The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
By Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Welcome to The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast. We are a community of recovering people who have overcome the odds and made monumental life changes. We don't shy away from the nitty gritty - we like to laugh give inspiration and remind you there is hope. Come join us no matter where you are on your recovery journey. Together, we have the courage to change! Subscribe and join our podcast community to hear amazing stories of courage and transformation!
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247. The Myth of Rock Bottom: Why “Normal” Drinking Can Be Heavy Enough
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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246. Surviving Strokes, Suicide Loss, and Finding Purpose: A Mental Health Conversation with Cory Suggs
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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245. From Infertility to Postpartum Depression: Therapist Neha Kumar on Motherhood’s Hardest Moments and Finding Strength
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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244. Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace: Ashley Jo on Sobriety, Loss, and Building a Life After Trauma
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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End of Season 6, Amends, and Season 7
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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From the Archives: 137. Mother Battles Alcoholism After the Death of Her Young Son
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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243. TV Host Marci Hopkins: “Perimenopause played a huge role in my drinking”—Here’s What Saved Me
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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242. The Cost of Silence: One Woman’s Fight to Break the Cycle of Abuse
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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241. Paralyzed but Unstoppable: Randy Hall’s Journey Through Guillain-Barre, Addiction, and Redefining Recovery
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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240. Arlina Allen on Her New Book The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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239. Parenting in Recovery: Navigating Sobriety and Family Life with Sarah Allen Benton
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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238. Courage to Change Schedule Update!
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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237. The Courageous Book Club: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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236. From the Archives - Brendan McDonough: The Real-Life Hero Behind the Major Motion Picture The Lone Survivor and the Granite Mountain Hotshots
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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235. Q&A: What is the Difference Between Dependence and Addiction? What is Compulsion?
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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234. From Control to Connection: Sarah Moore's Journey in Al-Anon and Personal Recovery
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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233. A Mother's Resilience: Overcoming Grief and Barriers After Her Son's TBI and, Later, Death
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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1A. New Series Announcement: The Courageous Book Club
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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232. Surviving a Convicted Murderer Mother, a Genius Sociopath Father, and Rising from Poverty - The Lauren Eager Story
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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231. Double Paternal Suicide: Greg Shindler's Journey from Trauma, Grief, and Addiction to Transforming Cellular Medicine
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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230. Sober Curious: Kaitlin Henry's Journey from Questioning Normal Drinking to Finding Peace and Self-Care
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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229. Finding Light in the Dark: Julie Reisler's Journey Through Divorce, Food Dysfunction, Healing, and Self-Worth
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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228. Transforming Our Inner Critic: Diana Zaheer on Energy, Spirituality, and Over the Counter Meditations
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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227. Shot in the Head at Route 91: Elle Gargano's Inspiring Journey of Survival and Recovery
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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226. Losing Custody of Her Son, Battling Drug-Induced Psychosis, and Finding Redemption: Lindsay’s Harrowing Journey
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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225. From Wall Street to Rural Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Dr. Eric Arzubi on ACEs, Telehealth, and Transforming Mental Health Care
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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224. Breaking the Stigma: Preston Moore on Emotional Fitness, Family Dysfunction, and Proactive Mental Health Strategies
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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223. Battling Suicidality and Addiction: Kayli’s Journey from CPS Worker to Sobriety (4 Months Sober)
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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222. Interview with Arlina Allen: Dynamic Host of The Self Help Junkie Podcast, Renowned Certified Recovery Coach, and Visionary Founder of Sober Life School
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May 29, 2024 |
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221. Grammy Winner Brendan Berry on Overcoming Addiction Through Music Therapy
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May 22, 2024 |
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220. From Addiction to Advocacy: Samantha Lander's Raw Tale of Prison, Recovery, and Triumph Against Emotional Trauma
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May 15, 2024 |
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219. Beating Obesity with Bright Lines: Susan Peirce Thompson’s Inspiring Journey from Sobriety to Success
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May 08, 2024 |
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Season 6. Fresh Start: Inside Ashley's Return and Transition to Solo Production
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May 01, 2024 |
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Season 5 Wrap - New Year's Extravaganza
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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216. Going Public After 15 Years Of Sobriety With Hilary Phelps
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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215. Grammy Winner On Recovery and Helping Musicians With Brendan Berry
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Q+A I’m So Burnt Out With My Addicted Loved One
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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214. Criminal Convictions To College Professor With Ashley Potts
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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213. LA Based Actor On Getting Sober Without 12 Step With Cait Madry
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Q+A What Made The Last Time I Drank Different?
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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212. Recovering Out Loud In Corporate America With Marin Nelson
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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211. Hospice Nurse Julie On Sobriety After 20 Years Of Drinking and Using
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Q+A What If I Don't Want To Go To AA?
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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210. Prosecuting A Predatory Teacher And Heroin Recovery With Rebecca Britt
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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209. Mafia Boss' Daughter On Healing After A Life Of Secrets and Lies With Rita Gigante
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Nurses Series: How The 4 Stages Of Addiction Show Up At Work
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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208: Finding Sobriety Through Online Treatment After Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses with Edwin Young
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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207: Raising A Child With Special Needs With Heather Hutchison
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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206: Ask The Expert: How Parasites Affect Your Physical And Mental Health With Kim Rogers
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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205: Nurses Series: Sober Nurse On The Challenges of Finding Recovery In Healthcare With Stephanie
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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204: Getting Sober After Hiding Alcoholism In Sales Career With Dean Anderson
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Nurses Series: How Do I Get Sober As A Nurse?
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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203: Twisted Sister Guitarist on Being A Sober Rockstar With Jay Jay French
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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202: Rebuilding Her Life After Leaving The Amish With Nora Bontragrer
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Q+A Not Everything That Hurts Is Harmful
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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201: 20 Years Of Evolving Sobriety With Joann Kenyon
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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200: Kimberly Shannon Murphy: Hollywood Stuntwoman On Surviving Familial Sexual Abuse
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Q+A How to Handle An Addict Who Tries to Normalize Their Addiction
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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199: Lessons From The Mother Of An Addicted Son With Lynn Rothenberg
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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198: Ask The Expert: Genetic Testing For Addiction With Dr. Evelyn Higgins
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Q+A How Addiction Sneaks Up On You
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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197: Recovering Professor On His Journey From Homeless to PhD With Dr. Alexander Elswick
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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196: How DoYogaWithMe Founder Used Yoga To Heal His Anxiety and Depression with David Procyshyn
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Q+A 5 Indicators That I Should Re-evaluate My Recovery
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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195: How To Get Sober Young With Quinn Harlow
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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194: Ask the Expert: What A Pediatrician With 40 Years Experience Wants You To Know With Dr. Nancy Zimble
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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193: Travis Bornstein: Battling Addiction After His Son's Fentanyl Overdose
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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192: Dr. Heidi Brocke: Surviving A Toxic Marriage and Helping Others Escape
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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191: Jeannine Coulter: Living In A Doghouse To Owning Her Own Fitness Studio
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Why Is Black And White Thinking Important And How to Deal With The Gray Areas?
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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190: Ask The Expert: Understanding and Treating OCD with Stacy Quick
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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189: Anneke Lucas: Sold Into A Pedophile Network By Her Mother
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Recovery Ready Workplace Series: How Do I Create A Recovery Ready Workplace?
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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188: Alcoholic Attorney Regains Custody And Becomes Sober CEO With Marsha Stone
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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187: Tait Fletcher: Life Lessons And Recovering From A Traumatic Brain Injury
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Recovery Ready Workplace Series: Getting Help With Your Substance Use Without Affecting Your Work Life
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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186: Ask The Expert: Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Trauma With Dr. Kate Balestrieri
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May 30, 2023 |
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185: How KAP Relieved Her Sadness with Vanessa Hurr and Lacie Hamilton
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May 23, 2023 |
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How Do I Identify My Triggers?
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May 19, 2023 |
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184: Annie McDonnell: Hiding Her Alcoholism In The Wine Industry
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May 16, 2023 |
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183: Recovering From Her Husband's $100k Cybersex Addiction With Kylene Terhune
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May 09, 2023 |
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4 Signs You Might Be A Love Addict
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May 05, 2023 |
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182: Ask the Expert: Parent Coach Kim Muench On Supporting An Addicted Child
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May 02, 2023 |
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181: Kidnapped By Somali Pirates And Rescued By SEAL Team Six With Jessica Buchanan
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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How I Talked To My Kids About My Sobriety
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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180: Bottle to Throttle: Sober Pilot Adam Banks On Addiction And Flying On 9/11
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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179: How One Woman Healed After Seeing Her Mother Murdered With Iman Gatti
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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4 Things Families Should Understand About Addiction
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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178: Ask the Expert: Dr. Alison Tarlow - Hope For Families With An Addicted Loved One
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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177: Judy Wilson: Glitz, Glamor and God: A Recovery Story Fit For The Movies
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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5 Things That Kept Me Sober For 17 Years
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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176: Sonya Johnson: Losing Her Family in Addiction And Getting It Back in Sobriety
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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175: Season 5 Kickoff
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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174: Season 4 Wrap - New Year's Extravaganza
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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173: Desiree Moore: Recovery After Daughter Murdered By Ex-Husband
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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172: Lacie Hamilton: Unlearning Messages From An Abusive Mother
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Q+A Helping My Daughter Survive Her First Sober Christmas
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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171: Nicole and Joe Ascanio: Losing A Brother To Fentanyl
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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170: Chris Tompkins: Raising LGBTQ Allies And Battling HIV Stigma
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Q+A Navigating Loss and Loneliness
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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169: Ryan Dusick - Maroon 5 Drummer On Alcoholism And Finding A New Purpose
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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168: Amy LeClair: Gymnast Overcomes Abuse, Addiction and OCD
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Q+A Will My Kid End Up An Alcoholic?
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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167: Jessica: Creating Community For Domestic Violence Survivors
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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166: Ask The Expert: Lee Shuer - Hoarding Disorder Recovery
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Q+A My Partner Is Scared To Go To Detox
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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165: Ask the Expert: Michelle Farris - Codependency Recovery
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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164: Amy Farnan: Getting Sober With Lionrock After Losing Custody
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Q+A How Can I Undo The Things I've Done?
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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163: Dane Ensley: Three Generations Of Addiction And Recovery
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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162: Ask The Expert: Stasia Rivera - Performance Coach on Mental Health
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Q+A Why Is Resentment So Dangerous?
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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161: Formerly Addicted Nurse Talks Getting Sober And Licensed
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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160: Matthew Bocchi: Searching For A Father Lost On September 11th
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Q+A Depression Is Threatening My Sobriety
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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159: Nathan Morales: Sober Attorney On Stopping Work Stigma
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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158: Ask The Expert: Dr. Constance Scharff - Releasing Trauma From Body Tissue
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Q+A Why Do I Need To Go To Al-Anon? It's Their Problem.
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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157: Justin White: Saved By EMDR After Son Drowned In Empty Pool
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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156: Tim Lodgen: Sobriety Unlocks Effective Bipolar Treatment For Vet
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Q+A I’ve Stopped Drinking, Will I Ever Have Fun Again?
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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155: Danny Hudgins: Finding Sobriety After 12 Years of Relapse
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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154: Ask the Expert: Dr. Anna Lembke - Living In A Dopamine World
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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How Can I Work In Sales And Not Drink?
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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153: Chris Howe: Firefighter Challenges Addiction And Trauma Stigma
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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152: Casey McGuire Davidson: Hope for Busy Women with "Hello Someday" Host
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Advice For A Teacher With Addicted Students
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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151: Person Irresponsible: Walking Across America In 4th Year Of Sobriety
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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150: Elizabeth Sockolov: Meditation Helped Me Stop Hating Myself
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Why Am I Addicted To My Phone?
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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149: Andrea Ashley: "Adult Child" Host on Embracing the Sh*tshow
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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148: Parham Nematollah: Prenatal Bomb Shelters and Anxiety
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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How Do I Get My Husband to Commit To Going To Treatment?
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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147: Andy Kyte: Moving From Caricature To His True Self
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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146: Ask the Expert: Roland Williams-Recovery for Everyone
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Why Do I Keep Relapsing?
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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145: Beauty Queen’s Alcoholism Leads to AZ Tent City Jail
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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144: Wes Geer: Korn and Hed PE guitarist on music for recovery
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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How Do I Help a Loved One in Long Term Addiction?
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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143: Benjamin Heldfond: Sobriety Tools for a Happy Divorce
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May 31, 2022 |
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142: Ask the Expert: Dr. John Umhau-Recovery Food and Medicine
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May 24, 2022 |
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How Do I Date Now That I'm Sober?
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May 20, 2022 |
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141: Will Certain: Food Addiction and 160lb Weight Loss
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May 17, 2022 |
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140: The Road to Healing After Vehicular Manslaughter and Trauma
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May 10, 2022 |
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Compassion For My Addicted Loved One? But They're Being An A**hole.
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May 06, 2022 |
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139: How Mommy Wine Culture took her to the depths of alcoholism
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May 03, 2022 |
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138: Ask the Expert: Dr. Michele Perron - New Treatment Options for Those Struggling with Addiction
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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How Do You Know You're Addicted to Something?
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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136: 18 Years of Sobriety Threatened By Childhood Trauma
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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135: Season 4 Kickoff
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Season 3: It's a Wrap
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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134: The Woman Who Could Feel No Pain - Online Treatment Saved My Life
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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133: An Addicted Family: Your Upbringing Isn’t Your Destiny
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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132: I'm Not Sober, But the Treatment Industry Helped Me Heal
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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131: Parenting & Wilderness Therapy with Dr. Brad Reedy
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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130: Hillary Clayson Loeb: A Mother's Perspective on Addiction
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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129: From Junkie to Judge: Atheist Discusses Secular Recovery
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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128: How One Woman Found Her Voice & Power After Abuse & Anorexia
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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127: Ask the Expert Arlina Allen: Hypnosis & the Subconscious Mind
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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126: Tom Farley Gets Sober After The Chris Farley Foundation
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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125: Nutritionist Victoria Abel: Recovery, Addiction, & Holistic Nutrition
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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124: Losing Parental Rights: Mom Gets Sober Following 7 CPS Cases
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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123: Ask the Expert: Dr. Jason Powers - Positive Psychology in Addiction Treatment with Dr. Jason Powers, MD
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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122: Sober Mother & Daughter Talk Supporting Women in Recovery
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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121: The Story of a Catholic Priest Living Two Lives - Beloved by His Community & Addicted to Cocaine
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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120: Lesbian & Recovering Gambling Addict Discusses Battle Against Clinical Depression
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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119: The Science of Ketamine for Depression with Mindbloom’s Lead Clinician
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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118. How Penning a Memoir Helped a Gay Man Find Recovery After Attending 54 Rehab Facilities
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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117: Vanessa Hurr: Walking Through Grief & Loss After Losing a Brother to an Overdose During a Global Pandemic - A Tribute for International Overdose Awareness Day
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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116: Daryl Ralph: Bonds of Mara Drummer Discusses All Things Music & Recovery
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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115: Ask the Expert: Dr. Nicole Labor - Is Addiction a Disease? Hear the Answer Plus More From an Addiction Specialist
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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114: Archie Messersmith-Bunting: The Southern Baptist Who Could Not Drink, Drug, or Pray the Gay & Mental Illness Away
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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113: Joshua Shea: Let’s Talk About Porn Addiction - Pornography Addiction Expert & Author Sheds Light on Recovering From a 24-Year Porn Addiction
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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112: Rachel Quast: Surviving Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating and Finding a Relationship with God after Breaking Free from 39 Years of Spiritual Trauma
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Episode Short Featuring Mike McAllister from Season 2 Episode 39
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Episode Short Featuring Jodie Sweetin from Season 2 Episode 57
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Episode Short Featuring Ashley Loeb Blassingame from Season 1 Episode 1
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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111: ATE: Reviewing E106 Don Cummins, E107 Lyon Herron, E109 Titus Gardner, & E110 Alison Haase
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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110: Alison Haase: Author of ‘The Addict in Aisle 7’ Discusses the Pitfalls of Her Addiction to Drugs, Alcohol, Work, Food, & People Pleasing
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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109: Titus Gardner: From Drug Dealer to Corporate Vice President, Recovering Out Loud
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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108: Ask the Expert: Dr. Louise Stanger - 2019 Interventionist of the Year Discusses Helping Families Navigate Challenges in Recovery
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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107: Lyon Herron: A Lifelong Battle with a Rare Disease & the Positive Mindset that Has Captured the Hearts & Minds of a Community
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Rivkah Reyes: 'School of Rock' Child Star Discusses All Things Sobriety, Gender Fluidity, Pronouns, & the Recent Loss of a Cast Member
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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106: Don Cummins: Decades-Long Incarcerated Bank Robber Gets Out, Gets Sober, and Turns It All Around
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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105: After the Episode: Reviewing E100 Stuart O'Neill, E101 Andre Roberts, E103 Lucas Crigler, & E104 Keith Smith
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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104: Keith Smith: “I don’t believe in labels, but I identify as gay.”
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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103: Lucas Crigler: Trans-Man & Activist Shares His Recovery & How to Approach Sensitive Conversations
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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102: Ask the Expert: Kristin Casey - Surrogate Partner, Author, & Intimacy Coach Discusses Surrogate Partner Therapy
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May 27, 2021 |
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101: Andre Roberts: Where Are They Now? + A Special Discussion Surrounding Racial Justice
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May 25, 2021 |
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100: ‘Just One Reason’ Author Discusses Suicidal Ideation & Depression
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May 18, 2021 |
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99: After the Episode: Reviewing E94 Mike Govoni, E95 Craig Pothier, E97 Adam Fout, & E98 Charles M Henderson Jr.
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May 13, 2021 |
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98: Charles M Henderson Jr: From Heroin to Harvard - How a Young Black Boy Raised in the Projects Made It to the Most Elite University in America
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May 11, 2021 |
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97: Adam Fout: How a Prayer Helped an Atheist Find Recovery from Substance Use & Binge Eating
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May 04, 2021 |
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96: Ask the Expert: Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D. - How the Creator of the #f*ckshame Campaign is Bringing Moderation into the Conversation About Recovery
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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95: Craig Pothier: One Canadian’s Journey with Alcoholism from a Town of 1000 to a City of Millions
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Mike Govoni Discusses Psychedelic Therapy
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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94: Mike Govoni: Son of a Defrocked Catholic Priest Finds an Unorthodox Approach to Recovery from Addiction & Childhood Trauma
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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93: After the Episode for Ashley Jo's Story + Ashley's Insight on Talking to People Who Have Lost Loved Ones
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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92: Ashley Jo: When a Christian Girl’s World Comes Crashing Down Amidst Addiction, Grief, Loss, and a Gut-Wrenching Scandal
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Special Bonus After the Episode for the Loeb Sisters: Restoring Relationships, the One-Size-Fits-All Mentality Surrounding Addiction, & More
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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91: The Loeb Sisters: A Tell-All on Growing Up with a Sibling Struggling with Substance Use Disorder
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Welcome to Season 3!
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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It's A Wrap!! Season 2 Wrap-Up with Ashley & Christiana
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Episode Short featuring Kendra Allen from Episode #35
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Episode Short featuring Chuck O from Episode #73
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Episode Short featuring Caroline Strawson from Episode #54
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Episode Short featuring Andre Roberts' Special Episode
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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90: Norman Curtiss: “I Got Caught Diverting Adderall from my Retail Pharmacy”
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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89: Pete Caraher: A Stay-At-Home-Dad’s Struggle for Identity and Sobriety
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode: Holiday/2020 Wrap-Up Episode
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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88: Brock Bevell: A Former Undercover Police Officer Fights His Way Back From Addiction
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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87: After the Episode Combo for #'s 85 & 86: Walking Out 'One Day At A Time', Endurance for What Matters and Living In Authenticity
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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86: Kevin Barhydt: Abandoned At Birth - An Adoptee’s Story of Hope and Healing from A Life of Abuse and Addiction
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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84: After the Episode Combo for #'s 82 & 83: "Only the Brave" + Brendan's Story & Resources for Combatting Suicidal Ideation
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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85: Danielle Gregorich: How A Stroke Saved Her Life
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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83: Christina Kimbrough: “I Got Sober During A Pandemic”
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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82: Brendan McDonough: The Lone Survivor of the Granite Mountain Hotshots Shares His Heartbreaking and Inspirational Story
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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81: ATE for #'s 79 & 80 | After the Episode Combo: The Amazing Power and Bond in the Recovery Community, and Dealing with the Process of Grief and Loss
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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80: Randy: Sex, Love & Punk Rock - Melting Away the Facade in Recovery
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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79: Eileen Robertson Hamra: 'Time to Fly' Author Talks Recovering from the Death of a Spouse and Finding Love Again
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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78: ATE for #'s 76 & 77 | After the Episode Combo: Covering Compulsive Shopping & Insight for Family Members with Loved Ones Fighting Addiction
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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77: Chris Paulson: From Addict to Therapist - Chris's Story of Overcoming Adversity and Helping Others Along the Way
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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76: Betsy Ames: Compulsive Shopping, Codependency and Hidden Drinking - How One Mother Almost Lost It All But Found Her Recovery
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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75: ATE for #'s 71, 72, 73 & 74 | After the Episode Combo: Sobriety At All Stages, MAT & The Beauty and Unity of Recovery
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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74: Russian Danny: From the Ukraine to the Streets of LA - How He Found Recovery After Burning It All Down
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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70: ATE for #'s 68 & 69 | After the Episode Combo: Adoption & Substance Use, and Advice on How to Relate with Someone Who Is Struggling
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Oct 09, 2020 |
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73: Chuck O: Heroin, Homelessness, and Harm Reduction - How MAT Saved His Life
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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72: Preston Moore: The High Cost of Anonymity Host Shares His Vision For Therapy to Be the Norm
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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71: Arlina Allen: ODAAT Chat Podcast Host & Recovery Life Coach Shares Her Inspiring Story of Finding Recovery and Recovering Outloud
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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69: Whitney Horne: Opening the Dialogue About Adoption and It’s Connection to Addiction, and Tragically Losing Her Sister, Hayden
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode: National Online Recovery Day
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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68: Brandon Crockett: LA-Based Musician and Producer Shares His Story from Struggling to Fit In to Living an Incredible Life in Recovery
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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67: ATE for #'s 62, 63, 65 & 66 | After the Episode Combo: Honoring Personal Freedoms, the Link Between Sugar and Hormones and Making the Life You Want In Sobriety
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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66: Claudia Christian: How One Hollywood Star Found Recovery from Alcoholism Using The Sinclair Method
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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65: John Sidmore: A Native American Perspective on Alcoholism, Reservation Life, Suicide and, Ultimately, Recovery
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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64: Therapy Talk, Part 1 - with Ashley & Christiana
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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63: Katherine Knapke: Overcoming Chronic Depression, Recovering from Anorexia and Breaking Free from the Barriers of a Passivism-Based Mennonite Upbringing
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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62: Michael Collins: The Relationship Between Sugar Addiction and Substance Use and the Eye-Opening Effect of Sugar on Your Body, Brain and Emotions
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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61: After the Episode - (follow up to Steve Grant & Kyle Dean Houston's stories) - with Ashley & Christiana
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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60: Kyle Dean Houston: The 'Patchwork Junkie' Author on Cooking Meth, Losing It All and Realizing His Ultimate Purpose In Life Through Spirituality and Recovery
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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59: Steve Grant: A Father’s Journey to Find Hope After Losing His Two Son to Drug Overdoses
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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58: After the Episode - (follow up to Michael G Dash & Jodie Sweetin's stories) - with Ashley & Christiana
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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57: Jodie Sweetin: Her Public Road to Recovery, Motherhood, and Growing from Full House to a Full Life
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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56: Michael G. Dash: Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author of ‘Chasing the High’ Talks Openly About His Gambling and Drug Addictions, and How F.A.T.E. Changed His Life
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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55: After the Episode - (follow up to the Co-Founder's Interview & Caroline's story) - with Ashley & Christiana
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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54: Caroline Strawson: 'Divorce Became My Superpower' Author Talks About Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse While Co-Parenting with Her Abuser
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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53: The Co-Founders of Lionrock Discuss Life, Entrepreneurship and Their Impressive and Chaotic Journey to Bring Lionrock to Existence
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Jessica Buch: An International Model in Recovery Comes Out as Intersex to Support Others Who Live in Secrecy
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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"The Story of the Struggle" - A Behind-the-Scenes Look At Haven Dance Company's Powerful Video on Addiction
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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*Special Episode* Recovering from Addiction and a Segregated Childhood: Andre Roberts Beautifully Conveys Being a Black Man in Today's America
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Regarding Our 2-Week Pause - a message from Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Jun 14, 2020 |
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52: After the Episode - (follow up to Alyssa & Ben's stories) - with Ashley & Christiana
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May 28, 2020 |
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51: Ben Moroski: An Intimate Look Into Self-Injury and Unraveling the Stigma Behind It
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May 26, 2020 |
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50: Alyssa Rocco: The Undertaker's Daughter Whose Journey Taught Her How to Live
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May 19, 2020 |
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49: After the Episode - (follow up to Amy & Jay's stories) - with Ashley & Christiana
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May 14, 2020 |
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48: Jay Shifman: ADHD, Prescription Pills and the Willful Drugging of a Generation
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May 12, 2020 |
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COVID Hopecast
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May 07, 2020 |
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47: Amy Dresner: Her Life and Book - “My Fair Junkie” - Losing Everything to Drugs, Alcohol and Sex Addiction and Writing A Best-Selling Memoir to Inspire the World
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May 05, 2020 |
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46: After the Episode - (follow up to Noa & Kerry's stories) - with Ashley & Christiana
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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45: Kerry Andre: The Normalization of Alcohol in Rural America and Fighting for Her Recovery Despite Cultural Norms
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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44: Noa Shaw: Alcohol and Drugs Stole His Happiness, and SoulCycle Brought It Back One Class at a Time
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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43: After the Episode - (follow up to Bambi & Renée's stories) - with Ashley & Christiana
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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42: Renée Siegel: Married to a Gay Man and Then a Gambling Addict, She Found a Way Out Through the Enneagram
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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41: Bambi Brown: Getting Sober at 26, Then Being Brought to Her Knees in Sobriety by Motherhood
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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40: After the Episode - Reviewing Episodes #37, 38 & 39 - with Ashley & Christiana
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Discussion + Resources to Help - with Ashley & Christiana
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Mar 27, 2020 |
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39. Mike McAllister: Overcoming the Odds to Create a Life in Recovery Beyond His Wildest Dreams
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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38. Ashley Morgan: When Resources and Access Aren’t Enough, the Deep Desire for a Different Life Prevails
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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37. Kim Jorgensen-Richard: Intergenerational Trauma in an Alcoholic Home Led Kim To Her Darkest Hour and Her Hard Fought Recovery Delivered Her Back to the Light
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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36. After the Episode - Reviewing Episodes #33, 34 & 35 - with Ashley & Christiana
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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35. Kendra Allen Bares It All: The 'Break Up Bestie' Shares Her Alcoholism Journey That Led to Her Passion to Help People Through Break Ups
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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34. Michele Murphy: Falling for a Narcissist and Her Fight to Get Out - Michele Shares Her Journey Into Recovery from Codependency
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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33. Kimberly Russell: Surviving A Suicide Attempt and Learning to Trust the Process In Sobriety
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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Welcome to Season 2! - with Ashley & Christiana
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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It's A Wrap!! Season 1 Wrap-Up - with Ashley & Christiana
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Dec 19, 2019 |
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Bonus Episode with Bahan McDermott: Tips and Best Practices on Staying Sober Throughout the Holidays
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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32. Dan Sanfellipo: "I Served 90% of 25 Years In Prison": Dan's Harrowing Story of Trauma, Addiction and the Consequences of Over Half His Life in Prison
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Introducing the 'Minisode' with Debbie Hickey | Dealing with Feeling Overwhelmed in Recovery
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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30. Pat W: Living with and Overcoming Tourette's Syndrome, Having a Near Death Experience and Finding True Purpose in Recovery
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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28. Nancy Spitzer: Navigating the Loss of a Brother: A Sister and Therapist's Story of Loss and Hope
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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27. Morgan Pagels: Heroin and Homelessness: The Aftermath of Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home and the Journey to Long-Term Recovery
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Oct 29, 2019 |
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26. Dr. Ken Starr: A Doctor's Perspective on Addiction and Wellness
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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25. Jonathan Wells: Coming Out, Fighting Through Addiction and Trauma and Recovery and His Community
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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ATE #24.5 | After the Episode: Cults, the Desire to Belong & the Power of Community
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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24. Jen Elizabeth: Shaping Her Own Recovery: A Story of Overcoming Addiction and Inter-Generational Trauma
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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ATE #'s 22.5 & 23.5 | After the Episode: Finding Your Own Voice & How to Break Out of Negative Cycles Brought On By Trauma
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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23. Lisa Kohn: Growing Up In the Moonie Cult: Dysfunctional Family Recovery
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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Bonus Episode: Help for First Responders and Thin Line Recovery
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Sep 24, 2019 |
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22. Zeinah Estrada: Having A&E's Show "Intervention" Document the Beginnings of Your Sobriety Journey and Overcoming Other Obstacles in Recovery
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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ATE #'s 20.5 & 21.5 | After the Episode: Different Types of Recovery, Finding Relief and The Courage to Share Your Own Story
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Sep 11, 2019 |
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21. Melinda Dixon: Being the Child of an Alcoholic Parent and Finding Healing and Recovery Through ACA
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Sep 10, 2019 |
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20. Sarah Scheper: VH1’s 'Love & Listings' Star Shares What It’s Like to Be In Hollywood and Have 9 Years of Recovery
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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ATE #19.5 | After the Episode: Recapping Episode 19 - Stigma, Loss, Grief and Honoring Pat Bresnahan
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Aug 28, 2019 |
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19. Melissa Bresnahan: A Mother's Perspective on Tragically Losing A Child to an Overdose
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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ATE #18.5 | After the Episode: Having Success in Recovery and the Awesome Power of Community
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Aug 21, 2019 |
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18. Tank Sinatra: Instagram Celebrity & Meme Creator Talks Substance Abuse, Sobriety and the Power of Good News
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Aug 20, 2019 |
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ATE #'s 16.5 & 17.5 | After the Episode: Codependency, Sexual Assault Against Males, Struggles with Weight and Taking Helpful Advice in Recovery
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Aug 14, 2019 |
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17. Nicole Ory: ADHD, Codependency and Surviving the Death of a Child - An Inspiring Story of Staying Sober No Matter What
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Aug 13, 2019 |
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16. Leo Martinez: Choosing Recovery Above All: Taking Back the Life That Addiction Stole
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Aug 06, 2019 |
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14.5 & 15.5 | After the Episode: Bless It Bag, Childhood Attachment & Christiana Interviews Ashley About Episode 15
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Aug 01, 2019 |
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15. Dac & Ashley Bare It All: An In-Depth Look at Life and Marriage in Recovery
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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Bonus Episode: An Interview with Harry Nelson of Nelson Hardiman
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Jul 18, 2019 |
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12.5 & 13.5 | After the Episode: Expanders, Breaking Barriers and Stigma & Taking Your Mind Back
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Jul 17, 2019 |
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13. Flor Edwards: Growing Up In A Cult and Finding Healing & Recovery in Adulthood
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Jul 16, 2019 |
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12. Christopher Poulos: From Federal Prison to the White House
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Jul 09, 2019 |
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ATE #'s 10.5 & 11.5 | After the Episode Combo: EMDR, Trauma Work and What Human Trafficking Actually Looks Like
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Jul 04, 2019 |
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11. Amy Peterson: Sex Trafficked as a Child - A Survivor’s Story of Healing from C-PTSD Through Therapy
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Jul 02, 2019 |
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10. Charise Thompson: Overcoming Unimaginable Trauma and Finding Recovery Through Advocacy and Forgiveness
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Jun 25, 2019 |
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ATE #'s 8.5 & 9.5 | After the Episode Combo: PTSD, Therapy and Family Dynamics Surrounding Addiction
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Jun 20, 2019 |
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8. *Special Episode with Peter Loeb* | A Father's Perspective on Addiction
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Jun 11, 2019 |
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ATE #7.5 | After the Episode: Alcoholism, The Importance of Staying Sober & Motherhood in Sobriety
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Jun 04, 2019 |
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7. Emily McAllister: Overcoming Bulimia, Substance Abuse Recovery and Being a Wildly Successful Sober Mommy
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May 28, 2019 |
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ATE #6.5 | Trauma Bonding and Adversarial Bonding
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May 21, 2019 |
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6. Divorce, Suicide and Staying Sober "No Matter What"
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May 14, 2019 |
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ATE #4.5 | After the Episode (follow up to Brittney's story)
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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4. Brittney Carbone: From Binge Drinking and Binge Eating to Sobriety and Peak Fitness
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Apr 16, 2019 |
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ATE #3.5 | After the Episode (follow up to Pat’s story)
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Apr 09, 2019 |
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3. Pat D'Enbeau: Finding Recovery, Finding Yourself and A Dash of Humor to Go With It All
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Apr 02, 2019 |
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ATE #2.5 | After the Episode (follow up to Bahan's story)
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Mar 26, 2019 |
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2. Bahan McDermott: Overcoming Alcoholism and Surviving Domestic Violence
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Mar 19, 2019 |
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ATE #1.5 | After the Episode (follow up to Ashley's story)
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Mar 14, 2019 |
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Get To Know Your Host, Ashley Loeb Blassingame!
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Feb 28, 2019 |