Clean and Sober Radio

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed former sports director at 6ABC Philadelphia, Don Tollefson, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about success, addiction, and consequences. Known throughout Philadelphia for his long and successful broadcasting career, Don reflected on the events that led to his 2014 legal troubles and discussed how years of hidden addiction had increasingly affected his life and decisions. He shared how addiction contributed to the collapse of a once-brilliant career and the personal losses that followed, including financial hardship and incarceration. In a candid discussion with Gary and Mark, Don told his story openly—holding nothing back—and offered listeners a powerful reminder that addiction can affect anyone, regardless of success, status, or public image, and that recovery begins with honesty and accountability.

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund discussed the unique challenges that summertime can present for people in recovery. Reflecting on memories of days spent at the beach, barbecues, backyard parties, and other social gatherings where drinking and drug use were once a central part of the experience, they explored how seasonal activities can trigger old thoughts and emotions. The conversation focused on whether those in recovery still felt a sense of longing when watching others drink and use substances, or whether they had reached a place of gratitude for no longer having to live that way. Gary and Mark encouraged listeners to remember how their own stories ended when addiction was in control and to appreciate the freedom, health, and peace that recovery had brought into their lives.

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed Democratic U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon for a thoughtful discussion about her political career and her ongoing efforts to address addiction and recovery issues. Representative Scanlon shared her views, updates, and ideas on creating a more compassionate, effective, and supportive approach in the battle against addiction, while highlighting the importance of public policy, education, treatment access, and community support in helping individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.