Podcast
Soberness Podcast
Hosted by Cat Greenleaf · EN
Soberness—the podcast—is where celebrity raconteurs spill what broke them, what saved them, and what still f**ks with them today.
Soberness—the concept—is freedom from f**kery:
The f**kery of addiction.
The self-inflicted f**kery.
And the f**kery with no explanation.
From Talk Stoop creator and host Cat Greenleaf, Soberness is recorded at the Algonquin Hotel's iconic Round Table in Midtown Manhattan.
Once home to Dorothy Parker and her Vicious Circle of drunken critics and wits, the Gonk is a legendary hotbed of brilliance and bad behavior. A f**kery free-for-all.
In other words, it's a perfect fit.
17episodes
Episodes
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Sobriety Behind Bars: What No One Tells You About Prison & Addiction | Amika Mota
Jul 14, 202500:54:09Tap to summarizeWhat's the truth about getting sober in prison? In this powerful episode, Amika Mota shares her journey from addiction to incarceration—and the unexpected realities of recovery behind bars. From fighting fires as an inmate to leading change on the outside, her story is raw, eye-opening, and deeply human. - WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/QSD3sxd_wS4 LISTEN TO THE FULL AUDIO PODCASTS HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CT7iEJi0PIzaVHxEBVZVi - FOLLOW SOBERNESS: Instagram @SobernessPodcast TikTok @SobernessPodcast YouTube @SobernessPodcast #AmikaMota #SobernessPodcast #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #AlcoholRecovery #SoberCurious #MentalHealth #ShameAndHealing #SobrietyJourney #SobrietyBehindBars #AmikaMota #PrisonRecovery #SobernessPodcast #WomenInRecovery
Transcribe →Nick Thune's Absinthe Relapse and the Comeback That Followed
Jun 30, 202500:55:24Tap to summarizeNick Thune's Absinthe Relapse and the Comeback That Followed Comedian and actor Nick Thune gets brutally honest about his sobriety journey—getting sober at 17, staying dry for 12 years, and the one drink in Vegas that triggered a decade-long relapse. From absinthe and near-death moments to a comeback rooted in faith, fatherhood, and self-forgiveness, this is one of Soberness' most raw and redemptive episodes yet. If you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, struggled with shame, or wondered what recovery can really look like—this conversation is for you. - WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/QSD3sxd_wS4 LISTEN TO THE FULL AUDIO PODCASTS HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CT7iEJi0PIzaVHxEBVZVi - FOLLOW SOBERNESS: Instagram @SobernessPodcast TikTok @SobernessPodcast YouTube @SobernessPodcast Nick Thune, sobriety, addiction recovery, relapse story, comedian sobriety, getting sober, alcohol relapse, sobriety journey, rehab story, faith and recovery, sobriety podcast, sober comedian, relapse recovery, AA story, sobriety motivation, addiction and comedy, absinthe relapse, alcohol abuse, sobriety comeback, Soberness podcast, shame and addiction, Nick Thune relapse, staying sober #NickThune #SobernessPodcast #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #RelapseStory #SoberLife #ComedyAndSobriety #AlcoholRecovery #SoberCurious #FaithAndRecovery #AAStory #RehabJourney #MentalHealth #ShameAndHealing #SobrietyJourney
Transcribe →Jonathan Goldstein on Family, Forgiveness & F-Bombs
Jun 23, 202500:52:32Tap to summarizeWhat happens when humor meets heartbreak? In this episode of The Soberness Podcast, acclaimed writer and Heavyweight host Jonathan Goldstein dives into the tangled roots of family dysfunction, forgiveness, and the stories we carry from childhood. Through wit and vulnerability, Jonathan unpacks emotional inheritance, estrangement, and what it means to find peace without closure. - WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/u6P7J5KToQE LISTEN TO THE FULL AUDIO PODCASTS HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CT7iEJi0PIzaVHxEBVZVi - FOLLOW SOBERNESS: Instagram @SobernessPodcast TikTok @SobernessPodcast YouTube @SobernessPodcast
Transcribe →Black, Sober, and Still Not Believed: Stories from the Frontlines
Jun 12, 202500:57:54Tap to summarizeWhy Can't We Talk About Race in Recovery Spaces? In this powerful and unfiltered live episode of the Soberness Podcast, we brought the community together at the historic Algonquin Hotel to unpack what it means to heal while Black in a system built without us in mind. Hosted by Cat Greenleaf, this panel features: Exit Fame – Rapper, recovery mentor, and survivor, sharing his raw journey from addiction and incarceration to purpose and peace. Chris Marshall – Founder of Sans Bar in Austin, TX, talking about creating safe, sober spaces and navigating sobriety as a Black man in a party city. Ola Ojewumi – Health and disability justice advocate whose double-organ transplant and lived experience with medical racism lit a fire under her activism. - This episode of Soberness is sponsored by Seraphim Social Beverage. A one-of-a-kind premium non-alcoholic red blend, crafted with 100% pure botanicals, chosen not only for flavor but function. Visit seraphimsocialbev.com/ to shop and/or find a retailer near you that stocks these award-winning blends. - WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/bk_6IYDnOMg LISTEN TO THE FULL AUDIO PODCASTS HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CT7iEJi0PIzaVHxEBVZVi - FOLLOW SOBERNESS: Instagram @SobernessPodcast TikTok @SobernessPodcast YouTube @SobernessPodcast
Transcribe →Margaret Cho Opens Up About 19 Months in Rehab—and What Came After
Jun 2, 202500:59:40Tap to summarizeComedian, actress, and activist Margaret Cho opens up about her 19 months in rehab, her sobriety journey, and how Korean culture, fame, and addiction intersected in her life. From using music and EMDR therapy to heal, to discussing phone anxiety, text therapy, and relapse fears, Margaret shares a deeply human and relatable path to recovery. We also talk about the pressures of perfectionism, the silence around addiction in Asian communities, and how she's embraced aging, activism, and self-acceptance through comedy, style, and spiritual practice. If you're navigating sobriety, identity, or just love raw, honest conversations—this one's for you. - WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/bk_6IYDnOMg LISTEN TO THE FULL AUDIO PODCASTS HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CT7iEJi0PIzaVHxEBVZVi - FOLLOW SOBERNESS: Instagram @SobernessPodcast TikTok @SobernessPodcast YouTube @SobernessPodcast
Transcribe →Surviving AIDS and Addiction: Louie Mandrapilias' Unbelievable Story | Soberness Podcast
May 26, 202500:40:33Tap to summarizeIn Part 2 of this unforgettable Soberness conversation, Louie Mandrapilias returns to share the most haunting and transformational chapters of his story. From smuggling contraband across borders to spiritual awakenings in an Indian ashram, to surviving the AIDS crisis and a devastating overdose that left a friend dead, Louie unpacks it all with honesty, reflection, and grace. - WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/bk_6IYDnOMg LISTEN TO THE FULL AUDIO PODCASTS HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CT7iEJi0PIzaVHxEBVZVi - FOLLOW SOBERNESS: Instagram @SobernessPodcast TikTok @SobernessPodcast YouTube @SobernessPodcast
Transcribe →He Didn't Know He Belonged—Until Al-Anon | Philip Galanes On Soberness
May 19, 202500:54:15Tap to summarizePhilip Galanes, beloved New York Times advice columnist and author of Social Q's sits down with Cat Greenleaf on Soberness. Though not sober himself, Philip opens up about what he's learned through decades of friendships with people in recovery, his experience attending Al-Anon, and his personal journey of healing after loss, shame, and self-doubt. - WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/84tWDAZAebE LISTEN TO THE FULL AUDIO PODCASTS HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CT7iEJi0PIzaVHxEBVZVi - FOLLOW SOBERNESS: Instagram @SobernessPodcast TikTok @SobernessPodcast YouTube @SobernessPodcast
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