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Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
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37 episodes
1 week ago
Struggling with Dry January or thinking of cutting back on alcohol? In this bonus Recoverycast episode, guest host Riley Whelan fields the 14 most‑asked questions about Dry January and sober curiosity. She explains how a social media challenge became a powerful way to explore your relationship with alcohol. Whether you’ve never gone a week without drinking or you’re just curious about sobriety, Riley shares practical tips for starting one day at a time, coping with emotional and physical with...
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Struggling with Dry January or thinking of cutting back on alcohol? In this bonus Recoverycast episode, guest host Riley Whelan fields the 14 most‑asked questions about Dry January and sober curiosity. She explains how a social media challenge became a powerful way to explore your relationship with alcohol. Whether you’ve never gone a week without drinking or you’re just curious about sobriety, Riley shares practical tips for starting one day at a time, coping with emotional and physical with...
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Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Welcome to Dry January | 14 Answers to Your Alcohol & Sobriety Questions
Struggling with Dry January or thinking of cutting back on alcohol? In this bonus Recoverycast episode, guest host Riley Whelan fields the 14 most‑asked questions about Dry January and sober curiosity. She explains how a social media challenge became a powerful way to explore your relationship with alcohol. Whether you’ve never gone a week without drinking or you’re just curious about sobriety, Riley shares practical tips for starting one day at a time, coping with emotional and physical with...
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1 week ago
16 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Gabbie Egan | Bipolar I, Alcohol & Weed – One‑Year Sobriety & Mental Health Healing
After hitting one year of sobriety, TikTok star Gabbie Egan joins us again and opens up about quitting alcohol and nightly weed use to reclaim her life and mental health. In this candid conversation she recounts the surprising truth that the first months of sobriety felt harder than her chaotic partying days, yet staying off alcohol and cannabis eventually allowed her to feel “more me than I ever have” and maintain a healthier baseline despite her bipolar I diagnosis. Gabbie descr...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Kevin Kreider | Alcohol & Weed Addiction, Trauma, & 12‑Step Recovery
Kevin Kreider’s raw story of adoption, alcoholism and healing challenges everything you think you know about recovery. A Korean adoptee raised by a German‑Irish Catholic family in Philadelphia, Kevin battled depression, anxiety, alopecia and a desperate need to belong. Alcohol and weed offered brief relief but quickly spiraled into 20‑hour drinking sessions, broken relationships and career collapse. We hear how Kevin’s father captured him on camera at his worst, how high‑school partying cost ...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Jason & Ashley Wahler | Love Through Alcohol Addiction, OCD & Postpartum Depression Healing
In this powerful Recoverycast episode, Jason & Ashley Wahler share their raw journey through alcohol addiction, relapse, OCD and postpartum depression. On their very first date, Jason told Ashley that his sobriety and faith came before everything. To support him, she even stopped drinking for over a year. Despite years of sobriety, Jason’s unresolved OCD, shame and anxiety fed his alcoholism, leading to multiple relapses and his thirteenth trip to rehab. Ashley describes the codependency ...
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1 month ago
56 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Jason Wahler | Laguna Beach Fame, Teen Drinking & Journey to Recovery
Jason Wahler opens up about OCD, alcohol misuse and an Adderall‑fueled relapse, revealing how he found hope and became a recovery advocate. Growing up in a supportive family in Laguna Beach, Jason began compulsively washing his hands until they bled and wore neoprene gloves full of Neosporin to hide the damage. This early battle with obsessive‑compulsive disorder created a double life – popular and athletic on the outside, but wracked with shame and validation‑seeking behind closed doors. Yea...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Dakota Mortensen | Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star, My Journey from Pain Pills to Purpose
Imagine going from a college‑bound basketball star to stealing change jars just to stay high. That’s the raw path Dakota Mortensen opens up about in this candid conversation. Growing up on a bird farm with a tight‑knit Mormon family and a deep love for sports, he never imagined that a knee injury would introduce him to pain pills—or that popping a couple to get through practice would snowball into snorting pills, moving to 30‑milligram “blues,” and eventually chasing heroin. Find mental heal...
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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Brittany Jade | From Alcoholism & Cocaine to Sobriety & Family Healing
After postpartum depression triggered a relapse, Brittany Jade lost custody of her three children and spiraled from alcohol back into cocaine, Suboxone and even heroin and meth. Raised by an alcoholic father and introduced to drinking at 13, she later turned to weed, cocaine and acid during her teens and early twenties. Her story includes serious suicide attempts, a turbulent marriage, and a desperate move to California where she hoped a new start would help her get sober. Instead, postpartum...
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2 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Alyson Stoner & Correy O'Neal | Sibling Trauma, Estrangement, & Recovery Reconnection
What happens when two sisters face the same trauma but walk completely different paths to healing? In this deeply moving episode of Recovery Cast, host Brittani Baynard sits down with Alyson Stoner and her sister Correy O’Neal for a raw, emotional, and inspiring conversation about addiction recovery, childhood abuse, family trauma, and the long road to rebuilding trust. Find addiction and mental health treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Learn more about Movement Genius: https://www.mo...
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2 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Adriana Sansam | Grief after Her Husband’s Accidental Overdose, Navigating Loss & Trauma
In this mental health & addiction recovery story, Adriana Sansam shares how her husband’s four‑year sober streak ended in relapse and fatal accidental overdose — and how she chose to stay “just for today” so she can stay sober for her children and rebuild their family life. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Adriana: https://www.instagram.com/adrianasansam/, https://www.facebook.com/p/Adriana-Sansam-100086399725563/, https://www.tikt...
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2 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Caitlyn Boardman | From Alcoholism, BPD & Eating Disorder to Sobriety, Meditation & Therapy
Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk about experiences of abuse and self-harm. These topics can be difficult to hear, so please take care of yourself and listen at your own pace. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline anytime. Caitlyn Boardman shares a mental health & addiction recovery story of early alcohol use, adoption trauma from South Korea, BPD symptoms, an eating disorder, and self-harm—and how sh...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Courtney Anderson | From High-Functioning Alcoholism to Therapy & Sober Coaching
Courtney Anderson’s addiction recovery story sheds light on what it means to live as a high-functioning drinker — appearing to “have it all together” while secretly battling alcohol dependence. In this episode, the sober coach shares 10 key lessons from her sobriety journey and how she finally escaped the moderation trap for lasting freedom. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Courtney: https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/, https://www.instag...
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3 months ago
57 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Suzanne Warye | From Postpartum OCD & Blackout Drinking to Sober Mom Life Advocacy
Suzanne Warye’s addiction recovery story explores her journey from high-functioning binge drinking to building a sober life rooted in authenticity. She shares the hidden dangers of mommy wine culture, her struggles with postpartum OCD, and the healing power of choosing sobriety—before hitting rock bottom. Find alcohol treatment near you: https://recovery.com/condition/alcohol/ Find OCD treatment near you: https://recovery.com/condition/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/ Learn more about Suzanne:...
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3 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Alyson Stoner | From Child Stardom, Eating Disorders & Trauma to CBT & Somatic Therapy Healing
Former child star Alyson Stoner opens up about eating disorders, anxiety, and the trauma of growing up in Hollywood. This mental health & addiction recovery story explores their journey from overwork and disordered eating to therapy, sobriety, and becoming a mental health advocate. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Alyson: https://www.instagram.com/alysonstoner, https://www.alysonstoner.com/, https://www.facebook.com/alysonstoner/...
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3 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Lauren Welch | From Wine Addiction & Postpartum Anxiety to Therapy & the Sober Curious Society
In this addiction recovery story, salon owner & recovery advocate Lauren Welch opens up about her struggles with alcohol, postpartum anxiety, grief, and the pandemic’s impact on her drinking. She shares how an epic meltdown became the turning point toward sobriety and inspired her to create the Sober Curious Society. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/lowelch/, https://www.thesobercurioussociety.com/ K...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Kelly U | From Binge Eating, Narcissistic Abuse, & Depression to Healing Through Therapy
This mental health & addiction recovery story with Kelly U dives deep into childhood trauma, binge eating, depression, and her powerful decision to get sober from marijuana in 2020. From navigating a toxic relationship to healing through EMDR therapy, Kelly shares her raw and hopeful journey. Explore mental health and addiction treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyu/, https://www.tiktok.com/@_kellyu, https://www.youtube.com/@kellyuu,...
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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Kody Green | From Schizophrenia & Drug Addiction to Peer Support & 10 Years of Sobriety
In this powerful mental health & addiction recovery story, Kody Green shares how early symptoms of schizophrenia led to meth addiction, incarceration, and ultimately a life-changing diagnosis. Now sober for 10 years, Kody is a nationally recognized recovery coach and mental health advocate. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Kody: https://www.kodygreen.com/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfYNa7ygWpc-1bDw4wy5JA, https://www.instagra...
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4 months ago
53 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Kori Leigh | From Alcoholism, Anxiety & Childhood Trauma to 12-Step Sobriety & Faith
This powerful addiction recovery story features Kori Leigh, who opens up about childhood loss, alcohol addiction, abusive relationships, and self-harm. She shares how 12-step recovery, therapy, and spiritual growth led her to sobriety, purpose, and peace after years of chaos. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Kori: https://www.korileigh.com/, https://www.instagram.com/korileigh, https://open.spotify.com/show/6HeZtt4fp198P8J1hTgcM8 Key ...
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4 months ago
57 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Hilary Phelps | From Alcohol Addiction & Depression to Outpatient Care & Holistic Recovery
Hilary Phelps shares her addiction recovery story after a 15-year battle with alcohol, depression, and perfectionism. From high-achieving athlete to struggling with secret drinking and shame, she opens up about her long-term sobriety, healing through 12-step recovery, and building a new life as a recovery advocate and mother. This mental health & addiction recovery story is powerful, honest, and deeply inspiring. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Zac Clark | From Heroin, Alcohol, & Crack Addiction to Residential Rehab, AA, & Rehab CEO
This is Zac Clark’s raw addiction recovery story—his journey from heroin, alcohol, and crack use to over a decade of sobriety. Zac opens up about childhood experiences, battling a brain tumor, opioid addiction, relapse, and the turning points that led to founding Release Recovery. A powerful mental health and addiction recovery story about hope, resilience, and lasting change. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Zac: https://www.instagram...
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4 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Parker Schley | From Alcoholism, Arrests, & Cocaine Use to Rehab & 12-Step Sobriety
In this powerful addiction recovery story, Parker Schley shares his journey from teenage binge drinking, cocaine use, and repeated arrests to finding hope in rehab. After a decade of alcoholism that began at 15, Parker entered treatment in 2025 and embraced a 12-step program. Now 6 months sober, he’s rebuilding relationships, discovering life beyond alcohol, and inspiring others with his vulnerability. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Pa...
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5 months ago
45 minutes

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Struggling with Dry January or thinking of cutting back on alcohol? In this bonus Recoverycast episode, guest host Riley Whelan fields the 14 most‑asked questions about Dry January and sober curiosity. She explains how a social media challenge became a powerful way to explore your relationship with alcohol. Whether you’ve never gone a week without drinking or you’re just curious about sobriety, Riley shares practical tips for starting one day at a time, coping with emotional and physical with...