Best Bottoms Up Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating 1 1/2 year Clean and Sober 26:09

1d ago26:09

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I look back at the year and a half that I have been able to stay clean and sober and talk about what was key in maintaining my sobriety. Also, another huge step in my life was completing the recovery coach training and continuing my path on being certified in the state of Idaho as a Recovery Coach.By Chad Sommer

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Building the Future With Wisdom From the Past 59:52

1h ago59:52

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Rik Adamski is the founder and president of Ash+Lime, a planning firm that strives to help cities and neighborhoods create thriving places by drawing on the wisdom of the past. Originally from Chicago, Adamski consulted for several of the most prominent planning organizations in the U.S. before moving to Texas and embracing a more nimble, actionabl…

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is...Building and Amplifying Communities 53:37

13d ago53:37

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Norm Van Eeden Petersman is the director of membership and development at Strong Towns. He regularly writes for Strong Towns on topics including housing, transportation and community building. He also co-leads his area’s Local Conversation, Deltans for People-Oriented Places. In this episode, Petersman joins host Tiffany Owens Reed to discuss his w…

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And I'm Back! 10:37

8d ago10:37

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It has been a hot minute but I'm back. I want to encourage everyone to go check out https://www.blessedfamilyrecoverysummit.com No matter where you are on this journey with your loved one, we all seek motivation, support, and a deeper connection with God. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce the Blessed Family Recovery Summit! 🌟 Join us from Octobe…

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is...Advocating for Safer Streets 41:33

21d ago41:33

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Yamini Karandikar is the leader of Strong Towns San Antonio, a Local Conversation in Texas that advocates for safer streets and alternative transportation. Among other efforts, she successfully nominated an intersection in her city for review in the Strong Towns Crash Analysis Studio and is co-hosting a Local-Motive session on improving street safe…

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Putting Down Roots To Build a Stronger Future 56:32

28d ago56:32

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Jacob Hyman is a civil-site engineer in training and the leader of Strong Towns Steubenville, a Local Conversation in Ohio. Originally from Florida, he moved to Steubenville after serving in the Air Force and started the city's Local Conversation two years later. He works for Crabtree Group, Inc., which provides site engineering services for tradit…

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Becoming a Local Real Estate Developer 42:18

1M ago42:18

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Tiffany Elder is a licensed general contractor, realtor and real estate investor/developer in Durham, North Carolina. She is the owner of Paradigm Construction (a design-build construction firm) and Paradigm Properties (a real estate brokerage firm). She also facilitates real estate ownership and investing seminars for residents. Elder joins this e…

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Helping Incremental Developers Make Better Places Part 2 44:02

2M ago44:02

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Jennifer Krouse is a real estate strategist and the CEO of Liberty House Plans, an architectural publishing house that provides architectural plans for neighborhood-friendly buildings. Previously, she served as a business advisor to real estate developers and a consultant in the field of municipal productivity. She is a member of the National Town …

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…a City Council Supporting Parking Reform 43:48

2M ago43:48

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Paloma Delgadillo is a council member in the city of Broomfield, Colorado. Originally from Texas, Paloma holds a B.A. in economics and a minor in statistics from the University of Chicago undergraduate program. She also earned a master’s degree in analytics from the University of Chicago Graham School. In this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, D…

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Making a Difference With Local Government 43:51

2M ago43:51

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Alec Davis is a native of Des Moines, Iowa, with a background in engineering and consulting. In 2018 he left the corporate world to venture out as an entrepreneur, starting a restaurant alongside his brother back home in Des Moines. In 2023, after learning more about zoning and advocacy, he started Momentum Des Moines, an urban advocacy organizatio…

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It's not weak to reach out 18:46

2M ago18:46

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I am an addict. I wake up and prepare myself everyday just incase life catches me off guard, I've already played it through my head exactly how I'm going to react. It is one step that helps keep me sober.By Chad Sommer

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Helping Incremental Developers Make Better Places 38:05

3M ago38:05

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Jennifer Krouse is a real estate strategist and the CEO of Liberty House Plans, an architectural publishing house that provides architectural plans for neighborhood-friendly buildings. Previously, she served as a business advisor to real estate developers and a consultant in the field of municipal productivity. She is a member of the National Town …

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Fighting the Housing Crisis as an Incremental Developer Part 2 51:45

3M ago51:45

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Seth Zeren is a a neighborhood developer and founding member of Strong Towns, as well as a self-proclaimed recovering city planner and a writer at the Build the Next Right Thing Substack. A San Francisco native, Zeren now lives with his family in Providence, Rhode Island, where he works as an incremental developer. Zeren returns in this episode of …

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God & Recovery Part 2 47:45

3M ago47:45

47:45

Carrie Hattaway shares her story from addiction to recovery and how important it is to have god in your life.By Chad Sommer

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God & Recovery Part 1 51:18

3M ago51:18

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Carrie Hattaway shares her story from addiction to recovery and how important it is to have god in your life.By Chad Sommer

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Advocating for Better Transit and Safe Streets 49:46

3M ago49:46

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Erik Lowe is the founder of Reimagine Spokane, a grassroots group of citizens who are calling for safer streets and better transit in Spokane, Washington. He's also the designer of the “Spokane Reimagined” plan, a $1 billion proposal to improve safety and connectivity in Spokane over 20 years. On this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, he joins h…

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Self harm, eating addiction and road to recovery! 46:08

3M ago46:08

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"Welcome to 'Rock Bottoms Up,' where we explore the powerful stories of resilience and transformation. In this episode, join Brandi as she courageously shares her journey through the depths of an eating disorder, the challenges of living on a cell farm, and her struggles with addiction to alcohol and pain pills. Discover how faith and determination…

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Growing up on the Reservation to Recovery 39:16

3M ago39:16

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In this episode I talk to Pius Takeshorse and he shares his story from growing up on a Indian reservation and all the trials he went through to finding freedom in recovery and bring people to god.By Chad Sommer

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Fighting the Housing Crisis as an Incremental Developer Part 1 1:04:29

3M ago1:04:29

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Seth Zeren is a a neighborhood developer and founding member of Strong Towns, as well as a self-proclaimed recovering city planner and a writer at the Build the Next Right Thing Substack. A San Francisco native, Zeren now lives with his family in Providence, Rhode Island, where he works as an incremental developer. On this episode of The Bottom-Up …

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I woke up one day and changed my F*ing mind! 29:04

4M ago29:04

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Here Challaine's amazing story how she over came addiction and what she is doing in her recovery. Challaine has been featured on the cover of Forbs Magazine, Author, of her book “I woke up one day and changed my F*cking mind” out now!By Chad Sommer

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Becoming a Member of Local Government 50:37

4M ago50:37

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Erin Joyce is the mayor of Braintree, Massachusetts. She’s also a professional civil engineer, former chair of her local planning board, former PTO president, youth soccer coach, and mom to three boys. She’s joining host Tiffany Owens Reed today on The Bottom-Up Revolution to discuss what it’s like to build strong towns as an elected official, the …

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It gets Better! On the Road to Recovery 29:22

4M ago29:22

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Join Shauna and I as we talk about our Success this past weekend. How to become apart of our community. To inspire you that sobriety is not only worth it, it's necessary!By Chad Sommer

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…City Building With Small-Scale Manufacturers 41:32

4M ago41:32

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Ilana Preuss is the founder and CEO of Recast City, a program that helps cities build strong downtowns by empowering small-scale manufacturers. She is also the author of “Recast Your City: How to Save Your Downtown with Small-Scale Manufacturing.” Previously, she was the vice president and chief of staff at Smart Growth America and led the technica…

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Beyond addiction: Ways to grow personally and professionally with Ruthann Sonntag. 24:35

4M ago24:35

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Addiction recovery isn’t just about recovery, for many of us, it also involves leveling up. In this week’s episode Ruthann Sonntag discusses ways you can strengthen yourself, your family, and your business. Ruthann is a business and family coach who helps individuals and families step up in life and step out in faith! To learn more click the link i…

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What our kids in school face, parents and our communities. 50:45

4M ago50:45

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Officer Bills shares his experience and educations with us about what our kids, parents and communities face.By Chad Sommer

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Fighting for Better Public Transit in the Big Apple 37:38

4M ago37:38

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Danny Pearlstein is the policy and communications director at Riders Alliance, a nonprofit transit advocacy organization in New York City. With degrees in environmental studies and urban planning from Cornell, a degree in law from Cardozo and a history on the New York City Council, Pearlstein works to ensure every New Yorker has access to frequent,…

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Re-edit: Chad Sommer road to addiction, hitting rock bottoms and the road to recovery. 1:40:41

5M ago1:40:41

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Embark on a powerful journey with my podcast as I share my 30-year battle with addiction—from the early struggles to rock bottom and the triumphant realization that changed my life. Through the highs and lows, God has been my unwavering companion, lifting me from the depths and strengthening our bond more than ever after a failed attempt. Join me o…

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Helping Local Advocates Improve Their Cities 41:32

5M ago41:32

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In this special episode for Member Week, Tiffany interviews Strong Towns Community Builder John Pattison. Pattison works with advocates in hundreds of communities as they start and lead local Strong Towns groups called Local Conversations. In the interview, they explore how these groups embody the bottom-up nature of the Strong Towns movement, some…

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From over coming Alcohol to cutting edge health product. 1:07:22

5M ago1:07:22

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Through powerful stories from those who have faced these battles and won, we aim to inspire and give you the tools to overcome. Rob Rene over came alcohol and now is helping others find a cutting edge way to help heal.By Chad Sommer

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Food addiction and the constant battle with weight loss. 46:23

5M ago46:23

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Today we're diving into a topic that affects so many of us: food addiction and the constant battle with weight loss. We'll be discussing proven solutions to help you gain control and sustain a healthy lifestyle. I share my ups and downs with my weight-loss journey.By Chad Sommer

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Unexpected Allies Fighting a Highway Expansion Project 53:15

6M ago53:15

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In this special edition of The Bottom-Up Revolution, recorded last week at the 2024 National Gathering, we have a double interview with Susan Graham and Ally Smither. Graham and Smither are part of a movement in Houston, Texas, called Stop TxDOT I-45, which is working to prevent a massive highway expansion. Susan is a retired nurse who has lived in…

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Porn Addiction, my road to recovery 32:33

6M ago32:33

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Today we're diving into the pervasive and often hidden struggle of pornography addiction. This is a serious issue affecting millions, but there is hope. On this episode I share my battle with porn addiction and the serious effects it had on my life while giving hope that you can over come and some help full tips to get help and over come.…

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Brian Boland: Reclaiming Land From Urban Highways 46:57

6M ago46:57

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Brian Boland is a native of Cincinnati and the founder of Bridge Forward Cincinnati, an advocacy group working to reclaim 19 acres of city land from urban highways. He has a master’s degree in Urban Sustainability and Resilience and 30 years of experience in neighborhood revitalization. In addition to his work with Bridge Forward Cincinnati, Boland…

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