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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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This week, Kathryn Jezer-Morton joins the show to talk about emotional sobriety and the internet. Kathryn writes about digital culture and parenting for many publications, including her fantastic biweekly column for The Cut called “Brooding.” Her new... more

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Anna Holmes could walk into any newsroom and immediately run the show. She created and ran Jezebel while I was at Gawker and her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The New Yorker and The New York Times, where she formerly wrote the weekly “Work Fr... more

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Queen Conny is 96 years old and not afraid to die. She gets angry, she holds onto grudges and she has no tolerance for liars. She’s also got 18 virtual reality boyfriends and killer style. She’s been sober for 48 years and while she hasn’t always lov... more

This week on The Small Bow Podcast, you’re invited to join us for a Small Bow Meeting. A Small Bow Meeting is not a 12-step meeting, but we rip off most of their format. It is not necessary for participants to identify as an alcoholic or addict. This... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Holmes
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Episode: Latex, Throwing Bacon and Bad Corpse Makeup with Anna Holmes
Connie Caruso
Queen Connie Caruso, recovering addict, guest on The Small Bow Podcast
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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
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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?
Richard Rushfield
Editor of The Ankler
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Episode: Richard Rushfield Has Power in Hollywood. Just Don’t Tell Him That.
Mary H. K. Choi
Author of Pool House
Episode: To Write a Book about Family, Mary H. K. Choi Had to First Look at Her Own
Anna Sale
Host of Death, Sex and Money
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Episode: Death, Sex and Recovery: A Conversation with Anna Sale
Ryan O'Connell
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Episode: Ryan O'Connell on the Strange Sensation of Finally Being Seen

Host

A. J. Daulerio
Host of The Small Bow Podcast; conducts candid conversations on recovery, ego, fame, and personal growth with a focus on practical storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 232 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 States5 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 value honest storytelling and practical recovery insights over traditional “war stories.”
The host's vulnerability and curiosity help guests open up, making episodes feel intimate and relatable.
Production quality and guest variety are frequently praised, with notes on humor balancing heavier topics.
Some listeners want deeper shares and less host commentary, but most find the format compelling.

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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.
To Write a Book about Family, Mary H. K. Choi Had to First Look at Her Own
Q: What initially drew you to write about your family in Pool House?
The guest describes using family history and a personal sense of dislocation as fuel for writing, turning painful memories into something that can be shared and understood by others.
We Fear Connection More Than Loss: Audience Q&A with Peaceful John
Q: What does acceptance look like in daily life when grief feels overwhelming?
Acceptance involves recognizing reality as it is, naming feelings clearly, talking honestly with trusted people, and engaging in routines that keep you present. It's not about erasing pain but about continuing to live with it in a way that still allows connection.
We Fear Connection More Than Loss: Audience Q&A with Peaceful John
Q: How can I care for someone I love who is suffering without taking on their pain as my own?
Acknowledge their suffering, bring them love, and focus on your own internal experience. Don't try to fix the other person; allow them their process while you cultivate boundaries and self-care to stay present and compassionate.

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

A candid, conversational show that centers recovery as a broad, ongoing practice. Across episodes, the host chats with a mix of actors, writers, musicians, public figures, and recovery professionals about love, work, fame, grief, ego, money, and the messy realities of sobriety. The tone blends vulnerability, humor, and practical guidance, with guests sharing personal recovery journeys, career pivots, and how communities and self-work support lasting change. Noteworthy strengths include a consistent emphasis on emotional sobriety, the use of storytelling to illuminate difficult topics, and a willingness to engage with high-profile figures about intimate struggles. This program is likely to appeal to listeners seeking relatable narratives, ac... more

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Recent guests on The Small Bow Podcast include:

1. Anna Holmes
2. Connie Caruso
3. Emily Gould
4. Swamp Dogg
5. Megan Koester
6. Richard Rushfield
7. Mary H. K. Choi
8. Anna Sale

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