In this powerful episode of Finding New Waters, B. Reeves and Justin McClendon sit down with Carl Radke, entrepreneur, reality TV star from Bravo’s Summer House, and founder of Soft Bar, a new alcohol-free café and social space in Brooklyn.

Carl opens up about his public battle with addiction, the tragic loss of his brother to overdose, and how hitting rock bottom led him to embrace sobriety in 2021. He reflects on his time in the alcohol industry, the challenges of getting sober in the spotlight, and how a community of support helped him rebuild his life.

Now nearly five years sober, Carl shares how Soft Bar is redefining what it means to socialize without alcohol — offering premium non-alcoholic cocktails, coffee, and a welcoming space for everyone, whether sober, sober-curious, or just looking for balance.

This episode dives deep into recovery, resilience, and Carl’s mission to break stigma and create connection.

🌐 Learn more: https://radkeboys.com

📍 Visit Soft Bar: Brooklyn, NY

00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Carl Radke

01:05 – Launching Soft Bar in Brooklyn

04:15 – From Bravo to the alcohol industry

06:30 – Losing his brother & hitting rock bottom

09:45 – Getting sober in the public eye

11:20 – Why Soft Bar is about more than recovery

14:30 – Not feeling seen when choosing not to drink

17:00 – Wearing sobriety on his sleeve

19:00 – Building a team and a healthier culture

22:30 – Creating connection & community through Soft Bar

25:30 – Sobriety in New York City & thriving in meetings

29:00 – Experiencing the city sober for the first time

31:30 – Morning routines, running, and meditation

36:00 – The Radke Boys website & resources

42:00 – Impacting others through honesty and visibility

46:00 – One day at a time: future plans for Soft Bar

Carl Radke

Entrepreneur | Reality TV Star | Founder of Soft Bar

Carl Radke is best known as a cast member on Bravo’s Summer House. After years of working in the alcohol industry and struggling with substance use, Carl embraced sobriety in 2021 following the loss of his brother to overdose. Nearly five years sober, he is now the founder of Soft Bar, a sober-friendly café and bar in Brooklyn that offers premium non-alcoholic cocktails and coffee. Carl also runs RadkeBoys.com, a resource hub created in honor of his brother to support those struggling with addiction.

• Soft Bar (Brooklyn, NY)

• RadkeBoys.com – Resources and support

• Release Recovery – Zach Clark’s nonprofit

• Summer House (Bravo TV)

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newwatersrecovery

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newwatersrecovery

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-waters-recovery

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwatersrecovery_nc

• Podcast Website: https://www.findingnewwaters.com

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw

• YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

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