Show Up and Stay | Sober Positive Workplace

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A recovery podcast to bridge the gap between healing from the substance and healing your life. We have some technology and science, but primarily storytelling and heart. We cover various topics related to finding sobriety and unlocking sustainable recovery. Topics include healing from substance use disorder, managing cravings, emotions in early sobriety, triggers, mental health, comorbidity, managing depression and anxiety, dopamine, the addicted brain, grounding, re-parenting, handling disappointment, substance grieving, acceptance, and more. Our current focus is on Sober Positive Workplace. 

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Are alcohol-free drinks for me? w/ Heather Lowe

Oct 01 2024 48 mins  
DeAnn Knighton and Heather Lowe discuss their experiences with sobriety and the benefits and potential challenges of navigating non-alcoholic social scenes. Heather shares her journey from a high-functioning drinker to a sober coach, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and the role of non-alcoholic drinks in maintaining sobriety. They highlight the need for awareness and u

Anxiety in recovery and the sober maze with Marin Nelson

May 07 2024 56 mins  
In this week's episode, DeAnn is joined by Marin Nelson, one of the original founding members of Soberforce and a current founding member of Sobrynth. They discuss the role of anxiety and depression in addiction and highlight the importance of normalizing the conversation around sobriety in the workplace. Key Discussion Points: * Marin Nelson shares her recovery journey and insight

What it means to build a Recovery Ready Workplace w/Cheryl Brown Merriwether

Feb 23 2024 35 mins  
Cheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CMCoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™(ICARE)Cheryl shares her personal story of growing up as an adult child of an alcoholic, facing challenges in her family of origin, and confronting her issues with codependency. Prevention Behavioral health merging brin

From self-betrayal to honest parenting and vulnerable leadership (w/ Steve Knapp of Through the Glass Recovery)

Jan 23 2024 41 mins  
Cross-over episode! Today, DeAnn is joined by half of the Through the Glass Recovery podcast team, Steve Knapp, to talk about sobriety, the workplace, and vulnerability. This is a candid conversation about difficult things that many are rarely willing to discuss with such self-awareness and humility. We are so grateful to Steve for sharing so much of himself here. It makes for an a

The power of sober community in the workplace (a conversation w/ Earl Murphy, Soberforce President)

Jan 16 2024 33 mins  
In this week's episode, DeAnn speaks with Earl Murphy. Earl is the current president of Soberforce, the peer-led sober community within Salesforce that was started during the pandemic. Conversation Includes: Earl's journey from deep entrenchment in drinking culture to leading a business resource group for sobriety at Salesforce.Soberforce at Salesforce creates inclusive space for r

Navigating non-alcoholic beverage options in recovery

Jan 08 2024 24 mins  
This week, co-founder Craig Knighton takes the host seat to interview DeAnn to discuss recent shared non-alcoholic experiences. The conversation considers trauma, triggers, and recovery impact. They are joined by a special guest who shares an alternative perspective on recovery and non-alcoholic beverage options. -Non-alcoholic options in a restaurant.-Alcohol triggers and inclusiv

Sober Positive Workplace | Dry January Episode Series Intro (feat. tattoos)

Jan 05 2024 11 mins  
Welcome to January and 2024. This episode introduces the content dropping in January. We have FIVE great interviews coming this month, including an episode when Craig interviews DeAnn about a recent shared experience that did not go as expected. Today's episode is a quick reflection episode to set that up, along with some foundation for the other upcoming interviews we are excited

Inclusion and peer recovery in the workplace (w/ Dr. Masica Jordan-Alston)

Sep 27 2023 20 mins  
In this week's episode, we connect with Dr. Masica Jordan-Alston of Jordan Peer Recovery. Dr. Jordan-Alston and her team have worked systematically to create change through diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for all, starting with peer recovery training and certification in every US state and internationally. She also has some powerful stories to share. Gaps in inclusi

Rite of passage: why is alcohol our go-to for adulting, sophistication and fun? (featuring Karolina Rzadkowolska)

Sep 19 2023 38 mins  
On this week's episode of our Sober Positive Workplace Series, DeAnn speaks with Karolina Rzadkowolska, author of "Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You". Karolina is a powerhouse in the alcohol-free movement. She has helped countless gray-area drinkers reconsider their relationship with alcohol. The episode discusses alcohol culture and its impact on the w

Alcohol Safe Workplace UK - Interview with founder of Choose Sunrise: Janet Hadley

Sep 11 2023 35 mins  
Host, DeAnn Knighton, and Janet Hadley, founder of Choose Sunrise (UK organization), review considerations for employers in building alcohol safety into their organizations Stigma and workplace. 7:37Reaching out to the gray area drinkers in the workplaceStigma is a result of our evolution to put people into groups, which is useful, but creates blind spots for gray areas."Drink Resp