In this raw and powerful episode of Trust Issues, Nate sits down with Jim “Soni” Sonefeld — founding member and drummer of Hootie & the Blowfish — to talk about trust, addiction, and staying grounded in the chaos of fame.

Jim opens up about his journey to sobriety in an industry that doesn’t make it easy, the betrayal and disillusionment that came with Atlantic Records, and how he rebuilt trust — not just with his bandmates, but with himself and the fans who stuck by them.

This isn’t just a music industry tell-all — it’s a vulnerable look at what it means to be broken, seen, and put back together.

Plus, Jim shares his thoughts on the Airo Mobile Healing Studio, offering encouragement and vision for what’s possible when we bring healing on the road.

Topics include:

• Recovery and spirituality behind the scenes of fame
  

• When the record label stopped believing
  

• The brotherhood of the band and what still holds them together
  

• How trust is earned with fans and within yourself
  

• Jim’s take on Nate’s Airo MHS and healing on the move
  

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This episode marks a turning point. As my healing journey gains momentum, I dive into the spiritual practices that have brought clarity, grounding, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Therapy continues to unpack layers, but it’s been spirituality that’s offered real peace—and direction.

I also reveal new lies I’ve uncovered from my former employer, Sprezzatura, and how I’m holding them accountable publicly and privately. The betrayal runs deeper than I thought, but the truth is fuel.

I also talk with my friend Tom to talk about his own wrongful termination and how his spiritual path helped him process grief, rebuild his confidence, and come out stronger. Our conversation is honest, heavy, and full of unexpected light.

Finally, I share how all of this is inspiring the launch of Airo Alignment + Healing, a new chapter rooted in alignment, healing, and something bigger than survival.

Episode TL; DR:

-How spirituality became my anchor during chaos

-A deeper look at therapy and spiritual breakthroughs

-New lies uncovered from Sprezzatura and calling out the betrayal

-A powerful convo with Tom on faith, injustice, and renewal

-Stepping into Nate Airo and building something that heals

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Condensed Episode Description:In this chapter of the healing, spirituality takes center stage. I share new lies uncovered from Sprezzatura, how I’m calling them out, and the practices keeping me grounded. Plus, a deep convo with my friend Tom on spiritual rebirth after betrayal, and the vision for my spiritual healing.

This episode of Trust Issues, is a full-body experience—emotional, legal, and medical. I’m sharing some updates on my healing journey, from doctor’s appointments and treatment plans to navigating the exhausting world of employment lawyers and filing with the EEOC. It's a lot—but it’s all part of the process. #wrongfultermination

Then, I sit down with Tiffany Carson, who gets real about her own path through medical trauma of a different kind: infertility. From IVF and marriage counseling to eventually choosing divorce, Tiffany opens up about what it means to advocate for your body, your needs, and your future—even when the systems around you make it feel impossible. #ivf #healingjourney

Episode tl;dr:

-Updates from my latest doctors visits and recovery progress

-The behind-the-scenes of filing with the EEOC

-What it's really like to lawyer up after workplace retaliation

Tiffany Carson on:

-The emotional toll of IVF

-Being dismissed by doctors and fertility clinics

-Trying to hold a marriage together through trauma

-Why choosing yourself isn’t failure—it’s freedom

More from Me: Check out my other show, The Sobriety Diaries, where I host real conversations with real people in recovery. If Trust Issues is the chaos, The Sobriety Diaries is the calm. Sometimes.

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You’ve ever been betrayed by a boss, a system, or your own body

You think cease and desists are a love language

You’re here for the healing and the drama

Trust is earned, not inherited. Thanks for trusting me with your time.

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