Tenacious Recovery

Send us Fan Mail She was drowning in addiction, living behind the bar while slowly losing herself behind the bottle. lost, broken, and searching for something she couldn't name, her life became a cycle of chaos, loneliness and despair.  But recovery changed everything. In this powerful episode, she shares the journey from addicted bartender to trusted coworker, from spiritually bankrupt to de...

Send us Fan Mail He didn't just hit rock bottom - he lived there. Alcoholic. Addict. Homeless. A man who burned every bridge and wore desperation like a second skin. Nights in cars that weren't his. Days chasing a fix, running from himself, and believing the lie that this was all life had left for him. Then came surrender. Through the principles of recovery-rigorous honesty, humility, an...

Send us Fan Mail For a long time, addiction wasn't chaos - it was normal. It was routine. It was comfort. In this episode we sit down with a man who found his sense of belonging inside addiction, even as it quietly dismantled his future. Sports fell away. College fell away. Direction blurred. What once felt like stability, slowly became a ceiling he couldn't rise above.  Sobriety changed...

Send us Fan Mail He did everything right - until he didn't. After years of addiction, he found sobriety and stayed clean long enough to believe the worst was behind him. Life stabilized. Trust returned. Then slowly, quietly, the old thinking crept back in. A relapse followed - not just to substances, but to risk, secrecy, and adrenaline.  What began as a poker game turned into something illeg...

Send us Fan Mail He found addiction before he found adulthood. What began at a young age quickly shaped his identity, his decisions, and his future. Grief also found him early. After losing his sister at just 26, the weight of addiction and loss could have ended the story - but instead, it became the turning point. In this episode, we follow a man who climbed out of addiction and into recovery - o...

Send us Fan Mail From a cold cell to a clear mind, this is the story of a man who refused to let his rock bottom be the end of his story. After years spent cycling through lockups, lost time, and the chaos of addiction, he finds a new beginning in sobriety. Through grit, grace, and a long look inward, he rebuilds the life he once thought he'd destroyed - proving that redemption isn't jus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with a man who once lived in the shadows of addiction - a place where even the things he loved most, like sports, slowly slipped away. As his dependance grew, the joy, passion, and excitement that once defined him faded into numbness. But through the painful unraveling came a turning point, and with it, the possibility of something brighter.  Now groun...

Send us Fan Mail He grew up searching for connection with a father lost in the shadows of schizophrenia. When love felt unreachable, he turned to alcohol to fill the silence. But inside the chaos, creativity became his lifeline. A writer. A playwright. A hairstylist. A man reshaping pain into art - all while battling dyslexia and the demons of addiction. After 12 years of sobriety, his story comes...

Send us Fan Mail This powerful episode shares the raw and inspiring story of a man who hit rock bottom -losing everything and landing behind bars -only to rise from the ashes and rebuild his life. Through courage, hard work, and unwavering commitment to sobriety, he transformed his past into purpose and is now the CEO of a thriving mental health company. His journey from inmate to entrepreneur is...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we dive into the raw and inspiring journey of a guitarist from a popular local punk rock band whose life spiraled out of control due to addiction. Living fast and chasing the spotlight, he lost nearly everything - including his music, his relationships, and his sense of self. But when he became a single father, everything changed. Determined to rewrite hi...

Send us Fan Mail This episode follows the raw and emotional journey of a man who spent most of his life feeling alone and disconnected from the world around him. Addiction became his escape, but it only deepened his isolation and pain. Through sheer perseverance and a commitment to change, he found strength within himself and support in unexpected places. His story transforms from one of lonelines...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, we share the powerful story of a business owner who overcame the grip of addiction. Driven to drugs and alcohol by deep personal trauma, his life once spiraled into chaos and pain. But through resilience, healing and recovery, he transformed his struggles into strength, building not only a successful business but a life of purpose and hope. This episode...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and uplifting episode, we share the remarkable journey of a former addict who defied the odds to become a successful business owner. Once trapped in the cycle of addiction, he found the strength to rebuild his life transforming pain into purpose and setbacks into stepping stones. Eric's story is a testament to the power of resilience, recovery, and the human...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we share the gripping journey of an All-American boy whose life took a dark turn into the world of drugs and alcohol. Once full of promise, athletic talent and charm, he found himself lost in addiction - facing consequences he never imagined. But this is not where his story ends. Through grit, grace and the help of a supportive recovery community, he turn...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with a woman that started drinking at a young age that once believed drinking was just a part of growing up, fitting in, and having fun. What started as casual nights out, turned into a bad habit she couldn't shake. She shares her honest journey through denial, regret, and ultimately - recovery. From blackouts and broken promises to the powerful m...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we sit down with Matt, a devoted Husband, father and businessman who opens up about his battle with addiction and how it nearly cost him everything. From the outside, he looked like the picture of stability: hard working and committed. But behind closed doors, he was struggling with a secret that was tearing his world apart.  He shares how addiction slowl...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we hear the raw and inspiring journey of someone who knows suffering all too well-Dave, father of 5, faced countless setbacks but never gave up. Through the chaos of repeated attempts and painful failures, this individual shares how each fall eventually became a stepping stone toward lasting recovery.  With honesty, humility and hope, Dave talks about wha...

Send us Fan Mail This week we speak to Sarica, who grew up in the Jersey Shore area, known for summer fun, boardwalk lights and hidden struggles. This episode features a journey through addiction from comfort to chaos and eventually recovery and healing. Growing up in the Garden State, Sarica loved diners, shoreline and nightlife, but beneath it all, addiction was growing quietly until it took tot...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Dannielle, the intern, who opens up about growing up with a sober dad that once battled addiction. Though never addicted herself, Dannielle shares the complex emotions and long lasting impact of living in a home shaped not just by addiction, but also sobriety. From navigating secrecy to finding strength in her own journey, this con...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Tenacious Recovery, where we share real stories of struggle hope and recovery. Today's episode dives into the journey of Kevin, a mid 30's guy who found himself battling addiction from his teenage years into adulthood. His story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of community.

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chris W., host of the Pain with a Purpose podcast, to explore his journey through addiction, recovery and the transformative power of sobriety. Together, we dive into the highs and lows of his personal experience, the challenges of staying sober in today's world and how podcasting became a vital tool for healing and connection. Chris...

Send us Fan Mail Here is a raw and unfiltered look into the life of a man that started battling his addiction at a young age, lived on the streets and had an incredible comeback. Through personal stories and reflections we explore the struggles, setbacks and moments of hope that define his journey. From the depths of despair to the fight for recovery, this episode sheds light on the realities of a...

Send us Fan Mail Join Vinny and Sam as they follow the raw, unfiltered story of a man battling the grip of addiction. From the first encounter with alcohol and drugs, to the chaos that consumed his life, this episode explores the struggles, heartbreak and resilience of someone fighting to reclaim their future. Through candid reflections, moments of vulnerability, and hard-won victories, Mark Werne...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 18 - Sally from the City, is an honest and inspiring episode that follows the journey of a woman navigating her early days of recovery from addiction. Raw, relatable, and real, this podcast episode dives into the highs and lows of embracing sobriety, breaking stigma and rebuilding life from the ground up. This episode offers hope, connection and a reminder that its never t...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I'm honored to welcome my good friend Matt C., a person in long-term recovery whose story and insights truly embody the resilience and courage it takes to navigate addiction and recovery. Through his journey, Matt has faced challenges, discovered hope and gained powerful insights that he now shares to inspire others.