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God Doesnt Relapse

God Doesn't Relapse with author Matt Grace

God Doesn\'t Relapse: Sex Drugs And The Life That Almost Killed Me by Matt Grace is a raw unflinching memoir of…

March 25, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Matt Grace

High Functioning and Hiding

High-Functioning and Hiding: When Your Life Looks Great but You’re Dying Inside

Do you consider yourself to be a functioning alcoholic or addict? Let\'s examine the validity of that statement. This episode is…

March 11, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

From Enabling to Empowering

From Enabling to Empowering: How Families Can Change the Course of Addiction

Focusing on the family’s role, this episode breaks down common misconceptions about addiction, and the subtle ways loved ones may reinforce…

February 25, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Don Sloane

Progress not Perfection

Progress, Not Perfection: Rethinking Success in Your Career Journey with Career Coach Melanie Wexler

In this empowering conversation, career coach Melanie Wexler joins the show to unpack a powerful lesson many job seekers overlook — that success…

February 11, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Melanie Mitchell Wexler

From Stuck to Supported

Title: From Stuck to Supported: Life & Recovery Coaching Explained

This Straight Talk Episode with the Pushy Broad dives into how coaching helps when someone feels lost, stuck, or scared to…

January 28, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

Dry January

A Month Without Spirits: Dry January Demystified - Straight Talk with the Pushy Broad

This episode is dedicated to demystifying Dry January with expert advice from a recovery coach. We cover everything from the origins…

January 14, 2026

Host: Ellen Stewart

When Loving Hurts: A Guide for Families Navigating Addiction & Understanding Recovery Coaching

When Loving Hurts: A Guide for Families Navigating Addiction & Understanding Recovery Coaching

What do you do when someone you love is battling addiction—and your support starts to feel like a burden?   In…

August 7, 2025

Host: Becc Nelson LMFT

Guest: Ellen Stewart

HIGH: Confessions of a Cannabis Addict with Leonard Buschel

HIGH: Confessions of a Cannabis Addict with Leonard Buschel

Leonard Lee Buschel is an influential, seasoned writer, editor, and author of his memoir,\' HIGH: Confessions of a Cannabis Addict\'. Watch this fascinating and enthralling…

March 6, 2024

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Leonard Buschel

Loving and Leaving an Active Alcoholic with Guest Host Pushy Broad From The Bronx and Guest Emma Lock

Loving and Leaving an Active Alcoholic with Guest Host Pushy Broad From The Bronx and Guest Emma Lock

What is it like to live with an active alcoholic? How can you help your loved one? How can you help…

March 22, 2021

Hosts: Ellen Stewart, Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Emma Lock

The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need to Read: The Missing Key To Finally Tapping Into The Universe -Andrew Kap

The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need to Read: The Missing Key To Finally Tapping Into The Universe -Andrew Kap

Don\'t miss this fascinating conversation with author Andrew Kap who offers listeners and readers a never-before-seen understanding of the topic that…

March 8, 2021

Hosts: Ellen Stewart, Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Andrew Kap

Addicted to Another Person? Break The Cycle!

Addicted to Another Person? Break The Cycle!

What role does codependency play in your relationship? Codependence is sometimes described as an addiction to another person, rather than a…

February 8, 2021

Hosts: Ellen Stewart, Dr. Pat Baccili

We’re All in this Together with guest host Ellen Stewart and her guest Edwin McCain

We’re All in this Together with guest host Ellen Stewart and her guest Edwin McCain

Edwin McCain, illustrious singer/song writer of “I’LL Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More” talks candidly with the Pushy Broad…

December 30, 2020

Hosts: Dr. Pat Baccili, Ellen Stewart

Guest: Edwin McCain

Music For Recovery with Guest Host Ellen Stewart The Pushy Broad From The Bronx and guest Kathy Moser

Music For Recovery with Guest Host Ellen Stewart The Pushy Broad From The Bronx and guest Kathy Moser

Recovery is a celebration and Music For Recovery honors the creative process with evidence based music programs that are original and…

December 23, 2020

Hosts: Ellen Stewart, Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Kathy Moser

It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults with Claudia Black PhD

It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults with Claudia Black PhD

Claudia Black\'s bestselling classic on the experience and legacy of being raised in an addictive household. In an all too familiar…

December 14, 2020

Hosts: Ellen Stewart, Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Claudia Black Ph.D.

A Conversation With Johana Desir

A Conversation With Johana Desir

A self-proclaimed Woman Who Pushes For More, Johana Desir is a strong Haitian American who has always strived to make a…

November 11, 2020

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Johana Desir

A Conversation With Roshini Cope

A Conversation With Roshini Cope

Roshini Cope, a.k.a Glamazini, the Viral VLOGGER, Light and Laughter Creator, is having a conversation with the Pushy Broad from the…

November 4, 2020

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Roshini Cope

A Conversation with Jessica Ruiz and Hannah VanDuinen

A Conversation with Jessica Ruiz and Hannah VanDuinen

Two completely different women with one thing in common: They are pursuing their dream.   Jessica Ruiz is a Social Worker,…

October 28, 2020

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guests: Jessica Ruiz, Hannah VanDuinen

A Conversation with Tanin Kayvan

A Conversation with Tanin Kayvan

Two years ago, Tanin Kayvan gave away almost everything she owned, packed her life into a 40-liter backpack, and went off…

October 21, 2020

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Tanin Kayvan

A Conversation with Colleen Cleary

A Conversation with Colleen Cleary

Since her childhood, Colleen struggled with digestive issues and as an adult, began putting on extra weight and finding it hard…

October 14, 2020

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Colleen Cleary

THE TRUTH ABOUT VAPING with Brad Lamm

THE TRUTH ABOUT VAPING with Brad Lamm

Brad Lamm discusses his new book: QUIT VAPING YOUR FOUR-STEP, 28-DAY PROGRAM TO STOP SMOKING E-CIGARETTES. Vaping has become a serious…

October 12, 2020

Hosts: Ellen Stewart, Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Brad Lamm

A Conversation with Emma Warren

A Conversation with Emma Warren

At the age of 18 Emma Warren crossed the silk route on a rock-climbing expedition travelling from London to Hong Kong.  By the time…

October 7, 2020

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Emma Warren

A Conversation with Sarah Stewart

A Conversation with Sarah Stewart

Sarah Stewart, MSW, CPC is the owner of Sarah Stewart Consulting.  After spending 25 years in healthcare, Sarah made the leap…

September 23, 2020

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Sarah Stewart

A Conversation with Patti D'Agostino

A Conversation with Patti D'Agostino

Listen to this compelling story of courage, hope and survival after a 30-year marriage, fraught with domestic violence. Patti D\'Agostino is truly a…

September 16, 2020

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Patti Reyes D'Agostino

National Recovery Month with Guest Harry Cunnane

National Recovery Month with Guest Harry Cunnane

The 2020 National Recovery Month theme, \"Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Connections,\" reminds people in recovery and those who support…

September 14, 2020

Hosts: Ellen Stewart, Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Harry Cunnane

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