Recovery Podcastland: Friend Request With Justin Lamb

Justin Lamb, Founder of Friend Request Podcast, has in-depth interviews with people he follows on social media, as well as his own social media followers. Friend Request dives deeper than the likes and comments. With each episode, Justin tries to create a more meaningful conversation about each individual he’s connected with. Justin ties each interview together with the commonalities and struggles that not only are extremely relatable but also fall across the entire spectrum of the human experience.

Episode 071 – Alysse Bryson

Alysse Bryson is the founder of The Sober Curator and an all-around badass. Alysse discusses growing up in Washington State and finding out at an early age she enjoys partying. She also talks about sexual assault, having a child, and getting sober. Alysse shares how she turned her random jobs in pagers and newspaper ads into a lifelong career as “Director of Fun”. Alysse also talks about creating The Sober Curator over the last year.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.BetterHelp.com/FriendRequest right now to save 10% off your first month of online therapy!

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172 – Brad Petrinec Returns – Friend Request

Brad Petrinec was first on episode 039, in May of 2020. We discuss the impact COVID has had since then and the growth Brad has experienced since then, including getting married, starting a new job, and getting a new house. Brad also discusses his upcoming event, The 2024 Great American Beard & Mustache Championship. He also discusses what role sobreity plays for him, now that he is over 20 years sober, as well as how the hyperfixation of ADHD plays into the addiction mindset. Brad also touches on being a stepdad, attending an Insane Clown Posse show, and how he started working out after getting sober. He touches on some of his changing opinions of Detroit and how they are often in opposition of each other, as well as his schedule of upcoming facial hair events that he's going to be judging!  Follow us on socials: @FriendRequestPod Email us your beard pics: JustinsFriendRequest@gmail.com

1. 172 – Brad Petrinec Returns 01:07:41
2. 171 – Jackson Henderson Returns 01:05:54
3. 170 – Kelley Doyle 02:08:13
4. 169 – Neal Simms 01:59:31
5. 168 – Eric Johnson 01:19:29

Sober Curator Pro Tip:

Once you find yourself hooked on Justin’s Friend Request podcast, make sure NOT to miss out on the two episodes he produced earlier this year where he interviews himself.

Friend Request Podcast – Episodes 054 & 055

Your host, Justin Lamb, switches seats and becomes the guest for this two-part series. Justin discusses sobriety, addiction, family, and self-worth, plus much more in this intimate and wide-ranging interview. Special thanks to Rebeka (001), Michelle (017), Dan (014), Pam (050), and our resident therapist, Jenny Helms.

The conclusion of the interview with the host. Justin discusses the podcast: how he started it, what the struggles have been. He also discusses his love of music, making a studio album, and what his first CD was. Ask a Therapist w/ Jenny Helms, LCMFT What is a narcissist? How do you deal with narcissistic parents and siblings? How do you set boundaries with a narcissist?

HAPPY EVERY HOUR: Justin Lamb is dedicated to tasting great (and sometimes not so great) NA beers and showcasing his amazing collection of memorabilia from the ’90s. 

Resources are available

Resources Are Available

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties surrounding alcoholism, addiction, or mental illness, please reach out and ask for help. People everywhere can and want to help; you just have to know where to look. And continue to look until you find what works for you. Click here for a list of regional and national resources.