Sober Banter

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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 accid…

Happy 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 e…

Eryka 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 whe…

In 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, begi…

In 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 bevera…

What 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 o…

This 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 (…

In 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 halluc…

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 pineappl…

Neil 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 …

What 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 explor…

Can 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 …

What 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, a…

In 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 cre…

Happy Valentine's Day from Colin, Rachel, and Evan! 

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In 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, sh…

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.

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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

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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 Diseas…

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…