Recovery-ish

In this episode of Recovery-ish , Chad and Robert sit down with Tracey Helton for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation about the current state of drug policy, harm reduction, and recovery in the U.S. Together, we unpack how recent legislative changes are reshaping access to care , often creating unintended consequences for the very people they aim to help. Tracey brings sharp insight into th...

In this episode of Recovery-ish , Chad and Robert are joined by longtime advocate and organizer Haner Hernandez for a sharp, unfiltered conversation about why “staying neutral” is no longer a viable stance in the recovery movement. Together, they interrogate the current policy landscape, break down the real-world impact of recent political shifts, and remind listeners that advocacy without histori...

Happy holidays everyone! In this holiday special episode of Recovery-ish, hosts Chad Sabora and Robert Ashford discuss the implications of recent policies regarding fentanyl, cannabis, and public health. They explore the intersection of drug policy and public health, emphasizing the need for evidence-based approaches and harm reduction strategies. The conversation also touches on the importance of...

In this episode of Recovery-ish , Chad Sabora and Robert Ashford sit down for a no-bullshit breakdown of how we got here—decades of drug profiteering, racialized policy, and the generational trauma that still haunts our communities. With special guest, Monique Tula, they trace the evolution of harm reduction from underground survival strategy to public-health backbone, and they call out the langua...

In this episode of Recovery-ish , hosts Chad Sabora and Robert Ashford sit down with longtime advocate and past fed, Tom Hill, for a raw, unfiltered look at the intersections of recovery, drug policy, and activism. Together, they unpack why forced treatment fails, how harm reduction has shaped progress, and the fragile nature of funding and political support for peer services. The conversation div...

In this special International Overdose Awareness Day episode of Recovery-ish, Chad Sabora and Robert Ashford discuss the critical issues surrounding overdose awareness, public health failures, and the misinformation that surrounds drug policy. They emphasize the importance of naloxone in reversing overdoses, the dangers of high-dose formulations, and the need for accurate information to combat fea...

TRAILER - Introducing the Recovery-ish podcast: a new approach to discussing recovery and substance use, focusing on lived and living experiences, challenging traditional narratives, and addressing stigma. Hosts Chad Sabora and Robert Ashford emphasize the importance of real conversations about drug policy and the complexities of recovery, while acknowledging their own privileges and the need for...

In the initial launch episode of Recovery-Ish, hosts Chad Sabora and Robert Ashford discuss the mismanagement of opioid settlement funds, the role of big pharma (and other complicit parties), and the importance of community engagement in addressing the ongoing opioid and overdose crisis. They are joined by guest Jordan Scott from the Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Network, who shares insights on the...