Alive and Free

Bob Gardner

Time to rip the cover off what really works to ditch addiction, depression, anger, anxiety, and all other kinds of human suffering. No, not sobriety. We're talking the "F" word here – Freedom. We'll share straight from the trenches what we've learned from leaving our own addictions behind and coaching hundreds of others to do the same. And since it's such a heavy topic, we might as well have a good time while we're at it.

  • 25 minutes 57 seconds
    The Stomach: Cause of All Human Shipwreck
    17 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 48 seconds
    Behind the Scenes: Reflections on the Interview with/ Thomas Thatcher
    16 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 13 seconds
    The Tack Philosophy: Interview w/ Thomas Thatcher

    Bob interviewed Thomas Thatcher, author of "The Tack Philosophy," about his approach to managing human suffering. Thomas shared his personal story of how he developed a destructive narrative in his family business, leading to depression and suicidal thoughts, until he had a breakthrough realization about being attached to harmful stories. He explained the TAC philosophy using the metaphor of sitting on a tack - the first person gets off immediately, the second compensates to stay on, and the third refuses to get off despite the pain. Thomas discussed the difference between pain (inevitable) and suffering (a choice), emphasizing that people can choose to get off the tack through awareness of payoffs, taking responsibility, and focusing on commitments rather than complaints. He also shared how this approach helped him improve relationships and strengthen his faith, while encouraging listeners to be kind to themselves and work toward becoming "racket-free" and complaint-free.

    15 April 2026, 1:18 pm
  • 20 minutes 24 seconds
    Necessary Evils?
    8 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 41 seconds
    Under the guise of "research"
    7 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 40 seconds
    Meditations on Judgment
    6 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 29 seconds
    The Cure for Resentment and Grudges
    4 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 10 seconds
    Where Anger Comes From
    3 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 14 minutes 45 seconds
    Battery Low, Needs Charging
    2 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 31 seconds
    The Existence of Evil
    1 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 46 seconds
    Stand where the sun rises
    31 March 2026, 12:00 pm
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