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American Recovery | PragerU

American Recovery | PragerU

PragerU 10 Episodes Aug 24, 2026

American Recovery is a PragerU podcast hosted by Aaron Prager. In each episode, guests share personal stories of overcoming addiction, trauma, and other difficult life struggles. The series focuses on the journey toward transformation, healing, and recovery. It offers an inspirational look at how people can move forward after hardship.

Episodes

Having a Spiritual Awakening | American Recovery | PragerU
Having a Spiritual Awakening | American Recovery | PragerU Aug 24, 2026 3809 She had a DUI published in the local newspaper. She was suicidal at the end of her drinking. She's been sober for 24 years — and now she's a Senior White House Adviser for Addiction and Recovery. Kathryn Burgum — former First Lady of North Dakota, founder of Recovery Reinvented, and Co-Chair of the White House Great American Recovery Initiative alongside RFK Jr. — joins Aaron Prager for one of th
Improving A Conscious Connection: How Prayer and Meditation Overcomes Anxiety | American Recovery | PragerU
Improving A Conscious Connection: How Prayer and Meditation Overcomes Anxiety | American Recovery | PragerU Jul 20, 2026 4072 He grew up in foster care with a schizoaffective mother, and a father in prison. He was selling heroin out of his grandmother's house. Today he's 17 years sober and runs a recovery program in LA. Chris Howard is a substance abuse counselor, interventionist, and certified case manager who has spent over a decade helping people get sober at Ethos Recovery — the same program that helped save his lif
How To Self ‘Spot Check’ with Dave Landau | American Recovery | PragerU
How To Self ‘Spot Check’ with Dave Landau | American Recovery | PragerU Jun 21, 2026 4135 He was arrested 13 times. Had 4 DUIs. Woke up driving on the freeway. And still found a way back. Comedian Dave Landau joins Aaron Prager on American Recovery for one of the most raw, honest—and surprisingly funny—conversations about addiction, trauma, and redemption you'll ever hear. Dave grew up in a household shaped by his mother's bipolar disorder and watching his father, a Vietnam veteran,
Making Amends the Right Way with Dr. Stephen Marmer | American Recovery | PragerU
Making Amends the Right Way with Dr. Stephen Marmer | American Recovery | PragerU May 14, 2026 3901 What’s the real difference between saying “I’m sorry” and making amends? In this episode, Aaron Prager sits down with psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr. Stephen Marmer to break down what genuine amends require: truth, empathy, accountability, and repair—not word games or “pseudo apologies.” ▶️ Watch more episodes of American Recovery at: https://l.prageru.com/49MlTfO 🚚 ✨ The Freedom Truck is rol
Removing Character Defects: From Rage & Addiction to Accountability and Peace With Todd Spears | American Recovery  | PragerU
Removing Character Defects: From Rage & Addiction to Accountability and Peace With Todd Spears | American Recovery | PragerU Mar 31, 2026 3847 What happens when your character defects aren’t just “bad habits”… but survival patterns that start destroying everything you love? In this episode of American Recovery, Aaron Prager sits down with Todd Spears (Graham Allen Show / The Hot Seat) to talk about rage, addiction, ego, and the moment Todd hit a breaking point—and chose a different path. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles you can’
Honesty That Heals: Why Secrets Fuel Anxiety (and Openness Matters) | American Recovery | PragerU
Honesty That Heals: Why Secrets Fuel Anxiety (and Openness Matters) | American Recovery | PragerU Mar 5, 2026 4075 Can honesty actually improve anxiety, health, and recovery? Clinical psychologist Dr. Suzette Glasner (UCLA Psychiatry) joins Aaron Prager to break down the science behind honesty, shame, cortisol, relapse, and why secrets keep people stuck. If you’re navigating addiction recovery, anxiety, toxic relationships, or behavioral addictions like gambling—this episode gives practical, evidence-based in
Being Fearless: Taking A Moral Inventory With Damon West | American Recovery | PragerU
Being Fearless: Taking A Moral Inventory With Damon West | American Recovery | PragerU Jan 29, 2026 4580 What if the worst day of your life was actually the day you got rescued?  In this episode of American Recovery, Aaron Prager sits down with author and speaker Damon West—a former Division I quarterback turned meth addict who was sentenced to 65 years in Texas prison… and found freedom long before he ever walked out. Damon shares his life-changing “Coffee Bean” story, why hope is essential, and how
A Decision to Trust: Turning Our Lives Over to God with Josiah O’Neil | American Recovery | PragerU
A Decision to Trust: Turning Our Lives Over to God with Josiah O’Neil | American Recovery | PragerU Jan 7, 2026 3257 Aaron Prager speaks with military veteran Josiah O’Neil about combat trauma, self-medication, and the long road to healing. Josiah shares how he chose to numb the weight of traumatic events during his service—and how consciously choosing faith led him to surrender and renewal. Together, they discuss why belief must be backed by action, how trust in God creates real change, and why surrender isn’t
Faith In A Greater Power: How We Grow Into Belief With Darren Hobbs | American Recovery | PragerU
Faith In A Greater Power: How We Grow Into Belief With Darren Hobbs | American Recovery | PragerU Jan 7, 2026 4313 Aaron Prager sits down with interventionist Darren Hobbs to explore how belief in a higher power can transform any life. Hobbs explains that “coming to believe” is usually a gradual process—not an instant revelation—and that most people grow into faith in God over time. Together, they discuss gratitude, openness, and the hope that emerges when pain pushes us to seek strength beyond ourselves. They
Embracing Powerlessness: Finding Strength in Surrender with Zach Livingston | American Recovery | PragerU
Embracing Powerlessness: Finding Strength in Surrender with Zach Livingston | American Recovery | PragerU Oct 13, 2025 3788 In this episode of American Recovery, host Aaron Prager sits down with Zach Livingston, a recovered addict turned professional interventionist, to discuss the journey from addiction to purpose. Zach shares his raw and inspiring story of powerlessness, unmanageability, and ultimate transformation. He opens up about how admitting his lack of control became the turning point in his recovery and how e

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