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Sober Spill
by Mountainside
Blending real conversations, humor, and expert insight to support people in recovery, families, and those looking for inspiration. Powered by Mountainside. Reach out with comments or inquiries at [email protected]
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Making Sobriety Stick: Recovery Coach Stephanie Hazard on Sustainable Recovery | Sober Spill Ep 68
What does it take to make sobriety stick? In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Stephanie Hazard, certified recovery coach and author, to explore recovery coaching, sustainable sobriety, eating disorders, body image, shame, and what it means to build a life in recovery, not just…
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Making Sobriety Stick: Recovery Coach Stephanie Hazard on Sustainable Recovery | Sober Spill Ep 68
What does it take to make sobriety stick? In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Stephanie Hazard, certified recovery coach and author, to explore recovery coaching, sustainable sobriety, eating disorders, body image, shame, and what it means to build a life in recovery, not just…
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One Day at a Time: Pat’s Journey Through Addiction, 9/11 & Sobriety | Sober Spill Ep 67
In this Recovery Month and 9/11 special, Isabel sits down with Pat McCarthy to talk about Pat’s emotional, and unforgettable story of addiction and recovery. Pat opens up about how alcoholism nearly destroyed his life and how his turning point—September 11, 2001—set him on a path to lasting...
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Can You Get Addicted to Weed? Teen Addiction & Drug Use | Sober Spill Ep 66
When does teenage experimentation with weed become something more serious? In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Jessica and Nate to explore teen cannabis use, addiction, anxiety, and the warning signs families often struggle to recognize. Nate shares his own experience of becoming...
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What’s Really Driving Teen Anxiety? Screens, Cannabis & the Brain | Ep 65
Why are so many teens struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, and motivation? In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Dr. Ashwinni to explore what may be contributing to today’s adolescent mental health crisis — from excessive screen time, social media, isolation, and...
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The Surprising Psychology Behind Addiction & Parenting | Sober Spill Ep 64
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with psychologist Dr. Ben Bernstein of Redwood Psychology Group for an honest conversation about parenting, addiction, technology, and mental health. They explore why cocaine use is rising again, how gaming and social media are changing adolescent...
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We Compiled Our Best Moments Just for You | Sober Spill Ep 63
Buckle up for this special mashup episode of Sober Spill — a jaw-dropping compilation of the most authentic, funniest, and most unforgettable moments from the podcast so far! We're pulling back the curtain on our wildest confessions, hardest truths, and lighthearted laughs- all remixed into one...
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The Hidden Dangers of Detoxing from Home | Sober Spill Ep 62
Detoxing from home is more possible — and more dangerous — than you think. In this episode of Sober Spill, Dr. Ashwinii Hari-Kurapati, Assistant Medical Director of Outpatient Withdrawal Management at Mountainside, breaks down which substances can be safely detoxed at home and which ones require...
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28 Million Addicted & No Warning Label: Inside the Kratom Crisis | Sober Spill Ep 61
Kratom is sold legally in gas stations, vape shops, and even adult novelty stores across the U.S. — with almost zero regulation or warning labels. In this powerful episode of Sober Spill, host Jana sits down with Patti Wheeler — film producer, mother, and founder of "A Beautiful Life Stolen" — to...
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There Is No Addiction Gene- Here’s What Actually Raises Risk | Sober Spill Ep 60
Can addiction be inherited? In this fascinating 60th episode of Sober Spill, leading addiction researcher Danielle Dick, Ph.D., breaks down the science of genetics, addiction risk, ADHD, anxiety, and the environmental factors that shape our lives. As Director of the world's largest addiction...
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He Has Conducted Over 2,000 Interventions- Here’s What You Need to Know | Sober Spill Ep 59
What really happens during an intervention—and why do some save lives while others fail? In this episode of Sober Spill, interventionist Bob Reed shares powerful stories from more than 30 years of helping families navigate addiction, trauma, eating disorders, mental health crises, and recovery....
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The Beauty Secret No One Wants to Hear About Drinking | Sober Spill Ep 58
Celebrity makeup artist Amanda Gabbard has worked with icons like Trevor Noah, Al Pacino, Brooke Shields, Samantha Bee, and Charlie Sheen—but her biggest beauty secret is not makeup. In this episode of Sober Spill, Amanda shares what she has learned from decades behind the scenes, including the...
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Hilary Took 100 Kratom Pills a Day While Counseling Addiction Patients | Sober Spill Ep.57
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Hilary - Executive Director of End Kratom Addiction, co-founder of the first kratom-specific recovery community, and long-term kratom survivor. Hilary opens up about starting kratom at 21 as a "natural anxiety remedy" and spiraling to 100…
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Connecticut Banned Kratom — Dr. Hari Explains What Happens Next | Sober Spill Ep. 56
In this episode of Sober Spill, host Jana sits down with Dr. Ashwinii Hari-Kurapati, internal medicine physician, for a clinically rich conversation about the rapidly shifting landscape of addiction medicine. Dr. Hari breaks down Mountainside's Outpatient Withdrawal Management Program and how…
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”I Got Into This Field to Save My Dad” — Therapist Candace | Sober Spill Ep.55
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel speaks with Candace, a licensed therapist, as she shares her story of growing up in a chaotic home shaped by alcoholism, instability, and having to grow up too fast. Raised in a home impacted by alcoholism, Candace struggled with anger, boundaries, and...
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The Dark Side of Loving Animals for a Living — Hospice Vet Dr. Leah | Sober Spill Ep.54
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana speaks with Dr. Leah, a veterinarian specializing in hospice care, as she shares the unseen struggles and mental health crisis inside veterinary medicine. From burnout and grief to substance use and suicide risk, Dr. Leah reveals the behind-the-scenes…
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Dry Humor’s CJ Changing Drinking Culture One Bottle at a Time | Sober Spill Ep.53
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with CJ, founder of Dry Humor Bottle Shop, for a candid and emotionally layered conversation on growing up in a family impacted by alcoholism and how that experience shaped her own relationship with drinking. CJ opens up about navigating grief…
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”Disability and Addiction Are More Connected Than You Think” Clinician Sarah Gets Honest | Sober Spill Ep.52
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Sarah (a licensed mental health counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor at Mountainside) to discuss disability, identity, mental health, and addiction recovery. Sarah shares her experience growing up as a little person and how stigma,...
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Ask Erin: Surviving Heroin, Hidden Relapses & Cancer | Sober Spill Ep.51
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Erin Khar, author of Strung Out and founder of advice column "Ask Erin", to talk about how addiction can begin long before anyone realizes it. Erin opens up about hiding a $1,000-a-day heroin habit from her family and fiancé, what it was like…
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Columbia Psychiatrist Dr. Nunes: The Neuroscience of Why You Can’t Stop | Sober Spill Ep.50
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana Wu sits down with Dr. Nunes, a Columbia-trained psychiatrist with decades on the front lines of addiction medicine, for an intellectually expansive conversation. Dr Nunes breaks down the science of how our brains respond to substances and why some people are...
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Hidden in Plain Sight – The Neese Twins Expose America’s Kratom Crisis | Sober Spill Ep.49
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana Wu sits down with filmmakers Jamie and Jason Neese, the creators behind the powerful documentary Kratom: Side Effects May Include. Known for their work on major projects like The Umbrella Academy and Dear White People, the Neese brothers explore the world of...
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Kratom Stole 8 Years of His Life. Here’s How Jarred Got It Back. | Sober Spill Ep.48
What does it feel like to be addicted to something most people have never heard of — and feel too ashamed to even talk about it? In this raw and deeply personal episode of Sober Spill, Jana Wu sits down with Jarred, a kratom recovery advocate who spent eight years addicted to kratom powder.…
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The Pietrosimone Sisters’ Addiction Story that Ended in Federal Court | Sober Spill EP 47
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel speaks with the Pietrosimone sisters, Kelly and Jamie, as they share their shocking story of “Operation Big Blow.” The sisters reveal how their lives spiraled experimenting with drugs, opioid addiction, and arrests leading to involvement in a federal drug...
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The Maze NYC’s Justin on Staying Sober in a City That Never Stops | Sober Spill EP 45
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Justin to talk about how addiction slowly took control even when he thought he was managing it. Justin opens up about what it was like navigating addiction at a young age and the mindset that kept him stuck until the moment he realized he...
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Rock Legend Earl Slick on the Kratom Addiction that Nearly Destroyed Him | Sober Spill EP 44
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The Sober New Yorker’s Wake Up Call: Why Moderation Didn’t Work | Sober Spill EP 43
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Melissa McGovern (aka The Sober New Yorker) to open up about the gray areas of drinking, pandemic grief, and the doctor's appointment that changed everything. After losing her best friend to alcohol-related illness, Melissa’s own bloodwork...
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”The Rachel Pass Out” to Sober in Central Park: Sobriety Success Story | Sober Spill EP 42
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel is joined by Rachel Hechtman, founder of Sober in Central Park, to dive deep about the emotional journey of letting go of the party girl persona and the "The Rachel Pass Out" to finding five years of freedom in sobriety. Rachel shares her journey as a "sober...
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New York Times Bestselling Author Laura Cathcart Robbins on Ambien Addiction | Sober Spill EP 41
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana is joined by Laura Cathcart Robbins, New York Times Bestselling author of Stash: My Life in Hiding, to pull back the curtain on her harrowing journey through Ambien addiction, high-functioning motherhood, and the "dark in the tunnel". Laura shares the raw...
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Dr. Lipi Roy on Everything We Get Wrong About Addiction | Sober Spill Ep 40
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana is joined by Dr. Lipi Roy, physician and addiction expert, to break down what addiction really is — and why so many people still misunderstand it. Addiction isn't about willpower - Dr. Lipi Roy explains how substance use disorder affects the brain, why shame…
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Jamie on the Part of Recovery No One Prepares You For | Sober Spill Ep 39
"In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Jamie Tall for a conversation on how recovery can be subtle, uncomfortable, and deeply personal during a journey of self-reflection and learning who you are after substance use. Jamie shares her personal growth, emotional honesty, and the…
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Abby on Sobriety, Identity & the Pressure of Social Media | Episode 38
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Abby for an honest conversation about sobriety, identity, and showing up authentically online. Abby shares what it’s really like navigating recovery in public, the pressure of being perceived, and how sobriety reshaped her relationship with...
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Thuan on What Recovery Really Teaches You About Yourself | Episode 37
"In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Thuan Nguyen for an honest conversation about how recovery isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about progress. Together, they explore how lived experience shapes perspective, the challenges of rebuilding trust with yourself, and what...
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”I Was Completely Alone”: Cameron Breen on Addiction, Isolation, & the Moment Everything Changed | Episode 36
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Cameron Breen, Street Outreach Case Manager at Liberation Programs, to unpack addiction, isolation, and why connection saves lives. Cameron opens up about growing up with addiction (from early substance use, multiple DUIs, and incarceration),...
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A Sober Christmas Story | Episode 35
Twas the sober night before Christmas, and all through the sober house..not a person was drinking or drugging, not even a mouse! In this special holiday episode of Sober Spill, Isabel reads a heartwarming, special recovery-themed rendition of a seasonal classic all about finding peace, presence,...
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Inside the Brain of Addiction: Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Gill on Science of Sobriety | Episode 34
In this episode of Sober Spill, Mountainside's Jana Wu is joined by Dr. Gill to break down what really works in addiction treatment AND WHY. Dr. Gill dives deep into the realities of addiction, mental health, and the science of recovery. Together, they unpack common misconceptions about recovery,...
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School of Rock Child Actress Rivkah Reyes Talks Hollywood Pressure + Rock Bottom | Episode 33
In this vulnerable and wildly honest episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with actress, musician, and TikTok creator Rivkah Reyes to talk about navigating addiction and sobriety, queer self-discovery, and rebuilding a creative life from the ground up. Rivkah opens up about early child-star...
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NYC’s First Sober Rave: Here’s Why ALTRD is Changing Everything | Episode 32
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with creative wellness advocate Marissa Aurora, founder of Altrd NYC – a sober rave redefining nightlife culture. They dive into mindfulness, movement, ADHD, sobriety, and how Marissa transformed a pivotal moment into a mission to help people…
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Combat Squad leader to Social Worker: Keith’s Mission to Change Veteran Treatment | Episode 31
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Mountainside's own Keith Appleton, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran who shares the profound challenges of his military to civilian transition. After a medical retirement, Keith struggled with the abrupt loss of structure, community, and his identity…
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Blackouts to Billboard Hits: How Dylan Altman Survived Alcoholism in the Music Industry | Episode 30
Award-winning Nashville songwriter Dylan Altman shares the unfiltered truth about navigating the music industry while battling addiction with Isabel on this week's Sober Spill episode. Dylan opens up about his powerful journey through the moments that nearly cost him everything in deep...
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What No One Talks About: Mallory Page Spills on Orthorexia, Addiction & Recovery | Episode 29
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with registered dietitian Mallory Page, creator of Live Unrestricted, to talk about orthorexia, food obsession, and the illusion of “healthy perfection.” Mallory opens up about her personal experience with disordered eating and how it shaped her…
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EndoRISE’s Fight for Women’s Health: Breaking the Silence on Endometriosis | Episode 28
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel talks with Dr. Danielle Luciano, OB-GYN and co-director of EndoRISE, about the truth behind endometriosis - the emotional and physical toll of endo, the connection to anxiety and depression, and what real advocacy in medicine looks like. They break down the...
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Isabel’s Real Talk on Recovery, Relationships, & Relapse: Sober Spill Q&A | Episode 27
Isabel goes solo for this Halloween episode of Sober Spill to open up about the real side of recovery and answer your biggest recovery questions — from early sobriety struggles to dating, relapse, and how to rebuild your life after addiction. She talks about learning kindness, surviving loss,...
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How to Break Free From Fear with Miguel Ruiz Jr. (The Poisoned Arrow) | Episode 26
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with author of The Poisoned Arrow, Miguel Ruiz Jr., to talk about the deeper purpose of fear and how to use it as a guide, healing and trusting yourself, and lessons drawing from his Toltec teachings. They explore how fear shows up in daily life…
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Casey McGuire Davidson Spills Why Quitting Drinking Was the Best Decision of Her Life | Episode 25
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Casey McGuire Davidson, host of The Hello Someday Podcast, to talk about what it really means to reinvent yourself in sobriety. Casey shares how she found freedom from drinking through a 100-day challenge. She left her high-powered executive…
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Dominic Chianese Jr. On The Hard Truth About Recovery & Self-Awareness | Episode 24
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down to talk with Dominic Chianese Jr. — actor, recovery coach, and son of Sopranos legend Dominic Chianese. He shares his powerful journey of 18 years of sobriety, the early roots of addiction, and the deep emotional work that recovery demands. With...
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Dave Manheim on Life After Addiction: The Dopey Podcast Story | Episode 23
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Dave Manheim, creator of the Dopey Podcast, to talk about his raw, funny, and painfully real journey. Dave talks about growing up in New York, MTV dreams and heroin addiction, to finding recovery, parenting in sobriety, and building one of the...
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Redefining Sobriety: Identity, Ego & Healing with Tommy Rosen | Episode 22
In this powerful episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Tommy Rosen, founder of Recovery 2.0 and host of In the Circle Podcast. Together, they dive into emotional sobriety, codependency, the “bottom of self-disgust,” and how recovery evolves over time. Tommy explains a new way to define...
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20 Years Sober Then Relapse: How Paul Found His Way Back | Episode 21
In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Paul Brown, a man whose recovery story is filled with resilience, relapse, and redemption. Once a preacher’s kid who fell hard into drinking and drugs, Paul opens up about the guilt, shame, and isolation that fueled his addiction. After…
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Pat’s Story of Sobriety: Addiction, 9/11, and The Grateful Dead | Episode 20
In this Recovery Month and 9/11 special, Isabel sits down with Pat McCarthy to talk about Pat’s emotional, and unforgettable story of addiction and recovery. Pat opens up about how alcoholism nearly destroyed his life and how his turning point—September 11, 2001—set him on a path to lasting...
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Blending real conversations, humor, and expert insight to support people in recovery, families, and those looking for inspiration. Powered by Mountainside. Reach out with comments or inquiries at [email protected]
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Blending real conversations, humor, and expert insight to support people in recovery, families, and those looking for inspiration. Powered by Mountainside. Reach out with comments or inquiries at [email protected]
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