Best Recovery.com Podcasts (2025)

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Caitlyn Boardman | From Alcoholism, BPD & Eating Disorder to Sobriety, Meditation & Therapy 40:44

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Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk about experiences of abuse and self-harm. These topics can be difficult to hear, so please take care of yourself and listen at your own pace. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline anytime. Caitlyn Boardman shares a mental health…

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How to Help Someone Who Refuses Help: Compassionate Intervention for Depression and Mental Illness 26:06

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When someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, or addiction, knowing how to help can be agonizing — especially when every attempt seems to fail. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, licensed psychotherapist and professional interventionist Evan Evan Jarschauer explains what real mental health interventions look like — far f…

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Courtney Anderson | From High-Functioning Alcoholism to Therapy & Sober Coaching 57:43

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Courtney Anderson’s addiction recovery story sheds light on what it means to live as a high-functioning drinker — appearing to “have it all together” while secretly battling alcohol dependence. In this episode, the sober coach shares 10 key lessons from her sobriety journey and how she finally escaped the moderation trap for lasting freedom. Explor…

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How Pets Help with Depression: Healing Through Unconditional Love and Companionship 17:50

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When depression makes it hard to get out of bed, eat, or even believe things will ever get better, a loving pet can be a lifeline. In this moving episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Lori shares how her dogs helped her survive and heal after divorce and severe depression. Lori describes days spent “swimming through mud,” unable to function—until …

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Suzanne Warye | From Postpartum OCD & Blackout Drinking to Sober Mom Life Advocacy 1:08:43

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Suzanne Warye’s addiction recovery story explores her journey from high-functioning binge drinking to building a sober life rooted in authenticity. She shares the hidden dangers of mommy wine culture, her struggles with postpartum OCD, and the healing power of choosing sobriety—before hitting rock bottom. Find alcohol treatment near you: https://re…

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Grieving After Suicide: How to Support Loss Survivors with Compassion and Understanding 27:06

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The grief that follows a suicide is unlike any other. It’s layered with guilt, confusion, trauma, and the persistent question: Why? In this powerful episode of Giving Voice to Depression, guest Lisa Sugarman shares her journey after losing her father, cousin, and close friend to suicide — and what she’s learned about navigating the unique and compl…

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Alyson Stoner | From Child Stardom, Eating Disorders & Trauma to CBT & Somatic Therapy Healing 1:12:15

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Former child star Alyson Stoner opens up about eating disorders, anxiety, and the trauma of growing up in Hollywood. This mental health & addiction recovery story explores their journey from overwork and disordered eating to therapy, sobriety, and becoming a mental health advocate. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://reco…

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What to Say (and Not Say) After Suicide: Supporting Grieving Loved Ones with Compassion 18:52

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After a suicide, words can either comfort and connect — or cut and cause more pain. In this powerful episode of Giving Voice to Depression, journalist and suicide loss survivor Deb Sherwood shares her personal experience navigating the unthinkable grief following her husband’s death by suicide — and the devastating impact of well-intentioned but hu…

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Lauren Welch | From Wine Addiction & Postpartum Anxiety to Therapy & the Sober Curious Society 54:00

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In this addiction recovery story, salon owner & recovery advocate Lauren Welch opens up about her struggles with alcohol, postpartum anxiety, grief, and the pandemic’s impact on her drinking. She shares how an epic meltdown became the turning point toward sobriety and inspired her to create the Sober Curious Society. Explore addiction and mental he…

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Coping with Suicide Loss: Breaking the Silence and Stigma Around Grief 20:26

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Award-winning journalist and author Meg Kissinger joins Giving Voice to Depression to share the extraordinary and heartbreaking story behind her memoir “While You Were Out.” In her conversation with Terry McGuire and Carly McCollow, Meg opens up about growing up in a large family marked by bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression—as well as …

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From Heroin Addiction & Incarceration to Faith-Based Recovery | An Addiction Recovery Story 33:08

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This addiction recovery story follows Deonte's transformation from heroin addiction, incarceration, and gang involvement to becoming a peer recovery coach. After multiple stints in prison and a near rock bottom moment involving substance use and lifestyle exhaustion, Deonte shares how MAT (Suboxone), faith, and fatherhood helped him reclaim his lif…

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Kelly U | From Binge Eating, Narcissistic Abuse, & Depression to Healing Through Therapy 1:06:55

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This mental health & addiction recovery story with Kelly U dives deep into childhood trauma, binge eating, depression, and her powerful decision to get sober from marijuana in 2020. From navigating a toxic relationship to healing through EMDR therapy, Kelly shares her raw and hopeful journey. Explore mental health and addiction treatment options: h…

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Breaking Mental Health Stigma: Family Trauma, Suicide Loss, and Healing Together 26:42

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Award-winning journalist and author Meg Kissinger joins Giving Voice to Depression to share the extraordinary and heartbreaking story behind her memoir “While You Were Out.” In her conversation with Terry McGuire and Carly McCollow, Meg opens up about growing up in a large family marked by bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression—as well as …

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From Alcohol Addiction & Anxiety to Spiritual Awakening in AA Recovery | An Addiction Recovery Story 22:37

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Michael shares his raw and powerful addiction recovery story, from numbing emotions with alcohol to rediscovering self-worth through sobriety and spiritual growth. He opens up about battling anxiety, using substances to escape shame, and finding healing in 12-step recovery. A story of transformation, vulnerability, and hope. Explore addiction and m…

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Kody Green | From Schizophrenia & Drug Addiction to Peer Support & 10 Years of Sobriety 53:45

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In this powerful mental health & addiction recovery story, Kody Green shares how early symptoms of schizophrenia led to meth addiction, incarceration, and ultimately a life-changing diagnosis. Now sober for 10 years, Kody is a nationally recognized recovery coach and mental health advocate. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: htt…

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Forgiving Yourself After a Suicide Attempt: How to Heal from Guilt and Shame 18:29

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In this deeply human episode of Giving Voice to Depression, John, a survivor of a suicide attempt, shares his ongoing struggle with self-forgiveness — and what healing looks like when you’re still learning to forgive yourself. While many conversations about suicide focus on grief or prevention, John opens up about what comes after survival: the gui…

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From OxyContin, Alcohol & Depression to Therapy & Recovery Coaching | An Addiction Recovery Story 27:00

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Hector shares his powerful addiction recovery story of battling OxyContin, codeine, alcohol, and marijuana. From incarceration and homelessness to finding peace in sobriety, therapy, and recovery coaching, Hector’s journey shows that healing is possible for anyone. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Key talk…

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Kori Leigh | From Alcoholism, Anxiety & Childhood Trauma to 12-Step Sobriety & Faith 57:30

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This powerful addiction recovery story features Kori Leigh, who opens up about childhood loss, alcohol addiction, abusive relationships, and self-harm. She shares how 12-step recovery, therapy, and spiritual growth led her to sobriety, purpose, and peace after years of chaos. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.c…

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Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Understanding Dual Diagnosis and the Path to Recovery 25:19

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What happens when mental health and addiction collide? In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, David Shamszad shares his raw and revealing story of living with bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction — a combination often referred to as a dual diagnosis. From self-medicating through college to hospitalization, reckless mania, and rock bottom,…

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From Cocaine Addiction & Psychosis to Peer Support & Recovery Coaching | An Addiction Recovery Story 23:39

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In this raw addiction recovery story, Eli shares how a 13-year cocaine addiction led to hallucinations, job loss, and emotional devastation. Hear how a moment of surrender and support from a peer coach turned his life around. His path from psychosis to sobriety is proof that recovery is possible. Explore addiction and mental health treatment option…

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Hilary Phelps | From Alcohol Addiction & Depression to Outpatient Care & Holistic Recovery 1:03:30

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Hilary Phelps shares her addiction recovery story after a 15-year battle with alcohol, depression, and perfectionism. From high-achieving athlete to struggling with secret drinking and shame, she opens up about her long-term sobriety, healing through 12-step recovery, and building a new life as a recovery advocate and mother. This mental health & a…

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Self-Help for Depression: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices That Help 23:26

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In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. Barbara Moser, a trained teacher in mindful self-compassion, shares three simple yet powerful practices you can use anytime to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. These tools are free, backed by credible research, and require no appointment, transportation, or side effects. From mindful brea…

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From Depression, Anxiety, & Complex PTSD to Therapy & Peer Recovery | A Mental Health Recovery Story 40:34

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In this powerful mental health & addiction recovery story, Imani shares her journey through complex PTSD, anxiety, and chronic depression. Misdiagnosed in early life and frequently hospitalized, she opens up about living with suicidal ideation and how peer support became her turning point. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: http…

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Zac Clark | From Heroin, Alcohol, & Crack Addiction to Residential Rehab, AA, & Rehab CEO 1:09:16

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This is Zac Clark’s raw addiction recovery story—his journey from heroin, alcohol, and crack use to over a decade of sobriety. Zac opens up about childhood experiences, battling a brain tumor, opioid addiction, relapse, and the turning points that led to founding Release Recovery. A powerful mental health and addiction recovery story about hope, re…

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Bullying and Depression: How Isolation Impacts Mental Health and Recovery 27:27

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In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Kevin Lepine shares his deeply personal journey of growing up misunderstood, bullied, and isolated — experiences that fueled his depression long before he had words to describe it. He opens up about the pain of being unseen, living with undiagnosed ADD, and the crushing loneliness that often comes with…

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A Guide to Interventions & How To Help Someone With a Drug or Alcohol Addiction 28:43

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This addiction recovery story features interventionist Sam Davis, who shares deep insights from his personal recovery and decades of guiding over a thousand families through the intervention process. Learn how fear, enabling, and lack of education keep families stuck—and how understanding addiction as a mental and emotional crisis can lead to real …

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Parker Schley | From Alcoholism, Arrests, & Cocaine Use to Rehab & 12-Step Sobriety 45:36

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In this powerful addiction recovery story, Parker Schley shares his journey from teenage binge drinking, cocaine use, and repeated arrests to finding hope in rehab. After a decade of alcoholism that began at 15, Parker entered treatment in 2025 and embraced a 12-step program. Now 6 months sober, he’s rebuilding relationships, discovering life beyon…

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Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Hope: Rebecca Lombardo’s Decade of Progress 22:31

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In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, we revisit the powerful story of author and advocate Rebecca Lombardo, who has openly shared her struggles with bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidality. Now 10 years removed from her last hospitalization and self-harm attempt, Rebecca reflects on her growth, resilience, and the coping strategies …

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From Cocaine, Methadone & Childhood Trauma to 12-Step Healing | An Addiction Recovery Story 29:18

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In this powerful addiction recovery story, Sam Davis shares his path from childhood sexual abuse, stuttering, and deep-rooted shame to decades of addiction involving cocaine, pills, and methadone. Hear how trauma shaped his addiction—and how long-term treatment and 12-step recovery finally led him to surrender, healing, and sobriety. Explore mental…

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Fausto Castellanos | From Meth & Ecstasy Addiction & PTSD to Recovery Through AA & EMDR Therapy 1:04:35

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In this mental health & addiction recovery story, Fausto Castellanos shares his harrowing battle with meth, ecstasy, alcohol, and the trauma behind his substance use. From psych ward holds to becoming “The Hope Dealer,” Fausto opens up about his journey through epilepsy, suicidal thoughts, and eventual recovery. Explore addiction and mental health …

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Intergenerational Depression: How Family Trauma and Genetics Shape Mental Health 28:37

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In this intimate, unscripted conversation, Giving Voice to Depression hosts Terry McGuire and her daughter Carly McCollow open up about their personal experiences with depression across generations. They reflect on how genetics, trauma, and family silence shape mental health — and why speaking openly can break cycles of shame and stigma. Listeners …

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From Family Trauma, Suicide Loss & Bipolar to Advocacy & Healing | A Mental Health Recovery Story 34:40

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Pulitzer finalist Meg Kissinger shares her powerful mental health & addiction recovery story, reflecting on growing up in a large Irish Catholic family marked by untreated bipolar disorder, depression, and multiple suicides. She opens up about the trauma of silence, the relief and guilt of loss, and how writing helped her heal. A deeply moving expl…

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Corey Warren | From Heroin & Alcohol Addiction to AA & Sober Living Founder 57:57

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Corey Warren’s addiction recovery story begins with heroin use in high school and escalates into daily vodka consumption, an alcohol-induced seizure, and incarceration for armed robbery. After multiple stints in rehab, Corey not only found sobriety but also built Rise Recovery Community to help others. This is a raw and inspiring journey of transfo…

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Managing Depression with Spoon Theory: How to Conserve Energy and Cope Daily 17:41

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In this rerun episode of Giving Voice to Depression, hosts Terry and Dr. Anita Sanz revisit The Spoon Theory, a popular metaphor created by Christine Miserandino to explain life with chronic illness. The conversation explores how the theory applies to depression and mental health, providing listeners with a way to explain their limited energy to ot…

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From Alcoholism & Anxiety to Detox & Faith-Based Recovery | An Addiction Recovery Story 25:08

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Kyle’s addiction recovery story spans decades of alcohol use, mental obsession, and shame. After multiple failed attempts—including aversion therapy and inpatient rehab—he finally found lasting sobriety through a 7-day detox, spiritual surrender, and embracing recovery tools built over 30 years. A powerful sobriety story of self-forgiveness, family…

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Tony Hoffman | From Opioid & Meth Addiction to Spirituality, Prison Reform, & Olympic Coaching 1:05:49

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This addiction recovery story follows Tony Hoffman’s journey from OxyContin, heroin, and meth use—along with incarceration and homelessness—to becoming an Olympic coach and national speaker. His honesty about mental health, trauma, and redemption offers a message of hope and purpose. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://re…

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Living with Depression: The Power of Internal Family Systems and Self-Acceptance 28:06

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In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Eric shares his deeply personal journey of living under the crushing weight of depression and how he found a path toward healing. Instead of fighting against his pain, Eric discovered the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which allowed him to engage with his depression in a…