The Zac Clark Show
Episodes
The Phone Call That Changed Everything | A Brother & Sister’s Recovery Story
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When addiction hits a family, everyone feels it – but recovery can ripple through a family too.In this powerful episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac s...
Kratom: Natural Supplement or Addictive Drug? | Dr. Michael McCormick
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is kratom safe – or is it quietly becoming the next opioid crisis?In this quick-hit episode, Zac sits down with recurring medical contributor Dr. Mi...
Ken Rideout: From Opioid Addict to World Champion
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When you look up Ken Rideout, you get a wild list of labels: prison guard. Wall Street trader. Opioid addict. Fastest marathoner in the world over 50....
He Stole $50K for Heroin – Now He’s a VP at a leading Recovery Company | Blake Porter
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seven years ago, Zac Clark walked into a treatment center to speak at a Tuesday night meeting – and met a guy in pajama pants wearing a “Grateful ...
Corey Davis: Building the Sober Golf Movement
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Davis is 15 years sober – and he left a high-paying corporate career to build Soba Golf, a fast-growing community at the intersection of sobri...
Rivkah Reyes: From School of Rock to a Life in Recovery
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zac and Jay sit down with Rivkah Reyes – actor, musician, and the bass player from School of Rock – for a candid, nuanced convers...
Should You Take Drugs in Recovery? A Top Addiction Doctor Explains
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zac sits down with Release Recovery’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael McCormick, for a candid, nuanced conversation about one of...
ASK ME ANYTHING: The Questions Everyone Has About Sobriety
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Ask Me Anything episode, Zac kicks off 2026 by answering real questions from the community about sobriety, recovery, and mental health.Zac sha...
What Getting Sober ACTUALLY Looks Like
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Grace Adams joins Zac and Jay for an honest and funny conversation about what early sobriety actually looks lik...
UFC Veteran Jared Gordon: 10 Years Sober, Overdose, Fatherhood, and the Fight After the Cage
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jared “Flash” Gordon is a UFC veteran known for his grit, longevity in the sport, and a career that defied the odds — not just in the cage, but ...
The Truth About Kratom: What It Is, Why It’s Everywhere, and Who It’s Hurting
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kratom is everywhere – in gas stations, bodegas, vape shops, and even pharmacies. But most people don’t actually know what it is.In this episode o...
What Your Brain Could Be Telling You: Dr. David Rowe on Neuropsychology, Psych Tests & Recovery
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is neuropsychology? What does a psychological test actually measure? And what if it were possible to understand how we learn, think, and behave i...
Thanksgiving Sober Edition: Going Home in Early Sobriety, Embarrassing Stories & Real Gratitude
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving can be beautiful – and brutal – especially in early sobriety. In this special Thanksgiving Sober Edition, Zac and Jay bring in guests...
From Heroin to Marathons: How Kellen Matthews-Thompson Rebuilt His Life
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Kellen Matthews-Thompson – Philly runner, content creator, father, husband, and the founder of Recovery Run Club. ...
YouTube Star Cody Ko on Addiction, Extremes & Why He’s Running the New York City Marathon
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Ko is a Canadian YouTuber, comedian, podcaster, and DJ who has built one of the internet’s biggest comedy empires – from viral reaction video...
Renowned NYU Professor Created a Test That Teaches You Who You Are | Suzy Welch on Becoming You
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if there was a test that could actually tell you who you are – or even better, who you’re meant to become?In this episode, Zac and Jay explor...
Teen Addiction, Mental Health & Healing Families: Mike Giresi, Chief Clinical Officer, Family First
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Giresi was an All-American high school football player with a bright future, until crippling anxiety and panic attacks after graduation led him t...
NFL QB to Healthcare CEO: BJ Coleman on Sports, Leadership, and Life’s Toughest Pivots
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zac sits down with BJ Coleman – former NFL quarterback, author of The Pivot, and CEO of Pivotal Health Partners – for a powerful ...
Skateboarding, Mental Health & the Berlin Marathon 2025 | KJ Dillard & Release’s Soo Saxton
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New York City brings people together in unexpected ways. In this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with KJ Dillard -- an influencer, model,...
The Shadow of 9/11: Matthew Bocchi on Sobriety, Survival, and Inspiring Others
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 9 years old, Matthew Bocchi lost his father in the North Tower on 9/11. At 23, he got sober. In between were years of grief, addiction, and a secre...
Hollywood, Fame & Mental Health: Stephanie Szostak’s Journey of Self-Discovery
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 30, Stephanie Szostak made the bold decision to pursue acting – despite the long odds of success and the skeptics who questioned the move. Audien...
Zac’s Social Media Detox, Marijuana Talk, Good vs Bad Addiction & How to Get Unstuck: Zac & Jay
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac and Jay are keeping it in-house this time, pulling back the curtain on the podcast’s growth and the community they’re working to build. With a...
Jimmy Drago: 8 Drug Overdoses, Sobriety, and His Journey to a UFC Dream
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MMA fighter Jimmy Drago joins The Zac Clark Show just weeks before stepping into the cage for the biggest fight of his life — a shot at a UFC contra...
Scott Strode & The Phoenix: From Addiction to Building a Recovery Community of Nearly 1 Million
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Zac Clark Show, we sit down with Scott Strode — founder of The Phoenix, a free national sober active community that’s approaching...
Jeff Halevy on Trauma at 14, Addiction, Grief, and Building a New Vision for Wellness Through Tech
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Halevy has lived many lives. After surviving a childhood brain tumor and living with undiagnosed PTSD, he poured himself into achievement – bec...
Love, Loss, and TikTok: How Jack Ciapciak Turned Grief into Connection
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of our most heartfelt conversations yet, Zac and Jay sit down with writer and grief advocate Jack Ciapciak to talk about love, loss, and healin...
Finding Humor in the Dark Sh#t: Dave Manheim on Drugs, Recovery, Loss & Dopey
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac and Jay sit down with Dave Manheim – creator of Dopey, the darkly hilarious and deeply moving podcast about “drugs, addiction, and dumb sh*t,”...
From Addiction to NFL Stardom to Walking Away from $32M: Darren Waller on What Matters Now
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL star Darren Waller joins The Zac Clark Show to share his raw, unfiltered story of recovery. From overdosing on opiates in a grocery store p...
Father’s Day Special | Doug Clark (Zac’s Dad)
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Father’s Day SpecialThis week, Zac sits down with his dad, Doug Clark, for a powerful Father’s Day conversation—joined by Jay, who brings his ow...
Craig Robinson: From Bachelorette Fame to Saving Lives with the Marchman Act
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before he was a lawyer helping families navigate addiction treatment, Craig Robinson was living a double life—reality TV fame, courtroom success, an...
This Doctor Believes Diet Could Heal Mental Health Disorders and Addiction | Dr. Matt Bernstein
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matt Bernstein isn’t just a psychiatrist—he’s on the frontlines of a quiet revolution in mental health care. In this episode, Zac and Jay si...
A Mother, A Daughter, and the Power of Recovery | Molly Bierman and Nancy Ashcroft
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Zac and Jay sit down with mother-daughter duo Nancy Ashcroft and Molly Bierman for one of the most raw and emotional episodes yet. Molly’...
Behind the Reality TV Curtain: Carl Radke on Sobriety, Redemption, and Showing Up
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Radke’s journey to recovery happened in front of millions. As a cast member on Bravo’s Summer House, his struggles with alcohol, cocaine, gri...
What a Renowned Cardiologist Has Learned About Health and Life After 40 Years | Dr. Sheldon Goldberg
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode on wisdom, Zac and Jay sit down with Dr. Sheldon Goldberg — known affectionately as Dr. G — a pioneering interventional ca...
LONDON MARATHON RECAP: 70 Degree Heat, Traveling Sober, and AA Lives Everywhere
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac and Jay unpack Zac’s grueling 70° London Marathon: the exhaustion, the jetlag, the missed PR — and the unexpected wins that had nothing to do...
Minisode: Jay Unfiltered — Sober Dad Life (and Popping Zyns in All the Wrong Places)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Zac in London for the marathon, Jay takes the mic for a raw and reflective solo episode—joined off-camera by producer Sarah Prazmark—for a ca...
What Parents Get Wrong: Hard Truths from John Lieberman, Adolescent Recovery Expert
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Lieberman has spent the last 30 years helping teens and families navigate the most complex emotional terrain imaginable—addiction, anxiety, dep...
Dr. Cara Poland: A National Voice for Mothers, Compassion, and the Fight for Better Addiction Care
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Zac Clark Show, we’re joined by Dr. Cara Poland—an addiction medicine physician, educator, and national policy leader who’s bee...
Self-Help Doesn’t Work (But This Does): The Alexis Haines Recovery Story
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis Haines joins The Zac Clark Show for a conversation about transformation, service, and what long-term recovery really looks like. At just 18, Al...
Drew Robinson: Former MLB Player's 20 Hours Between Life and Death—and the Mission That Came After
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and deeply human conversation, Zac and Jay sit down with former MLB player and mental health advocate Drew Robinson—someone whose story ...
The Love Story Behind The Bachelor: A Father’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery | Rob Ellis
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Ellis lived a double life for decades—hustling, using, surviving. To the outside world, he was successful. To his family, he was slipping away. ...
Jana Webb on Breath, Resilience & the Mind-Body Connection: How We Breathe Changes Everything
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Note: We had a brief audio issue, but it’s resolved by 5:37. Thanks for your patience!What If Breath Could Change Everything?Jana Webb is no strange...
How Far Is Too Far? Alex Honnold on Risk, Mortality, and the Cost of Greatness
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Honnold doesn’t just climb mountains—he defies them. The legendary free solo climber (scaling sheer rock faces without a rope or safety equip...
Life After Loss: Amanda Kloots on Grief, Faith, and Finding Love Again
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadway star, TV host, and entrepreneur Amanda Kloots was already a public figure, but when she began sharing her husband Nick Cordero’s battle wit...
Provider Spotlight: Andrew Roberts – From Crack Addiction in 1980s NYC to CEO of a Top Treatment Center
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the odds of getting a random LinkedIn message that leads you back to the very place where you rebuilt your life? For Andrew Roberts, CEO of H...
Who Gets Therapy in America? The Fight for Equal Care | Damian Travier, Executive Director of APF
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health access isn’t equal, and Damian Travier is working to change that. As the Executive Director of Access Psychology Foundation—a nonpro...
Building a Multi-Million Dollar Empire with a Mental Health Mission: Rhone CEO Nate Checketts
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Zac sits down with Nate Checketts, founder and CEO of Rhone, a brand that combines high-performance apparel with a strong sense of purpose....
Wild Stories, Painful Truths, and Second Chances: Zac and Jay
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 40th episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with TZCS producer, sometime co-host, and longtime friend, Jay Devore, for an unfilt...
Ink, Drugs, and Redemption: Snuffy’s Journey from Dealer to Celebrity Tattoo Artist and Sculptor
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with renowned tattoo artist and sculptor Julius Margulies, a.k.a. Snuffy, to explore his powerful...
Minisode: NFL’s A.J. Brown's Viral Book Moment and What Critics Don’t Get About Mental Health
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac and TZCS producer Jay Devore chat about A.J. Brown's viral moment reading a book on the Eagles' sideli...
Expert Nutritionist Believes the Key to Sobriety Is What You Eat | Dr. Brooke Scheller
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your diet could transform the way you drink—or even help you quit altogether? This idea lies at the heart of Dr. Brooke Scheller’s innovat...
A Parent’s Mission To Overcome The Tragedy Of Addiction: Honoring Nic Pagano
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On January 23rd at City Winery, we honor the life of Nic Pagano through a night of music and community. After losing Nic to an accidental overdose in ...
Rich Vos: Breaking the Rules of Comedy, Sobriety Myths, and Why Recovery is Life’s Best Punchline
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with comedy legend Rich Vos for a raw, wild, and insightful conversation. With 38 years of sobrie...
Building a Media Empire: Betches Co-Founder Jordana Abraham on Humor, Mental Health, and Life Online
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Jordana Abraham, co-founder of Betches, shares how she and her college roommates turned a satirical blog into a...
Expert Interventionist Shares Secrets Behind 1,000+ Successful Interventions | Jonathan Rauch
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the word “intervention,” you might picture the chaotic scenes from TV shows like Intervention. But as Certified Intervention Expert ...
Sex, Therapy and Addiction: NYC Therapist Reina Zelonky on Balancing Love, Family, and Healing
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with Reina Zelonky, a renowned New York City psychotherapist whose career spans over 13 years of ...
ASK ZAC EPISODE: Holiday Edition
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac answers your questions about navigating the highs and lows of the holidays. Whether you’re newly sober an...
Addiction Breaks Families, Recovery Heals: Rep. Madeleine Dean and Son Harry Cunnane’s Journey
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA) and her son Harry Cunnane join The Zac Clark Show for a powerful conversation about their journey through Harry’s ...
The Story of Dr. Bonnie Milas: How Losing Her Children to Fentanyl Inspired Her Fight Against the Deadly Epidemic
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Zac Clark Show, Dr. Bonnie Milas shares her deeply personal journey through unimaginable tragedy and her mission to pr...
THE MARATHON EPISODE: Transformative Stories from the TCS New York City Marathon
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special post-TCS New York City Marathon episode, Zac, on the eve of his own 10th NYC Marathon, sits down with four inspiring runners who share...
Former NBA Rookie Of The Year Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles | Michael Carter-Williams
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most kids who play sports share the ultimate dream—becoming a professional athlete, performing on the biggest stage under the brightest lights. Mich...
A Better Future for Boys and Young Men: Reimagining Masculinity and the Need for Deep Friendships | Dr. Niobe Way, Renowned NYU Professor
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if deep, intimate, and meaningful friendships could change the world? Dr. Niobe Way, an internationally renowned Professor of Developmental Psy...
From Living An Alcoholic Double Life To Successful Entrepreneur As Founder Of FROPRO | Matt Williams
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Williams fell far. He spent years living a double life—school teacher by day and bartender grappling with a growing alcohol and cocaine problem...
Zac Clark Reflects on 13 Years of Sobriety, the Challenge of Helping Families Recover, and the Power of Letting Go
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this introspective solo episode, Zac reflects on his 13-year sobriety anniversary and the theme of letting go. He grapples with conflicting feeling...
Revolutionizing Global Mental Health: A $100 Million Commitment with Annika Sten Pärson, Co-Founder & Executive Chair of The Inner Foundation
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annika Sten Pärson is a change maker in global mental health. As the Founding Partner and Executive Chair of The Inner Foundation, she leads a global...
Building a Community One Step at a Time: Tommie Runz on Being Black, Sober, and Leading a Movement in Running
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Tommie Runz, a man whose journey through sobriety, fatherhood, and fitness has led him to become a powerful voice in...
Mission to Transform Young Men’s Mental Health: A Major Announcement with Matthew Stefanko, Founder of MANUAL, a Leading Online Mental Health Platform for Young Men
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are men 4x more likely to die by suicide? Three times more likely to die by drug overdose? Are young men being overlooked in the cultural shift to...
Does AA Really Work? Is Anonymity Necessary and the Enduring Mystery of 12-Step Programs Nearly 100 Years Later
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
12-Step programs are sacred spaces—revolutionary in their simplicity and accessibility. Open to anyone seeking help, with no fees or barriers to ent...
Michael Chernow: From Addiction to Entrepreneurial Success—The Power of Sobriety and Daily Habits
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal and introspective episode, we sit down with Michael Chernow, a serial entrepreneur, professional athlete, father, and husband,...
NYT Bestseller Billy Jensen: True Crime Stardom, Fall from Grace, and Redemption Through Sobriety
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Jensen is an American true crime pioneer and NY Times bestselling author, renowned for using social media to solve unsolved murders and missing ...
Weed Is Addictive, Sober Dating, and the Sober X-Factor with NYC's Dating Guru Lindsey Metselaar
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is dating hard in sobriety? Should a sober person only date another sober person? Why is marijuana so fucking strong now? In this episode, we deep-di...
How 1 Glass Of Champagne Led To Alcoholism, A Road To Sobriety, And Helping Others Recover
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It took Dawn Gallagher well beyond 17 years to achieve 17 years of sobriety. Growing up in Brooklyn during the gritty, rebellious 70s and 80s, Dawn w...
Ingrid Andress Goes To Rehab, Zac Responds To Viral Backlash, And Why Rehab Is Fun – And Needs To Be
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Motivated by a viral storm of comments surrounding Ingrid Andress’s controversial performance of the national anthem at MLB’s All-Star Break, Zac...
The Power Of Your Story, Phillies First Pitch, and The Why Of This Show
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt solo episode, Zac reflects on the core purpose of the podcast and why telling your story is so important. He shares the nostalgic an...
D1 Track Star Shares Battle with Anxiety and Young Athletes' Mental Health Struggles | Olivia Arizin
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Olympics around the corner, we sat down with a former Division 1 track & field collegiate athlete who once believed that nothing mattered...
NFL Executive Tim Schlittner Bravely Shares His Journey Through Alcoholism and Coming Out
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Schlittner is an expert communicator. The Director of Communications at the National Football League (NFL), serving as their Deputy Spokesperson, ...
The Grief Expert: How Grief Affects Your Body, Honoring Your Grief, And Moving On Isn’t Letting Go
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Moffa wants us to talk about grief. In this episode, we deep-dive into the world of healing and human connection, and trauma’s often-overlooked...
Alcoholic By 17, Suicide Attempt And The Father Who Would Not Give Up: Father-Son Journey From Alcoholism To Recovery
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s conversation is a tribute to the unwavering love and dedication of a father for his child. I sat down with Steve D’Antonio Sr. and Ste...
The Mental Healthcare System Treats People Like Criminals | Ariela Safira, Founder of Zeera
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we dive into the mind of Ariela Safira, a visionary determined to revolutionize the mental health care system. Ariela is the fou...
The Youth Of America In Crisis: Solutions and Hope | Dr. Shairi Turner, Crisis Text Line Chief Health Officer
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even before the pandemic, rates of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide among our youth were steadily climbing. Dr. Shairi Turner, Chief Health Of...
The Importance of Sex and Communication In Any Partnership | Marriage Therapist: Kristy Fitzgerald
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s conversation is all about RELATIONSHIPS – the things that go unsaid and the challenges of nurturing a thriving romantic relationship. ...
From Eating Disorder To The Toughest Decision A Mother Could Ever Make | My Sister, Kathryn Cannici
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I sat down with my sister as she shared her story for the first time. Postpartum depression. Eating disorder. Obsessive-com...
An Epidemic Hiding In Plain Sight: Let’s Talk About Gambling with Expert Brian Dolan
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roughly 68 million people bet on Super Bowl LVIII this year, amounting to more than $23 billion. In 2023, the American gambling industry generated mor...
Expert Explains What Trauma Is And How To Face It | Dr. Carrie Wilkens
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore groundbreaking approaches to substance use disorder, mental health and trauma with Dr. Carrie Wilkens, founder of Center f...
A Doctor’s Life-Changing Journey From Addiction To Long-Term Recovery with Dr. Michael McCormick
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael McCormick was the chief of surgery of an Alabama hospital. He was also in the grips of an addiction to painkillers that nearly cost him hi...
The Hard Conversations That Need To Be Had ... Welcome To The Zac Clark Show
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We need the right voices to be heard now more than ever - Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, Trauma, Suicide, Recovery. These are the hard issues ...