SoberCity

This episode explores OneHeart, a Rapid City nonprofit providing transitional housing and comprehensive services to people overcoming poverty, addiction, and trauma, and the city committee vote to issue a notice of non-renewal for its lease. We hear from the CEO about OneHeart’s full campus model—91 units, on-site partners, sober living programs, and success stories of residents rebuilding integri...

Today is 2 years of sobriety for me. And I planned on talking about my sobriety journey. Instead, this last episode is dedicated to all of you affected by people like me. I am thinking of you today. I am thinking of you every day. We all deserve to be happy, joyous, and free. And no one should be given the power to rob us of that. I hope you find the power to remove the anchors that keep the wind...

Brittany’s Experience with my Alcoholism, Addiction, Lies, and eventually, our Separation My most personal episode yet. I sit down with my wife, Brittany, to share our journey through my addiction, recovery, and the toll it took on our marriage. This is a conversation we’ve never had publicly before. From the early days of our relationship to the breaking point that led to separation, Brittany ope...

“The Other Side of Addiction: Amy’s Inspiration and Encouragement for Daughters, Wives, and Mothers”   Seth sits down with Amy, a survivor of generational addiction, for a heart-wrenching yet hopeful conversation about growing up in chaos, breaking toxic cycles, and finding peace without a single drink. This episode reveals:     🔹 Finding her mom unalive at 13 and why she calls it "the best-case...

"From 3 DUIs to Private Jets, Drew started from the bottom, now he's here.” Seth sits down with Drew H., a close friend and fellow recovery warrior, for a raw conversation about addiction, redemption, and the hard-won freedom of sobriety. This episode uncovers:   🔹Drew’s shocking workplace breathalyzer moment, which led to the ultimatum that saved his life.    🔹 How alcohol went from being a way...

“This is your Brain. And This is Your Brain on Booze"   Seth sits down with Dr. Koupal, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who’s treated many who suffer with mental illness and addiction, including Seth himself during his darkest days. This no-holds-barred conversation reveals:  🔹 Why alcoholics lie to their therapists and how Dr. Koupal secretly redirected Seth’s addiction-fueled pol...

“From Chaos to Serenity – Chelsey’s Survival Guide for Loving an Alcoholic” Seth talks with Chelsey, the wife of Delta pilot David (Episode 21), who shares what it’s really like to navigate marriage with an active alcoholic. This honest conversation reveals the hidden toll of alcoholism on families, the lies spouses tell themselves to survive, and how she rebuilt trust after his 0.32 BAC rock bott...

“From a Blackout in a Parking Lot to Sobriety on the Runway – David’s Miraculous Journey of Acceptance and Surrender” Seth sits down with David, a Delta pilot whose black out drinking led to losing his wings, his home, and nearly his family, only to reclaim it all through radical honesty and a zero-tolerance sobriety program that will monitor him the rest of his life. This episode is a masterclass...

“From Loneliness in Alcoholism to True Love in Sobriety - Meet Mark and Maura”  Seth sits down with Mark and Maura, a sober power couple whose stories defy the odds—from Maura’s spontaneous sobriety on a holiday to Mark’s April Fool’s Day wakeup call after 30 years of "managing" his drinking. This episode cracks open the raw truth about addiction’s illusions, why relationships in recovery actually...

"Jarrett’s Unshakable Peace in the Storm"  Seth sits down with Jarrett, a close friend who went from struggling with alcohol starting at age 12 to now facing a felony trial in days with zero fear. This episode is a masterclass in how addiction warps reality, why jail couldn’t break him, and how he’s walking into court a few days with more levity than most can comprehend.   This discussion includes...

"From Parachuting Oxy at 12 to Finding Sobriety at 18 – Clara’s Miracle of Recovery"    Seth FINALLY sits down with Clara, an incredible sober warrior who went from crushing pills in sixth grade to turning tricks for meth by 18, only to find sobriety BEFORE her 21st birthday. This episode is a raw, riveting look at how addiction hijacks identity before you even know who you are and how Clara’s roc...

"From Chaos to Clarity – Mikayla’s Fight for Freedom"  Seth sits down with Mikayla, who has survived the spiral of alcoholism, heroin, meth, and 20+ jail stints. This episode is a raw testament to the power of surrender, the miracle of recovery, and the hard-earned wisdom that sobriety isn’t just about quitting substances—it’s about reclaiming who you really are. In this episode, Mikayla shares:  ...

"From Despair to Deliverance: Brittany's Path Through Alcoholism to Freedom" **Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussions of attempted suicide and adult language. Listener discretion advised. Seth sits down with Brittany, an absolute warrior whose journey through alcoholism took her to the edge of death before a moment of divine intervention changed everything. This raw conversation expos...

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 15 “From Ice Picks to Ice Breakers: Cory’s Journey from Prison Yards to Parenting" Seth sits down with Cory—a tattooed former gang member who went from homeless camps to aspiring real estate investor in just three years of sobriety. Cory is living proof that sometimes the loudest wake-up call isn’t getting shot, stabbed or a prison sentence, but the quiet pain in a loved one’s e...

"Jenny’s Journey to Sobriety and Finding Her Unicorn" Seth sits down with Jenny, a powerhouse professional and individual, devoted wife and mom, who mastered the art of "having it all together" while secretly drowning in the need for control, fear, and wine. This episode is a raw look at how addiction thrives in the shadows and dishonesty, and how Jenny crossed that invisible line where drinking s...

SEASON 1: EPISODE 13 "From Big City Trouble to Small Town Sobriety: Kerry's Journey from Broken to Unbreakable" Seth sits down with Kerry—a former big city executive with the picture life to a divorcee with a loss of hope and direction. This episode is a perfect example of how alcoholism is a progressive affliction that can only get worse. Kerry shares her story of going from the "life of the part...

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 12 “No Such Thing as a Functional Alcoholic: Drew’s 8-Year Journey from Secret Drinking to Radical Honesty" Seth sits down with Drew—a successful attorney, father of four, and recovering "functional alcoholic"—to dismantle the lie that addiction has to look dramatic to be destructive. Drew shares his story of nightly wine dependency, dishonest grocery store runs, and his calenda...

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 11 "The Other Side of Addiction: A Therapist’s Guide for Families & Spouses"   Seth sits down with Tracy Palecek—his own therapist—to tackle the often-overlooked struggles of family members living with addiction. As a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, resilience, and addiction dynamics, Tracy offers a lifeline to spouses and loved ones who feel isolated, manipulated...

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 10 "From Blackout to Breakthrough: Kyle's Life-or-Death Journey to Sobriety"   Seth sits down with Kyle who celebrates over four years of continuous sobriety after nearly drinking himself to death at age 27. Kyle shares his harrowing journey which ultimately led to a hospital stay where doctors gave him three options: die, become diabetic, or get sober. With unflinching honesty,...

SEASON 1 : EPISODE 9 “From Chaos to Serenity: Troy’s Journey to Sobriety" Seth welcomes Troy, a husband, father, and recovering alcoholic whose story of transformation is deeply rooted helpings others, honesty, and humility. With a rebellious attitude and decades of alcohol abuse, Troy’s path of destruction includes 11 DUI’s, 7 stints in treatment, +2 years in the penitentiary, and ultimately lead...

"From Wine Mom to Free Mom: A Journey of Sobriety and Self-Discovery"  Seth sits down with Alicen, a real estate broker, military veteran, and mother of three who celebrates over 800 days of continuous sobriety after decades of battling alcohol dependency. Alicen shares her deeply personal story—from her first drink at 14 that led to being suspended from her high school basketball team, to becomin...

Episode 7 - Caleb: From Chaos to Clarity Seth sits down with Caleb, who celebrates over 4 years of continuous sobriety after surviving a brutal battle with alcoholism that began at age 14. Caleb shares his unflinching journey through blackout drinking, false criminal charges that nearly sent him to prison for 30 years, and the spiritual awakening that ultimately saved his life.   With raw vulnerab...

Episode 6 - Holly: 12 Years of Wisdom, Breaking Cycles & Healing Generational Trauma Seth sits down with Holly, a remarkable individual celebrating nearly 13 years of continuous sobriety. With her psychology background and hard-earned wisdom in sobriety, Holly offers invaluable insights into addiction, recovery, and breaking free from generational trauma. She shares how she's maintained her so...

In this inspiring fifth episode, host Seth sits down with his good friend Vic, who has over two years of sobriety and has been a constant source of positivity and encouragement in Seth’s own recovery journey. Vic opens up about her struggles with relapse, emphasizing her unwavering determination to keep trying despite setbacks. She shares deeply personal stories, including the pain of disappointin...

Seth sits down with Stephen D. for a candid conversation about alcoholism, sobriety, and the transformative power of spirituality. Stephen shares his long and winding road to finding sobriety at the age of 48, reflecting on the struggles, setbacks, and pivotal moments that ultimately led him to embrace recovery. Now 21 months sober, he opens up about the tools, mindset, and spiritual awakening tha...