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RecoverMate Podcast
RecoverMate Podcast: Love, Sobriety & Life Gets REAL
Welcome to the RecoverMate Podcast, where honesty, vulnerability, and real-life conversations come together to explore what it means to live a sober life and build a love that lasts. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Rick and Danielle, who dive into the raw and unfiltered discussions most people shy away from.
In each episode we share our personal journeys through sobriety, tackling tough topics like recovery, parenting, finances, relationship struggles, and everything in between.
Whether you're sober, considering recovery, or simply trying to keep love alive in a world full of challenges, we’re here to show you what’s possible when you embrace the tough stuff together.
We’re not afraid to keep it real—because that’s what love, sobriety and life are all about. So grab a seat, buckle up, hit the follow button and get ready for the kind of conversations you won’t hear anywhere else!
Episodes
22 episodes
New Year, Ten Years Married, Alcohol-Free & Aligned: A RecoverMate Reset
In this deeply personal episode, Rick and Danielle pause to celebrate 10 years of marriage and reflect on the journey that led them off the hamster wheel of life and into a more intentional, aligned way of living.They open up abou...
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A Relationship Built on Alcohol: Danielle’s Exclusive Interview
In this exclusive episode of the RecoverMate Podcast, our cofounder and cohost Danielle joins Fleur Thompson, master relationship coach at The Relationship Code, for an honest and emotional deep dive into how alcohol...
Behind Closed Doors: Jacintha Field on Breaking from Abuse and Finding Herself in Sobriety
In this unique and powerful episode, Rick and Danielle from RecoverMate sit down with the incredible Jacintha Field, a woman whose story of survival, transformation, and purpose will stay with you long after the episode ends.
Three Months of Healing: Growth, Grief & Going Deeper
In this intimate and honest episode on the RecoverMate Podcast, Rick & Danielle open up about where they've been over the past three months. A season marked by deep personal transformation, unexpected challenges, and powerful momen...
From 75 Hard to 44 Strong: Ella’s Transformation with RecoverMate
In this special episode, we welcome our very first guest, Ella Peberdy, a personal trainer and business owner of Ellite Fitness! Ella shares her powerful experience completing RecoverMate’s 44 Strong Challenge, after trying different programs l...
The Sobriety Scorecard: Our Truth, Unfiltered
In this raw and honest episode, Rick and Danielle put their relationship and recovery journey under the microscope, literally ranking how alcoholism and sobriety have affected different aspects of their lives on a scale from 1 to 10. From trust...
Addiction, Money, and Recovery: The Financial Price We Paid and the Life We Built
In this deeply honest episode, Rick and Danielle open up about a side of addiction that doesn’t get talked about enough: MONEY. They share how their drinking habits left them broke, stuck in financial chaos, and barely getting by, and how sobri...
From Afternoon Beers to Champagne Deals: Alcohol in Trades and Corporate Life
In today’s episode on The RecoverMate Podcast, Rick and Danielle dive deep into the drinking culture woven through different workplaces. From trades workshops & sites to the corporate offices & boardrooms. Rick shar...
No More Repeats: Breaking Habits & Cycles with the 44 Strong Challenge
In this powerful episode of the RecoverMate Podcast, Rick and Danielle sit down to reflect on the momentum and magic behind the 44 Strong Challenge. From real-time progress updates to the inspiring stories pouring in from the community, they un...
Alcohol Was Raising Our Kids: Until We Got Sober
In this powerful and honest episode, Rick and Danielle open up about how alcohol impacted their ability to parent and the ripple effect it had on their children. They reflect on the emotional disconnection, the guilt, and the hard moments that ...
Coffee, Cravings, and 44 Strong: Rick’s Reality Check
In this powerful episode on the RecoverMate Podcast, Rick and Danielle dive into the unexpected start of their 44 Strong Challenge: a 44-day journey of clarity, discipline, and self-discovery. What began with giving up alcohol has n...
When the Past Comes Back: Navigating the Return of a Missing Father
Life has a way of bringing the unexpected, and in this episode on the RecoverMate Podcast, Danielle shares a deeply personal story about the shock surprise of her father, who was once a missing person, suddenly resurfacing.
7News Feature Hits Over 150K Views & Our 44-Day Strong Challenge Launches!
RecoverMate is making waves! After our feature on 7News, we’ve hit over 150,000 views online, proving that the conversation around addiction, recovery, and personal transformation is more important than ever.To keep the momentum g...
When Love Meets Addiction: The Truth About Hidden Drinking & Secrets
Why do alcoholics hide their drinking from their partners? In this episode of the RecoverMate Podcast, we unpack why alcoholics feel the need to hide their drinking. We have the tough but important conversation about secrecy, trust, an...
Thriving Sober: Navigating Life’s Biggest Events with the Right Support
One of the biggest shifts in sobriety is redefining your social life! Who you spend time with, how you celebrate, and where you find belonging. In this episode of the RecoverMate Podcast, we dive into the power of community in recovery...
Sober Sips: Exploring the 0% Alcohol Revolution
In this episode of RecoverMate, Rick and Danielle dive into the world of 0% alcohol beverages, reviewing the latest non-alcoholic drinks on the market. They discuss the importance of choosing alcohol-free options and how it can lead to...
Ego, Accountability & the Tragedy of a Drunk Driving Doctor
In this episode of RecoverMate Podcast with Rick & Danielle, we dive deep into the role of the ego in addiction and recovery. We explore how unchecked ego can fuel destructive behaviours and keep us from true healing. ...
1 Year of RecoverMate & 2 Years of Rick's Sobriety
In this special episode, we celebrate two major milestones—RecoverMate turns one, and Rick marks two years of sobriety! We reflect on the journey so far, the impact of RecoverMate in the recovery community, and the personal growth that comes wi...
Sober Celebrations
Birthdays used to be about booze, but now they’re about something even better—being fully present. In this special episode of The RecoverMate Podcast, we’re celebrating almost two years of sobriety and reflecting on how birthdays have ...
An Open Letter: Rick’s Apology
In this deeply personal episode of The RecoverMate Podcast, Rick shares an intimate letter of apology, written from the heart and read live on air. This raw and honest reflection offers a rare glimpse into the emotional side of ...
Understanding Alcohol Addiction - Recognising the Signs
Understanding Alcohol Addiction - Recognising the Signs and Finding SobrietyIn this heartfelt episode of the RecoverMate Podcast, we dive deep into the complexities of alcohol addiction. Together, we explore how to recognise the s...