Surfside Recovery Podcast

Gail L, Brian's Mom, comes on the podcast to tell how she recovered!  Gail talks about the importance of attending family group 12 step meetings and about the need for the family to recover.

Zac Clark from Release Sober Living in NY stops by the show to talk about his motivation for helping others and running the NYC Marathon If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website.

Joe C. former Corrections Officer, who is in Recovery stops by the podcast to talk about how he deals with his own demons and offers tips on how to slow your life down and enjoy the moment! If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Brian's former teacher and mentor Damiso Josey, Assistant Principal, and founder of The Empowerment Perspective Group comes on the show to discuss growing up in an alcoholic family and finding his "why".  Be sure to check out the Empowerment Perspective Podcast! If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website Stay Tuned for next week's episode with on adversity with Joe C.

Dawn Belamarich, Executive Director of Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse comes on the show to discuss the landscape of the addiction treatment industry. If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website Stay Tuned for next week's episode with Damiso Josey, Assistant Principal and Founder of The Empowerment Perspective Group

In this week's episode Brian's long time friend Eliza comes on the show.  Eliza talks about the importance of helping others, and the difficulty in getting and staying sober long term. If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website Stay Tuned for an upcoming episode with Damiso Josey, Assistant Principal and Founder of The Empowerment Perspective Group

DJ Brown drops in the studio! DJ talks to us about moving from NH back to his home town in sobriety, The Bad Friends Crew, and much more! For the full episode check out our Facebook, YouTube or Apple Podcast Page If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Brian and Ian talk about the success of the Hustle For Henne Race, statistics of 12-step meetings and how to ride the wave of recovery.  PLEASE keep the topic suggestions coming! If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Ian's mother graciously joins the show! We talk about what Ian was like before, during and after he got sober, and the creation of Surfside. If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

SEASON TWO IS HERE! We open this season off with a bang with Jason Krail.  Jason has been sober for 8+ years, he's a pastor and Treatment Advocate at Recovery Centers of America. If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

In this episode of the podcast, Brian and Ian talk about being busy at work, Brian's CrossFit gains and Step 6.   If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Matt Blomquist from Mountainside Treatment Center in CT stops by the podcast to talk about his program, coffee, and Ian admits he was wrong!  If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Brian and Ian discuss the positive and negative affects social media has on people in recovery.  We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback!  If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Brian and Ian take a user submitted topic regarding amends.  If you have any suggestions send them our way!  If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Ian's good friend Jesse Mancinone LPC from Warrior's Walk Counseling in Greenwich, CT joins the show.  Brian, Ian and Jesse, talk about the Hero's Journey, types of drug prevention, Marijuana Legalization, and how young men aren't growing up at an appropriate pace. If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Ian's good friend Jesse Mancinone LPC from Warrior's Walk Counseling in Greenwich, CT joins the show.  Brian, Ian and Jesse, talk about going to concerts in early sobriety, and the importance of bonds with men in recovery. Stay Tuned for Part 2! If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Brian and Ian talk about donating used clothing, Surfside's Beginnings and speciality therapists. If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

Special Thanks to cousin Katrina from Brooklyn for the PERFECT 10 Hawaiian Shirt.  Brian and Ian talk about the difference between Supporting and Enabling your addicted loved one.   If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website

It happened people, Brian went/goes to CrossFit.  Brian and Ian discuss "newcomer thinking" and "contempt prior to investigation."   If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE e-mail us at StructuredSoberLiving@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out our website   " There is a principal which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep man in everlasting ignorance – That principle is contempt prior to investigation.” -Herbert Spencer