Rise Recover Live

Send us Fan Mail #24:  A dedicated volunteer & advocate, Faizah shares her deep insight into the treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) within our healthcare system.  Now a medical resident, she came across The Phoenix as a medical student, and experienced a life changing perspective shift that allowed her to confront her own biases and those held by the medical profession.  We hear about h...

Send us Fan Mail #23:  It’s just Liz & Bryce today, with a mini episode about the holiday season that is made even more fun thanks to YOUR listener input!   Whether or not you observe any holidays during this last stretch of the year, it’s hard to ignore the elevated energy of the season, and the many ways that can affect our recovery journey.  This conversation is brief but full of love from...

Send us Fan Mail #22 Kelvin Young is a healer and a person in recovery.  After growing up in an environment that encouraged the suppression of emotions and discouraged healing practices that did not involve substances, his first sound healing experiences were, as he describes, "a sip of healing in a sea of chaos."  He knew that if he could experience that level of peace while he was behi...

Send us Fan Mail #21: This episode might not have happened if Bryce hadn't spontaneously hit "record" during a conversation between 2 friends.  As a result, today's show is an unfiltered, "fly on the wall" perspective of Bryce and Liz chatting about dating and relationships in sobriety.  Bryce shares his experience as a single man in recovery; discussing what dating w...

Send us Fan Mail #20: Award-winning author Thad Ziolkowski joins us on the podcast today to discuss the unexpected connections between surfing, addiction, and recovery.  In a conversation ripe with metaphors, we hear about Thad's own story and complex relationship with the waves.  In addition to the wisdom of his lived experience, Thad employs  philosophy, spirituality, and science to better...

Send us Fan Mail #19: Today we are joined by fellow recovery podcaster, Doug Pancy, host of the Casting Light Podcast.  We hear Doug's personal story; one that includes more starts and stops than he can count, and the "spiritual death" that had to finally happen for him to let go of his ego and step into a life of recovery.  As Doug says, "Rock bottom is what you make it."...

Send us Fan Mail #18: In this episode we discuss Eating Disorder recovery, and the parallels with Substance Use Disorder.  Along with her own recovery journey, Erika shares how meditation became a daily practice after years of resistance, and her road to a healthy relationship with food, exercise and body image.    As a yoga instructor and community builder, Erika's willingness to be vulnerab...

Send us Fan Mail #17: In March 2020, while the world was navigating the uncertainty of a global pandemic, Alex began the courageous and often uncertain journey of recovery.  As someone who was once hesitant to share his thoughts and feelings with a world that felt unsafe, today he discusses personal practices, reflections, and how burnout has shown up for him. Coming from a place of carelessness f...

Send us Fan Mail #16: This episode is a humble exploration of lessons Bryce has learned in recovery, starting with his answer to "how are you?" which is typically: "I'm better than I ever have been before."  We discuss the difference between expressing positivity as a self-affirming practice and the concept of toxic positivity.    Liz asks the hard question; "Do you r...

Send us Fan Mail #15:  The day has finally arrived!  Today we sit down with Phoenix Founder and Executive Director, Scott Strode.  Scott founded the sober, active community of The Phoenix, but demonstrates his deep belief in people by creating space for others to help shape the movement with their creativity and knowledge of each unique community. This conversation is extra special, because Scott...

Send us Fan Mail #14:  Angus Morton is a documentary filmmaker, a sportsman, and a person in recovery. Joining us for this conversation fresh off a film project, Angus shares his story of substance use, recovery, and relapse from the perspective of a person in the public eye. In recovery, Angus' relationship with the activities he had already been passionate about did not wane, they simply ch...

Send us Fan Mail #13: Holly works in the recovery industry, is an active Phoenix member and volunteer, and is a person in recovery; but this is the first time she has told her story on a public platform. And we are so glad she did. In active substance use, a life of sobriety seemed utterly impossible to Holly. She had more scary experiences than she could count, but continued to hide the severity...

Send us Fan Mail #12:  This week's episode is extra special, as we are joined by Liz's husband, Billy. From the perspective of a supporter, Billy and Liz talk through their journey as a couple during the hardest years of her alcohol addiction, and some of the challenges that arose in recovery. This episode is especially for you if you have loved someone who struggles with substance use....

Send us Fan Mail #11  From the very start of today's episode, Gabi's loving energy is as captivating as her story. As a person in recovery and a yoga, meditation and mindfulness teacher, Gabi has walked multiple paths of recovery. She talks about her many rock bottoms and why even the worst of them weren't enough to make her put down the drink and drugs for years. She shares how her...

Send us Fan Mail #10  This week Bryce and Liz hop on the mic solo- without a guest.  Get comfortable and join us for a chat between friends in recovery.  We dive into Liz's recent drinking dream, how we  use "smoke signals" like dreams as clues that it might be time to ask for help, and how Bryce practiced "recovery in action" when he put his elbow through a car door (he&a...

Send us Fan Mail #9: Today's episode with Gavin is so multifaceted, it was hard to choose a title! We go in many directions with this conversation, discussing fatherhood, trauma, varying perceptions and experiences of 12 step programs, and more. Gavin shares what it was like to get sober in his 20s, and all the lessons he still had to learn  after he put down the drink. We talk about facing t...

Send us Fan Mail #8: This week we are fortunate to sit down with mom, author, and TEDx speaker Samantha Perkins. In her blog and best selling book, " Alive AF - One Anxious Mom's Journey to Becoming Alcohol Free," Samantha shares the role alcohol played in her story of  motherhood and mental health. In this episode we discuss "mommy wine culture," and the messages moms rec...

Send us Fan Mail #7: 8 years of sobriety had Jamen convinced that his willpower was strong enough to control every aspect of his life and recovery.  After discovering that (spoiler alert) this was not true, he found that surrender is the key to unlocking everything he'd ever hoped for.  This episode has it all: reminders that we ARE ok, permission to get emotional, the power of authenticity,...

Send us Fan Mail #6: On this week’s episode we are thrilled to sit down with founder of National Sober Day, Courtney Andersen! Courtney is a coach and the host of Sober Vibes, a podcast and community that empowers and inspires your sober journey. Courtney shares her story (her "why" is unexpected!) and the importance of laughter, dance parties, and the support of community to bring joy t...

Send us Fan Mail #5: Chris is as relatable as he is inspiring; and today he shares his story and the tools that helped him find and stay in recovery.  After multiple times in jail, in treatment, and several nearly fatal overdoses, Chris was willing to do whatever it took to get sober.  And even then, he had to learn how to handle stress without reaching for a drug or a drink. You'll hear abou...

Send us Fan Mail #4: Tony is great at helping others.  He served in the military, he loves his kids more than anything, and he cares deeply about his peers in recovery.  But Tony struggled to ask for help when he needed it most.  In this deeply personal episode, we go all the way back to Tony's childhood when tragedy and chaos seemed like the norm, and we hear about the effects of deployment...

Send us Fan Mail #1: In our very first episode, Bryce and Liz talk about what you can expect from this podcast and what recovery means to them.  You will also learn about The Phoenix, a national nonprofit and sober, active community. Join our Podcast Community!  Download The Phoenix App and be sure to join the " Rise Recover Live Podcast Group ."   Join the community & sign up for cl...

Send us Fan Mail #2: Andrew shares his recovery journey, and how he got where he is today; living a life of purpose, and driven by a passion for building community.  In this episode we celebrate the many roads to recovery, including treatment, meetings, fitness, online communities ("nerd culture" according to Andrew), and The Phoenix; with a powerful message of hope from someone who has...

Send us Fan Mail #3: From the outside, Adriana seemed like a typical college student and young adult, going out and partying with friends.  On the inside, she was numbing her painful feelings and losing herself.  In this episode we hear about finding recovery at a young age, and realizing that you DO deserve to go after your dreams. Join the Podcast Community!  Download The Phoenix App and join th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Rise Recover Live, a podcast hosted by Liz McKean and Bryce Cobb III, launching officially on July 5, 2022.  Join Bryce, Liz and their guests as they break down the stigma of recovery from substance use disorder by lifting up stories that will inspire hope and build community.    Rise Recover Live is powered by The Phoenix, a national nonprofit organization and sober, a...