Rooted Recovery Stories

Why are we doing this and am I good enough to be here doing what I’m doing? The answer is yes. Not only are you and I supposed to be here, we are supposed to be the ones experiencing it because our experience is valuable! If we share our story, we are quite likely the one who will change someone’s mind about this particular experience and the possibilities for change that exist! Other people may b...

We are launching National Mental Health Awareness Month with reality TV star, makeup guru, and social media influencer, Savannah Chrisley. She self admittedly opens up in this interview more than ever before about her journey confronting her mental health and many of the obstacles she’s overcome. Healing is not a one-stop shop: It is a continuous process that requires us to be active participants....

Tim Lodgen grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where he signed a skateboard contract that had him riding with Bucky Lasek and Brandon Novak. Playing sports kept him away from drugs and alcohol until he enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Senior in High School. He thought he'd let off some steam before he had to enter the highly regimented life of a soldier, and during that time, he did every drug he...

We are celebrating and recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility with a deep and meaningful conversation with Beck Gee. Beck is a master’s level clinician with an undergraduate degree in Sociology with an emphasis on Gender & Sexuality and a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling. Beck has worked in the mental health and substance use field for over 10 years in various capacities. The main fo...

We are kicking off National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) week, talking to Amy Brown from the Bobby Bones Show about her journey of healing from disordered eating, trauma, and the tools she used to survive, overcome, and what is helping her to thrive in life now! For many of us, mental health, process and/or chemical addictions are lifelong struggles. However, through willingness, surrender, a...

As 2023 National Eating Disorders Awareness week approaches, Patrick has a candid conversation with Promises Chief Administrative Officer, Pubali Chakravorty, about her own journey through trauma, cultural differences, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and what her path to a life of healing, joy, and freedom has looked like! ______________________________________ Links: // Pubali Chakravorty: In...

We are kicking off 2023 with the theme “Love Heals,” talking to one of our generation's most impactful world-changers: Author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur & Thistle Farms Founder/President, Becca Stevens! Patrick and Becca have a candid conversation about her faith and circumstances in her personal life that led her on the path of self-discovery, faith & healing that would ultimat...

We are celebrating this 100th milestone episode with an extra special guest, Cheryl Burke. She is an American dancer and television host and is fondly revered by many for being a professional competitor on ABC' s Dancing with the Stars (now streaming on Disney+ ). Not only was she the first female professional to win the show, but she was also the first professional to win twice, win twice consecu...

She’s an American fashion designer and television personality who founded the women's streetwear line Married to the Mob (MTTM) in 2004 and has starred on the reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City . However, one of our favorite characteristics about her is that she is out loud and proud about her struggles through and recovery from substance use and mental health disorders...

She’s an award-winning actress and producer known for her wide range of dramatic and comedic roles. Currently starring in the gripping ABC mystery “Big Sky,” now filming its third season, the fiery Dedee’s nearly four-decade career has placed her alongside Hollywood’s elite and earned her the respect of masters of the acting craft. Her role in the ABC drama “Big Sky” as Denise Brisbane, a sharp-wi...

He’s one of the funniest humans on this planet and a true hero in the world of comedy due to his openness about his recovery: Writer, actor, and phenomenal comedian, Zach Noe Towers shares about life behind the curtain of laughs! We cover everything from addiction, recovery, breaking stigma, imposter syndrome, coming out, and working in a profession where partying is the norm. You won’t want to mi...

She’s an award-winning TV Personality, host and creator of Wake Up with Marci, a Recovery Expert on Fox, CBS, NBC and ABC and the author of ‘Chaos to Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The Cycles’. In this episode, Marci shares about her journey through addiction and how she found hope and a dynamic life full of joy through the transformation of recovery! . . . . . #marcihopkins #patrickcuster...

Emmy Award-winning producer, beloved PR icon, media, and broadcast journalism expert, Brian Sullivan, has spent much of his career shining a light on the mental health & addiction crisis, overdose, and opioid epidemic plaguing not only Nashville, but the state of Tennessee, and all of the United States. He’s helped countless people tell their stories and used his own voice to break stigma and...

Marti Gould Cummings is an NYC drag artist, television personality, and political figure. Throughout their nearly decade-long drag career Marti has been a regular fixture in the drag world performing up to 6 regular shows a week. They have sold out concerts at 54 Below, Lincoln Centers Big Apple Circus, Dixon Place and regularly tour the world with Atlantis Cruises. You can see Marti on Fusion tel...

Mike is an LGBTQ+ advocate, queer theology enthusiast, author, teacher, social media influencer, thought leader & founder, and CEO of Numa, a spiritual intelligence organization that equips people in theology, spirituality, and faith.  Join the conversation as Patrick Custer dives deep with Mike into his own story, struggle and fight to find peace, authenticity, and freedom. This is a tho...

She’s a renowned superyacht captain with over 3 decades of international maritime experience, and star of Bravo’s hit TV series Below Deck Mediterranean.  In this episode, host Patrick Custer talks to Captain Sandy about what Pride means to her as an out member of the LGBTQ+ community, how the disease of addiction tore through her family and personal life, and how she ultimately found hope an...

Actress, musician, author, and recovery advocate, Mackenzie Phillips, shares an extremely vulnerable and heartfelt interview with host, Patrick Custer, about her story of trauma, addiction, fame, fortune, healing, and recovery.  The eldest daughter of John Phillips and stepdaughter of Michelle Phillips, both lead singers of the 1960s band The Mamas and The Papas, Mackenzie Phillips grew up in...

Former Real Housewife of the OC, LGBTQ+ & Recovery Activist, Braunwyn Windham Burke returns to our show for a wonderful conversation about her journey dealing with mental health issues and finding solutions that have helped change her's and many other people's lives for the better! ________________________________________ Links: // Braunwyn Windham Burke Insta: www.instagram.com/braunwynwindha...

Heather Hayes, is a nationally & internationally renowned interventionist, author, speaker and respected authority on complex mental health issues and the full spectrum of addictive disorders. She’s also been featured on most major TV networks and serves as an on-air expert and consultant for CNN and Dr. Oz, and last but certainly not least she’s a featured interventionist on past seasons of A...

Grammy-nominated and Dove award-winning recording artist, Ty Herndon, joins us to share about his life growing up in the south, navigating a career in the music industry in active addiction, the bravery it took to come out of the closet and surviving multiple relapses on his path to long-term recovery! Ty reveals how his forthcoming album, Jacob (releasing spring 2022), tells these stories for the...

Queer queen of outlaw country music, Jaime Wyatt, joins us to share about her journey growing up on the west coast, navigating a career in the music industry, the bravery it took to come out of the closet and surviving addiction until she ultimately found hope in sobriety! ________________________________________ Links: // Jaime Wyatt URL: www.jaimewyatt.com Insta: www.instagram.com/jaimewyatt //...

Logan Slaughter is an Arizona born NYC bred drag queen “Logan Hardcore” who has made waves throughout his career. From titles like Entertainer of the Year on fire island, to Dance Artist of The Year 4 years in a row at NYC Glam Awards to newly NYC sober queen. Logan has a way of saying what most people are thinking but unwilling to say. In this episode, Logan shares about how gay clubs and venues...

Multi-platinum selling singer song writer, actress and author, Lauren Alaina, opens up about the obstacles she’s overcome in her career and how excited she is to get out on tour and share her new album Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World with all of her fans. No matter who you are, life has brought new hurtles to our entire world over the past few years. The music and entertainment business has bee...

Dr. Weiss shares his story recovery from trauma, sex addiction & intimacy disorder. He also shares valuable insight into the current state of human development in this generation as it relates to families and the prevalence of intergenerational trauma. Dr. Weiss is one of the founding authorities helping people to heal from intimacy disorders like compulsive sexual behavior and related drug ab...

Dr. Weiss shares his story recovery from trauma, sex addiction & intimacy disorder. He also shares valuable insight into the current state of human development in this generation as it relates to families and the prevalence of intergenerational trauma. Dr. Weiss is one of the founding authorities helping people to heal from intimacy disorders like compulsive sexual behavior and related drug ab...