Sober Spill
Blending real conversations, humor, and expert insight to support people in recovery, families, and those looking for inspiration. Powered by Mountainside. Reach out with comments or inquiries at mountainsidepodcast@mountainside.com
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One Day at a Time: Pat’s Journey Through Addiction, 9/11 & Sobriety | Sober Spill Ep 67 (opens the original)
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In this Recovery Month and 9/11 special, Isabel sits down with Pat McCarthy to talk about Pat’s emotional, and unforgettable story of addiction and recovery. Pat opens up about how alcoholism nearly destroyed his life and how his turning point—September 11, 2001—set him on a path to lasting sobriety. From his days chasing Grateful Dead shows to becoming a leader in recovery support, Pat shares the lessons, laughs, and love that come with sobriety. Now, decades later, he’s built a life filled wit
Can You Get Addicted to Weed? Teen Addiction & Drug Use | Sober Spill Ep 66 (opens the original)
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When does teenage experimentation with weed become something more serious? In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Jessica and Nate to explore teen cannabis use, addiction, anxiety, and the warning signs families often struggle to recognize. Nate shares his own experience of becoming dependent on marijuana as a young teen and how his substance use eventually progressed to Xanax and opioids, while Jessica offers a clinical perspective on why anxiety, depression, peer pressure, identit
What’s Really Driving Teen Anxiety? Screens, Cannabis & the Brain | Ep 65 (opens the original)
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Why are so many teens struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, and motivation? In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Dr. Ashwinni to explore what may be contributing to today’s adolescent mental health crisis — from excessive screen time, social media, isolation, and disrupted sleep to cannabis use and other forms of self-medication. They discuss the developing teenage brain, why young people may turn to substances to cope with anxiety or depression, how cannabis can aff
The Surprising Psychology Behind Addiction & Parenting | Sober Spill Ep 64 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with psychologist Dr. Ben Bernstein of Redwood Psychology Group for an honest conversation about parenting, addiction, technology, and mental health. They explore why cocaine use is rising again, how gaming and social media are changing adolescent brains, what parents often get wrong when trying to help struggling teens, and why listening matters more than lecturing. Dr. Bernstein also shares how his background in improv comedy shaped the way he pra
We Compiled Our Best Moments Just for You | Sober Spill Ep 63 (opens the original)
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Buckle up for this special mashup episode of Sober Spill — a jaw-dropping compilation of the most authentic, funniest, and most unforgettable moments from the podcast so far! We're pulling back the curtain on our wildest confessions, hardest truths, and lighthearted laughs- all remixed into one binge-worthy episode. Whether you're new here or a day-one listener, this highlight reel captures everything that makes Sober Spill the show you can't stop talking about. Kick back, relax, and enjoy our b
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