Burn the Stigma’s Recovery Rebellion: Challenging the dogma. Dismantling the stigma. Exposing the BS

In this conversation, I explore the misconceptions around recovery and substance use while emphasizing how vital self-trust and personal growth are in the process. I talk about my own journey of deprogramming from traditional recovery narratives, the struggles I face with podcasting, and why harm reduction is so necessary in this industry. I also share some of my future plans and highlight why tra...

In this episode of Recovery Rebellion, I chat with Dr. Stanton Peele, one of the most well-known voices challenging the disease model and the dominance of 12-step thinking in treatment. We talk about building new habits, questioning old beliefs and why it’s so important to look beyond abstinence-only approaches. This is just the start of the conversation, and I’ll definitely be bringing Stanton ba...

Just a quick ramble. I have so much more coming your way, thank you for being patient, I promise I am going to get it together!

On this episode we discuss Emma's journey through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), her eventual departure from the program and the impact it had on her life. We explore themes of deprogramming from AA, the societal stigma surrounding substance use and the importance of individual recovery stories. Emma shares her experiences with questioning the AA model, the challenges of leaving, and the positive...

In this episode of Recovery Rebellion , I share my initial, unfiltered thoughts on 7-OH (7-hydroxy-mitragynine) what it is, why some call it “gas station heroin,” and the debate between regulation and prohibition. We talk how rushed scheduling could harm both people who use drugs and chronic pain patients. Includes a TikTok clip from Chauncey explaining the petition to keep 7-OH legal and regulate...

In this episode we sit down with Kirsten from Sobriety Bestie. We explore the indoctrination of AA, the challenges of leaving the program and the journey of deprogramming from its ideology. Kirsten shares her insights on finding stability and emotional health outside of AA, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and trusting oneself in the recovery process. The discussion highlights the n...

I apologize for falling off the past few week but I am back! Today we are talking about how Abstinence only models often miss the mark by not addressing the real mental health stuff going on. It's not just about staying sober. Forcing people into treatment can actually make things worse. People need to be ready for it, or it just backfires and it actually greatly increseses the risk of death....

This conversation delves into the complexities of harm reduction, the historical context of substance use and the impact of criminalization on drug users. It highlights the current overdose crisis and the chemical arms race in drug production. The discussion emphasizes the importance of harm reduction strategies and the need for a real evidence based approach to substance use and substance use dis...

In this conversation we talk about the complexities of harm reduction and recovery, challenging common misconceptions and advocating for a more nuaced understanding of substance use disorder. The discussion also highlights the detrimental effects of early labeling on youth and the need for more diverse recovery narratives beyond traditional 12-step programs.

In this episode of Recovery Rebellion , I’m talking about my why. Why I speak out. Why I’m done being quiet. And why I want to help burn down the treatment industry and build something rooted in evidence, compassion and actual freedom. We’re unpacking the phrase that’s constantly thrown at me on TikTok: “Maybe you just weren’t a real addict.” But instead of getting defensive, I’m flipping the scri...

In this episode we read the federal indictment against Eric Spofford. This discussion highlights the need for accountability and reform in the recovery industry, emphasizing the importance of supporting survivors and addressing systemic issues. The original article from NH Public Radio that made him lose his shit: https://www.nhpr.org/2022-03-22/eric-spofford-granite-recovery-center-nh-sexual-misc...

Eric Spofford, once a celebrated recovery “success story” and founder of Granite Recovery Centers, was recently indicted on federal charges for stalking journalists who reported on allegations of sexual misconduct against him. In this episode, I reflect on my personal experience at the Plymouth House where Spofford was idolized. I share what it was like to watch him rise in that world and speak to...

In this episode, I talk about how I am working on a comprehensive FAQ and research backed resource to push back on 12 step dogma, misinformation and recycled talking points that dominate recovery spaces. I share why I’m done repeating myself, how this document will serve as both a public education tool and a place to center stories that have been silenced for too long. We dive into a classic 12-st...

I'm not here to argue about whether AA works for some. I’m here to expose how its dogma has become the foundation for a system that harms many. From court mandates to sober living rules, recovery has become a machine and I refuse to stay quiet while people are KILLED by it.

In this episode, I was talk about how messy and misunderstood drug use really is and how the stigma around it keeps killing people. I touched on how laws and policies are actually getting in the way of real harm reduction and why we need overdose prevention centers yesterday . But until we deal with the stigma, none of the real solutions are going to get the support they need.

New series: Recovery Rebellion Night Cap. The goal is to upload these episodes at night right after I record them, but I don't how long it will take me to get there. But Night Cap is where we break down the headlines, challenge the bullshit, call out the gatekeeping and shine a light on what’s actually helping people stay alive and heal. Some nights I’ll cover news. Some nights I’ll talk about wha...

In this episode of the Recovery Rebellion podcast, I talk about the disease model of substance use order where it came from, and how it’s shaped recovery culture. I challenge the idea that addiction is a lifelong disease, because I believe that perspective fuels stigma and limits how we understand substance use and recovery. I also explore alternative ways of looking at addiction, focusing on indi...

In this episode of Recovery Rebellion , we’re diving into a topic that a lot of people don’t see as a problem: the dominance of 12-step programs in recovery culture. AA and NA help people, sure. But what happens when one belief system controls nearly every aspect of addiction treatment, recovery messaging and even court-mandated programs? The problem isn’t that 12-step exists, it’s that it has bee...

For years, I believed my “disease” was something I had to battle every single day for the rest of my life. The idea that I was in a constant fight against myself, against cravings, against an identity I was told I’d never escape, kept me stuck in fear and shame. But when I stopped seeing myself as powerless and started questioning that entire narrative, everything changed.

Welcome to the very first episode of Recovery Rebellion ! This podcast is a space to break free from recovery dogma, challenge outdated narratives and have unfiltered conversations about harm reduction, drug policy and the corruption in the treatment industry. In this episode, I talk about why I started this podcast, what to expect. I also share how this space will be different from my other socia...