Sobriety Shouldn’t Be Lonely | Breezy Nowlan

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build starts to feel routine? Elizabeth Rolfe of Plum Creek Recovery Ranch joins B. Reeves on Finding New Waters for an honest conversation about staying connected, finding joy, and keeping recovery strong long after the early days.Sober since 17, Elizabeth shares how treatment, family boundaries, and a welcoming recovery community helped transform her life. They explore why working in addiction treatment doesn’t replace personal recovery, the power of asking for help, and how small changes can bring fresh energy to a familiar routine.🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with Chipper Keener of Trident Recovery on Oahu’s North Shore. Chipper shares his journey from addiction and a life that looked successful on paper to recovery, service, and creating the personalized aftercare support he wished he’d had.B. and Chipper discuss the identity struggles that can follow sobriety, the trap of feeling “terminally unique,” and the connections that help recovery become part of everyday life. They also explore spirituality, doing hard things, and why asking for help still matters after years of sobriety.CHAPTERS00:00 Before the conversation01:38 Meet Chipper Keener03:27 How Chipper ended up in Hawaii06:18 Trident Recovery and personalized aftercare09:52 Building a life beyond getting sober14:58 Connection, vulnerability, and doing hard things17:21 “How can I help you find you?”19:46 A chance meeting and a shared mission21:40 Loss, relapse, and staying connected25:20 Chipper’s path into recovery31:47 Letting go of control and accepting help33:37 Finding purpose through helping others36:23 Taking recovery seriously37:21 How to connect with Chipper38:03 Knowing who your program can helpCONNECT WITH CHIPPERInstagram: @chipper.keenerTrident Recovery Services: https://tridentrecoveryservices.comABOUT FINDING NEW WATERSHosted by B. Reeves of New Waters Recovery in Raleigh, North Carolina, Finding New Waters explores addiction, recovery, and the people helping others find a way forward.Subscribe for more honest conversations about recovery and rebuilding your life.Content note: This episode includes discussion of substance use, relapse, death, and past thoughts of not wanting to live.#FindingNewWaters #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryJourneyChapters use the timestamps in your transcript. If you cut the opening conversation, adjust them before uploading.🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

Getting sober is just the beginning. How do you build a life filled with friendship, fun, and connection?Breezy Nowlan, founder of Camp Soberfest, joins B. Reeves on Finding New Waters to share how her own struggle with loneliness in recovery inspired her to create the community she needed.From organizing her first camp with no event planning experience to watching strangers become close friends, Breezy shares what can happen when people feel safe enough to be themselves. They explore finding joy after treatment, navigating grief, stepping outside your comfort zone, and building friendships that last beyond camp.Whether you’re sober curious, in recovery, or supporting someone you love, this conversation is about finding your people—and discovering a sober life you’re excited to live.Learn more about Camp Soberfest:https://campsoberfest.com/Learn more about New Waters Recovery:https://newwatersrecovery.com/Subscribe to Finding New Waters for more honest conversations about addiction, recovery, and life on the other side.What helped you find your people in recovery? Let us know in the comments.Content note: Strong language and discussions of substance use, grief, and childhood sexual abuse.#FindingNewWaters #AddictionRecovery #SoberCommunity🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with Bobby Ferguson, founder of Jaywalker Lodge in Carbondale, Colorado, and Alpha 180 in Austin, Texas, for an honest conversation about addiction, sobriety, friendship, and building a meaningful life in recovery.Growing up in New York City, Bobby's early years were filled with independence, adventure, and a party lifestyle that eventually spiraled into addiction. After losing jobs, experiencing repeated consequences, and entering treatment three times, Bobby found himself on a one-way flight to Minnesota.That decision would change everything.Through treatment at Hazelden, Bobby discovered something he had been missing throughout his addiction: genuine human connection.Rather than returning to New York and repeating the same patterns, he stayed in Minnesota, surrounded himself with people in recovery, and began building a completely different life.His experiences eventually inspired him to create Jaywalker Lodge, a recovery program built around a simple but powerful philosophy: recovery should be about creating a life worth living, not merely avoiding substances.Bobby explains why traditional approaches that emphasize fear and consequences often fail to inspire lasting change. Instead, he believes friendship, shared experiences, adventure, service, and community can help people discover the joy of sobriety.Now retired after decades in the addiction treatment field, Bobby reflects on the lessons he's learned about surrender, masculinity, vulnerability, and the importance of showing up for others.He also shares an unexpected challenge: after spending years teaching men how to build meaningful friendships, he's now putting those same principles into practice following his move to Southern California.Bobby and B. explore why so many men struggle with emotional connection, why asking for help requires courage, and how recovery provides an opportunity to become the person you once needed.This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery isn't simply about leaving addiction behind. It's about discovering friendship, purpose, belonging, and the freedom to live fully.Whether you're beginning your recovery journey, supporting someone struggling with addiction, or working in the treatment field, this conversation offers valuable insight into what makes lasting recovery possible. RESOURCESJaywalker Lodgehttps://www.jaywalkerlodge.comAlpha 180https://www.alpha180.comHazelden Betty Ford Foundationhttps://www.hazeldenbettyford.orgAlcoholics Anonymoushttps://www.aa.org🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

When someone you love struggles with addiction, it’s easy for your whole life to revolve around their recovery. But who’s helping you heal?In this episode of Finding New Waters, B. Reeves sits down with Ty Butler for an honest conversation about addiction, fatherhood, and why families deserve their own path to recovery.Ty shares how a devastating personal crisis led him to ask for help—and how he now works to make living amends to his four children. He also introduces The Porch Light Collective, a retreat experience for families affected by addiction, and Canyon Recovery Services, where he helps men build confidence, practical life skills, and purpose in sobriety.Together, B. and Ty explore:• Why family recovery isn’t a punishment• Finding peace regardless of a loved one’s recovery journey• Boundaries, enabling, and the importance of support• Why an intervention doesn’t end when someone enters treatment• The difference between apologizing and making living amends• Moving through the shame that can keep people from asking for helpWhether you’re in recovery or love someone struggling with addiction, this conversation offers a reminder: your healing matters, too.Learn more about The Porch Light Collective:https://theporchlightcollective.comSubscribe to Finding New Waters for more honest conversations about addiction, recovery, and rebuilding life.Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts and an addiction-related crisis.#FindingNewWaters #FamilyRecovery #AddictionRecovery🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with Jack Britton, Vice President of Clinical Services at Turnbridge in Connecticut. With nearly two decades of experience in addiction treatment and clinical leadership, Jack shares his expertise on the alarming rise of online gambling, sports betting apps, and process addictions among young adults and adolescents.Jack breaks down why males under 35 face elevated risk factors, how digital transfers via apps like Venmo create a dangerous "illusion of control," and why traditional medical and insurance systems are still struggling to keep pace with gambling disorder diagnoses. Jack and B. Reeves also discuss warning signs for parents, co-occurring mental health conditions like mania and depression, and how Turnbridge provides innovative technology monitoring and holistic recovery support for young people.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Intro & B. Reeves Introduces Jack Britton of Turnbridge01:17 From SMU Accounting & Dallas Jails to Clinical Counseling in Minnesota & Connecticut02:50 The Surge of Youth Gambling: Personal & Professional Red Flags03:54 Demographics & Risk Factors: Males Under 35 & Pervasive Sports Advertising04:42 Legal Apps vs. Illegal Bookies & Automated VIP Program Traps07:59 Brain Mechanics: Parlays, Long-Shot Thrills, & The Waiting Game10:50 Clinical Signs & Diagnosis: What Parents & Clinicians Need to Look For12:15 Total Control ($5/Month) vs. Problem Gambling ($1,000/Week)14:04 Co-Occurring Disorders: Bipolar, Mania, Depression, & Midnight Markets16:04 Is Fantasy Football Gambling? Understanding Identity vs. Casual Hobbies19:11 How Turnbridge Treats Gambling: Tech Controls, Internal Work, & "Move to Heal"24:16 Only 15% of Primary Care Doctors Ask About Gambling: Changing the Field27:47 The Digital Loss Illusion: Venmo, Cashless Bets, & Hidden Shame31:20 How to Connect with Jack Britton & TurnbridgeRESOURCES & LINKSPrimary Website: https://newwatersrecovery.comTurnbridge Website: https://www.turnbridge.comContact New Waters Recovery: 919-670-8119CALL TO ACTIONIf Jack's insights on youth sports gambling and behavioral addiction were helpful, please like this video, leave a comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe to Finding New Waters. Share this episode with any family or friend navigating these challenges!#FindingNewWaters #JackBritton #Turnbridge #BReeves #NewWatersRecovery #GamblingAddiction #SportsBetting #ProcessAddiction #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with licensed mental health and addiction counselor Brandon Robinson, founder of Counseling Choices in Raleigh, NC. With two decades of experience in the recovery field, Brandon shares his insights into family interventions, the clinical power of the "Love First" intervention model, and how family dynamics play a crucial role in long-term sobriety.Brandon and B. Reeves discuss why traditional 1-on-1 confrontations rarely work, the surprisingly vital role friends and co-workers play during an intervention, and how recovery coaching complements traditional therapy and 12-step sponsorship. They also explore Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), internal growth versus external lifestyle changes, and the alarming rise of modern behavioral addictions—including sports gambling, phone addiction, and doom scrolling.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Intro & B. Reeves Introduces Brandon Robinson of Counseling Choices01:28 Detroit Roots, East Carolina University, & Moving to Wake County03:05 Counseling Choices & School Psychology Testing Services03:41 Transitioning into Interventions & Discovering the "Love First" Model04:56 Family Systems: Helping Loved Ones Realize They Are Part of the Solution06:43 Practical Advice for Families: Why 1-on-1 Attempts Fail & Building a Support Team08:28 The Unique Influence of Friends, Co-Workers, & Chosen Relationships09:49 The Love First Model: Clinical Rigor vs. Pop-Culture Intervention Myths11:57 Treatment is Not the Finish Line: Kickstarting the Motor of Recovery12:47 Brandon's Personal Journey: Evolving from "Tough Love" to Compassionate Communication14:01 "Sick People Trying to Get Well" & Weaponizing Recovery Concepts15:25 Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) & Neurological Healing (3 Months to 2 Years)17:44 External Sobriety vs. Internal Growth: Preventing Relapse After Life Gets Better18:57 Individualized Care: Combining Therapy with Recovery & Wellness Coaching20:59 What a Recovery Coach Does vs. a 12-Step Sponsor23:04 Modern Behavioral Addictions: Gaming, Cell Phones, & Male Sports Gambling26:06 Obsession, Compulsion, & Financial Ruin in Behavioral Addictions27:32 The "Chase" & Brain Chemistry Behind Gambling & Obsessive Behaviors28:44 Dopamine & The Anticipatory Effect of Phone and Gambling Habits29:45 Social Media Algorithms, Doom Scrolling, & Mental Health Impacts32:13 How to Connect with Counseling Choices33:10 Camel Club Golf Sponsorship & Closing RemarksRESOURCES & LINKSPrimary Website: https://newwatersrecovery.comCounseling Choices Website: https://counseling-choices.orgContact New Waters Recovery: 919-670-8119CALL TO ACTIONIf Brandon's insights on family interventions and recovery coaching were helpful, please like this video, leave a comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe to Finding New Waters. Share this episode with anyone looking for guidance and support in addiction recovery!KEYWORDSbrandon robinson, counseling choices, b. reeves, finding new waters, new waters recovery, addiction intervention, love first intervention, recovery coaching, post acute withdrawal syndrome, paws recovery, sports gambling addiction, family recovery systems, raleigh addiction counselingHASHTAGS#FindingNewWaters #BrandonRobinson #CounselingChoices #BReeves #NewWatersRecovery #Intervention #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #RecoveryCoach #BehavioralAddiction🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with John West, co-founder of The Guest House Ocala and son of late character actor J. T. Walsh. John shares his personal story—from growing up around theater sets and boarding schools to navigating grief, addiction, and long-term recovery. The conversation explores the role of trauma in addiction, honoring family legacies, and how turning point moments can transform lives. To learn more about The Guest House in Ocala, Florida, visit: https://www.theguesthouseocala.com/🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

Wall Street trader and New York Times bestselling author Turney Duff joins B Reeves and Justin McClendon on Finding New Waters.After accidentally landing a job on Wall Street in 1994, Turney found himself swept into a high-stakes world of finance, power, and excess. In this episode, Turney candidly shares his journey through addiction, the grueling reality of bottoming out, and how discovering creative writing became a critical bridge to his long-term recovery—eventually leading to his hit memoir, *The Buy Side*.Whether you are navigating recovery in high-pressure industries, curious about the reality of Wall Street culture, or looking for practical insight on staying sober, Turney offers a humorous, honest, and grounded perspective on what real recovery looks like.#FindingNewWaters #TurneyDuff #WallStreet #RecoveryJourney #AddictionRecovery #TheBuySide #Sobriety #NewWatersRecovery### 🔗 Connect & Resources**Connect with Turney Duff:*** Instagram: [@TurneyDuff13](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/TurneyDuff13)* TikTok: [@TurneyDuff13](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.tiktok.com/%40TurneyDuff13)* Website: [turneyduff.com](https://www.turneyduff.com)**Connect with Finding New Waters & New Waters Recovery:*** Website: [newwatersrecovery.com](https://newwatersrecovery.com)* Learn more about our residential & outpatient recovery programs in Raleigh, NC.---*If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or mental health, help is available. Reach out to a professional or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.*🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves and CEO Justin McClendon sit down with Shayne and Tiffany Anderson, co-owners of Shift Recovery Services, for an in-depth conversation on what it truly takes to help an addict—and their family—break free from the cycle of addiction.Shayne shares his unique journey from Hollywood actor and high-end nightclub manager to becoming a sober companion with over 10,000 hours of experience in crisis situations. Tiffany, a licensed therapist, breaks down the psychological side of addiction, explaining why families often struggle with enmeshment, boundaries, and understanding that addiction is a family disease. Together, they reveal how Shift Recovery approaches interventions as a compassionate "invitation to change," how they deploy ex-CIA and FBI operatives to locate missing loved ones around the globe, and why the real work of recovery only begins after a client leaves treatment.Whether you have a loved one in active addiction, work in the treatment field, or are looking to understand the difference between just getting sober and learning how to live sober, this episode provides an insider's look at the full landscape of intervention, clinical care, and long-term sustainability.Guest Link: https://shiftrecoveryservices.com/about-us🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn