Stack'n'Days: Sober Journeys from Black, Brown and other voices of color.

The episode of the Stack’n’Days podcast Ray is joined by Markita Renee. Markita highlights the challenges and triumphs of her journey toward sobriety, emphasizing the importance of seeking help, building a support system, and addressing the unique needs of people of color in the recovery community.  Substance abuse journey Markita starts by opening up about her personal journey with substance abus...

In this episode of the Stacking Days podcast, host Ray Donovan welcomes Sonia Kahlon, the founder of EverBlume recovery support service, to share her personal journey of recovery. Sonia has been sober for 6 years. The conversation focuses on the usual themes of inclusivity, representation, and finding healing as a person of color, as well as Sonia’s experience as someone of Punjabi descent growing...

Ray sits down with Ashley Blackwell, known as Ashley Ivana, a vegan chef who has been on a unique and unorthodox path to sobriety and recovery. The conversation delves into her personal journey battling addiction and her road to finding support, community, and mental and physical well-being.  Ashley addresses the challenges faced by marginalized communities in accessing resources for addiction rec...

Chris Dickerson shares his story and wisdom with Ray in this episode of the Stack’n’Days podcast. Chris is a recovering addict and alcoholic, and sheds light on his path to recovery and the profound impact sobriety has had on his life.  The seeds of addiction and coping mechanisms Chris opens up about his early life, revealing that he faced childhood trauma and lacked the necessary tools to cope w...

In this episode of Stack'n'days, host Ray Donovan sits down with Cassi Corona, an organizational psychologist who has been sober for four and a half years. Cassi talks to Ray about her journey from partying all the time to living a life free from alcohol. She shares insights from her role as an organizational psychologist about the role of alcohol in the workplace and how to navigate that...

In today's episode of the Stack’n’Days podcast, Ray speaks to Darnell Rice, founder and program director of Embrace Elevate, an organization that deals with sexual violence, rape, and unhealthy relationships. As April was sexual assault awareness month, Darnell shares his story of sexual assault and how he became the curse breaker in his family. Childhood Trauma and Addiction Darnell Rice'...

This week on Stack'n'Days, Ray is joined by Rashad Walser, who has been through a tumultuous journey of addiction and recovery. Rashad grew up with a drug-dealing father, which exposed him to parties in his home from an early age. In this episode, Rashad talks about his struggle with addiction, the challenges he faced on his road to recovery and how he achieved his goals and aspirations. C...

This week on the Stack'n'Days Podcast Ray is speaking to Jay Chase. Jay is a founder, entrepreneur, podcaster, coach, inspirational speaker, and leadership development coach at Jay Chase Coaching and Leadership. He also works as a contractor at Reframe.  He speaks to Ray about his own growth and development journey, about the work he does and he shares some of his wisdom to hopefully help...

Nicolas Morales, also known as Nico, joins Ray on this week’s Stack’n’Days Podcast. Nico is an author, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur from New Mexico. Nico shares his story and discusses some tools and techniques that have helped him.  Nico shares that his substance abuse began as a coping mechanism for an adverse childhood experience. Drugs Nico started dealing drugs to help support his...

This week Kenneth Watson joins Ray on the Stack’n’Days podcast. Kenneth is a veteran, author, podcaster, and academic who has been sober for over six years. He is the author of the best-selling book 12 Faces of Sober and the host of the podcast 12 Faces of Sober Speaks . In this episode, Kenneth talks about his past experiences with alcohol and how he overcame them. Kenneth's past Kenneth'...

In this episode of the Stack’n’Days Podcast, Ray is joined by certified trauma recovery coach, Priscilla Maria Guitérrez. Priscilla shares her journey with alcoholism and discusses her work helping others overcome trauma and achieve their goals. Priscilla's story highlights the impact of generational trauma on individuals and how it can manifest in unexpected ways. Ray and Priscilla discuss th...

In episode 6 of the Stack’n’Days Podcast host Ray interviews runner, digital creator and sobriety advocate Tommie Runz. Tommy shares his story of battling alcoholism, which began in 2002 when he was in high school quickly spiraled out of control. Tommie was soon struggling with his identity and his relationship with alcohol.  He talks to Ray about the moment he had his first drink and how it felt...

See alcohol for what it truly is: poison! On this week’s Stackin' Days podcast Ray speaks to Keith Williamson, sober advocate and influencer. Keith speaks about the mindset shifts and lifestyle shifts that led to him cutting alcohol out of his life allowing him to be more present for the important family moments he really didn't want to miss out on. Keith feels he didn't follow a traditional route...

On today's episode of the Stackin' Days Podcast, host Ray is joined by Fawna Asfaw, a powerhouse in the sobriety space. Fawna is an author, recovery coach, addiction counselor, and creator of many things in the sobriety community. She is the author of Sober Daughter , a time capsule piece of what it looks like to understand addiction, go through addiction, and get to the other side. Fawna believes...

This week on the Stackin' Days Podcast host Ray Donovan is speaking to Kiola Raines, sobriety and wellness coach, lifelong learner and all round ray of sunshine. Kiola helps people get started on their recovery journey using fitness and nutrition as a support. She speaks to Ray about her own background with addiction, about why having spaces specifically for people of color in recovery is so impor...

On episode 2 of the Stack’n’Days podcast Ray is joined by life coach and sober advocate Jessica Dueñas . She speaks to Ray about her own journey to sobriety and shares some practical steps for those who are thinking about quitting drinking. She also shares some important insight into what it can be like navigating healthcare services as a person of color. Childhood Jessica Duenas is a first-genera...

Welcome to episode one of Stackndays, a podcast hosted by Ray Donovan. The show aims to provide a space for people of color to share their stories and experiences of sobriety. In episode one Ray shares his journey of overcoming addiction and finding healing and talks about why it was so important for him to start this podcast, and create a space for folks who look and sound like him to be their fu...

Launching February 8th the Stack ‘n’ Days Podcast explores and highlights the stories of people of color on their individual pursuits of an alcohol free lifestyle. It will also highlight subject matter, insights and developmental tools from varying clinicians and wellness experts of color.   We will discuss  how alcohol disproportionately affects communities of color and lend perspective on how th...