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.

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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.

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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.

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In this joyful, soulful, and radically honest episode of Soberness, Cat Greenleaf sits down with Radha Agrawal—founder of the global sober dance movement Daybreaker, co-founder of THINX and TUSHY, and visionary behind The Belong Center. Radha shares her journey of choosing a sober lifestyle, creating safe spaces for connection and community, and redefining fun without substances.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein joinsthe Soberness Podcast to explore her profound journey through addiction recovery, trauma healing, and motherhood. Gabby opens up about her spiritual awakening, overcoming childhood trauma, and how her sober lifestyle deepened her connection to herself and others. They discuss anxiety relief, nervous system regulation, EMDR therapy, and the importance of truth-telling in sobriety. This conversation touches on manifesting miracles, conscious parenting, reparenting your inner child, and Gabby’s daily spiritual practices that help her stay grounded and inspired. Whether you’re on a sobriety journey, seeking healing, or curious about spiritual growth, this episode offers wisdom, vulnerability, and actionable insight.

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In this powerful episode of Soberness, Jason Biggs opens up about the struggles with addiction that he kept hidden from the public eye. Known for his roles in American Pie and Orange Is the New Black, Jason shares the personal battles he faced behind the scenes, the wake-up call that led him to sobriety, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

With honesty and vulnerability, he talks about relapse, recovery, and the pressure of maintaining a public image while fighting private demons. This is a must-watch for anyone navigating sobriety or looking for inspiration in overcoming personal struggles.

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Glen Matlock opens up like never before. In this revealing episode of Soberness, Cat Greenleaf sits down with the legendary Sex Pistols bassist to talk about life on tour, the day he saw a rabbit at the bar, the chip bag that changed his life, and why after 30+ years sober, he still thinks about Guinness.

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This isn’t your typical sobriety story. In this hilarious and honest episode of Soberness, Cat Greenleaf sits down with Victoria Vanstone of the award-winning Sober Awkward podcast to talk about tequila-fueled chaos, redefining what it means to be sober, and why laughter is a key part of healing. Expect puke stories, play-the-tape-forward wisdom, and unapologetic truth.

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