How To Drink Yourself Sober
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Release Date: 11/18/2025
Stories From A Life of Amazing Adventure
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! "Paris is always a good idea." -from Sabrina And so it was that Margie Goldsmith headed to Paris to pursue her passion for writing and filmmaking. Add in a bit of romance, and you have an adventure for all times. But most importantly, Paris set the stage for a lifetime of adventure and recognition in music, writing and film, pushing her boundaries for personal transformation. Margie went on to...
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Using AI For Emotional Healing
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
John Kammer started his career in cybersecurity, protecting data, privacy, and trust in the digital world. But his path took a deeply personal turn into the world of grief. Today, he’s a grief support innovator using AI to build tools that honor loss with care—prioritizing dignity, privacy, and human vulnerability over shortcuts or exploitation. Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! In this episode, we explore how John’s...
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Greg The Hydrogen Man
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Greg has faced multiple health challenges, including autoimmune diseases and chronic illness. Part of what helped Greg pull through was simple-or not so simple-gratitude as he was forced to recognize and appreciate the “small things”, like the ability to walk or breathe. In an effort to heal, many people find answers outside of traditional medicine. So did Greg, and his explorations took him to Japan...
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Healing Begins Within
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! The journey of personal evolution can be both daunting and liberating. In this episode, we delve deep into the experiences of individuals navigating the challenges of chronic illness, resilience, and self-discovery. Our guest, Heidi, shares her powerful story of transformation, beginning with her battle against chronic illness that started in 2011. After years of feeling trapped by her illness and...
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Adversity as a Teacher
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Sometimes hardship allows what's most important to surface. For Debra Palmer, some bumps in the road led her to cultivate her own emotional intelligence. Feelings, she says, are messengers that merit listening to, for guidance and purpose. In a society that prioritizes linear logic over emotion, Debra stresses that it's emotional intelligence that fosters personal growth and understanding. Debra's...
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Finding Personal Growth in Mid-Life
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! And on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast The world rewards our external achievements-titles, conforming to norms, possessions. But does our personal authenticity align with such a viewpoint? Bridget Beldin achieved the "American dream"-a good job, a loving family, and even a Volvo station wagon! But she felt an unshakeable emptiness. Something was missing. So she embarked on a journey to uncover...
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Going Menopausal!
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! More than half the medical care we get in the US may not be “based on or supported by adequate evidence,” according to the US National Academy of Medicine—but the single most patient-betraying area is medical care for menopause and perimenopause. And Amy Alkon is tackling the subject head on. Her book is eye opening for women of all ages. Amy dispels myths, tackles the medical establishment and...
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Clarity As A Precursor To Change
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Prefer video? Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Would you like to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing? Riana Malia shares her incredible story, illustrating how life's challenges can lead to profound personal growth. From navigating the tumultuous waters of divorce to the painful experience of familial estrangement, Riana's narrative is one of resilience and empowerment. Part of her journey is about discovering...
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A Take Charge Approach To Health and Healing
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! In 2022, 2.3 million women wre diagnosed with breat cancer globally. In this episode, Veronica Bubenickoya shares her experience of facing breast cancer and how it became a catalyst for profound change in her life. Her story is not just about the struggles of dealing with a serious illness; it's about discovering a deeper purpose and reclaiming her life through self-awareness and holistic healing. Veronica...
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Travelers At Heart
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Travel is one of life's greatest adventures, and in the latest episode, Natalie and Evelyn share their inspiring journey from overcoming personal obstacles to discovering the beauty of the world. Their story began with a campaign for county office that took an unexpected turn when Evelyn was injured in an accident. This setback led to a transformative trip to Europe, igniting their passion for travel and...
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The narrative around alcohol addiction often revolves around abstinence and traditional recovery programs. Katie Herzog took a different path.
She drank herself sober.
Using the Sinclair Method, which uses naltrexone, a drug that blocks the euphoric effects of alcohol, Katie started down the path to sobriety. Over time, her cravings lessened and so did her drinking. Today she is sober.
Katie's drinking was both secretive and problematic. I was personally stunned by the extent of her drinking. And her will to change things.
Join us as we unpack the complexities of addiction, recovery, and the transformative power of understanding one's relationship with alcohol. Tune in to discover how a different approach can lead to a more hopeful and fulfilling life beyond addiction.
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“Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for
souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”
–Gary Hensel
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