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Recovery Matters! Podcast — 220 episodes

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From Addiction to Transformation Kitchen | Chason Forehand on Recovery & Second Chances

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Bestselling Author Paige Dearth on Trauma, Addiction & Finding Hope

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Making Sobriety Stick: Stephanie Hazard on Recovery Coaching & Real Support

4

38 Years in Recovery and Still Learning How to Stay Connected: Phil Valentine Returns (Part 2)

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Recovery, Ego, and Letting Go of Control: Phil Valentine Returns (Part 1)

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“He Took Me on a Date… to an NA Meeting”

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“If It Kept Working… I’d Still Be Using” | From Addiction to PhD

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Grieving My Brother While He Was Still Alive | A Sister’s Perspective

9

I Honestly Hate Being Sober” – A Gen Z Recovery Story

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She Got Sober at 18… Then Her Son Became Addicted

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He Was Sober on Weekdays — Drunk on Weekends

12

Recovery Beyond Sobriety: Healing Trauma Through Breathwork

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I lost my gratitude. I stopped doing the things that kept me clean — and I relapsed

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Men Don’t Cry

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Struggling to Stay Sober During the Holidays? This Hotline Helps

16

Why Addiction and Unhealthy Relationships Often Go Together

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How Michael Strahan’s Daughter Inspired Tony’s Turning Point in Recovery

18

Imagine Getting Drunk From Food — Inside the Nightmare of Auto Brewery Syndrome

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Numbing the Pain: Unfinished Grief and Recovery

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My Mother Handed Me Heroin, My Father Showed Me the Needle

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From the Streets to Barnes & Noble: How Addiction Led to Recovery and Purpose

22

The Gas Station Drug That Hooked Me: My Kratom Addiction Story

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I Woke Up on an Old Wooden Floor—and Finally Faced My Addiction

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Resetting My Sobriety Date Was the Hardest Thing I’ve Done

25

Wild Ride To Sobriety: A Transformation from Drunken Oblivion to Profound Clarity

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Rehab at 13, Homeless at 18, Sober Today

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3 Deaths. 1 Miracle. A Recovery Story You Need to Hear

28

From $70K Gambling Highs to Substance Use Struggles

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The Overlooked Cocaine Crisis in Addiction Treatment

30

Boxing Champion’s Fight Against Gambling Addiction: Elizabeth Thielen's Recovery Story

31

The Good Little Drug Lord: Shawn’s True Story of Addiction and Redemption

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“I Didn’t Think I’d Make It” — 25 Rehabs and a New Life at 22

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Facing 65 Counts—Burglaries, Larcenies, Possession—He Committed To Sobriety

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How Gambling and Alcohol Nearly Cost Him Everything: A Dual Recovery Story

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He Wanted to Help Others with Addiction—Before Starting His Own Recovery

36

Six Months Sober After Fentanyl:One Day at a Time

37

Fear of Leaving Your Pet Behind? How Pawsitive Recovery Supports Your Recovery Journey

38

The Chemsex Survivor Empowering LGBTQIA+ Recovery

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One Year Sober After Hitting the Lowest Point in Her Life

40

Redefining Recovery: Carter Graves on Managed Meth Use and Harm Reduction

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I Manipulated My Way to 36 Simultaneous Prescriptions

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Advocating for Recovery | Recovery Day at the Connecticut State Capitol

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Surviving a Gunshot Wasn’t His Turning Point—Recovery Was

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Hope Needs Help: Supporting Our Recovery Centers

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He Thought He’d Die in Addiction. Now He’s Helping Others Live..

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My Life on PCP: Escaping a Life of Addiction

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Grieving My Son’s Death Led to Xanax Addiction

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Addiction Was a Family Tradition—Until I Walked Away

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I Didn’t Know How to Be Sober. I Didn’t Know How to Be Me.

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Addiction Without Trauma: When Simple Enjoyment Spirals into an Unexpected Battle

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Overdose Shut Down His Heart 3 Times- Addiction Nearly Killed Him

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15 Overdoses & Living in a Porta-Potty: Skinny Vinny's Addiction Recovery Story

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I Couldn’t Handle Losing My Mom—So I Numbed the Pain With Pills

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4 DUIs, Blackouts & Rock Bottom—Escaping Alcoholism for a Life in Recovery

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I Didn’t Choose Recovery—It Found Me

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2 Years Clean from Addiction: The Ugly, The Beautiful, and The Real

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I Fell in Love with the Numb Feeling: Escaping the Comfort That Hid My Pain

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Can Addiction Be Conquered? These Two Moms Prove It's Possible

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I Broke FREE from Addiction at 21 and Found Recovery!

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Behind the Scenes: A Family's Journey Through a Loved One's Addiction

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From Addiction to the Ring | How Kickboxing Saved Rich St Pierre's Life and Built His Recovery

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From Criminal Impersonation to Addiction Recovery Champion | John’s Remarkable Turnaround

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Introducing Stacy Charpentier | CCAR's New Executive Director

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I Was Addicted, Abandoned, and Alone – But Recovery Saved Me

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Homeless With A Home | My 38 Year Battle With Addiction And Finding Recovery

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How COVID Shaped My Addiction Recovery

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TODAY Is A GREAT Day To Be In Recovery!

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Losing It All: Jillian’s Fight to Rebuild After Addiction Took Her Children

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Escaping the Grip of Crack

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From Methadone to Mentorship

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Rewriting Her Future: Betzy's Tale of Overcoming Addiction and Finding Faith

72

Strings of Sobriety: Sam's Path to Recovery Through Music

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Broken Open: What Painkillers Taught Me About Life and Recovery w/ William Cope Moyers

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How Alcohol Took Over My Life and How I Found My Way Back

75

Breaking the Chains: Joe's Journey from Addiction and Incarceration to Inspiring Recovery Advocate

76

Tommy Rosen on the Role of Medication in Addiction Treatment

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Reducing the Harm | Harm Reduction Discussion

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Meth: My Daily Bread For The Last 19 Years | Recovery Story

79

Injured At Work: James' Battle with Prescription Meds & Alcohol (Recovery Journey)

80

From Gang President to Addiction Recovery Mentor | The Power of Recovery Coaching

81

Honesty in Healing: Jake’s Path to True Recovery

82

My Wake-Up Call Came in Prison | A Conversation on Addiction

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"God Did For Me What I Couldn't Do For Myself": A Powerful Story of Addiction and Hope

84

From Darkness to Light: A Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

85

I Didn't Think I Belonged: How Recovery Helped Me Embrace My Identity

86

Cancer Warriors: Finding Strength in Community & Self-Care

87

Facing Cancer Again: A Real and Raw Conversation

88

Journey through Recovery: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Davila

89

Conversations on Recovery: An Open Discussion with Kevin Connelli

90

Self-Detoxification and the Road to Sobriety

91

From Prison to Transformation: Jesse's Journey of Recovery and Redemption

92

Turning Advocacy into Action: Randy Anderson's Journey from Recovery to Reform

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The Power of Mentorship in Recovery

94

Renegade Recovery: Embracing Diverse Paths to Healing

95

The Importance of Harm Reduction: A Conversation with Corri Mercy

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Recovery Movie Meetups | Ted Perkins

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Recovery from Addiction: The Importance of Community and Evidence-Based Practices

98

Powerlessness Over Alcohol: Taylor's Story of Acceptance and Recovery

99

Finding Your True Self in Sobriety, Even When Your Partner Doesn't Support your Recovery

100

Navigating Addiction, Trauma, and the Quest for Visibility

101

Tiffany's Harrowing Journey through Addiction and Resilience | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 121

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Shaun Weiss, The Mighty Ducks Star, Shares His Inspiring Story of Recovery | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 120

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Chelsea's Journey to Sobriety and Mental Health Wellness | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 119

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Finding Redemption: Overcoming Addiction and Violence | Ryan Sims | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 118

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Exploring Addiction and Recovery through Storytelling and Acting | Bob Lo Bue | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 117

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TikTok Famous to Suicide Prevention Champion | Rex ShadesEagle | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 116

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Healing Childhood Trauma and Navigating Addiction: A Journey to Sobriety with Rob Decker | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 115

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From Struggle to Strength: Phil Valentine's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 114

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Overcoming Addiction and Finding a New Path: A Journey of Recovery with TJ | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 113

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From Innocence to Addiction: Jack's Journey with Alcoholism | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 112

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Conversation with Parents of Teen Struggling with Substance Use | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 111

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The Healing Power of Touch | Nanette Ginse | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 110

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Building a Recovery Community In The UK | Calliese Conner | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 109

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Discovering the Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga with Mukta Kaur Khalsa | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 108

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Bringing Families Into The Recovery Conversation | Kate Duffy | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 107

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Longtime Recovery Community Center Volunteer Tyrone Johnson | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 106

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From the Streets of the South Bronx to a Life of Sobriety | Connie Pacheco | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 105

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From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction | Mary Beth O'Connor | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 104

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Life After Prison: Staying Sober and Starting Fresh | Juan Pagan Rivera | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 103

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Tina Perry's Journey of Overcoming Addiction and Starting a Nonprofit to Help Others | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 102

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Recovery Reiki |Tara Moreno-Wallen | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 101

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Sound Healing | Kelvin Young | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 100

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Psychedelic-Assisted Recovery | Mark Guckel | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 99

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Addiction, Tragedy and Recovery | Liz Torres | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 98

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Inspiring People To Inspire People | Mike Fiore | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 97

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Healing From Childhood Trauma- Rex ShadesEagle | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 96

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Recovery Allies | Alison Webb | Recovery Matters Podcast | Ep. 95

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Acceptance, Empowerment, Self-compassion, and Sustainable Recovery Plans | Cini Shaw | Recovery Matters Podcast

129

My Visual Impairment Led to Low Self-Esteem, Which Led to Substance Use | Charlie Collins

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Angela Mallette | Deep Systemic Change Within the Addiction Recovery Community

131

Jordan Goldberg talks Harm Reduction and Medication-Assisted Treatment

132

Joe Powell | Trauma and Addiction in Show Business

133

Ashley Riley | Collegiate Recovery Program

134

John Hamilton | Harm Reduction

135

Jesse Heffernan of Helios Addiction Recovery Services | Recovery Matters Podcast

136

Ariel Britt | Recovery Matters Podcast

137

The Pathways to Recovery: Art Therapy as a Multiple Path to Recovery w/ Lisa Hope | Recovery Matters Podcast

138

Nell Hurley | Hurley Health | Recovery Matters Podcast

139

Andre Johnson of Detroit Recovery Project Inc. | Recovery Matters Podcast

140

Don Coyhis of White Bison-Wellbriety Movement (Part 2) | Recovery Matters Podcast

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Don Coyhis of White Bison-Wellbriety Movement | Recovery Matters Podcast

142

Coping With Loss | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 80

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Lionel Harris| Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 79

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Liz Torres | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 78

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Craig Orzel | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 77

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Keith Sawyer | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 76

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Rashad's Alcohol Recovery Journey | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 74

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A Promise to Jordan | Lisa Gray |Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 73

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Dennis Berry of 'Life Mastery School' | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 72

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Multiple Pathways To Recovery w/ Adrienne Miller and Mary Beth O'Connor | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 71

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Spiritual Alignment | Barbara Mcclane | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 70

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Wrestling with Mental Health | Travis Caouette | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 69

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The Real Geraldo Rivera | Recovery Matters! Episode 68

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The OxyContin Trap: From Pain Relief to Addiction | Recovery Matters! Episode 67

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My Gastric Bypass Surgery Journey | Recovery Matters! Episode 66 ft. Stacy Charpentier

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Breaking Free: Matthew's Battle and Triumph Over Marijuana Addiction

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Phil and Sandy "Faith & Spirituality"

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Bill Stauffer

159

Jason Sirois

160

Ruth Riddick

161

Rich Walsh

162

My Dog Saved Me from Suicide: Jamie’s Fight for Recovery

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Sizzling Success: The Rise of Bear's BBQ from the Ashes of Addiction w/ Jamie McDonald

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Robert Ashford's Vision for Inclusive Recovery

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Husband and Wife Navigate Through Addiction

166

Daryl McGraw: From Addiction to Activism

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Jewish Faith Meets Recovery: Rabbi Ilan on Healing and Community

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Trey Laird

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CrossFit to Crossroads: Leigh's Unique Road to Sobriety and Strength

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Surviving a Shotgun Blast: Michael's Unbelievable Path to Addiction Recovery

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Maysha's Fight Against Addiction and Cancer

172

From McDonald's Bathroom to Recovery Hero

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From Shame to Strength: Confronting Bulimia and Food Addiction

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Addiction and Academics: Building Recovery-Friendly College Campuses

175

Homeless, Addicted, and Nearly Dead: How Domenick Found Recovery

176

Half Dead at Birth, Fully Alive in Recovery: A Powerful Story of Addiction and Redemption

177

Greg Williams: From Anonymous People to Generation Found - A Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

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The Power of Physical Fitness in Recovery: Scott Strode of The Phoenix

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Don Fertman’s Subway Success, Sobriety, and Redemption – As Seen on Undercover Boss

180

From Straight-Edge Rebellion to Addiction’s Grip: Zach’s Fight for Recovery

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From Bar Exam to Behind Bars: Brian's Journey of Addiction and Redemption

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Restoration Begins at the Shore: Kevin's Path to Environmental and Personal Recovery

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In The Helping Business

184

Time With Dr. Haner Hernández

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45 Years In Recovery From Alcohol Addiction

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A New Way To Live

187

I Escaped an 11-Year Nightmare of Abuse and Addiction – Finding Freedom in Recovery

188

Surviving Generational Addiction: Cathy's Journey to Recovery

189

The Power of Acceptance and Gratitude in Long-Term Recovery

190

Solution to Solvent

191

I Kept Trying

192

Recovery As Adventure

193

Living Our Truth

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Rediscovering Our Happy

195

Under the Mask

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Plan to Provide Hope

197

Ghostly To Grateful

198

Darkness Into Light

199

A Place for Allies

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A Life Worth Living

201

A Spring of Hope

202

Still A Good Coach

203

"Live" From Nairobi

204

Codependency!

205

Where I Need To Be

206

Learning How To Live

207

The Little Red Bird

208

Trail Talk Pt. 2

209

Trail Talk Pt. 1

210

Cancer Sucks.

211

The Creative Element

212

A Young Man's Journey

213

The Things We Carry

214

Marriage, Recovery, and Magic Carpets.

215

Training Recovery Coaches

216

A Lifetime Recovery Advocate.

217

Surfing and Spirituality

218

12-Step Recovery, Multiple Pathways, and Recovery Coaching

219

What Is CCAR?

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Building Bridges: Connecting Communities Through Recovery