The Recovery Pod

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Episodes: 130

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The Recovery Pod is a podcast about addiction, recovery, self-improvement, and awareness. We address issues with self-help, mental health, spirituality and relationships.

Episode Date
Episode 130: Family Repair and Childhood Impact in Recovery
Sep 21, 2026
Episode 129: Yoga Vibes, Natal Charts and Non-Traditional Recovery Pathways with Ricki
Sep 09, 2026
Episode 128: The Boys Are Back!
Aug 25, 2026
Steven talks about relationships with family, friends, partners and self
Aug 12, 2026
126: No Is A Complete Sentence
Jul 09, 2025
Strive for 5 - (5th Anniversary Episode)
May 22, 2025
The Recovery Pod Ep. 124 “It’s Not The End of The World”
Aug 27, 2024
The Recovery Pod Ep. 123: Procrastinating Desperation
Jul 09, 2024
122: “Give From God or Take From the Devil”
May 23, 2024
121: To Get My Next Need
Apr 24, 2024
120: My Way or the “High” Way
Mar 07, 2024
119: Unconditional Love
Feb 29, 2024
118: The Boomerang Effect
Feb 17, 2024
117: Conversations With Our Inner Selves part 3
Jan 25, 2024
116: Conversations With Our Inner Selves (Part II)
Jan 19, 2024
115: “Conditional Spirituality” Unconditional Surrender Pt. II
Jan 16, 2024
114: Conversations With Our Inner Selves
Dec 31, 2023
113: “God Test Don’t Rest”
Nov 29, 2023
112: “Growing Out Of Comfort”
Oct 16, 2023
Ep. 111 “Sharing Your Recovery”
Oct 03, 2023
110: Everything Comes At A Price
Sep 22, 2023
109: Recovery is an Inside Job
Sep 09, 2023
108: Trusting The Process Of The Universe
Aug 19, 2023
107: A Higher Power By Any Other Name Would Feel Just As Sweet
Jul 21, 2023
106: It’s-Not-You-It’s-Me Program
Jul 13, 2023
105: The Entitlement Trap
Jul 06, 2023
104: Choose Your Challenges
Jun 20, 2023
103: “Catching Up With Myself” Brain Development in Teenage Years and Early Recovery
Jun 13, 2023
102: Balls Halfway to the Walls | Brain Chemistry in Addiction, Reward Center, Dopamine and Pleasure
Jun 06, 2023
101: Addicted To Food, Then Growth
May 30, 2023
100: "Keeping It 100" | 3 Year Anniversary Episode with Ana, Steven, Wes & Erik
May 22, 2023
99: Thought Observation, Spiritual Bypassing, and Repressing Emotions
May 02, 2023
98: Resentments and the Power of Letting Go
Apr 22, 2023
97: Switching Seats on the Titanic
Apr 20, 2023
EGO - Edging God Out
Apr 15, 2023
“Battle Raps and Back Problems” | Trigger Identification, Atmosphere, Prioritizing Recovery
Mar 05, 2023
“Why Do We Start Using in the First Place?” | Teenage substance use, coping skills, trauma
Feb 19, 2023
"Honesty & Vulnerability" | Becoming authentic, character defects, defense mechanisms
Feb 14, 2023
"The Most Powerful Drug In The World" | Sex in recovery, dating too soon, relationships
Feb 10, 2023
“Practice Makes Permanent” | Self-help books, taking action, support meetings, therapy
Jan 31, 2023
“God Of Our Understanding” | Why having a Higher Power is important in recovery
Jan 03, 2023
“How To Bake A Cake” | Following a recipe for sobriety and implementing tools to avoid relapse.
Dec 22, 2022
“The Steps Are In Order For A Reason part 3” Steps 8 through 12
Oct 20, 2022
"Newcomers & Relapse" | We discuss why the newcomer is the most important person in the room, and how relapse can be embraced in anonymous meetings
Sep 25, 2022
"Thank God There's Another Way" | Spiritual principles of recovery and pathways to spirituality.
Aug 25, 2022
“Soul Sparkler” | Substance vs. environment, the effects of trauma, fellowship & helping others
Aug 12, 2022
“Spiritual Dope” | We discuss our favorite spiritual books, self soothing skills and a new phrase.
Jul 21, 2022
“Cat-Eternity Leave” | Becoming complacent in recovery and life in general, taking action
Jul 13, 2022
"An Evening With Eckhart Tolle" Part 2 - We continue our thoughts about our experience in Boston seeing Eckhart Tolle live and discuss his principles as they relate to recovery. The Recovery Pod
May 18, 2022
"An Evening With Eckhart Tolle" Part 1 - We share our thoughts about our experience in Boston seeing Eckhart Tolle live and discuss his principles as they relate to recovery. The Recovery Pod
May 18, 2022
"The Steps Are In Order For A Reason" Part 2 | A continuation of talking about the 12 steps, we touch on Step 4 through Step 7 and break down why these steps are vital to work in order. | The Recovery Pod
May 11, 2022
"The Steps Are In Order For A Reason" Part 1 | A look into Steps 1-3 and why working the 12 steps in order can be a good idea in early recovery. The Recovery Pod
Apr 13, 2022
"Power & Control" | How power and control and create friction and tension in relationships, and how conflict can result in growth and change for the better. The Recovery Pod
Apr 10, 2022
"Overthinkers Anonymous" | The effects of choice, autonomy, and boundaries in relationships, and how those communication barriers can lead to unnecessary tension in addiction recovery. The Recovery Pod
Apr 02, 2022
"Take A Hint" | We discuss the concept of deep emotional wounds formed in childhood, how The Body Keeps The Score with trauma, and ways to come back to the present moment. The Recovery Pod
Mar 05, 2022
"Forever Addicts Addicted To Forever" | Discussing the concept of letting things go, wanting them to stay, and rejecting ourselves in the process. Do we live multiple lives? Reincarnation? Spiritual experience? | The Recovery Pod
Mar 02, 2022
"Paralysis By Over-Analysis" | Keeping recovery a priority when life begins to fill back up in sobriety, how to overcome overthinking and take risks to progress in life. The Recovery Pod
Feb 13, 2022
"Star-Studded Sobriety" | An imagining of what life might be like for celebrities in recovery, the exposure of astronomical highs and unlimited resources. Also, California Sober? The Recovery Pod
Feb 09, 2022
"If I Don't Get High Or Die" | The idea that relapse is possible and humility of knowing you may still require help, remaining teachable in life and handling panic attacks without relapse. The Recovery Pod
Feb 04, 2022
"Expecting Imperfection" How we deal with expectations in recovery, the effect of perfectionism on job performance, and humility. The Recovery Pod
Jan 31, 2022
“It Doesn’t Matter” | Holiday Events, Family Relationships, Milestones, Bad Vibes | The Recovery Pod
Jan 10, 2022
"Sex, Love, & Death" | Sexuality, Impulse Control, Impermanence, Acceptance | The Recovery Pod
Jan 06, 2022
"Searching For Myself" Origin Story: Ana | Childhood Abandonment, Spirituality, Escaping Emotions, Finding Yourself | The Recovery Pod
Dec 31, 2021
"Drowning In 2 Feet Of Water" | Comparing to Others, Empathy vs Sympathy, Observing Emotions, Anger Management | The Recovery Pod
Dec 29, 2021
"Kept Coming Back" Origin Story: Wes | Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness, Perseverance | The Recovery Pod
Dec 28, 2021
"Emotional P" | Feeling Identification, Trauma, Attachment, Letting Go | The Recovery Pod
Dec 22, 2021
"Bum Under The Bridge" - Origin Story : Steven | Teenage Addiction, Social Anxiety, Spirituality, Awakening | The Recovery Pod
Dec 19, 2021
"Quantum Recovery" | Belief Structures, Manifestation, Physical Health, Origin Story | The Recovery Pod
Dec 09, 2021
"Fallen Angels" | Addict Behavior, Impulse Control, Heaven On Earth, Spirituality | The Recovery Pod
Nov 21, 2021
"Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys" | Other People's Drama, Minding Your Own Business, Protecting Your Peace, Boundaries | The Recovery Pod
Nov 17, 2021
"Astro-Logical" | Astrology Compatibility, Natal Chart Placements, Cosmic Energy, Communication | The Recovery Pod
Nov 14, 2021
"Awakening" (part 1) | The First 30 Days of Sobriety, Early Recovery Relationships, Codependency, Withdrawal Management | The Recovery Pod
Oct 29, 2021
"Flow State" | Self Motivation, Presence, Determination, Control | The Recovery Pod
Oct 20, 2021
"Resistance Persistence" | Manifesting, Feeling Complete, Self Acceptance, Mental Blocks | The Recovery Pod
Oct 10, 2021
"Spiritual Currency" | Winning the Lottery, Making Millions, Searching for Happiness, Spirituality | The Recovery Pod
Oct 07, 2021
"Continuity" | Dealing With Problems, God vs. Ego, Mental Illness, Emotional Sobriety | The Recovery Pod
Sep 28, 2021
"Accept Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself" | Self Acceptance, Expectations, Perfectionism, Self Help | The Recovery Pod
Sep 23, 2021
"Ego Empath" | Mental Health, Trauma, Empaths, Addiction | The Recovery Pod
Sep 05, 2021
"Nothing Quite Like That Real" | Relationships, Mental Health, Addiction, Spiritual Healing | The Recovery Pod
Sep 01, 2021
"Unconditional Surrender" | Motivation to Change, Overcoming Addiction, Getting Sober | The Recovery Pod
Aug 14, 2021
"God's Instagram Filter" | Higher Power, The Golden Hour, Ego Identification, Self Awareness | The Recovery Pod
Jul 25, 2021
"Trauma Ties" | Unmanageability, Triggers, Trauma Responses, Solutions | The Recovery Pod
Jul 10, 2021
"Spatial" | Feeling Different Than Others, Self-Esteem, Surviving Death, Ego | The Recovery Pod
Jun 27, 2021
"Don't Blame The Toaster" | Teen Prevention, Peer Pressure, Coping Skills, Motivation For Change | The Recovery Pod
Jun 20, 2021
"Spiritual Bankruptcy"| Angel Messengers, Speaking Truth, Self Awareness, Fellowship Meetings | The Recovery Pod
May 29, 2021
"The C Word" | 1 Year Anniversary Pod - A Look At The Last Year Of Growth | The Recovery Pod
May 22, 2021
"Cherry Poppin'" | Benefits Of Character Defects, Stored Body Trauma, Self Love | The Recovery Pod
May 16, 2021
"Am I The Narcissist?" | Self-Reflection, Projecting Emotions, Accountability, Childhood Trauma | The Recovery Pod
May 09, 2021
"Make It Rain" | Expectations, Vulnerability, Empaths, Codependency | The Recovery Pod
Apr 24, 2021
"Time, Souls, & Vibes" | Time Heals All Wounds, Dark Night Of The Soul, Vibe Energy | The Recovery Pod
Apr 17, 2021
"Knowledge Is Control" | Ego Identity, Attempt To Control, Cuban Sandwiches, Analyzing As Escape | The Recovery Pod
Apr 10, 2021
"Currency Of Experience" | Pink Clouds, Anger Management, Negativity, Overthinking | The Recovery Pod
Apr 07, 2021
"I'll Take My Choices" | Automatic Behavior, Reacting Impulsively, Choosing Your Response | The Recovery Pod
Apr 04, 2021
"Gaslighting Myself On Fire" | Character Defects, Surrender, Self-Talk, Doubt, Denial | The Recovery Pod
Mar 31, 2021
"Talking To Myself" | Projecting Onto Others, Self Reflection, High Expectations Of Ourselves | The Recovery Pod
Mar 19, 2021
"Addicted To Attention" | Inner Void, Low Self-Esteem, Toxic Behavior, Daddy Issues | The Recovery Pod
Mar 14, 2021
"What Is Enough?" | Feeling Unworthy, Comparing To Others, Childhood Beliefs, Addiction Trauma | The Recovery Pod
Mar 11, 2021
"Hope Dealers" | Expectations, Addiction Behaviors, Making Mistakes, Surrender | The Recovery Pod
Mar 07, 2021
"Friends In High Places" | Being Around People Who Use, Jealousy, Changing Friends | The Recovery Pod
Mar 03, 2021
"Bromancing" | Nice Guys, Toxic Masculinity, Denial, Instant Gratification | The Recovery Pod
Feb 27, 2021
"Perspective Hijack" | Gaslighting, Ego In Recovery, Meeting Types, Controlling Others | The Recovery Pod
Feb 24, 2021
"Vibe Kills" | Understanding Your Needs, Communication, Trust, Authenticity | The Recovery Pod
Feb 18, 2021
"Opposites Attract" | Relationships, Boundaries, Trauma, Emotional Sobriety | The Recovery Pod
Feb 07, 2021
"Love" | Healthy vs Toxic Relationships, Self Love, Trauma Responses, Communication | The Recovery Pod
Feb 03, 2021
"The Power Of Now" | Overthinking, Relationship Trauma, Social Anxiety, Confidence | The Recovery Pod
Jan 30, 2021
"Dark Night Of The Soul" | The Other Side Of Addiction, Internal vs External, Being Authentic | The Recovery Pod
Jan 14, 2021
"Feeling The Present" | Spiritual Bypassing, Facing Your Past, Trauma Responses | The Recovery Pod
Jan 01, 2021
"Love, War, & Unconsciousness" | Family Behavior, Obligation, Choice, Love Conditioning | The Recovery Pod
Dec 28, 2020
"5D Reality In An Awakening World" | Rehab, Need to be Right, Sharing in Meetings, Addiction | The Recovery Pod
Dec 24, 2020
"Realizations Pt. 2" | Perseverance, Fear of the Unknown, Spiritual Awakening | The Recovery Pod
Dec 18, 2020
"Realizations" | Purpose, Spirituality, Reincarnation, Finding Yourself | The Recovery Pod
Dec 07, 2020
"The Lost Pod" | Relapse Thoughts, Self Judgment, Willingness To Change | The Recovery Pod
Dec 04, 2020
"You Are Not Special" | Perfectionism, Qualifying Recovery, Taking Advice | The Recovery Pod
Nov 30, 2020
"Covid Holiday Season" | Isolation, Social Anxiety, Being Alone on Holidays | The Recovery Pod
Nov 15, 2020
"Are Meetings Really Necessary?" | 12 Step Meetings, Recovery Pathways | The Recovery Pod
Oct 31, 2020
"Trauma" | Surviving 2020, Inequality, Collective Ego, Pandemic Behaviors, Addiction | The Recovery Pod
Oct 31, 2020
"Dating In Early Recovery" | Dating Too Soon, Finding Yourself, Escapism | The Recovery Pod
Oct 17, 2020
"Dopamine Detox" | Digital Addiction, Distractions, Checking Out, Music | The Recovery Pod
Oct 10, 2020
"Coming Home" | Higher Power, Childhood Trauma, Hope, Change | The Recovery Pod
Sep 30, 2020
"Just Doing Our Best" | Core Beliefs, Creativity, Perception | The Recovery Pod
Sep 30, 2020
"Perfectionism Is A Disease" | Helping Others, Perfectionism, Suffering | The Recovery Pod
Aug 31, 2020
"Self-Centered ****" | Ego, Narcissism, Judgment, Compassion | The Recovery Pod
Aug 12, 2020
"Check Your Ego At The Door" | Resistance, Negative Thinking, Pleasure/Pain | The Recovery Pod
Aug 09, 2020
"Epiphanies" | Self Judgment, Introverts vs Extroverts, Negative Self Talk | The Recovery Pod
Aug 05, 2020
"Go Deeper" | Feelings, Defects of Character, The Four Agreements | The Recovery Pod
Aug 02, 2020
"Don't Forget To Put On Pants" | Positive Thinking, Control, Acceptance | The Recovery Pod
Jul 28, 2020
"All The Things" | Being Too Confident, Remaining Teachable, Living Truth | The Recovery Pod
Jul 22, 2020
"It's An Everything Podcast" | Inner Voice, Self Talk, Thought Identity | The Recovery Pod
Jun 30, 2020
"It's A Whatever Podcast" | Early Recovery, Work Ethic, Awareness | The Recovery Pod
May 30, 2020
"New Pod, Who Dis?" | What Recovery Is, Stigma, Parenting, Conditioning | The Recovery Pod
May 22, 2020