Today, I have the amazing Ronny Morales on! We talk about everything from content creation to recovery to relationships to AI to self doubt and everything in between. I hope you enjoy listening to our time together and you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Ronny Morales is basically Hannah Montana! By day, he’s in the corporate world leading global AI trainings, and by night, he’s building a platform through content, storytelling, and real conversations. His sobriety journey, beginning on 09/30/2019, became the foundation for everything he does today, pushing him to explore new paths in tech, creativity, and connection. He’s known for connecting with people through honesty, humor, and perspective, both in person and online. Find him everywhere @ronnymorales or at ronnymorales.com.

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While I love all the convos I have with people, I REALLY love the ones where I am talking to a fellow eldest child/sibling because there is an unspoken solidarity between us eldest kids. Today, I have a convo with my friend, Tom Farley, about all the things. We explore the complexities of grief, loss, and the unique bond shared by siblings who have experienced the death of a brother. We discuss the challenges of navigating family dynamics, the journey towards true vulnerability and authenticity, and the role of humor throughout it all. I hope you enjoy it!

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Tom Farley grew up in Madison, WI, and graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in Marketing. He began his career in banking and finance before running The Chris Farley Foundation (1999–2012), a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on substance abuse prevention. Through humor-based programs, he helped young people build communication skills and create supportive environments. In 2008, Tom co-authored The Chris Farley Show, a New York Times bestseller about his late brother, comedian Chris Farley. He has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Larry King Live to discuss addiction and recovery. Now in recovery himself, Tom is a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction treatment. He works at Recovery.com as Community Outreach Director, connecting people with the resources they need to heal. As a speaker, he shares his journey to break stigma, inspire hope, and foster connection. Tom lives in Madison, WI.

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Today, I have my friend and AMAZING author, Caroline Beidler, on the show! We had a great convo about women in leadership, spirituality, handling criticism, and her new book, When You Love Someone in Recovery: A Hopeful Guide for Understanding Addiction. She wears so many hats and I admire her determination and dedication. I hope you enjoy the convo!

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Caroline Beidler, MSW is an author, speaker, and the Managing Editor of Recovery.com, a company that combines independent research with expert guidance on addiction and mental health treatment. Our mission is to help everyone find the best path to recovery through the most comprehensive, helpful network of treatment providers worldwide. She is the author of three books, Downstairs Church, You Are Not Your Trauma, and When You Love Someone in Recovery: A Hopeful Guide for Understanding Addiction with Nelson Books, coming Spring 2026. Her own lived experience in addiction, mental health, and trauma recovery inspires her to help other others find recovery in all its varying forms. In four short years, she has built a global network of recovery supporters through her storytelling platform and accompanying newsletter, Circle of Chairs which reaches thousands weekly. She is a creative and visionary, founding an annual global event on International Women’s Day with different sponsoring organizations each year that brings in thousands of supporters, along with co-leading a global research initiative on family recovery with leaders around the world. Her writing is described as funny, gritty, relatable, and insightful. When she isn’t writing, speaking, or building community, Caroline lives in Eastern Tennessee with her husband and six-year-old twins where she enjoys hiking in the mountains and building up her community’s local recovery ministry.

Learn more about my books here.

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Join me for an AMAZING conversation with my friend, Robyn Hantelman. We talk about gambling and our experiences with it. Would you guess I was talking to a former poker star? Neither would I! We talk about the connection with dopamine and competition, along with other neurodivergent tendencies. Also, if you have not heard of MARA (Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous), she explains that and the difference with other recovery paths. I had the best time chatting with her and I hope you enjoy the convo with us!

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More about my amazing, inspiring friend, Robyn Hantelman:

A specialist in the "gamble" of recovery, she has traded compulsive behaviors—from slot machines to doomscrolling—for a life of science-backed healing and radical non-judgment. Late-diagnosed with ADHD and C-PTSD, she navigates the complexities of grief and the pursuit of maximum dopamine through zip lining, EMDR, high-pigment eyeshadow, and a love for all things shiny.

With a graduate degree in Counseling and PRS credentials, she recently pivoted from a coveted leadership role to become the sole Peer Specialist within a metropolitan EMS system, prioritizing harm reduction and the dignity of living life safely. A devoted advocate, she finally met her hero, Jaclyn Brown, at Mobilize Recovery in 2023 after "fan-girling" from afar.

Based west of Richmond, VA, her world is centered on her husband of nine years, Peter, and her 10.5-year-old tiny twin flame, Sawyer. She’s still figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up, but she’s finally betting on herself to win it all.

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I know I was gone a LOT longer than I said I would be and as someone with abandonment issues, it wasn't very cash money of me to leave y'all hanging. I apologize for my extended hiatus, but if you know anything about astrology, my Pisces ass is finally getting out of Saturn, so shit has been all over the place.

My sister, Alison, and I spend a couple hours yapping, catching y'all up on random stuff. Getting back into recording has been harder than I expected, but I have a few episodes already recorded after this, so you'll be getting episodes for at least a few months on this stretch :)

Hope you enjoy the yapping!

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If you want to watch the video of the convo instead, check it out 👇https://youtu.be/upNZgb8pzz0?si=QivAyIMyEfEGvMBu

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https://linktr.ee/staygoldenjaclyn

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I'm solo this week, so decided to use the time to recap how this podcast came about. I realized that this week 5 years ago, I dropped my first episode! Love a random full circle moment. Hang out until the end, where I tell you about being AWARD NOMINATED. The link to vote is below in my Linktree! I appreciate each and every one of you who take the time out to vote.

If you want to watch the video of the convo instead, check it out 👇

https://riverside.fm/shared/exported-clip/de39a2fc81e03bf11587

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VOTE FOR MOBILIZE RECOVERY IN THE ANTHEM AWARDS!

Direct link to vote: https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting
Link via my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staygoldenjaclyn

You can vote once a day until Thursday, October 30th! Please vote for us!

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I am back with another amazing guest, Lisa Peterson! We talk ALLLLLL things drug war, substance use, harm reduction, and my favorite: all the deets on the journey to opening the first overdose prevention center in Rhode Island this year. I hope you enjoy our convo!

If you want to watch the video of the convo instead, check it out 👇

https://riverside.fm/shared/exported-clip/cb8a68a5f5a38a3448be

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Lisa Peterson, LMHC/LCDP/LCDS/MAC is the Chief Operating Officer at VICTA, an organization providing integrated substance use, mental health, and ambulatory medical services in Providence, RI. For the last 28 years, Ms. Peterson has provided direct clinical services and leadership in a variety of treatment settings, with a long-term focus on integrating all aspects of care to support whole-person wellness. She is the Northeast Regional Vice President of NAADAC and the Immediate Past President of the RI Association for Addiction Professionals, a state Affiliate of NAADAC. Ms. Peterson is also a lobbyist with extensive experience working for and speaking about state-level policy and legislation that aligns with current knowledge and best practices in addressing substance use and substance use disorders.

VICTA: www.victalife.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-peterson-lmhc/
Substack: @lpetersonlmhc

Email for VICTA related connections: lpeterson@victalife.com
Email for non-VICTA related connections: lpeterson.lmhc@gmail.com

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This week, I have Monika Avalos on the podcast! We explore the complexities of coaching, working through our own trauma, and how the patriarchy unknowingly shaped a lot of false beliefs. I really appreciated the truth bombs Monika dropped on me and I'm still processing the idea of being a Professional Skill Builder. Hope you enjoy the episode!

If you want to watch the video of the convo instead, check it out 👇

https://riverside.fm/shared/exported-clip/80864bd6432a37549dd3

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Monika Avalos is a Master Certified Coach, mentor, artist, and dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in the performance industry. She has coached clients ranging from new entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 CEOs, guiding them to break through limitations and rise into their fullest potential. Within just two years of launching her practice, Monika built a thriving six-figure business, a true testament to her expertise of both strategy and mindset.

A passionate advocate for women, human rights, and dismantling the patriarchy, Monika weaves her diverse background into transformational coaching that empowers women to own their brilliance, reclaim their energy, and lead powerfully in every area of life.

You can connect with Monika at MonikaAvalos.com or on all socials under @monikamavalos.

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