The ClearlyWell Podcast

The ClearlyWellPodcast takes the podcast on the road to the Georgia State Capitol to hear Jeff Breedlove and former UGA football coach Scott Cochran with the live announcement of the American Addiction Recovery Association. This organization will save lives, restore families and strengthen communities for the 150 Million Americans impacted by the Opioid epidemic. For more information about the AAR...

Welcome back to another exciting season of The ClearlyWell Podcast! After an incredible first season filled with candid conversations, expert insights, and real stories about mental health and substance use recovery, we’re thrilled to kick off Season 2 with even more powerful content. Whether you’re tuning in as a returning listener or joining us for the first time, we’re so glad you’re here. What...

In this episode of the The ClearlyWell Podcast, Paramedic Brett gives a firsthand perspective on 911 calls in rural Georgia and North Carolina, providing insights into the unique challenges faced by emergency medical services in these areas. The conversation also explores the emerging threat of Xylazine, a powerful veterinary tranquilizer that is increasingly being mixed with opioids, worsening th...

Part 2 of Avery's story on the Clearlywell Podcast serves as a testament to the potential for redemption and renewal in the face of addiction. It inspires listeners to believe in the possibility of recovery and to support those struggling with substance use disorder on their journey towards healing and wholeness.

Part 1 of Avery's story on the Clearlywell Podcast delves into his journey from a seemingly typical youth to a harrowing experience with addiction. Despite his professional demeanor and promising future, Avery's life took a dark turn as he found himself battling heroin addiction. Listeners are drawn into Avery's personal testimony, witnessing the challenges he faced and the choices he made that le...

Before we start today, I want you to pause for a moment—and set aside everything you think you know about addiction.” “Today’s story challenges power, privilege, stigma, and the long-held belief that substance use disorder is a moral failure.” “Our guest is  Jeff Breedlove —a former Speaker of the House, a man who once stood at the center of political leadership, influence, and public trust.” “Yea...

Such a special episode we thought you should hear it again Brittany’s story doesn’t start the way most people expect an addiction story to begin. It starts when she was 14 years old, sitting across from a provider and receiving her first mental health diagnosis—long before she had the language to understand what that diagnosis meant, or the support to know how to live with it. By the time she was...

Such a special episode we thought you should hear it again Brittany’s story doesn’t start the way most people expect an addiction story to begin. It starts when she was 14 years old, sitting across from a provider and receiving her first mental health diagnosis—long before she had the language to understand what that diagnosis meant, or the support to know how to live with it. By the time she was...

Due to record-breaking streams and listener requests, we’re re-releasing one of the most talked-about episodes in ClearlyWell history — the powerful sit-down with Avery N. This episode struck a chord with listeners across Georgia and beyond — for its raw honesty, its insight into recovery, growth and success. Avery’s fearless perspective on hope, accountability, and growth. Whether you’ve heard it...

Due to record-breaking streams and listener requests, we’re re-releasing one of the most talked-about episodes in ClearlyWell history — the powerful sit-down with Avery N. This episode struck a chord with listeners across Georgia and beyond — for its raw honesty, its insight into recovery and his growth and success. Avery’s fearless perspective on hope, accountability, and growth. Whether you’ve h...

If you caught Short Sesh 18 — “The Dish on Therapy”, you already know we’ve been talking about the real work that happens inside the therapy room — the connection, the growth, and the healing that fuels recovery. Today, we’re taking that conversation a step further. This is Season 2, Episode 28, and I’m joined by Beth P., LCSW — a licensed clinical social worker who has spent years blending therap...

Welcome back to  The ClearlyWell Podcast  — where we talk about the real work of healing, the science behind recovery, and the hope that connects it all. Today’s  Short Sesh  is all about  therapy  — what it really means, the many forms it can take, and why it’s such a powerful force in behavioral health and addiction recovery. We hear the word “therapy” a lot — CBT, DBT, ACT, group therapy, traum...

Welcome to  The ClearlyWell Podcast  — where we explore the intersection of mental health, medicine, and real life. I’m your host,  Elizabeth McKeon , PMHNP, CARN, and subject-matter expert in behavioral health and addiction recovery. Today’s episode takes us into the world of a controversial substance quietly sitting on gas-station counters across America —  kratom . Marketed as a natural energy...

Welcome back to  The ClearlyWell Podcast . In today’s short sesh, we’re diving into a growing concern that affects kids, teens, and adults alike— Internet addiction . From endless scrolling and late-night gaming to online chat rooms and even risky spaces like Reddit threads, the Internet can quickly shift from a helpful tool to an unhealthy dependency. We’ll look at the different types of Internet...

Welcome back to the ClearlyWell Podcast — this is  Short Sesh 15 . Today, we’re diving into a topic that sits at the intersection of fun, technology, and mental health:  video gaming addiction . For many, gaming is a way to relax, connect with friends, and sharpen skills. But for some, it can cross the line — from a hobby into something that disrupts sleep, school, work, and relationships. The Wor...

Today in part 2, we welcome Andy O—one year and two months sober. At 52 years old, Andy has spent more than half his life behind bars. His story is one of trauma, addiction, and manipulation—but also of resilience and survival. Born and raised in Georgia, and proud of his Native American heritage, Andy shares a compelling journey of loss, recovery, and rediscovery. Along the way, he reflects on th...

Today on the  ClearlyWell Podcast , we welcome Andy O—one year and two months sober. At 52 years old, Andy has spent more than half his life behind bars. His story is one of trauma, addiction, and struggle—but also of resilience and survival. Born and raised in Georgia, and proud of his Native American heritage, Andy shares a compelling journey of loss, recovery, and rediscovery. Along the way, he...

Today on the ClearlyWell Podcast, we’re talking about a man who made the world laugh while carrying a pain most of us never saw — Robin Williams. Actor Sam Neill once called him ‘the loneliest man on a lonely planet,’ and after his death, we learned he had been living with severe depression and the effects of Lewy body dementia. His story reminds us that depression doesn’t always look like sadness...

Unresolved trauma can live in the body for years—shaping your thoughts, emotions, and even your energy levels—without you ever realizing it? In this episode of The ClearlyWell Podcast, we're diving into the silent connection between trauma and depression. We’ll explore how old emotional wounds can manifest as chronic sadness, exhaustion, or disconnection, and why substances like alcohol or drugs a...

Hey y’all—and welcome back to the ClearlyWell Podcast, where we keep it real about mental health, healing, and the stuff that doesn’t always make it into the therapy room or the group chat. I’m your host, Elizabeth—and today’s episode is one of those quiet truth bombs that might just change the way you think about drinking, trauma, and what your nervous system is really asking for. We’re talking a...

🎙️  On today's episode of  The ClearlyWell Podcast , we're welcoming back a familiar voice from Season 1 — Brittany, the inspiring founder of  Unite Rabun , a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) based in rural Georgia. Brittany shares the powerful story of how her lived experience—from incarceration to recovery—led her to create a thriving space of hope and support for others. She dives into wha...

Welcome back to  The ClearlyWell Podcast  — I’m your host, Elizabeth McKeon. Today, we’re having a brutally honest conversation about one of the most overlooked — and deadliest — drugs in the world: alcohol. When we think of addiction, we often picture heroin, fentanyl, or meth. But alcohol quietly remains responsible for millions of deaths each year — and yet, society rarely calls it what it is:...

Today on The ClearlyWell Podcast , we delve into the wild, unapologetic life of  Slash —the legendary guitarist known for his riffs in Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver—and the dark truth behind the glamour of rock stardom. From the height of fame to the depths of addiction, Slash's story includes a near-fatal overdose and a rare diagnosis of  cardiomyopathy , a serious heart condition often linke...

Today on  The ClearlyWell Podcast , we welcome a powerful voice for change: Shyunda Heard — cohost of  The Let’s Talk Talk Show , Accountability Court Case Manager, justice-involved expert, and active collaborator with the RATV Network. Born in Franklin County, Georgia, as the fourth of six children, Shyunda shares her deeply personal and heartbreaking story of childhood trauma. She also opens up...

🎙️  Today on The ClearlyWell Podcast , we take a deep dive into  Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR) —what it is, why it works, and how it's changing the landscape of addiction treatment. We'll unpack the misconceptions that have long stigmatized this evidence-based approach and explore how science, policy, and compassion intersect in recovery. Then, we turn the spotlight to pop icon  Demi Lovato ,...