https://www.spreaker.com/show/keep-coming-back-real-stories-of-sobrietWelcome to “Keep Coming Back” a series of inspiring and powerful conversations focused around the paths to sobriety and recovery. Each episode explores an individual’s unique story, their relationship with drugs and alcohol, and explains how each navigates life today without a drink, a powder, or a pill.

Email: keepcomingbackpodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @kcbpodcast

Hosted by Mike S
Sobriety Date 7/5/16]]>enSelf-ImprovementCopyright Giovanni Fabozzohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e1eb9520e001deb3095acaba13963a01.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/keep-coming-back-real-stories-of-sobrietSat, 12 Feb 2022 19:21:21 +0000Giovanni FabozzoGiovanni Fabozzofeeds@spreaker.comExperience, strength, and hope: Welcome to “Keep Coming Back” a series of inspiring and powerful conversations focused around the paths to sobriety and recovery. Each episode explores an individual’s unique story, their relationship with drugs and...Welcome to “Keep Coming Back” a series of inspiring and powerful conversations focused around the paths to sobriety and recovery. Each episode explores an individual’s unique story, their relationship with drugs and alcohol, and explains how each navigates life today without a drink, a powder, or a pill.

Email: keepcomingbackpodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @kcbpodcast

Hosted by Mike S
Sobriety Date 7/5/16]]>yesepisodicGiovanni Fabozzofeeds@spreaker.comExperience, strength, and hope: Welcome to “Keep Coming Back” a series of inspiring and powerful conversations focused around the paths to sobriety and recovery. Each episode explores an individual’s unique story, their relationship with drugs and alcohol, and explains how each navigates life today without a drink, a powder, or a pill. Email: keepcomingbackpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @kcbpodcast Hosted by Mike S Sobriety Date 7/5/16Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/alex-r-age-21-sober-9-15-2050ff2a0b-8b43-436e-9ba9-7db7cd859d89Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:18:00 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo2358yesfullGiovanni FabozzoYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/scarlett-b-age-37-sober-8-20-176bc5afe0-adc6-4463-97b8-3553f8d6da24Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:59:51 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo2063yesfullGiovanni FabozzoYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/pat-m-age-30-sober-since-8-11-20fe8a3b89-6fec-4433-931a-5258f7f3fd16Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:59:38 +0000Giovanni FabozzoThe links between mental illness, medication, sobriety and recovery2181yesfullGiovanni FabozzoThe links between mental illness, medication, sobriety and recoveryYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/ruthie-r-age-34-sober-5-1-18f107a87b-1cfa-498d-8a24-6999721efd4cWed, 19 Jan 2022 19:39:55 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo2725yesfullGiovanni FabozzoYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/reggie-r-46-years-old-sober-11-29-04f063e25d-4424-4354-bdd8-c5b62fe903e2Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:03:37 +0000Giovanni FabozzoReggie's father passed in the mid 90's due to AIDS. We discuss the resentment and amends process that followed.2322yesfullGiovanni FabozzoReggie's father passed in the mid 90's due to AIDS. We discuss the resentment and amends process that followed.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/neta-m-age-26-sober-since-5-1-2175bca180-56ae-4588-97b4-0be0ac8715afThu, 16 Sep 2021 20:27:25 +0000Giovanni FabozzoAfter getting 4 months, Neta relapsed. In today's interview she discusses what lead her there, and how her attitude towards her program and recovery changed afterwards.1922yesfullGiovanni FabozzoAfter getting 4 months, Neta relapsed. In today's interview she discusses what lead her there, and how her attitude towards her program and recovery changed afterwards.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/paul-h-age-29-sober-since-10-1-20acb825e3-6f38-4eaa-b9bc-42d77d0b4ea7Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:49:03 +0000Giovanni FabozzoAA at 16, rehab at 17. Paul H. discusses his journey in and out of sobriety, and what lead to his 21-month relapse. White-light moments in rehab, being a part of "sober seal team 6" and why "this time is different" highlight this week's episode.2734yesfullGiovanni FabozzoAA at 16, rehab at 17. Paul H. discusses his journey in and out of sobriety, and what lead to his 21-month relapse. White-light moments in rehab, being a part of "sober seal team 6" and why "this time is different" highlight this week's episode.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/dr-jeffrey-lieberman-md-psychiatrist-in-05b5f110-3b12-49fb-8d95-0e543110d25bTue, 17 Aug 2021 19:03:41 +0000Giovanni FabozzoThere's methods outside of a 12-step recovery room to get sober. For several decades, Dr. Lieberman has successfully treated patients with addiction with a combination of prescribed medicine and "faith-based healing." In today's interview we...2310yesfullGiovanni FabozzoThere's methods outside of a 12-step recovery room to get sober. For several decades, Dr. Lieberman has successfully treated patients with addiction with a combination of prescribed medicine and "faith-based healing." In today's interview we explore and debate the merits of both, and additionally discuss why he's an advocate for the use of psilocybin (lsd) in the treatment of alcoholism.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/danielle-l-age-27-sober-1-22-207276b4a5-e6fb-4ac5-aa1c-08d6123e8923Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:25:51 +0000Giovanni FabozzoStories of smuggling cocaine into foreign countries, nitrous-oxide addiction to the point of minor paralysis, and of course recovery are the headlines for episode 18. Danielle recounts her friend's intervention for her, sober living, and early...2549yesfullGiovanni FabozzoStories of smuggling cocaine into foreign countries, nitrous-oxide addiction to the point of minor paralysis, and of course recovery are the headlines for episode 18. Danielle recounts her friend's intervention for her, sober living, and early experiences in AAYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/jake-g-age-29-sober-7-13-170a62fae0-4d59-4bb6-b21b-9e79365eb6e7Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:39:43 +0000Giovanni FabozzoJake G. didn't latch on to sobriety to the first time around. However, after an intervention from his parents, a trip to the psych ward, and several near-misses at work, he believed the writing was on the wall. This conversation discusses the shift...3006yesfullGiovanni FabozzoJake G. didn't latch on to sobriety to the first time around. However, after an intervention from his parents, a trip to the psych ward, and several near-misses at work, he believed the writing was on the wall. This conversation discusses the shift from "I need to take a break from drinking" to "I need to be sober"Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/james-d-age-41-sober-2-23-16(note this interview was recorded in 2019)]]>90582154-6f6d-45dc-8f6b-5c2e2cb3008eFri, 30 Oct 2020 18:13:48 +0000Giovanni FabozzoIt took James two-stints in rehab, and then sober living to finally get a grasp on his painkiller addiction. In today's conversation we discuss how his relationship with his wife was able to withstand the time away, and how relationships and...(note this interview was recorded in 2019)]]>2856yesfullGiovanni FabozzoIt took James two-stints in rehab, and then sober living to finally get a grasp on his painkiller addiction. In today's conversation we discuss how his relationship with his wife was able to withstand the time away, and how relationships and work-life are today. (note this interview was recorded in 2019)Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/barbara-p-age-63-sober-4-10-94212bce92-079a-4948-bc12-726bb7b7d875Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:22:02 +0000Giovanni FabozzoBarbara P. hit the 20-year mark in sobriety and became scared by what she saw. Friends she'd known in sobriety for years were leaving the program. She said at that point it was necessary to re-double her efforts and today considers her program...3377yesfullGiovanni FabozzoBarbara P. hit the 20-year mark in sobriety and became scared by what she saw. Friends she'd known in sobriety for years were leaving the program. She said at that point it was necessary to re-double her efforts and today considers her program stronger then it's ever been.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/anne-v-age-27-sober-2-20-1771b4f47a-2916-47cb-809b-6cf89255b519Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:01:31 +0000Giovanni FabozzoAnne V. was born in Holland, and moved to NYC at 18. We discuss her early life and family, road from self described "party-girl" to a life of sobriety and the altering of one's social life in early recovery.3242yesfullGiovanni FabozzoAnne V. was born in Holland, and moved to NYC at 18. We discuss her early life and family, road from self described "party-girl" to a life of sobriety and the altering of one's social life in early recovery.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/david-p-age-27-sober-1-8-17ce788e06-6288-49dc-9e58-1ac937afbf0eTue, 06 Oct 2020 18:49:56 +0000Giovanni FabozzoDavid and I discuss what it was like getting sober in college, relapsing, and then recovering once more. Additional topics include: How close to the vest do we keep our anonymity, the value of the 4th step, and the topic of a "quiet mind"3226yesfullGiovanni FabozzoDavid and I discuss what it was like getting sober in college, relapsing, and then recovering once more. Additional topics include: How close to the vest do we keep our anonymity, the value of the 4th step, and the topic of a "quiet mind"Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/robert-m-age-39-sober-4-15-124e2543c0-605d-45b6-a995-88afe416efedTue, 01 Sep 2020 20:29:28 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"They wheel out this black and white video, starring a guy named Father Martin. He was a Catholic priest, and this must've been from the 1950's. I thought "what are we watching here???" But he proceeded to explain alcoholism, what it was, and he...3752yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"They wheel out this black and white video, starring a guy named Father Martin. He was a Catholic priest, and this must've been from the 1950's. I thought "what are we watching here???" But he proceeded to explain alcoholism, what it was, and he gave examples. When I left that weekend of classes, I knew deep down that I was probably an alcoholic."Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/ricardo-d-age-38-sober-11-12-17699ca366-b31d-42ce-b5b8-8a2e588d7ed0Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:23:46 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"I came to around 7am. No phone. No cash. My friends hadn't seen me for 12 hours. I was talking with my first sponsor at this point....he suggested I dive in head first into AA."2880yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"I came to around 7am. No phone. No cash. My friends hadn't seen me for 12 hours. I was talking with my first sponsor at this point....he suggested I dive in head first into AA."Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/john-n-age-29-sober-12-23-126ea721c1-e1a3-4108-a4e0-b6016c12a808Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:52:42 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"It was around the time of Hurricane Sandy, I'm snorting cocaine around the clock. I would sit in my studio, playing solitaire, hoping I didn't wake up the next morning, fine if i died."2539yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"It was around the time of Hurricane Sandy, I'm snorting cocaine around the clock. I would sit in my studio, playing solitaire, hoping I didn't wake up the next morning, fine if i died."Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/sarah-m-age-29-sober-since-4-8-17Sarah's story is one of recovery and relapse followed by more recovery. Today she is a recovery coach herself living in New York. Anyone interested in contacting her can write saramosk@gmail.com]]>b87d4310-2e64-4504-9946-213d5ac243c7Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:24:41 +0000Giovanni FabozzoDrug tested 3x a week. Multiple therapists. Rehab. Sarah's story is one of recovery and relapse followed by more recovery. Today she is a recovery coach herself living in New York. Anyone interested in contacting her can write saramosk@gmail.comSarah's story is one of recovery and relapse followed by more recovery. Today she is a recovery coach herself living in New York. Anyone interested in contacting her can write saramosk@gmail.com]]>2854yesfullGiovanni FabozzoDrug tested 3x a week. Multiple therapists. Rehab. Sarah's story is one of recovery and relapse followed by more recovery. Today she is a recovery coach herself living in New York. Anyone interested in contacting her can write saramosk@gmail.comYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/brett-b-age-31-sober-since-11-22-19
"No I'm going out to watch the Giants/Eagles game."
"And I went and drank at a bar, 10 minutes after telling my mom I had a drug problem. That is how clueless I was to the disease of addiction back then"]]>44b91c51-5696-4157-92ed-f852dd4b06feTue, 21 Jul 2020 20:49:23 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"And when I drove back...I'll never forget this, I walk right up to my mom and say "I have a drug problem."" She goes "what??!!...can we talk about this?" "No I'm going out to watch the Giants/Eagles game." "And I went and drank at a bar, 10...
"No I'm going out to watch the Giants/Eagles game."
"And I went and drank at a bar, 10 minutes after telling my mom I had a drug problem. That is how clueless I was to the disease of addiction back then"]]>2589yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"And when I drove back...I'll never forget this, I walk right up to my mom and say "I have a drug problem."" She goes "what??!!...can we talk about this?" "No I'm going out to watch the Giants/Eagles game." "And I went and drank at a bar, 10 minutes after telling my mom I had a drug problem. That is how clueless I was to the disease of addiction back then"Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/tom-p-age-39-sober-since-12-12-12
Topics discussed: The evolution of a spiritual program, and the "alcoholic" mind]]>3e4470bc-e2e2-4eb5-b2f5-54d644dce388Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:38:19 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"They gave me an ultimatum ...come in or we're done with you." Topics discussed: The evolution of a spiritual program, and the "alcoholic" mind
Topics discussed: The evolution of a spiritual program, and the "alcoholic" mind]]>2630yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"They gave me an ultimatum ...come in or we're done with you." Topics discussed: The evolution of a spiritual program, and the "alcoholic" mindYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/lyra-n-age-30-sober-since-2-20-15In today's first episode back, we discuss our last 3 months in quarantine, zoom meetings, celebrating my four year sobriety anniversary and much more]]>ca4aa0ec-1d51-4e6f-beca-59ee0794b2b8Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:44:13 +0000Giovanni FabozzoBack from quarantine episode 1: In today's first episode back, we discuss our last 3 months in quarantine, zoom meetings, celebrating my four year sobriety anniversary and much moreIn today's first episode back, we discuss our last 3 months in quarantine, zoom meetings, celebrating my four year sobriety anniversary and much more]]>3344yesfullGiovanni FabozzoBack from quarantine episode 1: In today's first episode back, we discuss our last 3 months in quarantine, zoom meetings, celebrating my four year sobriety anniversary and much moreYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/jed-a-age-37-sober-since-5-14-13I drank the whole bottle in about 10 minutes, and the sad part is for about 10 minutes it gave me what i wanted. Once it was over, the addiction just started up again....like that!"]]>3b685cdc-50cb-4427-9a19-feda9a0dc383Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:36:06 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"I was going through hell...and I knew I was gonna drink....I was going to relapse. I drank the whole bottle in about 10 minutes, and the sad part is for about 10 minutes it gave me what i wanted. Once it was over, the addiction just started up...I drank the whole bottle in about 10 minutes, and the sad part is for about 10 minutes it gave me what i wanted. Once it was over, the addiction just started up again....like that!"]]>3397yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"I was going through hell...and I knew I was gonna drink....I was going to relapse. I drank the whole bottle in about 10 minutes, and the sad part is for about 10 minutes it gave me what i wanted. Once it was over, the addiction just started up again....like that!"Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/new-virtual-meeting-details
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1480218717

Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +1(773)2319226 meeting ID: 1480218717#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1(773)2319226
Meeting ID: 148 021 8717
International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference]]>f8a20f3a-62a2-461f-917b-57a742899231Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:22:51 +0000Giovanni FabozzoHere are the instructions to join the virtual meeting I'm starting this Monday, March 16th at 7pm EST. Hope to see you all there. Only the first 100 people will be able to fit in this first meeting. You'll need to download the Ringcentral app...
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1480218717

Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +1(773)2319226 meeting ID: 1480218717#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1(773)2319226
Meeting ID: 148 021 8717
International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference]]>108yesfullGiovanni FabozzoHere are the instructions to join the virtual meeting I'm starting this Monday, March 16th at 7pm EST. Hope to see you all there. Only the first 100 people will be able to fit in this first meeting. You'll need to download the Ringcentral app when prompted and enable all video/audio when prompted Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1480218717 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +1(773)2319226 meeting ID: 1480218717# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1(773)2319226 Meeting ID: 148 021 8717 International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconferenceYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/alexis-g-age-36-sober-since-3-13-09b4d9fa85-7d15-486c-b244-635488c5af2dTue, 10 Mar 2020 02:41:21 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"No one picked up the phone that day. Not my friends, not my sister, not my mother. Look where i am?! I'm in a hospital bed, and it's my birthday!"2748yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"No one picked up the phone that day. Not my friends, not my sister, not my mother. Look where i am?! I'm in a hospital bed, and it's my birthday!"Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/keep-coming-back-season-2-trailer8b05e2e3-48af-4552-9293-c79e6b173f4fSun, 01 Mar 2020 00:20:54 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo173yesfullGiovanni FabozzoYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/aaron-c-age-31-sober-since-9-24-1096738175-521e-44c9-8aa0-1ef680b7a7a3Sat, 29 Feb 2020 23:47:00 +0000Giovanni FabozzoAaron C. was born in Mexico and migrated at age 8. He moved all over the country, eventually becoming a veterinary technician at age 16, gaining access to a plethora of pet-meds. We discussed the arc of his story, self harm, recovery, and the role...3061yesfullGiovanni FabozzoAaron C. was born in Mexico and migrated at age 8. He moved all over the country, eventually becoming a veterinary technician at age 16, gaining access to a plethora of pet-meds. We discussed the arc of his story, self harm, recovery, and the role "machismo" can play in a Latin man's life.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/bobby-r-age-68-sober-since-10-26-00cc297155-91f3-4523-920b-265eda19538dFri, 21 Feb 2020 20:14:34 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"I looked in the mirror....I looked into my eyes....and I saw nothing. I'd lost self control, a sense of self, and I didn't want to live that way anymore."3508yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"I looked in the mirror....I looked into my eyes....and I saw nothing. I'd lost self control, a sense of self, and I didn't want to live that way anymore."Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/melissa-s-age-69-sober-since-11-7-9061e39092-6ec5-4f6f-8cb2-eba2dcbb910dThu, 13 Feb 2020 18:40:52 +0000Giovanni FabozzoMelissa S is a trans woman, sober nearly thirty years, and transitioned three decades ago. We spoke about being a trans woman in recovery, what her bottom looked like, and her appreciation of sobriety a recovery.2562yesfullGiovanni FabozzoMelissa S is a trans woman, sober nearly thirty years, and transitioned three decades ago. We spoke about being a trans woman in recovery, what her bottom looked like, and her appreciation of sobriety a recovery.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/lauren-l-age-34-sober-since-2-7-17Literally everybody that I didn't to see me that way saw me blacked out, and it was the first time I realize I could lose everything I worked so hard for"]]>57a77e03-3efe-40b2-af57-19572e781784Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:51:24 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"I lost total control. I really could not handle myself. I was doing drugs before work, at work, and that went on for about 3 years when I then had a very public blackout. Literally everybody that I didn't to see me that way saw me blacked out,...Literally everybody that I didn't to see me that way saw me blacked out, and it was the first time I realize I could lose everything I worked so hard for"]]>3771yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"I lost total control. I really could not handle myself. I was doing drugs before work, at work, and that went on for about 3 years when I then had a very public blackout. Literally everybody that I didn't to see me that way saw me blacked out, and it was the first time I realize I could lose everything I worked so hard for"Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/tom-h-age-34-sober-since-9-6-17
"I've been divorced, bankrupt in three countries, I've been in trouble with the law.......but my rock bottom was purely emotional...i was exhausted.""]]>13dcde45-2647-4abc-bde3-8de059f7a95aFri, 31 Jan 2020 18:41:41 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"I had far crazier things, and by that i mean giant red warning signs saying "YOU NEED TO STOP DRINKING" long before i walked in the room of AA" "I've been divorced, bankrupt in three countries, I've been in trouble with the law.......but my rock...
"I've been divorced, bankrupt in three countries, I've been in trouble with the law.......but my rock bottom was purely emotional...i was exhausted.""]]>4075yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"I had far crazier things, and by that i mean giant red warning signs saying "YOU NEED TO STOP DRINKING" long before i walked in the room of AA" "I've been divorced, bankrupt in three countries, I've been in trouble with the law.......but my rock bottom was purely emotional...i was exhausted.""Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/laura-n-age-31-sober-since-7-28-185f398897-5923-468b-9a16-a5a86614592bWed, 15 Jan 2020 17:50:55 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"I was so isolated. I was shackled to the bad things that has happened in my life, and I didn't know how to NOT talk about it.3388yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"I was so isolated. I was shackled to the bad things that has happened in my life, and I didn't know how to NOT talk about it.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/ben-r-age-25-sober-since-5-17-15"But what if I meet the girl of my dreams?! Technically I could miss out!"
Ben R. has never had a legal drink, and we discuss the trials and tribulations of college, dating, and family when a person gets sober before turning 21.]]>50eaf787-35dc-484f-bcea-367e20e9d6baWed, 08 Jan 2020 16:40:28 +0000Giovanni FabozzoThey suggest you don't date in your first year of sobriety... "But what if I meet the girl of my dreams?! Technically I could miss out!" Ben R. has never had a legal drink, and we discuss the trials and tribulations of college, dating, and family..."But what if I meet the girl of my dreams?! Technically I could miss out!"
Ben R. has never had a legal drink, and we discuss the trials and tribulations of college, dating, and family when a person gets sober before turning 21.]]>4039yesfullGiovanni FabozzoThey suggest you don't date in your first year of sobriety... "But what if I meet the girl of my dreams?! Technically I could miss out!" Ben R. has never had a legal drink, and we discuss the trials and tribulations of college, dating, and family when a person gets sober before turning 21.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/steven-y-age-34-sober-since-12-16-14The first episode of 2020 discussed the recent Op-ed in the NYT entitled "The Patriarchy of Alcoholics Anonymous" and then discusses Steven's journey, including his views on why Asian-culture seems to be underrepresented in 12-step recovery.]]>bc840347-f185-4dd0-8081-a53204f6e229Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:49:09 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"I had one roommate who was brutally honest with me. He told me "you smell terrible. You smell like the homeless guy on the train that everyone moves away from" The first episode of 2020 discussed the recent Op-ed in the NYT entitled "The...The first episode of 2020 discussed the recent Op-ed in the NYT entitled "The Patriarchy of Alcoholics Anonymous" and then discusses Steven's journey, including his views on why Asian-culture seems to be underrepresented in 12-step recovery.]]>3175yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"I had one roommate who was brutally honest with me. He told me "you smell terrible. You smell like the homeless guy on the train that everyone moves away from" The first episode of 2020 discussed the recent Op-ed in the NYT entitled "The Patriarchy of Alcoholics Anonymous" and then discusses Steven's journey, including his views on why Asian-culture seems to be underrepresented in 12-step recovery.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/harrison-t-age-26-sober-since-08-31-12What's it like living in not 1 but 2 halfway houses before the age of 22?
Harrison and I discuss how a young man navigates socially, romantically and professionally during the course of our interview.]]>357ca78e-b091-4610-a378-e83dc79756beFri, 13 Dec 2019 17:14:41 +0000Giovanni FabozzoWhat's it like being the only sober guy in your college fraternity? What's it like living in not 1 but 2 halfway houses before the age of 22? Harrison and I discuss how a young man navigates socially, romantically and professionally during the...What's it like living in not 1 but 2 halfway houses before the age of 22?
Harrison and I discuss how a young man navigates socially, romantically and professionally during the course of our interview.]]>3505yesfullGiovanni FabozzoWhat's it like being the only sober guy in your college fraternity? What's it like living in not 1 but 2 halfway houses before the age of 22? Harrison and I discuss how a young man navigates socially, romantically and professionally during the course of our interview.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/part-2-of-2-julia-m0e2baa74-5f45-4dea-b48a-410c7df7cec0Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:21:32 +0000Giovanni FabozzoLast we left off Julia M was starting day 1 in her recovery. Over the next 30 minutes she describes her initial impressions of recovery rooms and describes how she stays sober today.1962yesfullGiovanni FabozzoLast we left off Julia M was starting day 1 in her recovery. Over the next 30 minutes she describes her initial impressions of recovery rooms and describes how she stays sober today.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/julia-m-age-54-sober-since-09-08-part-i-Two ways, first gradually, and then suddenly
_E. Hemmingway

In part one of my interview with Julia, we discuss all the events leading to day 1 of her recovery. From drinking, to pill addiction, to smoking crack cocaine, the conversation spans being a daughter, a wife, and a mother in active addiction.]]>16d7d940-e0c2-450b-b71e-a3d897236d12Mon, 02 Dec 2019 22:45:53 +0000Giovanni FabozzoHow does one go bankrupt? Two ways, first gradually, and then suddenly _E. Hemmingway In part one of my interview with Julia, we discuss all the events leading to day 1 of her recovery. From drinking, to pill addiction, to smoking crack cocaine,...Two ways, first gradually, and then suddenly
_E. Hemmingway

In part one of my interview with Julia, we discuss all the events leading to day 1 of her recovery. From drinking, to pill addiction, to smoking crack cocaine, the conversation spans being a daughter, a wife, and a mother in active addiction.]]>2535yesfullGiovanni FabozzoHow does one go bankrupt? Two ways, first gradually, and then suddenly _E. Hemmingway In part one of my interview with Julia, we discuss all the events leading to day 1 of her recovery. From drinking, to pill addiction, to smoking crack cocaine, the conversation spans being a daughter, a wife, and a mother in active addiction.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/bill-s-age-61-sober-since-11-19-952008694b-156b-4329-8c6f-fcc4fab82483Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:36:23 +0000Giovanni FabozzoComedy writer and comedian Bill S. reflects on 24 years of sobriety in today's interview. We touch on growing up in a large Jewish family, his late-wife and the influence her sobriety had on him, and Bill provides some nostalgic tales from early...2572yesfullGiovanni FabozzoComedy writer and comedian Bill S. reflects on 24 years of sobriety in today's interview. We touch on growing up in a large Jewish family, his late-wife and the influence her sobriety had on him, and Bill provides some nostalgic tales from early days in recovery.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/stacy-h-age-51-sober-since-10-6-8632791cc4-b1c3-42cf-a8e5-f9fa55c70c81Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:44:06 +0000Giovanni FabozzoBorn and raised in northern Louisiana , Stacy had spent time in two rehabs by the age of 19. During our time together we discussed the importance of sponsorship, her connection to a power greater then herself, and touch on why AA's seem to continue...3262yesfullGiovanni FabozzoBorn and raised in northern Louisiana , Stacy had spent time in two rehabs by the age of 19. During our time together we discussed the importance of sponsorship, her connection to a power greater then herself, and touch on why AA's seem to continue to struggle with relationships..Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/ryan-m-age-49-sober-since-10-08-09
In the course of an hour, Ryan and I discuss the blackouts, the un-manageability , and the double life that comes with active alcoholism. In the back half we explored finding a relationship with a power greater then yourself and how that manifests in life today.]]>184385e9-aeca-465d-99ed-c5081b8b2c95Tue, 05 Nov 2019 19:56:49 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"5% of life is what's happening to you, and 95% of life is how we react to it" In the course of an hour, Ryan and I discuss the blackouts, the un-manageability , and the double life that comes with active alcoholism. In the back half we explored...
In the course of an hour, Ryan and I discuss the blackouts, the un-manageability , and the double life that comes with active alcoholism. In the back half we explored finding a relationship with a power greater then yourself and how that manifests in life today.]]>3492yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"5% of life is what's happening to you, and 95% of life is how we react to it" In the course of an hour, Ryan and I discuss the blackouts, the un-manageability , and the double life that comes with active alcoholism. In the back half we explored finding a relationship with a power greater then yourself and how that manifests in life today.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/lee-o-age-38-sober-since-7-3-06aa03d3e6-ede0-40f4-8ab8-857aeee2c92eMon, 28 Oct 2019 18:44:40 +0000Giovanni FabozzoAfter years of sobriety, Lee O. took a break from AA. In this interview he discusses what lead to that break, what brought him back, and what keeps him coming to meetings after 13 years.2668yesfullGiovanni FabozzoAfter years of sobriety, Lee O. took a break from AA. In this interview he discusses what lead to that break, what brought him back, and what keeps him coming to meetings after 13 years.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/farrell-m-age-49-sober-1-6-004559288a-88d9-4ef9-b9e2-081782af7e3eSun, 20 Oct 2019 01:39:04 +0000Giovanni FabozzoHow does one navigate the 12-steps in moments when a belief in a higher power is waning or even non-existent? This is a question nearly everyone has struggled with at some point in sobriety. In this interview Farrell and I discuss his road to a...3004yesfullGiovanni FabozzoHow does one navigate the 12-steps in moments when a belief in a higher power is waning or even non-existent? This is a question nearly everyone has struggled with at some point in sobriety. In this interview Farrell and I discuss his road to a rehab center, early enthusiasm for AA, and the "god" moments in his storyYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/ella-g-age-33-sober-5-24-15fb854894-529a-4d5b-a2af-95fd9c00161bSun, 20 Oct 2019 00:24:56 +0000Giovanni FabozzoThere's a reason so many alcoholics and addicts drank and drugged for too long...it wasn't ALL bad. Trying to recapture some magic from years before, whether it be a feeling, or a sense of comradery is a common theme for many. In this interview...2471yesfullGiovanni FabozzoThere's a reason so many alcoholics and addicts drank and drugged for too long...it wasn't ALL bad. Trying to recapture some magic from years before, whether it be a feeling, or a sense of comradery is a common theme for many. In this interview Ella and I discuss the shift from drinking with friends to drinking in isolation, and how she made the decision to stop.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/allen-c-age-35-sober-8-24-15
"I didn't know how do do anything without drinking. I didn't know how to date. I didn't know how to hangout with friends...and in the beginning its very lonely."

Allen is the only person in this podcast series who knew me when I was active. We met in 2007, and spend much of the interview reminiscing and remarking on just how different life is today for both of us.]]>3c1cd8e6-c239-475d-8a3a-d133cfbc01c5Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:53:58 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"We had these intentions, but drugs and alcohol got in the way of everything. I knew I'd lost the power of choice" "I didn't know how do do anything without drinking. I didn't know how to date. I didn't know how to hangout with friends...and in...
"I didn't know how do do anything without drinking. I didn't know how to date. I didn't know how to hangout with friends...and in the beginning its very lonely."

Allen is the only person in this podcast series who knew me when I was active. We met in 2007, and spend much of the interview reminiscing and remarking on just how different life is today for both of us.]]>1888yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"We had these intentions, but drugs and alcohol got in the way of everything. I knew I'd lost the power of choice" "I didn't know how do do anything without drinking. I didn't know how to date. I didn't know how to hangout with friends...and in the beginning its very lonely." Allen is the only person in this podcast series who knew me when I was active. We met in 2007, and spend much of the interview reminiscing and remarking on just how different life is today for both of us.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/sydney-m-age-28-sober-1-7-2010Rehab at 18, and now it sticks. Sydney and I weave through her story and focus on life in a rehab, willingness to change, and growing up with alcoholism in the family.]]>226acc98-7915-4674-9d7b-816d13659958Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:53:18 +0000Giovanni FabozzoRehab at 15, then back to high school. Rehab at 18, and now it sticks. Sydney and I weave through her story and focus on life in a rehab, willingness to change, and growing up with alcoholism in the family.Rehab at 18, and now it sticks. Sydney and I weave through her story and focus on life in a rehab, willingness to change, and growing up with alcoholism in the family.]]>2721yesfullGiovanni FabozzoRehab at 15, then back to high school. Rehab at 18, and now it sticks. Sydney and I weave through her story and focus on life in a rehab, willingness to change, and growing up with alcoholism in the family.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/tom-l-age-50-sober-8-3-17" If you had my life you'd drink too"
Tom and I start at the end and work our way back. From his first meeting until the moment it finally clicked, we talk about what finally lead to the end of 30+ years of drinking.]]>b802c2b7-a8fb-4026-821f-f7f73f5c567bTue, 08 Oct 2019 18:09:45 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo"I was drinking around the clock" " If you had my life you'd drink too" Tom and I start at the end and work our way back. From his first meeting until the moment it finally clicked, we talk about what finally lead to the end of 30+ years of drinking." If you had my life you'd drink too"
Tom and I start at the end and work our way back. From his first meeting until the moment it finally clicked, we talk about what finally lead to the end of 30+ years of drinking.]]>2512yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo"I was drinking around the clock" " If you had my life you'd drink too" Tom and I start at the end and work our way back. From his first meeting until the moment it finally clicked, we talk about what finally lead to the end of 30+ years of drinking.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/nicole-l-age-51-sober-10-15-913886d6b9-115f-4f9f-b4d0-a882ba8e1d8dMon, 07 Oct 2019 17:14:15 +0000Giovanni FabozzoDating in sobriety, fellowship, and sharing in the rooms of AA are all discussed in this interview with Nicole. She talks to what it means to "drink like a man" and explains the difference between a physical bottom and a "spiritual bottom"2698yesfullGiovanni FabozzoDating in sobriety, fellowship, and sharing in the rooms of AA are all discussed in this interview with Nicole. She talks to what it means to "drink like a man" and explains the difference between a physical bottom and a "spiritual bottom"Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/jon-a-age-26-sober-since-1-1-1861227720-9eec-4b1e-b34e-da3ed09d6243Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:03:41 +0000Giovanni Fabozzo..."at this point I've crossed the threshold. Alcohol was no longer about having fun. It's not a social lubricant anymore, it was about not feeling the way I felt anymore. I would come home from work, drink beer, drink whiskey, smoke cigarettes ,...3187yesfullGiovanni Fabozzo..."at this point I've crossed the threshold. Alcohol was no longer about having fun. It's not a social lubricant anymore, it was about not feeling the way I felt anymore. I would come home from work, drink beer, drink whiskey, smoke cigarettes , and pass out at 8pm so I didn't have to feel anymore"Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/15916423/robert-b-age-42-sober-since-8-8-11e09ee07a-f2a3-4118-9b4d-48c4d2b12f94Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:20:33 +0000Giovanni FabozzoIntroduction to “Keep Coming Back.” In this initial episode I discuss a bit of my own story, followed by my interview with Rob B. Age 42 and sober since 8/8/11. We explore how drinking touched his work life, affected his marriage, and his initial...2526yesfullGiovanni FabozzoIntroduction to “Keep Coming Back.” In this initial episode I discuss a bit of my own story, followed by my interview with Rob B. Age 42 and sober since 8/8/11. We explore how drinking touched his work life, affected his marriage, and his initial thoughts on recovery and AA.Yes