Best Host Ty Bechel Podcasts (2024)

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Drug Court Shenanigans with Judge Napp and Kim Clark 1:17:25

8M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Have you ever wondered what the journey from addiction to recovery looks like, particularly from the unique perspective of those who have been on both sides of the drug court system? Ever thought about the real-life stories behind the faces of those tasked with the immense responsibility of turning lives around? This episode promises to take you on…

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From Dusk to Dawn: A True Tale of Redemption 31:15

9M ago31:15

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Have you ever found yourself in a place so dark, you couldn't imagine a way out? Join us in a heartfelt conversation with Christina Foster-Beagle, who candidly shares her journey from the depth of addiction to the pinnacles of redemption. Listen as she takes us back to her small-town roots in Roxana, Illinois. Here, she paints a picture of a young …

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Her Name is Heather Thompson 36:34

10M ago36:34

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In this episode, we hear some of the last recorded moments of Heather Thompson. We recorded this episode on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, and she tragically passed away on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 - 4 days later. Heather and her husband, Joe Thompson, are residents of Coffeen, Illinois, a small village in Central Illinois with an approximate po…

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Trauma of the Worst Kind 42:39

10M ago42:39

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Meet Bonnie Goodwin, a woman who's journey through recovery has not only transformed her life but has also become a beacon of hope for others battling addiction. With eight years, eight months and one day of recovery under her belt, she travels to the town of Vandalia, sharing her unique insight on her growth in recovery. Sit tight as we delve into…

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Humble Beginnings: The Eric Conley Story 42:03

11M ago42:03

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Picture a young boy from Fairview Heights, Illinois, growing up in a small house with his two sisters and parents where life starts to unravel at an early age. That boy is Eric Conley and his story is one of struggle, resilience and ultimately, redemption. He candidly shares his battle with depression and addiction that began in his teenage years, …

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A Teacher's Encounter With Domestic Violence 30:49

11M ago30:49

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Brace yourselves for an intense journey of trauma, triumph, and healing with our guest, AE Lee. As a grade school teacher, the author of One of the Lucky Ones, she candidly shares her harrowing experiences with domestic violence, empowering others through her raw narrative of survival. This episode promises to shine a light on the dark corners of t…

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Exploring Substance Use Disorders and Therapy with Dr. Ari Lakritz 35:29

11M ago35:29

35:29

Just imagine the journey one must take to devote their life to the study of the human mind. Dr. Ari Lakritz, our esteemed guest and psychologist at OSF in St. Anthony's in Alton, journeyed to the Midwest from the bustling streets of New York City and New Jersey, before settling in Alton. In our fascinating dialogue, Dr. Lakritz takes us along his e…

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Small Towns Have Heroin Too: Jakob's Story 37:57

11M ago37:57

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Ever wonder what it's like to grow up in a small town and then struggle with addiction? This week, we have Jakob Miller shedding light on this very experience. Raised in Union, Missouri, Jakob opens up about the sharp contrast between small town life and the city, and the adjustments associated with returning home after years away. Jakob gives us a…

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Overcoming Addiction: A Quad Skater’s Journey 56:53

11M ago56:53

56:53

Have you ever wondered how roller skating could be a form of therapy? Our guest, Jackie Butler, shares her fascinating journey of finding solace in roller skating amidst the turmoil of her parents' divorce and the ensuing sense of isolation. Jackie's raw and emotional account of her struggles with substance use and mental health issues is a powerfu…

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Episode 57: From Heroin to Heroine 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

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Giving up was not an option for Brittany, even though she was only one wrong decision away from a life full of despair and possibly death. She joined Ty in the Big Z Media studio and shared how she flew under the radar with her drug and alcohol use, shocking her parents at the kitchen table while pleading for help from the grip heroin had on her ev…

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Episode 56: A Daughter's Rage Turned Forgiveness 46:15

1+ y ago46:15

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Rhiannon Gancheff joined Ty in the Big Z Media studio from Florida, traveling to Illinois to meet her mother and brother for a week. There is a saying, "Addiction is not a spectator sport, and the entire family gets to play," and Rhiannon was a central teammate in her mother's addiction. Rhiannon recounts the struggles she saw her mother and father…

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Episode 55: From Darkness and Despair to a Full Life in Recovery 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

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Katie O'Malley joins Ty in the Big Z Media studio and discusses her ups and downs that led to her almost 4 years of continuous recovery. Born in the St. Clair County, Illinois, Katie is the daughter of her late father, Michael, a prominent and respected judge, who shares her travels to Manhattan and where she was on September 11th, 2001. She also d…

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Episode 54: If You Don't Make Your Bed You'll Smoke Crack, or So They Say 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

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Jessica joins Ty at the Big Z Media studio to discuss her obsession with alcohol and how it affected her day-to-day life. Coming from a supportive marriage and in-laws, Jessica shares her secrets about hiding her love for alcohol from those closest to her and her co-workers. While working at an upscale restaurant, hints were becoming apparent that …

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Episode 53: When Honesty is the Only Option 28:55

1+ y ago28:55

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Liz, Outreach Worker for Oxford Inc. and a Kentucky native, joins Ty at the studio and discusses many challenging topics. Some will call her brave, and that she is, but it is also safe to say she is working an "honest program" because healing and recovering from a past riddled with active addiction and the need to fit in is essential to her health …

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Episode 52: New Year, New Me LIVE! Special from 107.1 FM 1:16:41

1+ y ago1:16:41

1:16:41

In case you missed our live show that airs on Saturday nights, we gotchu covered! Host Ty Bechel, as always, was joined by his co-host, Bri on the Radio, and a returning guest from the recorded podcast, Dorie Hebblethwaite. We discussed what Dorie, a junior in high school, is seeing around her campus regarding drugs and what kids are up to these da…

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Episode 51: This One's For Ben 33:04

1+ y ago33:04

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Amber Kite joins us in the studio to talk about everything recovery, but not before she gave a shout-out to her close friend, Ben, who tragically lost his life to suicide recently at the young age of 25. We discuss the importance of checking on our people and letting them know we love them. Remember, you can call 988 if you feel you are in a crisis…

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Episode 50: Back And Better Than Ever 43:56

1+ y ago43:56

43:56

Michael Wooten, owner of Effervescent Studios and person in recovery, joins Ty to discuss the past three years since he and his partner were last on the show. As many argue relapse if relapse is, or isn't, part of recovery, today's interview shows the monumental growth that can take place after a brief taste of recovery goes awry when relapse finds…

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Episode 49: Lights, Camera, RECOVERY! 46:13

1+ y ago46:13

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Ted Perkins, a former Warner Bros. and Universal Studios Executive, joins Ty Bechel from Los Angeles to share his expertise in films, writing, recovery, and his recently published book, Addicted in Film. The 300-page paperback travels into unknown territory by mixing and bending Ted's recovery journey with his 30 years in Hollywood and great love f…

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Episode 48: I'm Coming Home 34:15

1+ y ago34:15

34:15

Nate Hartmann, Vice President of Operations at Symetria Recovery, joins host Ty A. Bechel, all the way from Oswego, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago, to discuss his personal and professional journey. Nate, an Illinois native from Naperville, Illinois, struggled with drug and alcohol addiction hindered by debilitating depression as a young adul…

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Episode 47: Judges Recover Too 56:21

2y ago56:21

56:21

Attorney, past specialty court judge (drug court), and social entrepreneur, Katie Sullivan, joins Recovery Uncensored from her home to share a remarkable story of trials, tribulations, and success that took her all the way to working with the Trump Administration's Department of Justice. Having nearly 26 years of continuous recovery from alcoholism…

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Episode 46: An Oxford Home Is Where the Heart Is 34:25

2y ago34:25

34:25

Zach George joined us in studio to talk about being an "everywhere man" and his struggles with homelessness and how it fueled his active addiction. From spending time in Ohio, Washington, and Texas, Zach knew he had to make a change. After finding recovery in Texas, he was given safe, supportive, and secure housing through an Oxford House. Now lovi…

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Episode 45: From Los Angeles with Love 33:22

2y ago33:22

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Author, publisher, counselor, and Hollywood socialite, Leonard Buschel joins Recovery Uncensored all the way from Los Angeles, California, to discuss his journey through marijuana and MDMA addiction and share about his newly released memoir, HIGH: Confessions of a Cannabis Addict. Recently celebrating 28 years of continuous recovery, Buschel shares…

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Episode 44: It's Not You, It's Me (And the Paralyzing Fear of Being Abandoned) 58:31

2y ago58:31

58:31

Tara Demand joins host, Ty Bechel in the studio to discuss alcoholism and Adderall dependency finding her in her 30's. From experiencing a case of empty nest to climbing the corporate ladder in the medical field, Tara found herself hiding how bad her drinking had gotten. She shares with us how she slowly progressed with her drinking and Adderall us…

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Episode 43: Live from 107.1 FM 1:24:36

2y ago1:24:36

1:24:36

Hello, Recovery Uncensored fans! In case you didn't know, we started a spinoff show called Recovery Uncensored LIVE! that is live on the radio in the St. Louis region on 107.1 FM/1570 AM; you can stream live too! This is our 4th live episode captured for your Recovery Uncensored needs! Michael Wooten, owner and lead dance instructor of Effervescent…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 42: Losing a Son is Never Easy, A Message from Grandpa Jack 44:08

2y ago44:08

44:08

The infamous Grandpa Jack, aka Jack Wilcox, joined us to discuss addiction, recovery, and losing his son to an opiate overdose that lived in Dayton, Ohio, one of the places hardest hit nationally by the opioid epidemic. Jack goes into great detail about his personal struggle with alcoholism and the fateful day he got the call many parents dread. Gr…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 41: 2 Guests Are Better Than 1 56:11

2+ y ago56:11

56:11

Erica and Pam join us all the way from Hillsboro, Illinois, to discuss their journey through recovery and how the recovery movement has been taken shape in their region. Pam shares honestly about hiding her attraction to other women in a time that being gay was not acceptable. Erica doesn't hold anything back either and shares about her time in a d…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 40: The Teenage Meth Chronicles 52:01

2+ y ago52:01

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Katie McKenna joins me from her home in Pana, Illinois, via Zoom to share her story of daydreaming as a young kid of wanting to listen to rock-and-roll music and party with friends, becoming ungovernable as a teenager, and trying meth for the first time at 12 years old. Her do-what-I-want attitude lead her to 25 months in prison after a fatal car a…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 39: Is Recovery Bigger In Texas? 53:54

2+ y ago53:54

53:54

Casey Arrillaga joins Ty all the way from Wimberley, Texas; Casey is a clinical social worker and chemical dependency counselor who has lived with and around addiction for all his life. He is now a therapist specializing in family counseling for addiction. In both his book, Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other A…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 38: Rock-N-Roll Recovery 49:30

2+ y ago49:30

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In Ep. 38: Rock-N-Roll Recovery, Shaun Howard, lead singer of the band Foreplay and the Shaun & Mike Duo, joins Recovery Uncensored to share his struggle with alcoholism that accompanied his night life as a talented vocalist and natural-born rocker. We sit down and discuss the car wreck that changed his motivation for recovery, depression, writing …

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 37: Trauma Unveiled 1:10:48

2+ y ago1:10:48

1:10:48

On Recovery Uncensored Ep. 37: Trauma Unveiled, Rick stops by the studio to share one of the most honest stories of adversity filled with extreme trauma, abandonment, and trying to find his place in a world where he could be accepted and loved. He takes us through being raised by his great grandparents and his sacred trust of an older family being …

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 36: Sober AF! 56:34

2+ y ago56:34

56:34

A new year, with a new guest all on Recovery Uncensored! On our first episode of 2022, our host, Ty Bechel, brought on Duke Rumely, founder of Sober AF Entertainment out of Colorado. Ty and Duke discuss Duke's history with alcohol abuse and how he crossed the border into Mexico, later to be arrested and detained by Mexican federales. The jail put a…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 35: Harm Reduction - Good or Bad? 1:02:22

3y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

The controversial topic of harm reduction and syringe services programs (SSPs) - needle exchange - is discussed with our guest, Jen Nagel, who may seem radical in her ideology but has a glaring passion for helping those suffering from addiction and treating her participants at her organization, The Porchlight Collective, with nothing but compassion…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 34: His Roaring 20's 43:02

3y ago43:02

43:02

Jake Grant joins us to discuss his three DUI's, three years in prison, and the romantic relationship he found while in residential treatment. Struggling to stay clean and sober, he worked day in and day out to find continuous recovery and get his two children back in his custody from DCFS. A story of perseverance and resiliency, Jake shares an hone…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 33: Ahoy! A Navy Man's Journey to the Abyss 1:02:05

3y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Jason joins us in the studio to discuss his past trauma, mental health, time in the Navy, and his near-death experience. Troubled as a child and not feeling like he fits in, our guest found a way to make himself feel sociably accepted through alcohol and later drugs. When he realized that the drugs and alcohol consumed him in darkness, he felt ther…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 32: Red Road to Wellbriety 38:09

3y ago38:09

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Episode 32 with host, Ty Bechel, discusses pathways to recovery. There is a lot of chatter as of late that there are only a few ways that you can recover from a substance use disorder, but we have found in our guests' testimony there are many different pathways to recovery one can take like 12-step model, science-based, Medical-Assisted Treatment, …

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 31: Let's Rave! 1:08:15

3y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Heather sits down with Ty, host of Recovery Uncensored, at the Big Z Media studio. She discusses growing up after the divorce of her parents and adjusting to having two homes. As tension grew between her and her father, she found comfort in attending raves, dropping ecstasy, and couch surfing. The uncertainty and chaos became a comfortable passenge…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 30: From Disney to Dope 1:07:50

3y ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Allison stops by the Big Z Media studio and hangs out with Recovery Uncensored and drops the skinny about her remarkable story. Escaping Illinois and migrating to Florida, she entered a Disney intern program and began planting roots in the Sunshine State. After the internship, there were drug dealers, multiple jobs, and daily drug use. Allison and …

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 29: A Guy Named Brian 58:37

3y ago58:37

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Brian began telling his story that he once thought was boring... once he no longer felt nervous his narrated journey unpacked the insidious side of alcohol and prescription medication addiction that he hid from his family and friends, or so he thought. The thing about addiction is it makes us lie to everyone, even ourselves when we are in full-blow…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 28: When Does a Jailbird Fly Free? 1:04:35

3y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

From a small town to multiple prisons, Colby joins us in the Big Z Media studio. He shares how his release from prison and reflecting on the years of using drugs and alcohol inspired him to make a change and give recovery a chance. Wearing himself down from being homeless and couch surfing, Colby highlights that he had enough. Thank you Colby for s…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 27: Let's Talk About Sex (W/ HBO True Blood's Brianne Davis) 59:44

3y ago59:44

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Episode 27 is unlike any other episode we have produced. During this episode, we shift gears into discussing sex and love addiction with Hollywood actress (True Blood, Prom Night, Jarhead), Brianne Davis, that is in recovery from sex and love addiction. We talk about recovery from sex and love addiction in Hollywood, why the movie The Notebook is o…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 26: Two Sisters In Recovery Tell It All 1:02:48

3+ y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Two sisters, Brittney Yotter, and Rachael Capriglione stop by the Big Z Media Studio and sit down with our host, Ty Bechel, to discuss family, addiction, and their love and support for one another in their recovery journey. One was meth, the other fentanyl... two different stories that had an uncommon ending. Join us for one of the most intriguing …

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 25: The Magic of Recovery 1:07:53

3+ y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Mike joins us at the Big Z Media Studio to share his journey of recovery. From growing up with a single mom to experiencing secondary trauma, Mike takes us on a wild ride of cocaine binges and alcohol-induced blackouts. Through the drunken oblivion, heroin whispered into his ear, ushering in a new level of chaos and waking life misery. His recovery…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 24: Mom, I Don't Have A Problem, I Swear! 1:05:05

3+ y ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Lacey joins us in the Big Z Media Studio to discuss going from telling on herself at a house party to hiding her cocaine and heroin use from her family and friends. Moving around a lot during her childhood to many military bases, Lacey found her roots when she moved to Illinois when she was 8. She lived a relatively quiet and safe childhood and aft…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 23: When Suicide Feels Like the Only Escape 1:13:21

3+ y ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Morgan joins Recovery Uncensored's Ty Bechel at the Big Z Media studio and shares some of the most intimate moments of her life that makes us respect her even more. From foster care to her home going up in flames, she came to a crossroad in her life where she felt suicide was the only way out to escape her addiction that was ravaging her life. She …

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 22: Mother's Drink Too 1:12:53

3+ y ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Erin joins Recovery Uncensored's host, Ty Bechel in the Big Z Studio and reveals the shocking truth that mothers drink too. Her riveting testimony reveals what used to be fun turned into a bleak, resentment-fueled relationship she had with alcohol. Her family at a loss did the only thing they thought was right to save their mother, wife, and daught…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 21: A Brother's Revenge 1:23:10

3+ y ago1:23:10

1:23:10

Professional MMA fighter, Brandon "QuickDraw" Lowe stops by the studio to meet with the host (and his brother) and share what it was like trying to love a brother that was spiraling out of control. We break the rules on Episode 21 and talk about family, addiction, and recollect some of his greatest fight moments. Sponsor: Gateway Foundation Support…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 20: Country Boys Do Recover (And Survive) 1:17:01

3+ y ago1:17:01

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From a small town of only 1,250, Ryan tells it all about growing up in Shawneetown and going to juvenile prison. He describes in detail how his addiction progressed and his struggle to feel accepted during active addiction was never met until he made the decision to turn his life around and find recovery. From couch surfing to a business owner and …

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Recovery Uncensored Ep. 19: A Hitchhiker's Guide to Recovery 1:06:16

3+ y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Leah joins us in the studio to take us on a wild ride of hitchhiking, mailing marijuana, and making sure she was hydrated with Gatorade while Vodka controlled her life. From Illinois to California, this unique and beautiful soul provides a testimony of tragedy turned triumph. Sponsor: Gateway Foundation Support the Show. www.myrecoverypodcast.com w…

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 18: Temper, Temper, Temper! 1:10:24

3+ y ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Briana joins us in the studio to discuss growing up and not feeling like she fit in. From drunken cornfields to drug court, she not only struggled with drug addiction but a temper, too. After experiencing a traumatic event with her son, she didn't know how to cope and fell into a dark abyss of drug-induced escape. Luckily, she was able to turn her …

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Recovery Uncensored Ep 17: Alida Takes No Shit 1:15:48

3+ y ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Alida joins us in the studio to talk about leaving Colorado, its beautiful landscape, and family behind for a man to come to an industrialized abyss in Madison County, Illinois, where her addiction took her places she never dreamed, and drug court was one of them. She is witty, full of sass, and takes no shit off of nobody, and that is why we love …

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