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On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed siblings Jamila Winder, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Chair of the Board of Commissioners, and her brother Randy Winder, who is several years into recovery and works at the University of Pennsylvania. Gary and Mark explored the complex relationship between family, addiction, and recovery as Jamila and…
On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund explored an honest and often difficult question: Why did you seek sobriety? They discussed the different circumstances that can lead someone into recovery, whether it was a family member delivering an ultimatum, an employer demanding treatment, a court-ordered program, or simply reaching a point where the…
On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed Steve Leckerman and Denise Leckerman, who shared their inspiring story of recovery, resilience, and hope in the face of unimaginable loss. The couple reflected on the tragic death of their daughter, Leigh, who was killed by a drunk driver more than two decades ago, and how they found the strength to…
On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund examined how addiction and recovery are portrayed in the news media and across social media. The discussion explored the highs and lows, challenges and triumphs, and often complicated realities experienced by people in active addiction and those in recovery. Gary and Mark considered how media coverage could shape…
On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund explored the question of what is truly necessary to achieve sobriety and maintain long-term recovery. The discussion examined whether following the teachings of the “Big Book,” attending AA or NA meetings, finding a sponsor, surrounding oneself with responsible and supportive people, and making sobriety a top…
On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed Mike T, who shared his powerful journey through grief, alcoholism, and recovery. Mike reflected on the devastating loss of his brother to a drug overdose in 2015 and his father in 2017, tragedies that led him to turn to alcohol in an attempt to cope with overwhelming grief. After his drinking spiraled out…