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Alive and Free

by Bob Gardner

It's time to rip the cover off what really works to finally ditch stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, past trauma, chronic pain, and all other kinds of human suffering. No, not just relief, recovery, comfort, healing, or sobriety. We're talking the F word here — freedom — Happiness and well-being on autopilot. My team and I will share straight from the trenches what we've learned from using a non-therapy, body-based approach to leave our own struggles behind while also coaching thousands of others to do the same. And since these are often such heavy topics, we're gonna get a bit irreverent and have a good time while we're at it. Because, despite what you may have been told, real freedom never involves a fight.

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Episodes

  1. Gambling, Honesty, and Losing Control (w/ Jay Sapovitz)

    Bob and Jay jump straight into discussing recovery from addiction, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Jay shares his journey from recovering from gambling addiction since 1997 to becoming an entrepreneur in the promotional marketing space, while Bob discusses his recovery from pornography...

  2. Surviving Social Media Attacks, Lawsuits, and Gaslighting (w/ Melissa Bacelar)

    Buckle up for a discussion with Melissa Bacelar, owner of Wagmor Pets, who, while facing an 11-year legal battle w/ someone she only interacted personally with for 20 minutes, developed "the unshakable process" - a technique involving feeling emotions fully, identifying their root causes, and...

  3. Psychiatrist Completely Redefines Addiction (w/ Daniel Hochman)

    Daniel Hochman, a psychiatrist based in Austin, Texas, discusses his approach to addiction treatment. Daniel defined addiction as an escape from intolerable distress toward pleasure, emphasizing that all people experience some form of addictive behavior on a spectrum. He discussed his…

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  4. The Answer Is Simpler Than You Think (w/ Dr. Stephanie Rimka)

    This podcast interview featured Dr. Stephanie Rimka, a naturopathic physician and neurofeedback therapist, discussing her approach to mental health treatment with host Bob. Dr. Rimka explained her methodology of addressing underlying biological and neurological causes of conditions like ADHD,...

  5. New Age Red Flags

    This episode was created with koolio.ai. All right. It's been a bit since I've done two things. One, do an episode recorded in Koolio.ai That's Koolio with a K. Um, they're having me beta test their software. They just did an update, and so we're doing another episode that way, hopefully this…

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  6. The Stunning effects of molecular hydrogen and pure water (w/ Greg The Hydrogen Man)

    In this podcast interview, Bob spoke with Greg "the Hydrogen Man" Hman about his journey into hydrogen therapy and its potential health benefits. Greg shared how his severe health crisis led to a spiritual awakening and discovery of hydrogen's healing properties, particularly through proper water...

  7. Confronting Your Own Death (w/ Beau Barron)

    Beau Barron,, Senior Vice President of STAT Wellness, opens up about his journey from a successful career in medical device sales to his battle with mandibular osteosarcoma and subsequent work in holistic health. Beau shares how his cancer diagnosis at age 37 forced him to confront mortality and...

  8. To The Families of Addicts (w/ Amber Hollingsworth)

    Bob and Amber bantered about addiction counseling, with a focus on pornography addiction and its impact on family members. Amber shared her 20+ year journey into addiction counseling accidentally through teaching and then working with teenagers in chemical dependency programs. They discussed...

  9. Gratitude as a Superpower (w/ CEO Whisperer Charles Gaudet)

    Bob interviewed Charles Gaudet, known as the "CEO Whisperer," for his Alive and Free podcast, discussing the emotional struggles of entrepreneurship and the "founder's trap." Charles shared his personal journey from starting his first business at age four to hitting rock bottom multiple times,...

  10. Sugar: The Hidden Addiction (w/ Sugar Free Man Mike Collins)

    In this episode of "Alive and Free," Bob interviewed Mike Collins, known as the "Sugar Free Man," about sugar addiction and its connection to other behavioral issues. Mike shared his personal journey with sugar addiction, starting from childhood and continuing into recovery, leading him to help...

  11. On Preventing Disease or Catching it Earlier (w/ Daniel Rudyak)

    This podcast interview featured Daniel Rudyak, co-founder of ReadyRx, discussing his personal health journey and the company's mission to provide accessible, personalized longevity and preventative health solutions. Daniel shared his experiences watching his father battle MS and cancer, and his...

  12. The Tack Philosophy: Interview w/ Thomas Thatcher

    Bob interviewed Thomas Thatcher, author of "The Tack Philosophy," about his approach to managing human suffering. Thomas shared his personal story of how he developed a destructive narrative in his family business, leading to depression and suicidal thoughts, until he had a breakthrough…

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  13. The Bottom-Up Approach

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

It's time to rip the cover off what really works to finally ditch stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, past trauma, chronic pain, and all other kinds of human suffering. No, not just relief, recovery, comfort, healing, or sobriety. We're talking the F word here — freedom — Happiness and well-being on autopilot. My team and I will share straight from the trenches what we've learned from using a non-therapy, body-based approach to leave our own struggles behind while also coaching thousands of others to do the same. And since these are often such heavy topics, we're gonna get a bit irreverent and have a good time while we're at it. Because, despite what you may have been told, real freedom never involves a fight.

HOSTED BY

Bob Gardner

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Alive and Free have?

Alive and Free currently has 357 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Alive and Free about?

It's time to rip the cover off what really works to finally ditch stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, past trauma, chronic pain, and all other kinds of human suffering. No, not just relief, recovery, comfort, healing, or sobriety. We're talking the F word here — freedom — Happiness and...

How often does Alive and Free release new episodes?

Alive and Free publishes regularly with 357 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

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Alive and Free is created and hosted by Bob Gardner.
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