Best Soul Rehab Podcasts (2024)

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"Always With You" A Story 52:59

1h ago52:59

52:59

David reads another long short story, about a home invasion and the afterlife.

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Bootless in the Wild West 2:19:15

28m ago2:19:15

2:19:15

After a tense stand-off in which spurs were rattled, spittoons were filled, and guns were cocked, the boys go into the shed and Breht pretends to be a therapist while it becomes clear that Dave could benefit from a real one... But then: a breakthrough occurs! All while Julian watches on in Silence and waits patiently for his colonoscopy appointment…

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"The Last Admission" Short Story 12:15

8d ago12:15

12:15

A brand new and much shorter story this time from Dave.

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Buddhist Enlightenment: Impermanence, No Self, and the Dark Night of the Soul 1:37:21

18d ago1:37:21

1:37:21

This interview originally aired on Rev Left Radio in Feb. of 2021. We are uploading it onto the Shoeless feed because the content dovetails well with things we often discuss on Shoeless! Breht is joined by Dr. Daniel M. Ingram, author of "Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha", to discuss what Enlightenment is in the Buddhist tradition, what i…

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Awakening from the Dream of Separateness 1:26:38

13d ago1:26:38

1:26:38

Originally aired on Rev Left Radio in August of 2021. We are uploading it to the Shoeless feed because the content dovetails well with things we often discuss on Shoeless! Lauritz Marquardt (aka Conscious Development on YT) joins Breht to discuss the spiritual path toward awakening and his experiences on the path. Topics include: Buddhist philosoph…

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Who Are You After Addiction? - A Rehab Dispatch 12:33

15d ago12:33

12:33

An audio excerpt from "No Chaser" recorded in treatment, David talks about losing yourself in addiction and discovering yourself in recovery.

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Shoeless on a UFO 2:33:37

27d ago2:33:37

2:33:37

Dave gets abducted by aliens and converses with them before being probed, then the boys laugh and cry together. Dave talks about his short stint in rehab and his recent relapse, Breht discusses the relationship between addiction and compulsions, then they talk about jackhammering rocks, why you are not a rock, and why fireworks f****** ROCK! Finall…

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"They're in There" A Horror Short Story 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

David reads his recently written horror short story, "They're in There".

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Shoeless on Broken Glass 1:30:23

2M ago1:30:23

1:30:23

We recorded this episode a few weeks back, and we didnt have an ending. We planned on coming back in and recording a proper ending before releasing it, but things kinda fell apart. Dave has checked himself into an inpatient rehab facility and will be MIA for a few weeks. The moment he gets out, we will record an episode catching you all up on every…

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Nuerodiversity Advocate, Change Catalyst and Social Justice Warrior, Jo Clancy 1:14:56

2M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

On this week's podcast we welcome Jo Clancy. Discovering her neurodiversity with a diagnosis of ADHD in her early 30's, Jo shares her experience of life before and after a diagnosis. She takes us on a journey of her life starting with her many interests; photography, post-carding, traveling, global health work in multiple countries , and so much mo…

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"Life Attunement" with Elizabeth Carrington 58:50

2M ago58:50

58:50

This week's guest is Elizabeth Carrington, Master Certified Coach, recovered workaholic and nature lover... I'm wildly tenacious about supporting high-achieving women who are navigating challenging transitions to step into their authentic power. For nearly 30 years, I've coached everyone from Fortune 100 CEOs to entrepreneurs, helping them clarify …

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The Black Forever 2:28:16

2M ago2:28:16

2:28:16

David reads his super spooky story that began as 7 pages and ended at 70 and nearly drove him mad. Okay, not really, that was other stuff but it sounds scarier that way.

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Shoeless in the Medicine Aisle 2:22:02

3M ago2:22:02

2:22:02

This is a rough one. The shoeless boys are going through it. Dave opens up about his recent abuse of DXM, and Breht is in the midst of a bewildering sensorimotor OCD episode. They suffer out loud together and explore the dark depths of addiction, withdrawl, and mental illness. All while Julian sits silently in the corner and listens... Learn more t…

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The Shoeless Sangha Announcement: Join Our Community! 12:47

3M ago12:47

12:47

Breht introduces "The Shoeless Sangha", where shoeless listeners can gather once a month with Breht to discuss Buddhism and spiritual practice and meditate together. To join The Shoeless Sangha (and support the show), click HERE Check out the first reading which we will discuss together during our first Sangha HERE Find ALL Sangha Dates and Times f…

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Soul Care; With Sara McCready 1:08:11

3M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Todays Guest is Sara McCready, Founder of Illuminated Joy! Sara mentor’s high achieving & intuitive Women in business, to RISE UP, RECLAIM & RECONNECT, to their energy & the parts of themselves they left behind on the way to the TOP!! As a certified Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Mentor & Meditation Guide she teaches Women how to build their confi…

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Elevating Connections & Building Community through Service with Srinivas Acharya Das (Frank Giubardo) 41:44

3M ago41:44

41:44

Our Guest this week, Srinivas Frank Giubardo owns and runs two Inns in Waitsfield Vermont; The Swanson Inn and the Waitsfield Inn. He shares his wisdom , some of his many spiritual and lived experiences that have led him to living into service, building community and connection to shine the light on the path for others. Waitsfield Inn Swanson Inn Z…

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Finding Clarity; With Kim DuBrul 1:13:35

3M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

This week's podcast features an OG guru and coach, Kimberly DuBrul. She shares her wisdom around a re-occurring topic on Zen Mama & Everyday Gurus-- Alignment and abundance! An episode of Zen Mama & Everyday Gurus you don't want to miss! Kimberly DuBrul PCC, CRP is a lifelong learner, seeker of wisdom and living an optimal life. In her work - 22 ye…

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Shoeless in the 4th Dimension 2:27:46

4M ago2:27:46

2:27:46

The boys return to The Shed to discuss lying, addiction, and why honesty is so important for healthy relationships and self-respect, Breht reflects on his first Passover Seder and argues for the importance of tradition and ritual, and then they have a conversation about what it would be like to exist as a 4th dimensional being... Afterwards, they r…

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Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction 1:39:14

4M ago1:39:14

1:39:14

Originally aired on Rev Left Radio - May 2021 Dr. Judith Grisel, former addict and current behavioral neuroscientist, joins Breht to discuss her life experiences and her fascinating book "Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction". We discuss how addiction works at the level of the brain and how it feels at the level of experience.…

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Doing Serious Work Without Getting Too Serious; With Jen Deraspe 1:03:47

4M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Jen Deraspe, MS, has been a leader in the health and wellness industry since 1989. With a background in sports medicine and health sciences, Jen is a certified facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, Holden Qi Gong , Hatha Yoga and Laughter Yoga. A creator of intentional, safe and loving experiences, both one-on-one and in a group setting, Jen appr…

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All too Human: Niko's Struggle with Alcohol 2:06:02

4M ago2:06:02

2:06:02

In this third edition of our All Too Human interview series, Breht and Dave welcome Niko into the Shoeless Shed to have an honest conversation about his struggles with alcoholism. With these All Too Human interviews, we aim to highlight and destigmatize the mental health and addiction struggles of regular working class people in hopes that we can p…

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Living an Aligned, Abundant life; With Erin Sepic 39:37

4M ago39:37

39:37

Erin Sepic is 20 years a Chiropractor, Kinesiologist and Intuitive who practices clinical and energy medicine, and teaches courses in intuitive skills and energy hygiene. She is a lover of people, of life and all things health and healing. Erin has been accused of having a 'sailboat problem', adores all things water and has only recently learned to…

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Alignment; A discussion with Michael Thompson 1:24:45

5M ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Michael is relentlessly curious about how we, as people, fit into this world. He has received his B.S and MEd from the University of Vermont. He is most proud, however, of the “non-traditional degrees” that he has been working on for the better part of 20 years. They include SOL (School of Life), FOFC (Father Of Four Children), FTHKE (Formally Thou…

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Shoeless in a Multi-Car Pileup 2:33:09

5M ago2:33:09

2:33:09

The boys have a lot of fun discussing their fant-ta-ta-sies, jobs that make them want to delete themselves, apprehending romantic relationships through the analytical lens of dialectics, and wrestling with the age-old question of "Are Cigarettes Cool?"... until, unfortunately, the boys get into a huge fight on air and it ends in tragedy. ----------…

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It's About the Feelings Not the Story with Christiane Herskowitz 1:00:58

5M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Christiane Herskowitz grew up in Germany, where she graduated from the Physical Therapy program in Munich. 30+ years of experience , with 25 years of being a cranio sacral therapist, focusing for the last 10 years on Trauma work through Cranio sacral therapy, somato emotional work, Heart centered therapy, a therapeutic dialogue technique, somatic e…

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Shoeless in an Ambulance 1:34:27

6M ago1:34:27

1:34:27

Dave vibrates violently and gets rushed to the hospital, Breht drinks Jack Daniels and gets a brutal hangover (which might actually be worse than what Dave went through tbh), and then they talk about alcoholism, depression, meditation, and death (all the Shoeless classics). Also Shoenice makes an appearance? ----------------------------------------…

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Coming Back to Ourselves in 2024; What's Called for Now. 28:10

6M ago28:10

28:10

In this Episode Mary shares about a visit to her daughter Kate, who is currently serving time in prison facing drug related charges. We hear about her four grandchildren she and her husband have been raising for nine years, moving forward with the podcast and career shifts. How to stay resilient through this hard and beautiful life; Inviting us all…

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Shoeless on Mushrooms 1:46:51

7M ago1:46:51

1:46:51

What else is there to say? I dont even know if this episode is good or what you folks expected, but #GoBills! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/

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Shoeless in a K-Hole 2:10:35

7M ago2:10:35

2:10:35

Your favorite midwestern dirt bags are back! This time they talk about Dave's experimental Ketamine therapy for depression, give advice to listeners who wrote in about existential crises and bad relationships, discuss Breht's "indictments", and then they absolutely go off the rails while spending time in the shallow end of the pool... -------------…

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The Boys Get Reeducated: Shoeless in a Polycule 2:51:00

8M ago2:51:00

2:51:00

The Boys get thrown into a reeducation camp by the Poly Mafia, and are issued two high level reeducators from the Ministry of Knowledge, Daniel and Karen, to systematically deprogram them. Together, they disabuse the boys of various misconceptions they have about polyamory, correct them on a wide number of points, and ultimately have an incredibly …

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"Happy Hour" A Short Story by David Icenogle 14:43

8M ago14:43

14:43

David reads a short story he revised years ago that is semi-autobiographical. TRIGGER WARNING it contains heavy subject matter, involving suicide, but not in graphic detail. If you want to follow along with the story text, head over the the Shoeless Patreon where a transcript will be available.

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Shoeless in a Forklift 1:27:00

8M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

The Bois are back at it again, this time they discuss times when they had to "play it straight", past struggles with infidelity, polyamory and monogamy, crazy stories from the boys' turbulent adolescence, and a bunch of other shit. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/…

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To All Concerned Citizens of South Dakota... 37:55

8M ago37:55

37:55

Are YOU a good, god-fearing citizen of the great state of South Dakota? Do you agree that Mr. David Icenogle should be banned for life from wandering back into our state? Are you willing to make sacrifices in order to protect our humble little community from this man? If so, fellow citizen, then please JOIN THE FIGHT…

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Shoeless in the Subconscious 2:50:10

9M ago2:50:10

2:50:10

The Boys are back in town... Together, they talk about how Dave ruined Breht's wedding, wade into the murky depths of Breht's subconscious, explore the nuances of Kantian epistemology and metaphysics, discuss the hellish prison that immortality would be, speculate on the relevance or irrelevance of one's childhood in relation to their adult issues,…

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On Fire: The Sickness unto Death 43:50

9M ago43:50

43:50

Breht reflects on death, the afterlife, Spinoza's God, and what it means to be a self-aware sentient being in the blooming, buzzing cosmos...

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On Ice: The Cleaning Station 42:23

9M ago42:23

42:23

After recent personal events, Dave revisits and reads an essay he wrote years ago about death and the afterlife.By Shoeless in South Dakota

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Shoeless in a Conceputal Cul-de-sac 1:47:16

10M ago1:47:16

1:47:16

The Barefoot Bois discuss their shared experiences with magic mushrooms, update listeners on Dave's progress, read your emails, give you life advice (you are welcome), celebrate the musical brilliance of the Kottonmouth Kings, completely deconstruct the illusion of free will, and finally settle the question of whether or not the US invaded the Brit…

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Breht on Fire: Our Broken, Bleeding Hearts 22:41

10M ago22:41

22:41

In this inaugural episode of Breht's solo miniseries "Breht on Fire", he explores how hip hop is used by the oppressed (including by a teenager in Gaza) as a medium of expression, talks about anger and rage as repressed heartbreak, discusses the obsessive compulsive disorder he struggled with as a child before speculating on its underlying causes, …

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Dave on Ice: Finding Jesus in a Forest 27:42

10M ago27:42

27:42

In this inaugural episode of our new solo Dave mini-series here on Shoeless, David talks about growing up with religion, finding Jesus in a forest, and seeing the dead on his way to church...

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Shoeless in a Dumpster 1:53:12

10M ago1:53:12

1:53:12

The title says it all... https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/

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All Too Human: Tabitha's struggle with Alcohol and Depression 1:23:59

11M ago1:23:59

1:23:59

In this second edition of our All Too Human interview series, Breht and Dave welcome Tabitha into the studio to have an honest conversation about her struggles with alcohol. With these All Too Human interviews, we aim to highlight and destigmatize the mental health and addiction struggles of normal working people in hopes that we can provide insigh…

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Shoeless in Vienna 1:52:04

12M ago1:52:04

1:52:04

Imma be real with you: don't listen to this episode. You will regret it. For the stubborn among you who insist: Dave commits a "tincy, wincy bit" of insurance fraud, Breht humiliates and debases himself for your amusement, and then Dave gets hate-crimed in his childhood bathroom... https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/…

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Shoeless in Rehab 1:16:33

12M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

This one is different from our usual episodes, folks. Just give it a listen and find out for yourself... From Lawnmower Phil running (slowly) from cops to Ernest Hemingway pulling the Ol' Kurt Cobain (or did Cobain pull the Ol' Hemingway?) to Julian putting Dave's phone in his ass, this one takes a few weird turns. Enjoy... or whatever it is you al…

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Shoeless in South Omaha 2:18:06

1y ago2:18:06

2:18:06

B & D are back with a brand new episode! Topics include: Breht getting called a slur in a road rage incident, Dave briefly tangles w/ Russian Breht, marijuana addiction and what it means, nihilism and what philosophy can offer those who struggle with it, doing drugs and crimes as teens, getting robbed by Tree Top, erowid and pillidentifer, huffing …

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The Recovery Tea with Dr. Anna Flores 50:42

1y ago50:42

50:42

Today on the Recovery Tea, Sanford Behavioral Health's Dr. Flores chats with DBT specialists: Jill Polisano, CTRS, and McKenzie Luker, CTRS, from Wise Practice from Troy, Michigan. They discuss the connection between DBT and eating disorders, emotion regulation, tools to thrive, the synthesis between acceptance and change, and more.…

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Shoeless in Bill Maher's Basement 3:31:45

1y ago3:31:45

3:31:45

In this episode, the Barefoot Boys open with an incredibly somber conversation about Dave's recent relapse before launching into random segments like "inventing funny terrorist organizations" and reading bone-chillingly cringe posts from the boy's past. After that, Breht and Dave dissect a skin-crawling interview Bill Maher did with Bella Thorne, r…

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All Too Human: Katie's Struggle w/ Alcohol and Gambling 1:52:43

1y ago1:52:43

1:52:43

In this first edition of our new All Too Human interview series, Breht and Dave welcome "Katie", Breht's sister, into the studio to have an honest conversation about her struggles with alcohol and gambling. With these All Too Human interviews, we aim to highlight and destigmatize the mental health and addiction struggles of normal working people in…

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Recovery Tea with Dr. Anna Flores - Trauma & Eating Disorders 55:58

1y ago55:58

55:58

Sanford Behavioral Health guest host Dr. Anna Flores and Eating Disorder Clinical Manager Justyne Ortquist discuss trauma-informed care for eating disorders. The podcast covers topics like mindfulness; exposure therapy; relationship rupture and repair; and the fight, flight, freeze response. It also educates us using tangible, biological terms to d…

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Shoeless in South Dakota (The Inaugural Episode) 1:39:52

1y ago1:39:52

1:39:52

In this inaugural episode of Shoeless in South Dakota, The Barefoot Boys explain the lore behind the show's name, discuss death and what if anything comes after, and then they explore Hindu cosmology and the Block Theory of the universe wherein time manifests as a spatial dimension. Breht also makes fun of what Dave is wearing then Dave explains to…

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[Ep -1] Death Anxiety and Overcoming Life's Tragedies 2:43:39

1y ago2:43:39

2:43:39

The one and only Dave Icenogle returns yet again for another multi-hour conversation. He and Breht start off talking about their recent adventures together, then move into a conversation about death and how we deal with it, they then discuss the tragedies and suffering of life and how to come out of them a deeper, more kind hearted, and better huma…

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