Recovery Unfiltered

Summary This conversation delves into the personal recovery journeys of the speakers, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced along the way. From childhood experiences that shaped their relationship with alcohol to the complexities of family dynamics, the discussion emphasizes the importance of community, support, and the ongoing journey of sobriety. The speakers share their stories of resi...

Dustin C shares his story of experience strength and hope. 14 years sober and he is still finding grace each day,

Rob and I go one on one for a new years Eve event. We talk about Life events and the struggles of recognizing God at work in your life.

Westside John is back. We catch up with John after his marriage to Heather ( #8 is a bitch ) and we work through a few holiday encouragements.. Reach us at recoveryunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com

Ashley is back with us for a Topic and a bit more of her story. we look forward to working with you more Ashley Thank You

Ashley comes in to tell her story about loss and redemption with every aspect of her heart.

In this episode of the Recovery Unfiltered Podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of navigating sobriety during the holiday season. They share personal experiences and insights on how to cope with the pressures of family gatherings, the importance of community support, and strategies for maintaining sobriety. The conversation emphasizes the need for planning, setting boundaries, and embracing n...

Summary In this episode of the Recovery Unfiltered Podcast, the hosts engage in a heartfelt discussion with guest John Kay, exploring themes of recovery, forgiveness, and the lessons learned from near-death experiences. They reflect on the importance of love, joy, and presence in life, while also addressing regrets and the impact of addiction on relationships and parenting. The conversation emphas...

n this episode of the Recovery Unfiltered podcast, John K shares his profound journey through addiction, recovery, and the impact of relationships on his sobriety. From a life-changing incident in his youth to the gradual evolution of his drinking habits, John reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his path. He discusses the importance of community, the role of prayer, and the struggles with...

In this episode of the Recovery Unfiltered Podcast, the hosts engage in a heartfelt conversation about the importance of acceptance in recovery and life. They reflect on previous episodes, share personal updates, and discuss the challenges and triumphs of living a sober life. The discussion emphasizes the need for acceptance as a tool for overcoming difficulties and fostering personal growth, whil...

We finish Nathans story from Episode 38.. These stories are why we do this podcast..

Send us a text One prayer. One big win. A thousand bad bets. This week we sit with a story that refuses to blink: from a first jackpot and comped rooms to forged signatures, meth-fueled investigations, DUIs, and a 400-foot plunge that somehow wasn’t the end. The chase for the next high becomes a full-time job—slots, credit kiting, Costco rug scams, fake IDs—until the truth finally breaks through i...

Send us a text A quiet prayer sets the tone, then the truth rushes in. We sit with Concetta as she maps a childhood of tight control and big love, school years tangled by dyslexia and undiagnosed ADHD, and a relentless need to be seen that bloomed into bulimia and blackout drinking. No melodrama, just the kind of detail you only share when you’re done hiding: raisins in the lunchbox while everyone...

Send us a text What if the thing you’re most afraid to say is the exact key that unlocks your freedom? That’s where we start: with a prayer, an intention to be real, and the kind of honesty that makes sobriety livable at home, not just in a meeting. We trace the Big Book’s roots back to the Sermon on the Mount, 1 Corinthians 13, and the Book of James to show why action-based faith beats white-knuc...

Send us a text A wedding speech that kept getting soaked with tears. A 911 call that saved a friend who doesn’t remember it. A sponsor who hits a wall because “please in the morning, thank you at night” turned into “I’ll get to it later.” This one is unfiltered and full-hearted. We invited our wives back to talk about what balance really costs in recovery, marriage, and work—and how gratitude beco...

Send us a text The path to genuine freedom in sobriety often runs through our most difficult relationships. In this raw and moving conversation, we explore the transformative power of making amends—not just as a step in recovery, but as a profound act of healing that ripples beyond ourselves. Our guests share deeply personal stories of reconnecting with ex-spouses after years of separation. One de...

Send us a text What happens when faith meets addiction recovery? Kat's story is a powerful testament to finding freedom through both spiritual awakening and the 12-step program. With raw honesty, she shares her journey from teenage drinking to maintaining a decade of sobriety—revealing the complex dance between faith, fellowship, and personal accountability. Kat takes us through her early yea...

Send us a text What happens when life goes sideways in recovery? When carefully laid plans crumble and unexpected tragedy strikes? Jason returns to Recovery Unfiltered to share a raw, emotional story that tests the limits of "living life on life's terms." The journey begins with Jason's excitement about attending the International AA Convention in Vancouver—his first since gett...

Send us a text Finding peace amid the chaos of your own mind might be recovery's greatest challenge. In this eye-opening episode, Stefani shares her remarkable journey from addiction to awakening, revealing how the 12 Steps silenced the cruel voices that had dominated her thoughts for years. "The steps removed so many voices in my head that I didn't know existed until they were gone...

Send us a text What begins as an ordinary story of teenage experimentation spirals into a harrowing journey through addiction's darkest corners. Stefani—raised in a loving, stable home with law enforcement connections—never imagined she'd become trapped in a cycle of heroin dependency and sex trafficking. Yet one casual drug experience in high school set her on a path that would ultimate...

Send us a text Ever wonder what truly protects us from relapse? It's not white-knuckling through triggers or avoiding life's challenges – it's something far more powerful. The conversation dives deep into the nature of fear in recovery, specifically the fear of relapse that haunts many on the sobriety journey. Through candid personal stories and powerful insights from both recovery...

Send us a text What happens when the weight of trauma becomes too heavy to bear? In this raw and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Jim, a retired Assistant Fire Chief with 33 years of service, who takes us through his harrowing journey with alcoholism, PTSD, and ultimately, a suicide attempt that changed everything. Jim's story begins in a large Irish Catholic family where drinking was...

Send us a text Shawn shares his journey from growing up in a household where drinking was normalized to finding sobriety and reconciliation with his oldest daughter after years of addiction and separation. • First introduced to alcohol at age five when his mother gave him Schlitz malt liquor for a head injury • Military career cut short after testing positive for cocaine, returned home to continue...

Send us a text What happens when our emotional development gets frozen by addiction? How do we learn to process feelings we've been numbing for decades? This powerful episode brings together voices of lived experience and professional expertise to explore the profound connection between mental health and recovery. The conversation begins with a fascinating examination of perspective in sobrie...

Send us a text When Stefani stepped onto the softball field at Sacramento State on scholarship, no one could have predicted the dark journey ahead. Her story shatters the myth that sex trafficking only happens to certain types of people from certain backgrounds. Raised in a loving home with a law enforcement family, Stefani's path to addiction began subtly through a high school relationship....