Les meilleurs podcasts Melinda Clarke (2024)

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Maxine Clark's Journey from Bears to Community Impact | Episode 12 45:04

2d ago45:04

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This week, John Berglund caught up with Maxine Clark, the founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, the retail chain that revolutionized the stuffed animal industry. Currently, she serves as the Chief Inspirator at The Delmar DivINe, a transformative real estate project in St. Louis that fosters collaboration among nonprofits and provides af…

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Be True to Yourself ft. Chad R 16:07

2d ago16:07

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Send us a text Host Steve celebrates 1,195 days of sobriety and welcomes Chad to share his powerful journey. Together, we explore the importance of self-discovery, overcoming toxic relationships, and building a life rooted in recovery and community. Celebrating Sobriety: Steve marks 1,195 days sober and introduces Chad to the show. Starting Early: …

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Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families ft. Melinda 23:55

9d ago23:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve celebrates 1,186 days of sobriety and welcomes Melinda Dixon, the first member from Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) to join the show. Melinda shares her powerful journey toward emotional sobriety, shedding light on how ACA has profoundly shaped her life. The conversation expl…

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The Power of Immigrants and Arrey Obenson | Episode 11 45:28

16d ago45:28

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This week, John Berglund sat down with Arrey Obenson, President and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis. Originally from Cameroon, Obenson immigrated to the United States nearly two decades ago to attend Washington University School of Law. With extensive experience in community engagement and a passion for social justice, he now leads …

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Leather and Kink in Sobriety ft. Dale 18:39

16d ago18:39

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Send us a text Steve welcomes back Dale for part two of their interview to discuss their experiences exploring and embracing leather and kink after entering recovery. Warning- this episode is *very* sexually explicit! Opening Discussion: "How do YOU celebrate your birthdays in recovery?" Topics discussed include Our experiences (or lack thereof) wi…

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You Are Not Alone ft. Dale W 29:38

23d ago29:38

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Send us a text Host Sober Steve celebrates 1,172 days of sobriety and introduces Dale W., who is 205 days back in sobriety, sharing his powerful journey in this first part of a two-part episode. Dale opens up about his struggles with meth addiction, the isolation he faced, and the joy he found in building connections within the queer community. The…

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Turning Your Mess Into Your Message ft. Jaycee K. Clark 21:34

30d ago21:34

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Send us a text Host Sober Steve celebrates 1,164 days of sobriety and thanks listeners for their support, highlighting the new fan mail option before welcoming Jaycee K. Clark, a 34-year-old trans woman, to share her experience, strength, and hope, along with her inspiration for activism today. Jaycee discusses her past struggles with addiction, he…

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Mayor of St. Louis Tishaura O. Jones | Episode 10 36:17

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This week on Insight City Podcast, we check in with Mayor of St. Louis Tishaura O. Jones. Mayor Jones made history as the city's first Black female mayor, having taken office in 2021. Before becoming Mayor, she served as the Treasurer of St. Louis from 2013 to 2021 and was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013. Jones i…

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The Sober Unicorn ft. Holden 25:16

1M ago25:16

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Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve welcomes Holden, host of The Sober Unicorn podcast and author of 'Hold'N It Down'. Holden shares his journey from addiction to recovery, the impact of his memoir, and the growth he's experienced. They discuss the importance of connection in sobriety and offer advice for those new to recovery. Don't forget…

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Day Counting in Early Recovery ft. Drake 25:13

1M ago25:13

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Send us a text In this episode of the 'gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show,' Sober Steve interviews Drake G, who shares his remarkable journey of early sobriety and his transformative experiences within the queer and recovery communities. Drake discusses his past struggles with addiction, mental health, and his path to recovery, emphasizing the import…

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The Architecture of Reviving Downtown St. Louis with HOK's Margaret McDonald | Episode 9 45:47

2M ago45:47

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This week, John Berglund sat down with Margaret McDonald, marketing principal for HOK's St. Louis studio and member of HOK's board of directors. With over 20 years of experience as an interior designer, she is renowned for developing innovative workplace design strategies that enhance performance, health, and wellness, while also excelling in clien…

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Forgiveness and Feeling At Home ft. Ginelle 22:28

2M ago22:28

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Send us a text Home in Sobriety: An Interview with Ginelle Testa In this episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Steve interviews Ginellle Testa from Boston, who has been sober for over ten years. They discuss their sobriety journey, the importance of community, and Ginelle's upcoming recovery addiction memoir, Make a Home Out of You. 00:00 Fitn…

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Mailbag Part 2: Sober Lessons over 200 Episodes! 23:33

2M ago23:33

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Send us a text In this 201st episode of the Queer Sober Hero Show, host Sober Steve celebrates over 1,132 days of sobriety by answering questions from influential guests who’ve been significant to his podcast and recovery journey. This second part of the 200th episode mailbag extravaganza features Steve reflecting on his transformation, the ongoing…

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Attracting International Talent to St. Louis with The Mosaic Projects' Betsy Cohen | Episode 8 42:08

2M ago42:08

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For this special 4th of July episode, John Berglund sat down with Betsy Cohen, Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, to explore how America's immigrant heritage continues to shape our cities success and discuss the vital role of international talent in strengthening our communities and economy. Betsy Cohen had a long career as Vice Pr…

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Celebrating 200 Episodes - Mailbag #1 28:17

2M ago28:17

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Send us a text In this milestone episode, host Sober Steve celebrates 200 episodes with a special mailbag Q&A featuring questions from some of our amazing previous guests. Celebrate by binging past episodes by the amazing guests who asked this week's questions! Phil's Episodes: #172- A Change in Perspective #143- It’s How You Carry It Elsa's Episod…

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Living Authentic, Sober, and Queer ft. Sam (#199) 37:24

2M ago37:24

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Send us a text Sober Steve celebrates 1,123 days of sobriety by reflecting on a recent pride experience and the value of friendships. He welcomes guest Sam to discuss the journey of overcoming alcoholism and drug addiction, sharing candid stories about choosing sobriety over harmful habits. They delve into the challenges and joys of living authenti…

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Why is St. Louis a Geospatial Insights Hub with GEO261 | Episode 7 44:31

3M ago44:31

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John Berglund interviews Brian Monheiser and Anthony Calamito, co-founders of GEO261, a St. Louis-based growth strategy firm with a background in geospatial technology and product-market fit. Monheiser is a USMC veteran with expertise in topographic analysis, systems engineering, and business development, while Calamito is a college-trained geograp…

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Coping with Trauma and PTSD in Sobriety ft. Johnny Bear (#198) 32:43

3M ago32:43

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Send us a text Sober Steve Chats with Johnny Bear from Belly Talk on sobriety and bear community wellness Sober Steve celebrates his 1,117 days sober by sharing his gratitude for the supportive Sarasota community and exciting Pride Month activities. He then interviews Johnny Bear from the Belly Talk podcast, who opens up about his tumultuous journe…

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Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs ft. Richard A (#197) 35:05

3M ago35:05

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Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Richard to share his experience, strength, and hope with getting sober in the queer community, as well as their philosophy of the 3 T's of Sobriety Topics include Facing Trials Overcoming Tribulations Celebrating Trumphs Discovering Self-Confidence Evolving in Recovery And much more **Where to Find Us:** - Richar…

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Attracting Startups to St. Louis with Arch Grants' Gabe Angieri | Episode 6 50:06

3M ago50:06

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John Berglund interviews Gabe Angieri, the executive director of Arch Grants, whose mission is to change the St. Louis economic ecosystem by attracting entrepreneurs to the region with $50,000 non-equity grants. In order to receive a grant, the founders must either be from St. Louis, or move their companies to the region. Since 2012, Arch Grants ha…

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Swift Steps ft. Jewels & Emily (#196) 32:14

3M ago32:14

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Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Jewels and Emily from Swift Steps to discuss their experience navigating sobriety and building a recovery community centered around being a fan of Taylor Swift. (Get it, now?) Topics include Finding A Community Building A Community Redefining Recovery Identifying Addictions in Art/Music Mental Health in Recovery …

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LGBTQ Mindfulness: Alex on Mindset Tips & Being Around Drinkers (#195) 31:05

3M ago31:05

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Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Alex from LGBTQ Mindfulness to discuss their experience navigating sobriety in the queer community while living a mindful life. Topics include Mindset Tips Finding A Community Building A Community Being Around Alcohol Being Around Drinkers Daily Care Practices And much more **Where to Find Us:** - Alex on Instagr…

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What Does Diversity Mean To You? Diversefest 2024 Bonus 11:14

3M ago11:14

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Send us a text Earlier this month, Steve had the opportunity to ask his local community, "What Does Diversity Mean to You?" Find out what it means to the people of Sarasota, live from Diversefest at The Harvest Church on 17th Street. Enjoy the bonus episode, and until next time, stay sober! Support the show…

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Making St. Louis an Innovation Hub with Dennis Lower of Cortex | Episode 5 56:34

4M ago56:34

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Dennis Lower has been a pioneer in the development of innovation districts nationwide, making significant contributions in Philadelphia, Boston, New Jersey, and most recently St. Louis, where he served as President and CEO of Cortex Innovation Community for a decade. This week, John Berglund and Dennis sat down to discuss what St. Louis needs to do…

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Unraveling Recovery ft. Christina Hayes Scott (#194) 36:17

4M ago36:17

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Send us a text Sober Steve welcomes Christina Hayes Scott to discuss the significance of sobriety and holistic recovery. Topics include Recognizing burnout Emotional regulation Facing challenges like breakups and health scares, Exploring the 12-step program and cross addictions like overeating. Christina shares her personal journey to sobriety, emp…

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Winding Down from Florida Roundup '24 (#193) 28:15

4M ago28:15

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Send us a text Steve shares a bonus audio diary episode about his experiences at this years Florida Roundup, with takeaways such as... What the heck is a roundup? Not letting travel difficulties impact the experience at your destination. Overcoming social insecurities like judgement and rejection. The positive experiences from workshop and social e…

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What Can St. Louis Learn from Memphis with Tosha Downey of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Episode 4 34:13

4M ago34:13

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This week, John Berglund interviewed Tosha Downey, Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Tosha tells us the story of her upbringing, and what role that had in her pursuit to advance public policy in Tennessee. They also discuss what Memphis and St. Louis can learn from each other, and the role education and early learning p…

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Journaling and Community in Sobriety ft. Alex S (#192) 24:27

4M ago24:27

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Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by Alex Sphon to discuss recovering out loud in his community as well as tips and advice for anyone who is sober or sober curious. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Journaling in Recovery:** Alex shares how his journaling has helped him from the beginning of his sobriety journey and continues today.…

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Rebuilding St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Powell Hall with Unitey Kull | Episode 3 29:04

4M ago29:04

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This week, John Berglund sat down with Unitey Kull, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Unitey started her career in St. Louis at another city staple, the Contemporary Art Museum. SLSO is currently undergoing big changes with the renovations of Powell Hall, the Symphony's home and one of the most historic …

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Sobervation: Sober Motivation featuring Eric (#191) 24:47

4M ago24:47

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Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by Eric from Sobervation to discuss recovering out loud, starting businesses sober, and staying motivated. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Fitness in Recovery:** Eric shares on how his weight loss journey and sobriety journey have continued since his last episode two years ago. 💪 - **Building a Bu…

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Revitalizing Downtown with Greater St. Louis Inc’s Kurt Weigle | Episode 2 47:52

4M ago47:52

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Join John Berglund on Insight City as he sits down with Kurt Weigle, the Senior Vice President and Chief Downtown Officer at Greater St. Louis, Inc. Kurt has spent his career transforming downtown districts in Detroit, New Orleans, and now St. Louis. With a background in urban planning and development, Kurt has led the revitalization of downtown ar…

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No Fighting in the Life Boat with James Sweasy (#190) 32:40

4M ago32:40

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Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by James Sweasy to share his experience, strength, and hope on navigating sobriety while helping others through their own journeys. **Episode Highlights Include** - **Identify, Don't Compare:** How focusing on our similarities rather than our differences helps keep us connected and sober! - **Finding Value in So…

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Mark and Maggie O’Connor on Life after Life

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Mark and Maggie O’Connor kick off a national tour in support of their new album, Life after Life, at The Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius, NC. Before that, they perform a few tracks for us and speak to Frank Dominguez about how the pandemic isolation allowed them to focus on songwriting, much of which forms the basis of the new release. Learn …

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Working with Your Partner Sober ft. Joey B (#189) 27:16

5M ago27:16

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Send us a text Sober Steve is joined by Joey Bachrach from Rainbow Hill Recovery to peel back the curtain and discuss what it’s like working in recovery with his husband, Andrew Fox. **Episode Highlights Include** - **The Role of Community in Recovery:** Insights from my visit to Rainbow Hill Recovery and how my sober community helped me get throug…

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How to Create an Innovation Community with T-REX's Patricia Hagen | Episode 1 33:40

5M ago33:40

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In the premiere episode of Insight City, John Berglund interviews Patricia Hagen, PhD, Executive Director of T-REX Innovation Center, about the organization's origins, the keys to cultivating a thriving innovation community, and how strategic partnerships with the NGA are establishing Downtown North St. Louis as an emerging hub for geospatial start…

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Grief & ADHD Sober ft. Andy (#188) 33:36

5M ago33:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve chats with our special guest, Andy, who bravely opens up about his journey to sobriety through grief and ADHD. Andy shares his struggles with alcohol, how he found his place within the queer community, and built a network of sober friends. Andy shares his challenges of traveling while sober, and the posit…

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Trans Figured in Sobriety ft. Brian B 37:14

5M ago37:14

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Send us a text Welcome to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show! In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Brian Belovitch, author of Transfigured. He is a resilient individual who has navigated through societal pressures, personal struggles, and the challenges of identity and sobriety. Brian also has the unique experience of transitioning fr…

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Success in Sobriety ft. Christopher V 47:19

5M ago47:19

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Send us a text Welcome to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of our guest, Christopher, a fragrance and skin care developer and fashion designer. He shares his experiences with sobriety, the challenges he faced, and the resilience he developed. From creating his own line of fragrances to navigating …

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Creativity in Sobriety: Leo S on Being a Creative Sober and Uncomfortable Work 41:24

5M ago41:24

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Send us a text Welcome back to gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show, where we celebrate sobriety, resilience, and creativity. In today's episode, our host, Sober Steve, shares his personal journey of sobriety, reflecting on 1026 days of continuous sobriety and the approval of his workshop on overcoming shame and trauma in the context of sex and recovery…

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Skating, Self Love, ADHD, and Making Music in Sobriety ft. Chad and J9 #184 52:05

6M ago52:05

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Send us a text Hey there, Super Soberheroes! Today we have two stories that both touch on unique experiences, but share receiving an ADHD diagnosis in sobriety. We're joined by Chad C from Vancouver, who shares his 23-year journey through sobriety, competitive figure skating, and the unexpected challenges life throws our way. His story, filled with…

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Finding My Way Back to God ft. Steve #183 16:19

6M ago16:19

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Send us a text In this bonus episode of gAy A: The Super Soberhero Show, host Sober Steve shares his powerful and personal story told at his church's storyteller Sunday. From his childhood in Erie, Pennsylvania to his struggles with sobriety and finding his way back to God, Steve takes us on a raw and emotional journey. He talks about the impact of…

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Fitness and Sobriety: JP and Tim's Journeys towards Health & Happiness 53:52

6M ago53:52

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Send us a text Super Soberheroes, welcome to a new episode of gAy A, where my listeners and I open up about our personal stories and share our journeys of addiction and recovery in the queer community. In this episode, we'll be diving into Tim T.'s powerful story of battling addiction, hitting rock bottom, and finding his way to sobriety. We'll als…

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From Porn Star to PhD ft. Jim G 47:12

6M ago47:12

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Send us a text Hey there, Super Soberheroes! Today's episode features the remarkable Jim G, sharing his experience, strength, and hope with over four decades of sobriety. Steve's Gratitude: Engaging with Also Youth, a haven for Queer youth, sharing my experiences in leadership with the next generation of fabulousness! Sharing my story at Harvest, m…

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Bechtler String Quartet on Komitas

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Members of the Bechtler Ensemble perform a program of music by the Armenian curate Komitas, a pioneer in the field of ethnomusicology. Ensemble director Tanja Bechtler also speaks about Komitas’ efforts to preserve Armenian culture in the face of genocide. Heard on the Episode: Joe Meyer, violin 1 Tatiana Karpova, violin 2 Vasily Gorkovoy, viola Ta…

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The Frog No More ft. Charlie Gray #180 36:26

6M ago36:26

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Send us a text Steve welcomes back friend of the podcast and best selling quit-lit author, Charlie Gray, to discuss how creating, publishing, and marketing his "Charlie and The Frog" trilogy impacted his sobriety. Topics discussed include: What are you grateful for today? Charlie's "zany" journey to sobriety. Picking up the pen the first time Turni…

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1000 Days Sober: My Soberhero Origin Story 40:53

7M ago40:53

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Send us a text 1,000 days sober – a milestone that's more than just a number; it's an accomplishment that takes resilience, community, and the power of embracing my authenticity! Join me on this episode as I dive deep into the highs and lows of my journey from addiction to recovery, shedding light on the peaks and valleys along the way, the lessons…

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Swiping Sober: Navigating Love on Queer Dating Apps #178 33:29

7M ago33:29

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Send us a text This week Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, dives into the world of dating apps for sober people in the queer community, and experiences across the different platforms and stages of our addiction and recovery. As I approach a monumental sobriety milestone, gratitude practices deepen my connections beyond the sober community with heartwar…

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Sober Apps: Navigating Sobriety in 2024 #177 34:31

7M ago34:31

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Send us a text Hey there, super soberheroes! Today's episode is all about exploring the world of sober apps in 2024. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the best sober apps for tracking and motivation to supercharge your recovery journey. Connect with a supportive sober community and access online resources for continuous motivation and …

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Out of the Podcast Booth & Into the Spotlight: Taking My Sober Message Live 30:51

7M ago30:51

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Send us a text Discover the unexpected journey of a queer podcaster's transformative experiences in sobriety, leading to the launch of a groundbreaking 2.0 version of their podcast. This emotional narrative takes you through the highs and lows of Steve's personal growth, as he unveils the concept of "sober superheroes." Stay tuned for the open loop…

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Self Care Routines ft. Steve and Kristen 25:47

8M ago25:47

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Send us a text Steve celebrates episode 175 by welcoming back his sober sibling, Kristen R, to discuss self care routines! Topics discussed include: Our concepts and resentments about self-care before sobriety The important of routine in early sobriety Embracing new ideas and forms of self-care How much self-care is too much The perfect day And muc…

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