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The Small Bow Podcast

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Recovery
Mental Health
Sobriety
Grief
Alcoholism
Bipolar Disorder
Addiction
Mental Illness
Forgiveness
Writing
Parenthood
Subway Attack
Workaholism
Body Image
Trauma
Music
Recovery Month
Creativity
Strength Training
Personal Growth

Welcome to the Small Bow Podcast. I’m your host, A.J. Daulerio. This is a show about expanding the definition of recovery, where we talk to writers, entertainers, recovering addicts, recovering jerks, and even the occasional normal person — about their struggles with love, sex, money, loneliness, shame, grief, drugs, alcohol, ego, identity, fame, and other fun things. Whatever is bringing you down... more

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Have you ever jumped when the phone rings? Yassir Lester does it every time. The writer and comedian (Girls, Black Monday, The Carmichael Show) stops by for a conversation about anxiety, success, growing up poor and how to deal with the fear of surpr... more

Carey O’Donnell celebrated 10 years of continuous sobriety on the same day Perez Hilton bloodied himself on TikTok Live. Perfect time to come on this show and talk about anniversaries, celebrities and the gnarlier side of addiction. Carey and I both ... more

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This is an episode about parenting and recovery. How do I talk to my kids about my own story? How do I protect them from repeating my mistakes? How do I give them the feeling of safety that I didn’t have when I was young? What do I do if I recognize ... more

Sometimes I think I either want to join a cult or start a cult. Tommy Rosen definitely has cult leader charisma, but if you peel back that air of authority, you realize he’s just a guy that’s been seriously kicked around by life and arrived at a plac... more

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Carey O'Donnell
Writer, runs sub-stack Gay Doctor; co-host of Sexy Unique Pod
Gay Doctor / Sexy Unique Pod
Episode: I Spent My Sober Anniversary Avoiding a Video of Perez Hilton | Carey O’Donnell
Erin Khar
Writer, advocate
Episode: Tough Love Would Have Killed Me | Erin Khar on Parenting in Recovery
Tommy Rosen
Founder of Recovery 2.0, yoga-informed recovery expert
Recovery 2.0
Episode: Tommy Rosen on the Alignment Between Yoga and 12-Step
Kathryn Jezer-Morton
Writer; columnist for New York Magazine (Brooding); author of The Story of Your Life
New York Magazine; author
Episode: How do I stay in the moment when my phone is addictive?
Anna Holmes
Founder of Jezebel, author of The Power of No
Jezebel / The Power of No
Episode: Latex, Throwing Bacon and Bad Corpse Makeup with Anna Holmes
Connie Caruso
Queen Connie Caruso, recovering addict, guest on The Small Bow Podcast
The Small Bow Podcast / Recovery community
Episode: God Can’t Help You Until You Get Out of the Way
Emily Gould
Guest sharing her recovery journey, including EMDR and therapy experiences
Self-identified writer/influencer affiliated with The Small Bow community
Episode: Opening the Doors on a Real Recovery Meeting
Swamp Dogg
Musician; subject of the interview
Self
Episode: If You’re Searching For Heaven, Go Home | Swamp Dogg on the Afterlife
Megan Koester
Guest on The Small Bow Podcast
Episode: Megan Koester Is A Great Writer. Why Isn’t She Writing?

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A. J. Daulerio
Host of The Small Bow Podcast; leads recovery-focused conversations with writers, musicians, and public figures

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 235 ratings
  • By far the best episode ever!

    I’ve been a long time listener and fan of the small bow podcast also in long term recovery. Wanted to chime in on the Joe Buck episode. I love all your episodes for one reason or another but the Joe Buck episode was lights out! Maybe it’s the season I’m in? Also struggling with confidence, presentation skills and public speaking so this really hit home for me! Thanks for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Totally Broken, saved by Grace
    United States6 months ago
  • Raw, Real & CURRENT

    I love this addition to our community of mental health podcasts. It’s an honest, real and current perspective on all things related to mental health. It’s a space where more popular people are able to be themselves. Relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazy4wordz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great companion to the newsletter

    Honest and real, thanks for putting this out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCanHelp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thanks ❤️

    Appreciate the small bow a lot . Thanks AJ & co.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZizouStan12345
    Canadaa year ago
  • Entertaining and healthy conversations

    Mental health but make it funny and kind. I found this podcast late but at the right time. Great skilled interviews. Very empathetic but right to the point. Thanks for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lady Hawking
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate honest, current perspectives on recovery and mental health.
The format blends personal stories with practical recovery tools, and listeners value the community angle.
The host's vulnerability and curiosity come through, making guests open up with honesty and depth.

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I Spent My Sober Anniversary Avoiding a Video of Perez Hilton | Carey O’Donnell
Q: What kept you going during the tougher times, especially around Halloween or big relapse moments?
They reflect on the importance of community, meetings, and accountability, as well as the evolving mindset that sobriety brings, including empathy for others and self-forgiveness.
I Spent My Sober Anniversary Avoiding a Video of Perez Hilton | Carey O’Donnell
Q: Does LA feel like home to you?
Carey and AJ discuss New York versus LA, with Carey noting LA feels like home now, while acknowledging the pull of New York memories and the ongoing adjustment to a new city in sobriety.
How do I stay in the moment when my phone is addictive?
Q: What are you going to do after this push and promotion of the book?
The host and guest discuss returning to regular life, focusing on teaching, and resisting the urge to chase every promotional opportunity; they also consider balancing public persona with personal growth.
To Write a Book about Family, Mary H. K. Choi Had to First Look at Her Own
Q: You mentioned discovering you're autistic while writing the book. How did that impact your perspective on your mother-daughter relationship and memory?
The diagnosis reframed past interactions, intensifying questions about motive, miscommunication, and the lens through which trauma is understood, and it influenced how the book explores care and perception.
To Write a Book about Family, Mary H. K. Choi Had to First Look at Her Own
Q: How has recovery and sobriety shaped your approach to writing and storytelling?
Recovery is framed as a structural lens—limiting impulsivity, guiding narrative honesty, and helping manage the emotional intensity of writing about family and trauma.

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What is The Small Bow Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on expanding the definition of recovery through candid conversations with writers, musicians, actors, publicists, and other creatives who are navigating fame, grief, addiction, and personal growth. Episodes typically mix intimate personal storytelling with practical insights about sobriety, mental health, and resilience, often weaving in industry anecdotes and behind-the-scenes perspectives. A recurring strength is the host's vulnerability and curiosity, which invites guests to share raw experiences, coping strategies, and the evolving meaning of recovery beyond traditional frameworks. The format frequently blends solo-sharing, multi-person chats, live-like meetings, and light humor with earnest discussions about identity, ... more

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Recent guests on The Small Bow Podcast include:

1. Carey O'Donnell
2. Erin Khar
3. Tommy Rosen
4. Kathryn Jezer-Morton
5. Anna Holmes
6. Connie Caruso
7. Emily Gould
8. Swamp Dogg

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