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The Sober Creative Podcast
In this live Substack series, I explore intimate conversations with people navigating their sobriety journeys. Each episode highlights personal transformations, practical strategies, and the unexpected creative advantages of clear-minded living. These uplifting discussions reveal how sobriety enhances artistic expression, business success, and personal fulfillment. Join us to discover how these individuals are finding greater authenticity, purpose, and creative power through sobriety…
Episodes
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 014 - When Sobriety Becomes Your Creative Superpower: A Conversation with Author Jules Cazedessus
Sometimes the most profound creative breakthroughs come not from what we add to our lives, but from what we courageously remove. Jules Cazedessus, author of…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 013 - When Music Becomes Medicine: A 17-Year Journey from Addiction to Artistic Clarity
The most powerful creative transformations often begin in the darkest moments. For composer and arranger Matthew Goinz, that moment came staring at an empty…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 012 - From Shame to Story: How Writing Became the Bridge to Recovery
When Kimberly Kearns woke up that November morning in 2020, hungover and filled with self-loathing after another night she couldn't fully remember, she made a…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 011 - From Rock Bottom to Relationship Mastery: How One DUI Changed Everything
The Story Behind the Transformation Nick Neve's journey reads like a cautionary tale that transforms into a beacon of hope. In 2013, he was broke, burnt out…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 010 - When Slowing Down Becomes a Radical Act: Finding Freedom Through Contemplative Creativity
In a world obsessed with productivity and endless achievement, Libby Walkup has discovered something revolutionary: the power of stopping time. As the creative…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 009 - When Everything Falls Apart: The Wisdom of Staying Awake Through Life's Breaking Points
Five years ago, Ryan Conklin stood at the intersection of devastating loss and profound possibility. His dream job eliminated. His identity shattered…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 008 - Finding Your Creative Voice Without the Noise: A Raw Conversation on Sobriety and Storytelling
The conversation that changes everything often starts with admitting the one truth we've been running from. For Katie MacBride, that moment came at 23, in a…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 006 - When Resistance Becomes Your Greatest Teacher: How One Artist Broke Through a 10-Year Creative Block
What do you do when you have all the skills to create art, but can't bring yourself to pick up a brush? When success in your creative career feels hollow…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 005 - When Sobriety Awakens Your Creative Fire: A Conversation with Edward Zaydelman
This week, I sat down with Edward Zaydelman, who's spent over 20 years building intentional communities in Costa Rica while navigating his own journey with…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 004 - The Path of Compassion: How Ellie Nova Found Freedom Beyond Alcohol
In this episode of Clear Conversations: Creative Minds in Sobriety, I had the privilege of speaking with Ellie Nova, a sober coach, mentor, and writer whose…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 003 - From Escape to Enlightenment: How Sobriety Fuels Authentic Creativity
In my latest episode of Clear Conversations, I sat down with Kaitlyn Ramsay, whose journey from corporate burnout to spiritual guide exemplifies how sobriety…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 002 - Finding Freedom in Focus: How Sobriety Unleashed Paul Sanders' Creative Vision
In this powerful conversation with former Times picture editor Discover Still By Paul Sanders, we explore the profound connection between sobriety…
The Sober Creative PodcastEpisode 001 - Creative Boundaries & Rhythms: How Ula Builds a Sustainable Creative Practice
In this first episode of Clear Conversations: Creative Minds in Sobriety (title was recently rebranded from Focal Points), I spoke with Ula, a photographer and…