your life forever? Terra shares her incredible journey to Niger, Africa, to complete international adoption paperwork — a trip that would test her faith, challenge her heart, and bring a miraculous encounter she’ll never forget. From the unexpected flight moment to the deeper struggles of adoption, this …
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From Addiction to Advocacy: Sam Thomas on Living Sober and Recovery
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52:36In this episode, Sam Thomas, a writer and campaigner from Brighton, UK, shares his journey of sobriety since November 2019. He discusses overcoming alcohol dependence, including withdrawal and hallucinations. Sam also talks about his unique therapy with exotic pets, which helped him rationalize his fears. He reflects on founding a charity for men w…
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In this episode of When You Look, we hear an unforgettable story of faith, obedience, and a life forever changed. Slick felt a clear call to leave his books, walk to a basketball court, and share the gospel. What followed was nothing short of miraculous: the lights went out, the crowd vanished, and one young man remained—ready to hear the message o…
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In this episode of Sober Banter, hosts Rachel and Colin Casey test some new wireless mics and their audio quality and discuss various ’50-50’ questions that elicit strong opinions, including pineapple on pizza, pets in bed, and billionaires. They also touch on more serious topics like sober influencers and harm reduction. The episode concludes with…
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Addiction Speaks Globally: Neil Rutherford founder of Alcohol-Free Warrior
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44:56Neil Rutherford, creator of Alcohol Free Warrior, joins Sober Banter for a candid, judgment-free conversation about the nuances of sobriety, breaking free from labels, and finding empowerment beyond alcohol. Whether you're sober-curious or long-term alcohol-free, Neil’s insights offer fresh perspectives to inspire your own journey. Connect with Nei…
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Prophetic Dream, Miraculous Escape | Pat | 002
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10:43Pat had a vivid, unsettling dream of a faceless man falling headfirst to the ground. Shaken, Pat spent days praying for the mysterious figure. Late one night, a phone call brought horrifying news: the dormitory where his son lived at Lee College (now Lee University) had caught fire. In a desperate attempt to escape, his son leapt from a window—reve…
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The Dream That Revealed 6052 | Jonathan & Ashley | 001
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17:21Jonathan and Ashley never planned to move, but God had a bigger story in mind. Out of nowhere, they felt an unshakable urge to search for a new home. Unexpectedly friends offered to sell them their house—at the exact price they originally paid—without even being asked. The very next day, another friend shared a powerful dream from God that revealed…
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Sharing the Mess, Healing the Shame (ft. Kellie Adams author of 'Shit I Do Sober')
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37:18What happens when hitting rock bottom becomes the beginning of your biggest breakthrough? In this raw and riveting conversation, Rachel sits down with Kellie Adams—author of Shit I Do Sober—to explore her path from addiction to authenticity. From navigating postpartum depression to planning a sober wedding, Kelly shares the unfiltered truth about r…
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Exploring Sobriety: Outdoor Adventures (ft. Nick Pearson of Sober Outdoors)
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44:52Can hitting the trails help you stay on the path to recovery? In this inspiring episode, Rachel and Colin chat with Nick Pearson, founder of Sober Outdoors, about how nature, community, and sobriety intersect. From the slopes to the boardroom, Nick opens up about the accident that changed his family’s life, his personal recovery journey, and how ou…
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The profound impact of sharing our story (ft. Waylon)
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50:28What does it mean to heal across generations? In this deeply personal episode, Rachel and Colin sit down with Waylon, who opens up about his journey through alcoholism, receiving an ADHD diagnosis, and reconnecting with his Indigenous identity. Through raw reflection and cultural insight, they explore sobriety not just as a personal path—but as a r…
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Conversations on Creativity and Balance with Allison and Julie
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47:36In this cozy and candid episode, Rachel is joined by writer Julie—author of Like a Normal Person—and Allison, creator of the Dare to Be newsletter. Together, they dive into the realities of sober creativity, from writing memoirs and navigating vulnerability to finding joy in kitchen gadgets and everyday rituals. It’s an honest, uplifting look at wh…
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Valentine's Day: Love Through a Sober Lens
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26:25Happy Valentine's Day from Colin, Rachel, and Evan! Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected! 💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode. 💬 Leave a review or a comment—your thoughts mean the world and help others find us. 🔄 Share this episode with someone who might need it. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @soberbanterpodcast ☕️ Support th…
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Insights and Inspiration (ft. Krys)
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1:02:35In this powerful international episode, Colin and Rachel sit down with Krys from Canada, who shares how loneliness led her to seek sobriety—and ultimately, community and purpose. With raw honesty, she opens up about the highs, lows, and real growth that comes from staying the course. This one’s all about connection, resilience, and redefining what …
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BONUS PODCRAWL: STAR TREK FIRST CONTACT RE-RELEASE
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2:26:48Do you like Star Trek and want to support science education? Check out the Star Trek Pod Crawl this Saturday, January 25! A number of Star Trek podcasters are teaming up in an effort to raise $10,000 in support of NCSE. Listen to all eps and to make a donation to @ncse_science in support of science education. Participating podcasts: @greatesttrek @…
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This was our first in-person recording, and technical difficulties were real. We couldn’t afford proper equipment, and Colin’s audio suffered. We ask for your grace with the audio for this episode. Video Link - https://youtu.be/_nUSspE-pss 00:00 Welcome Priya! 00:15 Podcast Setup Struggles 02:10 Pet Peeves and Social Etiquette 09:55 Weather and Tec…
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Empower, Inspire, Prevent (ft. Nathan Wray)
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1:39:22Video Link - https://youtu.be/yYDy9R4S1vk 0:00 Meet Nathan Wary 0:42 Nathan’s Chicago Cubs Story 1:27 Colin’s Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Story 6:05 Nathan’s Sobriety Story 8:25 Working with Youth Prevention 16:09 Disposable Vapes 25:30 Empowered VS Disempowered 31:34 Flipping the Mindset 40:17 Yelping Bosses 56:40 Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Per…
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Discussing Addiction, Risk Factors and Treatment (ft. Dr. Brian Licuanan)
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52:16Video Link - https://youtu.be/tQuqRPrHfaM 0:00 Dr. Brian Licuanan, Psychologist, Author and Addiction Expert 6:51 Exercise & Brazilian Ju Jitsu 10:24 New Years and Realistic Expectations 18:27 The Disease of Addiction 22:28 Drinking Risk Factors 37:28 Drugs and Treatment 44:43 Asking for help and seeking treatment 49:08 Dr. Licuanan’s Book - “How t…
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Join hosts Colin and Rachel for a powerful conversation with author Tey Moore (More to Come) as they dive into the real, raw, and rewarding sides of sobriety. From AA to Substack, personal stories to collective wisdom, this episode of Sober Banter is all about honesty, healing, and hope. Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full video episode on Sobe…
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Jack Millikan joins Sober Banter for a deep, honest talk on connection, letting go of judgment, and what it really means to live alcohol-free. Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full video episode on Sober Banter’s YouTube channel – click here to watch! 00:00 Introducing Our Special Guest: Jack Millikan 04:47 Social Pressures and Honesty 09:35 Coll…
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Paulina Pinsky celebrates 3 years sober!
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1:10:45Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full video episode on Sober Banter’s YouTube channel – click here to watch! 00:00 Welcome Paulina Pinsky author of newly sober - Sober since 12/22/2021 02:55 Writing and Sobriety 06:01 The Sex Talk 10:30 Marijuana Addiction 23:42 Paulina’s sober life in Minnesota 35:22 The Addictive Nature of Modern Weed 38:07 A S…
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Rocked into the 4th dimension Ft. Medium Curious
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1:00:16Jane, Sarah, and Rachel, three sober individuals, engage in a lively conversation about the influence of alcohol on mediumship, the concept of drinking dreams and intuition while drinking. Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full video episode on Sober Banter’s YouTube channel – click here to watch! 00:00 Welcome Medium Curious: Jane and Sarah 07:31…
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Paul Summers Jr. author of 'Hide and Seek'
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1:21:06Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full video episode on Sober Banter’s YouTube channel – click here to watch! 0:00 Welcome Paul Summers Jr. 6:54 Asking for help in addiction 11:08 Getting sober with kids 13:14 Bringing kids to AA meetings 21:00 NA and AA 28:00 Viva Las Vegas & Camp Sober Fest 35:00 Relapse and Recovery 41:00 Tuning a set back into…
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