Reframeable Podcast

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Frank as they sit down with fellow coach Veronica Rockwitz for a powerful conversation about shame, self-compassion, and the long road to healing. Together they explore how early trauma and loss can shape the survival patterns we carry into adulthood—people-pleasing, staying small, shame spirals—and what it takes to finally loosen their grip.

This episode digs into the tools that make lasting change possible: therapy as a consistent, safe presence; yoga and breathwork as a bridge back to the body; and daily practices like gratitude, forgiveness, and service that help regulate the nervous system and quiet the undercurrent of shame. It's an honest look at how we move from simply surviving toward a more intentional, self-aware, and connected life—and a reminder that the "inner light" is there in everyone, waiting for the right support to bring it out.

The information provided in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for professional medical treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Reframe is the #1 iOS and Android app scientifically proven to help you cut back or quit drinking alcohol. It uses neuroscience to help you reframe your relationship with alcohol and unlock the healthiest, happiest you. Questions or feedback? Reach us at podcast@reframeapp.com.

Changing your relationship with alcohol is rarely a straight line, and it almost never happens alone. This episode explores why "white knuckling" through sobriety in isolation so often leads back to old patterns, and what changes when we finally reach out for support. Coach Kevin and this week's guest dig into the connection between unresolved trauma and problematic drinking, the difference between simply putting down the glass and doing the deeper emotional work, and why lasting change depends on the community, tools, and self-compassion we build around ourselves.

At the heart of the conversation is the idea of emotional sobriety—learning to pause, sit with hard feelings, and respond in ways aligned with our values rather than numbing what hurts. From EMDR and yoga to visual reminders like the "hula hoop" of control and a "one shift at a time" mindset, this episode is full of practical, neuroscience-informed strategies for staying grounded through life's hardest moments. It's a reminder that change is possible at any stage, that our past shapes us without defining our future, and that finding your people is worth the work it takes.

The information provided in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for professional medical treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

Reframe is the #1 iOS and Android app scientifically proven to help you cut back or quit drinking alcohol. It uses neuroscience to help you reframe your relationship with alcohol and unlock the healthiest, happiest you.

If you're enjoying the Reframeable Podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review to help us reach more people on their journey to change their relationship with alcohol.

Questions or feedback? Reach us at podcast@reframeapp.com.

Join Coach Melinda and Coach Frank for a conversation about what healing really asks of us — and what it doesn't. This episode explores generational trauma and how the patterns handed down to us can be understood, interrupted, and repaired. We dig into the practice of holding two opposing truths at once — love and resentment, gratitude and anger — without collapsing into shame, and why that kind of honesty keeps us grounded.

At its heart, this conversation is about connection as the engine of change. From recovery communities and sponsors to forums and accountability partners, we look at how moving out of isolation and into relationship makes lasting change possible — and why you don't need more proof, more pain, or a rock-bottom moment to deserve support and start now.

Please note: nothing in this podcast is medical or mental health advice. Always consult your healthcare provider about what's right for you.

The Reframeable podcast is brought to you by the Reframe app. Reframe is the #1 app to help you cut back or quit drinking alcohol. It uses neuroscience to reframe your relationship with alcohol and unlock the healthiest, happiest you. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe, and share with those that you feel may benefit from it. If you have a topic you'd like us to cover on the podcast, send an email to podcast@reframeapp.com or, if you're on the Reframe app, give it a shake and let us know what you want to hear.

What happens when hitting rock bottom becomes the turning point? This episode explores the raw reality of a suicidal blackout and a night in a cell, and how that lowest moment sparked a decision to get and stay alcohol-free. The conversation digs into the belief that some people are simply "born to drink and die drinking" — and why that story can be rewritten. It's an honest look at the isolation that active addiction breeds, the terror of facing yourself sober for the first time, and the quiet moment of choosing to live differently.

From there, the focus turns to what actually rebuilds a life in recovery: leaning on community instead of reaching for a drink, showing up to meetings with the courage to speak your truth, and learning that healing happens when you're seen and heard. The episode also touches on reshaping negative self-talk, reconnecting with identity and heritage, and turning old pain and resentment into purpose. Whether you're cutting back, alcohol-free, or supporting someone who's struggling, this is a reminder that connection — not willpower alone — is what carries you through.

Please note: nothing in this podcast is medical or mental health advice. Always consult your healthcare provider about what's right for you.
The Reframeable podcast is brought to you by the Reframe app. Reframe is the #1 app to help you cut back or quit drinking alcohol. It uses neuroscience to reframe your relationship with alcohol and unlock the healthiest, happiest you. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe, and share with those that you feel may benefit from it. If you have a topic you'd like us to cover on the podcast, send an email to podcast@reframeapp.com or, if you're on the Reframe app, give it a shake and let us know what you want to hear.

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Eric Fischer for a conversation about vision — setting an intentional aim for your life instead of drifting into one you never chose. This episode explores why the brain is a goal-seeking machine that reverts to whatever's safe, familiar, or novel — alcohol and other escapes included — when it has no clear direction. The discussion digs into how identity shifts throughout our lives, why the "midlife crisis" is really a vision you never signed up for, and how we inherit our roles and self-image without asking what we actually want.

You'll also get practical tools for getting started: writing down every idea without judging it, starting absurdly small, and noticing what stands out day to day. Whether you're cutting back, alcohol-free, or just curious, this episode is an invitation to get curious, stay open to change, and start defining the life you actually want.

Please note: nothing in this podcast is medical or mental health advice. Always consult your healthcare provider about what's right for you.

The Reframeable podcast is brought to you by the Reframe app. Reframe is the #1 app to help you cut back or quit drinking alcohol. It uses neuroscience to reframe your relationship with alcohol and unlock the healthiest, happiest you. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe, and share with those that you feel may benefit from it. If you have a topic you'd like us to cover on the podcast, send an email to podcast@reframeapp.com or, if you're on the Reframe app, give it a shake and let us know what you want to hear.