Breaking Down Addiction
Breaking Down Addiction is a podcast from National Addiction Specialists featuring real stories of recovery, resilience, and hope. Each episode dives deep into the lived experiences of people overcoming addiction—raw, unfiltered, and rooted in healing.
Breaking Down Addiction
#2 Kim Ryan: My Chaos
Episode 2: My Chaos – Kim Ryan on Trauma, Recovery, and the Moment She Knew She Was Okay
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Kim Ryan joins host Jonny Phillip to share her remarkable story of addiction, trauma, and transformation.
From surviving the chaos of substance use to finding long-term recovery and peace, Kim opens up about the darkest chapters of her life—and the unexpected moments of clarity that brought her back.
You’ll hear:
- What trauma-informed care really looks like
- The surprising day she realized she was finally okay
- How peer support saved her life
- Why she would name her recovery story “My Chaos”
- Her story of HUSTLE Recovery and her vision for community healing
With brutal honesty and hard-won wisdom, Kim’s story reminds us that recovery isn’t just possible—it’s worth it.
Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
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