Thriving in Recovery

Welcome to the Thriving in Recovery podcast, where recovered individuals share their stories of overcoming adversity to inspire others on their own path to recovery. In this episode, hosts Bryce Givens and Justin Harris sit down with a very special guest, Mr. Duke Rumley. Duke is not only an inspiring individual but also the visionary founder of Sober AF Entertainment. As a passionate advocate for...

Welcome to the Thriving in Recovery Podcast, where host Justin Harris and co-host Bryce Givens highlight the incredible journeys of those who have overcome addiction and found a fulfilling life in recovery. In this episode, they speak with Anna Cobb, a remarkable young woman who has triumphed over adversity and is now approaching six years of sobriety. Anna's journey to recovery was filled wit...

Welcome to the Thriving in Recovery Podcast! In this episode, host Justin Harris and co-host Bryce Givens speak with Mike Dorato, who, at the age of 26, found himself back in a psychiatric unit. With the help of a social worker who urged him to seek help, Mike turned his life around and is now passionate about helping others overcome their addictions and transform their lives. His unique approach...

Welcome to the Thriving in Recovery podcast, where recovered individuals share their stories of overcoming adversity to inspire others on their path to recovery.  In this episode, hosts Justin Harris and  Bryce Givens sit down with their guest, Michael Benson. Michael Benson, born with glaucoma, turned to alcohol as a teenager to cope with the fear of going blind. But on November 3, 1983, a spirit...

Welcome to the Thriving in Recovery podcast, where recovered individuals share their stories of overcoming adversity to inspire others on their own path to recovery.  In this episode, hosts Bryce Givens and Justin Harris sit down with their guest, Mike Diamond, an actor, producer, and director who battled dyslexia and addiction from a young age. Mike eventually moved to Miami, where he found succe...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Seven Finger Wonder - A Journey Through Addiction and Recovery Childhood and Struggles in School Kyle grew up in Colorado and had a middle-class upbringing. However, he struggled in school and turned to drugs and alcohol as a way to cope. He talks about his journey from drinking to smoking weed to using pain pills. Losing Three Fingers Kyle shares the story of how he lost three of his fingers on N...

In this episode of Thriving in Recovery, Becca shares her journey in recovery. She talks about her breakthrough moment and the ups and downs of the recovery process. Becca emphasizes the importance of community and connection in recovery and offers advice for those hesitant to hire a coach. She talks about the power of forgiveness and how journaling has helped her in her recovery journey. Becca sh...

Today, we have a special guest, Cameron Lundstrom, who is an entrepreneur, a Certified Peer Support Specialist and a Personal Trainer. He is also a 7 Habits Graduate, Core Group Member and a Gulf War Veteran. But Cameron's story doesn't stop there. He is also a convicted felon and recovering addict, having spent 18 years in the Criminal Justice System. But now, with 10 years clean, he is sharing h...

In this episode, we speak with Alexander Arthur, an Alumni Coordinator at the Foundry, a treatment center for individuals recovering from substance abuse. Alexander shares his personal story of hitting rock bottom in a jail cell and how that moment led him to turn his life around. He also discusses the importance of building healthy relationships, practicing self-care, and challenging negative tho...

In this episode, we speak with Lisa Smith, a certified Family Recovery Coach who works with families of individuals struggling with substance use. Lisa shares her own personal story of navigating her son's addiction and the breakthrough moment that led her to become a coach herself. She also discusses the importance of leading with intention in one's own actions and relationships, as well as the s...

Welcome to the Thriving in Recovery Podcast, where we share stories of individuals to empower others to live rich lives. Today, we have a special guest, JJ Harrier, who will be sharing his personal journey to recovery. JJ will be discussing the importance of remembering the effect of your first experience with addiction and how it can shape your recovery journey. He will also be sharing tips on ho...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

Thriving in Recovery is dedicated to sharing stories of recovered and thriving individuals to empower others on their own path of recovery. Each week Justin and Bryce dive into a free-form discussion with individuals who are thriving in recovery. We deconstruct what each guest defines recovery as, the challenges they are facing, and the breakthrough moments in their recovery process. We walk throu...

In this episode, we hear from Scott Jeffries about his journey in recovery. Scott shares his experience with addiction and how he was able to turn his life around. Scott talks about his early struggles with addiction and how he ended up smoking crack in a bank vault. Scott reminds us that recovery is a journey and that nothing is perfect. He talks about the importance of accepting that you will ma...

Ed & Dar Walden join us today to share the story of their son, Christopher, and his battle with addiction. He beat that addiction and was clean & sober and thriving in life for about five years. He made a tragic mistake in September of 2019 and died of an overdose. Ed & Dar tell their story of Christopher and their trials and tribulations through his addiction. And also their victory i...

Adam Jablin is an author, coach, and speaker who is helping others on the road to recovery. Adam joins Thriving in Recovery today to tell us about his experience with recovery from being bullied in his youth to becoming popular. Adam found that the substances he leaned on to stop his insecure “little voice” worked great, until one day it didn’t. Now Adam helps others ignite the fire and inner hero...