Reframeable Podcast

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Frank as they welcome fellow Reframe coach Teri Katzenberger, a functional health and lifestyle wellness specialist who has been helping people build healthy, whole lives since 2005 and is celebrating 35 years of sobriety. Teri joined Reframe in December 2025 and brings both deep personal experience and a warm, no-nonsense coaching style to the conversation. This episode...

Join Coach Kevin, Coach Frank, and Reframer Arely — a freelance photographer, aspiring novelist, and perfume enthusiast from Los Angeles who found her way to a more present, creative life after realizing she wasn't a moderator. This episode explores how the simple habit of journaling can become a turning point in changing your relationship with alcohol. The conversation digs into why writing...

Join Coach Kevin, Coach Eric, and Reframer Nirvana: a married mom of four and artist from South Florida who first came to Reframe simply curious about the science of alcohol. This episode explores what happens when awareness, not a rock bottom, becomes the turning point. You'll hear about the heavy mental load of constantly counting drinks versus the freedom of taking things one "let&apo...

What does it actually take to change a belief you've held for years — that you need alcohol to unwind, to sleep, to survive a hard day? In this episode, Coach Kevin and Coach Frank sit down with Ray Carroll, a four-year Reframe community member, to explore what happens when education alone isn't enough and why the missing ingredient for so many people is simply asking for help. They dig...

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Eric as they sit down with Nadine — a librarian, mom of two, and Reframer with almost two and a half years alcohol-free — as she opens up about the double life she thought only she was living: the master's degree, the great job, the happy family on the outside, and the nightly blackouts no one knew about. Nadine doesn't sugarcoat it, and what comes through is a...

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Frank Spinelli — physician, trauma-informed coach, and Reframer — as Frank opens up about the journey that brought him to Reframe: a childhood trauma buried for decades, a pandemic that unraveled the life he'd carefully rebuilt, and the moment he woke up in his basement not remembering how he'd gotten there. Frank doesn't hold back and what comes through i...

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Eric Fischer as they sit down with Gina Welch — a  nurse practitioner with 26 years in healthcare, a Reframer (three years alcohol-free) — to talk about identity, escape, and the long work of becoming someone new. They dig into why heavy drinking is rarely about the drink (it's about what the drink lets you not feel), how working in an ER through COVID turned an alr...

Join Coach Kevin and Eric Fischer as they sit down to talk about identity, addiction, and the slow work of becoming someone new. They dig into why alcohol isn't usually the problem (it's the solution to one), how chronic pain, professional setbacks, and family stress can quietly fuel a drinking problem, and why so many high-achievers don't recognize addiction until it has them by th...

Join Coach Kevin and Frank as they sit down with longtime Reframer Max Miller — four and a half years sober, husband, father, and sales professional  to talk about the Sunday morning he decided to stop drinking and the life that followed. They dig into why alcohol isn't usually the problem (it's the solution to one), the science behind why recovery isn't a moral failing, and how sha...

Join Kevin with new co-hosts Frank Spinelli and Eric Fischer as they kick off a new chapter of the Reframeable Podcast. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and dive into the realities of behavior change, alcohol, and identity. They explore common misconceptions around addiction, why so many people struggle silently, and how shame and labels can keep us stuck. The conversation highl...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons engage in a powerful conversation with Kortney Olson, an international bodybuilding competitor and advocate for women's empowerment. They discuss Kortney's journey from struggling with body image and addiction to finding strength in recovery and empowering others. The conversation emphasizes the importance o...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into the journey of Grant Caunter, the founder of State of Play Brewing, New Zealand's pioneering zero-alcohol brewery. From his early days at Heineken to becoming a 'beerpreneur,' Grant shares his transformative story of personal growth and innovation in the competitive world of non-alcoholic beverages. Discover how Grant's passion...

Join Emma and Kevin in this special "Ask Us Anything" episode where they tackle your burning questions about navigating life without alcohol. From dealing with cravings and social situations to maintaining relationships and setting realistic goals, they cover it all with humor and honesty. Whether you're curious about the journey to sobriety or mindful moderation, or looking for pra...

In this episode, Kevin and Emma embark on a tangent-filled quest to discuss the challenges and strategies for navigating social situations during Dry/Damp July (or anytime of the year). They share personal anecdotes and insights while exploring the importance of preparation, understanding personal motivations for reducing alcohol consumption, dealing with peer pressure, and emphasizing the signifi...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons engage in a heartfelt conversation with Jen Hirst, founder of Lighthouse Sobriety. Jen shares her transformative journey from alcohol dependency to empowerment, emphasizing the importance of community, self-discovery, and redefining fun in sobriety as well as emotional regulation, and the importance of daily habits. S...

In this conversation, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons dive deep with Kari Nautique as she shares her transformative journey from alcohol to empowerment, highlighting the importance of community support, purpose, and service in recovery. She discusses the impact of alcohol on her life and relationships, her experiences swimming with sharks as a metaphor for facing fears, and the lessons learne...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons engage in a deep conversation with Rosamund Dean, author of 'Mindful Drinking' and 'Reconstruction'. They explore Rosamund's personal journey with alcohol, particularly in the context of motherhood and her experience with breast cancer. The discussion highlights the societal pressures surround...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, Meredith Brierly shares her inspiring journey from a corporate advertising executive to a sober health coach. With 13 years of sobriety, she discusses the challenges and triumphs of her recovery journey, the importance of community support, and how she navigates sobriety as a parent. The conversation emphasizes that sobriety is not just about abstaining...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons are joined by Megan Wilcox, founder of the Sobah Sistahs Empowerment Club. They discuss the journey of sobriety, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle. Megan shares her personal story of recovery, the challenges she faced, and how she turned her life a...

In this episode of The Reframeable Podcast , Emma Simmons sits down with Hilary Carver for a deeply honest and empowering conversation about wellness, mindfulness, and the evolving relationship many women have with alcohol. Hilary shares her personal transformation—navigating post-surgery recovery, fitness setbacks, and the mental health impacts of alcohol. Together, they explore what it means to...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, host Kevin Bellack speaks with Kat Rhadans, a mother of five and addiction recovery advocate. Kat shares her personal journey of struggling with alcohol addiction, the impact it had on her family, her path to sobriety, and the stigma surrounding female alcoholics. Her initiative 'No Wine in the Carpool Line' takes aim at changing the narrative...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, Kevin Bellack and Jerry Henderson explore the gap between how we present ourselves to the world and how we feel internally, emphasizing the importance of self-love and understanding shame. Jerry shares his personal story of overcoming addiction and the transformative power of radical self-acceptance. The conversation delves into practical strategies for...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons engage with Craig Ballantyne, known as the "world's most disciplined man". The conversation explores the multifaceted relationship individuals have with alcohol, anxiety, and personal discipline. Craig shares his journey from being a binge drinker to overcoming anxiety and ultimately quitting alcohol. H...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons discuss the complexities of traveling and vacationing without alcohol. They explore how vacations often serve as a 'hall pass' for drinking, the impact of alcohol on travel experiences, and the benefits of enjoying travel without the focus on drinking.  The Reframeable podcast is brought to you by the Refram...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons welcome STATiC, a musician and recovery advocate, who shares his journey of sobriety and personal growth. The conversation delves into STATiC's experiences with addiction, his later-in-life diagnosis of ADHD and autism, and the importance of self-love and community support in recovery. STATiC is someone who bring...