The Sober Experience

Welcome to a raw and honest conversation about life lived on the edge, where music, rock star admiration, addiction, and street living collide. I'm your host, and today I'm going to take you on a harrowing journey of my past - one that’s filled with sex, drugs, and rock and roll, and how it all spiraled down into a pit of just drugs and alcohol. Join me as I share stories of my rebelliou...

What might be more challenging than recovery itself, you ask? Try navigating the intricate landscape of dating and relationships within the recovery community! This episode is packed with riveting discussions, powerful personal stories and practical strategies to help you dodge the pitfalls that come with relationships in this unique environment. In a deep dive into the controversial practice of 1...

Ever wondered how music can evoke emotions and bring people together, even when you don't understand the lyrics? Join me as I reflect on my love for classic salsa and reggaeton, and how growing up in a festive Puerto Rican household has shaped my musical preferences. I also share how my partner's different tastes in music opened my eyes to the unique experiences and perspectives that mak...

Happy Father's Day! Ever wondered what it's like to attend the Coney Island Mermaid Parade? Join me as I share my exhilarating experience of participating in this vibrant event for the first time. Dressed up with the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, we marched alongside a drum battalion and even made an offering to the Sea Goddess, all culminating in a magical dance in the rain on the beach...

What if you could harness the power of decision-making to transform your sobriety journey? Join us as we explore the crucial role of being decisive and dedicated to healthier choices in order to fully benefit from recovery programs like AA. We also tackle the concept of "terminal uniqueness" and how it can keep people from the support and community they need during their journey towards...

Do you ever feel like you're not good enough, or that your life is a sham? We've all been there, and in this powerful episode, we tackle that inner voice of self-doubt and hypocrisy head-on. Join us as we share personal experiences and discuss how to take positive steps in our lives, even when it's uncomfortable. We'll help you face the challenges you're hiding from and ho...

Hello Family !! For us humility is learning to give space for yourself and everyone else to be human. That definition came from countless times of having egg on my face. So now I pray for The Lord to help me more when I am right than when I'm wrong. ENJOY !!  Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family.  In this weeks episode I explore the concept of having good ideas or intentions but then executing them the wrong or hurtful way. Can you identify or even forgive someone who has done that once you come to understand that they were trying to love and help you ? ENJOY !! Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family !! This episode I work through me falling into a sad hole for a few days and working out of it..it was enlightening as always. Peace & Love !! Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family, here we dive into some examples of where our initial impulses as people in recovery are typically harmful..but over time they flip to beneficial behaviors.  ENJOY !! Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family. In this episode we talk about evolution of self and thoughts and ideas and how we can stay true the new and best version of yourself while acknowledging the older one.  Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family. I spent a few days cultivating some situations to be mad at..and then I pulled the pin. Emotional hangovers are real. But we made it :)   Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family !! Just back from Indy, battled a few Demons, made some friends and showed love. Recovery Wins !!  Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family, here we talk about different perspectives with regard to handling new relationships in both business and life. Not all money is good money..but can you do good with bad money ?   Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family !! This episode dives into service for others, self reflection and love the hard way and also ways to show up for the folks you look up to. Enjoy !! Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family. I made it through the gauntlet and became a Coney Island Polar Bear !! This is also a recap of my week and how I am adjusting my outlook going forward with everything that is going on with the aliens and the political spectrum. Enjoy !!! Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Good Morning Family. This week I tap in on Super Bowl Sunday for a quick episode about the weeks events, disregarding judgements and how to better spend this time on earth. Enjoy !! Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family. Here is another update on life with Covid, BPD and Recovery in one week...sheesh !! ENJOY  Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Polar Bear Mike is an NYPD officer who knows all sides of the addiction coin up front and personal. An advocate for policy change when it comes to policing inner city neighborhoods and the systematic changes necessary for evolution. Links below for how you can get involved and being that it's Black History Month.. we give a salute to Dr. King for the intro seeing that Mike is continuing in th...

Hello Family !! Here I walk through those moments where a right turn or left turn can change everything and while our life is the sum of a collection of those moments that lead us to this very one..without a chance to double back with analysis we will continue to walk in circles.  Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family..here I go into some spiritual ramblings on how I look and find God and where the spiritual life takes me. Some small reflections on Danny and also making sober choices. Thanks !! Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family, Danny from season 1 is back !! Last we spoke with him he just celebrated his first year of recovery and now in the last year, he has had to go through a few " first's " and make it through without picking up and growing. He has continued his art and music and we added some links here for you guys to support him. BLESS UP !!! https://soundcloud.com/daniel-litwack https:...

Hello Family, lord knows I was born a ramblin hombre. I go into parts of my Trip with the young Prince, hipsters galore and you know I have to take a shot at the President and my other kids...some things change but nothings changed !! ENJOY  Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Hello Family !!! Happy New Year !! Here we meet the good lad Frank The Tank. He has been a staple in recovery out on Staten Island and other parts of Brooklyn. He is a solid guy with and incredible story that has more ups and downs than the Cyclone at Coney Island. ENJOY !!! Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSoberExperience See you on the flipside !!

Here we meet the good brother Matt. Rap name Hectik. He is a soldier in the game of recovery, honesty, humility and self examination. He leaves no stone unturned both in his life story and music. You can find links to his music below. ENJOY !!! https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hectik/290141919 https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Zz2SVf01L9DrwZs9gHhwh Follow us and listen on our Youtube page. https:/...