Reframeable Podcast

Getting to day one can be the hardest part. In this deeply personal episode, Matt, a professional Los Angeles musician, shares how a fifteen-year drinking habit, a DUI, and the loss of his mother converged into one of the hardest seasons of his life—and how he eventually made his way to a sobriety date he chose for himself: January 13, 2025.

This conversation explores what it actually takes to reach day one and, more i...

In this episode you'll get: a working definition of self-care that goes beyond indulgence and rest; why "should," "try," and "all in" are protection mechanisms worth noticing in your own language; the case for meeting yourself where you are (75% today is your 100%) instead of chasing an idealized best; how starting impossibly small — one page, one post, lacing up your shoes — compounds into change you never planned for;...

Join Coach Kevin Bellack and Coach Frank Spinelli, MD, one of Reframe's trauma-informed health coaches, for a guest-free deep dive into the medical side of changing your relationship with alcohol. In this episode, they unpack Reframe Med and the growing role of medical interventions in cutting back or quitting drinking.

The conversation centers on naltrexone: what it is, how it works to blunt alcohol's effects by blocking th...

 Join Coach Kevin, Coach Eric, and Reframe Coach Maria Thelke for a conversation about healing trauma, building secure attachment, and understanding why we reach for alcohol in the first place. Maria is a trauma-informed relationship and recovery coach who specializes in helping people heal from trauma, build secure relationships, and create lasting change through nervous system regulation and attachment science.

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Join Coach Kevin and Coach Frank as they welcome fellow Reframe coach Teri Katzenberger, a functional health and lifestyle wellness specialist who has been helping people build healthy, whole lives since 2005 and is celebrating 35 years of sobriety. Teri joined Reframe in December 2025 and brings both deep personal experience and a warm, no-nonsense coaching style to the conversation.

This episode explores what long-term rec...

Join Coach Kevin, Coach Frank, and Reframer Arely — a freelance photographer, aspiring novelist, and perfume enthusiast from Los Angeles who found her way to a more present, creative life after realizing she wasn't a moderator.

This episode explores how the simple habit of journaling can become a turning point in changing your relationship with alcohol. The conversation digs into why writing without worrying about gram...

Join Coach Kevin, Coach Eric, and Reframer Nirvana: a married mom of four and artist from South Florida who first came to Reframe simply curious about the science of alcohol.

This episode explores what happens when awareness, not a rock bottom, becomes the turning point. You'll hear about the heavy mental load of constantly counting drinks versus the freedom of taking things one "let's see" at a time, the fear many creatives...

What does it actually take to change a belief you've held for years — that you need alcohol to unwind, to sleep, to survive a hard day? In this episode, Coach Kevin and Coach Frank sit down with Ray Carroll, a four-year Reframe community member, to explore what happens when education alone isn't enough and why the missing ingredient for so many people is simply asking for help.

They dig into the long game of recovery &...

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Eric as they sit down with Nadine — a librarian, mom of two, and Reframer with almost two and a half years alcohol-free — as she opens up about the double life she thought only she was living: the master's degree, the great job, the happy family on the outside, and the nightly blackouts no one knew about. Nadine doesn't sugarcoat it, and what comes through is a story about isolation, surrender...

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Frank Spinelli — physician, trauma-informed coach, and Reframer — as Frank opens up about the journey that brought him to Reframe: a childhood trauma buried for decades, a pandemic that unraveled the life he'd carefully rebuilt, and the moment he woke up in his basement not remembering how he'd gotten there. Frank doesn't hold back and what comes through is a story about shame, denial, and wha...

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Eric Fischer as they sit down with Gina Welch — a  nurse practitioner with 26 years in healthcare, a Reframer (three years alcohol-free) — to talk about identity, escape, and the long work of becoming someone new.

They dig into why heavy drinking is rarely about the drink (it's about what the drink lets you not feel), how working in an ER through COVID turned an already-heavy habit into so...

Join Coach Kevin and Eric Fischer as they sit down to talk about identity, addiction, and the slow work of becoming someone new.

They dig into why alcohol isn't usually the problem (it's the solution to one), how chronic pain, professional setbacks, and family stress can quietly fuel a drinking problem, and why so many high-achievers don't recognize addiction until it has them by the throat. You'll hear about the late-in-life ADHD d...

Join Coach Kevin and Frank as they sit down with longtime Reframer Max Miller — four and a half years sober, husband, father, and sales professional  to talk about the Sunday morning he decided to stop drinking and the life that followed.

They dig into why alcohol isn't usually the problem (it's the solution to one), the science behind why recovery isn't a moral failing, and how shame, isolation, and the "I should be able...

Join Kevin with new co-hosts Frank Spinelli and Eric Fischer as they kick off a new chapter of the Reframeable Podcast. In this episode, they share their personal journeys and dive into the realities of behavior change, alcohol, and identity.

They explore common misconceptions around addiction, why so many people struggle silently, and how shame and labels can keep us stuck. The conversation highlights the power of community, vulner...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons engage in a powerful conversation with Kortney Olson, an international bodybuilding competitor and advocate for women's empowerment. They discuss Kortney's journey from struggling with body image and addiction to finding strength in recovery and empowering others. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, balance in life, and the ne...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into the journey of Grant Caunter, the founder of State of Play Brewing, New Zealand's pioneering zero-alcohol brewery. From his early days at Heineken to becoming a 'beerpreneur,' Grant shares his transformative story of personal growth and innovation in the competitive world of non-alcoholic beverages. Discover how Grant's passion for quality and authenticity has propelled State of Pl...

Join Emma and Kevin in this special "Ask Us Anything" episode where they tackle your burning questions about navigating life without alcohol. From dealing with cravings and social situations to maintaining relationships and setting realistic goals, they cover it all with humor and honesty. Whether you're curious about the journey to sobriety or mindful moderation, or looking for practical tips, this episode is packed with insights ...

In this episode, Kevin and Emma embark on a tangent-filled quest to discuss the challenges and strategies for navigating social situations during Dry/Damp July (or anytime of the year). They share personal anecdotes and insights while exploring the importance of preparation, understanding personal motivations for reducing alcohol consumption, dealing with peer pressure, and emphasizing the significance of having exit strategies, ac...

In this episode of the Reframeable Podcast, hosts Kevin Bellack and Emma Simmons engage in a heartfelt conversation with Jen Hirst, founder of Lighthouse Sobriety. Jen shares her transformative journey from alcohol dependency to empowerment, emphasizing the importance of community, self-discovery, and redefining fun in sobriety as well as emotional regulation, and the importance of daily habits. She discusses various tools and tech...