CBR’s ArtLab Podcast

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Redefining how we talk about recovery, mental health, and modern addiction. Hosted by Bobby, Executive Director at CBR, and co-hosted by our Director of Digital Media, Rob Minnick.

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Hosted by Bobby Nassiri, Executive Director of Carlsbad Beach Recovery, and co-hosted by Rob Minnick, Director of Marketing, CBR’s ArtLab brings together thought leaders, clinicians, entrepreneurs, advocates, and individuals with lived experience for honest conversations about healing, resilience, and personal transformation.

Filmed inside our newly remodeled podcast bus, this first season delivers powerful stories, practical insights, and meaningful discussions designed to challenge stigma and inspire hope.

Episode Guide

Explore every episode of the CBR ArtLab Podcast as the series grows. Browse episode summaries, meet featured guests, and quickly access each conversation through your favorite listening platform. New episodes will be added here as they’re released.

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Meet Your Hosts

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Bobby Nassiri

Executive Director

Bobby is a passionate advocate for helping individuals and families achieve lasting recovery and mental wellness. With years of experience in behavioral healthcare leadership, Bobby has dedicated his career to creating innovative approaches that support healing, personal growth, and meaningful transformation. As host of CBR’s ArtLab, he brings professional expertise, compassion, and curiosity to conversations that challenge stigma, explore recovery, and inspire positive change.

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Rob Minnick

Director of Marketing

Rob is a recovery advocate, podcast host, and founder of ODAAT (One Day At A Time) Gambling Awareness. After overcoming his own struggle with gambling addiction, Rob committed his life to helping others find hope through recovery, education, and community support. Through his advocacy work and storytelling, he has become a trusted voice in the recovery space, using lived experience to spark honest conversations about addiction, mental health, resilience, and personal transformation as co-host of CBR’s ArtLab.

Guest Speakers & Special Guests

Season One features an incredible lineup of guest speakers, recovery advocates, mental health professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals with powerful stories of resilience and transformation. From expert insights to deeply personal experiences, each conversation offers a unique perspective on recovery, growth, and what it means to navigate life’s challenges.

Guest announcements and episode details will be revealed soon.

Our Mission

CBR’s ArtLab brings together thought leaders, advocates, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and individuals with lived experience for honest conversations about recovery, mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Through powerful stories and practical insights, we explore the challenges people face, the lessons they learn, and what it truly means to build a healthier, more meaningful life

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.

Topics We Explore

Where to Listen

Whether you’re on the go, at home, or taking a moment to recharge, you can tune into the CBR ArtLab Podcast wherever you enjoy podcasts. Listen on your favorite platform, subscribe so you never miss an episode, or use our RSS feed to stay connected in any podcast app. Each conversation explores recovery, mental health, creativity, and the stories that inspire hope and healing.

Behind the Scenes

Step inside the mobile studio behind the CBR ArtLab Podcast. This behind-the-scenes video offers a look at our custom-converted bus, transformed into a creative space where authentic conversations about recovery, mental health, and personal growth come to life. See how we’ve designed a unique environment that inspires connection, creativity, and meaningful storytelling.

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