Podcast Picks

Welcome to our Podcast Picks! Whether you’re looking for fresh perspectives on sobriety, mental wellness, or just a bit of relatable encouragement, this page is here for you. Here, you’ll find a selection of podcasts that dive into recovery stories, mental health insights, and a variety of approaches to living a life of recovery. Whether you’re on a journey of self-discovery or just need a good listen, we’ve gathered resources that aim to inspire, support, and make you laugh along the way.

Know any great podcasts we should add? Shoot us an email at sobernotsubtle@gmail.com, and we’ll be happy to include them here. Enjoy exploring and tuning in!

Why Do People Do That?

Ever wish you could ask a room full of therapists, “Why do people do that?” Now you can! Join Heather and Stacy, Licensed Clinical Social Workers for close to 30 years, in their new podcast, where they will use their expertise to analyze and discuss issues and topical events we see in our lives!

Normalizing Men’s Mental Health

Focusing on Men’s Mental Health. Will Fruin interviews men and professionals about areas their stories and expertise to help us build bridges to help people heal. This channel features videos that talk about “generational trauma”, “PTSD”, “Sexual trauma”, “depression”, and “suicidal ideations”.

What If You Could?

The What If You Could podcast was created to help people break down emotional, spiritual, and intellectual barriers in their lives by asking the question… “yeah, but what if you could”?

The Sober Fix Podcast

The Sober Fix Podcast is your go-to source for raw, real, and inspiring conversations about addiction recovery, sobriety, mental health, and personal transformation. Hosted by a sober content creator who battled 14 years of active addiction and has been clean since 4/10/20, this podcast shares stories of hope, healing, relapse prevention, and life beyond drugs and alcohol.

This Is What Anxiety Feels Like

A raw, unfiltered exploration of mental health, Sarah Fader: The Podcast offers listeners an honest look into what it’s like to live with anxiety. Hosted by writer and mental health advocate Sarah Fader, the show dives into personal stories, candid conversations, and expert insights—creating a space where listeners feel seen, heard, and understood.

DANG! Todd Bridges Podcast

Tired of pretending everything is picture perfect? Welcome to DANG! Join actor Todd Bridges and his wife Bettijo for raw, candid chats about life’s messy realities — the stuff you won’t see in those perfectly filtered feeds. We delve into everything from love and family to mental health struggles like anxiety and addiction.

You’re Sober Now What?

Welcome to “You’re Sober, Now What?”, a no BS guide to staying sober, by Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford. This podcast celebrates a sober lifestyle, focusing on the realities of long-term recovery.

Sober Not Mature

Recovery stories and other unscripted fun. Follow on Instagram and Facebook – @sobernotmature Visit us http://www.sobernotmature.com

Sober Dad Crew

Sober Dad Crew is an independent, DIY production created by Stephen Kimball who writes, records, and produces the podcast. To learn more please visit SoberDadCrew.com.

The Modern Meeting

Adam Lyons hosts a podcast on addiction Sharing stories and strategies for compulsive gamblers and those who struggle with addiction. New episodes every Monday! Join the conversation and find hope.

You’ve Been Selected

 I’m Kate Vitela—a nurse, coach, and someone who got a second chance when I thought there were no more chances left. Here, there’s no fluff, just real talk. No matter where you are on your journey, I’m that friend in your ear—here to inspire, relate, and support you as you discover what’s possible in sobriety and self-discovery.
You’ve been selected for a reason. Let’s dive in. 

The Sober Cold Bear Podcast

The Sober Cold Bear explores the intersection of business and sobriety. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate executive, or anyone in between, if you’re in the business world and struggling with addiction or mental health or just life in general, this is for you! 

The One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast

This podcast, hosted by Arlina Allen, is about recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction, sobriety and the journey of recovery, community and healing. The stories are inspiring, funny and touching. They will provide hope and help others feel like they are not alone. Today is the day to start living the life of your dreams and be who you were meant to be.

Eternally Amy

 Join Best-selling author Amy Liz Harrison as she chats about being a sober mom of 8, her tips on writing books, deconstruction of faith while in recovery. 

The Sober Curator

Welcome to The Sober Curator Podcast, where ditching booze doesn’t mean ditching fun, pop culture, or your social life. Hosted by Alysse Bryson, each episode brings bold conversations, pop culture deep dives, and insider tips for thriving in a zero-proof lifestyle. From celeb interviews to zero-proof cocktails, expect laughs, honesty, and zero preachy vibes. Sober or sober-curious? Pull up a seat—this party’s just getting started!

Recovery Road

Bestselling author and CASAC Merrit Hartblay is bringing together the wellness and self-care communities to discuss issues of the day.

Soberful

Veronica Valli and Chip Somers are experts on recovery. Chip Somers was most recently described by Russell Brand in his book ‘Recovery’ as a ‘right social liability.’ Together they have been sober for almost 50 years and have a LOT of stories, messes, experience and occasionally helpful advice to share on living in sobriety.

Play It Forward

The Play It Forward Project (TPIFP) is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) whose objective is to bring awareness, educate & advocate the fentanyl/opioid crisis to the campus & community. We offer our listeners information on resources for help and recovery. Live Show every other Friday @1PM on WUSB STONY BROOK 90.1 & 107.3FM.

That Sober Guy

Shane Ramer is a speaker and coach who created That Sober Guy Podcast in 2014 to help men quit drinking and become better fathers, husbands, entrepreneurs and leaders.

Recovery Rocks

Co-hosted by recovery advocates Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara. Give them a couple microphones and you get the Recovery Rocks podcast, a new kind of discussion about the issues impacting those who struggle and recover.

A Sober Girls Guide

Jessica Jeboult is a Sober Girl. From health and fitness to relationships, dating and even sober sex. This hilariously witty and modern approach to an otherwise daunting subject is sure to give you some solid tips and tricks to changing your relationship with alcohol.

The Addicted Mind

“The Addicted Mind Podcast” offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.

Recovery Happy Hour

Recovery Happy Hour shares inspiring recovery stories of alcohol addiction and what kind of life lies beyond the bottle.

The Bubble Hour

The Bubble Hour is a weekly podcast hosted by recovery author and blogger, Jean McCarthy. The “Bubble” is what we use to stay safe and happy in sobriety (especially early sobriety). What do you put in YOUR bubble?

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Terrible, Thanks For Asking

“Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is a show by author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they’re really doing. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and almost always both.

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Inside Mental Health

Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms.

Sober Life Rocks

Whether you are sober, sober-ish, sober curious, or just don’t like heavy drinking, professional meetings and parties can be stressful. If you’ve ever felt alone at these events, join us to hear from people just like you who are bravely sharing their stories. On other episodes, we share tips for meaningful networking, explain the concept of sober inclusivity, and explore the world of alcohol-free options.

Play It Forward

The Play It Forward Project (TPIFP) is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) whose objective is to bring awareness, educate & advocate the fentanyl/opioid crisis to the campus & community. We offer our listeners information on resources for help and recovery.

The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast

 This podcast is hosted by Dr. Robert Duff, a psychologist who answers people’s questions related to mental health. Whether you want to learn about anxiety, depression, addiction, or just general aspects of life, this podcast communicates complicated topics in a straightforward way that’s easy to understand for all listeners looking for practical support with various things in their lives.

The Anxious Truth

Are you tired of nonsense information on anxiety disorders? The Anxious Truth podcast is your go-to when you feel overwhelmed and need support to work through your anxious feelings and get back to living your life. The podcast’s host, Drew, is a therapist-in-training who specializes in anxiety disorders, and he offers valuable insights that are easy to understand and apply.

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