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Addiction is messy. Recovery is real.
Recovery Culture is where raw recovery journeys meet real-world insight.
Hosted by Valerie and Steven, this podcast is rooted in lived experience — Steven is a former addict in recovery, and Valerie has experienced both sides of addiction in relationships, including a marriage that didn’t survive it and one that did.
Together, they share honest conversations with people living recovery, along with practical insight for those still struggling — and for the families walking beside them.
No sugar-coating. No pretending. Just truth, tools, and hope… with a little light along the way.
Real. Raw. Recovery.
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Setting Healthy Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace in Recovery
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Nov 04, 2026 |
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The Fear Behind Control: Learning to Let Go
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Oct 21, 2026 |
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Breaking Bad Habits: Small Changes, Lasting Recovery
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Oct 14, 2026 |
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Ellen: Beyond the Diagnosis
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Oct 07, 2026 |
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Marilyn: The Healing Power of Forgiveness
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Sep 30, 2026 |
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Beyond Addiction: Why Recovery Is for Everyone
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Erin: When Love Isn’t Enough
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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Jealousy, Envy & the Comparison Trap
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Forgiving Yourself: You Are More Than Your Past
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Loneliness, Isolation & the Need for Connection
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Kelley S.: Still Standing | A Story of Trauma, Faith & Healing
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Rock Bottom: The Moment You Decide to Change
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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The Blind Spots Holding You Back
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Gregg: Hope Beyond Hidden Wounds
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Codependency: Loving Without Losing Yourself
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Guiseppe: From Homeless to Hope | Recovery, Faith & Redemption
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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The First Year of Recovery: From Day One to One Year
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Ben: From Rejection to Redemption | Recovery, Healing & Hope
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Inside Sober Living: What Recovery Really Looks Like
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Mark: Finding Recovery After Relapse | Faith, Forgiveness & Transformation
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Brandon S: His Father's Footsteps | Sobriety, Recovery & Legacy
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Inside the Mind of Addiction: Obsession, Escape & Recovery
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Vic R: From Survival Mode to Serving Others
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May 27, 2026 |
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Valerie: Depression, Recovery & Finding Faith
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May 20, 2026 |
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Loving an Addict Without Losing Yourself
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May 20, 2026 |
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Acceptance, Patience, and the Power of Yet
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May 13, 2026 |
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Forgiveness in Recovery: Letting Go Without Forgetting
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May 06, 2026 |
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Ashley: When “Normal” Isn’t Healthy | Alcohol, Environment & Choosing Change
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Vic O: From the Streets to the Pulpit | Faith, Recovery & Transformation
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Healing Through Action: The Power of Amends
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Kevin: Addiction, Identity, and the Moment Everything Changed (Part 2)
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Kevin: Violence, Shame, and a Search for Something More (Part 1)
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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The Lies We Believe About Ourselves
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Jorge: From Self-Destruction to Real Recovery | Relationships, Relapse & Accountability
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Handling Addiction in Relationships: Boundaries, Trust & Recovery
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Vinni: Wild Stories, Hard Lessons, and the Road to Sobriety
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Myths About Recovery & Sobriety (And What Actually Helps People Get Sober)
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Maddie: Breaking the Cycle | Addiction, Abuse & Sobriety
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Starting Recovery: What to Expect in Recovery Programs
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Jim: Faith, Loss, and the Road to Recovery
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Learning to Live With Grief: The Work of Healing
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Cesar: From Chaos to Peace — Recovery, Faith, and Transformation
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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You Can’t Do Recovery Alone: Why Community Matters
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Introductions
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Feb 25, 2026 |