The Mechanic

IN THIS EPISODE I first met Miri at my regular Sunday 12th step meeting. I was instantly drawn to her energy, her aura, her being - and her renewed commitment to living a sober, manageable, existence. Miri is a mother, newly sober - coming up on nine months. I wanted to talk to her because she’s got less than a year of sober time under her belt. I’ve  had conversations here with people who’ve got years of sobriety behind them. But, when you’re just starting down the road - minute one of day one - you can’t think of any length of time longer than right now. How does one get from right now to a minute from now? An hour from now. Tomorrow and the rest of this week. That's what we're talking about today.SHOW NOTESIf you're enjoying this podcast, please check out our others podcasts at Costard & Touchstone Productions. Your next podcast obsession is just a click away!

IN THIS EPISODE My regular Wednesday meeting is a stag meeting. It's just the guys - because sometimes, guys just want to say things to other guys that guys would understand. That's where I met my friend Anthony - who's been sober for about a year. That's why I wanted Anthony on the podcast - to talk about the experiences of the newly sober - and how one deals with those challenges.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast, please check out the rest of our podcast lineup at Costard & Touchstone Productions. Your next podcast obsessession is just a click away!

IN THIS EPISODE My friend Dan Pearson has an interesting job. He handles customer complaints for a large insurance company. When I say it’s not an easy job, I’m understating it by a lot. He’s an avid long distance runner. I wanted to have Dan on the podcast because he’s such a warm, compassionate and loving human being. I think you’ll get that immediately.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast, please check out our others at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast obsession is just a click away!

IN THIS EPISODE Stephen and I have known each other for a decade. He’s a true craftsman who builds custom cabinets for high end homes and businesses. Stephen, as you’ll hear, has been sober for 14 years. He’s been happily married for ten years. He’s both a father and a grandfather. He’s also my sponsor. What makes someone be a sponser and what separates a good sponser from a great one? SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast, please check out the rest of our podcast buffet at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast binge awaits!

IN THIS EPISODE Nick continues his conversation with lawyer, friend and former alcoholic, Don Sherwyn. In part two of their chat, Don points out all the ways that getting sober changed his life and the way he practiced law, all for the better.

IN THIS EPISODE My friend Sari and I go back 47 years. We’re talking the sixth grade! In fact, Sari was one of the first friends I made when my family moved to California. Sari’s been sober for 29 years. She’s a mother, a grandmother, a hair stylist and a craft services professional in the movie and TV business. She sets out a great table! She’s a constant service to men and women struggling with addiction and, even more, she’s a perfect example of what integrating a 12 step program can do for you on an altruistic and spiritual plane.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast, please sample our others at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast binge is just a click away.

IN THIS EPISODE My friend Dan Pearson has an interesting job. He handles customer complaints for a large insurance company. When I say it’s not an easy job, I’m understating it by a lot. He’s an avid long distance runner.I wanted to have Dan on the podcast because he’s such a warm, compassionate and loving human being. I think you’ll get that immediately.SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast, please check out the rest of our podcasts at Costard & Touchstone. Your next podcast obsession is just a click away!

IN THIS EPISODE Nick talks to Rabbi Jay Siegel. The Rabbi is senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom of Santa Clarita in Southern California and a former associate rabbi at Beth Teshuva Recovery. That’s where his path crossed mine. Rabbi Jay was my spiritual advisor. He connected me to my spirituality and that helped connect me to my higher power. I hope you're ready to be uplifted!SHOW NOTESIf you enjoy this podcast, please check out the rest of what we do at Costard & Touchstone Productions. Your next podcast binge is just a click away!