Best Narcotics Anonymous Podcasts (2025)

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A lived experience journey exploring fellowship in Narcotics Anonymous with Richie 48:55

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Richie joins Dan to talk about his journey through Narcotics Anonymous and the role that fellowship has played in his recovery. Discussing his journey through addiction and into recovery and how NA helped him. They explore the 12-step programme, the power of peer support, and how NA has provided structure and community in Richie's life. From first …

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He Survived a Near-Death Fall & Found Meaning in the Absurd | Jason Fearn on Comedy, War, & Nihilism 2:16:50

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Send us a text From military drone ops to stand-up comedy, Jason Fearn’s life has been anything but ordinary. In this raw, philosophical, and hilarious episode, Jason opens up about surviving a near-death fall, embracing nihilism, struggling with a speech impediment, and finding freedom in the chaos of comedy. We talk drugs, war, trauma, identity, …

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Jacob’s liver failed, and no one knew why. He was hiding alcohol, and his shame. This is how hope, honesty, and functional medicine saved his life. 39:51

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Send us a text Jacob didn’t think he had a drinking problem—he had a stocked bar, a man cave, and a fridge full of beer. But beneath the surface, his organs were shutting down. What began as casual drinking escalated into secrecy, daily dependence, and health collapse. His liver began to fail. Doctors said palliative care. But a lifeline arrived. T…

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Natural Product Startup: ADHD, Investor Rejection, and Building Without AI with Thomas Hajduk 2:39:45

8d ago2:39:45

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Send us a text Thomas Hajduk was told “no” 73 times before hearing a single “yes.” In this episode, we dive into the emotional, creative, and gritty reality of launching a startup from scratch — without AI, without shortcuts, and without instant success. Thomas — founder of Natura Pine and branding expert behind companies like Starforge, Mythic Tal…

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What are the harms of gambling addiction? What are the lesser known forms of gambling? Hear Sian's story from Beacon Counselling 37:31

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Gambling is something that is advertised, sponsored and known of very well - and is appearing almost everywhere these days. Yet the harms and the consequences of it as an addiction are only more recently getting some of the attention that is much needed. We hear from Sian's journey through recovery from gambling addiction, exploring the similaritie…

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Kerry K 2:33:48

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Kerry is someone who I have a close relationship with for many years. Knowing his story at meeting level and some with the friendship I have with his daughter and granddaughter, I was excited to hear the early details of what he went through and how he ended up in recovery. Send us a text Support the show…

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Sean Hemeon was a drug kingpin turned informant by federal agents . Meth, and the shame of being queer nearly killed him. This is his recovery story. 1:23:09

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Send us a text Sean was interrogated by federal agents. They were asking him to turn informant. And he did. That moment — terrifying, surreal — was the culmination of years spent running from trauma, shame, and addiction. Raised Mormon and queer, Sean lived in silence and meth helped him feel connected and accepted. But it almost killed him. From s…

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What are SMART's Volunteer Support Coordinators? 39:57

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Great question! In a nutshell, Volunteer Support Coordinators (VSCs) are experienced SMART Recovery volunteers dedicated to mentoring and supporting meeting facilitators. VSCs foster a welcoming and accessible environment for local volunteers to build connections and thrive. On this podcast we are joined by three VSCs, each representing a different…

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What is addiction and recovery like as a family member or parent? Hear Babs' experiences & her own story of growth 42:51

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We are joined on this episode of The Recoverist by Babs, who discusses her experiences as a mother supporting her son through addiction and recovery. Giving detail on how it was for both of them on the journey through addiction and the beautiful road into recovery. Babs' journey also leads on down her own path of supporting others in recovery throu…

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How to Stand Out in a Fake World — Noah Susong Tells All 2:22:34

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Send us a text "Be real, or be forgotten." Noah Susong — The Good Vibes Guy — has faced betrayal, heartbreak, and identity shifts, but still chooses to show up with joy, discipline, and purpose. In this honest, funny, and inspiring episode, Noah shares his journey from Waterloo baseball dreams to running his own businesses, the lessons he’s learned…

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Larry E

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Larry gives us a deep account of the drug world from youth to adulthood. He also shares about the ups and downs of relationships and trying to navigate them. This was a fun episode for Josh and I. Send us a text Support the showBy The 4th Step

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Journey 07 - Take 12 Steps In 12 Weeks - Step 10 - Aug 08 2025 58:11

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Send us a text Week ten, Step Ten - Taking the 12 Steps in 12 Weeks. *Page 84 paragraphs 2, 3 * Page 85 paragraphs 1, 2By David G, David G, and friends

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Hailey was dope sick, vomiting blood, and running with gangsters. Today, she’s clean and giving back through haircuts and hope. 42:12

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Send us a text By age 13, Hailey was self-harming. At 16, she was living in a trap house, using meth and heroin, and hiding across the street from her mother’s school. Her addiction escalated to fentanyl, psychosis, and multiple stints in treatment. She once traded a 65-inch TV for a single pill. But when her body started rejecting the drugs, she k…

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From Teen Father to Cage Fighter: Mo’s Journey of Pain, Discipline & Redemption 1:48:39

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Send us a text Mo Oropeza had a stable path ahead—a degree in accounting, a young family, and every reason to play it safe. But instead, he chose to fight—literally. In this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, Mo opens up about becoming a father at 17, navigating broken family dynamics, and why he walked away from corporate life to chase hi…

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Journey 07 - Take 12 Steps In 12 Weeks - Step 9 part 3 - Aug 02 2025 1:06:53

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Send us a text Week nine, Step Nine (part 3) - Taking the 12 Steps in 12 Weeks. * Page 82 paragraphs 1, 2 * Page 82 paragraph 3 * Page 83 paragraphs 1 - 4 * Page 84 continued promises and paragraph 1By David G, David G, and friends

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Coralee is a nurse, a mom, and an addict in recovery. After an overdose and a fall, everything changed. This is the story of her recovery. 57:03

22d ago57:03

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Send us a text Coralee is a Métis mother, registered nurse, and a person in long-term recovery. She lived years as a high-functioning addict—passing meds at work while hiding her own substance use. One night, after taking a handful of pills and drinking, she collapsed, fell down the stairs, and nearly died. In that moment, everything changed. In th…

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A story of hope & inspiration through addiction, recovery and new life in the recovery community with Katy 38:41

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Dan welcomes Katy to share her powerful story of addiction and recovery, exploring their impact on her life. Katy opens up about her lived experience, exploring how addiction affected not just her own life but the lives of those closest to her. They discuss the road of addiction, overcoming the stigma and challenges in early recovery, navigating fa…

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His Dad Turned Him In—Now Clementine’s Turning Pain Into Punchlines 2:28:45

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Send us a text His dad turned him in. Years later, Clem’s turning the chaos into comedy—and finally finding himself. In this raw and hilarious episode, I sit down with Austin-based comedian Clementine—aka Clem—for a conversation that’s equal parts gut-wrenching and gut-busting. From growing up above a funeral home to getting turned in by his own da…

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Journey 07 - Take 12 Steps In 12 Weeks - Step 9 part 2 - Jul 25 2025 1:02:55

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Send us a text Week eight, Step Nine (part 2) - Taking the 12 Steps in 12 Weeks. *Page 78 paragraphs 2, 3 * Page 79 all paragraphs * Page 80 paragraph 1, 4 only * Page 81 continued paragraph and nextBy David G, David G, and friends

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Steve, Joseph & Ree 3:09:40

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I'm in Yuba City Ca with 3 friends doing a re-recording of an episode. The 3 of them share all the trauma, fears, resentments, reservations and much more. All 3 bring a great diversity to the episode. Send us a text Support the showBy The 4th Step

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Melissa relapsed the day after treatment and drove home to end her life. But in the basement, she saw something, and found her purpose. 50:58

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Send us a text Melissa Gissy is a mother of four, a survivor of human trafficking, addiction, and trauma, and a woman in long-term recovery. After a string of DUIs, a Xanax dependency, and postpartum depression, Melissa relapsed the day after treatment—and drove home to end her life. In the basement, she saw a figure. Heard a voice. And everything …

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Ketamine - Exploring the increasingly prominent topic, how it affects people and how they recovery with Jo 38:26

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In this episode of The Recoverist, Dan is joined by Jo Moore to explore a topic that's often misunderstood - ketamine use and recovery. Jo shares her personal experiences from working in the field of rehabilitation in Birchwood and Kaleidoscope, and sheds light on the complexities surrounding this particular substance. They discuss the challenges o…

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She Lost Her Mom, Her Identity & Her Career — Here’s How She Rebuilt Everything 1:58:46

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Send us a text Earnesia “Earnie” Williams, aka Coach Earnie, was a D1 basketball star with global experience — until life unraveled. Grief, anxiety, and alcohol followed after coming out to her mom, who later passed from cancer. In this raw episode, we talk about identity, healing, and how Earnie turned pain into purpose as a queer Black entreprene…

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Journey 07 - Take 12 Steps In 12 Weeks - Step 8 and 9 part 1 - July 18 2025 58:11

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Send us a text Week seven, Steps Eight and Nine (part 1) - Taking the 12 Steps in 12 Weeks. * Page 76 paragraphs 1, 2 * Pages 77 - 78 through paragraph 1By David G, David G, and friends

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Jimmy shares his story of meth psychosis, meat showers, 10 charges, and how jail and the gym helped him reclaim his mind and life. 59:12

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Send us a text Jimmy was deep in meth psychosis, paranoid and hallucinating parasites in his body. At his worst, he showered with raw meat to “cleanse” himself—leaving blood and tissue all over the bathroom floor. With 10 criminal charges, family restraining orders, and psychosis from years of meth, jail time finally forced a reset. What started as…

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We're Here for You When You're Ready! 35:11

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Wheeler is a nonprofit agency that provides comprehensive human services across the state of Connecticut. Their vision is, "All people will have the opportunity to grow, change, and live healthier, productive lives." In this podcast we have a conversation with two representatives of Wheeler initiatives: Heather Clinger, a Program Manager at the Con…

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A little more about us, reflections on season 1 & The Recoverist launch Event - Rachel, Jacob & Dan 57:18

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We kick off Season 2 by reflecting on the incredible journey of The Recoverist's first season alongside Rachel (Lived Experience Network lead & Training Manager at Wirral Mind) and Jacob (Volunteer Lead at Wirral Ways and Social Engagement Officer with Public Health) who both have huge roles within making the podcast a reality. Together, they look …

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He Gave Up Alcohol in his 20's and Rebuilt His Life | Austin Burton’s Journey 3:04:23

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Send us a text Austin Burton made a decision in his early 20s that changed everything — he quit drinking. What followed was a journey into cold plunges, creative entrepreneurship, faith, and real self-discipline. In this episode, we unpack the pressures of your 20s, the power of intentional living, and what it means to pursue clarity over comfort. …

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Journey 07 - Take 12 Steps In 12 Weeks - Step 5 thru 7 - July 11 2025 58:11

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Send us a text Week six, Steps Five through Seven - Taking the 12 Steps in 12 Weeks. * Page 72 paragraphs 1, 2 * Page 73 paragraph 4 * Page 75 paragraphs 1-3 * Page 76 paragraphs 1, 2By David G, David G, and friends

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Marc was a VP at 24, homeless at 28. Cocaine, shame, and ego brought him down—but recovery, fatherhood, and faith helped him rise again. 1:13:50

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Send us a text Marc became a vice president by 24 and homeless by 28. Behind the success was a cocaine-fueled climb toward total emotional collapse. In this deeply honest conversation, Marc shares how addiction, childhood wounds, infidelity, and untreated trauma brought him to the brink. Now sober since 2008, he opens up about inner child work, spi…

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Theresa N 1:41:32

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Theresa shares tragedy and childhood confusion with us in an enlightening way. From her recovery mixed with Christianity, to our humanness in poor life choices. We get a great experience with recovery and spirituality. Send us a text Support the showBy The 4th Step

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Fitness Coach James Mooney Talks Strength Training, Entrepreneurship & Resilience 1:20:17

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Send us a text On this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, I’m joined by strength coach and performance expert James Mooney (@jamesmooneygc), a seasoned fitness professional who’s spent over a decade transforming lives—from college athletes to special forces operators. We dig into the mindset behind entrepreneurship, the discipline it takes…

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Journey 07 - Take 12 Steps In 12 Weeks - Step 4 part 2 - July 04 2025 1:00:42

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Send us a text Week five, Step Four part 2 (fear and sex conduct inventories) - Taking the 12 Steps in 12 Weeks. * Page 67 paragraph 3 * Page 68 paragraph 1 * Page 68 paragraph 4 * Page 69 paragraph 1

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Louis shares how he went from overdosing on house arrest to becoming leadership at the jail that once held him. 1:03:13

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Send us a text Louis is a man in long-term recovery after years of addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and overdoses. Once shooting heroin with his own mother and arrested with four felony charges, Lewis later worked his way into a leadership position at the very correctional facility where he was once locked up. His story is one of pain, privi…

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Roseanne S 2:00:17

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One of my very favorite people in the world. The best sponsor-in-law a guy could ask for. Roseanne shares her story from walking the streets of Watts in LA to becoming a cornerstone of recovery in every life she touches. We are blessed to have this interview. Send us a text Support the showBy The 4th Step

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Mental Health, Boundaries, and the Dark Night of your Soul: A Deep Dive with a Nurse Practitioner 2:14:05

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Send us a text In this powerful and eye-opening episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, we’re joined by Reid Luedecke, PMHNP-BC, MSN, RN — a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and clinical researcher based in Austin, Texas. Please follow or subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform your listening on today! Reid sha…

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Journey 07 - Take 12 Steps In 12 Weeks - Step 4 - June 27 2025 1:00:27

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Send us a text Week four, Step Four (resentment inventory only) - Taking the 12 Steps in 12 Weeks. * Page 64 paragraph 3 * Page 65 paragraphs 1,2, and the three column inventory example * Page 66 paragraphs 1-4 * Page 67 paragraphs 1-2By David G, David G, and friends

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Joey shares how meth, crime, and a suicide attempt nearly took his life—and how recovery, faith, and family brought him back. 47:27

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Send us a text Joey is a man in recovery after years of addiction, incarceration, home invasions, and violent crime. Once on Prince Albert’s Most Wanted list, he nearly took his own life in his grandfather’s basement with a sawed-off shotgun. What stopped him—and what came next—is a story of transformation through justice, forgiveness, prayer, and …

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SMART Recovery is Not Cringey or Lame 24:07

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When college student April Lombard first considered checking out a SMART Recovery meeting on her LSU campus, she worried that it would be both cringey and lame. Turns out it was neither. In fact, based on the value April found in the science-based approach, she decided to take the facilitator training and get even more involved. In this podcast Apr…

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Mastering the Mind and Body – Zach from Born to the Iron Returns 1:43:08

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Send us a text Zach from Born to the Iron Returns — Getting Jacked Naturally, Moving States, and Finding Meaning in Rock Bottom 🎙 On this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, Zach from Born to the Iron returns for a powerful follow-up conversation. Zach is a natural fitness coach who helps people build muscle without drugs, supplements, or s…

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Journey 07 - Take 12 Steps In 12 Weeks - Step 3 - June 20 2025 59:16

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Send us a text Week three, Step Three - Taking the 12 Steps in 12 Weeks. * Page 60 the three pertinent ideas and the following paragraph * Pages 60-61 including a version reading in first or third person referring to me * Page 62 paragraphs 1, 2, 3 * Page 63 paragraphs 1,2By David G, David G, and friends

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Nolan shares how he survived addiction, trauma, and liver failure—and how finding faith helped him learn to love again. 47:08

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Send us a text Nolan is a father, survivor, and man in recovery. After enduring trauma, addiction, street violence, and the death of multiple loved ones, Nolan found himself in a coma after his liver and kidneys failed. From drinking hand sanitizer to preaching the Word, Nolan’s story is a raw journey through loss, addiction, spiritual awakening, a…

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The Fighter’s Formula: Darion Terry on MMA, Comedy, and Resilience 1:38:17

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Journey 07 - Take 12 Steps In 12 Weeks - Step 2 - Jun 13 2025 1:00:04

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Send us a text Week two, Step Two - Taking the 12 Steps in 12 Weeks. * Page 44 paragraph 1 * Page 45 lack of power paragraph 1 (first question emphasis) and first 2 sentences of the next paragraph * Page 46 paragraphs 1 and 2 * Page 47 paragraphs 1 and 2 (2nd question emphasis) * Page 50 paragraph 4 * Page 53 paragraph 2 (3rd question emphasis) * P…

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Gio opens up about addiction, relapse, identity loss, and spiritual growth after fentanyl nearly ended his life. 50:41

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Send us a text Gio is a former semi-pro hockey player, father of two, and person in recovery. In this episode, he shares his long battle with addiction—from partying in locker rooms to opioid dependency, family loss, and fentanyl relapse. After three treatment attempts, legal struggles, and near-fatal overdoses, Gio finally found lasting recovery b…

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Kevin O 2:38:17

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Kevin talks about racism and family drug abuse growing up in a mexican household, and how his life of crime brought him into the rooms of recovery. Send us a text Support the showBy The 4th Step

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Love Yourself Ferociously 49:39

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Sarah Laurel is the Founder and Executive Director of Savage Sisters Recovery, a nonprofit outreach and education organization focused on reducing the harm created by addictive behaviors. Sarah uses her lived experience to advance the organization’s commitment to providing trauma-informed resources in a judgement-free way. In this podcast Sarah sha…

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