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Recovery On-Air
by The Crossroads
Recovery On-Air is the official podcast of the Crossroads Addiction Rehabilitation organization. Crossroads is the largest substance abuse treatment organization in the Southwest, with 60 years of proven success. In this podcast, we talk candidly about addiction and recovery with the people who have lived it. In our segment “So What’s Your Story?” we interview addiction survivors and discuss their stories of struggle and triumph. We also interview experts in the field of recovery, as well as host special guest community partners who fight alongside us for a better tomorrow. Prepare to laugh, cry, and feel inspired as we work to break the stigma around addiction and recovery.
Episodes
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From the Battlefield to Breakthrough ft. Durel "Dee" Williams
Host Christin Day sits down with Durel "Dee" Williams — Air Force veteran, Chandler Fire crisis interventionist, VP of the Mental Health America of Arizona board, and founder of Beautiful Wounds Inc. From losing his father to crack cocaine addiction, to 20 years of military service and 17…
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Adam Germroth on Faith, Fitness, and Life After Addiction
What does life after addiction look like? For Adam Germroth (@AdamGermroth), it means rebuilding relationships, growing a business, finding purpose in fitness, and helping others see what's possible. In Episode 168 of Recovery On Air, host Christin Day sits down with Adam for an honest…
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Colby Love on Recovery, Family & Finding Purpose
Colby Love once attended a recovery meeting while she was in jail. She didn’t expect the woman speaking that day to have such an impact on her life. Now, Colby and our host, Christin Day, bring recovery meetings into jails to share hope with others. ❤️ In this episode, Colby talks openly about...
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Jaron Stanton: Recovery, Faith & Finding Yourself
Host Christin Day sits down with Jaron Stanton for a real conversation about recovery, relapse, treatment, faith, therapy, and finding purpose beyond addiction. Jaron shares openly about his experience with alcohol, early sobriety, relapse, and finally entering treatment. He also discusses the...
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Jamie Humphrey: No Lost Causes
In Episode 165 of Recovery On Air, host Christin Day sits down with Jamie Humphrey for an honest, heartfelt conversation about addiction, relapse, grief, faith, recovery, and the power of being loved through the moments when you cannot yet love yourself. Jamie shares how early experiences of...
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A father should never have to bury his child
In Episode 164 of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Juan Avalos, founder of Dads Against Bluez, for an honest conversation about addiction, incarceration, fatherhood, faith, grief, and recovery. Juan shares the heartbreaking story behind Dads Against Bluez. He talks about growing…
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From the Streets to Service: Pastor Eric B.’s Recovery Story
In Episode 163, host Christin Day sits down with Pastor Eric B. for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, incarceration, faith, homelessness, and the power of turning pain into purpose. Originally from Las Vegas, Eric shares how substance use began early, leading to years of street life,...
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Lindy Somers on Addiction, Motherhood, Loss, and Finding Purpose in Recovery
This Friday on Recovery On Air, host Christin Day sits down with Lindy Somers for a raw, honest, and inspiring conversation about addiction, motherhood, loss, treatment, and the powerful work of rebuilding a life in recovery. Lindy shares her journey from growing up around addiction and becoming…
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Mattias & Sofia Voltaire’s Recovery Journey from Sweden to Arizona
In Episode 161 of Recovery On Air, host Christin Day welcomes Mattias and Sofia Voltaire from Sweden for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, treatment, family, and building a life beyond substance use. Mattias and Sofia share their individual journeys into recovery, how they met...
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Andrea Northup, Faith, Community, and the 27 Collab Vision for 27th Ave
Transforming a neighborhood starts with people who refuse to give up on it. In Episode 160 of Recovery On Air, Andrea Northup, Assistant Director of State & Community Relations and leader with 27 Collab, shares how a corridor once known as “the Blade” along 27th Avenue in Phoenix is being...
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Brother Ray – From Meth, Prison, and Fentanyl to Faith, Family, and a Calling to Serve
Brother Ray grew up in the rough corridors of Phoenix surrounded by addiction, violence, and instability, with parents cycling in and out of prison and a childhood marked by foster care, chaos, and survival. As a teenager he dropped out of school, started selling meth, and was pulled deeper into...
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David Bock on Recovery, Outreach, and the Power of Lived Experience
In this episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with David Bock for an honest and inspiring conversation about addiction, recovery, faith, music, and the work of meeting people where they are. David shares his story of growing up with chaos, trauma, and instability, how music…
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From Eating Disorder and Addiction to Healing and Community: Karina Chandler on Trauma, Recovery, and Redefining Her Life
In this episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with therapist and trail runner Karina Chandler for a powerful, honest conversation about childhood trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and what long-term recovery can really look like. Karina shares growing up in a tiny farm town…
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From Foster Care to Freedom: Estil Wallace on Trauma, Faith, and Long Term Sobriety
From Foster Care to Freedom: Estil Wallace on Trauma, Faith, and Long Term Sobriety In this episode of Recovery on Air, we sit down with Estil Wallace for a powerful conversation about trauma, faith, and what long term sobriety really looks like. From foster care and generational alcoholism to 22...
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Detective Matt Shay, Fentanyl, Meth & “Legal” Kratom
Fentanyl, meth, and ‘gas station heroin’ are changing the drug landscape in Phoenix and across Maricopa County—and too many families are getting blindsided. In this episode, Detective Matt Shay from the Maricopa County Drug Suppression Task Force joins us to expose what’s really on our streets…
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Terry Murphy From Addiction to Advocacy: 35 Years of Sobriety
Terry Murphy’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible—no matter how far someone has fallen. From early childhood trauma and addiction at age 12 to overdose, prison, and rebuilding his life, Terry shares how faith, family, and a strong recovery program transformed everything. He...
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From Heroin and Homelessness to Sober CEO | Wade’s Story
Wade grew up an upper middle class baseball kid in Minnesota, but after a family divorce and discovering opiates in high school, his life spiraled into heroin addiction. He lost his fiancée, cycled through treatment, detoxes, and homelessness in Arizona, and hit rock bottom both on the streets…
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From Prison to Purpose - How God Saved Michael Bills from Meth Addiction
Recovery on Air presents a Phoenix native who went from crack cocaine at 13, prison at 23, and IV meth addiction to 16+ years of sobriety through faith in God. After losing his baby brother to SIDS and growing up surrounded by addiction, Michael’s life spiraled until a 2009 arrest became his...
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Finding True Love: Shannon Lee Hayes on Addiction, Faith, and Freedom
In this powerful episode, Shannon Lee Hayes gets brutally honest about her journey through alcoholism and drug addiction, from shoplifting on graduation day and getting a DUI to losing custody of her kids, cycling through abusive relationships, and ending up in a trap house before drug court and...
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Meth, Trap Houses, and a Miracle: How Lee Begay Found Her Purpose
Lee Begay was a loving mom and successful dental professional whose life slowly unraveled as alcohol and drugs took over. What began as “just having fun” turned into DUIs, domestic violence, meth and heroin, trap houses, and the heartbreaking decision to let others raise her children so they…
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Lee Yaiva, Hopi Leader
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lee Yaiva, a proud Hopi leader from the Village of Soongopavi, who shares his journey from homelessness and substance abuse to becoming a nationally recognized CEO and advocate. Grounded in his identity and driven by purpose, Lee speaks openly about...
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Jared Blaine and Music Therapy
In Episode 148 of Recovery On-Air, Jared Blaine shares how he rebuilt his life by turning pain into purpose through music and the freedom of the open road. What began as a struggle with sobriety became a powerful journey of healing, where writing music and riding motorcycles gave him a new way to...
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Barbara Brown: A Voice for Recovery
In this episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Barbara Brown, publisher of Together AZ, a monthly newspaper dedicated to connecting people with recovery resources across Arizona. Since its launch in 1991, when addiction and mental health were rarely talked about openly,...
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Marci Cagen: Healing and Transformation
In this episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Marci Cagen, whose journey is a powerful story of redemption and spiritual transformation. After escaping addiction and an abusive relationship in her early twenties, Marci made the courageous choice to seek help — a decision…
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Kim Hardin: Community Liaison
Our very own Kimberly Hardin, Community Liaison for Crossroads, sits down with host Christin Day from Recovery On Air for a powerful and heartfelt conversation. Kim opens up about the deep pain of losing her ex-husband, the father of her three children, to cirrhosis of the liver and the strength…
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Cheyenne Martinez: Story of Hope
This episode is one you don’t want to miss. Host Christin Day had the honor of sitting down with Cheyenne Martinez, a powerful woman from the Hopi Tribe, whose story is the definition of resilience, redemption, and hope. Cheyenne shares her journey from being addicted to meth to becoming a...
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Kenneth McKinley: Childhelp
In this episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Kenneth McKinley of Childhelp, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Arizona, Childhelp has spent decades providing advocacy, prevention programs, treatment...
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Tom Fay: Integrity in Recovery
Today on Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Tom Fay, founder of Gambit Recovery and a national advocate for ethical sober living. After years lost in addiction and surviving a life-altering suicide attempt, Tom got sober in 2010 and never looked back. What started as personal...
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Carrie Masters: Keep Moving Forward
This week on Recovery On-Air, we sit down with Carrie Masters, CEO of St. Joseph the Worker, whose life story is a powerful testament to resilience and forward momentum. Raised in a home impacted by addiction and hardship, Carrie faced overwhelming challenges early in life including being left to...
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Gordon James: From PR Pro to Recovery Advocate
In this powerful episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Gordon James, a seasoned PR professional and the founder of his own PR company. A company that Crossroads now works with. Gordon shares his inspiring story of struggling with alcohol during a time when heavy drinking…
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Brian Mckew: AA Fellowship
Brian McKew has been sober since April 10, 1994, a milestone that reflects more than three decades of commitment to recovery, growth, and service. On Recovery on Air, Brian shares his personal journey to offer hope and insight, emphasizing the lasting role of fellowship, recovery literature,...
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Finding Gratitude After Tragedy with Jason Schechterle
In this deeply inspiring episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Jason Schechterle, a retired Phoenix police officer whose life was forever changed in an unimaginable way. On March 26, 2001, Jason’s patrol car was struck at high speed and burst into flames, leaving him with...
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Jaron Lyle: Redefining Sobriety
In this uplifting episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with online personality Jaron Lyle to talk about his journey through addiction and into sobriety. Jaron shares how getting sober didn’t mean losing his personality. In fact, it helped him find it. Through TikTok, Instagram,...
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Angelo Lopez: Street Life to Life of Service
Host Christin Day sits down with Angelo Lopez, who found himself caught up in the legal system at a very young age, turning 18 in a juvenile detention center. While locked up, Angelo found an escape through books and education, learning all he could about psychology, philosophy, and more. He…
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Jesse Messer: Change is Possible
In this inspiring episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin sits down with Jesse Messer, who shares his incredible journey from incarceration to recovery. With the help of the Second Chance Program, Jesse found sobriety while behind bars and has since turned his life around in remarkable ways....
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Ian Day: Everlasting Ink
In this heartfelt episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin sits down with her husband, Ian Day, to dive deep into his journey from small-town dreams to the challenges of addiction. Ian shares how his athletic aspirations were derailed by drugs and alcohol, and how he eventually found a new path…
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Erin Dolby: Survival Mode
In this powerful episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Erin Dolby, a former Ms. Arizona whose life took a devastating turn when addiction pulled her far from the world of pageants and into survival mode. Erin opens up about the painful realities of her addiction, including...
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Daniel Busch: Love After Lockup and Addiction
Host Christin sits down with Daniel Busch, star of the hit TV show Love After Lockup, to discuss his journey through addiction, his struggles to maintain a relationship while in the midst of his battle, and the powerful transformation he’s experienced since getting sober. Daniel opens up about…
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Jason Keller: Attorney at Large
In this eye-opening episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin sits down with Jason Keller, an attorney whose battle with addiction led him down a dangerous path. One that ultimately landed him in a jail cell for bringing drugs to inmates. Jason shares his remarkable story of self-destruction, the...
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Tony Johnson: Choosing Recovery
In this powerful episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin sits down with Tony Johnson for an emotional and deeply honest conversation about his journey to sobriety. Tony opens up about the trials and tribulations that led him to finally make the life-changing decision to get sober. From the...
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Sheriff Sheridan: Law Enforcement & the Impact of Addiction
Host Christin sits down with Jerry Sheridan, the Sheriff of Maricopa County in Arizona, to discuss the intersection of substance abuse, mental health, and law enforcement. Sheriff Sheridan shares his unique perspective on how addiction often intersects with the criminal justice system and how...
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Peggy Hernandez: A Mother’s Mission to Fight Fentanyl Overdoses
In this powerful episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin sits down with Peggy Hernandez, founder of J&M, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the devastating impact of fentanyl overdoses. Peggy’s journey is one of heartbreak, resilience, and unwavering commitment to making a...
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Ashley and Bex: Bringing Yoga to Prisons & Healing Through Laughter
Host Christin Day sits down with Bex Cox and Ashley Walton for an unforgettable conversation. The trio shares laughs, jokes, and deep stories, as Ashley opens up about her own recovery journey and the powerful role yoga has played in her life. Together, they dive into the incredible work they’re...
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Going Visual with Brock Bevell | The Fentanyl Project
Our very first visual episode! Host Christin sits down with Brock Bevell, a former police officer whose life changed after an on-duty accident led to addiction. Now in recovery, Brock shares his journey and his mission through The Fentanyl Project—where he connects with addicts on the streets,...
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Bex Cox: Finding Healing Through Yoga
Bex shares the deep challenges she faced growing up — including loss, pain, and the search for purpose — and how those experiences ultimately led her toward a life in recovery. Through the 12 Steps, yoga, and holistic healing practices, Bex found a new path to peace and purpose. Now a certified...
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Robyn Cascketta: Turning Pain Into Purpose
Christin sits down with Robyn, a woman who has turned her childhood trauma into a powerful force for good. Robyn's early years were filled with immense pain and hardship, but through resilience, therapy, and self-compassion, she has rebuilt her life. Today, she’s living a life of calm and peace,...
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Patricia Plum
At just 17, Patricia Plum’s life changed forever. Under the influence, she ran a stop sign — and a tragic accident claimed a life. Charged as an adult, she spent 6 years in prison. 💔➡️💪 But that wasn’t the end of her story. Today, Patricia is a licensed social worker who has turned her pain…
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Jane Gordon: Rock Recovery
Christin and Jane sit down to discuss how rock music can be instrumental in the journey of addiction recovery. After experiencing the loss of her son due to alcoholism, Jane started Rock Recovery Charities, which specializes in a range from music therapy programs at treatment facilities to...
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Cassie Henricks: Dangers of Isolation
Christin and Cassie sit down to talk about a trials and tribulations of drug use at an early age. What began as experimentation soon became isolation—and then darkness. In this powerful conversation, she shares how her parents’ divorce, early exposure to substances, and years of struggle shaped…
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Kristin Kline: Convicted Comeback
In this episode, Christin sits down with Kristin Kline, founder of Convicted Comeback—a fitness-based movement that’s transforming lives inside Arizona’s jails. Kristin shares her incredible journey through addiction, incarceration, and ultimately recovery, and how she discovered fitness as a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Recovery On-Air is the official podcast of the Crossroads Addiction Rehabilitation organization. Crossroads is the largest substance abuse treatment organization in the Southwest, with 60 years of proven success. In this podcast, we talk candidly about addiction and recovery with the people who have lived it. In our segment “So What’s Your Story?” we interview addiction survivors and discuss their stories of struggle and triumph. We also interview experts in the field of recovery, as well as host special guest community partners who fight alongside us for a better tomorrow. Prepare to laugh, cry, and feel inspired as we work to break the stigma around addiction and recovery.
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