Supernaut

Supernaut
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  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

Supernaut is a podcast about spirituality, sobriety, suicide, and the full spectrum of being human. Hosted by Beth Kelling, the show opens space for honest conversations about healing, identity, and the parts of life we often keep quiet. As the show has grown, mental health has become a defining theme. Many guests have shared deeply personal experiences with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and loss. In response, Supernaut is dedicating more space to conversations around suicide—approaching the topic with care, honesty, and compassion. The goal is not to sensationalize pain, but to reduce stigma, encourage vulnerability, and remind people that struggling does not mean failing—and that help, connection, and light are possible. Whether you’re sober-curious, spiritually inclined, or simply looking for real conversations that make you feel less alone, you’re welcome here. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available in the U.S. by calling or texting 988. If you’re outside the U.S., visit findahelpline.com.

  1. 4D AGO

    Service, Surviving & Thriving

    Some people come home from war and never fully come down from the adrenaline. Cody Knox knows that feeling from the inside. He joined the military at 17, became a combat medic, deployed to Iraq as a teenager, then chased the same intensity in EMS and nursing, all while trying to outrun what he had seen and what he felt. Along the way, alcohol became the most reliable switch in the room, until it stopped being a choice and started being survival. We talk about what reintegration really looks like when nobody teaches coping skills, when there are no debriefings after the worst calls, and when trauma follows you through a small town you cannot avoid. Cody opens up about a bipolar diagnosis, self-medicating, and the moments that pushed his drinking into freefall. He also shares what actually helped: treatment, veteran community, relapse lessons, and a sober mindset built on boundaries like sleep, food, and slowing down. If you care about veteran mental health, PTSD, EMS burnout, nurse addiction recovery, and trauma-informed care, this conversation puts language to what often stays hidden. We also get into meaning: choosing happiness over pleasure, rebuilding identity when people miss the “fun” version of you, and how to support first responders with specific, human gestures that land. Cody explains why peer support matters, including nurse-focused recovery spaces, and why checking on veterans hits differently during heavy news cycles. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with someone in healthcare or the military community, and leave a review so more people find it. What is one boundary you could set this week to protect your mind? 0:00 Welcome And Hard-Won Perspective 0:35 A Song That Holds A Memory 1:45 Why He Joined At Seventeen 6:54 Recon Life And Iraq Deployment 11:22 Coming Home Without Coping Skills 12:35 Bipolar Diagnosis And Self-Medicating 14:25 EMS As Purpose And Belonging 17:23 The Calls That Never Leave You 21:50 How Drinking Took Over 28:59 Malibu Rehab And Choosing Nursing 35:50 Relapse And Healing With Veterans 37:58 Happiness Over Pleasure Plus Boundaries 46:30 Nursing Trauma And Facing Death 54:40 How To Support First Responders 56:36 War News And Social Media Overload 1:01:53 Overstimulation And Losing Yourself 1:07:21 North Star And Daily Persistence 1:11:12 Faith And Why We Are Here 1:12:33 The Words Others See In Him 1:17:52 Veteran Suicide Ruck And Nurse Support 1:22:43 Hopes For His Future Grandkids

    1h 25m

  2. APR 26

    Showing Up Rewires Your Mood And Mindset - Seth

    Your morning routine might be the most powerful mood lever you have, and Seth has proof in his own life. We talk about what happens when you miss the gym for a few days, how fast your mindset can slide, and why a simple “keep showing up” philosophy can beat hype every time. Along the way, we get into the real work of changing your inner voice by curating what you listen to, what you practice, and what you repeatedly tell yourself when results are not showing up yet. Seth also opens up about fatherhood after a long infertility journey, what it means to be steady for your partner, and how growing up without knowing his biological dad shaped him without defining him. We dig into the “village” idea of role models, why wrestling builds a different kind of discipline than school ever did, and how that grit translates into sustainable fitness, identity-based habits, and a healthier relationship with mistakes. Then we go full health and curiosity mode: peptide therapy like BPC-157 for injury recovery, mind-muscle connection, genetic tradeoffs, and why the gym is mental health maintenance more than a mirror. We also talk about drinking less without turning it into a shame story, plus a wild spirituality rabbit hole that touches Bob Lazar and the importance of staying open to new evidence. If you got something from this conversation, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find Supernaut. 0:00 Motivation Speeches And Self Talk 13:53 Meeting Seth And Contagious Energy 14:42 Six Years Trying For Kids 15:58 What Fatherhood Changes In You 17:39 Growing Up Without Knowing Dad 22:52 The Village That Raised Him 28:11 Time Money And Anti Aging 30:21 Wrestling Built Discipline For Life 37:47 Peptides And Healing A Torn Calf 44:53 Mind Muscle Connection And Genetics 48:50 Gym As Mental Health Baseline 53:18 Coaching Kids With Tailored Support 1:05:23 Health Buzz From Peptides To RFK 1:06:41 Drinking Less And The Real Why 1:15:23 Aliens Faith And Staying Open 1:25:30 The Words Friends Use For Seth 1:29:46 Insurance Work And Networking Group 1:30:36 Final Questions On Family Legacy

    1h 32m

  3. APR 19

    Something About Time

    Time can feel like it’s flying until a song, a scar, or a hard earned habit forces you to look straight at it. I sit down with my brother Michael and we start with the Rush song “Time Stand Still,” then follow the thread into what it means to age, chase fitness, and hold on to the moments you don’t want to lose. From there we get practical and honest about health optimization without the guru voice: sourdough and digestion, why toasting and cooking can change how your body reacts, and what people actually mean when they talk about peptides. Michael breaks down peptides as amino acid chains, shares what he’s tried, and why the debate about long term safety matters. We also talk Hyrox training, running cadence, the meditative side of lifting, and why the exercise you dread is often the one that will change you. Then the story turns. Michael walks through a construction accident that nearly cost him his hand, the ER moment, six surgeries, grafts, and decades of nerve recovery. We talk about the hidden risk that followed: strong painkillers, the fear of running out, and how asking a doctor for a taper can keep pain relief from becoming dependence. We also touch on quitting nicotine after decades, what alcohol does to sleep, tracking recovery with an Oura Ring, and the kind of character traits people notice when you show up steady for your family. If you like episodes that mix resilience, wellness, big questions, and real life detail, hit play, then subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find SuperNAT. What part of Michael’s story do you relate to most? 0:00 Meet Michael And The Bond 0:42 A Song That Holds Time 3:31 Food Prep And Better Digestion 5:26 Peptides Explained Without Hype 11:58 Hyrox Training And Mental Drive 23:10 The Hand Accident That Changed Life 35:49 Painkillers And Avoiding Dependence 39:30 Quitting Nicotine And Cutting Alcohol 47:49 From Work Injury To Chef School 52:21 Fleet Management At Massive Events 59:32 Animal Rescue Dreams And Compassion 1:01:28 Lucid Dreams And The Mind 1:05:25 Faith, Meaning, And Mortality Questions 1:08:32 How Others Describe Michael 1:11:59 Rapid Questions And Core Values 1:16:05 Limits, Aging, And Final Reflections

    1h 18m

  4. APR 12

    Stronger Without The Escape - Sam

    He chose New Year’s for his last drink because he wanted a date he couldn’t argue with later. That small decision opens a much bigger story. We’re joined by Sam Truen, who talks with us about blackouts, cravings, jail, and the quiet daily work of becoming someone you can live with. We follow Sam’s sobriety journey from early “I can handle it” bargaining to the moment he admits alcohol doesn’t mix with his emotions. Then we go deeper into the parts people don’t always connect to drinking: adoption and abandonment, lifelong trust issues, family depression and suicide, and the way painful stories can shape your identity until you challenge them. The goal isn’t a tidy recovery timeline. It’s a real conversation about alcohol addiction recovery, mental health, accountability, and learning to sit with feelings instead of escaping them. Sam also shares what helps now: leaving when triggers hit, finding new dopamine through work and nature, swapping in tea and soda water, and staying present on purpose. We end with a powerful reflection as we read words from the people who know him best and he practices receiving them. If you’ve ever searched for how to quit drinking, how to stay sober, or how to rebuild self-trust, this one will hit. Subscribe, share it with someone who needs a light, leave a review, and tell us what “freedom” looks like for you now? 0:00 Hook, Guest, And Song Choice 2:10 Drinking Starts And The Quit Cycle 4:43 Two Years Sober And New Fun 11:55 Adoption, Identity, And Trust Issues 24:24 Family Suicide And Suicidal Thoughts 32:09 Police, Jail, And Juvenile Detention 38:58 Staying Sober With Triggers And Freedom 54:18 Ego Death In A Dark Night 1:05:12 Purpose, Presence, And Meaningful Work 1:16:49 Being Seen, Faith, And Next Steps 1:36:43 Comedy Plans And Goodbye

    1h 41m

  5. APR 5

    Service, Structure, And Steady Progress

    Time keeps moving whether we feel ready or not, and that truth sets the tone for a wide-ranging, surprisingly practical conversation with my nephew Nicholas. We start with the song “Time” and quickly land on the parts of life most of us avoid naming: the fear of being recorded, the cringe of hearing our own voice, and the need for at least one trusted person to tell us we’re doing better than we think. From there, we get into Nicholas’s faith journey and what he calls being a “Christian nomad” moving between Catholic tradition and non-denominational community. We talk about what he looks for in a church, why theology and history matter to him, and how faith gets tested in the daily grind through pride, envy, and the urge to be “right.” The conversation stays honest and grounded, especially around the question he’d ask God if they met today: how to help people while staying humble. Nicholas also shares how the Marine Corps shaped his mindset around suffering, discipline, and deliberate discomfort, from hard training to cold plunges. Then we shift into mission and impact: his new nonprofit, Mackie Hall, focused on preventing veteran homelessness with proactive financial advising, smarter retirement planning, and real estate support like help with VA home loan closing costs and trusted connections to VA-literate professionals. If you care about personal growth, resilience, faith, military transition, veteran homelessness solutions, or real estate and financial literacy, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s building their next chapter, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re putting into practice. 0:00 Welcome And A Song About Time 1:56 Feeling Awkward On Camera 4:15 Being A Christian Nomad 12:23 Sin, Pride, And Questions For God 15:04 Why He Chose The Marines 20:17 Training The Mind Through Discomfort 28:07 Hearing How Others Describe You 31:17 A Nonprofit To Prevent Veteran Homelessness 37:59 Goals, Humility, And Avoiding Complacency

    44 min

  6. MAR 29

    Speaking The Unspoken With Nicole

    Depression doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like a capable nurse, a partner, a parent, a person who “has everything” and still feels like they’re disappearing on the inside. I sit down with Nicole for a first-time conversation that starts with a song and quickly turns into a deeply honest story about mental health, isolation, and what it takes to ask for help before things get worse.  Nicole shares when she first recognized depression at 19 after a breakup and the crushing loneliness of being far from home. We talk about why therapy helped immediately, how medication fit into her path, and why it can be so confusing when your life plan is working but your brain and body are not. Then we go into the realities of postpartum depression and sleep deprivation, including a scary moment of suicidal ideation that she’s willing to name out loud so other people don’t have to suffer in silence.  From there, we connect the dots to childhood experiences with divorce, alcohol in the home, and how addiction history can shape what feels safe in adulthood. We also get practical about nursing burnout and caregiver fatigue, why switching jobs can be a mental health intervention, and the small self-soothing tools that actually help when your nervous system is overloaded. We close with spirituality as an open question, the power of being seen through others’ words, and even a money mindset angle that reframes spending, debt, and “happy money.”  If this conversation hits home, subscribe for more honest inner-life talks, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of Nicole’s story did you relate to most? 0:00 Meeting Nicole Through A Song 0:51 First Depression And College Isolation 3:46 Therapy And Medication That Helped 4:32 Postpartum Breakdown And Suicidal Thoughts 10:05 Divorce And Growing Up In Two Homes 14:03 Teen Years With Alcohol At Home 16:30 Marriage And Addiction Fears Around Drinking 20:44 Why She Chose Nursing 22:48 ER Adrenaline Then Burnout 26:10 Self Care With Music And Nature 28:41 Learning To Self Soothe And Slow Down 31:51 Spiritual Seeking And The Alpha Group 39:43 Hearing How Others Describe You 44:24 Money Habits And A Better Relationship

    48 min

  7. MAR 23

    Sober by Sunrise: The Night Everything Changed - Cody

    The scariest part of addiction isn’t the hangover, it’s the moment you realize you’ve started living a double life. Our guest, Cody Cooper, takes us straight into that reality, from hiding bottles and bargaining with “rules” to a December night that ends with cops at the door and Cody out in the freezing woods, sobering up and finally admitting he’s drowning. From there, the conversation gets wide and honest. We talk about quitting drinking when alcohol has been tied to sleep, anxiety relief, and even childhood “medicine,” and why sobriety can feel harder after the first year when the honeymoon phase ends. Cody shares what cravings actually look like in real life, how secrecy feeds relapse, and why saying the thought out loud to your partner can be the difference between a trigger and a spiral. We also dig into practical sobriety tools that helped him, including habit replacement, projects, accountability, and why he leans on NA options like LaCroix while avoiding non-alcoholic spirits that mimic gin too closely. Cody also opens up about Navy culture, masculinity, leadership, mental health, and the identity shock of leaving the military, including his refusal of the COVID vaccine mandate and what an honorable discharge can still feel like emotionally. We end with spirituality, presence, and the hard work of learning to love your life without needing to escape it. If this hits home, subscribe for more honest conversations, share this with someone navigating alcohol addiction recovery, and leave a review. What’s one moment that changed your relationship with drinking? 0:00 Welcome And Guest Setup 3:30 First Time Life Felt Like Drowning 6:20 December 11 And The Breaking Point 14:10 Arrest Morning And The Walk Back 18:20 Childhood Alcohol And Early Conditioning 23:10 Anxiety Sleep And Drinking As Medicine 27:50 Navy Drinking And Proving Masculinity 36:40 Choosing Forever Sobriety And AA 39:00 Cravings Secrets And Telling The Truth 51:40 Staying Sober In Social Situations 57:00 Practical Tools LaCroix Projects Books 1:00:40 Why He Joined The Navy 1:10:30 Marriage Trauma Mentors And Survival 1:22:30 A Mentor’s Suicide And Grief Drinking 1:34:40 Alcohol Depression And Suicidal Ideation 1:40:38 COVID Mandate Refusal And Navy Discharge 1:55:30 Identity Shock After Leaving Service 2:03:20 Leadership Failures And Veteran Advice 2:14:48 Spirituality Presence And Faith Questions 2:21:08 Hearing How Friends Describe Him 2:25:37 Backyard Wedding And Private Joy 2:32:36 Legacy Hopes And Final Reflections

    2h 34m

  8. MAR 15

    Surviving Abuse, Addiction, And Loss Became A Life Of Healing - Bethany

    A love song, a whiteboard, and a brother’s smile—that’s how Bethany learned to stay. From a childhood shaped by a violent, absent father and the shame of his arrest, to teenage depression and two suicide attempts, her story doesn’t flinch. Instead, it follows the gritty path of healing: inpatient care that planted a spark, medication that turned explosions into choices, and therapy that taught her brain a kinder way to file pain. We go deep on the day-to-day tools that hold her life together. Bethany shares a gratitude ritual that spills from her office into her community, mindful walks that count smiles and reset the nervous system, and the simple power of presence when the mind wants to time-travel. When the conversation turns to her brother Lee—his humor, his big heart, the slide into opioids, and the winter night he didn’t come back—she offers a hard-won masterclass in grief work. EMDR therapy helped transform an unseeable trauma into a memory she can love: Lee turning to smile. It didn’t erase the loss; it rewired the story. Bethany’s healing expanded outward. Nursing became a calling, not just a job—servant leadership, flexible schedules for LPNs chasing RNs, and hands-on care that respects both patients and staff. Coaching varsity softball turned into character training for young women: resilience, accountability, and the freedom to fail forward. Faith, once fractured, returned as something felt—a daily conversation with God, a family practice of trust over control, and the courage to ask direct, lifesaving questions: Are you suicidal? Do you have a plan? Come for the raw honesty about abuse, addiction, suicide, and trauma. Stay for the practical mental health tools—EMDR, medication, mindfulness, gratitude—and a lived blueprint for turning survival into shelter for others. If someone you love is hurting, or if that someone is you, this conversation is a hand to hold. Listen, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs hope today. Then tell us: which practice will you try this week? 0:00 Meet Bethany: Caregiver And Coach 1:41 Love Story And A Song That Heals 4:28 Chaotic Childhood And A Father’s Abuse 8:15 Arrest, Shame, And Growing Up Fast 12:28 Depression, Defiance, And First Attempt 16:50 Hospital, Inpatient Care, And New Tools 19:59 Medication, Therapy, And Mindset Shifts 23:12 Daily Gratitude And Mindful Presence 26:30 Gardens, Farming Roots, And Family Ties 29:12 Lee’s Light: Humor, Love, And Addiction 33:05 The Night Everything Broke 37:10 Grief, Rumors, And EMDR Healing 41:01 Working With First Responders And Closure 44:03 Faith Lost, Faith Felt, Faith Lived 48:12 Nursing As Ministry And Servant Leadership 52:53 Coaching Girls To Lead Their Lives 56:30 Assume The Best And Choose Hope

    1h 27m
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About

Supernaut is a podcast about spirituality, sobriety, suicide, and the full spectrum of being human. Hosted by Beth Kelling, the show opens space for honest conversations about healing, identity, and the parts of life we often keep quiet. As the show has grown, mental health has become a defining theme. Many guests have shared deeply personal experiences with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and loss. In response, Supernaut is dedicating more space to conversations around suicide—approaching the topic with care, honesty, and compassion. The goal is not to sensationalize pain, but to reduce stigma, encourage vulnerability, and remind people that struggling does not mean failing—and that help, connection, and light are possible. Whether you’re sober-curious, spiritually inclined, or simply looking for real conversations that make you feel less alone, you’re welcome here. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available in the U.S. by calling or texting 988. If you’re outside the U.S., visit findahelpline.com.

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  • Creator
    Supernaut
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Supernaut
  • Show Website
    Supernaut

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