Have A Seat with Manny Rodriguez and Guests

About Have A Seat with Manny Rodriguez and Guests

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Publisher

Manny Rodriguez

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Mar 2025

Latest episode

1 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Feb 2026

   The Pink Cloud’s False Sense of Recovery and Medications: Fact or Fiction

   In this episode of Fact or Fiction, Rory Hunter, LMFT, LPCC breaks down the Pink Cloud — the euphoric phase of early recovery where sobriety feels effortless… until it doesn’t. We separate fact from fiction by exploring the neurobiology of addiction recovery, including dopamine rebound, serotonin repair, neuroplasticity, and why the Pink Cloud is real, temporary, and often followed by PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome). Designed for gay men, the LGBTQ+ community, and mental health professionals, this episode explains relapse risk, why the first year of recovery is critical, and how medication-assisted treatment (MAT), therapy, and structure can support long-term healing. Understanding what’s happening in the brain isn’t just helpful — it can be lifesaving.

2. 

   27 Jan 2026

   Confusing Sobriety With a Pink Cloud? Fact or Fiction

   In this episode of Fact or Fiction, Rory Hunter, LMFT, LPCC breaks down one of the most confusing and misunderstood phases of early recovery: the Pink Cloud. That euphoric rush where sobriety feels effortless, life feels bright, and everything finally makes sense — until it doesn’t. We explore the neuroscience of addiction recovery, unpacking how dopamine rebound, serotonin repair, and neuroplasticity create the Pink Cloud, and why its inevitable fade can leave people vulnerable to relapse, PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome), anxiety, and depression.Whether you’re a gay man, part of the LGBTQ+ community, or a mental health professional supporting clients in recovery, this episode explains why the Pink Cloud isn’t a cure — it’s a phase. Understanding what’s happening in the brain can help you build structure, lean into support, and stay grounded when recovery gets real. Knowledge isn’t just power here — it can be lifesaving.

3. 

   20 Jan 2026

   Dancing Between Falling and Rising with Scott Fowler

   Former Broadway dancer Scott Fowler recounts his experiences with addiction and recovery within the performing arts and LGBTQ+ communities in an interview with Manny Rodriguez, highlighting resilience and mentorship.

Who has been a guest on Have A Seat with Manny Rodriguez and Guests

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Scott Fowler
• Sean Hemeon
• Anil Patel
• Chanelta

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

36

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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