The behavioral health recovery podcast ‘No Thanks But Yes‘ features chill conversations with splendid people who‘ve overcome problematic relationships with substances and behaviors via many pathways. Donald McDonald, a behavioral health recovery expert and person thriving in sustained recovery from severe mental & substance use disorders, connects with people who’ve found freedom from bondage and have made their lives extraordinary.
After recovering from substance use disorder, Sarah Laurel sought to offer resources to women like herself. What began organically grew into a program providing housing, street-based outreach, and nationwide training. She's the founder and executive director at Savage Sisters Recovery, a nonprofit whose mission is loving ferociously, in a judgment-free space while honoring the autonomy of those it serves.
Recorded 10.01.2024 in Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA on Zoom
Hosted & produced by Donald McDonald
Theme Music: Truth? by Zen Groove Arkest
24 Mar 2024
S3/E11: Ralf Rasmussen – Get It All Back
Dive into the fascinating world of Ralf Rasmussen, a singing sober Danish kinkster in London, who believes in embracing life's pleasures with clarity of mind and quality of connection. As the creative force behind RealClearFetish, he's crafted a welcoming space for gay, queer, bi, and trans men to explore their kinks without the opaqueness of intoxication. On his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBHoqSeOp7Cfu9xhL-wQXSA), Ralf hosts captivating conversations with the global sober kink community, offering insight and inspiration to all who tune in. His social media presence is equally engaging – don't miss out on following @RealClearFetish for a dose of his unique perspective. Ralf is also a cherished member of the London Gay Men's Chorus, lending his splendid voice to its harmonies. In fact, you might have caught a glimpse of him in fierce LGBTQ+ ally Hannah Waddingham's (Ted Lasso) heartwarming AppleTV+ film, "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas."
Recorded 3.19.2024 in Raleigh, NC and London, UK on Zoom
Hosted & produced by Donald McDonald, MSW
Theme Music: Truth? by Zen Groove Arkest (https://music.apple.com/us/album/truth/970528059?i=970528067)
26 Feb 2024
S3/E10: Jessica Anne Pressler – Safe to Be Me
Jessica Anne Pressler is a social worker, author, and all around lovely human. Her upcoming novel, The Traitor Within, creatively shares her story of toxic relationships, physical and emotional abuse, erotic misadventure, and a host of traumas – all in the company of her personified inner saboteur. We talk about trauma, attachment, and how we come about our adaptive behaviors honestly. I was moved by her compassionate embracing of this endogenous force as they eventually become one and The Traitor is invited to rest. Brilliant. We chat about complex people, loving partners, even more loving dogs, beaches, and mountains. Learn more and read Jessica's blog at JessicaAnnePressler.com (https://www.jessicaannepressler.com/) and enjoy her digital content at @JessicaAnnePressler (https://www.instagram.com/jessicaannepressler/).
Recorded 2.16.2024 in Raleigh, NC and Los Angeles, CA on Zoom
Hosted & produced by Donald McDonald, MSW
Theme Music: Truth? by Zen Groove Arkest (https://music.apple.com/us/album/truth/970528059?i=970528067)
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