The Addictive Pod: How to Recover from Addiction

Hilary is almost 30 years sober and shares how sobriety is only the smallest thing she gained from being in recovery. We talk about the underlying causes of addiction, practical tips for working the steps daily, the challenges and joys of being a mom in sobriety, and lots more. Hilary's insta: https://www.instagram.com/as.hil.sees.it/ My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

Mackenzie struggled with feelings of worthlessness and anxiety, and when she discovered alcohol at 14 it became her solution. Drinking escalated in her teens until she had a near death experience and asked for help at age 20. In this episode we talk about how the 12 steps can change your life, why its so hard but so important to turn over your willpower in step 3, and how life keeps getting better...

Gillian from episode #2 joins me to talk about body image issues, learning to feel embodied, fitness and diet obsession, and sexuality. This episode is packed with tips on how to feel at home in your body. Be sure to listen to the end for Gillian's brilliant daily habit!  https://www.instagram.com/gillianyoungb/ https://linktr.ee/gillianyoungb https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

John from "A Podcast Greater than Yourself" joins me to share his story of recovery from alcoholism. After a "mini" psychotic break, John was introduced to AA at 18 but went back into active drinking and using until his 30s. We talk about the importance of Step 1, how to work the first three steps on your own, and lots more practical advice on getting sober and staying sober.  John's podcast:...

Sadie used to be a daily drinker who couldn’t take care of herself or anyone else, sinking deeper into debt and depression. Today she has found peace and joy as a sober mother, homeowner, and blog writer. https://www.instagram.com/sobersadie/ https://sobersadie.com https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

Matthew Taub breaks down two very important questions: why did he drink, and why should he get sober? After his drunkenness put the life of his newborn son at risk, Matt went to treatment to find the answers to these questions and transform into the person he is today, a successful father and business owner, 16 years sober.  https://www.instagram.com/matthewtaub/ https://linktr.ee/MatthewTaub...

After losing both his parents before the age of eleven, Charles also mourned his grandfather and uncle who were parental figures for him. Alcoholism was how he escaped these tragedies, and it wasn’t until he found himself homeless and in a veteran’s shelter that he began the healing journey. Transforming his pain and trauma into valuable lessons, Charles has written seven books about addiction rec...

Today I’m joined by one of the most vulnerable and raw guests I’ve ever had. Fausto shares his story of sexual abuse and addiction to drugs and alcohol, and how he was faced with the escape of suicide but chose a new life instead. We also talk about something I never hear much about, which is sex life in sobriety. How do you date again? How do you get over insecurities around sex due to past traum...

Today’s guest is a fitness and sobriety coach from the UK. Ellen shares her story of growing up as an adventurous person only to find herself bored in the routine of motherhood and career. Alcohol was her solution, and she never considered it to be a problem until she began to face health problems. After taking thirty days alcohol free, she never looked back. Ellen shares about the incredible bene...

Former professional heavyweight boxer and bestselling author Ed Latimore shares his story of how quitting drinking was the key to his success. Sobriety allowed him to focus on the life he wanted and what he needed to do to get there. We talk about a fighter’s mentality, social anxiety, why you should leave friends that don’t add to your life, and much, much more.  Find his books, blog, and so...

I’ve talked a lot on this podcast about amends, I did a whole episode a while back on the art of a genuine apology with Coach Drew, and on this episode Johnny Alvarez talks about something just as important as amends, that topic is forgiveness. Experiencing sexual abuse in childhood and then finding out that his step-dad was not his biological father, my guest escaped into drugs and alcohol to num...

This is a fascinating story about where untreated alcoholism and mental health will lead you. Abi shares openly about her mental health crisis, going after the "glamorous" party lifestyle in London, trying to find herself during ten years travelling but only finding drugs and alcohol, and finally getting sober during the solitude of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to find out what she did to become...

How do you get to 30+ years of sobriety and experience more joy and peace with each year? By keeping it simple! Clay F, author of the Sarcastic Big Book, shares his story of alcoholism and finding recovery. https://sarcasticbigbook.com https://open.spotify.com/show/2wiV1PODYV3dAgYJGRySAt https://www.instagram.com/sarcastic.aa.book/ https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

It's Matt from A Life Recovered! His story is pretty wild, demoted and then discharged from the military for drinking and drug use, DUI's, facing charges for possession and intent to sell, and then a spiritual experience in treatment that changed everything. Matt is so vulnerable on this episode and shares his story of relapse after a year sober and how he handled it. Check out his insta for more!...

Sarah Kate is a casualty of mommy wine culture, a mom who drank to escape the feeling of not being fulfilled in her career and life. Her drinking became out of control, leading to blackouts and hiding bottles, until she finally became sick and tired of being sick and tired and changed her life for the better. She is the founder of the online magazine Some Good Clean Fun, and an awesome human being...

What a story from Peter Soiles. Heroin addict at age 17. Drug dealing for 17 years in East Hastings, Vancouver. Taken down in 2011 by Project Tyrant undercover operation. Nearly died from withdrawals. Built a new life through the 12 steps. Now a husband and father! Including adopted father of two children who lost their mothers to drug addiction. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.legnd/ ⠀

A story of alcohol and drug addiction in Hawaii! Alika Gambill grew up in a party culture, his role models surfed, drank and did drugs, and so he did all these things too. Even though he was more introverted he became the life of the party, but then substance use progressed to the point where no one else was using like him. Friendships fell apart, and he lied and manipulated his way through his tw...

Bill struggled with his identity growing up as half first nations in a predominantly white Christian school, and workaholism and smoking weed became the main ways to numb out and feel okay. Becoming wealthy did not satisfy his inner emptiness, and he began to escape by smoking crack. After a few years of gaining tolerance, his drug use increased and became completely compulsive, to the point where...

Donny grew up in a party house in Ohio and began drinking and doing drugs at an early age which helped numb out from childhood traumas. Meth, cocaine, prescription pills, and then eventually heroin and fentanyl became routine as the addiction progressed, leading to an overdose and then to rehab at age 25. After two more relapses, my guest admitted he was an addict and began the path of recovery. T...

How does sponsorship work? How do you find a sponsor? What makes a good sponsor? How do you respond when sponsees relapse? Ryan and Patrick share from their personal experience to answer these questions in their hilarious and brutally honest style. Enjoy. Insta: @dontdiewisconsin Website: https://dontdiewi.libsyn.com

We all have that voice in our head: "You're not good enough, you're going to fail, people think you're a loser." Some days it doesn't seem to ever shut up, especially in early recovery. Jesse Mogle returns to the show to discuss practical tools for how to handle this internal dialogue, explaining the Neuro-linguistic programming theory along the way.  Jesse is an professional speaker and coac...

Joining me is the Apology guy himself, Dr. Andrew Blackwood, author of the Art of a Genuine Apology. He does not hold back in this convo, sharing with me the four steps to making a genuine apology, what to avoid, and many more powerful insights from someone with over fifteen years of experience as a psychotherapist, a Coach, and a facilitator of change. Get the book: https://www.amazon.ca/Art-Genu...

Carrie grew up in a household which taught her to hide her emotions and look good on the outside. Seeing her parents marriage fall apart led her to cope by seeking approval from men and escaping with alcohol and drugs. This lifestyle led to her having multiple abortions and contracting an STI. The shame of this dangerous cycle eventually became so powerful that she was willing to try something new...

My guest today is the founder of Natural Highs Recovery, a community for those seeking life long transformation. Jake discovered drugs at a young age and utilized primarily marijuana to escape from the anxiety of teenage years and to pursue adventures in life. He become a drug dealer and progressed to other substances before hitting bottom and seeking help through the twelve steps and Recovery 2.0...

After being released from prison, Kyle Houston worked his way up from a minimum wage job to becoming the Vice President of a $2B publicly traded company. Today he joins me to discuss what he learned about work. We talk about the different motivations behind work, how work can become an escape and an addiction, and how flow state is different from the grind. Instagram: @kyledeanhouston Buy the book...