Ahead of this week’s fifth anniversary Beacon Jam concerts, Trey Anastasio sat down with A.J. Daulerio of The Small Bow Podcast, to talk recovery and Divided Sky Foundation.
Daulerio, formerly of Deadspin and Galker, is editor of The Small Bow Podcast, the flagship podcast of The Small Bow, Inc., a media company reimagining recovery for a broader audience. Founded by Daulerio following his own rehab experience, The Small Bow provides a unique and welcoming take on sobriety and mental health, specifically, recovery for everyone.
Topics covered include recovery from addiction, identity crises, ego, burnout, car crashes, and the struggles of everyday life.
Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions (“Armchair Expert,” “Smartless,” “The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast”) the podcast offers brings grounded, accessible conversations about recovery and emotional wellbeing to a wide audience across every major podcast platform.
Originally launched in 2021 as audio-only, The Small Bow will re-launch in January 2026 as a video-first series on YouTube, in a new partnership with AND Media.
Among topics discussed on the podcast episode with Trey Anastasio: How Divided Sky is different from other treatment programs, emotional sobriety, the Hulk Hogan trial, Trey’s addiction journey, the backlash for ending Phish, Trey’s arrest and drug court experience, and how the Beacon Jams of 2020 created and funded Divided Sky Foundation.
The seeds of the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program were sown in the shared vision of two unlikely partners — Anastasio and Melanie Gulde, the drug court case manager who guided him through a 14-month court-ordered journey following his December 2006 arrest for DUI and drug possession. In the years that followed, their shared journey blossomed into a heartfelt alliance dedicated to supporting others on the path of recovery. This mission led to a pivotal conversation backstage during Phish’s SPAC shows in the summer of 2019, where they first envisioned creating their own unique recovery program.
Divided Sky is a unique alternative in the recovery continuum with a holistic approach that integrates the proven 12 Steps with emotional sobriety and Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement (M.O.R.E.), addressing both the emotional and spiritual dimensions of healing. Through immersive workshops, personalized therapy, and activities like nature walks and music discussions, Divided Sky fosters personal growth, emotional resilience, and lasting sobriety.
At its core, the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program is a testament to the power of community, the healing strength of music, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to rebuild and thrive. With a mission to provide a safe and supportive space where individuals can begin their journey to recovery, the program is inspired by music and a community spirit. Learn more and donate here.
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