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98 episodes
since Oct. 9, 2023
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Quitting alcohol or drugs can feel like getting your life back—until you realize the obsession hasn’t disappeared; it’s simply shifted to something else. In this episode, we explore addiction switching, cross-addiction, and how to recognize when a seemingly healthy habit starts running your life. W…

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Relapse rarely starts with a drink or a drug. It often begins with isolation, racing thoughts, and the decision not to reach out. In this conversation, we take a closer look at sponsorship in 12-step recovery and how one phone call, made early enough, can change the outcome. We break down the basic…
Guilt has a way of following us, and the harder we try to numb it, the louder it becomes. When we act against our conscience, the pain can fuel a cycle of shame, isolation, and addiction. We explore how that cycle plays out—from remorse to reaching for relief through substances or unhealthy behavio…
The fastest way to stall your progress is to constantly chase something new—new plans, hacks, shortcuts, or reasons the basics don’t apply to you. The better approach is simple: do what works. A jiu-jitsu lesson makes the point: a technique either works under resistance or it doesn’t. Sobriety is n…
Gratitude is easy when life is going well. But what happens when your mind is racing, life feels overwhelming, and you want to isolate? On Stephen’s birthday, we revisit his darkest day—November 11, 2004—when relapse had taken nearly everything from him. He shares how a desperate prayer and a decis…
Victoria shares the raw and deeply relatable story of growing up with a father in active addiction—from cocaine use to prescription painkillers during the opioid crisis—and the lasting impact it had on her family, relationships, and sense of safety. We talk about the stigma and silence families exp…
Problem drinking or drug use often starts subtly—more days, more excuses, and more bargaining. In this episode, Steven T. Ginsburg and Steve Coughran discuss unmanageability as a simple way to recognize a problem before reaching a dramatic “bottom.” We explore the “yet” trap—“I haven’t lost my job …
“Half measures availed us nothing” captures a powerful truth about recovery: trying to do sobriety halfway can keep old patterns alive. In this episode, we explore what “no half measures” really means and why lasting recovery requires fully engaging in the program—not just the parts that feel comfo…
Someone enters detox thinking, “I can’t believe I ended up here.” That moment of fear, regret, and honesty is often where recovery begins. Steve Coughran sits down with Stephen T. Ginsburg, founder of Restore Detox Centers, to discuss the conversations that happen when someone gets sober and begins…
A small mistake shouldn’t be fatal—but with today’s methamphetamine and fentanyl supply, it can be. We discuss the rise of high-purity, low-cost meth, the growing risk of fentanyl contamination, and why even casual experimentation can quickly become life-threatening. We also examine polysubstance u…
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