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Addiction Recovery
The Addiction Recovery Podcast is the ultimate destination for individuals battling addiction or supporting loved ones in their journey towards recovery. With a focus on providing informative, educational, and persuasive content, our podcast aims to engage and guide listeners towards healing and transformation.
Episodes
98 episodes
98: Is There Really Such a Thing as an Addictive Personality
Quitting alcohol or drugs can feel like getting your life back—until you realize the obsession hasn’t disappeared; it’s simply shifted to something else. In this episode, we explore addiction switching, cross-addiction, and how to recognize whe...
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97: Finding a Sponsor-What It Really Looks Like
Relapse rarely starts with a drink or a drug. It often begins with isolation, racing thoughts, and the decision not to reach out. In this conversation, we take a closer look at sponsorship in 12-step recovery and how one phone call, made early ...
96: Secrets Make Us Sick, But This Heals Us
Guilt has a way of following us, and the harder we try to numb it, the louder it becomes. When we act against our conscience, the pain can fuel a cycle of shame, isolation, and addiction.We explore how that cycle plays out—from remorse t...
95: Do Stuff That Actually Works
The fastest way to stall your progress is to constantly chase something new—new plans, hacks, shortcuts, or reasons the basics don’t apply to you. The better approach is simple: do what works.A jiu-jitsu lesson makes the point: a ...
94: This is Why Gratitude Matters
Gratitude is easy when life is going well. But what happens when your mind is racing, life feels overwhelming, and you want to isolate?On Stephen’s birthday, we revisit his darkest day—November 11, 2004—when relapse had taken nearly ever...
93: When Addiction Steals Your Dad with Victoria
Victoria shares the raw and deeply relatable story of growing up with a father in active addiction—from cocaine use to prescription painkillers during the opioid crisis—and the lasting impact it had on her family, relationships, and sense of sa...
92: Am I On a Slippery Slope
Problem drinking or drug use often starts subtly—more days, more excuses, and more bargaining. In this episode, Steven T. Ginsburg and Steve Coughran discuss unmanageability as a simple way to recognize a problem before reaching a dramat...
91: Half Measures Avail Us Nothing
“Half measures availed us nothing” captures a powerful truth about recovery: trying to do sobriety halfway can keep old patterns alive. In this episode, we explore what “no half measures” really means and why lasting recovery requires fully eng...
90: The Fears, the Questions, and the Simple Truth About Getting Help.Raw
Someone enters detox thinking, “I can’t believe I ended up here.” That moment of fear, regret, and honesty is often where recovery begins. Steve Coughran sits down with Stephen T. Ginsburg, founder of Restore Detox Centers, to discuss the conve...
89: The Buffet--Why Mixing Drugs Is Deadlier and Harder to Treat
A small mistake shouldn’t be fatal—but with today’s methamphetamine and fentanyl supply, it can be. We discuss the rise of high-purity, low-cost meth, the growing risk of fentanyl contamination, and why even casual experimentation can quickly b...
88: Why America Is Finally Putting the Drink Down
Alcohol is losing its grip on American culture. We explore why fewer people are drinking, from changing social norms and new health research to what we're seeing firsthand in addiction recovery. We also discuss whether people are replacing alco...
87: The 5 Pillars of Sobriety
AA just turned 91, and one of its simplest messages still hits hardest: “Let’s keep it simple.” In this episode, we reflect on Founders Day and why that idea still matters for anyone in recovery today.We break down what addiction is real...
86: What Happens to a Relationship When One Person Gets Sober
Getting sober can be one of the best decisions you'll ever make, but it often comes with major changes—especially in relationships. In this conversation, we discuss what happens when one partner gets sober, how relationships evolve, and how lif...
85: The Upside of Sobriety
Sobriety is often seen as a life of sacrifice, but we've found the opposite to be true. In this episode, we discuss the joy, purpose, and freedom that come from being fully present and living with integrity, service, and faith.We explore...
84: They're 25, They're Using, and They Live in My House
Discovering that your adult child is using drugs or alcohol while living under your roof can leave parents feeling scared, conflicted, and unsure what to do next. In this episode, we discuss how to set clear, healthy boundaries, have difficult ...
83: Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice
If addiction is causing so much damage, why can’t someone just stop? In this episode, Steven Ginsburg, founder of Restore Detox Centers and a recovering addict and alcoholic, explains how addiction goes beyond willpower and affects the brain mu...
82: Want Better Relationships. Try This
The fastest way to change a relationship usually isn’t a big speech—it’s asking a thoughtful question and listening long enough to truly hear the answer. We talk about how conversations often become self-focused, why curiosity can sometimes fee...
81: The Law of Diminishing Returns and Why Drugs and Alcohol Stop Working
That moment when something you once loved suddenly feels flat can reveal the law of diminishing returns. What once brought relief, excitement, or escape slowly loses its effect, leading to the cycle of needing more just to feel normal. In addic...
80: Rigorous Honesty in Recovery and Why Secrets Keep You Sick
Addiction doesn’t always look like chaos. Sometimes it’s a routine that slowly pulls you farther from yourself before you even notice. In this episode, we talk about why drugs and alcohol are such subtle foes, how autopilot living distorts real...
79: What We Get Once We Step Into It
Detox can restore you in days—but what happens after you start feeling better? We explore the early, visible turnaround as someone stabilizes physically, emotionally, and mentally, while also addressing a hard truth: a reset isn’t the same as r...
78: Being Fully Resolute vs Partially Committed
A casual “just have a beer” shows how relapse often begins—not with a crisis, but with quiet negotiation. We share a story from a Brazil trip that highlights a key truth in recovery: 100% commitment is often easier than 95%. When the line is cl...
77: Addiction in the Digital Age
The hardest addictions to spot are often the ones in our pockets. We discuss how phones, social media, pornography, gaming, and gambling all tap into the same dopamine loop—offering quick relief but often leading to emptiness and loss of contro...
76: Why Smart, Successful People Still Struggle With Addiction
Success can be a quiet trigger. When life improves, it’s easy to think the risk is gone—but that’s often when relapse risk increases. We explain why and share simple, repeatable practices that protect clarity and keep ego in check.Addict...
75: If You Want Help, Start with These 3 Truths
The lie that keeps many people stuck in addiction isn’t dramatic—it’s ordinary: “I can manage this.” In this conversation, we unpack three core ideas from AA’s Chapter Five that move recovery from theory to real traction: admitting powerlessnes...
74: How to Talk to Teens About Drugs and Alcohol Without Pushing Them Away
A father’s tears on his son’s sixteenth birthday spark an honest conversation about raising teens in a culture that normalizes substance use. We talk about gratitude, sobriety, and how a faith-centered home shows up in daily conversations, boun...