Samaritan Way

The Recovery After Party

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The party’s over… now what? Welcome to The Recovery After Party — where recovery coaches and people with lived experience talk about recovery, life, mental health, growth, and all the stuff nobody really teaches you. Real conversations. Real stories. Some laughs. Some hard truths. No filters. Whether you're newly sober, years into recovery, supporting someone you love, or just trying to figure life out one day at a time — this is the after party. Hosts: Joe Hekkema and Eric BakerProducer and Editor: Lucas Visscher

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Episodes

Finding Your Voice In Recovery: The Recovery After Party (Ep 4) 27.06.2026 40:38

In this episode of the Recovery After Party Podcast, Joe and Eric sit down with Andy O'Riley—a longtime radio personality, founder of Positively Muskegon, and someone with his own recovery journey. Andy shares his story, talks about the power of community, and discusses how using media to highlight positive stories can make a real difference. Together, they explore recovery, second chances, br...

Former Detective Talks Recovery: The Recovery After Party (Ep 3) 20.06.2026 43:21

In this episode, Joe and Eric sit down with Matt Kolkema, a former detective and current enforcement officer with Swift and Sure. Matt shares his unique perspective from years of law enforcement experience and discusses how the court system, probation programs, and recovery efforts work together to help individuals rebuild their lives. The conversation explores the challenges people face when navi...

Recovery and Parole/Probation: The Recovery After Party (Ep 2) 13.06.2026 44:50

In this episode of The Recovery After Party Podcast, Joe and Eric sit down with Parole Officer Greg Balcom to discuss the intersection of recovery, parole, and probation. Greg shares his perspective on the challenges individuals face while rebuilding their lives after incarceration, the role accountability plays in long-term success, and how recovery can help break the cycle of addiction and crimi...

What Is a Recovery Drop In Center: The Recovery After Party (Ep 1) 06.06.2026 31:43

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Recovery After Party Podcast! In this first episode, Joe and Eric share their personal recovery journeys, what led them to this work, and why helping others has become such an important part of their lives. They also discuss what a recovery drop-in center is, the services it provides, and how these centers create connection, support, and hope for individuals and familie...