"Andy's Chomping at the Bit" discusses various topics, issues, and aspects in our daily lives through the unique personal perspective of Andy Schiffer, while also addressing the challenges and growth he experiences living with addiction, PTSD, and other obstacles.
Andy, a recovering addict has openly documented his recovery journey dating back to November 15, 2022, when the first videocast episode of "Andy's Chomping at the Bit" aired on YouTube. He was only a couple of months clean and sober at the time, and decided to document his journey as a reminder to himself of the road he was taking, and to bring awareness to addiction recovery, showing the struggles and the triumphs along the way.
On June 30, 2024, "Andy's Chomping at the Bit" became a weekly production through Big Andy Media, Andy's newly started music and media content business, and on August 1, 2025, it officially moved to an exclusively audio podcast.
Follow along on an open, honest, heartfelt journey of reflection, self care, and personal growth!
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I always try doing a topic that's either on my mind, or is standing out in my daily life. Considering that I arrived home from a hockey game around 1am, sleep was on my mind! I made sure to not only …
Honesty might seem like a relatively simple topic,, but I can assure you that addressing past mistakes and the struggles of the present can be very uncomfortable. I can also say with confidence that …
There are a lot of powerful memories to reflect on from Christmas past... I'm grateful for the opportunity to share some of those moments with you, as well as discuss how I perceive the meaning of Ch…
Today's topic might not be very familiar with a lot of people out there, so I decided to chomp quite a bit at this one and, well... I kept it PG, so viewers under 18 can safely watch it without learn…
With the holidays being an extremely challenging time for many people (for various reasons), I wanted to address depression, and my struggles with it. As with addiction, there are a lot misconception…
Part 2 of 2 for Support is about the giving/offering side of support (for receiving, see part 1 from last week's episode on support). Though I'm more comfortable with this side of support, there's a …
Part 1 of 2 for Support focuses on receiving support. A lot of people (myself included) are often better with one aspect over the other (Giving OR Receiving). Here is my take/experience on the matter…
After a very intense week with a high level of expressed emotions from a whole lot of people of varying points of view, I took a moment to pause and reflect, to better understand my present values. T…
This lighthearted episode is a great opportunity to disengage from the division and politics stirring around right now, and simply appreciate discussing a holiday (or simply an event or an idea, depe…
I am incredibly grateful that I started paying attention and focusing on all 3 of these aspects of my health. It can still be very much a challenge for me at times, as I mention in today's episode.
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With everything being available pretty much instantly at the push of a button (including this podcast), it's easy to get caught up and lost in instant gratification (trust me, I know!). That is why I…
Yes, today's topic is sports. No, today's episode is not a sports show. This is my take on how watching and playing sports has changed for me over the years, and potential reasons as to why.
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Today's episode definitely helps share a bit of positive energy, and I absolutely LOVE discussing gratitude!
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This can be a tough one... but in order to continue growing, I felt like this is something I need to focus and work on. It's not the easiest of topics to discuss openly and honestly, but something cl…
In today's extreme climate, a lot more people are struggling to find hope, and I felt the urgency to discuss the significance of having hope. I want to emphasize that this podcast is not intended in …
Today's episode hits on a key aspect of what helped me essentially get my life back and gain a foundation to grow. I hope this will in some way help you or someone you know.
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After last week's episode on adversity, I felt covering the other side of the coin with success would be fitting for today! It's an equally important topic.
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I don't believe adversity, particularly the positives that result from it, is discussed enough. In today's episode I delve into a fairly recent moment of adversity in my life, and share how it affect…
I knew after last week's episode on COMMUNICATION that I had to have a followup this week specifically on LISTENING! There's always room for improvement and growth, no matter the topic!
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I believe that today's topic is one of the most (if not he most) neglected skills in today's society. I go in depth on my struggles and growth in expressing thoughts, feelings, and ideas, as well as …