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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
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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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Writer Paulina Pinsky hasn’t always known what it meant to be “right-sized.” As the daughter of TV’s Dr. Drew, Paulina struggled to understand how she was meant to perform for the public, especially when it came to the parts of her story that undermi... more

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If you would have told me thirty years ago that I’d be interviewing former 76’ers Team President Pat Croce about Zen Buddhism, I would have said you were crazy. But here we are. If you followed Philly sports in the 1990’s, you knew Pat Croce as the h... more

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From a rehab that burned down to a fall from a second story window, Nick Thune has escaped death many times. He’s found a way to tell his story that makes space for the terror he felt in the depths of addiction and the compassion he now feels for the... more

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Recent Guests

Paulina Pinsky
Writer and recovery advocate who has spoken publicly about eating disorder recovery
Episode: How Could I Be An Addict If My Dad Is Dr. Drew? | Paulina Pinsky
Pat Croce
Former Philadelphia 76ers president, entrepreneur, author, and Zen Buddhist practitioner
Pat Croce
Episode: Pat Croce Doesn’t Have Bad Days
David Marchese
Co-host of The Interview for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: How To Talk About Death With Famous People | David Marchese
Nick Thune
Comedian and guest on the episode
Episode: “The Ground Hurts” | Hard Lessons with Comedian Nick Thune
Rainn Wilson
Actor and recovery advocate, best known for Dwight Schrute on The Office
Episode: I Was an Oddball Who Wanted to Be Loved | Rainn Wilson
Jim James
Lead singer of My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket
Episode: Jim James on Relinquishing Control and Making Peace with Death
Yassir Lester
Comedian, actor, writer
Entertainment
Episode: Yassir Lester Doesn’t Want the Phone to Ring
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

Host

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 239 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 States8 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
    Canada2 years 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 States2 years 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Could I Be An Addict If My Dad Is Dr. Drew? | Paulina Pinsky
Q: So how do I break that cycle?
Pinsky says noticing the pattern and reflecting to a child that negative judgments about their body are not true can help interrupt inherited body shame. She also suggests considering what emotional pain a focus on the body might be avoiding.
How Could I Be An Addict If My Dad Is Dr. Drew? | Paulina Pinsky
Q: What is self-esteem?
Pinsky describes it as seeing herself accurately, without hating herself or exaggerating her positive qualities. She says body neutrality helped her move toward that accurate self-appraisal.
How To Talk About Death With Famous People | David Marchese
Q: Does having those sort of personal, emotional conversations, I mean, they got to, has to feel a little bit like therapy at that same time, if you're going into it, looking for some answers, right?
Marchese says interviews can resemble therapy in their questioning and listening, but they are brief, transactional relationships rather than therapeutic interactions built over years.
How To Talk About Death With Famous People | David Marchese
Q: What is your experience with grief? Processing it.
Marchese describes grief after his best friend died by suicide, his mother died after ALS and medical aid in dying, and his estranged father died before they could reconnect. He says each loss has brought different questions and that accepting what he cannot know has helped.
Pat Croce Doesn’t Have Bad Days
Q: What's the difference between fearlessness and recklessness?
Croce says fearlessness comes from recognizing one's deeper nature without fear of death, while recklessness involves ego and attachment to an outcome. For the rope swing, he recommends preparation and safety measures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Small Bow Podcast

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. Paulina Pinsky
2. Pat Croce
3. David Marchese
4. Nick Thune
5. Rainn Wilson
6. Jim James
7. Yassir Lester
8. Carey O'Donnell

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