40,000 Steps Radio

Derek Brown is a world-renowned mixologist who's now leading the charge in the booming market of non-alcoholic cocktails. He graciously shares the story of the hellish addiction he was living in, how he got clean, and - just in time for holiday parties! - he shares some of the go-to recipes in his book Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No- and Low-Alcohol Cocktails.

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This episode was presented by bambu werx, a Boulder-based company that creates sustainably sourced athletic apparel. Not only are product materials sources in an eco-friendly manner, bambu werx limits waste, practices Earth-friendly production, and uses recyclable materials in all its packaging. Check out 40000steps.com/gear to shop bambu werx's line of 40,000 Steps gear, and visit bambuwerx.com to learn more about all the amazing products they create - and how they create them.

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Joey Jonas is the kit-pummelling drummer in the Milwaukee punk band Bad Year. A former heroin addict, he also does overdose outreach and provides peer support for Community Medical Services, an opioid treatment program that provides medication-assisted interventions including methadone, Suboxone, and Vivitrol in combination with behavioral health services.

Check out Bad Year on all music streaming services, and keep an eye out for their new EP!

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This episode was presented by MKE Overdose Prevention, which provides free tools and education on harm reduction, fosters conversations on recovery, and hosts free NARCAN training. Email MKE Overdose Prevention for more information.

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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.

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If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email [email protected].

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Burnout and self-love comes up a lot in the podcast. I'm practicing what I preach by dialing back the frequency and putting out an episode every other week. But wait until you hear about the super human who's coming on next week ...

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J.J. Celli is a detective who was shot by her ex-girlfriend and then victimized by her own department, which swept the incident under the rug. She completely rebuilt herself, training herself to fire her weapon with her left arm and overcoming the horrifying trauma from that fateful night. She also got sober and bravely shares her story through poetry. Follow her on Instagram: @J.J.Celli.

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This episode was presented by DUI & Behavioral Health Counseling Centers, which has offices here in northern Illinois – in Sycamore, Plano, and Crystal Lake. If you suspect you or someone you love has a problem with drinking, drugs, mental illness or anger, call 815-895-9000 today and set up an evaluation. Visit duisycamore.com for more information.

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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.

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J.J. Celli is a detective who was shot by her ex-girlfriend and then victimized by her own department, which swept the incident under the rug. She completely rebuilt herself, training herself to fire her weapon with her left arm and overcoming the horrifying trauma from that fateful night. She also got sober and bravely shares her story through poetry. Follow her on Instagram: @J.J.Celli.

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This episode was presented by DUI & Behavioral Health Counseling Centers, which has offices here in northern Illinois – in Sycamore, Plano, and Crystal Lake. If you suspect you or someone you love has a problem with drinking, drugs, mental illness or anger, call 815-895-9000 today and set up an evaluation. Visit duisycamore.com for more information.

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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.

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If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at [email protected].

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When deciding whether to take on a project, do something challenging, or try something new altogether, Katie Mack chooses the adventure. Nearly 3 years sober and someone who has been in and out of the rooms for a long time, Mack is a storyteller who is an actor, writer, podcast creator, and producer. She created the brilliant, Webby Award-winning podcast “Fucking Sober”, and she’s a former This Is My Brave cast member - apropos given that we’re putting on a show Oct. 13 in DeKalb, Illinois.

TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation includes discussions of substance abuse and mental illness.

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This episode was presented by bambu werx, a Boulder-based company that creates sustainably sourced athletic apparel. Not only are product materials sources in an eco-friendly manner, bambu werx limits waste, practices Earth-friendly production, and uses recyclable materials in all its packaging. Check out 40000steps.com/gear to shop bambu werx's line of 40,000 Steps gear, and visit bambuwerx.com to learn more about all the amazing products they create - and how they create them.

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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.

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If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email [email protected].

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Chelsea England, founder of MKE Overdose Prevention and a social worker assisting Milwaukee’s homeless population, isn’t sober. But she hasn’t used opioids in many years. In August 2021, she founded MKE OP, which provides resources and education on harm reduction, while fostering discussion on recovery - including that abstinence is not required for people to get free of the grips of destructive drugs like heroin.

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This episode was presented by MKE Overdose Prevention, which provides free tools and education on harm reduction, fosters conversations on recovery, and hosts free NARCAN training. Email MKE Overdose Prevention for more information.

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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.

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If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email [email protected].

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Dan Zwart is the owner of The Daily Bird, a coffee shop in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee known for its great coffee, delicious Scratch ice cream, and the countless positive messages in its bright-yellow setting. Dan has spent most of his life in the throes of addiction and lost both of his brothers to overdose. He works with MKE Overdose Prevention to provide free life-saving NARCAN training at the shop, which celebrates its one-year anniversary this November.

TRIGGER WARNING: Substance abuse, overdose, suicidal ideations.

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This episode was presented by MKE Overdose Prevention, which provides free tools and education on harm reduction, fosters conversations on recovery, and hosts free NARCAN training. Email MKE Overdose Prevention for more information.

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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.

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If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email [email protected].

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Dr. Charlotte Markey is a psychologist and the author of two brilliant books geared toward children (but they also taught me a lot): "The Body Image Book for Girls" and "Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys". She hopped on the pod to talk about the books, and was also gracious enough to share her personal story - of what it was like to be told as a child that she didn't have a "dancer's body", and what it's like as a parent raising a boy and a girl.

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This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com.

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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.

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If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email [email protected].

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Byron Thompson is the director of the Milwaukee chapter of The Phoenix, a national organization focused on physical fitness in recovery. He's also the owner of Rebound Recovery House, and as of the date this episode drops, the owner of 22 years of sobriety.

Byron graciously went back to some dark places to share his story - something he hasn't done "in a minute." But we mostly keyed his turning point, and the amazing things he's doing in the community today.

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This episode was presented by Gateway Foundation. If drugs and alcohol are starting to take over your life, or the life of someone you love, it’s time to be honest and enlist some help. Gateway offers life-saving inpatient services, as well as virtual treatment. Call 877-505-HOPE to schedule a consultation, or visit gatewayfoundation.org for more information.

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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.

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If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email [email protected].

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Sign up for the free newsletter and read Christopher's regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio.

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