92: Am I On a Slippery Slope
Problem drinking or drug use often starts subtly—more days, more excuses, and more bargaining. In this episode, Steven T. Ginsburg and Steve Coughran discuss unmanageability as a simple way to recogni...
17 Aug 13min
91: Half Measures Avail Us Nothing
“Half measures availed us nothing” captures a powerful truth about recovery: trying to do sobriety halfway can keep old patterns alive. In this episode, we explore what “no half measures” really means...
10 Aug 10min
90: The Fears, the Questions, and the Simple Truth About Getting Help.Raw
Someone enters detox thinking, “I can’t believe I ended up here.” That moment of fear, regret, and honesty is often where recovery begins. Steve Coughran sits down with Stephen T. Ginsburg, founder of...
20 Jul 21min
89: The Buffet--Why Mixing Drugs Is Deadlier and Harder to Treat
A small mistake shouldn’t be fatal—but with today’s methamphetamine and fentanyl supply, it can be. We discuss the rise of high-purity, low-cost meth, the growing risk of fentanyl contamination, and w...
13 Jul 15min
88: Why America Is Finally Putting the Drink Down
Alcohol is losing its grip on American culture. We explore why fewer people are drinking, from changing social norms and new health research to what we're seeing firsthand in addiction recovery. We al...
6 Jul 15min
87: The 5 Pillars of Sobriety
AA just turned 91, and one of its simplest messages still hits hardest: “Let’s keep it simple.” In this episode, we reflect on Founders Day and why that idea still matters for anyone in recovery today...
29 Jun 14min
86: What Happens to a Relationship When One Person Gets Sober
Getting sober can be one of the best decisions you'll ever make, but it often comes with major changes—especially in relationships. In this conversation, we discuss what happens when one partner gets ...
24 Jun 17min
85: The Upside of Sobriety
Sobriety is often seen as a life of sacrifice, but we've found the opposite to be true. In this episode, we discuss the joy, purpose, and freedom that come from being fully present and living with int...
19 Jun 19min
