Moon Unit Zappa talks about family trauma, addiction without substances, boundaries, forgiveness, and survival. In this Soberness episode, she shares what it’s like growing up famous, emotionally unseen, and carrying a last name that never belonged only to her.

This is not a sobriety story built around alcohol or drugs. It’s about obsession, inherited roles, and the quiet damage of growing up as an accessory inside your own family. Moon breaks down why forgiveness is often performative, how grief lingers longer than anyone admits, and what changed when she stopped needing anything from the people who hurt her.

Deb Haaland shares how sobriety, generational trauma, and survival shaped her life and leadership. In this Soberness episode, she speaks candidly about alcoholism, Native American boarding schools, and 30 years of sobriety.

AJ McLean gets brutally honest about addiction, relapse, sobriety, and the dark side of fame in one of his most unfiltered interviews to date. The Backstreet Boys singer opens up about alcohol abuse, drug addiction, recovery, fatherhood, and the pivotal moment that forced him to confront the truth. This isn’t a polished redemption story or a PR narrative about getting sober—it’s a raw, transparent look at what addiction really does behind closed doors.

In this powerful conversation, AJ shares the relapse that started with a hotel minibar and spiraled into consequences he couldn’t ignore. He explains why fame didn’t cause his addiction—but amplified it. He speaks candidly about manipulation, lying, and the painful realization that the deception hurt more than the drinking itself. From hiding alcohol on tour to being confronted by his own daughter, AJ reveals the wake-up call that changed everything.

Everclear frontman Art Alexakis joins Tom Arnold for an unplanned, deeply honest conversation about addiction, blackout drinking, childhood trauma, fame, anger, fatherhood, and what it actually takes to stay sober long-term. What was supposed to be a standard Art Alexakis interview turned into one of the most raw and unforgettable sobriety stories ever recorded on the Soberness Podcast.

Tom Arnold gets brutally honest in one of the wildest, funniest, and most heartbreaking conversations ever recorded on Soberness. From nearly dying on the PCH to relapsing on medical fentanyl, battling benzos, enduring organ failure, losing loved ones to suicide, surviving four marriages, and navigating fame, fatherhood, and addiction — Tom tells the truth with zero filter and a ton of heart ❤️.

In this unfiltered and wildly funny conversation with Clay Aikin, Cat Greenleaf unpacks the American Idol legend’s truth behind overnight fame, losing half his fanbase overnight, price of fame, coming out as gay in the public eye, running for Congress, and rebuilding his identity — again and again.

Don Lemon opens up like never before. In this raw, unfiltered conversation with Cat Greenleaf, he reflects on life after his CNN exit — the shock, the betrayal, and how he rebuilt his life from his living room. In this Don Lemon interview on the Soberness Podcast, he reveals the impact CNN had on his life and voice, how the experience made him wiser, more grounded, and why he’s dedicated to fighting for the truth. From racism to violence, from truth in media to rebuilding his identity, Don Lemon speaks with clarity, courage, and conviction. If you’ve ever felt betrayed, voiceless, or afraid to take your power back — this conversation is for you.

Raw and unforgettable conversation with Marky Ramone, the legendary drummer of The Ramones. This is the definitive Ramones interview that goes beyond the music, exploring the dark side of rock and roll fame. Marky opens up about his personal struggle with alcohol addiction and the painful consequences that followed, including being fired from one of the greatest punk bands of all time.

E. Jean Carroll won 2 court cases v Donald J. Trump. In this E. Jean Carroll interview, she tells her shocking story about being a woman, beating a billionaire in court, the verdict, and the aftermath of abuse on mental and relational health. E. Jean Carroll is a successful journalist and activist, and we're honored to hear her story live, kicking off season 2 of Soberness, Freedom from F*ckery. This episode of Soberness is empowering, shocking, and inspires us to stand up to those who have taken advantage of us. It's time to free ourselves from F*ckery!

In this episode of Soberness, Cat sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author and spiritual teacher Gabby Bernstein for a raw, funny, and honest conversation about healing, parenting, and power in the digital age. Gabby shares why she’s never had a boss, but has “quit” many old patterns that no longer served her, from unresolved trauma to limiting beliefs. She opens up about what it means to unburden yourself and change not just what you do, but how you do it. They also talk about the responsibility that comes with having a public platform. In Gabby’s words, “We’re all the media now.” Whether you have one follower or one million, your words carry energy, and that energy has consequences. And in one of the most memorable stories, Gabby reflects on a parenting moment during Covid lockdowns when her son shouted “f*ck you” at her. Instead of reacting with punishment, she chose humor and compassion, a choice that instantly diffused the pressure in their home and reminded her that sometimes laughter is the most powerful release.

Jason Biggs has a sobriety story that isn’t neat, pretty, or tied up with a bow. It’s full of broken promises to himself, humiliating moments, and the strange distortions of living in the spotlight.

Glen Matlock... yes, that Glen Matlock, original bassist for the Sex Pistols, has a story about sobriety that’s as loud, messy, and unfiltered as the music that made him famous.

Molly Jong-Fast went to rehab at 19, convinced she was the youngest person in history to get sober. She wasn’t. But she did rack up 27 years of sobriety, multiple kids she never planned to have, and a career calling out political bullsh*t for Vanity Fair.

What’s the truth about getting sober in prison? In this powerful episode, Amika Mota shares her journey from addiction to incarceration—and the unexpected realities of recovery behind bars. From fighting fires as an inmate to leading change on the outside, her story is raw, eye-opening, and deeply human.

Comedian and actor Nick Thune gets brutally honest about his sobriety journey—getting sober at 17, staying dry for 12 years, and the one drink in Vegas that triggered a decade-long relapse. From absinthe and near-death moments to a comeback rooted in faith, fatherhood, and self-forgiveness, this is one of Soberness’ most raw and redemptive episodes yet. If you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, struggled with shame, or wondered what recovery can really look like—this conversation is for you.

What happens when humor meets heartbreak? In this episode of The Soberness Podcast, acclaimed writer and Heavyweight host Jonathan Goldstein dives into the tangled roots of family dysfunction, forgiveness, and the stories we carry from childhood. Through wit and vulnerability, Jonathan unpacks emotional inheritance, estrangement, and what it means to find peace without closure.

Why Can’t We Talk About Race in Recovery Spaces? In this powerful and unfiltered live episode of the Soberness Podcast, we brought the community together at the historic Algonquin Hotel to unpack what it means to heal while Black in a system built without us in mind.

Comedian, actress, and activist Margaret Cho opens up about her 19 months in rehab, her sobriety journey, and how Korean culture, fame, and addiction intersected in her life. From using music and EMDR therapy to heal, to discussing phone anxiety, text therapy, and relapse fears, Margaret shares a deeply human and relatable path to recovery. We also talk about the pressures of perfectionism, the silence around addiction in Asian communities, and how she’s embraced aging, activism, and self-acceptance through comedy, style, and spiritual practice. If you're navigating sobriety, identity, or just love raw, honest conversations—this one’s for you.

In Part 2 of this unforgettable Soberness conversation, Louie Mandrapilias returns to share the most haunting and transformational chapters of his story. From smuggling contraband across borders to spiritual awakenings in an Indian ashram, to surviving the AIDS crisis and a devastating overdose that left a friend dead, Louie unpacks it all with honesty, reflection, and grace.

Philip Galanes, beloved New York Times advice columnist and author of Social Q’s sits down with Cat Greenleaf on Soberness. Though not sober himself, Philip opens up about what he’s learned through decades of friendships with people in recovery, his experience attending Al-Anon, and his personal journey of healing after loss, shame, and self-doubt.