I Love Being Sober

Addiction may bring you to your rock bottom, but it does not mean jumping back is impossible. Learn how to find your path to recovery and love yourself all over again with bestselling author and podcaster Arlina Allen. She joins Tim Westbrook to share how she helps redefine the recovery process through her Sober Life School , her book The 12 Step Guide for Skeptics , and The One Day at a Time Reco...

The era of saying "you got yourself here, now get yourself out" is over—the true future of data-driven addiction recovery is paved with objective science. Tim Westbrook, MS welcomes  Dr. Evelyn Higgins , a certified addictionologist, former Olympic team doctor, and founder of  Wired BioHealth™ , who is moving the entire field past its stigmatized, trial-and-error past. Dr. Higgins dives into how u...

How do you turn 35 years of absorbed pain and rage into peace? It all starts with the radical act of healing from shame and complex trauma. Tim Westbrook sits down with his personal therapist, Ken Wells, a nationally recognized expert in treating sex addiction, intimacy disorders, compulsive behaviors, and trauma. Ken shares his raw journey from a cult-like childhood, abuse, and clinical depressio...

Deep personal healing requires facing the self with as much courage as one faces the world. Former US Senator and trailblazing military leader Martha McSally , the first American female fighter pilot and the first to command a US Fighter Squadron, shares her raw, intimate story of navigating profound loss, emotional volatility, and a painful cycle of abuse that began after the death of her father...

You must know the right type of depression that a person is going through to provide them with appropriate treatments – but not with TMS. Tim Westbrook, MS sits down with Dr. Robbie Westerman , who breaks down how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation works even without knowing someone's exact medication or diagnosis. He explains how TMS rebalances neurotransmitters without limitations of traditional...

Ketamine therapy has become a turning point for many who once believed change was impossible—and for Chad McLean , it opened the door that changed everything. After years of addiction, trauma, and self-destruction following a devastating military accident, Chad found healing and clarity through his recovery journey and the transformative effects of ketamine therapy. He shares how this experience h...

Embracing your most authentic version is not about adding things to yourself, but instead removing everything that is not you. Through healing and mindfulness, unleashing the real you is possible. Joining Tim Westbrook, MS is composer and musician Jason Campbell , who guides people on cultivating awareness, emotional balance, and peace through the power of breath and presence. He shares his work a...

Sobriety does not only free you from your addictions – it can also level up your entrepreneurship approach. Tim Westbrook is joined by Narelle Gorman , a powerhouse business strategist and global speaker in long-term recovery. She explains how her recovery journey plays a huge role in building her purpose-driven brand and maintaining her integrity despite the many challenges along the way. Narelle...

Healing is more than just treating your wounds or feeling better. By going beyond surface-level fixes, you also address your biggest internal suffering. Joining Tim Westbrook in this insightful conversation is practitioner, speaker, and founder of Breakthrough Performance and Rehab Wesley Kress. He dispels the myth of the "inaccurate body" and the right way to deal with unresolved trauma, the most...

The recovery journey is not just about yourself, but also about making ripples to change other people's lives for the better. Tim Westbrook sits down with Matthew Handy, who shares how he is paying forward as a recovery leader after everything he went through. Breaking down his philosophy of "debt of recovery," he explains how he used his first-hand experience with addiction treatments to build th...

Everything begins and ends with your gut health, from your daily mood to the body's ability to heal itself. Tim Westbrook explores this interesting topic with global educator and keynote speaker Dr. Donese Worden, NMD . She explores the gut-brain connection that directly impacts a person's mental health, which is especially crucial for someone recovering from addiction. Dr. Donese breaks down prac...

Recovery isn't just about sobriety—it's about rebuilding identity, regulating the nervous system, and learning how to live with radical honesty. Automotive business owner and radio personality Dave Riccio , also known as the "Automotive Therapist," joins to share how his journey through sex addiction, multiple sclerosis, and deep-rooted shame became a path to healing. As co-host of Bumper to Bumpe...

Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) the revolutionary mental health treatment you've been hearing about, or just another fad? Dr. Robert Westerman , a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a seriously powerful backstory from Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness , joins Tim Westbrook to cut through the BS and give it to us straight. In this episode, we ditch the medical jargon and get real...

Personalized parent coaching and effective intervention strategies offer a vital lifeline for families grappling with addiction, paving the way for hope and healing. In this episode, we're honored to feature Christopher Doyle , the dedicated Founder of Why Intervention , who brings an authentic and deeply compassionate perspective to the complexities of addiction recovery. Chris, a retired New Yor...

Psychiatric nurse practitioners are revolutionizing mental health care from the inside out—and Dr. Lindsay Hill is at the forefront of this movement. With a dual lens as both clinician and entrepreneur, she shares how nurse practitioners can lead the next chapter of behavioral health innovation. As President of the APNA Arizona Chapter, founder of PMHNP Bootcamp™, and a consultant in AI and digita...

Because society glorifies the grind so much, many people find themselves embracing and normalizing a workaholic lifestyle. Although this means more profit, it ultimately kills your well-being and destroys your relationships. Tim Westbrook explores the right way to get rid of this self-destructive lifestyle with Barry Garapedian , President and CEO of MAG7 Consulting . Barry looks back on how his r...

Going out to travel is not only about leisure and excitement, but also about expanding oneself by visiting places outside your comfort zone. Author and entrepreneur Pardis Mahdavi, PhD understands the transformative power of healing journeys, and so she built her business around that. In this conversation, she talks about her wellness company Entheon , which focuses on transformational retreats an...

A life transformed through sobriety—today's guest has not only overcome addiction but has turned his journey into a mission to help others. As a TEDx speaker, best-selling author and dedicated endurance athlete Nick's story is one of resilience, self-discovery and community. In this episode, we get into his personal battle with alcohol, the moment he hit rock bottom and the strategies that have ke...

I'm joined by two amazing guests: Dr. Douglas Brackmann and Steve Distante. Dr. Brackmann is a psychologist, meditation expert and author who works with high performing entrepreneurs, athletes and creatives. He has a deep understanding of neuroscience and human behavior and helps individuals harness their unique brain wiring to overcome obstacles and achieve peak performance. Steve is an entrepren...

For most, success is built by hard work and smart decisions, but for Matt Waltz it's been a journey of self discovery, resilience and transformation. As a seasoned entrepreneur Matt built a successful business with Waltz Construction and then turned his focus to making a difference through his work with New Freedom. But beyond the professional achievements Matt's personal story is one of overcomin...

I'm honored to have Dr. Richard Bermudez, the National Medical Director at Brainsway, joining us. Dr. Bermudez is a pioneer in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a groundbreaking treatment for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. With years of expertise in neuroscience and psychiatry, he has made it his mission to expand the accessibility and efficacy of innovative mental he...

I'm so excited to welcome Ross Mitchell, the Vice President of Global Marketing at BrainsWay, to the show today! Ross is leading the charge in healthcare marketing, especially in mental health, where he's helping to spread the word about innovative treatments that make a real difference in people's lives. Ross has been working with Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or Deep TMS, a groundbreak...

Have you ever wondered how brain science is influencing mental health treatment? In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Colleen Hanlon, the Vice President of Medical Affairs of Brainsway. Dr. Hanlon, who specializes in neurobiology and has pioneered work in therapies such as deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine, discusses how these creative approaches are helping people recover...

Terra Holbrook is the founder of TerraVista Retreats in Idaho, a unique healing space dedicated to helping individuals recover from trauma, addiction, and other life challenges. With over two decades of experience as a therapist, Terra specializes in trauma-informed care, focusing on guiding people through the often hidden layers of trauma that can affect every aspect of their lives. I want to sha...