Hey y'all, I'm incredibly sorry for the lack of content lately, I explain what's been going on in the intro. This week we sit back down with the always amazing Ash to talk about shitty publishing companies, nuclear war, recovery, and fatherhood. I love these types of conversations that just go their own way. Good stuff. Be sure and snag a copy of Ash's book here: https://www.amazon.com/12-Strides-Norms-Liberty-Recovery/dp/B0B14MBJM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Thanks for tuning in and hanging tough with me, I swear I will have some more content out for y'all soon! Be good to each other and we will see you next time! Big love!
Sorry for being absent the last couple of weeks! Been a wild schedule but definitely wanted to drop in and check in with everyone. Also, I wanted to address some of the insanity going on in the LP with messaging and whatnot...figured I'd throw my piece into the void as well. Everything gonna be alright. Thanks for tuning in and hanging in there! Big love!!!
On this week's episode I'm joined by a man with a spectacular story of tragedy and triumph. Meet Melvin Battiest. Mel is someone that I have the pleasure of working with and who has shared bits of his story with me. He spent 38 years of his life locked up for a crime he wasn't guilty of. In that time he got to help countless amounts of inmates find their way into spirituality and now he has taken that same skillset and he is doing the same outside for people being reintroduced into society after a long prison sentence. This is one hell of a story from one fine example of human tenacity. Thank y'all for joining me and we will see y'all next week! Big love!!!
On this week's episode I have the always amazing Evan, Jay, BK, and joining us for the first time at the roundtable is JC. We cover a broad range of topics from having a kid in sports, why flour tortillas are superior, how to organize in our communities and how the movie Showgirls fits into it all. You definitely don't want to miss this one! 12 Strides and 12 Group Norms: https://www.amazon.com/12-Strides-Norms-Liberty-Recovery/dp/B0B14MBJM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Thanks for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big love!
It's been a beautiful ride and to take a look back on the last couple of years I brought on Mrs Clean Libertarian to discuss what that journey has looked like and where I hope it takes us moving forward. Thank YOU for making this something and for continuously tuning in to the show! Can't wait to see what the future has in store for us, we will see y'all next week! Big love!
I have a very special treat for y'all today, Jeff is my sponsor but more than that he's family to me. This man has walked with me through my greatest triumphs and tragedies, I've learned more about recovery and what it means to be a man from him than anyone else in my life and I wouldn't have it any other way. Jeff hung out to tell his story of struggle and redemption. You DO NOT want to miss this one! Thank y'all so much for tuning in and be sure to catch next week's 100TH EPISODE!!!!! Big love!
This week I'm joined by the awesome Gruntpa. He has been someone I've followed for awhile on Twitter and it's always been great seeing his approach to talking about addiction and recovery, so naturally I had to get him on the show to talk about his own journey and where he is at today. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I have no doubt that you will as well! To follow Gruntpa, check out his Twitter: @th3v0t4ry To snag your copy of 12 Strides and 12 Group Norms: https://www.amazon.com/12-Strides-Norms-Liberty-Recovery/dp/B0B14MBJM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Thank y'all so much for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big love!
This week I am joined by a good friend of mine from the rooms of recovery, Ben D. Ben is someone that has not only walked through hell and back, but he has done so while being a shining light for so many. Ben has a unique ability to philosophize this recovery deal just as much as I do, so this conversation turned into a discussion on the finer points of nuance and reflection that can be found when 2 people with a passion for recovery get together. Enjoy! 12 Strides and 12 Group Norms: https://www.amazon.com/12-Strides-Norms-Liberty-Recovery/dp/B0B14MBJM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Thank y'all so much for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big love!
This week I'm joined by the incredible Thomas Quiter, a living legend in the Libertarian Party. We talked about his own personal struggles with addiction and living with a disability. His story is a humbling tale of what true grit and determination looks like. You're DEFINITELY going to love this one! Be sure and support Tom at: https://thomasquiter.us/ And to find a copy of "12 Strides & 12 Group Norms": https://www.amazon.com/12-Strides-Norms-Liberty-Recovery/dp/B0B14MBJM3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Thank y'all so much for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big love!!!
Today the Sober Caucus met up for a post-convention business meeting and we crossed a pretty monumental threshold. We are able to offer a couple of scholarships to people seeking recovery due to all of the amazing love we have gotten via donations and the like. So to commemorate this milestone, I figured I would do a throwback to an episode from January 2021 where I interviewed Kim Ruff and the concept of a "Straightedge Caucus" was born. This idea has come so very far and we are just getting started! Thank y'all for the love, support, and good vibes! Thanks for tuning in and will see y'all next week! Big love!
I'm joined this week by the awesome Ben Westhoff, author and investigative journalist behind the powerful "Fentanyl Inc". Ben has been a powerful force in uncovering how the fentanyl epidemic has gotten to where it's at currently. Everything from researching it's origins to going undercover at a factory in China. Ben offers insight into not only the current state of affairs, but also in what we can expect to see moving forward unless real policy changes occur. Be sure and check out www.benwesthoff.com for info on Fentanyl Inc as well as all the other wonderful works he produces! Link to 12 Strides and 12 Group Norms for Liberty and Recovery: https://www.amazon.com/12-Strides-Norms-Liberty-Recovery-ebook/dp/B0B1GV7FR7 Thank y'all so much for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big love!
Today I'm joined by Matt Wright from Muddy Waters Media to talk about kratom, kava, and his own journey out of problem drinking/addiction. This was an illuminating conversation on the topic of kratom as I have never personally done it and the information online tends to be a little wishy washy. Matt has some really great points and on a personal level, I found a ton of identification in his story and I'm sure you will as well! Be sure and check find Matt online: Twitter - @MuddiedH2OMatt YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MuddiedWatersMedia Odysee - https://odysee.com/@MuddiedWatersMedia:8 And if you're interested in the kratom/kava distributor he mentioned you can find them here: https://siestabotanicals.com/ Thank y'all so much for tuning in and I said in the outro, I may not be too active in May on account of a crazy schedule but I will be back in June with some BANGER interviews for y'all! Big love!
This week I am joined by Candi and Tiffany from Sacred Pillars Church to talk about the work they do. Sacred Pillars Church utilizes plant based medicines to promote healing and spirituality. The work that they do has helped many people find healing from past trauma, new perspectives on spirituality, and radical self acceptance. Often times people view psychedelic substances as solely a means to party, but these 2 are really challenging that narrative with living evidence that there are genuine medicinal purposes to be found when used with intention. All in all this was one of my favorite conversations I've had so far on the show, absolutely check it out and be sure to go to their website for more info! Sacred Pillars: www.sacredpillars.church And the song of the day was from a band called elitefitrea, super great people and if you're interested in following them be sure and check out www.go.elitefitrea.com Thank y'all so much for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big love!
I'm joined this week by friend of the podcast, Ghillie the Kid. Ghillie has become a crucial part of my support circle and someone I can rely upon to talk about some of the struggles of being a dual diagnosis member of the recovery community. In this conversation we really get to be gut level honest about some of the struggles involved and how best to overcome. I sincerely appreciated everything about this chat and I know that y'all will too! Be sure and reach out to Ghillie on Twitter @manicdepressi20 As always, thank y'all so much for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big love!
On this week's episode, I'm joined by activist, author, and all around badass, Dana Larsen, to talk about his work that he has done throughout his life. Dana has been a firebrand for drug policy in Canada, and through his efforts not only as he been able to challenge drug policy but he is using the profits to run the largest free drug sample screening operation in the world. Just a phenomenal human all the way around! Be sure and follow Dana on social media and check out his links: Twitter-@DanaLarsen Websites-http://GetYourDrugsTested.com • http://CocaLeafCafe.com • http://MushroomDispensary.com • http://CannabisDispensary.ca • http://PotheadBooks.com • http://DanaLarsen.com Thanks for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big Love!
This week I'm joined by Liberty Counselor, a friend of the show who has been a recovery counselor and coach for quite some time now. We sat down and talked about her story, the unbearable mountain of red tape involved in modern day recovery, what it's like being a libertarian in this space, and so much more! This was a stellar interview that I know y'all will enjoy! Thanks for tuning in everyone, and we will see y'all next week! Big love!
I'm joined by friend of the show, BK, to talk about building community and looking past some of the more undesirable elements of a person to find the commonality. We've seen an utter explosion of division in this country and it's time to start finding ways we can mend some of those bridges. BK nails some solid points and as always we had a killer conversation. Enjoy! Thanks for tuning in, and I'll see y'all next week! Big love!!!!
I'm joined this week by Jay, KRS Jac, Evan, and Ash. We spent some time discussing the looming war, what we should be doing as fathers in our community, and some practical skills everyone should be familiarizing themselves with regardless of what the future holds. Thank you for tuning in and we will see y'all next week! Big Love!
This week I'm joined by my buddy Chris to hear his story of recovery by utilizing the prescription Naltrexone. On top of that we dive into some of the dangers of prescribing children behavioral meds, some of the reason people develop substance dependency, and more. "How I overcame addiction" Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EghiY_s2ts Thanks for tuning and and we will see y'all next week! Big Love!
I'm joined this week by the awesome Ace (@Ace_Arcist on Twitter) to discuss the gross miscarriage of justice that is the Ross Ulbricht case, we also discussed drug policy, sanctions, Ace's own journey into his current philosphy, and more in the usual all-over-the-place fashion. This was a great conversation with an awesome guest! Thank you so much for tuning in and we will see y'all next time! Big love!