The Payoff - Stories of Sobriety
The Payoff is a look at the great life that awaits in sobriety on other side of addiction - but not without taking you through the madness first. Hosted by Pete Sousa.
Episodes
July 18, 2025 • 53 mins
Nick Klos is engaging, charismatic and inspiring. He's also four years sober and has become a friend of Pete's over the last few years. One of the most compelling aspects of Nick's story is the fact that he was able to get sober at 21-years old, after hitting bottom as a senior in college. He stayed in school but, most importantly, ran toward recovery. He's also an up and coming play-by-play broadcaster and a great dude to list...
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July 3, 2025 • 59 mins
Britt’s inspirational keynote speeches are centered around his personal story and experiences and how his poor life choices have taught him to overcome negative consequences and focus on finding the power within to be the positive change.
Britt credits his change to utilizing the four pillars of success; a philosophy he learned from his father, Andy Reid.
Socials:
https://www.brittspeaks.com/
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June 27, 2025 • 54 mins
Pete talks to Hamza Najam, a certified breathwork teacher, and recovery coach about his journey of alcoholism and sobriety in Pakistan.
Instagram: hamzanajam.sobrietycoaching Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@breathesober.sobrietye-mail: connect@breathesober.com
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May 23, 2025 • 85 mins
A distinguished doctor of physical therapy, author, speaker, and advocate for holistic wellness. Pete talks to Dr. Samantha Harte on her journey of sobriety.
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May 7, 2025 • 14 mins
Pete returns to KWTX in the segment: Pod People, to discuss his podcast and his journey of sobriety.
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May 1, 2025 • 67 mins
Bill Sibley is 35 years sober and his music and message personify the trip from hopeless alcoholic to accomplished, fulfilled human.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0EZA2GZrJ3yIabwIj0Wws8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUl97NVWO80
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April 24, 2025 • 104 mins
How sobriety saved his life and why the Wilson Smith Golf League has been a key component to his recovery.
https://wilsonsmithgolf.org/
https://www.instagram.com/andrewwilliamaddy?igsh=MXhlMmx0Y3pveWg4
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April 17, 2025 • 24 mins
Taken from Sober Motivation: Quitting Alcohol And Getting Sober Changed Everything for Madeline, Pete and Mary Updates.
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April 9, 2025 • 136 mins
Mike had it all but couldn't see it through his addiction. Now, six years sober, he's got a life beyond his wildest dreams and a message that is both wildly entertaining and full of inspiration and integrity.
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January 23, 2025 • 63 mins
Investigative journalist Claire St. Amant is the host of the true crime podcast, Final Days on Earth and the author of the upcoming memoir, Killer Story, to be released in 2025 by BenBella Books. She also grew up in a culture of drinking, and managed to navigate out of it.
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January 16, 2025 • 50 mins
Christian Countzler is the CEO of Stable Recovery; a safe & stable living environment for men in early recovery. Stable Recovery is a peer-driven therapeutic community with a focus on equine-related employment opportunities.
While participating in our recovery housing program, residents will attend the School of Horsemanship at Taylor Made Farm.
Stable Recovery is just as remarkable as Christian’s story!
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December 25, 2024 • 72 mins
Arlina is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of an “award-winning” podcast: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast”. She is the founder of Sober Life School where she works with women to achieve sobriety, and create a life they love. Arlina is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of an “award-winning” podcast: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast”. She is the founder of Sober Life School wher...
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December 20, 2024 • 61 mins
John Delong, a retired sports writer living in Charlotte, North Carolina, has completed his new book, “And My Name Is John: The Blessings of Sobriety”: a compilation of almost four decades of experience, strength and hope in the 12-step recovery community.
Author John Delong spent twenty-one years working for the Winston-Salem Journal, covering the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets for twelve years and the NFL’s Carolina Panthers for six an...
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December 12, 2024 • 64 mins
Carrie Bates was one of the highlights of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, winning three gold medals at just 16-years old.
Her career in the pool continued to soar until great disappointment at the 1988 Olympic Trials.
Carrie’s addiction got worse and worse as an adult until she lost everything.
Now, she has it all, including more than 12 years of sobriety. Amazing woman, amazing convo!
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December 5, 2024 • 62 mins
River is coming up on four years sober. In the grips of addiction for most of his young life, River is a miracle of sobriety and gives back to those who suffer from addiction.
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November 28, 2024 • 57 mins
Pete talks to Gordon and Wesley about his and their sobriety journeys.
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November 21, 2024 • 64 mins
Darren Prince, International Best Selling author of his memoir Aiming High, is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction/mental health recovery.
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November 15, 2024 • 68 mins
Pete talks to Greg Greer, alcoholic turned drug and alcohol counselor.
Links: https://www.voicesofrecovery.org/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gregory-greer-monroe-la/371852
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November 8, 2024 • 53 mins
Pete talks to Mike Hamilton, founder of Rogue Media, of his sobriety journey and what has come from it.
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October 30, 2024 • 24 mins
Pete shares his journey of recovery with students at Robinson High School
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