Show Up and Stay | Sober Positive Workplace

DeAnn Knighton
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Show Up and Stay | Sober Positive Workplace

A recovery podcast to bridge the gap between healing from the substance and healing your life. We have some technology and science, but primarily storytelling and heart. We cover various topics related to finding sobriety and unlocking sustainable recovery. Topics include healing from substance use disorder, managing cravings, emotions in early sobriety, triggers, mental health, comorbidity, managing depression and anxiety, dopamine, the addicted brain, grounding, re-parenting, handling disappointment, substance grieving, acceptance, and more. Our current focus is on Sober Positive Workplace. 

  1. First responders and recovery w/Kate Vitela

    JAN 14

    First responders and recovery w/Kate Vitela

    DeAnn interviews Kate Vitela, a board-certified nurse coach and addiction specialist, about her journey in sobriety and career. Kate, a registered nurse for over two decades, discusses her transition from various healthcare settings to behavioral health after getting sober in 2018. She shares her experiences with a state monitoring program for nurses with substance use issues and her eventual success in leadership roles. Kate emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices, self-care, a...

    32 min
  2. "The Inclusive Event Planner" w/Laura Nelson

    12/10/2024

    "The Inclusive Event Planner" w/Laura Nelson

    DeAnn's conversation with Laura Nelson, founder of Front Office Rocks and Sober Life Rocks. Laura discusses her journey from starting her own business to advocating for sober professionals. She shares her personal struggle with alcohol, leading to her sobriety in early 2020, and the founding of Sober Life Rocks to support sober professionals at conferences. Laura emphasizes the need for inclusive event planning, highlighting issues like the lack of non-alcoholic options and the pressure to dr...

    28 min

  3. 11/05/2024

    Connecting employees with the right SUD care (feat. Marin Nelson & Ingrid Lindberg of Sobrynth)

    DeAnn is joined by co-founders of Sobrynth, Marin Nelson and Ingrid Lindberg, to address some big questions, including one big one: How can technology be leveraged to scale human-centered solutions and care navigation for employees and their families seeking support for substance use disorder while still maintaining the importance of personal connection and empathy? Marin Nelson Co-founder and CEO of Sobrynth. 15+ years of enterprise sales career delivering 320% YoY growth and 8-fig...

    41 min
  4. Are alcohol-free drinks for me? w/Heather Lowe

    10/01/2024

    Are alcohol-free drinks for me? w/Heather Lowe

    DeAnn Knighton and Heather Lowe discuss their experiences with sobriety and the benefits and potential challenges of navigating non-alcoholic social scenes. Heather shares her journey from a high-functioning drinker to a sober coach, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and the role of non-alcoholic drinks in maintaining sobriety. They highlight the need for awareness and understanding of individual triggers and the benefits of normalizing sobriety for the broad range of individuals c...

    48 min
  5. Anxiety in recovery and the sober maze with Marin Nelson

    05/07/2024

    Anxiety in recovery and the sober maze with Marin Nelson

    In this week's episode, DeAnn is joined by Marin Nelson, one of the original founding members of Soberforce and a current founding member of Sobrynth. They discuss the role of anxiety and depression in addiction and highlight the importance of normalizing the conversation around sobriety in the workplace. Key Discussion Points: * Marin Nelson shares her recovery journey and insights on workplace inclusivity for those in recovery. * Marin and DeAnn discuss the strange dynamic b...

    56 min
  6. What it means to build a Recovery Ready Workplace w/Cheryl Brown Merriwether

    02/23/2024

    What it means to build a Recovery Ready Workplace w/Cheryl Brown Merriwether

    Cheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CM CoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™(ICARE) Cheryl shares her personal story of growing up as an adult child of an alcoholic, facing challenges in her family of origin, and confronting her issues with codependency. Prevention Behavioral health merging brings positive change while also creating an additional burden on an already overwhelmed system. Pre...

    35 min
  7. From self-betrayal to honest parenting and vulnerable leadership (w/ Steve Knapp of Through the Glass Recovery)

    01/23/2024

    From self-betrayal to honest parenting and vulnerable leadership (w/ Steve Knapp of Through the Glass Recovery)

    Cross-over episode! Today, DeAnn is joined by half of the Through the Glass Recovery podcast team, Steve Knapp, to talk about sobriety, the workplace, and vulnerability. This is a candid conversation about difficult things that many are rarely willing to discuss with such self-awareness and humility. We are so grateful to Steve for sharing so much of himself here. It makes for an authentic and grounded episode. Recovery, addiction, and workplace stigma.Fear of blowback and lack of...

    41 min
  8. The power of sober community in the workplace (a conversation w/ Earl Murphy, Soberforce President)

    01/16/2024

    The power of sober community in the workplace (a conversation w/ Earl Murphy, Soberforce President)

    In this week's episode, DeAnn speaks with Earl Murphy. Earl is the current president of Soberforce, the peer-led sober community within Salesforce that was started during the pandemic. Conversation Includes: Earl's journey from deep entrenchment in drinking culture to leading a business resource group for sobriety at Salesforce.Soberforce at Salesforce creates inclusive space for recovery and allyship.Sobriety, workplace dynamics, and personal growth. Educational insi...

    34 min
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A recovery podcast to bridge the gap between healing from the substance and healing your life. We have some technology and science, but primarily storytelling and heart. We cover various topics related to finding sobriety and unlocking sustainable recovery. Topics include healing from substance use disorder, managing cravings, emotions in early sobriety, triggers, mental health, comorbidity, managing depression and anxiety, dopamine, the addicted brain, grounding, re-parenting, handling disappointment, substance grieving, acceptance, and more. Our current focus is on Sober Positive Workplace. 

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