Chapter 3 Stigma

By Kyle Zibrowski

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Chapter 3 Stigma — Addiction, Recovery & Hope

Chapter 3 Stigma is a podcast about what happens after the decision to change — when the real work of recovery begins. Hosted by Kyle Zibrowski, a recovering alcoholic and storyteller, the show dives into the heart of addiction recovery, mental health, and healing from shame through raw, unfiltered conversations with people who’ve lived it.

Each episode explores what it means to rebuild after addiction: how to navigate relapse, repair trust, find forgiveness, and rediscover purpose. You’ll hear from therapists, recovery coaches, medical professionals, and loved ones who share hard-won insights about sobriety, relationships, and resilience.

Whether you’re battling alcoholism, substance use disorder, or learning how to support someone in recovery, this podcast offers real-world tools, emotional honesty, and the reminder that you are not alone.

Our mission: to end stigma, build understanding, and remind every listener that recovery isn’t a finish line — it’s a new chapter.

Topics you’ll find here:
addiction recovery • sobriety • relapse prevention • family healing • supporting a loved one • overcoming stigma • trauma recovery • emotional sobriety • mental health and addiction • personal growth

Follow Chapter 3 Stigma to hear powerful stories that prove: even after addiction, life can begin again.


Episode Date
No Room for Negotiation | Discipline, Recovery, and Structure (Teaser)
Jan 28, 2026
When Recovery Isn’t the Whole Story
Dec 31, 2025
Breaking Addiction Cycles: From 2.5 Seconds to 2.5 Years Sober | Ep. 72
Nov 18, 2025
From Loss to Leadership: Building Community After a Stillbirth with Zach Tauscher | Ep 71
Nov 05, 2025
The Science & Heart of Alcohol Recovery with Dr. Amy Swift | Ep. 70
Oct 22, 2025
The Exhale: We’re Back (And Different) with Alyssa | Ep. 69
Oct 08, 2025
The Final Episode (For Now): Love, Forgiveness, and Two Years of Recovery | Ep. 68
Jun 05, 2025
Episode 67 - A Vision for You: Finding Freedom, Fellowship, and a Future Beyond Addiction
May 28, 2025
Episode 66 - Book Sneak Peek: “Hope” — The Day I Walked Into Rehab
May 21, 2025
Episode 65: Two Years of Recovery and Mother’s Day: A Marriage Transformed by Recovery
May 14, 2025
Episode 64 - The 15-Year Resentment: What I Learned About Forgiveness in Recovery
May 07, 2025
Episode 63 - Mind The Gap: Who You Are and Who You Could Become
Apr 30, 2025
Episode 62 - Discovering Meaning in Suffering
Apr 23, 2025
Episode 61- Challenges, Goals & Loss of Faith
Apr 16, 2025
Episode 60 - Humor & Suffering: Unlikely Companions
Apr 09, 2025
Episode 59 - Love, Beauty in Nature & Spirituality
Apr 02, 2025
Episode 58 - The Journey to Purpose: Introducing Man’s Search for Meaning
Mar 26, 2025
Episode 57 - From Early Recovery to Long-Term Success
Mar 19, 2025
Episode 56 - Two Different Journeys - Establishing Long Term Recovery
Mar 12, 2025
Episode 55 - The Stigma Within the Stigma - Hushabye Nursery
Mar 05, 2025
Episode 54 - Recounting the Rehab Experience with Jeramie
Feb 26, 2025
Episode 53 - Lessons from Experiences in Early Recovery
Feb 19, 2025
Episode 52 - Step 12 (Part 2) Being of Maximal Service
Feb 12, 2025
Episode 51 - Step 12 Working with Others
Feb 05, 2025
Episode 50 - Honoring Lucy: Reflections on Loss and Love One Year Later
Jan 29, 2025
Episode 49 - A Daily Reprieve: Steps 10 & 11
Jan 22, 2025
Episode 48 - Making Amends: Steps 8 & 9
Jan 15, 2025
Episode 47 - Music, Healing & Growth: A Conversation with Gail Taylor
Jan 08, 2025
Episode 46 - 2024 Year In Review
Jan 01, 2025
Episode 45 - Beyond the Substance: Addiction and Emotions with the Sugar Free Man
Dec 26, 2024
Episode 44 - Discharge, Relapse and Service: A Navy SEAL’s Battle for Recovery
Dec 19, 2024
Episode 43 - Into Action - Steps 5-7
Dec 12, 2024
Ep 42 - Confronting Death & Loss of Identity with Jeramie - Part 1
Dec 05, 2024
Episode 41 - Thanksgiving Gratitude
Nov 28, 2024
Episode 40 - Taking Inventory - Step 4
Nov 21, 2024
Episode 39 - Reflecting on 18 Months in Recovery
Nov 14, 2024
Episode 38 - Loss, Suffering and Healing with Eric McCormack and Ben Koehler
Nov 07, 2024
Episode 37 - Getting Started - 12 Step Work
Oct 31, 2024
Episode 36 - A View Into the Rooms of AA
Oct 24, 2024
Episode 35 - Crafting a Meaningful Program - Rehab Discharge Planning
Oct 17, 2024
Episode 34 - Rehab Exercises for Addiction
Oct 10, 2024
Episode 33- Obituary Exercise
Oct 03, 2024
Episode 32 - Rehab Rehash with Heidi
Sep 26, 2024
Episode 31 - Now What? Recovery Alternatives Explained
Sep 19, 2024
Episode 30 - Embracing Recovery: Completing Chapter 3
Sep 12, 2024
Episode 29 - Chapter 3 - Fred’s Story
Sep 05, 2024
Episode 28 - Chapter 3 - The Insane Jaywalker
Aug 29, 2024
Episode 27 - Chapter 3 - Insane Excuses and Reasoning
Aug 22, 2024
Episode 26 - Chapter 3 - Realities of Alcoholism
Aug 15, 2024
Episode 25 - The Loss of Innocence - Discovering a New Normal
Aug 08, 2024
Episode 24 - Chapter 3 - More About Alcoholism
Aug 01, 2024
Episode 23 - An Emotional Relapse - Steps in Action
Jul 25, 2024
Episode 22 - A Sobering Conversation - A Friendship Tested by Alcoholism
Jul 18, 2024
Episode 21 - There is a Solution - Spiritual Experiences
Jul 11, 2024
Episode 20 - Why Do I Drink?
Jul 04, 2024
Episode 19 - Six Months Since Losing Lucy
Jun 27, 2024
Episode 18 - Am I an Alcoholic?
Jun 20, 2024
Episode 17 - Hope - There is a Solution
Jun 13, 2024
Episode 16 - To the Loved Ones of Alcoholics and Addicts
Jun 06, 2024
Episode 15 - Community: Practices of Active Recovery
May 30, 2024
Episode 14 - Spiritual Connection: Practices of Active Recovery
May 23, 2024
Episode 13 - Vision: Practices of Active Recovery
May 16, 2024
Episode 12 - Gratitude & Awe: Practices of Active Recovery
May 09, 2024
Episode 11 - Movement: Practices of Active Recovery
May 02, 2024
Episode 10 - Spiritual Fitness
Apr 25, 2024
Episode 9 - Physical Fitness
Apr 18, 2024
Episode 8 - Emotional Fitness
Apr 11, 2024
Episode 7 - Pillars of Recovery
Apr 04, 2024
Episode 6 - Lucy’s Story
Mar 28, 2024
Episode 5 - The First 86 Days: Active Recovery
Mar 25, 2024
Episode 4 - My Story: Hell
Mar 14, 2024
Episode 3 - My Story: Crossing the Threshold
Feb 29, 2024
Episode 2 - The Promises
Feb 15, 2024
Episode 1 - How It Works
Feb 07, 2024