Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Explore powerful, real-life mental health and addiction recovery stories in authentic, engaging conversations. Each episode spotlights relatable journeys shared by influential voices—from struggles and setbacks to moments of resilience, hope, and healing. This podcast is a safe, supportive space where vulnerability is celebrated, connections flourish, and listeners find reassurance that lasting recovery and mental wellness are truly possible. Tune in for inspiring narratives, practical guidance, and a compassionate sober community to accompany you on your personal path to healing.
Episodes
Horace Gold | Alcohol Dependency, Music Industry Heartbreak, & Sober Since 2020
Actor and content creator Horace Gold opens up about eight years of alcohol dependency, the trap of California sober, and the friend who stayed by his side when he hit bottom at 26.Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/Horace Gold joins Sam Roberts on Recoverycast to talk about growing up as the youngest of six homeschooled kids in a conservative Christian home
Johnny Persón | OxyContin, Xanax, & a 6-Year Prison Threat to 7-Figure Hat Brand Founder
Johnny Persón shares how OxyContin, Xanax, and alcohol dependency led to homelessness and a possible six-year prison sentence at 20, and how the 12 steps and therapy helped him build a seven-figure headwear brand.Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/Johnny joins Brittani on Recoverycast to talk about growing up in Costa Mesa, California, with young punk rock pa
Suzanne Wareye | Alcoholism, Postpartum OCD, & Sobriety
Are you struggling with alcohol misuse, intrusive thoughts, or the pressure to moderate your drinking? Author and host Suzanne Wareye shares her vulnerable journey with alcohol addiction, blackouts, and postpartum OCD. Suzanne opens up about navigating maternal mental health, breaking free from mommy wine culture, and choosing sobriety without ever having to hit a traditional rock bottom. Find men
Lauren Gaffney | Heroin, Crack Use, & State Prison to Recovery Advocate
Lauren Gaffney shares her 12-year journey overcoming opiate, heroin, and crack dependency, surviving state prison, and finding freedom in recovery. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/Lauren joins Brittani and Sam on Recoverycast to discuss her transition from a typical suburban childhood to a harrowing battle with substance use. She opens up about the traumat
Alkhuzama “AZ” Zaini | Vodka Dependency, Late-Diagnosed ADHD, & 1-Year Sober
Discover how Alkhuzama "AZ" Zaini transformed her life from severe vodka dependency and college isolation to a joyful, thriving recovery journey. In this powerful episode of Recoverycast, AZ shares her deeply vulnerable story of navigating youth culture, mental health, and the street-level reality of addiction. After moving from Saudi Arabia to the U.S., she faced intense bullying and ev
Jesse Crosson | Cocaine Use, 32-Year Prison Sentence, & Reentry Advocacy
Jesse Crosson's life transformed overnight when a rapid spiral into cocaine addiction and alcohol use resulted in a 32-year state prison sentence at age 18. In this episode of Recoverycast, Jesse shares his journey through substance use disorder, serving 19 years in Virginia state prisons, and receiving a full pardon from the governor. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: http
Cozz | Overcoming Alcoholism, Grief, & Dreamville Success
Dreamville rapper Cozz opens up about severe alcohol dependency, losing his close friend, and finding healing through cold-turkey sobriety. In this vulnerable episode of Recoverycast, South Central LA native Cozz joins host Brittani Baynard to reflect on his journey through the music industry, childhood trauma, and overcoming heavy drinking. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: htt
AJ Banuelos | From Azusa Gangs & Opiates to 12-Step Sobriety & End Overdose
In this powerful episode of Recoverycast, AJ Banuelos shares his journey from generational gang life, prison, and severe meth and heroin use to becoming a frontline recovery advocate. Overcoming years of trauma, near-death overdoses, and cycles of incarceration, AJ transformed his pain into purpose as Director of Community Engagement and Training at End Overdose. Find mental health and addiction t
Michelle Chubb | From Alcohol, Molly, & Cocaine Dependency to Cultural Healing
Michelle Chubb shares her powerful story of overcoming alcohol, Molly, and cocaine dependency through Indigenous cultural reconnection and motherhood.Michelle Chubb (known online as Indigenous Baddy) opens up about her journey through substance dependency, party culture, and social anxiety. Growing up between her reservation and Winnipeg, Manitoba, she faced childhood bullying, cultural disconnect
India Gants | Alcohol Dependency, Modeling Pressures, & Sober Scoop Founder
America’s Next Top Model winner India Gants reveals her raw struggle with severe alcohol dependency, toxic relationships, and her path to sobriety. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/In this open and inspiring episode of Recoverycast, America's Next Top Model Cycle 23 winner and host of The Sober Scoop podcast, India Gants, shares her vulnerable recovery
Honestav | Parental Meth & Pill Dependency, Loss to Suicide, & Healing Through Music
In this deeply vulnerable episode of Recoverycast, musician and creator Honestav (Avrey Freeman) opens up about growing up in a household deeply impacted by parental substance use disorder involving meth, prescription pills, and alcohol. He candidly reflects on how a lack of healthy emotional coping mechanisms shaped his upbringing, how early warning signs were overlooked, and how his family endur
Jenna Foster | Alcohol, Xanax, & Meth Recovery to Treatment Advocate
In this powerful episode of Recoverycast, Jenna Foster shares her journey from childhood trauma and prescription drug misuse to lasting sobriety. Growing up as the child of a mother battling severe alcoholism, Jenna learned early on to suppress her emotions and act as the family peacemaker. When she began drinking at age 18, she found instant relief from anxiety, which eventually escalated into pr
Victor "The Good Boss" Oliveira | Percocet Misuse, Incarceration, & Fresh Start Founder
From Boston nightlife and drug dealing to surviving prison and founding Fresh Start, Victor Oliveira ("The Good Boss") shares his sobriety story.Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/In this inspiring episode of Recoverycast, Victor Oliveira sits down with host Brittani to recount his journey from dropping out of high school and navigating heavy substa
Louis Ruggiero | Sports Betting, $1 Million in Debt, & The Addiction With the Highest Suicide Rate
Louis Ruggiero shares his powerful journey from severe substance use and $1M in gambling debt to finding true freedom through recovery. As the son of a prominent New York news anchor, Louis opens up about his hidden battles with Xanax, alcohol, Roxy 30s, and a destructive compulsive gambling habit that pushed him to the absolute brink. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://r
Jess Gustin | The Tired Mom on White-Knuckling Postpartum Depression & Spousal Sobriety
What happens when you're battling severe postpartum depression while your partner is secretly struggling with alcohol and pills? In this moving episode of Recovery Cast, hosts Brittany Baynard and Sam Roberts sit down with Jess Gustin, widely known on social media as "The Tired Mom." Jess opens up about the invisible challenges of loving someone through substance use and navigating
Jon Gustin | 'The Tired Dad' on Finding Sobriety After Cocaine, Meth, & Alcohol Abuse
Can vulnerable parenting heal a lifetime of hidden substance use? Jon Gustin shares his raw journey from teenage substance abuse to long-term sobriety.In this deeply moving episode of Recoverycast, hosts Brittany Baynard and Sam Roberts sit down with Jon Gustin, the creator behind The Tired Dad. Jon opens up about his early experimentation with prescription stimulants at age 13, experiencing sever
Casey Johnson | F Boy Island, Alcohol Abuse, & Sobriety Recovery
F Boy Island star Casey Johnson gets vulnerable about his hidden cycle of binge drinking, cocaine use, and his powerful journey to true sobriety.In this deeply moving episode of Recoverycast, reality TV star Casey Johnson opens up about the dark side of sudden fame, mental health challenges, and substance use. From his college baseball days to starring on multiple seasons of F Boy Island, Casey us
Andrew Barr Returns | Sobriety, Stand-Up, & a 100km Treadmill Challenge
Can running 12 hours on a treadmill mirror the trap of active substance dependency? Andrew Barr shares his powerful journey to long-term sobriety. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/In this deeply inspiring episode of Recoverycast, Canadian stand-up comedian Andrew Barr returns to discuss his powerful recovery journey after navigating 12 years of alcohol depe
Ripley Coope | Binge Drinking, Severe Anxiety, & Choosing Sobriety at 19
Can you survive severe binge drinking and trauma in college Greek life? Ripley Coope chose sobriety at 19 and is now a youth recovery advocate. In this deeply moving episode of Recoverycast, we sit down with public relations graduate and young adult recovery advocate Ripley Coope. Ripley shares her raw, inspiring journey navigating inherited mental illness, childhood eating restrictions, major dep
David Millar | From Cocaine, Adderall, & Alcohol Addiction to Elite Ultra Runner & Med Student
What happens when you trade drug-induced psychosis for medical school and 100-mile ultra marathons? David Millar shares his raw journey. In this moving episode of Recoverycast, hosts Sam Roberts and Brittany Baynard sit down with future neurosurgeon, elite ultra runner, and recovery advocate David Millar to explore his transformation from severe substance use disorder to extreme high-performance l
Maggie Eats | Adderall Misuse, Alcohol Dependence & The Path to Radical Honesty
What happens when a popular foodie mom's secret struggle with prescription pills and alcohol catches up to her? In this episode of Recoverycast, we sit down with culinary creator Maggie Eats to explore her powerful addiction recovery journey. Maggie opens up about how balancing early motherhood and college led to abusing Adderall, navigating the chaotic world of doctor shopping, and eventuall
Justin Krompier | Heroin, ADHD Stimulants, & The Sacred Mosaic of Recovery
Justin Krompier was once a "shell of a human being," trapped in a cycle of heroin addiction and the long-term effects of childhood-prescribed stimulants. In this episode of Recoverycast, Justin joins hosts Brittani Baynard and Sam Roberts to share his profound transformation from a sedentary life of manipulation and isolation to becoming a celebrated photographer, filmmaker, and enduranc
Lacey Spence | Overcoming Opioid Addiction, Prison, & Restoring Her Family
Lacey Spence survived a childhood of foster care, an illegal "girls' home" in Mexico, and a harrowing journey through the prison system to build a life defined by radical resilience. After being abandoned by her mother and losing both her mother and sister to suicide, Lacey’s path led from prescribed Percocet to a "rolling ball of disaster" involving heroin, meth, and high
Reno | From Rave Influencer to Sober Movement Advocate: Overcoming Trauma & Bipolar
From rave influencer to sober advocate, Reno (@CherryEmojiGirl) gets radically honest about the "cringe" and beauty of recovery. Reno shares her intense journey through polysubstance addiction, including alcohol, cocaine, ketamine, and whippets, while navigating the highs of Southern California's rave scene. She opens up about the deep-seated trauma of being adopted out at birth aft
Riley Whelan Returns | Alcoholism, Relapse & the Path to Emotional Sobriety
Coming up on three years of sobriety, Riley Whelan returns to Recoverycast to share the profound shift from "not drinking" to achieving true emotional sobriety. After a public journey through addiction and a humbling relapse, Riley discusses the reality of rebuilding a life, the anxiety of the "three-year itch," and why she transitioned from a chaotic lifestyle to finding peace
Samuel Harness | The Voice, Acid, & Fatherhood-Driven Sobriety
Singer-songwriter Samuel Harness, known for his breakout performance on Season 21 of The Voice, joins Recoverycast to share the raw reality of his journey through addiction recovery and childhood trauma. In this vulnerable episode, Samuel discusses the long-term impact of sexual assault, the complexities of being an adoptee, and the intense pressure of the music industry. From navigating anxiety a
David Manheim | Heroin Recovery, Grief, & Building the Dopey Nation
From interviewing Coldplay while high to losing his best friend and co-host to a fatal relapse, David Manheim reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about heroin addiction and the grit required for long-term recovery. As the creator of the legendary Dopey podcast, David spent two decades navigating the "frantic energy" of a career at MTV and the legendary tables of Katz’s Deli while battling
Gabe Pietrafesa | Alcoholism, Cocaine Recovery, & Choosing the Band Over the Bottle
Can you still be funny—or even be yourself—without the substance? Gabe Pietrafesa, longtime guitarist for Young Culture and host of the Trapped on the Internet podcast, joins Recoverycast to share his vulnerable journey through the high-pressure world of the music industry and the internal battle for self-worth..Gabe opens up about growing up as a "chameleon" and a people-pleaser, naviga
Lucas Curtin | Grief & Loss, Alcohol Addiction, & The Power of Friendship
How do you keep going when the person you love most suddenly disappears? Lucas Curtin (known online as Fitzgerald Checksworth) opens up about the intersection of cyclical alcohol struggle, sudden grief, and the "snap" in the brain that changed everything.In this vulnerable episode, Lucas shares his journey from being the high school "class clown" to using alcohol to "shut
Ryan Hampton | OxyContin & Heroin Addiction to Mobilize Recovery Founder
From walking the halls of the White House to facing homelessness due to a severe OxyContin and heroin addiction, Ryan Hampton’s story is unforgettable.Ryan Hampton was a rising political organizer and White House staffer when a hiking injury introduced him to highly addictive prescription opioids like Dilaudid and OxyContin. What started as a doctor-prescribed treatment quickly spiraled into a dec
Patrick Custer | Alcoholism, Delirium Tremens & Facing a Brain Tumor
What do you do when the very thing you have feared since you were three years old actually happens—and you have to face it while five years sober? In this episode of RecoveryCast, Brittany Barnard talks with recovery advocate and media personality Patrick Custer about his intense journey through alcohol addiction and a life-altering medical crisis. Patrick opens up about a childhood shaped by hype
Tiffany Jenkins | 20 Felony Charges, Pill Addiction, & Healing Through Humor
Tiffany Jenkins, the New York Times bestselling author and voice behind "Juggling the Jenkins," joins Recoverycast to share her raw journey from facing 20 felony charges to 13 years of sobriety. Tiffany opens up about her childhood struggles with undiagnosed OCD and how a single sip of alcohol in high school led to a decade-long spiral into alcohol, weed, and eventually a devastating opi
Jaimie Alexander | Bourbon Addiction, Near-Death Awakening, & Spiritual Recovery
From Marvel’s Lady Sif to a hospital bed fighting for her life, actress Jaimie Alexander shares the raw truth about her battle with bourbon and burnout. Jaimie, the celebrated lead of Blindspot, opens up about the "lone wolf" mentality that nearly cost her everything. Despite a thriving career, she used alcohol to medicate social anxiety and the extreme physical toll of performing her ow
Sam Miller | From Tarp Living to Nationally Touring Recovery Comedian
"It was not about getting high, it was about not being sober." In this raw and deeply moving episode of Recoverycast, nationally touring comedian and recovery advocate Sam Miller joins Brittany Bernard to share his incredible journey from the streets of Olympia to the comedy stage. Sam opens up about the intersection of ADHD and addiction, the profound impact of childhood trauma, and the
Devan Rajkumar | Cocaine, Alcohol, & Ego Deflation in the Culinary World
How does a celebrity chef dominate the culinary world while hiding a life-threatening cocaine and alcohol addiction? In this episode of Recoverycast, we are joined by Devan Rajkumar, popularly known as Chef Dev, who reveals the "unimaginable" double life he led for years. From national TV appearances and Times Square billboards to late-night after-parties and debilitating chest pains, De
Grace Adams | High-Functioning Alcoholism, Ballet & NYC Sober Living
Grace Adams seemed to have it all: a prestigious advertising job, a New York City apartment, and a background as a classical ballet dancer. But behind the "perfect" Type-A exterior, Grace was trapped in a cycle of secret binge drinking and 48-hour blackouts. In this vulnerable episode of Recoverycast, Grace opens up about the "emotional bottom" that brought her to her knees on
Carl Radke | Alcohol & Cocaine Addiction, Sibling Loss, & 12-Step Recovery
Carl Radke from Bravo’s Summer House shares his raw journey through high-functioning cocaine and alcohol addiction. In this vulnerable episode, Carl opens up about growing up in Pittsburgh where alcohol was the family fabric and how his brother’s struggle with heroin addiction created a life of fear. He details the $2,000-a-weekend cocaine habit he hid behind his reality TV persona and the rock-bo
Mistena & Shannon | Meth Recovery, Domestic Abuse & Generational Healing
Shannon Hughes and her daughter, Mistena Renteria-Elliott, share a raw and harrowing journey through the depths of methamphetamine addiction, domestic abuse, and the long road to generational healing. Shannon opens up about using substances to cope with severe anxiety while trapped in a manipulative and abusive relationship with a stepfather who controlled every aspect of their lives. Mistena refl
Brandi Mac | IV Fentanyl, Ambiguous Grief & The "Do What You Can Live With" Path
Critical care nurse practitioner Brandi Mac shares the harrowing journey of her daughter’s IV Fentanyl addiction and the moment Brandi shaved her head to release years of trauma.In this vulnerable episode of Recoverycast, Brandi Mac discusses the reality of navigating nine treatment centers in four years and the "rehab industry" failures that left her family feeling hopeless. As a medica
Bobby Kazz | Stigma, Binge Eating Relapses & Journey to Men’s Eating Disorder Recovery
At six years old, Bobby Kazz was already asking his mom how to lose weight; by college he was trapped in a cycle of starvation, binge eating and guilt. This episode of Recoverycast shines a light on male eating disorders—a story we rarely hear. Bobby Kazz explains how teasing at his sixth‑birthday pool party and growing up in a thin family planted seeds of insecurity. In high school he decided to
Welcome to Dry January | 14 Answers to Your Alcohol & Sobriety Questions
Struggling with Dry January or thinking of cutting back on alcohol? In this bonus Recoverycast episode, guest host Riley Whelan fields the 14 most‑asked questions about Dry January and sober curiosity. She explains how a social media challenge became a powerful way to explore your relationship with alcohol. Whether you’ve never gone a week without drinking or you’re just curious about sobriety, Ri
Gabbie Egan | Bipolar I, Alcohol & Weed – One‑Year Sobriety & Mental Health Healing
After hitting one year of sobriety, TikTok star Gabbie Egan joins us again and opens up about quitting alcohol and nightly weed use to reclaim her life and mental health. In this candid conversation she recounts the surprising truth that the first months of sobriety felt harder than her chaotic partying days, yet staying off alcohol and cannabis eventually allowed her to feel “more me than I ever
Kevin Kreider | Alcohol & Weed Addiction, Trauma, & 12‑Step Recovery
Kevin Kreider’s raw story of adoption, alcoholism and healing challenges everything you think you know about recovery. A Korean adoptee raised by a German‑Irish Catholic family in Philadelphia, Kevin battled depression, anxiety, alopecia and a desperate need to belong. Alcohol and weed offered brief relief but quickly spiraled into 20‑hour drinking sessions, broken relationships and career collaps
Jason & Ashley Wahler | Love Through Alcohol Addiction, OCD & Postpartum Depression Healing
In this powerful Recoverycast episode, Jason & Ashley Wahler share their raw journey through alcohol addiction, relapse, OCD and postpartum depression. On their very first date, Jason told Ashley that his sobriety and faith came before everything. To support him, she even stopped drinking for over a year. Despite years of sobriety, Jason’s unresolved OCD, shame and anxiety fed his alcoholism,
Jason Wahler | Laguna Beach Fame, Teen Drinking & Journey to Recovery
Jason Wahler opens up about OCD, alcohol misuse and an Adderall‑fueled relapse, revealing how he found hope and became a recovery advocate. Growing up in a supportive family in Laguna Beach, Jason began compulsively washing his hands until they bled and wore neoprene gloves full of Neosporin to hide the damage. This early battle with obsessive‑compulsive disorder created a double life – popular an
Dakota Mortensen | Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star, My Journey from Pain Pills to Purpose
Imagine going from a college‑bound basketball star to stealing change jars just to stay high. That’s the raw path Dakota Mortensen opens up about in this candid conversation. Growing up on a bird farm with a tight‑knit Mormon family and a deep love for sports, he never imagined that a knee injury would introduce him to pain pills—or that popping a couple to get through practice would snowball into
Brittany Jade | From Alcoholism & Cocaine to Sobriety & Family Healing
After postpartum depression triggered a relapse, Brittany Jade lost custody of her three children and spiraled from alcohol back into cocaine, Suboxone and even heroin and meth. Raised by an alcoholic father and introduced to drinking at 13, she later turned to weed, cocaine and acid during her teens and early twenties. Her story includes serious suicide attempts, a turbulent marriage, and a despe
Alyson Stoner & Correy O'Neal | Sibling Trauma, Estrangement, & Recovery Reconnection
What happens when two sisters face the same trauma but walk completely different paths to healing? In this deeply moving episode of Recovery Cast, host Brittani Baynard sits down with Alyson Stoner and her sister Correy O’Neal for a raw, emotional, and inspiring conversation about addiction recovery, childhood abuse, family trauma, and the long road to rebuilding trust.Find addiction and mental he
Adriana Sansam | Grief after Her Husband’s Accidental Overdose, Navigating Loss & Trauma
In this mental health & addiction recovery story, Adriana Sansam shares how her husband’s four‑year sober streak ended in relapse and fatal accidental overdose — and how she chose to stay “just for today” so she can stay sober for her children and rebuild their family life.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Adriana: https://www.instagram.com
Caitlyn Boardman | From Alcoholism, BPD & Eating Disorder to Sobriety, Meditation & Therapy
Trigger Warning:In this episode, we talk about experiences of abuse and self-harm. These topics can be difficult to hear, so please take care of yourself and listen at your own pace. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline anytime.Caitlyn Boardman shares a mental health & addiction recovery story of early alcohol use
Courtney Anderson | From High-Functioning Alcoholism to Therapy & Sober Coaching
Courtney Anderson’s addiction recovery story sheds light on what it means to live as a high-functioning drinker — appearing to “have it all together” while secretly battling alcohol dependence. In this episode, the sober coach shares 10 key lessons from her sobriety journey and how she finally escaped the moderation trap for lasting freedom.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: ht
Suzanne Warye | From Postpartum OCD & Blackout Drinking to Sober Mom Life Advocacy
Suzanne Warye’s addiction recovery story explores her journey from high-functioning binge drinking to building a sober life rooted in authenticity. She shares the hidden dangers of mommy wine culture, her struggles with postpartum OCD, and the healing power of choosing sobriety—before hitting rock bottom.Find alcohol treatment near you: https://recovery.com/condition/alcohol/Find OCD treatment nea
Alyson Stoner | From Child Stardom, Eating Disorders & Trauma to CBT & Somatic Therapy Healing
Former child star Alyson Stoner opens up about eating disorders, anxiety, and the trauma of growing up in Hollywood. This mental health & addiction recovery story explores their journey from overwork and disordered eating to therapy, sobriety, and becoming a mental health advocate.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Alyson: https://www.instag
Lauren Welch | From Wine Addiction & Postpartum Anxiety to Therapy & the Sober Curious Society
In this addiction recovery story, salon owner & recovery advocate Lauren Welch opens up about her struggles with alcohol, postpartum anxiety, grief, and the pandemic’s impact on her drinking. She shares how an epic meltdown became the turning point toward sobriety and inspired her to create the Sober Curious Society.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comCon
Kelly U | From Binge Eating, Narcissistic Abuse, & Depression to Healing Through Therapy
This mental health & addiction recovery story with Kelly U dives deep into childhood trauma, binge eating, depression, and her powerful decision to get sober from marijuana in 2020. From navigating a toxic relationship to healing through EMDR therapy, Kelly shares her raw and hopeful journey.Explore mental health and addiction treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Kelly: https://
Kody Green | From Schizophrenia & Drug Addiction to Peer Support & 10 Years of Sobriety
In this powerful mental health & addiction recovery story, Kody Green shares how early symptoms of schizophrenia led to meth addiction, incarceration, and ultimately a life-changing diagnosis. Now sober for 10 years, Kody is a nationally recognized recovery coach and mental health advocate.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Kody: https://www
Kori Leigh | From Alcoholism, Anxiety & Childhood Trauma to 12-Step Sobriety & Faith
This powerful addiction recovery story features Kori Leigh, who opens up about childhood loss, alcohol addiction, abusive relationships, and self-harm. She shares how 12-step recovery, therapy, and spiritual growth led her to sobriety, purpose, and peace after years of chaos.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Kori: https://www.korileigh.com/, ht
Hilary Phelps | From Alcohol Addiction & Depression to Outpatient Care & Holistic Recovery
Hilary Phelps shares her addiction recovery story after a 15-year battle with alcohol, depression, and perfectionism. From high-achieving athlete to struggling with secret drinking and shame, she opens up about her long-term sobriety, healing through 12-step recovery, and building a new life as a recovery advocate and mother. This mental health & addiction recovery story is powerful, honest, a
Zac Clark | From Heroin, Alcohol, & Crack Addiction to Residential Rehab, AA, & Rehab CEO
This is Zac Clark’s raw addiction recovery story—his journey from heroin, alcohol, and crack use to over a decade of sobriety. Zac opens up about childhood experiences, battling a brain tumor, opioid addiction, relapse, and the turning points that led to founding Release Recovery. A powerful mental health and addiction recovery story about hope, resilience, and lasting change.Explore addiction and
Parker Schley | From Alcoholism, Arrests, & Cocaine Use to Rehab & 12-Step Sobriety
In this powerful addiction recovery story, Parker Schley shares his journey from teenage binge drinking, cocaine use, and repeated arrests to finding hope in rehab. After a decade of alcoholism that began at 15, Parker entered treatment in 2025 and embraced a 12-step program. Now 6 months sober, he’s rebuilding relationships, discovering life beyond alcohol, and inspiring others with his vulnerabi
Fausto Castellanos | From Meth & Ecstasy Addiction & PTSD to Recovery Through AA & EMDR Therapy
In this mental health & addiction recovery story, Fausto Castellanos shares his harrowing battle with meth, ecstasy, alcohol, and the trauma behind his substance use. From psych ward holds to becoming “The Hope Dealer,” Fausto opens up about his journey through epilepsy, suicidal thoughts, and eventual recovery.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect
Corey Warren | From Heroin & Alcohol Addiction to AA & Sober Living Founder
Corey Warren’s addiction recovery story begins with heroin use in high school and escalates into daily vodka consumption, an alcohol-induced seizure, and incarceration for armed robbery. After multiple stints in rehab, Corey not only found sobriety but also built Rise Recovery Community to help others. This is a raw and inspiring journey of transformation through accountability, faith, and communi
Tony Hoffman | From Opioid & Meth Addiction to Spirituality, Prison Reform, & Olympic Coaching
This addiction recovery story follows Tony Hoffman’s journey from OxyContin, heroin, and meth use—along with incarceration and homelessness—to becoming an Olympic coach and national speaker. His honesty about mental health, trauma, and redemption offers a message of hope and purpose.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Tony: https://tonyhoffmanspe
Abbey Fickley | From Alcohol & Xanax Addiction to Healing Through AA & Single Motherhood Recovery
This is Abbey Fickley’s addiction recovery story—from early alcohol use in high school to postpartum depression, Xanax, and Percocet abuse that spiraled into IV heroin use and multiple rehab stays. Abbey shares how relapse, jail threats, and a powerful disownment letter led to lasting sobriety, and how she’s now a thriving sober mom, speaker, and advocate.Explore addiction and mental health treatm
Elizabeth Pearson | From Alcohol Addiction, Trauma, & OCD to Healing Through 12-Step Sobriety
Elizabeth Pearson shares her powerful addiction recovery story, detailing her struggles with alcohol, OCD, sexual trauma, and deep depression. From secretive drinking, an abusive relationship, and a near-suicide, she found healing through 12-step recovery, community, and running marathons. A story of transformation, faith, and finding purpose in sobriety.Explore mental health and addiction treatme
Kat Sorensen | From Alcohol & Prescription Pill Addiction to 12-Step Sobriety & Rehab CEO
Kat Sorensen shares her deeply moving addiction recovery story—battling alcohol, cocaine, Xanax, Molly, and Adderall—while climbing the corporate ladder and enduring emotional collapse. Now nearly a decade sober through AA, she’s the CEO of Laguna Shores Treatment Center and founder of Change to Change. A must-hear journey of relapse, surrender, and service.Explore addiction and mental health trea
Gabbie Egan | From Cocaine, Marijuana, & Alcohol Addiction to Faith-Based Recovery & Bipolar Healing
Gabby Egan shares her raw and unfiltered addiction recovery story, from getting pregnant at 13 to battling severe alcohol and marijuana addiction, being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, and finding sobriety after a viral Vegas arrest. This is a powerful mental health & addiction recovery story about redemption, resilience, and healing.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: ht
Ben Fisher | From Alcohol, Opioid, & Suboxone Addiction to AA & Faith Reconnection
Ben Fisher’s addiction recovery story spans decades of secret painkiller abuse, alcoholism, and spiritual struggle—all while leading worship at a church. After a blackout while caring for his infant daughter, Ben’s journey from alcohol, opioid, and Suboxone dependency to becoming a viral recovery advocate began. This is a deeply moving addiction recovery story rooted in faith, music, and second ch
Riley Whelan | From Alcohol & Marijuana Addiction to Sober Living, AA Recovery, & ADHD Healing
In this raw addiction recovery story, Riley Whalen shares her journey through ADHD, alcoholism, marijuana dependency, and academic failure. From a cross-country escape to multiple rehab stints, Riley opens up about how sober living, 12-step programs, and deep personal work helped her reclaim her life—and become a recovery advocate to over 100,000 followers.Explore mental health and addiction treat
Montee Ball | From NFL Stardom & Alcoholism to Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Therapy, and Sobriety
Former NFL running back Montee Ball shares his powerful addiction recovery story—from alcoholism and depression at the height of his football career to sobriety, fatherhood, and mental health advocacy. This is a deeply vulnerable and inspiring journey of healing, relapse prevention, and self-reflection.Find treatment for alcohol addiction near you:https://recovery.com/condition/alcohol/Connect wit
Kristina Padilla | From Cocaine & Meth Addiction to AA, Spiritual Recovery, & Indigenous Leader
Join Kristina Padilla, an indigenous queer leader who overcame cocaine and crank addiction, gang life, rape trauma, and overdose. This raw and honest addiction recovery story shares her path from despair to sobriety, AA fellowship, and spiritual healing.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Kristina Padilla: https://www.instagram.com/kristina577/00
Kate Garn | From Alcohol Addiction, ADHD, & Postpartum Depression to AA, Therapy, & Sobriety
This is Katie Garner’s raw and honest addiction recovery story. She opens up about using alcohol and marijuana to cope with postpartum depression, untreated ADHD, and emotional trauma. From crying out for help to finding connection in women’s AA meetings, Katie’s sobriety journey is a testament to the power of support, motherhood, and inner strength.Explore addiction treatment options: https://rec
Chelsea Ocean | From Loving an Alcoholic & Grieving His Death to Healing & Spiritual Connection
This is Chelsea Ocean’s mental health & addiction recovery story—told through the lens of grief, love, and strength. After losing her husband, a decorated Marine, to alcoholism, Chelsea turned heartbreak into advocacy. She shares the unseen signs of high-functioning addiction, the trauma of emotional abuse, and her journey from enabling to letting go.Explore addiction treatment options: https:
Andrew Barr | From Alcohol & Cocaine Addiction to Intervention, Rehab, & Sober Comedy
Andrew Barr’s addiction recovery story is a raw and honest journey through alcohol and cocaine dependency, the comedy club lifestyle, and a life-changing intervention. In this episode, Andrew opens up about his path to sobriety, navigating shame, and how recovery reshaped both his life and his comedy.Explore addiction treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Andrew: https://www.instagra
Michelle Smith | From Alcohol Addiction, Grief, & Stroke to AA & Faith-Based Recovery
Michelle Smith’s addiction recovery story begins in a picture-perfect life unraveling under the weight of grief, trauma, and alcoholism. From a high-functioning career to child protective services, she shares how sobriety, 12-step recovery, and community brought her back—and how she now helps high-achieving women reclaim their lives. A must-listen mental health & addiction recovery story.Explo
Hunter Michael Shepherd | From Fentanyl & Meth Addiction & Psychosis to Rehab, AA, and Advocacy
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