Clean and Sober Radio

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed longtime friend of the show, Linda Elkins, who shared her inspiring experience of maintaining long-term recovery while facing devastating medical challenges. Linda discussed the difficult circumstances she had endured and explored where she found the inner strength, determination, and support to protect her sobriety through such trying times. Her story offered a powerful reminder that recovery is about m

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed attorney Lori Maslin, who shared her remarkable journey through addiction, professional turmoil, and long-term recovery. Lori had been in recovery for more than 32 years, but reaching sustained sobriety had not been an easy road. After traveling the world and graduating from Delaware Law School, her drinking escalated as she began practicing law, eventually leading to multiple firings from law firms as h

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler welcomed longtime friend in recovery Louis DeSanto, who sat in as cohost for Mark Sigmund, and guest Gary Buchert. Buchert shared his remarkable journey through the ups and downs of life and recovery, reflecting on how his determination to maintain sobriety for 43 years had helped him build a successful life in business while continuing to carry a message of hope to others. His story offered an honest and relatable look at the challenge

n this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund examined the dangers of kratom, a substance derived from the leaves of a tropical tree and sold in various forms at convenience stores, smoke shops, and other retail outlets across the United States. They discussed concerns about its accessibility, potential for dependence, and serious health risks, including reports of fatal outcomes associated with its use. The conversation also turned to Quaaludes, the drug ass

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund took a wide-ranging look at addiction and recovery, discussing current news, sharing personal experiences from their own recovery journeys, and reminding listeners that there is more than one path to sobriety. Gary and Mark also responded to questions submitted by listeners, including an important discussion about recognizing when a family member’s drinking may have become a cause for concern. Throughout the conv