Alternative Dose

Alternative Dose

Alternative Dose is a podcast about sobriety, plant medicine, and mental health. Hosted by Nadine a recovered alcoholic and holistic integrative health advocate. Season 1 has ended. -- Please follow on Instagram for updates @alternativedosepod

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May 8, 2025 63 mins

Howdy! This week nadine is back with Skylar. They pull back the layers on AA and sober living to talk about the corruption, cultishness, and failed business moves by Bill and Bob themselves. It's not about trashing these recovery support systems, but rather to shine a light on things that could be shifted for the better, to thoughtfully critique a flawed yet life-changing system, plus how to spot the good and gravitate towards that...

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Howdy! This week Alexandria shares her personal story of being raised in a strict religious household and how that shaped her relationship with substances--and life. We go deep into the teenage and young adult years of partying. Then we talk about stumbling to pregnancy and motherhood. Plus, the unraveling of substance dependency, the reality of relapsing, and a therapist who helped change Alexandria's life forever.

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Howdy! In this episode, I chat with Sarah, an experienced Ashtanga yoga teacher and bodywork expert with over 20 years in the field. Sarah is also the founder of Columbus Ashtanga Yoga Club, offering both in-person and online classes. She shares how the repetitive nature of yoga can work similarly to EMDR to break old habits, and opens up about her own journey with a misdiagnosis of addiction.

We also discuss the potential benefits ...

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Hey! Jess and I dig into some big topics: The Surgeon General Warning, the RISE of sober curious culture and if it has any negative aspects. How hard it is to make friends in general, especially in a new city WHILE SOBER. Plus we talk about how to maintain sobriety in a non traditional setting, OOF.

Tune in for the relatability and stay for the honesty.

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It’s about time I released another episode, and who better to kick things off with than my friend Matt!

This episode is for you if you’ve ever questioned whether a traditional 12-step program like AA is the right path for you, wondered if plant medicine could play a role in your healing journey, or needed guidance on choosing the right retreat. Matt shares his personal experience navigating these decisions and the transformation he ...

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Someone suggested the topic on tips and tricks to avoid isolation. Which I specifically interpreted one way, so hope it was correct.
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I don’t know how to podcast, I don’t have equipment. Frankly, I find it awkward listening to my own voice so I didn’t edit this. But here we are…publishing a raw and probably redundant story about my addiction and journey to sobriety.
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