Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast

An internationally recognized clinician, organizational consultant, lecturer, and author, Dr. Covington is a pioneer in the field of addiction and trauma. For more than 35 years, she has created gender-responsive and trauma-informed programs and services for use in public, private and institutional settings. Her extensive experience includes consulting for and developing programs for numerous U.S. and international agencies and designing women’s services at the Betty Ford Center. Dr. Covington has also developed programs for people in criminal justice settings and has conducted seminars for behavioral health professionals, community organizations, criminal justice professionals and recovery groups in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Iceland, Brazil, and New Zealand. She has published extensively, including twelve gender-responsive, trauma-informed treatment curricula. Dr. Covington wrote the first manualized treatment program for substance use disorder treatment and authored the best-selling book, A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps, which has a new 30th Anniversary edition. Her latest book is the well-received Hidden Healers: The Unexpected Way Women Help Each Other Survive Prison. In this episode, we discuss: To learn more about Dr. Covington's work, please see the links below: Website: www.stephaniecovington.com Instagram: @StephanieCovingtonOfficial A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps, 2nd edition (book, workbook and facilitator guide): https://www.stephaniecovington.com/books/bookstore/a-womans-way-through-the-twelve-steps-2nd-edition/ Hidden Healers: The Unexpected Ways Women in Prison Help Each Other Survive: https://www.stephaniecovington.com/books/bookstore/hidden-healers-the-unexpected-ways-women-in-prison-help-each-other-survive/ __ Sun & Moon Sober Living Join our online membership community: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Find out more the Spring Sober Women's Retreat: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/spring-mountain-retreat Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Becky Vollmer is a speaker, yoga teacher, and creator of You Are Not Stuck, a movement that empowers people to pursue the lives they most deeply desire. She guides a global community on social media that is several hundred thousand strong, teaches online courses about empowerment and choice, and leads sold-out programs that combine movement, breathwork, self-exploration, and action planning at yoga and wellness centers across the country. A former newspaper journalist, Becky writes on topics including personal growth, relationships, mental health and wellness, mindfulness, meditation, and spirituality. She also is a leading voice in the sobriety and recovery community. Becky lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, their four children, three pets, and more flowers that one person should be allowed. In this episode, we discuss: To connect with Becky and learn more about her work: website: youarenotstuck.com IG: @youarenotstuck __ Sun & Moon Sober Living Join our online membership community: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Find out more the Spring Sober Women's Retreat: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/spring-mountain-retreat Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

RJ Zimmerman is a This Naked Mind certified coach, podcast host and proud father of 2. With over 10 years of sobriety under his belt, RJ is passionate about helping others find freedom from alcohol and fostering connection within the sober community. In this episode, we discuss: To connect with RJ & learn more about his work: Website: www.untappedkeg.com/ IG: @untappedkeg ____ Sun & Moon Sober Living Join our online membership community: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Find out more the Spring Sober Women's Retreat: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/spring-mountain-retreat Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Oliver Browne is a qualified Mountain Leader and the Founder of True Summit Adventures. He has competed in many marathons, duathlons and climbed many mountains of 4, 5 and 6,000m including European Classics, Mont Blanc and Grand Paradiso, Andean Classics, Vallunaraju, Cotopaxi, Antisana and Chimborazo, Toubkal and Kilimanjaro in Africa, Lobuche East and Mera Peak in Nepal as well as touching Camp 3 on Mount Everest in Spring 2021, before becoming unwell with Covid19. 6 weeks after leaving hospital in Kathmandu he won the NOMAN, Barcelona to Ibiza rowing race in 93 hours and came second in the 2022 edition of the Talisker Atlantic Challenge in the 8th fastest time of all time. In this episode, we discuss: To connect with Oliver & learn more: Website: https://www.truesummitadventures.com/ Instagram: @truesummitadventures __ Sun & Moon Sober Living Join our online membership community: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Find out more the Spring Sober Women's Retreat: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/spring-mountain-retreat Join the waitlist for the 2025 Nepal Retreat: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/retreat-waitlist Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Rachel Bilski is a qualified yoga therapist, manager of the UK’s national PTSD charity, supervisor to yoga therapists in training and philosophy lecturer for The Minded Institute, one of the leading Yoga Therapy institutions worldwide. "I began living yoga and mindfulness after a life-changing retreat helped shift me out of chronic depression and debilitating anxiety. Little did I know at the time that these conditions were in fact expressions of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD); probably why a decade of Prozac and talking therapy did little other than make me feel completely inadequate as a human being. Broken beyond repair." In this honest and insightful conversation, Rachel shares how she found healing through a somatic approach to recovery from C-PTSD. Today, Rachel's mission is to empower others to discover their own innate capacity for healing, growth and personal transformation. In this wide ranging conversation, we discuss: Visit the links below to connect with Rachel and learn more about her work: Website: www.downtoearthyogatherapy.com Instagram: @downtoearth.yogatherapy ___ Join the Spring Hiking Retreat in Colorado: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/spring-mountain-retreat/ Follow Sun & Moon Sober Living on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Brooke Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, the founder of Functional Sobriety, and the author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink. After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol. Her approach results in improved brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health, and hormone balance. Her launch of Functional Sobriety led to the development of her online community, the Functional Sobriety Network, and several online programs with members across the globe. Functional Sobriety offers the first-ever custom supplement program for the sober and sober-curious. As a motivational speaker, Dr. Brooke helps to spread the word about functional nutrition, alcohol-free wellness, and the power of sobriety. Links: Website: www.functionalsobriety.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrookescheller/?hl=en Book Website: www.functionalsobriety.com/book Amazon: How to Eat to Change How You Drink – https://a.co/d/6hjCXTE ____ Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community: Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Scott Strode, sober for over 25 years, is the Executive Director of The Phoenix, a transformational nonprofit he founded in 2006. The Phoenix harnesses the power of connection to ignite a movement that’s changing how society looks at addiction and recovery. The Phoenix provides free programs both in-person and virtually, across the globe, including yoga, climbing, music, CrossFit, art, and more. The only cost to participate is 48 hours of sobriety. Scott says, “It might be the activity that brings someone in, but it’s the community of sober friendships that keeps them coming back.” This spark of hope for recovery, that Scott himself experienced, has continued to grow and help thousands rise from addiction. Not limited to those in recovery, The Phoenix movement is for anyone who has been impacted by substance use disorder — because the solution to the addiction crisis lives in all of us. This is our movement! To learn more, or to connect with The Phoenix community, volunteer, or donate, please go to thephoenix.org. Download The Phoenix App to explore virtual and online events. __ Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community: Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Ashish Kothari is the author of Hardwired for Happiness and the Founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, a Boulder-based company focused on helping individuals and organizations catalyze human flourishing to unlock their full potential. Prior to this venture, he was Partner with McKinsey, based in Denver focused on leadership development at scale, top team effectiveness and helping companies drive organizational change especially in context of transformations. To learn more, visit: https://happinesssquad.com/ __ Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community: Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Pamela Rueda Recovery Mentor | Speaker | Latina Mental Health Advocate Certified Recovery Coach, SHE RECOVERS Coach (English/Spanish) Born in Mexico, Pamela survived armed violence at a young age. Upon moving to the U.S., she struggled with cultural uprooting and immigration trauma. To cope, she dove into alcohol and toxic relationships, resulting in decades of addiction. In 2009, she got sober and in 2017, she began the journey of healing from codependency and PTSD. Today, Pamela’s mission is to help humans get free from the patterns that keep them voiceless and small. Through compassion, clarity, and ownership, she empowers them to recover their voice and reclaim the pen that writes their story. She sees recovery as the path “back home to our heart and the door to our (r)evolution.” You can find Pamela’s mentorship on her platform, My Badass Recovery, and on Insight Timer. Access Pamela's resources: Site: https://www.mybadassrecovery.com/ Courses: https://www.mybadassrecovery.com/courses_main Free Mentorship call: https://www.mybadassrecovery.com/mentorship Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-badass-recovery/id1567445631 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mybadassrecovery/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/mybadassrecovery __ Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community: Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Kimberly Owens is a photographer and writer based in New York City. Originally from Arizona and a graduate of University of Oregon, she has called NYC home for 9 years. It wasn’t until the death of her sister six years ago that Kimberly started realizing her creative pursuits needed an outlet beyond her corporate life, in which Dear Lady June was born. Kimberly finds her purpose through seeing the light in others with her lens and writing about how grief has impacted her life. As of 7 months ago, she chose sobriety in hopes to further help her heart heal her grief and find deeper meaning. Website: https://www.dearladyjune.com/ IG: @dearladyjune __ Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community: Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Chelsea Roff is the Founder and Director of Eat Breathe Thrive. A yoga therapist, researcher, and educator, she has spent nearly a decade pioneering integrative health programs for people with mental health challenges. In 2011, Roff offered the first Yoga for Eating Disorders program to clients at a treatment center where she had once been treated for anorexia. This later became the heart of Eat Breathe Thrive: a seven-week program that combines yoga, meditation, and psychoeducation to help people recover from eating disorders. Two years later, she raised $50,000 in fifty days to kickstart Eat Breathe Thrive. Since its inception, she has brought the program to scale in thirty-two U.S states and seven countries. Prior to her work in the charitable sector, Chelsea worked as a researcher and grant writer in a psychoneuroimmunology laboratory. Her early research focused on how yoga affects the immune systems of people with HIV/AIDs and cancer. She is currently overseeing a multi-study research initiative on yoga in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, which includes two randomized controlled trials. In 2020, Chelsea took on an additional role as Director for the Give Back Yoga Foundation UK. She is currently spearheading an initiative to bring therapeutic yoga programs to scale in healthcare systems in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. Chelsea is an avid swimmer and triathlete, and in her spare time studies Arabic and travels in her campervan. To access the Yoga & Recovery Symposium: https://give-back-yoga-foundation.thinkific.com/courses/yoga-and-recovery-symposium-2023 __ Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community: Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Retreat Waitlist: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/retreat-waitlist Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Tim Westbrook is the Founder & CEO of Camelback Recovery, an organization with an impressive track record in helping individuals achieve lifelong sobriety. Tim is not only a survivor of substance addiction but also a passionate advocate for recovery. With a background in business and a Master's in Addiction Counseling, Tim's story is a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of community. Website: https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/ Instagram: @camelbackrecovery ___ Connect with our Sun & Moon Sober Living community: Join the Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Retreat Waitlist: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/retreat-waitlist Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode: Poet, author, and public speaker Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara) is the award-winning author/editor of ten books. Their debut novel, Borrowed Body, won the 2006 Mind Book of the Year Award. They co-authored the award-winning book Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction. And authored Detox Your Heart Meditations for Emotional Trauma. They are one of the founding facilitators of Dr. Gabor's Mate's Compassionate Inquiry, and have curated ten conversations on the Psychedelics as a Path to Freedom: A New Frontier for Mental Health Treatment Their most recent book, published in 2020, I Am Still Your Negro: An Homage to James Baldwinhas won critical acclaim. They began writing as an international correspondent covering Aboriginal deaths in custody and land rights in Australia. They are a senior teacher in the Triratna Buddhist Community and one of the leading African descent voices in the field of mindfulness for addiction. In 2024 A First Aid Kit for The mind: Working with habitual behaviours will be published. They work as an international public speaker and professional trainer in the field of mindfulness approaches for addiction and trauma. They live on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, and can be found online at valeriemason-john.com ___ See links below to join the Sun & Moon Community and learn more about upcoming events: Retreat Waitlist: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/retreat-waitlist Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Welcome back to the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast! Below are the links mentioned in the intro: Retreat Waitlist: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/retreat-waitlist Virtual Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Episode 77: The Elephant in the Room with Kezia Calvert In this episode, we discuss: Kezia is the founder of her creative business, Kezia Calvert Creative where she guides people on a journey of self-discovery through writing. Many of Kezia's students are in recovery, and people from all paths and programs are welcome. Kezia's writing workshops are safe spaces for people to find their place of belonging in the world. Kezia utilizes a variety of techniques including writing prompts, sharing and witnessing, group discussions and debates, among others. Kezia is also passionate about her own writing projects such as her space on Substack. When she's not busy putting pen to paper Kezia is a busy wife and mother of two (one of whom is a newborn!). She loves fitness, being outdoors, and reading. You can find out more about Kezia and her work at: www.keziacalvertcreative.com and on IG @thesoberelephantchronicles __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Founder and CEO of Wired For Addiction®, Dr. Evelyn Higgins is a recognized international expert in the epidemiology of addiction. As a Certified Addictionologist, Diplomate of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders, and Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts specializing in pain management, Dr. Higgins has had the honor of advising the U.S. Surgeon General, producing and hosting a Gracie Award winning nationally syndicated health and wellness terrestrial radio program, and serving as a 1996 Olympic Team Doctor and Olympic torch bearer. With 35 years in clinical practice, Dr. Higgins has designated over 16 years to Research and Development in the science of addiction recovery. A TEDx Speaker (her TEDx Talk can be found here), panelist at the 2022 International Society of Substance Use Professionals Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the 2022 International Gambling Conference in Auckland, New Zealand, and a 2021 Nominee for Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Innovators in Healthcare, Dr. Higgins finds herself at the nexus of epigenetics, neuroscience, and addiction. To learn more, visit: https://www.wiredforaddiction.com/ __ To join the Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Follow on IG @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Donny Starkins is an international yoga instructor, mindfulness teacher, speaker, personal development coach and host of the Comeback Stories podcast. As a former D1 Baseball player, his journey into mindfulness and personal Development started after seven knee operations and an addiction to pain killers. He has been sober for over 10 years and now helps others get unstuck, find purpose, and live a more present life. See the links below to connect with Donny and learn more about his work: Website: https://donnystarkins.com/ Instagram: @donny_starkins Podcast: Comeback Stories _ To join the Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Follow on IG @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Ashleigh Butterss is a well-being mentor and the creator and host of Behind The Smile – a recovery podcast designed to expose and remove the stigma around mental health, trauma and addiction. After making the decision to get sober in 2020, Ash set out on a mission, quitting her corporate job and diving deeply into the world of self-development and recovery. Her mission is to smash through the stereotype that surrounds addiction and to help people live a fulfilled life connected to their purpose. Website: https://www.ashbutterss.com/ Instagram: @ashbutterss Podcast: Behind the Smile __ To join the Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Follow on IG @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we explore: Dr. Steve Dansiger is a master EMDR Therapist and provider of EMDR Training and Advanced Topics Courses with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness, and is a pioneer in the Buddhist recovery field. He is the creator and founder of the MET(T)A Protocol (Mindfulness and EMDR Treatment Template for Agencies) which utilizes both Buddhist psychology and EMDR therapy to create an agency's primary clinical practice system. He is the author of Clinical Dharma: A Path for Healers and Helpers, EMDR Therapy and Mindfulness for Trauma-Focused Care (coauthored with Jamie Marich), Mindfulness for Anger Management and also coauthored Trauma and the 12 Steps: A Trauma Responsive Workbook and Trauma and the 12 Steps: Daily Meditations & Reflections - both companion pieces to the updated Trauma and the 12 Steps by Dr. Jamie Marich, for which he wrote the foreword. His most recent book (with Dr. Marich) is Healing Addiction with EMDR Therapy: A Trauma Focused Guide. He blogs and podcasts on topics related to mental health, recovery, and mindfulness. Besides maintaining a private practice in Los Angeles, he travels internationally speaking and teaching on Buddhist mindfulness, EMDR therapy, the MET(T)A Protocol, trauma, Buddhist approaches to treating mental health issues, and clinician self-care. He has been practicing Buddhist mindfulness for over 30 years (including a one year residency at a Zen monastery), and teaches dharma classes regularly in Los Angeles and other centers internationally. Learn more about Dr. Steve Dansiger at his website: http://www.drdansiger.com/ In this episode, we speak about the new edition of Trauma and the 12-Steps: a Trauma Responsive Workbook now available for pre-order. __ To join the Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Follow on IG @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode, we discuss: Jeremy Lipkowitz is a meditation teacher, coach, and digital habits expert on a mission to empower men to reclaim their minds, thrive in relationships, and live with integrity. Featured in Men's Health Magazine and Livestrong, his impactful work includes helping men overcome porn addiction and live with purpose. With over a decade of teaching experience, Jeremy created the Unhooked Recovery program, which offers a 30-day reboot for addiction. Having triumphed over addiction himself through mindfulness meditation, he's shared techniques globally, including at universities, recovery centers, and organizations, such as Microsoft and The United Nations. With Genetics and Genomics degrees and progress towards a Duke University PhD, Jeremy transitioned fully to mindfulness teaching in 2015. Trained as a Buddhist monk and ICF-certified Executive Coach, he blends science, spirituality, and self-compassion for self-mastery and high performance living. Website: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/ Podcast: Unhooked: A Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast IG: @jeremylipkowitz __ To join the Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Follow on IG @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

In this episode: Sober mom advocate Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere and have been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others. She is also a contributing writer to the Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller So God Made a Mother. Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction and mental health. She is a recipient of the Windfelt Inspire Award by the Dry Society Social Club, as well as 2x winner of Red Tricycle's Spoke Challenge for best writing. She lives in Reno, Nevada, with her husband and two children. Website: https://www.celesteyvonne.com/ Instagram @theultimatemomchallenge Order Celeste's New Book: It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture __ To join the Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/ Follow on IG @sunandmoon.soberliving __ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment