Matt Pinfield: Sound, Sobriety and Success

IakiKTDEdnSPQ6DdayJU Jared Weeks is the co-founder of the band Saving Abel. He shares his story of trauma, addiction, and recovery and how unconditional love and forgiveness helped him grow. On this episode, Jared talks to Matt about: His experiences growing up in a small southern town and the trauma he faced including being molested as a child Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the role it...

Marko Babineau is a legendary record executive turned successful real estate agent. He shares his successes and rock bottoms and how becoming sober changed his life On this episode, Marko talks to Matt about: Growing up in Dorchester, MA, and winning 2 world championships marching with the Boston Crusaders marching band Becoming a local marketer and the out-of-the-box promotions he did with Arista...

Linda Perry is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band 4 Non Blondes and her successful career as a songwriter for other artists. She shares how she overcame addiction and continues to work on herself. On this episode, Linda talks to Matt about: How she was influenced by a variety of musical genres and artists, including Karen Carpenter, Tracy Thorn, and The Who Moving...

The Holidays can be a difficult time, especially for addicts. Matt Pinfields reminds us that you never have to go through your struggles alone and it's always ok to seek help. Everyone deserves a chance to live the best life they can. Happy Holidays and thank you for listening this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rikki Zazula is the daughter of metal pioneers Marsha and Jon Zazula (known as Jonny Z), founders of Megaforce Records. She tells how she was surrounded by drugs and Rock n Roll from a young age and how that exposure led to drug addiction and other mental health issues which took decades to mitigate. She shares how she ultimately found hope and learned to love herself in recovery. On this episode,...

Dean Karr is a prolific photographer, director, and artist. He shares how he developed and utilized his unique artistic style and the ways his life has improved after getting sober. On this episode, Dean talks to Matt about: Being fascinated with music and photography from an early age and sneaking camera equipment into concerts as a teen Getting expelled from catholic school for designing a crass...

Slim Jim Phantom is the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats known for leading the rockabilly revival, pioneering his stand-up drumming style, and being one of the coolest drummers in rock-n-roll. He shares how the Stray Cats made it big, how he decided to go sober, and how he lives the rockabilly lifestyle. On this episode, Jim talks to Matt about: Growing up on Long Island and spending his time...

Megan Holiday is a radio personality on KROQ Monday-Friday at 2-6pm in Los Angeles. She shares how her career was impacted by her addiction and how sobriety allows her to continue to do what she loves and spread positivity on and off the air. On this episode, Megan talks to Matt about: Growing up around Riverside CA and the shock of witnessing her brother get hit by a drunk driver as a kid Her lov...

Greg Baldwin is a leading comedian, producer, actor, and host of the Second Chances podcast. He shares how he stumbled upon a career in comedy after helping someone in his recovery meeting and has since used his experience as an addict to tell honest and hilarious stories.  On this episode, Greg talks to Matt about: Growing up in the bay area and exploring drugs at an early age Working in ad sales...

David Nathan is an acclaimed music executive who has worked with Columbia Records, Island Records, Republic Records, and Big Machine Records, before creating his own label, Happy Jack Records, to honor the legacy of his late son, Jack. He shares stories from decades in the industry and how his new label helps fulfill Jack’s dream of providing artists with mental health support.  On this episode, D...

Crystal Vallee is a speaker with Steered Straight who motivates and educates youth and families about the dangers of running from pain and abusing drugs and alcohol. She shares the struggles and trauma that preceded her incarceration for a drug-related car accident, and how she found deep purpose in helping others avoid the path she took. On this episode, Crystal talks to Matt about: Growing up in...

Howie Weinberg is one of the most well known and prolific audio mastering engineers with over 19,000 mastering credits and 20 Grammys. He shares how he began his legendary career and how sobriety allows him to be happier, healthier, and better able to do what he loves. On this episode, Howie talks to Matt about: Growing up in the Bronx, working at summer camp, and attending numerous concerts. What...

Mike Diamond, author, director, life coach and interventionist, known for his work on the hit TV shows NY Ink and Bondi Ink Tattoo Crew, shares how he went from partying hard in the Miami, LA, and NYC club scenes to becoming an interventionist and being the go-to guy to get people sober as well as his advice for living a healthy and happy life. On this episode, Mike talks to Matt about: Growing up...

Mayra Dias Gomes is a bestselling author, journalist, TV host, wrestler, model, and Matt’s neighbor. She shares her struggles with mental health and alcoholism and how becoming sober improved her life. On this episode, Mayra talks to Matt about: Growing up in Brazil and being a “rock kid” at school How the tragic loss of her father made her so rebellious she eventually got kicked out of school Wri...

Patrick Alan Stone, lead singer of Budderside, shares how years of drug use brought him to a dark place and how he was able to find a better life in recovery. He discusses how his acting and music careers and better relationships were only possible through sobriety. On this episode, Patrick talks to Matt about: Using drugs and drinking from a very early age The tragic loss of his sister to suicide...

Captain Paul Swain, officer of the Salvation Army, and Norman Mackenzie, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in San Diego share how the ARC turned their lives around and how they have devoted their lives in service to others. They discuss the ARC’s Second Chances campaign giving people struggling with addiction free treatment and another opportu...

Duff McKagan, founding member of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver shares how a near-death experience forced him to get sober and all the good that came from turning his life around. He recounts tales from the road, the music he loves, and what sobriety means to him. On this episode, Duff talks to Matt about: Growing up in Seattle as the youngest of 8 kids. Leaving home and moving to LA at 19 to e...

Former record exec, Triple A format editor at AllAccess.com, and certified hypnotist and life coach Lynn McDonnell describes hypnotism and other techniques she used to become sober. She discusses working on herself and how she now helps others work be their best selves. 
 On this episode, Lynn talks to Matt about: 
 
 Growing up in Buffalo, NY and her sibling rivalry 
 How she used...

Frontman of Everclear, A&R rep, and activist Art Alexakis shares his experience using substances starting from an early age, and how he recovered. He discusses a difficult childhood that led to a life of music, sobriety, and activism.   On this episode, Art talks to Matt about: Growing up without a father in housing projects Tragedies early on that affected his life Getting involved with drugs...

Rock star, actor, and DJ on Little Steven’s Underground Garage Michael Des Barres shares stories from his decades-long music and acting career and over 4 decades of sobriety. He discusses the numerous bands and musicians he’s worked with and his advice for living a rock & roll life while staying sober. On this episode, Michael talks to Matt about: Growing up in boarding schools without a mom o...

Music producer Jeff Saenz of Modern Electric Sound Recorders in Dallas shares how his life was forever changed when both his arms were amputated following an accident. He discusses how he overcame adversity and chose to push forward, stay sober, and continue to pursue his love for music.   On this episode, Jeff talks to Matt about: Discovering music from an early age and hs love for rock How he we...

Lawyer and activist Dina LaPolt shares how her love of music inspired her to become a lawyer for entertainers and entrepreneurs and found her own law firm. She discusses her journey to sobriety, her activism, and how she strives to help people every day. On this episode, Dina talks to Matt about: Growing up in upstate New York and studying classical music in college Getting into law school while p...

Administration of the Salvation Army San Bernadino Adult Rehabilitation Center, Major Donald Sheppard shares his recovery journey and how he devoted his life to service of others. On this episode, Major Don talks to Matt about: His childhood in Pasadena and raising arabian horses for the Rose Parade and getting to meet celebrities such as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as a child Growing up with an a...

Univision reporter and author Juan Carlos González shares the story of his son, Ale who committed suicide after struggling with drug use and discusses how his new book encourages conversations between parents and their children about drugs and suicide.   On this episode, Juan Carlos talks to Matt about:   How his son was always kind and friendly despite his addiction and when Juan Carlos realized...

Guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Ricky Byrd, shares stories from his incredible rock career and how he became a Recovery Troubadour using music to inspire people struggling with addiction.   On this episode, Ricky talks to Matt about: How he got into rock music and his very first performance Growing up in NYC and the clubs he frequented in 70s H...