"August Rain: The best of the summer is gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time." - Sylvia Plath It seems like I blinked once and summer is already at an end. It was definitely one for the books. What an exciting couple months it has been. I've been to Boston twice, Philly twice, Las Angeles and currently as I write this, I am in Nashville. I've been working, hanging out with friends and family, living in the moment and having a good time. There's August for ya. Even … [Read more...]
Damn I Feel Good
What is up??!!! I had a few moments this week where I was going about my business and was hit by overwhelming feelings of gratitude. I'm still not sure how or why I was given this amazing life of mine. I think I'll stop asking why and just accept it. I hope everyone reading this has reasons to be grateful. I hope you all take the time to count your blessings, even when life is hard or painful or unfair. I'd like to hear back from everyone. Hit that reply button and tell me what you're … [Read more...]
We Need to Clean Up Healthcare Once and For All
In today’s healthcare landscape in the United States, most of us will take what we can get. It can take weeks or months of waiting to get an appointment at the doctor’s office. A trip to the emergency room is only worth the long wait time if you’re dying, and you better hope a nurse or doctor recognizes the gravity of your situation. Astronomical costs every step of the way; oh you were given two Tylenol? That’ll be $800! Oh you needed an ambulance ride because of that brutal heart attack? … [Read more...]
Everything Is Coming Together
Happy Friday!, This is a really great feeling. After years and years of working on Sober Nation, I feel that things are finally coming together. The problem for me wasn't so much about how big the brand got, it is that I have so many ideas that it can be hard for me to stay focused. As of right now, the Sober Nation brand includes this website, the Sober Podcasts, the New Lyfe Clothing line and Sobriety Engine, which is a collection of online courses I am building dedicated to helping … [Read more...]
3 Tips To Help You Be Yourself in Sobriety
I used to drink because it took me out of my shell. I admit, the first few years in recovery were hard for me. Obviously, it was difficult because I had to always be on guard to stay away from the relapse. But it was also difficult because I was figuring out who the fuck I was. That's not easy. It took some practice and some trial and error, but before long I started feeling comfortable with the guy I saw in the mirror. I'm not just talking about liking myself, I'm talking about … [Read more...]
