The untold story of how glam's biggest partiers found redemption in sobriety.

Episode Description:
The '80s were built on hairspray, hedonism, and hotel destruction. But beneath the glitter was a darker story — and for many, a second act they never expected.

In this episode of Rockers to Doctors, Dr. Nova Starwick and Dr. Dorian Prescott explore the rise, fall, and recovery of rock's most infamous icons. From Mötley Crüe's whiskey jacuzzis and Ozzy's dove incident to Alice Cooper's spiritual awakening and Nikki Sixx's resurrection, this is the wild ride from chaos to clarity.

🩺 Featuring:

• Mötley Crüe's "funeral for my liver"

• Aerosmith's Toxic Twins

• Slash's near-death transformation

• Ozzy's longest battle

• Nikki Sixx's rebirth and recovery advocacy

🎸 "Sobriety doesn't erase the chaos," Nova says. "It reframes it."

💥 Headbanging with a hypothesis has never sounded this sober.

Here are a few of the national crisis hotline numbers within the United States:

For Crisis and Suicide

• Dial 988 — the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: free, confidential, 24/7 emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. SAMHSA+3988 Lifeline+3988 Lifeline+3
• If you prefer texting: you can text "HOME" to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Crisis Text Line+1
• For veterans: If you dial 988 and then press "1," you'll be connected to the Veterans Crisis Line. Federal Communications Commission+1

For Substance Abuse Help

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7, helps you locate treatment and support for substance use and mental health. USAGov+2Help.org+2

National Drug Helpline: 1-844-289-0879 — free 24/7 hotline focused on drug & alcohol addiction.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): for people recovering from a drinking problem. https://www.aa.org/find-aa

Note: AA and NA have online meetings on Zoom. Search the AA website for details;

Narcotics Anonymous (NA): for people recovering from drug use. https://na.org/meetingsearch/

SMART Recovery: non-12-step alternative (often valued by those who want something less tied to a specific spiritual model). Reddit+1

Family & loved ones: Groups like Al‑Anon Family Groups (for those affected by someone else's drinking) or Nar‑Anon Family Groups (for drug-use impact on family/friends) exist. USAGov

Tailored resources for specific populations: women, youth, those with co-occurring mental health issues. Addiction Group

October 2025 hit rock like a double-neck guitar solo.
In this month's Rockers to Doctors recap, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott sift through the emotional highs and legendary lows of rock's busiest month:

• Remembering Ace Frehley of KISS 💫

• Gene Simmons and the hydration lesson heard 'round the world 🚑

• Ozzy Osbourne's new trademark that may turn his farewell into a festival 🦇

• Slash teasing a new Guns N' Roses album 🎸

• Bon Jovi back from vocal rehab and heading on tour 🎤

• Aerosmith × Yungblud × Steve Martin = banjo rock chaos 🤠

• The Pretty Reckless, Lynch Mob, BulletBoys and more keeping the amps alive ⚡

It's equal parts news, nostalgia, and nerdy analysis — headbanging with a hypothesis, one riff at a time.

Guns N Roses Episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JJ57QhXXnQ&t=45s

Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott return for a Halloween deep dive into rock's darkest myths.

Nova shares her childhood experience decoding the strange writing inside Ozzy Osbourne's Diary of a Madman (yes, it was Theban Alphabet). Then the doctors of metal explore:

• Beelzebub's journey from biblical lord to rock icon
• Leviathan as ancient chaos serpent and modern metal mascot
• The surprising truth behind Satan and Lucifer
• Why later bands like Ghost use named demons instead of generic "Devil"

👉 New listeners: Start with Demons Part 1 for the full infernal journey.
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He's been called the next Eddie Van Halen — and four decades later, he's still proving why. In this episode, Dr. Nova Starlink and Dr. Dorian Prescott take you on a sonic journey through Nuno Bettencourt's remarkable career: from Extreme's meteoric rise with "More Than Words," to his virtuoso reinventions across funk, pop, and metal — and even to the Super Bowl stage with Rihanna.

You'll hear how a Portuguese-American kid from Hudson, Massachusetts turned guitar obsession into legend, reshaped pop tours with his riffs, and stood beside icons from Steven Tyler to Ozzy Osbourne.

🔊 Featuring:

• Nuno's origin story and influences

• Extreme's rise and radio burnout

• Collaborations with Janet Jackson, Steve Perry, and Rihanna

• The making of Six and the jaw-dropping "Rise" solo

• Why every American should know his name

🎧 Listen now — stay loud, stay curious, and keep headbanging with a hypothesis.

From ghostly hands in Metallica's studio to Hendrix's reflection in Electric Lady and Ozzy's moonlit graveyard howl — we're turning up the volume on rock's supernatural side. Nova explores haunted studios, eerie coincidences, and why sound itself can feel… alive. 👻

#RockersToDoctors #NovaStarwick #SpookySideOfRock

Dr. Nova Starwick and Dr. Dorian Prescott dissect last month in rock: Def Leppard's Hollywood Walk of Fame honor, Ozzy & Sharon's new documentary, Axl Rose's cyberpunk comic, Vince Neil's recovery story, and Twisted Sister's 2026 reunion.

Plus, new releases from Europe, Mötley Crüe, Stryper, Aerosmith & Yungblud, Slash, and Steel Panther — and a Flashback to glam metal's golden era.
Headbanging with a hypothesis never sounded this good. 🤘

Listen now on Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Metal has always flirted with the dark side—but where do the names behind the riffs come from? In this episode, Dr. Nova and Dr. Dorian delve into the lore of four iconic demons that appear in music, myth, and pop culture. From Asmodeus in Dungeons & Dragons and Ghost's "Year Zero," to Mephistopheles in Faust, to Lilith's transformation from ancient goddess to goth icon, and Pazuzu's leap from Mesopotamian incantations to The Exorcist—we trace their history across scripture, theater, horror, and heavy metal. 🤘

Along the way, expect side riffs into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, and D&D lore, plus some laughs, trivia, and fish-gall banishments.

Key Highlights:

• Asmodeus: The demon who built Solomon's Temple (with a fish problem).

• Mephistopheles: The lawyer of Hell who perfected the deal.

• Lilith: Adam's first wife, later transformed into a night demon.

• Pazuzu: From Mesopotamian protector to The Exorcist's nightmare fuel.

Listen in for:
Metal history, mythology, pop culture crossovers, and a glam-metal podcast twist on the occult.

In Part 2 of our Rockers to Doctors deep dive, Nova Starwick and Dorian Prescott follow Guns N' Roses into the chaos of 1996.

At The Compound, Axl, Slash, Duff, Matt, and Dizzy tried to pull together a new album—but instead created a vault full of unreleased demos, legal drama, and endless tension. From $3,000-a-day studio sessions with no vocals, to Axl's late-night arrivals, to the infamous fax to MTV announcing Slash's departure, this was the end of an era.

Fans still debate: were these sessions the lost Use Your Illusion III… or the blueprint for Chinese Democracy?

👉 Don't miss Part 1 if you haven't listened yet—and join us as we unravel what might be the greatest "what if" album in rock history.