A Father-Son Moment I’ll Never Forget

Brain Tumor, Addiction, and My Wake-Up Call

Families in Recovery Are Often Left Behind

What Was Really Behind the White Picket Fence

The Real Meaning of Success My Parents Gave Me

How Baseball Saved My Life

The Brain Tumor That Changed Everything

I Used My Surgery as an Excuse to Spiral

Why I Proudly Call Myself an Addict

Addiction Is a Sickness But Also My Superpower

Rehab, Relapse, and Rock Bottom

Why I Don’t Judge Anyone’s Drug Use

What to Actually Say to Someone Struggling

The Dangers of Mar*juana for Young People

The Bank Teller Who Saved My Life

The Reality: People Die Alone

But People Heal in Community

Sobriety Isn’t a Punishment — It’s Power

How I Took My Life Back in Sobriety

Finding Love And Being Loved Again 

Why I Can’t Carry Everyone’s Pain

Changing the Rehab Experience for the Better

Business Ownership Is A Wild Ride

How Fitness Helped Me Heal and Lead

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of substance use, addiction, and suicide. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available below.

Zac Clark’s story is not just one of survival — it’s one of transformation, honesty, and hope. From battling a brain tumor that led to addiction, to becoming a drug addict, and now the founder of Release Recovery, Zac shares his raw, powerful journey through addiction, rehab, and rediscovering his purpose. In this episode, Zac opens up about the moment that brought him to his knees, the bank teller who changed his life, and what sobriety truly means to him. We talk about the realities of addiction, the stigma around drug use, and the power of community in healing. It’s one of the most human conversations we’ve had on the show — and one that might just change the way you think about recovery.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. Contact a local support service or the SAMHSA hotline (1-800-662-HELP in the U.S.).

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Kate Mackz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of substance use, addiction, and suicide. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available below.
Zac Clark&rsquo;s story is not just one of survival &mdash; it&rsquo;s one of transformation, honesty, and hope. From battling a brain tumor that led to addiction, to becoming a drug addict, and now the founder of Release Recovery, Zac shares his raw, powerful journey through addiction, rehab, and rediscovering his purpose. In this episode, Zac opens up about the moment that brought him to his knees, the bank teller who changed his life, and what sobriety truly means to him. We talk about the realities of addiction, the stigma around drug use, and the power of community in healing. It&rsquo;s one of the most human conversations we&rsquo;ve had on the show &mdash; and one that might just change the way you think about recovery.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. Contact a local support service or the SAMHSA hotline (1-800-662-HELP in the U.S.).
Post Run High Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/">https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/</a>
Kate Mackz YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz">https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz</a>
Kate Mackz Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/">https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/</a>

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed. Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they’ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth. Each episode explores the mindset behind performance — what keeps people going when things get hard — and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed.&nbsp;Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they&rsquo;ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth.&nbsp;Each episode explores the mindset behind performance &mdash; what keeps people going when things get hard &mdash; and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.
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Post Run High

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.

Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.

This isn’t a show about success on paper. It’s about what people carry behind the scenes — how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.
Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.
This isn&rsquo;t a show about success on paper. It&rsquo;s about what people carry behind the scenes &mdash; how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High with Kate Mackz

Zac Clark: The Untold Truth About Addiction, Sobriety & Life After The Bachelor

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