#addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #soberlife In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Drew sits down with Eric J. Cunningham, an ecological anthropologist whose work bridges addiction recovery, systems thinking, anthropology, mindfulness, and spiritual inquiry.Eric shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery while illuminating how the same invisible systems that shape our personal struggles also operate at cultural, organizational, and planetary levels. Grounded in 12-step recovery, contemplative discipline, and cross-cultural research, this conversation explores how healing ourselves is inseparable from healing the systems we inhabit.This episode is especially meaningful for anyone navigating sobriety, addiction recovery, spiritual growth, mindfulness, UX research, systems design, or purpose-driven work.👤 About Eric J. CunninghamEric J Cunningham is an ecological anthropologist currently building Ripple—a practice emerging at the intersection of experience research, anthropological inquiry, systems thinking, and contemplative discipline. With deep expertise in Japanese culture and society, his work investigates how humans think about and interact with larger systems, not as external objects of study but as living ecologies we simultaneously inhabit and constitute.Grounded in the principles of 12-step recovery, Eric's approach understands personal transformation and systemic awareness as inseparable investigations. The same patterns that operate through addiction—the internalized constraints, the autopilot responses, the inherited ways of not-seeing—reveal themselves as microcosms of broader mechanisms of control and complicity.His commitment to spiritual seeking isn't separate from his research practice but foundational to it: the clarity required for genuine user-centered work begins with the willingness to examine one's own lens, to disarm one's own protective mechanisms, to become conscious of how systemic forces operate through the observer's very capacity to observe.Through Ripple, Eric is developing offerings like “Steps to You”—a structured intensive that refuses the false binary between practical logistics and inner work—and “Mindful UX,” which brings contemplative disciplines into experience research and design as methodology rather than metaphor. Drawing on his anthropological training and cross-cultural perspective, he is passionate about evidence-based design that serves the well-being of our planet and its many inhabitants, understanding that evidence itself emerges from particular ways of attending, particular questions we've learned to ask—or not ask.He writes Spirit/Matter on Substack, exploring the constant negotiation between seen and unseen realities, between materiality and meaning-making. His work is animated by the understanding that when we're grounded in purpose and at peace with ourselves, we naturally serve others more effectively—creating ripples that extend through teams, organizations, and communities toward worlds that affirm common life rather than exploit it.🔗 Learn more: https://ripplemoment.com✍️ Read his writing: https://ericjcunningham.substack.com🔔 Stay Connected with The Sober Fix🌐 Website: https://www.thesoberfixpodcast.com📸 Instagram: @thesoberfixpodcast🎵 TikTok: @thesoberfix📧 Email: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com👉 If you’re in recovery, questioning sobriety, or have a story that could help others—reach out. Your story matters, and it might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

#addictionrecovery #griefandloss #faith In this deeply moving episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Drew sits down with Marcia Earhart, a certified grief, trauma, and mental health coach, to explore the life-altering impact of grief, loss, and the path to true healing.Marcia shares her powerful personal story—from growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, to experiencing profound early grief, and later surviving the unimaginable loss of both of her sons. Through faith, community, and intentional healing, Marcia reveals how unresolved grief doesn’t disappear—it gets trapped in the body, often showing up as anxiety, depression, addiction, and mental health crises.This episode dives deep into:How grief affects identity and self-worthThe connection between grief and addictionWhy “time doesn’t heal” without intentional actionThe role of faith, spirituality, and community in recoveryTurning pain into purpose and trauma into transformationMarcia also introduces The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a unique healing initiative designed to help individuals process trauma, face grief head-on, and reconnect with who they were created to be.If you’re struggling with grief, trauma, addiction recovery, mental health, or loss—or you love someone who is—this conversation offers truth, hope, and practical wisdom for moving forward without minimizing your pain.👉 You were not meant to heal alone.🧠 Key Takeaways from This EpisodeGrief should not define you—it can redefine youAvoiding grief can lead to addiction and emotional collapseHealing requires intentionality, not just timeCommunity is essential for recovery and mental healthPain can be transformed into purpose💬 Powerful Quotes“Grief gets trapped in the body.”“Time will not heal you.”“You were created for community.”⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Marcia Earhart01:28 Childhood and Early Losses03:56 The Impact of Grief on Identity08:06 Faith and Healing12:19 The Loss of Marcia’s Sons18:05 The Battle of the Mind20:51 Mental Health & Healing Barriers24:15 The Sterling Rose Sanctuary26:42 Navigating Anger and Grief31:42 Creating a Healing Space40:14 Turning Pain into Purpose42:40 Beginning a Spiritual Healing Journey🌹 Guest Resources: Marcia Earhart

Learn more about Marcia Earhart and The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a healing space dedicated to grief recovery, trauma healing, faith-based restoration, and emotional renewal.

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In this powerful episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, Robert Pardon shares his lived experience as a recovered alcoholic, offering deep insight into Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), addiction recovery, and what it’s really like navigating sobriety in Florida compared to Utah.

This episode dives into real recovery conversations about alcohol addiction, alcoholism recovery, AA meetings, sponsorship, spirituality in recovery, and the importance of community support for long-term sobriety. Robert explains how different recovery cultures can shape a person’s experience in Alcoholics Anonymous, while still staying grounded in the same core principles that help millions stay sober.

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…this episode is for you.

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If you’re struggling, sober-curious, or want to share your story, reach out. You are not alone.

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