Beste Bottoms Up podcasts (2024)

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When enough is enough! 43:45

11d ago43:45

43:45

In this episode of Rock Bottom's Up I sit down with my guest Kyla Temple as she share when enough was enough. She takes us though her road to addiction, her rock bottom and her road to recovery.Door Chad Sommer

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Brian Boland: Reclaiming Land From Urban Highways 46:57

9d ago46:57

46:57

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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Celebrating One Year Clean and Sober 38:33

18d ago38:33

38:33

30 plus years of Addiction and I can't tell you enough how proud I am of who I am and the man I am becoming.Door Chad Sommer

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Christian Gray: Alleviating Neighborhood Poverty at a Root Level 41:24

23d ago41:24

41:24

Christian Gray is a native of Southern California, but now resides in Omaha, Nebraska, with his family, where he is the co-executive director of inCOMMON Community Development, an organization that aims to alleviate poverty at a root level by uniting and strengthening vulnerable neighborhoods. Gray has worked in the field of national and internatio…

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Celebrating with Jamie Lynn Boltons 10 years of Sobriety 47:05

1M ago47:05

47:05

Celebrating Jamie Lynn Boltons 10 years of Sobriety as she tells her story about her road to addiction, her rock bottoms and her road to recovery!Door Chad Sommer

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Sara Joy Proppe: Helping Churches Use Placemaking To Connect With the Community 36:16

1M ago36:16

36:16

Sara Joy Proppe is a native of Texas, but lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has a degree in urban planning, and has over a decade of professional experience and managing private real estate development projects, as well as leading community placemaking workshops throughout the Midwest. She's the founder and director of Proximity Project, a consulta…

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"Brushing Away Addiction: Brenda Fox's Journey Through Art Therapy"" 49:43

1M ago49:43

49:43

Dive into the world of addiction recovery with Brenda Fox, a seasoned art therapist, on Rock Bottoms Up. Brenda shares her 21-year journey helping individuals conquer addiction through the power of art. Discover firsthand how painting, drawing, and sculpting become powerful tools for self-expression and healing. Join us as we explore Brenda's uniqu…

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Addiction Recovery, "He saved my life and had no idea" 1:31:29

2M ago1:31:29

1:31:29

On this weeks episode my completely Eric Swarts (my cousin) joins me in studio and shares with me his side of the story on being there in my darkest hour. At the time he had no idea he saved my life. Listen to Eric as he share about his trials he faced in life and how a simple request lead to me completely changing the trajectory of my life for the…

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Armando Moritz-Chapelliquen: A Grassroots Community Advocate 40:01

2M ago40:01

40:01

Armando Moritz-Chapelliquen is a passionate community organizer in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. With extensive experience in providing reports and educational materials on community and economic development, he has collaborated with organizations such as the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development, the U.S. Economic Development Admini…

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"From Desperation to Redemption: Eric Gillihan's Journey to Recovery" 1:38:30

2M ago1:38:30

1:38:30

Step into the extraordinary journey of Eric Gillihan on the Rock Bottoms Up podcast, where resilience echoes through every twist and turn. From confronting abuse to battling inner demons, Eric's story is a testament to the human spirit's unwavering strength. Through moments of darkness and despair, Eric finds solace in unexpected places, ultimately…

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"Surviving Abuse: Eric Gillihan's Journey to Protecting His Children" 1:05

2M ago1:05

1:05

Join us on the Rock Bottoms Up podcast as we uncover the harrowing story of Eric Gillian's battle to protect his children from abuse. In this gripping trailer, Eric recounts the chilling moments of confronting his abuser and the heartbreaking struggle to ensure his children's safety. Despite facing immense challenges in court, Eric's unwavering det…

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Addiction Recovery With Ben Harris 1:15:07

2M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Join Ben Harris in this compelling podcast episode on Rock Bottoms Up as he shares candid reflections on the complexities of addiction recovery. From confronting the struggle for control to embracing the journey towards surrender and healing, Ben's narrative unveils the raw reality of battling addiction. Dive into poignant moments from Alcoholics A…

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Maddy Novich: Not Your Typical Bike Activist! 44:28

2M ago44:28

44:28

Maddy Novich is a criminal justice professor at Manhattan College, a mom of three, and an Instagram influencer living in New York City—you might know her as @cargobikemomma. Novich fell in love with cargo biking during a trip with her family to Europe in 2019, and launched an Instagram account when she came back to just share her love of biking aro…

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Shauna Sommer transformation into Grit 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

This episode we introduce Shauna Sommer my wife and co-host on Rock Bottoms Up as we dive into her story and how the ones she loved battle their trials of addiction.Door Chad Sommer

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Host Chad Sommer road to addiction, the Rock Bottom's and Road to Recovery 1:58:15

2M ago1:58:15

1:58:15

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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Deatra Kemp: Helping First-Time Homebuyers Realize Their Dreams 59:21

3M ago59:21

59:21

Deatra Kemp is a native of Milwaukee with a long background in the real estate industry. She is passionate about helping close the home ownership gap within her city's Black and Hispanic communities. As the Vice President of Programs at Acts Housing, she oversees the homebuyer coaching, lending, and home rehab programs that help first-time homebuye…

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Adam Greenfield and Miriam Schoenfield: Fighting Freeway Widening in Austin 52:22

3M ago52:22

52:22

On this week’s episode, we’ve got a special double interview with Adam Greenfield and Miriam Schoenfield, who are both freeway fighters based in Austin, Texas. Greenfield is a transportation and land-use advocate and co-founder of Rethink35. Schoenfield, who is a board member at Rethink35, is a professor at The University of Texas at Austin. Challe…

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Jessica Peacock: Fighting for a Family-Owned Grocery Store 30:22

4M ago30:22

30:22

Jessica Peacock is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, and for the past four years, she’s been fighting to reopen her great-grandparents’ neighborhood grocery store in the Walnut Terrace neighborhood. The endeavor has required her to go through an extensive rezoning process, and on this week’s episode, she’s going to share what that journey has be…

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Jon Jon Wesolowski: Chattanooga Urbanist Society 53:15

4M ago53:15

53:15

Today’s Bottom-Up Revolution guest is Jon Jon Wesolowski, who is an old friend of host Tiffany Owens Reed. Wesolowski lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with his wife and two kids and works full time in social media. Outside of work, he makes content for various social media platforms—mostly TikTok and Instagram—related to urbanist issues. He was a f…

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Jennifer Gaughran: Running the Strong Towns Toastmasters Group 45:50

5M ago45:50

45:50

On this episode, host Tiffany Owens Reed chats with Jennifer Gaughran. Gaughran is a resident of San Diego, California, and outside of her full-time job in marketing, she runs the Strong Towns Toastmasters group, where folks interested in cities and public speaking gather every week online to refine their speaking skills, while talking about variou…

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Dustin LaFont: The Largest Community Bike Shop in Louisiana 44:00

6M ago44:00

44:00

On this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, host Tiffany Owens Reed chats with Dustin LaFont. LaFont is the proud executive director of Front Yard Bikes, a youth workforce development program providing safe spaces for youth in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, to learn bike mechanics, welding, urban gardening, cooking, riding safety, and providing after-sch…

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Alisha Loch: Keeping Norwood, OH, Vibrant for Future Generations 38:01

6M ago38:01

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Alisha Loch is a Strong Towns member, a mother of three, and a founding board member of Norwood Together, a community development corporation in Norwood, Ohio—which was a finalist in the 2022 Strongest Town Competition. A lover of cities, Loch enjoys community events, parks, porches, and anything that increases the small-town feel of Norwood. She i…

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Scott Jones: Building Neighborhood Connections With Acts of Hospitality 52:18

6M ago52:18

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On this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, host Tiffany Owens Reed talks with Scott Jones. Jones is a lifelong resident of Long Beach, California, where he is the co-founder and executive director of We Love Long Beach, a nonprofit that encourages and equips residents to build connections with their neighbors through acts of generosity and hospit…

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Aimee and Cody Frederick: Café Owners and Conversation Leaders 1:17:36

7M ago1:17:36

1:17:36

Aimee and Cody Frederick are the owners of Blockhouse Coffee, a specialty coffee house in a historic part of downtown Richmond, Texas, a small town in the Houston metro area. Even though they aren’t from Richmond or even from Texas, their café is just one way they are demonstrating radical commitment to their city. They also lead a Strong Towns Loc…

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Shelby Wild: Breaking Down Barriers to Local Food 39:58

7M ago39:58

39:58

Shelby Wild is a mom, a lifelong gardener, and executive director of Route One Farmers Market in her hometown of Lompoc, California, which she started in 2018 after her neighborhood farmer’s market closed. As both a traditional farmer’s market and a nonprofit, Wild’s goal for Route One Farmers Market is to increase access and break down barriers to…

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Marques King: Doing Incremental Development in Detroit 53:42

8M ago53:42

53:42

On this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, host Tiffany Owens Reed is joined by Marques King, a licensed architect, practicing urban designer, and small-scale developer operating out of Detroit, Michigan. Originally from Detroit, King returned home after spending a decade in Washington, DC, and now runs a design firm that specializes in increment…

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Gary Oddi: A Lifelong Educator Advocating for Active Transportation 1:12:00

8M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

On today’s episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, host Tiffany Owens Reed is joined by Gary Oddi, a longtime resident of Temecula, California, who served in public education as a teacher and administrator before retiring in 2016. A lifelong biker, he founded Bike Temecula Valley in 2020, a nonprofit that advocates for more active transit in his city.…

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Barry Greene: A Dad Advocating for Density and Localism 44:59

9M ago44:59

44:59

This week on The Bottom-Up Revolution, host Tiffany Owens Reed talks with Barry Greene Jr., an urban journalist and local advocate from the Southside neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. After spending time in Brooklyn and Charlotte, Greene returned to Richmond earlier this year and launched his Substack, Density Dad. On Greene’s blog, he draws on h…

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Noah Tang: Working Alongside Local Government 46:17

9M ago46:17

46:17

Noah Tang, high school history teacher in Bloomington, Illinois, discovered the power of small steps when he invited a few friends over to discuss the city's housing issues. From that initial gathering, a Local Conversation movement was sparked that led to the city unanimously changing its zoning code. This change allows residents more flexibility …

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LeVette Fuller: Actively Making a Strong Town 1:08:44

10M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Who are the people working to make their places stronger? On this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, host Tiffany Owens Reed interviews LeVette Fuller. Fuller was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, and has served for four years on the city council, ran for mayor, and is now working in real estate. She’s taken part in many projects pointed …

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