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Sips & Spirits is a podcast for lovers of both alcoholic and spectral spirits. Let us pour you a glass, pull up a chair and join Erick & Chelsea for some spooky stories inspired by delectable spirits.
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Need help with sexual addiction, pornography, or sexual purity issues? You are not alone. We are walking the road of recovery, and this podcast is a casual approach to finding help, hope, and healing.
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The Madhappy Podcast is a series of conversations on mental health hosted by Madhappy founders Mason Spector and Peiman Raf. At its core, the show aims to create more conversation around mental health by illuminating the full spectrum of mental health. The highs and the lows. We have weekly conversations with special guests to help remind us all just how much we have in common, and how much value there is in our shared life experiences. Past guests include Emma Chamberlain, Logic, Jay Shetty ...
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Episode-119_-Relentless-Pursuit_-What-Could-Stop-You.mp3 What could stop you from becoming the man God has called you to be? In this personal episode, Chris explores the potential obstacles on the path to purity and integrity, driven by his commitment to recovery from past unfaithfulness and sexual …
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Episode-118_-Robert-Switala-Interview.mp3 Today on Episode 18, Chris has the privilege of interviewing Robert Switala. Robert is an engineer by trade turned Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is the owner of Mindview Mental Health Counseling. Chris invited Robert to join the podcast today when he …
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Season-8-Episode-17_-Purity-Podcast-Holiday-Edition.mp3 The holidays can bring joy and celebration, but they can also amplify struggles—whether it’s stress, loneliness, or old habits trying to creep back in. But here’s the good news: Christmas isn’t about surviving; it’s about thriving through the r…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Season-8-Episode-16_-Deborah-Schiller-and-Erick.mp3 On today’s episode, Chris is joined by Deborah Schiller and Erick, where Erick will share his journey from an early childhood porn addiction that escalated into child sexual abuse images and his ultimate arrest. Deborah, has a Master of Science in …
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Season-8-Episode-15_-Theology-as-Recovery.mp3 On the Purity Podcast today, Chris discusses theology as recovery with Mike. Mike is a regular recovery guy like you and me. He approached me with this topic as a result of his growth in recovery when he discovered that while books on recovery are fantas…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Season-08-Episode-14.mp3 Today I’m interviewing Chelsea and Layton Boovie of liberator podcast. Chelsea and Layton are on mission to help couples understand the impact of pornography and equip those couples to find restoration in their marriages. To learn more about Chelsea and Layton and their reso…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Season-8-Episode-13_-Kelton-and-Lynson-1.mp3 Today Chris tackles a sensitive topic with the help of Kelton and Lynson. Today we’re exploring a topic that’s close to the hearts of many but can be difficult to discuss—same-sex attraction. I know this subject can be deeply personal and complex, touchin…
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Send us a text Our next spirit boasts a rich history and legend restored. Grab a glass and come enjoy McConnell's Whisky paired with it's signature cocktail, The Comeback. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode059/By sipsnspirits
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Season-8-Episode-12_-Developing-a-Recovery-Plan.mp3 Developing a structured plan with specific goals and action steps can be very beneficial in maintaining sobriety and recovery from sexual addiction. Join Chris today as he unpacks a few of his best practices. Here’s a breakdown of potential goals a…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Season-8-Episode-11_-Salvation-Pin.mp3 In today’s episode, Chris takes a break from sobriety and recovery topics to discuss the most important thing regarding sobriety and recovery…a relationship with Jesus Christ. Chris’s brother will be in Paris for about 10 days with International Sports Chaplain…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Season-8-Episode-10_-Chrisdom-Part-2.mp3 Today in Season 8 Episode 10, Chris picks up where he left off on something he calls Chrisdom. Have you ever looked at someone with multiple years of sobriety and thought, “How the heck did they do that?!” Today, Chris shares some of his pro tips, lessons lea…
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Loveland Frogmen Cryptid & Cocktail
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Send us a text Loveland Frogmen Cryptid & Cocktail. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode058/By sipsnspirits
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Send us a text Our next spirit feature hails from the Isle of Wright; inspired by the rock samphire that grows on the sea cliffs. Grab a glass and come enjoy Mermaid Gin paired with it's signature cocktail, Mermaid's Kiss. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode057/By sipsnspirits
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Season-8-Episode-9_-Chrisdom.mp3 Today in Season 8 Episode 9, Chris is flying solo again. Today, he introduces something he’ll be sprinkling in future episodes. Something he calls Chrisdom. Have you ever looked at someone with multiple years of sobriety and thought, “How the heck did they do that?!”…
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Send us a text Jenny Greenteeth Cryptid & Cocktail. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode056/By sipsnspirits
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Season-8-Episode-8_-Interview-with-Steve-Etner.mp3 I’m interviewing The Purity Coach, Steve Etner. He has a point of purity program that will equip and train you in how to overcome porn addiction. His plan is Bible based and Christ centered, and he can help you create a strategic plan for ongoing pu…
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Discover Gettysburg with 18hz Arts Collective
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Send us a text Episode 55 features two original cocktails created for the 18Hz Arts Collective team for their retreat to Gettysburg. Find out all about this amazing non-profit and the cocktail made for their team. A big thanks to 18Hz Arts Collective for granting us this opportunity to create a custom cocktail for them. Be sure to check out their a…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Season-8-Episode-7_-The-Road-to-Recovery.mp3 Found yourself in a place you never thought you’d be? The shame and hopelessness sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors can ignite are real…but there is hope. Today Chris talks about how he entered recovery and reached sobriety early on. The dif…
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Send us a text El Siblón Cryptid & Cocktail. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode054/By sipsnspirits
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Send us a text Our next spirit feature is from a fashion icon who loves to use exotic animal prints in his designs. His Italian vodka bottle is inspired by a perfume bottle also of his design. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode053/By sipsnspirits
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Season-8-Episode-6_-Dan-Johnson-Interview.mp3 Today I’m excited to interview Dan Johnson from New Paths. I recently listened to Dan’s podcast and was blown away by his simple, yet profound method for how he stopped watching porn. Grab a pen and paper or open up your favorite note-taking app to captu…
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Send us a text The Jimmy Squarefoot Cryptid & Cocktail. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode052/By sipsnspirits
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Season-8-Episode-5.mp3 Today, I’m talking with Jorge, about the importance of community as it relates to recovery. I had no idea that rats would be a part of this conversation. Join us on the next episode of the purity podcast where I interview Dan Johnson from New Paths. Dan has created a really in…
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Send us a text Sip along with us as we sample the Witching Hour red blend while being creeped out and amused by two stories focused on this hour known to be owned by evil. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode051/By sipsnspirits
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Season-8-Episode-4_-Healthy-Sexuality.mp3 Jorge joins Season 8 for the first time to talk about Healthy Sexuality. The conversation (that involved a lot of editing, lol) is designed to help men understand what healthy sexuality looks like and steps needed to help move from unhealthy sexuality into h…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Season-8-Episode-3_-Mark-Denison-Interview.mp3 In Episode 3 Chris interviews Mark Denison to talk about his new book, Recovery Rules. In his book Mark gives 100 crazy awesome rules to a healthy recovery. We touch on several of the rules, talk about the difference between sobriety and recovery, and c…
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137: The Importance of Consistency and a Show Update
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Welcome to Episode 137 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Mason, Peiman and Phineas sit down to discuss the new flagship store, the importance of consistency, and a show update. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and f…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Season-8-Episode-2_-Thomas-Berry-Interview.mp3 Join Chris as he interviews Thomas Berry from Redemptive Living. Thomas was the speaker at the Castimonia Retreat in November of 2023 and he gives a recap from his sessions. Thomas also shares some observations he had from the retreat and we unpack some…
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135: (Greatest Hits) Erick The Architect
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Welcome to Episode 135 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Erick The Architect onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey growing up in Flatbush and navigating the music industry. We kick things off as Mason asks Erick to elaborate on his childh…
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136: Whitney Port on Mental Health, Happiness and Therapy
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Welcome to Episode 136 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Whitney Port to the show to learn more about her mental health journey and her experience in the public eye. To kick things off, they discuss early life and her introduction to a career in reality TV and eventually the fashion world (1:37). Whitney also speaks to t…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Season-8-Episode-1.mp3 After 7 years of hosting the Purity Podcast Doug has passed the baton to Chris. Today, Chris introduces himself and welcomes you into his journey of recovery as well as your own. You may find yourself in a very dark place right now, but you are not alone, and there is hope. He…
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Send us a text Look back on two years of podcasting shenanigans as we celebrate our50th episode! Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode050/By sipsnspirits
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Listen in as Chris, Jorge and Doug talk about the illustration of darkness vs. Light. We walk through struggles of so many in our lives, and it is so helpful to remember the light and joy that is in us. That gives us wisdom and strength to continue the journey. This is also Doug’s last episode at the host, and Chris is taking over the next 100! Dou…
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Send us a text Join us for a special seasonal episode as we take a journey through Winter cryptids, Christmas superstitions and a ghost story with the aid from three cocktails inspired by the spirits of past present and future! Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode049/By sipsnspirits
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134: Nailea Devora on Mental Health, Transitions, and Therapy
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Welcome to Episode 134 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome creator Nailea Devora onto the show to learn more about her journey and the mental health realities she has experienced transitioning from Texas to Los Angeles to pursue her career. We kick off the episo…
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133: Chelsea Cutler on Therapy, Depression, and Social Media
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Welcome to Episode 133 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Chelsea Cutler onto the show to learn more about her mental health journey throughout her music career. We kick things off as Chelsea speaks to how her music became an outlet for her to talk about mental…
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Send us a text The Momo Man Cryptid & Cocktail will seduce your tastebuds while dragging you into the depths of its mystery. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode048/By sipsnspirits
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132: RUEL on Music, Mental Health and Self Growth
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Welcome to Episode 132 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome RUEL on to the show to learn more about the evolution of his music and songwriting career. To kick things off, RUEL speaks to his background and how his dad’s music taste inspired him to start singing, writing lyrics and recording his work (5:26). Peiman asks RUEL …
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131: A Madhappy Milestone, a Personal Milestone
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Welcome to Episode 131 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman, Mason and Phineas sit down to discuss a major company milestone with the launch of a flagship store at 8906 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles. The conversation then moves to a personal milestone in Mason's physical health journey. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not p…
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130: Landon Barker on Mental Health, Music, and Derealization
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Welcome to Episode 130 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Landon Barker onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey. We kick off the episode as Mason asks Landon to speak about his experiences growing up in Los Angeles (1:09), before the two get…
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Send us a text Indulge on the liquid gold sweetness of Araceli marigold liqueur while enjoying a heartwarming encounter with a generous skeleton. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode047/By sipsnspirits
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129: Nastia Liukin on Gymnastics Mental Health, and Pressure
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Welcome to Episode 126 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are thrilled to welcome Nastia Liukin onto the show to hear more about her experiences as a professional gymnast and how she worked to support her mental health throughout her athletic career and retirement. We kick off the sh…
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Send us a text The Migas Cryptid & Cocktail will seduce your tastebuds while dragging you into the depths of its mystery. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode046/By sipsnspirits
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128: Bobby Berk on Home Design, Conscious Organization, and Mental Health
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Welcome to Episode 128 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Bobby Berk on to the show to learn more about his upbringing and career journey in interior & home design. To kick things off, Bobby speaks to his childhood and the struggles of growing up in a small town (2:59) before sharing more on why he decided to leave Missou…
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127: Navigating Ruts, Distraction, and Awareness
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Welcome to Episode 127 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman, Mason and Phineas sit down have a conversation about their experiences navigating ruts, the power of distraction and awareness, and ways they each find space to be mindful & intentional throughout their day to day lives. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not prof…
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Welcome to Episode 126 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Cody Ko onto the show to learn more about his experiences with anxiety and ways he is working to regain confidence in himself and his content since the pandemic. We kick off the episode as Peiman asks Co…
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Send us a text We are beyond excited to vive la vida espantosa as we invite Señor Scary Jerry to be our ghost! Read more in our show notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode045/ Many thanks to Señor Scary Jerry for joining us around the bar and sharing your flan specialty.By sipsnspirits
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Welcome to Episode 125 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Maisie Williams onto the show to hear more about her experiences starring as a young actress on a globally renowned television series and the effects it has had on her mental health. We kick off the epis…
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124: Vienna Pharaon on Relationships, Therapy, and Behavioral Patterns
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Welcome to Episode 124 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Vienna Pharaon on to the show to learn more about her career journey as a therapist and advice for relationship success. To kick things off, Vienna talks through her inspiration to start recording her podcast, This Keeps Happening (2:07) before Mason asks about the…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Do-You-Want-To-Get-Well_-Sex-Addiction-Recovery-and-Healing.mp3 Listen in as Chris and Doug talk about the connection to Jesus healing the man at the pool to their recovery journey. The pain to change has to be greater than the pain of changing…and what does change look like? If you have questions o…
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