Burn the Stigma’s Recovery Rebellion: Challenging the dogma. Dismantling the stigma. Exposing the BS
Episodes
Big Book Brain & Program Parrots
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most recovery culture is built on a hierarchy of time and dogma but what if everything you believe about recovery, your "drug of choice," an...
Escaping 12 Step Recovery From Indoctrination to Empowerment: Ashley's Path
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I can’t find her page to link but I will insert it in when it’s back up/I find it. Most people don’t realize how deeply ingrained the 12-step re...
Got Her 1 Year Chip and Bounced: Julieanne Founder Of Swift Steps
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://swiftsteps.org/ Swift Steps Website Swift Steps Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CbQwF...Julieanne’s story of leaving 12 step and c...
Recovery Speak And 12 Step In Non 12 Step Spaces
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we break down the insidious spread of recovery speak across U.S. treatment systems, sober communities and social media platforms like ...
Surviving 12 Step Recovery: Sam's Story
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is perfect for anyone who's ever felt uneasy or harmed by traditional recovery models, or for those seeking an honest conversation ab...
Suboxone Stigma, Recovering From Recovery Katherine's Story
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine dives into the pitfalls of rigid programs, the shame-driven culture and the powerful myths around medication like Suboxone and MAT, plus, wh...
Stigma and The Redemption Story: Recovery Storytelling Meghann Perry On Recovery Rebellion Podcast
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery Storytelling Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recovery-storytelling-workshop-take-back-your-story-rewrite-your-future-tickets-198185301...
Changing Habits After Substance Use Disorder
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us feel trapped in patterns we can’t seem to break. But what if our brain’s own wiring is the key to change? I am on a journey to uncover ...
Do Your Own Research: Recovery Rhetoric is Full Of Shit
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about how the dominant disease model often misdiagnoses what recovery can truly look like and why labeling people as "perm...
Recovery Language is Toxic
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I really don't feel like writing a description right now but thank you so much for watching!Link to share your story to RFK JR:https://forms.gle/c...
It’s Not a Disease, It’s a Business Model
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We need to talk about the lie that is keeping the recovery industrial complex in business. In this episode, I’m tearing down the narrative that addi...
Leaving AA & Jumping Into Harm Reduction: Jordan Scott's Story
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan shares her journey through the challenges of substance use disorder and recovery, starting from her first 12 step meeting as a teenager. Jordan...
Is More Access To Treatment A Good Thing?
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Key takeaways from this episode: Calling substance use a disease has shifted perceptions.Access to treatment doesn't guarantee positive outcomes.M...
Harm Reduction is Common Sense With Mark J.
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark shares candid insights about his experiences, the challenges he faced and the pivotal moments that led to his transformation.In ...
Redefining Recovery: Beyond Black and White With Laura M.
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Laura, who has bravely navigated the complex journey of recovery. We explored the importance...
From Childhood AA Meetings to Surviving The Streets, Sarah Jumper's Story
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation, I chat with my friend Sarah Jumper, a powerful voice in the recovery community. We explore her journey from childhood ...
Aza From Authenticity in Recovery: Predators in Recovery Spaces
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of "Recovery Rebellion," I had the privilege of interviewing Aza, a courageous advocate for transparency in recovery spaces. ...
Cannabis After Chaotic Drug Use & The Harvest Cup
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reflecting on cannabis and tabling at the Harvest Cup.
Looking Back Without Disease Model Glasses Part 1
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catching up and talking about parts of my past without disease model colored glasses. Burnthestigma.com
The Gift of Self-Belief: Moving Beyond 12 Steps with Nadine
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nadine shares her initial resistance to the program's principles and how she gradually participated despite internal misgivings. She underscores t...
Looking Forward To 40
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about my experience tabling at the Boston Freedom Rally and my thoughts on turning 40 Monday!
Escaping 12 Step with Chad: "I was as in it as you can get."
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Chad. Chad shares his transformative experiences in his recovery highlighting the importance of finding a path that tr...
Another Leaving 12 Step Story With Gil Gibbs
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Gil Gibbs and we discuss his relationship with 12 step. Like most people I have talked to, Gil had a positive experien...
What's The Deal With Opvee Nasal Spray?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I discuss my journey in content creation, reflecting on my slow growth on YouTube and the challenges of editing and consistency. I also delve in...
Coming To Harm Reduction Kicking And Screaming with Dee-Dee Stout
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Dee-Dee Stout, counselor, educator, and author. Her book Coming to Harm Reduction Kicking & Screaming is now out i...
Drugs Made Me Feel Better
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I explore the misconceptions around recovery and substance use while emphasizing how vital self-trust and personal growth are in...
The OG Disease Model Smasher: Dr. Stanton Peele
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Recovery Rebellion, I chat with Dr. Stanton Peele, one of the most well-known voices challenging the disease model and the dominanc...
The Never Ending Struggle of Time Managment
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick ramble. I have so much more coming your way, thank you for being patient, I promise I am going to get it together!
Emma Host of Group Thinking Podcast Another Escaping AA Story
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss Emma's journey through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), her eventual departure from the program and the impact it had on her ...
Gas Station Heroin? The Real Story on 7-OH
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Recovery Rebellion, I share my initial, unfiltered thoughts on 7-OH (7-hydroxy-mitragynine) what it is, why some call it “gas sta...
Breaking Free From Alcoholics Anonymous with Sobriety Bestie
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Kirsten from Sobriety Bestie. We explore the indoctrination of AA, the challenges of leaving the program and the jour...
More People Will Die
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I apologize for falling off the past few week but I am back!Today we are talking about how Abstinence only models often miss the mark by not addressin...
Not A Fan Harm Reduction?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation delves into the complexities of harm reduction, the historical context of substance use and the impact of criminalization on drug us...
Harm Reduction & Recovery Misunderstandings & Misconceptions
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation we talk about the complexities of harm reduction and recovery, challenging common misconceptions and advocating for a more nuaced...
Maybe I'm Not A "Real Addict"
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Recovery Rebellion, I’m talking about my why.Why I speak out. Why I’m done being quiet.And why I want to help burn down the tre...
The Indictment: Eric Spofford's Will Run Riot
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we read the federal indictment against Eric Spofford. This discussion highlights the need for accountability and reform in the recover...
Eric Spofford Arrested: The Recovery Hero Who Wasn’t
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Spofford, once a celebrated recovery “success story” and founder of Granite Recovery Centers, was recently indicted on federal charges for st...
The Problem With "AA Saved Millions"
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how I am working on a comprehensive FAQ and research backed resource to push back on 12 step dogma, misinformation and r...
My Why- It's Not About Hating On 12 Step
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not here to argue about whether AA works for some.I’m here to expose how its dogma has become the foundation for a system that harms many.Fr...
Philadelphia Just Criminalized Help: The Mobile Outreach Ban
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was talk about how messy and misunderstood drug use really is and how the stigma around it keeps killing people. I touched on how l...
Recovery Rebellion: Night Cap
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New series: Recovery Rebellion Night Cap. The goal is to upload these episodes at night right after I record them, but I don't how long it will take m...
Part 1: Is Addiction/Substsance Use Disorder a Disease? Why Did We Start Calling Addiction/Substance Use Disorder a Diease?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Recovery Rebellion podcast, I talk about the disease model of substance use order where it came from, and how it’s shaped rec...
The 12 Step Monopoly :the dominance of 12-step programs in recovery culture Recovery Rebellion Episode 3
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Recovery Rebellion, we’re diving into a topic that a lot of people don’t see as a problem: the dominance of 12-step programs in...
How the Fight Mentality Kept Me Stuck Recovery Rebellion Episode 3
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, I believed my “disease” was something I had to battle every single day for the rest of my life. The idea that I was in a constant fight...
Welcome to Recovery Rebellion – Breaking Free from Recovery Dogma Episode 1
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Recovery Rebellion! This podcast is a space to break free from recovery dogma, challenge outdated narratives and ...