The Truth About Addiction
Dr. Samantha Harte is a physical therapist, best selling author, performing artist and sober mom of two. She is here to tell the truth about her life, which requires telling the truth about her addiction: how it presents, how it manifests, and how it shows up again and again in her recovery. This podcast is one giant deep dive into the truth about ALL TYPES OF addiction (and living sober) to dispel the myths, expose the truths, and create a community experience of worthiness, understanding and compassion.
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Episodes
51 episodes
Healing and Transformation Through Meditation and Manifestation with Niko Arapkiles
After years of living with subconscious addictive behaviors, Niko Arapkulis, our guest and the host of the Just Grow podcast, transformed his life to one of intentionality and purpose. On this episode of "The Truth About Addiction," Niko recoun...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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1:06:43
Finding Strength in Vulnerability with Shina Rae
Shina Rae Reynolds, a celebrated Israeli actress turned American aesthetician and celebrity makeup artist, joins us for a heart-to-heart conversation about her extraordinary journey from a life marred by trauma to one of triumph and resilience....
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1:24:00
From Adversity to Innovation: Amy Lacey’s Story of Faith, Forgiveness and Entrepreneurship
Can early childhood trauma forge an entrepreneurial spirit? Amy Lacey’s journey from a tumultuous upbringing to creating the world's first cauliflower pizza crust and innovative soursop gummies will leave you inspired. This episode of "The Trut...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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1:31:07
Transforming Grief into Purpose: A Fresh Look At Emotional Sobriety and Personal Growth
Grief has a way of shaping us in unexpected ways. After the heartbreaking loss of our sisters and fathers, we realized just how much these experiences could fuel personal growth and give our lives new purpose. In this episode, London Reber and ...
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1:13:20
Guiding Loved Ones Through Addiction: Insights and Strategies with Dr. Brian Licuanan
How do you guide a loved one resisting treatment for addiction? In this emotionally charged episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Licuanan, a seasoned psychologist skilled in addressing insomnia, family crises, and substance abuse. Dr. Licuanan s...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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1:19:01
From Cult Shadows to Emotional Freedom: Tracy Inscore's Journey to Self-Healing
How does one rise from the shadows of a strict religious upbringing to become a beacon of hope for those battling burnout? Tracy Inscore joins us to unravel her remarkable journey, sharing her experiences growing up in a doomsday religious cult...
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1:01:58
Queer Identity and Sober Curiosity in Hollywood
Actor, vocalist, and advocate Jacob Wilson joins us for a heartfelt exploration into the world of addiction within the entertainment industry. From his roots in Visalia, California, to his relentless pursuit of the arts under top-notch coaches,...
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1:13:01
From Strict Upbringing to Entrepreneur: Travis Chappell's Journey to Holistic Health and Success
Ever wondered how someone transitions from a strict religious upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur and influencer? Join us as Travis Chappell shares his incredible journey from a door-to-door salesman to a founder, investor, speaker...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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55:33
Exploring Spiritual Awakening and Personal Fulfillment with Tyler Bassetti
Ever wondered how to turn personal tragedy into a powerful force for transformation? Tyler Bassetti, a serial entrepreneur and investor, shares his profound journey from grappling with the loss of his father and struggling with obesity, to be...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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1:00:27
From Gym Discovery at 13 to Transformative Coaching: Joe Hoye on Mindset, Weight Loss, and Empowering Women 45+
Imagine being 13 years old and stumbling upon a world that would not only shape your future but also inspire countless others. Joe Hoye did just that when he had a life-changing gym experience, setting him on an extraordinary path to become a h...
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52:46
Can We Be Addicted To What Other People Think? A heart to heart with Ricky Rebel!
Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction with Ricky Rebel! He is not a classic case-no formal substance abuse whatsoever. But he did grow up learning to self-abandon and please and perform at the expense of being his true self. We dive into wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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52:15
Resilience and Empowerment: Rachele Royale's Journey Through Tragedy, Healing, and the Music Industry
Rachele Royale's journey through the music and entertainment industry is nothing short of extraordinary. Known for her powerhouse vocals and multifaceted talents, she opens up about the personal trials that have shaped her path, including the h...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:03:07
How To RECOVER OUT LOUD So We Don't SUFFER IN SILENCE with Mike Fiore!
Hi everyone!Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction. Today's guest is a very special man with a powerful message. He's a living embodiment of what happens when an addict changes the trajectory of their life and steps into their purpos...
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55:57
Cheryl Burke: Her story and how SUCCESS was her rock bottom
Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction! I have a very special guest today and boy does she have a story to tell. A sexual abuse survivor and rocketed to fame, Cheryl Burke tells us about her childhood, her inability to speak for years, her s...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:05:44
How EMOTIONALLY ADDICTIVE behaviors show up in relationships & how to BREAK THE CYCLE!
Today's episode features actress Holly Hester, a veteran in the entertainment industry with a deep and beautiful soul. Though she doesn't identify as a classic "addict" in the traditional sense, she discusses all the ways in which patterns from...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:04:25
A SOBER CURIOUS Journey with TORI KAY!
Today's interview with Tori Kay touches on something very controversial---can we try sobriety and then change our minds? Can we control our drinking with firm boundaries? Can we override our DNA? Some people would say absolutely not. I tried it...
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1:16:23
Is There A Such Thing As Empathy??? This and more with Dr. Patrick Lockwood!
Today's episode is a fascinating conversation with Dr. Patrick Lockwood, a Doctor of Psychology who is not an addict but works at a recovery center and grew up with a sober dad. His perspective on recovery, accountability and empathy are worthy...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:45:16
A Fresh Look at The 12 Steps with Austin Hart
Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction! Today I unexpectedly dive into the 12 steps--the ways in which the language of them keeps many people sick in and pout of recovery--and the ways in which I have reimagined them over more t...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:11:37
The Wildest Year of my Life: Tragedies, Triumphs & Full Transparency
Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction and Happy New Year. I decided to share a recap of my year---arguably the wildest one yet. Everything I thought would happen didn't, and everything I've dreamed of happening did...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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40:35
From Abuse & Addiction to Magazine CEO and Entrepreneur w/ George Rojas
Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction! In today's episode, I interview founder of Amare Magazine, George Rojas, to uncover how he ended up as CEO of a successful magazine after living a life of crime, abuse and dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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56:44
Recovering from Your Ex-husband's Addiction, Death, Estate Battle and Life as a Single Mother w/ Amy Davis---PART 2
Welcome Back to The Truth About Addiction with Dr. Harte. Today's episode is a continuation of the very difficult conversation around addiction, abuse, death and life after loss with Amy Davis. In episode 29, we tackled the beginning of the sto...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:30:39
How To Reframe and Heal Our Relationship with Food, Diet Culture & Body Image with Dr. David Wiss, RDN, PhD
Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction! Today's episode features a special and recurring guest named Dr. David Wiss. He is a sober friend with a brilliant mind and is changing the conversation around nutrition and mental health. He also shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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45:56
Surviving Abuse, Loss, and Single Parenting ONE DAY AT A TIME
Today's episode touches on some highly sensitive but really important topics--domestic abuse, relapse, and death to name a few. It is a story that must be told so the shame and stigma of violence and addiction loses its power over us individual...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:10:05
How To Rebuild Your Life When You've Lost Everything AGAIN & AGAIN with RJ Elizarraz
Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction!Today I interview RJ Elizarraz, a man who seemingly lost everything more than once only to build back a life beyond his wildest dreams. It is a remarkable story, and a testament to how our messa...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:27:10
How The Body Speaks To Us---Tuning In, Paying Attention, and Rewriting the Script of our Lives
Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction! Today's episode is a rich conversation with a sober friend and colleague in the wellness space, Gwen Dittmar. We dive into the nuances of every day living, including co-parenting post-divorce, living w...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:27:19