Stairway to Redemption
Hi I'm Benyi Johnson and I struggled with addiction for 7 years. However, in the summer of 2022 I decided to change my life and went into rehab. I started this podcast 90 days clean, and I want to take others along in my journey. Many challenges lie ahead of me and to be frank, I'm not sure if I will ever drink again. This is how Stairway to Redemption was born. It is my search for answers to what is going to work for me thus my aspiration to help those who are also battling active addiction figure out what will work for them.
Episodes
64 episodes
Episode 58: More About Boundaries
Hello!and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption. This week we stay on the topic on boundaries with returning guest Barb Nangle in our first ever two parts episode. In this episode we delve deeper in the ramifications...
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Episode 57: Boundaries
Hello!.....and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption. I can't believe it took me over 50 episodes to have one dedicated to boundaries. Thanks to this week's guest, Barb Nangle, a bondary coach, we are finally address...
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Episode 56: Service
Hello!Welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption. This week my guest is someone I have a lot of admiration for in the recovery community I am part of. He is the embodiment of service and what it is like to put others firs...
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Episode 55: Year 2
Welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption. This week we have our first recurrent guest, Rich (that is if you don't count the special episodes ha). Rich recently celebrated his second anniversary and he is sharing with us what wa...
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Episode 54: Take Care of Your Body
Hello and welcome to another episode of Stairway to Redemption!This week my guest is Elijah Hines, a personal and fitness coach from Raleigh NC. In this episode we are discussing the benefits of fitness for personal development beyond p...
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Episode 53: Identity Crisis
Hello and welcome to another episode of Stairway to Redemption. After a long hiatus we are back guys. This we have Haley, a Long Island life coach in training who is going to share with us her story and tips on how to break addiction. Enjoy!
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Episode 52: Hypnotherapy
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption. This week we are going to talk about hypnotherapy. Yes! Hypnotherapy has been a very popular method to address trauma, especially childhood trauma and help with addiction reco...
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Episode 51: Spiritual Awakening
Hello and welcome back to another episode of StR!This week I have a incredible gift for you guys! An 1h20min long episode with Luis, my sponsor's sponsor who holds a weekly Big Book study at a local meeting. On the agenda, what is a spi...
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Special Episode: 1 Year Sober Anniversary
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption.This week, we are releasing the audio of the our first live episode recorded March 10th. I'm joined by the usual suspects Katie and Rich. On topic, my first year sober ...
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Episode 50: Pre-Existing Condition
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption.Episode 50! Wow we made 50 of these. Well in this episode I welcome my good friend and workout partner Amanda. In addition of being a kick-ass gym goer, Amanda suffers ...
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Episode 49: Queer and Sober
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption.My guest this week is Mercedes. Mercedes identifies herself as queer, in addition of sharing her story, she tells us what it is like for her to navigate the sober space...
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Episode 48: Find Your Sanctuary
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption,This week, in the very first episode of the year 2024, I have a very special guest. My trainer and kickboxing coach Filipe. I mentioned him in previous episodes and on ...
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Special Episode: Round Table 4 (End of 2023)
Hello and welcome to another episode of Stairway to Redemption!This is it folks! The last week of 2023. What better way to end the year with a round table episode. I'm joined by the usual suspects Katie and Rich. We're talking about our...
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Episode 47: College
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption!This week my guest is an old college friend of mine, Brian. Brian reached out to me few months back when he listened to the podcast for the first time and told me that ...
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Episode 46: Dual Diagnosed
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption!This week my guest is author and entrepreneur Tyler, who is going to talk to us about dual diagnosis. The term is used to refer to those who, in addition of suffering f...
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Episode 45: Solo Episode VIII
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption. This week I'm riding solo. Another solo episode was long due. On the menu, my state of the mind address, the 1-year anniversary of the podcast, what I have plan for ye...
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Episode 44: Do It for Yourself
Hello and welcome to another episode of Stairway to Redemption!This week I have a dear friend of mine on the mic. My roommate from in-patient: Edwin. Edwin celebrated his 1-year anniversary over the summer. In this episode, he shares wi...
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Episode 43: Holistic Approach
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption.This week my guest is Brittany. Brittany is the founder of Faithful Fitness by Brittany & Holistic Nurse Coaches. She has a true passion for guiding others to prior...
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Episode 42: Sober Dating
Hello and welcome to another episode of Stairway to Redemption.This week I have an illustrious guest, the famed sober sexpert herself: Tawny Lara. Tawny released her book Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without ...
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Episode 41: Intervention
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption. After a long hiatus we are back with a very special episode. This week I welcome two dear friends without who I wouldn't be here talking to you. Neil and Tomo are the friends ...
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Episode 40: No Matter What
Welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption. This week I have Joe D on the mic. I have met Joe shortly after getting out of rehab at a 12-step group that meets on the beach. He helped founding that group during COVID at a time whe...
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Special Episode: Round Table Episode 3
Welcome back to another Round Table episode!Still in company of Rich and Katie, this week on the menu: using weed for anxiety but mostly the influence of the old timers in AA. How frequently they go to meetings after 8, 10 years. Some of...
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Episode 39: Third Place Bar
Welcome back to another episode of Stairway to Redemption! This week I'm honored to host Sam, owner and founder of Third Place Bar. Third Place Bar is more than a pop-up sober bar, it's also a gateway in the sober-curious community in NYC. Sam ...
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