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.

Journalist, author, and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast opens up about her battle with addiction, getting sober as a teenager, and the journey of reinventing herself. From navigating a tumultuous upbringing to finding her voice in media and politics, Molly shares the hard truths of recovery, the lessons she’s learned, and how sobriety has shaped her career and personal life.

It's Christmas time, not just in Hollis Queens! While RUN DMC's classic holiday smash is in heavy rotation, check out this heartfelt episode of Soberness. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, one-third of the legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC, opens up about his struggles with addiction, depression, and finding purpose beyond fame. DMC shares the pivotal moments that led him to sobriety, the role therapy played in his healing, and how creativity and self-discovery saved his life.

In this emotional and deeply honest episode of Soberness, legendary actor and voice artist Hank Azaria opens up about his sobriety journey and the role his dear friend, the late Matthew Perry, played in helping him find recovery. Best known for his work on The Simpsons and iconic roles in film and TV, Hank shares how addiction, childhood trauma, and love addiction shaped his life and career.