Rachel Casey

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S E Sep 30, 2025

Managing Expectations during Sober October (Re-release)

Episode Summary (Re-Released episode)Sober Banter hosts offer advice for Sober October, emphasizing realistic expectations, support systems, and self-compassion.Chapte...

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S1 E4 Sep 29, 2025

Navigating Sober October From the Vault

This is an early Sober Banter episode brought back for Sober October. We were new at this, so you may hear a few hiccups. The lessons still land. We cover the hardest ...

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S1 E47 Jul 07, 2025

What 41 Years of Sobriety Taught David McMenimen About Life, Addiction, and AA

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Sober Banter, Rachel sits down with David McMenimen, who shares what 41 years of sobriety has taught him. From multiple DU...

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S1 E46 Jul 01, 2025

Healing Addiction with Neuroscience: Dr. Robb Kelly on Trauma, Sobriety, and Permanent Recovery

Happy July 1st! If you're looking for a reset this month, this one’s for you. We sit down with Dr. Robb Kelly, an addiction expert who blends neuroscience, spiritualit...

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S1 E45 Jun 19, 2025

"Just Because I Don’t Drink Alcohol Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Deserve a Damn Good Drink" -Eryka V. Namari

Eryka V. is a queer, sober, first-generation founder and the co-creator of Namari—a non-alcoholic digestif rooted in intention, ritual, and bold flavor.In this episode...

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S1 E44 Jun 11, 2025

That’s What She Said – with Brenton Sconce creator of Office Recovery

In this episode of Sober Banter, Rachel is joined by Brenton Sconce—the meme genius behind @OfficeRecovery, a former pastor, and a fierce sober ally. Brenton opens up ...

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S1 E43 Jun 08, 2025

Shaking Up the World of Alcohol-Free Drinks with Sarah Kate of Some Good Clean Fun

In this refreshing episode of Sober Banter, hosts Rachel and Colin sit down with Sarah Kate, founder of Some Good Clean Fun and a proud sober Canadian mom shaking up t...

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S1 E42 Jun 03, 2025

Danny Henriquez on Sobriety, Storytelling, and Podcasting

What do you get when you mix a fresh perspective on the 12 steps, a sharp sense of humor, and some unexpected twists in recovery? You get Danny Henriquez. In this epis...

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S1 E41 May 21, 2025

40 Years Sober: Tim Lineaweaver on Recovery, Trauma & Truth

This week on Sober Banter, we’re joined by Tim Lineaweaver—a therapist, dad, and four decades sober.Tim takes us back to 1984, when he first got sober, and walks us th...

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S1 E40 May 09, 2025

From Addiction to Advocacy: Sam Thomas on Living Sober and Recovery

In this episode, Sam Thomas, a writer and campaigner from Brighton, UK, shares his journey of sobriety since November 2019. He discusses overcoming alcohol dependence,...

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S1 E39 May 01, 2025

Bonus Banter: Quickfire Q&A

In this episode of Sober Banter, hosts Rachel and Colin Casey test some new wireless mics and their audio quality and discuss various ’50-50’ questions that elicit str...

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S1 E38 Apr 26, 2025

Addiction Speaks Globally: Neil Rutherford founder of Alcohol-Free Warrior

Neil Rutherford, creator of Alcohol Free Warrior, joins Sober Banter for a candid, judgment-free conversation about the nuances of sobriety, breaking free from labels,...

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S1 E37 Mar 26, 2025

Sharing the Mess, Healing the Shame (ft. Kellie Adams author of 'Shit I Do Sober')

What happens when hitting rock bottom becomes the beginning of your biggest breakthrough? In this raw and riveting conversation, Rachel sits down with Kellie Adams—aut...

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S1 E36 Mar 11, 2025

Exploring Sobriety: Outdoor Adventures (ft. Nick Pearson of Sober Outdoors)

Can hitting the trails help you stay on the path to recovery? In this inspiring episode, Rachel and Colin chat with Nick Pearson, founder of Sober Outdoors, about how ...

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S1 E35 Mar 03, 2025

The profound impact of sharing our story (ft. Waylon)

What does it mean to heal across generations? In this deeply personal episode, Rachel and Colin sit down with Waylon, who opens up about his journey through alcoholism...

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S1 E34 Feb 21, 2025

Conversations on Creativity and Balance with Allison and Julie

In this cozy and candid episode, Rachel is joined by writer Julie—author of Like a Normal Person—and Allison, creator of the Dare to Be newsletter. Together, they dive...

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S1 E33 Feb 14, 2025

Valentine's Day: Love Through a Sober Lens

Happy Valentine's Day from Colin, Rachel, and Evan! Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected!💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode.💬 Leave a revie...

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S1 E32 Jan 27, 2025

Insights and Inspiration (ft. Krys)

In this powerful international episode, Colin and Rachel sit down with Krys from Canada, who shares how loneliness led her to seek sobriety—and ultimately, community a...

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S1 E33 Jan 16, 2025

Sober Living (ft. Priya)

This was our first in-person recording, and technical difficulties were real. We couldn’t afford proper equipment, and Colin’s audio suffered. We ask for your grace wi...

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S1 E30 Jan 08, 2025

Empower, Inspire, Prevent (ft. Nathan Wray)

Video Link - https://youtu.be/yYDy9R4S1vk0:00 Meet Nathan Wary0:42 Nathan’s Chicago Cubs Story1:27 Colin’s Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Story6:05 Nathan’s Sobriety Story8:...