Holden S
The Sober Unicorn
Wr are a gay hosted all inclusive podcast for the LGBT community and all of our Allies. We are not exclusive to the LGBT community as we believe that everyone has something to share that can speak to us and help us along this incredible journey we call recovery. Don't be normal be a unicorn and better yet be a sober unicorn.
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Episodes
Ep.110 - Alcohol Before Crystal w/Jason 28.02.2025 45:19
linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson Jason joins us to share his experience strength and hope of recovery. He also shares how important it was for him to learn who he was as a sexual being now that he is sober.
Ep.109 - Finding Myself w/Sam 15.02.2025 39:06
https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson https://linktr.ee/samthomas8186 Sam joins us to share his experience of recovery and share hope that it is possible. He shares how he found himself through the process.
Ep.108 - Mother Knows best w/Rachel 30.01.2025 38:45
Rachel shares her story of experience and hope. Though she suffered addiction and the loss of her children, she fought her way to get out of hell. After getting out of hell she fought to have her kids back in her care. No matter the struggle, mother knew best and knew what she had to do.
Ep.107 - Outside Influences w/Mia 17.01.2025 30:20
https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson Mia join us to share how  it took other outside influences to realize that she was an alcoholic and needed to seek out recovery. Mia also discusses how important it is to sometimes seek outside help when it comes to dealing with trauma from the past. 
Ep.106 - Hold'n it Down w/Charlie 11.10.2024 52:14
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Charlie, author the At Least I'm Not the Frog trilogy joins us to discuss Holden's recovery memoir Hold'n it Down. We share experiences and share surprise on how our memoirs compared. Find both of our books on Amazon. Charlie Gray At Least I'm Not the Frog.
Ep.105 - Be Loud, Be Proud w/Adonis 26.09.2024 43:15
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Adonis joins us to share his experience strength and hope of recovery. He shares how his relationship with god has developed over the years, and how he moved past the religious trauma of his child hood. He also shares on why he feels its so important to be public and vocal about his recovery journey.
Ep.104 - Turning a New Leaf w/Nicole 06.09.2024 44:37
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Nicole joins us to share her experience strength and hope of recovery. She also shares what it was like being someone in active addiction with children and what it was like having that conversation as her children got older.
Ep.103 - A Journey of Learning w/Steve gAy A. Podcast 23.08.2024 35:05
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Find gAy A. The Queer Sober Hero Show https://linktr.ee/gayapodcast Steve joins us a second time to share what he has learned over the three years of hosting gAy A. podcast. He shares his journey with his husband going from active alcoholism into sobriety. We also share some gossip on how we came to start our own podcasts.
Ep.102 - Sobriety - Not the Only Fight w/Sarah 09.08.2024 38:36
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Sarah joins us to discuss her experience strength and hope of recovery. She shares that even through the battle of medical problems you can come out on top.
Ep.101 - Mother Knows Best w/Kiana 25.07.2024 33:35
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Kiana shares her experience strength and hope. She shares how much her family has played such a huge role in her journey. She also shares that you don’t have To be homeless to hit rock bottom..
Ep. 100 - Family Detox w/Doug 12.07.2024 34:27
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Doug joins us to discuss what it was like getting sober at south a young age. He shares his experience with a family detox rather than going to treatment.
Ep.99 - Self Discovery w/Orion 27.06.2024 30:59
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Orion joins us here on The Sober Unicorn to share her story of self discovery. She shares her experience strength and hope from childhood trauma to proud trans woman.
Ep.98 - Things to Come w/Holden 15.06.2024 11:36
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Holden, host of The Sober Unicorn shares his absence from the podcast. He shares an update on his life and what’s to comes for himself and the podcast. He also shares a few tips for gay pride season..
Ep.97 - Lasting Changes w/Stacie 26.04.2024 29:07
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Stacie joins us to discuss her story into addiction. From the lack of love from her father to abusive relationships. She shares her hope on how she came to recovery and what she does to keep herself clean.
Ep.96 - The Frog No More w/Charlie 29.03.2024 54:55
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson The Frog No More - https://a.co/d/aJhb5VH Charlie - Author of The Frog No More trilogy joins us to share details regarding his recovery memoirs third installment. We catch up, we reflect and we share what the future has in store for both of us.
Ep.95 Wired For Addiction w/Dr. Higgins 15.03.2024 26:16
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Wiredforaddiction.com Wiredbiohealth.com Wiredbiohealth.podbean.com Dr. Higgins joins us to discuss the complexities of mental health and addiction. She shares what shifted her medical focus into addiction and how mental health has a huge influence. She discusses the physiological changes that occur on the path to addiction and discover how understanding this spectrum c...
Ep.94 Whatever it Takes w/Tyler 07.03.2024 24:12
https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Tyler joins us to discuss his experience managing a sober living while in early recovery. He also shares the tools that he uses when the urge to drink comes over.
Ep.93 - Safe Spaces w/Joey 16.02.2024 26:31
Joey - Owner of Rainbow Hill recovery and Rainbow Hill Sober Living joins us to discuss the important of safe spaces for the lgbt community. From sober living to gender affirming care Joey discusses the importance and impact of offering such services https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Contact Insta @rainbowhillrecovery Rainbowhillrecovery.com Rainbowhillsoberliving.com
Ep.92 - Motherhood w/Nicole 27.01.2024 33:09
Nicole - Addict: Nicole shares her story of recovery and how she explains her journey to her kids. We gossip about some of the realities of recovery, but also share how it can positively impact one’s life.
Ep.91 - Shame w/Chris 12.01.2024 33:24
Chris - Published author Chris sits down with us to discuss how shame can play a factor in recovery. We discuss on whether shame is brought on by parents, society, or even the LGBT culture, there is a way to heal your inner most self and come out on the other side. Find us https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Raising LGBTQ Allies https://a.co/d/iWAQWlO
90 - Sober Holidays w/Mark 22.12.2023 37:50
Mark - Reoccurring guest mark joins us to share his experience with his first holidays clean and sober. Mark and host Holden also share some tips and tricks on how to get through the holidays clean. https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson
89 - One Whole Year w/Jaycee 14.12.2023 33:25
Jaycee - We flip the script and have past guest Jaycee interview host of The Sober Unicorn for his one year anniversary of being clean. We discuss what’s difference this time and catch up. https://linktr.ee/HBSwanson Insta @officialjayceek
88- Surviving The Shadow w/Samantha 16.10.2023 33:44
Samantha - Addict: Author Samantha shares her story of drug addiction and her history of being human trafficked. From manipulative boyfriends to underground music scenes, she opens up about her past and shares hope about her new found recovery. Find her book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/crmyEb3 or find her on instagram @thegratitudegirlinc
87 - New Normal w/Lana 23.09.2023 28:24
Lana - Addict: Lana shares her experience with accepting the reality of the new normal when it came to recovery. She shares her experience with geo-graphical relocation to benefit her journey.
86 - It Finally Stuck w/Siler 09.09.2023 32:54
Siler - Addict: Siler sits down with us to discuss what finally stuck. With multiple relapsed in her past she shares what finally changed for her to stick around in recovery
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