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Altum Fitness

The health and fitness show for real, everyday people.

Each week, we break down the health and fitness headlines that matter and translate them into clear, practical action. You’ll also hear conversations with trusted experts in strength training, longevity, mental health, nutrition, stress management, and parenting.

Hosted by Jesse Carrajat — USMC veteran, fitness coach, healthcare executive, and father of three.

Give us 45 minutes a week, and we’ll help you train smarter, eat better, manage stress, and build a stronger body and mind for the long haul.

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Jan 23, 2025 · 43 min
7 Key Elements to Build Your Happiest (Soberist) Life | Mel Burbank of The Sober Health Club
Can you rebuild your life from the ground up, using just 7 key elements? If so, what's the blueprint? In this episode, Melissa Burbank, founder of The Sober Health Club, shares her transformative "Whole Health House" model—a powerful framework that combines nutrition, movement, sleep, stress relief, social connection, and more to help you build a life that is healthy, and filled with lasting happiness. Whether you need to renovate, or strip it all down to the studs, this conversation offers practical steps and powerful insights to help you design the life you truly want. #LiveDeep - Learn more about The Sober Health Club here: https://soberhealthclub.com/ - Follow Mel on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/soberhealthclub/ EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with ⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠ SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Alcohol. Social Media. Netflix. Gambling. In an age of unrelenting stress and information overload, which vice are YOU leaning on? How are YOU staying strong? Sober Strength is a show about finding balance and building strength—inside and out. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and timeless wisdom, you’ll learn to conquer habits, resist excess, and unlock your BEST LIFE YET. Hosted by USMC veteran, healthcare leader, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, join us every Thursday for full episodes and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Jan 16, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
The Real Science of Breathwork and Cold Exposure | Jesse Coomer of The Language of Breath
Can harnessing the power of breath and cold transform your mental and emotional health—and even aid in recovery from substance use? Could these tools be the missing key to unlocking your best life yet? In this episode, Jesse Coomer, author, coach, and founder of The Language of Breath, dives deep into the science and practice of breathwork and cold exposure. Drawing from his extensive expertise, Jesse explains how these powerful tools can help you build resilience, improve focus, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and strength. From calming the mind to fostering recovery, this conversation unpacks the tangible benefits of combining breath and cold for a healthier, more balanced life. - To work with Jesse Coomer one-on-one reach, visit him at www.jessecoomer.com - To learn to become a breathwork instructor, visit www.languageofbreathcollective.com - Follow Jesse on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoomerbreath/ - Watch Jesse on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@MidwesternMethod EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with ⁠Momentous Supplements⁠ SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Free for Veterans) - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** In a world of unrelenting, unprecedented stress and excess, this is a show about seeking balance and building strength - inside and out. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and lasting wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and unlock your BEST LIFE YET. Hosted by USMC veteran, healthcare leader, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, join us every Thursday for full episodes and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Jan 2, 2025 · 44 min
Start Strong, Stay Strong: "Send It" in 2025
We kickoff 2025 where it all started; co-host Justin Maziarz joined the show to recap 2024, and talk all things hope, health, and happiness in 2025. EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with medication to help you drink less |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with Momentous Supplements SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Free for Veterans) - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Dec 4, 2024 · 37 min
Sobriety as Your Superpower | Adam Jablin of The Hero Project
Can sober-living become a superpower that unlocks your full potential physically, emotionally, and spiritually? In this episode, Adam Jablin, author, coach, and founder of The Hero Project, shares how his journey to sobriety transformed his life and became the foundation for his mission to help others. From battling addiction to inspiring others, this conversation explores how embracing sobriety can become your ultimate advantage by removing the barriers holding you back. - Check out Adam's website here: https://adamjablin.com/ - Follow Adam on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/ - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Free for Veterans) - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Nov 20, 2024 · 53 min
Can Medication-Assisted Treatment Solve Our Nation's Addiction Crisis? | Dr. Michael McCormick of Release Recovery
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) has revolutionized addiction recovery, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood approaches to treatment. In this episode, Dr. Michael McCormick, Chief Medical Officer at Release Recovery, provides a comprehensive look at MAT, its effectiveness, and the misconceptions surrounding it. Drawing from nearly a decade of experience in addiction medicine—and his own journey through addiction—Dr. McCormick shares how medications like naltrexone are transforming recovery outcomes, and has the potential to heal our nation. - Visit the Release Recovery website here. - Follow Release Recovery on Instagram here. - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Free for Veterans) - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Nov 13, 2024 · 42 min
How NA Beer is Disrupting Drinking Culture | Joe Chura of Go Brewing
The non-alcoholic (NA) beverage industry has seen explosive growth, now valued at over $10 billion globally, with NA breweries and brands popping up across the U.S. as more people explore alternatives to traditional drinking. Beyond full sobriety, many are using NA beverages as a tool for moderation, helping them reduce alcohol consumption without total abstinence. In this episode, we speak with Joe Chura, founder of Go Brewing—one of the country’s fastest-growing and most innovative NA breweries. Joe shares how NA beer supports the path of moderation or sobriety, the shifting trends in drinking culture, and his own journey from tech entrepreneur to leader in the NA revolution. EPISODE RESOURCES - Visit the ⁠⁠Go Brewing website here. - Follow Go Brewing ⁠⁠on Instagram here. ⁠⁠ - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Free for Veterans) - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Nov 6, 2024 · 48 min
Break Free from Alcohol with The Sinclair Method | Claudia Christian, Actress & AUD Activist
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) affects over 14 million Americans and is the 4th leading cause of preventable death in our nation. However, many remain unaware of a powerful, evidence-based approach that can help: The Sinclair Method. This method, which leverages naltrexone to reduce cravings and dependency, offers a different path to breaking free from alcohol’s grip. In this episode, Claudia Christian, a leading advocate for The Sinclair Method, explains how this treatment works, its remarkable success stories, and why it remains relatively unknown in mainstream recovery circles. We dive into the science, the barriers, and the potential this approach holds to change lives. EPISODE RESOURCES - Visit the ⁠Options Save Lives website here.⁠ - Support Claudia's work ⁠here by donating. ⁠ - Follow Claudia ⁠on Instagram here. ⁠ - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠ WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Free for Veterans) - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Nov 2, 2024 · 7 min
The Art of Letting Go | Weekly Wisdom #7
How do we let go without losing control? In this episode, we explore the "Art of Acquiescence"—a Stoic principle of releasing what we can’t control, not to surrender, but to find freedom. With the election days away, we explore how we can embody this mindset, whether facing national outcomes or navigating personal relationships. Let go to grow. Let go to gain. #LiveDeep WHEN YOU'RE READY/RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Free for Veterans) - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Oct 30, 2024 · 28 min
Driven to Drink? High Performers and Hidden Addiction | James Swanwick of Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Is there a link between high-performance tendencies and struggles with addiction or mental health? And if so, what steps can you take to overcome it? In this episode, Jesse sits down with James Swanwick of Alcohol-Free Lifestyle to explore how the drive for success can sometimes lead to hidden battles with alcohol. Discover the connection between ambition, lifestyle habits, and mental resilience—and learn actionable strategies to navigate these challenges while achieving a healthy, balanced life. EPISODE RESOURCES - Visit the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle website here. - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠ WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Free for Veterans) - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ KEY TAKEAWAYS High performers strive for excellence and outstanding results. Alcohol often serves as a symptom of deeper issues. Self-awareness is crucial for personal growth and transformation. Creating an alcohol-free lifestyle fosters better health and relationships. Fun can be had without alcohol, challenging societal norms. The journey to high performance involves understanding personal triggers. Entrepreneurial utopia is about making a generational impact. **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Oct 26, 2024 · 8 min
Mortality, and "Living Life Backward" | Weekly Wisdom #6
What will you leave behind? Who will remember you? And how do you want to be remembered? In this episode, we confront the questions that define our legacy and challenge us to think beyond the day-to-day. Drawing from personal loss, insights from the book of Ecclesiastes, and Stoic wisdom, we explore how every choice we make shapes our story. Check out ⁠"Living Life Backward,"⁠ by David Gibson. WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Oct 23, 2024 · 50 min
How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller, Author & Founder of Functional Sobriety
Nutrition and supplementation are powerful yet often overlooked tools in substance abuse recovery and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Brooke Scheller, celebrated author and founder of Functional Sobriety, shares how nutrition plays a crucial role in alcohol freedom and moderation. She explains the connection between diet and cravings, how certain nutrients impact mood and energy, and why what we eat can either help or hinder our sobriety goals. We also explore the key dietary supplements you can use to supercharge your emotional fitness. Listen to this episode to learn how to eat better, to drink less. EPISODE RESOURCES - Visit the Functional Sobriety website here. - Follow Dr. Scheller on Instagram here. - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠ - Try the ⁠Sunnyside alcohol moderation app here.⁠ WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ KEY TAKEAWAYS Nutrition is a key component of sobriety. Functional sobriety focuses on root causes of alcohol use. Blood sugar regulation is crucial for managing cravings. Increasing protein intake can help stabilize blood sugar. Supplements can support recovery and overall health. Non-alcoholic beverages are becoming more mainstream. Mindfulness practices are essential in early sobriety. B vitamins play a significant role in mood and energy levels. Eating regularly can prevent cravings for alcohol. Exploring dietary changes can enhance the alcohol-free journey. **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Oct 16, 2024 · 48 min
First Responders and Addiction: The Silent Struggle | Mike Marotta of Warriors Heart
It's estimated that 30% of first responders (police, fire, EMS, etc) suffer from behavioral health injuries like PTSD and depression; significantly higher than the general population. Many first responders report struggling with substance use, often turning to alcohol or drugs to cope with the high-stress demands of their jobs. These alarming statistics reveal a deeper crisis within the first responder community, where the pressure to remain strong often prevents seeking help. In this episode, we sit down with Mike Marotta of Warriors Heart to discuss why mental health and substance use issues are so prevalent among first responders, the cultural barriers to getting support, and the critical need for change. EPISODE RESOURCES - Visit the Warriors Heart website here. - Contact Warriors Heart 24/7 directly at (888) 598-4895 - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠ - Try the Sunnyside alcohol moderation app here. WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TAKEAWAYS - Warrior's Heart focuses on healing those in the warrior class; military, police, fire, EMS, and more - First responders face unique challenges and vulnerabilities that place that at risk for mental health challenges - Alcohol is the most common substance abused among first responders. - Coping mechanisms often include unhealthy practices like drinking and pain pills - Stigma around mental health prevents many from seeking help. - Connection and vulnerability can foster healing. - Hope exists for a future with better mental health treatment options and legislation around reimbursements **** Sober Strength is about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Oct 11, 2024 · 6 min
What are the Three Primary Pleasures? | Weekend Wisdom #4
Thomas Aquinas taught about the three primary pleasures: food, drink, and sex. And while all of these are good gifts from God, Aquinas warns us that when we indulge in them without moderation or reason, they can harm us—physically, mentally, and spiritually. He taught that temperance is the key to enjoying these pleasures without letting them rule our lives. Let’s use this weekend as an opportunity to practice temperance—not as a restriction, but as a way to reclaim our freedom. **** WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Sober Strength is a show about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Oct 9, 2024 · 54 min
The Ultimate Guide to Non-Alcoholic Beverages | Deb Podlogar, aka "Mocktail Mom"
The Non-Alcoholic (NA) Beverage industry has skyrocketed in the past 4 years, quickly emerging as one of the fastest growing retail segments in the country. Why? In our post-epidemic, health conscious, and uber-connected world, consumers now have access to influential health information and hundreds of new NA options to help them live healthier, sober/soberish lives. To explore this new frontier, we welcomed Deb Podlogar, aka "The Mocktail Mom," on the show. Deb is a popular content creator and podcaster in the NA space. She shared her personal story of sobriety, as well as some fun tips and favorite NA recipes that anyone can enjoy. We hope you enjoy the show. EPISODE RESOURCES - Visit The Mocktail Mom website here: https://www.mocktailmom.com/ - Download Mocktail Mom's free mocktail guide here. - Follow Mocktail Mom on IG here. - Visit the ⁠Sunnyside website here. ⁠ - Follow Sunnyside on ⁠social media here.⁠ - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠ **** WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TAKEAWAYS - Deb's journey to sobriety was sparked by a period of significant challenges, including her daughter's serious illness. - Alcohol became a coping mechanism during difficult times, numbing both pain and joy. - Deb found solace in non-alcoholic drinks and started exploring mocktails. - The mocktail industry has seen significant growth, offering many alternatives. - Deb emphasizes that life can still be fun without alcohol; - We unpack her favorite, go-to recipes for various occasions **** Sober Strength is a show about seeking balance in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean moderation in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Oct 1, 2024 · 45 min
Can Technology Really Help You Drink Less? | Ian Andersen of Sunnyside
In 2024, a survey revealed that 41% of American adults plan to drink less in the coming year—without giving up alcohol entirely. With traditional sobriety programs like AA focused on total abstinence, the question becomes: how will nearly half the country achieve moderation? Ian Andersen, co-founder of Sunnyside, believes he has the answer. In this episode, I sit down with Ian to explore how Sunnyside is revolutionizing the way people approach alcohol through technology. Ian shares how the app empowers users to set personalized goals, track their drinking habits, and get real-time feedback—all while focusing on moderation, not sobriety. We dig into the science of mindful drinking, the importance of accountability, and how Sunnyside is providing a much-needed middle ground for those looking to drink less, without the pressure of quitting entirely. EPISODE RESOURCES - Visit the Sunnyside website here. - Follow Sunnyside on social media here. - Get started with medication to help you drink less | ⁠visit Oar Health **** WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUBSCRIBE/SAY THANKS - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TAKEAWAYS - Ian's family history with alcohol shaped his perspective on drinking. - Sunnyside was born from a desire to help others with moderation. -Tracking alcohol intake can lead to healthier habits. -Community support is crucial for those looking to change their drinking habits. -Education about alcohol's effects is empowering for individuals. -The app combines technology with human coaching for better outcomes. -Mindfulness around drinking can lead to significant lifestyle changes. -Sunnyside aims to destigmatize conversations about alcohol moderation. -The goal is to help millions change their relationship with alcohol. **** Sober Strength is a show about seeking moderation in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean balance in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Sep 27, 2024 · 8 min
Are You Your Child's "Inner Critic"? | Weekend Wisdom #3
"You become their inner voice. Don't become their inner critic." Powerful parenting advice spoken by former NFL star wide receiver Dez Bryant. How healthy is YOUR inner voice, and how does it impact your relationships, decisions, and experience of the world around you? Are your words and actions passing down a "generational curse" to your children, loved ones, and friends? Dive deep, discover, and do the work. This is Friday Fortitude. WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUBSCRIBE/SAY THANKS - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sober Strength is a show about seeking moderation in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean balance in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Sep 25, 2024 · 47 min
Can One Pill Really Solve Alcohol Misuse? | Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Founder/CEO of Oar Health
It's 2024, and over 30 million people are suffering from alcohol use disorder in the US alone. Can a simple, cost effective pill called Naltrexone instantly help millions of Americans cut back, or cut out, alcohol? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but there's a reason people don't know about it... Jonathan Hunt-Glassman is the Founder & CEO of Oar Health, and he is determined to change that. Oar Health is the nation's leading provider of online subscription-based Naltrexone prescriptions. As of this recording, Oar Health's private, convenient service has helped over 35,000 people cut back or quit drinking alcohol, and counting. EPISODE RESOURCES - Get started with medication to help you drink less | visit Oar Health - Take a quick AUD assessment here: https://auditscreen.org/check-your-drinking/ ***** WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Subscribe to our Sober Strength weekly⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUBSCRIBE/SAY THANKS - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sober Strength is a show about seeking moderation in a world of unrelenting excess. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and ancient wisdom, you’ll learn how to conquer habits, resist excess, and build lasting strength—inside and out. We call that Sober Strength. Hosted by USMC veteran, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, we're redefining "sober" to mean balance in ALL areas of life—not just alcohol. Join us every Wednesday for full episodes and Fridays for bonus content, and discover YOUR Sober Strength. #LiveDeep
Sep 20, 2024 · 6 min
It's Who You Are BECOMING That Matters | Weekly Wisdom #2
"It's not what you've accomplished, it's who you are becoming." - Bishop Barron So: who are you becoming? www.altumfitness.com #LiveDeep
Sep 13, 2024 · 7 min
Tragedy, and Making Moments Matter | Weekend Wisdom #1
Don't lose sight of what's at stake. Donate to support the Gaudreau family here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-madeline-and-baby-tripp-after-tragedy #LiveDeep
Sep 4, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Best of: The Untold, Unexpected History of Alcohol | Professor Edward Slingerland
We think there is a ton you don't know about the history of alcohol: consider this episode from our archive your free Ivy League education on the subject. Dr. Edward Slingerland is a Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. He is one of the world's most sought after experts, authors, and scholars on the history and impact of alcohol consumption. If your curious about alcohol, or exploring your optimal relationship with the ubiquitous substance, this episode will enlighten you. We hope you learn, and enjoy. - Visit Dr. Slingerlands website and explore his work here. - Read our blog on this topic here. - Get started with medication to help you drink less | visit Oar Health: ⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength ****** WHEN YOU'RE READY/ALTUM RESOURCES Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Book a Free⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Coaching Call w/ Jesse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Sober Strength⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUBSCRIBE/SAY THANKS Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****** ⁠⁠⁠KEY TAKEAWAYS - Humans are a unique species, heavily dependent on technology and tools. - Alcohol enhances creativity by reducing inhibitions and boosting mental flexibility. - Alcohol facilitates bonding and cooperation by reducing self-monitoring and increasing feelings of well-being. - The availability of highly potent distilled alcohol and the shift from communal to private consumption have increased the risks associated with alcohol. Sober (pronounced /ˈsoʊbər/): Moderate in desires or actions, living with clear judgment and unyielding strength. The true meaning of sober is not what you think—it’s stronger. Sober Strength, hosted by USMC veteran and health coach Jesse Carrajat, redefines sobriety and challenges the conventional views on alcohol and addiction. This is your guide to mastering your mind, conquering habits, and finding freedom through fitness and discipline. With expert insights and inspiring stories, Sober Strength will empower you to live fit, break free, and build strength for the road ahead - Sláinte mhath.