IN THIS EPISODE My regular Wednesday meeting is a stag meeting. It's just the guys - because sometimes, guys just want to say things to other guys that guys would understand. That's where I met my friend Anthony - who's been sober for about a year. That's why I wanted Anthony on the podcast - to talk about the experiences of the newly sober - and how one deals with those challenges.

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IN THIS EPISODE My friend Dan Pearson has an interesting job. He handles customer complaints for a large insurance company. When I say it’s not an easy job, I’m understating it by a lot. He’s an avid long distance runner. I wanted to have Dan on the podcast because he’s such a warm, compassionate and loving human being. I think you’ll get that immediately.

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IN THIS EPISODE Stephen and I have known each other for a decade. He’s a true craftsman who builds custom cabinets for high end homes and businesses. Stephen, as you’ll hear, has been sober for 14 years. He’s been happily married for ten years. He’s both a father and a grandfather. He’s also my sponsor. What makes someone be a sponser and what separates a good sponser from a great one?

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IN THIS EPISODE My friend Sari and I go back 47 years. We’re talking the sixth grade! In fact, Sari was one of the first friends I made when my family moved to California. Sari’s been sober for 29 years. She’s a mother, a grandmother, a hair stylist and a craft services professional in the movie and TV business. She sets out a great table! She’s a constant service to men and women struggling with addiction and, even more, she’s a perfect example of what integrating a 12 step program can do for you on an altruistic and spiritual plane.

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IN THIS EPISODE My friend Dan Pearson has an interesting job. He handles customer complaints for a large insurance company. When I say it’s not an easy job, I’m understating it by a lot. He’s an avid long distance runner.I wanted to have Dan on the podcast because he’s such a warm, compassionate and loving human being. I think you’ll get that immediately.

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IN THIS EPISODE Nick talks to Rabbi Jay Siegel. The Rabbi is senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom of Santa Clarita in Southern California and a former associate rabbi at Beth Teshuva Recovery. That’s where his path crossed mine. Rabbi Jay was my spiritual advisor. He connected me to my spirituality and that helped connect me to my higher power. I hope you're ready to be uplifted!

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IN THIS EPISODE Movie and TV writer/producer (and producer of this podcast) Alan Katz goes back thirty plus years with Nick - as client, friend, fellow drug-taker and, these days, partners in various podcasts including this one. Alan and Nick do a deep dive into their joint story - the good, the bad and the ugly.

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