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Renowned NYU Professor Created a Test That Teaches You Who You Are | Suzy Welch on Becoming You

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1 week ago

40 minutes 34 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

What if there was a test that could actually tell you who you are – or even better, who you’re meant to become?

In this episode, Zac and Jay explore Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career, the groundbreaking philosophy and curriculum developed by Suzy Welch – New York Times bestselling author, award-winning NYU professor, podcaster, innovator, and trusted mentor helping individuals and organizations pursue lives of meaning and flourishing.

Suzy’s Becoming You course became NYU’s most popular business school class ever, sparking a worldwide movement among Gen Z and professionals alike to find what they crave most: purpose. After losing her husband, legendary GE CEO Jack Welch, Suzy rebuilt her life by creating a rigorous, research-backed framework that helps people uncover their deepest values and design a life aligned with them.

At the center of that framework is The Values Bridge – a scientifically validated assessment that reveals your 16 core human values, measures your Authenticity Gap, and maps your Values DNA. It doesn’t just tell you who you are; it shows you where your life and values are in harmony – or in conflict – and what changes can move you toward a more authentic, fulfilling existence.

Zac and Jay take the conversation beyond the classroom, reflecting on their own journeys of self-discovery, loss, and purpose – and how tools like The Values Bridge can illuminate the path forward for anyone trying to live a life that actually feels like theirs.

Take Suzy Welch’s renowned values test – The Values Bridge – here: https://thevaluesbridge.com/

Learn more about Suzy’s best-selling book, Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career: https://www.suzywelch.com/books/becoming-you-the-proven-method-for-crafting-your-authentic-life-and-career/

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Teen Addiction, Mental Health & Healing Families: Mike Giresi, Chief Clinical Officer, Family First

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3 weeks ago

1 hour 20 minutes 10 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

Mike Giresi was an All-American high school football player with a bright future, until crippling anxiety and panic attacks after graduation led him to alcohol. What began as self-medication spiraled into heroin addiction, multiple overdoses, and rehab.

In this episode, Mike shares his journey through the darkest chapters of addiction and his hard-fought recovery. His transformation became a calling: helping others heal. He began working with adults facing trauma and PTSD before focusing on adolescents, even traveling to India to study yoga and meditation to integrate mind-body approaches into his work.

Today, Mike is a Florida Certified Addiction Counselor, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Trauma Professional, and NARM® Practitioner. As Chief Clinical Officer at Family First Adolescent Services in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, he leads with the belief that “the entire family is our client,” addressing the deeper wounds that drive destructive behaviors.

A national speaker and educator on trauma, addiction, and adolescent mental health, Mike is an expert in helping teens and their families recover and find lasting healing.

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NFL QB to Healthcare CEO: BJ Coleman on Sports, Leadership, and Life’s Toughest Pivots

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1 month ago

1 hour 13 minutes 26 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

In this episode, Zac sits down with BJ Coleman – former NFL quarterback, author of The Pivot, and CEO of Pivotal Health Partners – for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and life after the game.

BJ traces his journey from being a highly recruited high school quarterback to playing at the University of Tennessee, then transferring to the struggling program at UT Chattanooga – where he reinvented his career, leading to being drafted by the Green Bay Packers. His quarterback odyssey laid the seeds for life after football, learning valuable lessons about building teams, the essence of leadership and learning to “control the controllables.”

Now an executive and turnaround specialist in behavioral healthcare, BJ is known for walking into broken systems and rebuilding them from the inside out. He and Zac dive into the lessons sports instilled in him – culture, accountability, and leadership – and how those same principles drive his work today. His book, The Pivot, captures this spirit: setbacks aren’t roadblocks, but essential opportunities to reinvent, rebuild, and learn how to succeed.

This is an honest, motivational episode that will resonate with athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking tools to lead under pressure, bounce back from loss, and chart a new path forward.

For more information on BJ's book, The Pivot, please click here: https://bjcoleman.com/the-book/

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Skateboarding, Mental Health & the Berlin Marathon 2025 | KJ Dillard & Release’s Soo Saxton

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1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute 13 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

New York City brings people together in unexpected ways. In this episode of The Zac Clark Show, Zac sits down with KJ Dillard -- an influencer, model, and skater just days away from running the 2025 Berlin Marathon to raise money for the Release Recovery Foundation -- and Soo-Hwan ‘Soo’ Saxton, an accomplished skater and Release Recovery team member whose recovery story is deeply rooted in skateboarding and mental health advocacy.

They share how skateboarding became a lifeline during struggles with addiction, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, why the skate community still carries stigma around mental health, and how a powerful moment of reclaiming identity helped Soo take his life back. KJ opens up about being a Black skateboarder growing up in Kansas City, finding brotherhood through skating, and why he’s running to support kids who can’t afford treatment.

This conversation is about skate culture, recovery, resilience, and the power of friendship – a reminder that it’s not just about talking about mental health, it’s about doing something about it.

Learn more about the Release Recovery Foundation, which provides scholarships to help individuals struggling with substance use disorders access treatment: https://www.releaserecoveryfoundation.org/

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The Shadow of 9/11: Matthew Bocchi on Sobriety, Survival, and Inspiring Others

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1 month ago

25 minutes 43 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

At 9 years old, Matthew Bocchi lost his father in the North Tower on 9/11. At 23, he got sober. In between were years of grief, addiction, and a secret he carried alone – sexual abuse by a family member. In this raw conversation, Matthew and Zac trace the line from trauma to addiction to recovery, and how speaking the truth can save lives. Matthew shares the call that changed everything, the moment of clarity that led him to treatment, holding his abuser accountable, and the work he does now – speaking to schools across the country, offering kids language and hope. It’s a story about resilience, community, and choosing to live.

Matthew is the author of SWAY and recently celebrated 10 years sober.

Content note: This episode discusses 9/11, addiction, and sexual abuse.

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Hollywood, Fame & Mental Health: Stephanie Szostak’s Journey of Self-Discovery

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1 month ago

57 minutes 6 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

At 30, Stephanie Szostak made the bold decision to pursue acting – despite the long odds of success and the skeptics who questioned the move. Audiences soon came to know her from The Devil Wears Prada, her turn opposite Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in Dinner for Schmucks, and her role in Marvel’s Iron Man 3. But beyond the red carpets and film sets, Stephanie has carved out another identity: author and advocate for mental health, resilience, and self-discovery.

In this conversation with, Stephanie opens up about:

Her leap from business school and Chanel to modeling and then acting at 30.
The lessons she learned working alongside stars Kevin Bacon and Meryl Streep.
How her brother’s struggle with heroin shaped her path.
Why she wrote Selfish: Step Into a Journey of Self-Discovery to Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning, a book that distills her tools for navigating mental health in high-pressure environments.
The reality of Hollywood’s mental health challenges and the relentless pressure to succeed.

Stephanie’s story is one of courage, reinvention, and choosing purpose over expectation. Whether you know her from her films, her book Selfish, or her advocacy, her journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to begin again – and that caring for your mental health is the ultimate act of strength.

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Zac’s Social Media Detox, Marijuana Talk, Good vs Bad Addiction & How to Get Unstuck: Zac & Jay

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2 months ago

52 minutes 52 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

Zac and Jay are keeping it in-house this time, pulling back the curtain on the podcast’s growth and the community they’re working to build. With a plant doling out life lessons and Zac’s self-imposed social media ban (for now), they dive into how stepping back from the online world has been a game-changer for his mental health. They also get real about marijuana – why it’s not always as harmless as it seems, especially for younger people. Plus, they discuss the work it takes to break bad habits, find joy, and take care of yourself, even when life gets busy.

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Jimmy Drago: 8 Drug Overdoses, Sobriety, and His Journey to a UFC Dream

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2 months ago

53 minutes 1 second

The Zac Clark Show

MMA fighter Jimmy Drago joins The Zac Clark Show just weeks before stepping into the cage for the biggest fight of his life — a shot at a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series.

But before the cage came chaos: By 19, Jimmy had survived eight overdoses, been revived by Narcan four times, fought in underground clubs in Hunts Point, and lost his father – a decorated 9/11 hero – to addiction after 21 years sober. Through it all, his mother never gave up on him.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Jimmy shares his journey from shooting dope in a Bronx trap house to fighting in front of 50 Cent… from despair to discipline… from near-death to chasing a dream few would believe possible.

Jimmy Drago lives the word fighter. But beyond the cage, beyond the shot at a UFC contract, his life begins and ends with sobriety – a commitment to staying sober and helping others do the same. If you’ve ever doubted the possibility of radical transformation, this one will change your mind.

Episode highlights:

Growing up in Yonkers as the oldest of three, son of a firefighter and a mother battling her own recovery
Losing his father to addiction — and the last time he ever saw him
From promising high school football player to full-blown heroin addiction
Underground fights in the Bronx during active addiction
Surviving 8 overdoses and finding recovery
Discovering MMA and the purpose it gave him
Why helping others is his greatest victory

Watch Jimmy fight for his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series August 12 on ESPN+. For more information on how to stream, click below:

https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/3b9a50f1-caad-4250-918f-b15d884b6608

Today's episode is sponsored by NewForm: the first app for recovery and mental wellbeing. Find thousands of live events, powerful tools to track your growth, and a community that truly understands your journey.

To find NewForm, click here or download the App: https://www.newform.org/

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Scott Strode & The Phoenix: From Addiction to Building a Recovery Community of Nearly 1 Million

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3 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes 26 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

This week on The Zac Clark Show, we sit down with Scott Strode — founder of The Phoenix, a free national sober active community that’s approaching one million members and nearly 90,000 events strong. But behind those staggering numbers is a deeply personal story.

Scott opens up about the childhood trauma that led him to substance use at age 11, the fractured worlds he navigated between his father’s instability and his mother’s high-powered career, and the early moments of sobriety that ultimately changed his life — not in a treatment center, but in a boxing gym.

What started as one man waiting outside the gym looking for a way to stay sober has become one of the most impactful movements in recovery today. Through rock climbing, cycling, CrossFit, yoga, art, and even sober music festivals, The Phoenix offers people 48 hours sober a place to show up, be seen, and belong — no shame, no cost, no strings attached.

Scott shares why inclusivity and accessibility are at the heart of The Phoenix’s ethos, how volunteering became the rocket fuel behind its growth, and why healing doesn’t have to look like sitting in a circle — sometimes it looks like 150 kettlebell swings and a high five.

We also explore:

Generational trauma and how to break the cycle
The launch of The Phoenix’s free New Form app and its vision to redefine digital recovery
The nonprofit’s challenges with funding innovation in behavioral health
And Scott’s new book, Rise, Recover, Thrive: How I Got Strong, Got Sober, and Built a Movement of Hope — a raw and inspiring look at the personal journey that sparked a national revolution in recovery

The word “community” has become a cultural buzzword — but at its core, it reflects the shared connection humans deeply need and seek. What truly defines community, and why does it matter so much — especially in recovery? Scott Strode has spent his life answering that question, building a movement rooted in belonging, empathy, and hope. What he has to say is illuminating, insightful — and profoundly simple.

Learn more at thephoenix.org, check out Rise, Recover, Thrive wherever books are sold, or download the New Form app to get involved.

For information about Scott’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Recover-Thrive-Strong-Movement/dp/B0DGV641P1

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Jeff Halevy on Trauma at 14, Addiction, Grief, and Building a New Vision for Wellness Through Tech

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3 months ago

1 hour 57 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

Jeff Halevy has lived many lives. After surviving a childhood brain tumor and living with undiagnosed PTSD, he poured himself into achievement – becoming an award-winning, multi-exit entrepreneur in health, wellness, and technology. He built businesses at the intersection of fitness and behavior change, served as a correspondent for NBC’s Today Show, hosted the internationally syndicated Workout From Within with Jeff Halevy, and advised on Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign. Outwardly, he was thriving. Internally, he was struggling.

The pressure to produce and the need to stay in motion became unsustainable. Jeff eventually hit a spiritual bottom that forced him to reassess how he was living – redefining how he channeled his energy and passion in a healthier, more sustainable way. Not long after that shift, tragedy struck: his wife died by suicide following severe mental health challenges compounded by postpartum, leaving Jeff to raise two young children alone.

In this conversation, Jeff shares the pain and trauma that shaped him, the emotional cost of high achievement, and how fatherhood became the anchor that kept him grounded. He also reflects on how his journey – through undiagnosed trauma, success, loss, and recovery – inspired the founding of Continuum, where he now serves as founder and CEO. Continuum is a luxury wellness club that uses biometric data and AI to deliver individualized, precision-based wellness – with the mission to make the practice of wellness as precise and intentional as the practice of medicine.

This episode is about trauma, sobriety, grief, and turning pain into purpose: how one man’s healing journey became the blueprint for helping others.

Topics include:

Emergency brain surgery as a teenager and its lasting psychological impact
Living with undiagnosed PTSD while building a wellness career
When overachievement becomes survival – and how that is not sustainable
Losing his wife to suicide and raising two infants alone
Building and exiting multiple companies in fitness and health
Founding Continuum: precision wellness through biometric data and AI
How Jeff has come to view success through the lens of fatherhood and being emotionally present

For more information about Jeff’s new wellness company, Continuum, please click here: Continuum

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Love, Loss, and TikTok: How Jack Ciapciak Turned Grief into Connection

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3 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes 58 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

In one of our most heartfelt conversations yet, Zac and Jay sit down with writer and grief advocate Jack Ciapciak to talk about love, loss, and healing. Jack opens up about losing his fiancé – also named Jack – just days before Christmas 2022, how it shattered his world, and how he’s slowly been rebuilding.

From his years writing for the TV show Blue Bloods to the unexpected power of sharing his grief journey on TikTok, Jack brings honesty, humor, and hope to a topic so many avoid.

We talk about internalized homophobia, what it means to truly love and be loved, and why grief isn’t something you move on from – but something you move forward with. Jack shares the story behind the viral video that changed everything, the community that’s grown around his vulnerability, and why he still wears his fiancé’s bracelet and watch every day.

Grief cracks you open and reshapes you in painful, unexpected ways – but there’s beauty in what remains. Jack’s story is a reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means carrying love forward.

This episode is for anyone who has ever lost someone—or loved someone deeply.

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Finding Humor in the Dark Sh#t: Dave Manheim on Drugs, Recovery, Loss & Dopey

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3 months ago

48 minutes 6 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

Zac and Jay sit down with Dave Manheim – creator of Dopey, the darkly hilarious and deeply moving podcast about “drugs, addiction, and dumb sh*t,” or as he now calls it, “the dark comedy of drug addiction.” What began as two friends swapping war stories has grown into a full-blown cultural force, with a diehard community, celebrity guests, and an archive of the funniest, most heartbreaking, and most brutally honest stories in the recovery world.

Dave talks about launching Dopey just four months into sobriety with his late co-host Chris, the tragedy that reshaped the show, and why humor – especially the twisted kind – is a lifeline. He opens up about chasing guests like Marc Maron, Boy George, and Jason Biggs (and getting ghosted), his complicated feelings about being called “Dopey Dave,” and how working at Katz’s Deli taught him more about recovery than any rehab ever did.

They get into podcast beefs, the sad reality of grief that often shadows recovery, the great weed debate, and what happens when someone who never set out to “help people” accidentally does just that – over and over again. Dave’s smart, incredibly earnest and very, very funny.

If you’ve ever been told “once a junkie, always a junkie,” if you’ve experienced unexpected loss in recovery, or if you believe this addiction stuff is heavy enough and that humor is an essential ingredient in getting through it – please give this episode a watch or listen.

Link to Dave’s podcast: Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

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From Addiction to NFL Stardom to Walking Away from $32M: Darren Waller on What Matters Now

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4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes 1 second

The Zac Clark Show

Former NFL star Darren Waller joins The Zac Clark Show to share his raw, unfiltered story of recovery. From overdosing on opiates in a grocery store parking lot just miles from the Ravens facility to becoming one of the league’s top tight ends with the Raiders and Giants, Darren opens up about the real battle—his addiction, the search for identity, and the haunting realization that no amount of money, fame, or success can fill the hole inside.

He walks us through the peaks and valleys—stocking shelves at Sprouts during a 14-month suspension, making the Pro Bowl just two years later, and ultimately walking away from a $32 million contract to honor his true self and a healthier, more peaceful path. We talk about the layers beneath addiction—childhood, shame, performance, perfectionism—and the ongoing work of healing through recovery, therapy, and faith.

The dream is so often built around achievement, recognition, and external validation—but Darren’s story is a powerful reminder that inner peace is worth more than any prize, paycheck, or stadium of screaming fans, and that real self-love can only come from within.

Today, Darren is making music, sharing his truth through lyrics, and helping others find freedom through his non-profit, The Darren Waller Foundation. Since 2020, the foundation has helped fund recovery treatment for individuals struggling with addiction and has reached thousands through Wall Talks across the country.

For information about The Darren Waller Foundation, please click here: https://darrenwaller.org/

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Father’s Day Special | Doug Clark (Zac’s Dad)

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4 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes 58 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

Father’s Day Special

This week, Zac sits down with his dad, Doug Clark, for a powerful Father’s Day conversation—joined by Jay, who brings his own experience as a son and a father to the table. Together, they unpack what it means to show up for family, especially when love gets tested.

From Zac’s baseball days and early signs of addiction to arrests, rehabs, recovery, and rebuilding trust, this episode explores the messy, beautiful reality of fatherhood and resilience. Zac and Doug speak candidly about the impact of Zac’s substance use disorder on their family, how their relationship changed, and the slow, hard process of coming back together through recovery. Doug also opens up about grief, aging, loyalty, and the pain of watching a child struggle—while Zac reflects on how his father’s refusal to give up saved his life.

Through every twist and turn, this conversation makes clear: addiction is a family disease—and there’s no playbook, no quick fix. But underneath it all is a father and son doing their best to keep going. What holds them together is honesty, shared history, and a bond that’s been tested and rebuilt.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads.

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Craig Robinson: From Bachelorette Fame to Saving Lives with the Marchman Act

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4 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes 43 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

Before he was a lawyer helping families navigate addiction treatment, Craig Robinson was living a double life—reality TV fame, courtroom success, and a cocaine addiction he kept hidden from everyone.

In this honest, deeply personal conversation, Craig joins The Zac Clark Show to talk about what no one saw behind the camera: the collapse of his legal career, a suicide attempt in a Philadelphia condo, and the moment in a car with his father that finally cracked him open.

He shares how asking for help was the first step in fighting his way back—and how sobriety transformed his life, his relationships, and his career. Today, he gives his legal work deeper meaning by using Florida’s Marchman Act to help families intervene when all other options have failed. This episode dives into the gray areas of recovery, what real change demands, and why sometimes love means making the hardest call of all.

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This Doctor Believes Diet Could Heal Mental Health Disorders and Addiction | Dr. Matt Bernstein

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5 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes 25 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

Dr. Matt Bernstein isn’t just a psychiatrist—he’s on the frontlines of a quiet revolution in mental health care. In this episode, Zac and Jay sit down with the founder of Accord, a pioneering residential program in Massachusetts that treats serious mental health conditions by healing the body first. The conversation starts with the question: What is metabolic psychiatry?—and opens into a raw, deeply personal, and paradigm-shifting journey.

We talk about why food, sleep, movement, and mindfulness aren’t just wellness buzzwords but powerful interventions for anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and even addiction.

Dr. Bernstein shares the story of his own children’s mental health collapse and the grueling search for answers that led him to understand the gut-brain connection, the ketogenic diet as a medical tool, and why most mental health diagnoses might be missing the real root causes.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the mental health system, burned out by meds, or overwhelmed by a diagnosis—this conversation might change the way you think about healing.

Topics include:

What is metabolic psychiatry?
What’s the real buzz around the ketogenic diet and how ketones fuel the brain.
PANDAS, long COVID, and immune-related psychiatric symptoms.
Why most mental health diagnoses are missing the bigger picture.
Can diet replace medication for serious mental health conditions and addiction?
What Dr. Bernstein wishes every parent knew about processed food, stress, and their kids' brains.
The immersive approach at Accord and why it’s giving people hope again.

For more information about Accord, Dr. Matt Bernstein’s innovative mental health program that focuses on metabolic and mental well-being, please click here: https://accordmh.com/

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A Mother, A Daughter, and the Power of Recovery | Molly Bierman and Nancy Ashcroft

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5 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes 57 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

This week, Zac and Jay sit down with mother-daughter duo Nancy Ashcroft and Molly Bierman for one of the most raw and emotional episodes yet. Molly’s story of addiction began in high school and spiraled quickly—through daily cocaine use, multiple treatment centers, and years of chaos. But this isn’t just her story. It’s Nancy’s too.

Together, they open up about the pain of addiction, the shame and stigma families endure, and the complexity of a parent’s love. Nancy shares what it was like to get midnight phone calls from drug dealers, to feel helpless, and to finally draw a boundary that may have saved both their lives. Molly, now 16 years sober and a leader in the behavioral health field, reflects on the messy path to recovery and how her mother’s courage helped pave the way. Nancy's own journey led her to become a licensed therapist, now specializing in eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and family healing.

This is a story about generational pain, resilience, and the power of healing—told by two women who lived it.

If you’re a parent, a sibling, or someone navigating your own path in recovery, this conversation offers a wealth of experience and insight.

For more about Molly’s behavioral healthcare practice – YES Family Consulting – please click here: https://www.consultyes.com/

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Behind the Reality TV Curtain: Carl Radke on Sobriety, Redemption, and Showing Up

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5 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes 21 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

Carl Radke’s journey to recovery happened in front of millions. As a cast member on Bravo’s Summer House, his struggles with alcohol, cocaine, grief, and identity became national conversation. But behind the reality TV persona was a man battling real pain, quietly losing control.

In this powerful episode of The Zac Clark Show, Carl sits down with Zac and Jay for an unfiltered conversation about the long road to recovery — and the moment he knew he had to change. He opens up about losing his brother to addiction, the guilt he carried, the impact of growing up in a family marked by substance use, and the deep work it’s taken to forgive himself.

Carl also shares the story behind Soft Bar, his new non-alcoholic bar and café opening in Brooklyn — a project rooted in connection, purpose, and his vision for a more inclusive social space.

From running and recovery to public pressure and private healing, this conversation is about what it means to rebuild your life when everyone’s watching — and how to use your pain to help others find their way out.

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What a Renowned Cardiologist Has Learned About Health and Life After 40 Years | Dr. Sheldon Goldberg

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5 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes 9 seconds

The Zac Clark Show

In this special episode on wisdom, Zac and Jay sit down with Dr. Sheldon Goldberg — known affectionately as Dr. G — a pioneering interventional cardiologist whose medical career spans over five decades. Dr. Goldberg serves as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of Cardiovascular Education and Research at Pennsylvania Hospital. With over 150 publications, 8,000 citations, and a central role in the groundbreaking STRESS trial that helped establish the use of coronary stents, Dr. Goldberg’s impact on the field is both deep and lasting.

Together, they explore not just the evolution of cardiology — from the earliest days of interventional procedures to today’s cutting-edge treatments — but also the deeper lessons he’s learned about healing, resilience, and what keeps the human heart beating in more ways than one.

The conversation moves from the hard truths about smoking, alcohol, and lifestyle choices to a candid critique of America’s broken medical system. Dr. Goldberg reflects on the emotional toll of medicine, the difficulty of balancing work and family, and why humility and human connection matter more than ever in an era increasingly dominated by AI and corporate healthcare.

Zac and Jay also dig into the personal: What does a man who’s saved thousands of lives regret? What keeps him motivated? And what would he tell the next generation of doctors who are stepping into a vastly different world?

This is a rich, revealing, and profoundly human conversation about medicine, mortality, and meaning.

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