Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
Episodes
Samuel Harness | The Voice, Acid, & Fatherhood-Driven Sobriety
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter Samuel Harness, known for his breakout performance on Season 21 of The Voice, joins Recoverycast to share the raw reality of his jou...
David Manheim | Heroin Recovery, Grief, & Building the Dopey Nation
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From interviewing Coldplay while high to losing his best friend and co-host to a fatal relapse, David Manheim reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about ...
Gabe Pietrafesa | Alcoholism, Cocaine Recovery, & Choosing the Band Over the Bottle
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you still be funny—or even be yourself—without the substance? Gabe Pietrafesa, longtime guitarist for Young Culture and host of the Trapped on...
Lucas Curtain | Grief & Loss, Alcohol Addiction, & The Power of Friendship
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you keep going when the person you love most suddenly disappears? Lucas Curtain (known online as Fitzgerald Checksworth) opens up about the int...
Ryan Hampton | OxyContin & Heroin Addiction to Mobilize Recovery Founder
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From walking the halls of the White House to facing homelessness due to a severe OxyContin and heroin addiction, Ryan Hampton’s story is unforgettab...
Patrick Custer | Alcoholism, Delirium Tremens & Facing a Brain Tumor
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the very thing you have feared since you were three years old actually happens—and you have to face it while five years sober? I...
Tiffany Jenkins | 20 Felony Charges, Pill Addiction, & Healing Through Humor
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Jenkins, the New York Times bestselling author and voice behind "Juggling the Jenkins," joins Recoverycast to share her raw journey ...
Jaimie Alexander | Bourbon Addiction, Near-Death Awakening, & Spiritual Recovery
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Marvel’s Lady Sif to a hospital bed fighting for her life, actress Jaimie Alexander shares the raw truth about her battle with bourbon and burn...
Sam Miller | From Tarp Living to Nationally Touring Recovery Comedian
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"It was not about getting high, it was about not being sober." In this raw and deeply moving episode of Recoverycast, nationally touring com...
Devan Rajkumar | Cocaine, Alcohol, & Ego Deflation in the Culinary World
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How does a celebrity chef dominate the culinary world while hiding a life-threatening cocaine and alcohol addiction? In this episode of Recoverycast, ...
Grace Adams | High-Functioning Alcoholism, Ballet & NYC Sober Living
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Adams seemed to have it all: a prestigious advertising job, a New York City apartment, and a background as a classical ballet dancer. But behind...
Carl Radke | Alcohol & Cocaine Addiction, Sibling Loss, & 12-Step Recovery
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Radke from Bravo’s Summer House shares his raw journey through high-functioning cocaine and alcohol addiction. In this vulnerable episode, Carl...
Mistena & Shannon | Meth Recovery, Domestic Abuse & Generational Healing
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Hughes and her daughter, Mistena Renteria-Elliott, share a raw and harrowing journey through the depths of methamphetamine addiction, domestic...
Brandi Mac | IV Fentanyl, Ambiguous Grief & The "Do What You Can Live With" Path
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Critical care nurse practitioner Brandi Mac shares the harrowing journey of her daughter’s IV Fentanyl addiction and the moment Brandi shaved her he...
Bobby Kazz | Stigma, Binge Eating Relapses & Journey to Men’s Eating Disorder Recovery
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At six years old, Bobby Kazz was already asking his mom how to lose weight; by college he was trapped in a cycle of starvation, binge eating and guilt...
Welcome to Dry January | 14 Answers to Your Alcohol & Sobriety Questions
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with Dry January or thinking of cutting back on alcohol? In this bonus Recoverycast episode, guest host Riley Whelan fields the 14 most‑a...
Gabbie Egan | Bipolar I, Alcohol & Weed – One‑Year Sobriety & Mental Health Healing
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After hitting one year of sobriety, TikTok star Gabbie Egan joins us again and opens up about quitting alcohol and nightly weed use to reclaim her lif...
Kevin Kreider | Alcohol & Weed Addiction, Trauma, & 12‑Step Recovery
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kreider’s raw story of adoption, alcoholism and healing challenges everything you think you know about recovery. A Korean adoptee raised by a ...
Jason & Ashley Wahler: Love Through Alcohol Addiction, OCD & Postpartum Depression Healing
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful Recoverycast episode, Jason & Ashley Wahler share their raw journey through alcohol addiction, relapse, OCD and postpartum depres...
Jason Wahler | Laguna Beach Fame, Teen Drinking & Journey to Recovery
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Wahler opens up about OCD, alcohol misuse and an Adderall‑fueled relapse, revealing how he found hope and became a recovery advocate. Growin...
Dakota Mortensen | Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star, My Journey from Pain Pills to Purpose
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine going from a college‑bound basketball star to stealing change jars just to stay high. That’s the raw path Dakota Mortensen opens up about ...
Brittany Jade | From Alcoholism & Cocaine to Sobriety & Family Healing
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After postpartum depression triggered a relapse, Brittany Jade lost custody of her three children and spiraled from alcohol back into cocaine, Suboxon...
Alyson Stoner & Correy O'Neal | Sibling Trauma, Estrangement, & Recovery Reconnection
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two sisters face the same trauma but walk completely different paths to healing? In this deeply moving episode of Recovery Cast, hos...
Adriana Sansam | Grief after Her Husband’s Accidental Overdose, Navigating Loss & Trauma
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mental health & addiction recovery story, Adriana Sansam shares how her husband’s four‑year sober streak ended in relapse and fatal ...
Caitlyn Boardman | From Alcoholism, BPD & Eating Disorder to Sobriety, Meditation & Therapy
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yours...
Courtney Anderson | From High-Functioning Alcoholism to Therapy & Sober Coaching
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Anderson’s addiction recovery story sheds light on what it means to live as a high-functioning drinker — appearing to “have it all toge...
Suzanne Warye | From Postpartum OCD & Blackout Drinking to Sober Mom Life Advocacy
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Warye’s addiction recovery story explores her journey from high-functioning binge drinking to building a sober life rooted in authenticity. ...
Alyson Stoner | From Child Stardom, Eating Disorders & Trauma to CBT & Somatic Therapy Healing
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former child star Alyson Stoner opens up about eating disorders, anxiety, and the trauma of growing up in Hollywood. This mental health & addictio...
Lauren Welch | From Wine Addiction & Postpartum Anxiety to Therapy & the Sober Curious Society
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this addiction recovery story, salon owner & recovery advocate Lauren Welch opens up about her struggles with alcohol, postpartum anxiety, grie...
Kelly U | From Binge Eating, Narcissistic Abuse, & Depression to Healing Through Therapy
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This mental health & addiction recovery story with Kelly U dives deep into childhood trauma, binge eating, depression, and her powerful decision t...
Kody Green | From Schizophrenia & Drug Addiction to Peer Support & 10 Years of Sobriety
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful mental health & addiction recovery story, Kody Green shares how early symptoms of schizophrenia led to meth addiction, incarcerat...
Kori Leigh | From Alcoholism, Anxiety & Childhood Trauma to 12-Step Sobriety & Faith
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This powerful addiction recovery story features Kori Leigh, who opens up about childhood loss, alcohol addiction, abusive relationships, and self-harm...
Hilary Phelps | From Alcohol Addiction & Depression to Outpatient Care & Holistic Recovery
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hilary Phelps shares her addiction recovery story after a 15-year battle with alcohol, depression, and perfectionism. From high-achieving athlete to s...
Zac Clark | From Heroin, Alcohol, & Crack Addiction to Residential Rehab, AA, & Rehab CEO
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Parker Schley | From Alcoholism, Arrests, & Cocaine Use to Rehab & 12-Step Sobriety
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful addiction recovery story, Parker Schley shares his journey from teenage binge drinking, cocaine use, and repeated arrests to finding ...
Fausto Castellanos | From Meth & Ecstasy Addiction & PTSD to Recovery Through AA & EMDR Therapy
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mental health & addiction recovery story, Fausto Castellanos shares his harrowing battle with meth, ecstasy, alcohol, and the trauma behin...
Corey Warren | From Heroin & Alcohol Addiction to AA & Sober Living Founder
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Warren’s addiction recovery story begins with heroin use in high school and escalates into daily vodka consumption, an alcohol-induced seizure...
Tony Hoffman | From Opioid & Meth Addiction to Spirituality, Prison Reform, & Olympic Coaching
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This addiction recovery story follows Tony Hoffman’s journey from OxyContin, heroin, and meth use—along with incarceration and homelessness—to b...
Abbey Fickley | From Alcohol & Xanax Addiction to Healing Through AA & Single Motherhood Recovery
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Abbey Fickley’s addiction recovery story—from early alcohol use in high school to postpartum depression, Xanax, and Percocet abuse that sp...
Elizabeth Pearson | From Alcohol Addiction, Trauma, & OCD to Healing Through 12-Step Sobriety
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Pearson shares her powerful addiction recovery story, detailing her struggles with alcohol, OCD, sexual trauma, and deep depression. From se...
Kat Sorensen | From Alcohol & Prescription Pill Addiction to 12-Step Sobriety & Rehab CEO
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kat Sorensen shares her deeply moving addiction recovery story—battling alcohol, cocaine, Xanax, Molly, and Adderall—while climbing the corporate ...
Gabbie Egan | From Cocaine, Marijuana, & Alcohol Addiction to Faith-Based Recovery & Bipolar Healing
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby Egan shares her raw and unfiltered addiction recovery story, from getting pregnant at 13 to battling severe alcohol and marijuana addiction, bei...
Ben Fisher | From Alcohol, Opioid, & Suboxone Addiction to AA & Faith Reconnection
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Fisher’s addiction recovery story spans decades of secret painkiller abuse, alcoholism, and spiritual struggle—all while leading worship at a ...
Riley Whelan | From Alcohol & Marijuana Addiction to Sober Living, AA Recovery, & ADHD Healing
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw addiction recovery story, Riley Whalen shares her journey through ADHD, alcoholism, marijuana dependency, and academic failure. From a cro...
Montee Ball | From NFL Stardom & Alcoholism to Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Therapy, and Sobriety
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL running back Montee Ball shares his powerful addiction recovery story—from alcoholism and depression at the height of his football career...
Kristina Padilla | From Cocaine & Meth Addiction to AA, Spiritual Recovery, & Indigenous Leader
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristina Padilla, an indigenous queer leader who overcame cocaine and crank addiction, gang life, rape trauma, and overdose. This raw and honest ...
Kate Garn | From Alcohol Addiction, ADHD, & Postpartum Depression to AA, Therapy, & Sobriety
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Katie Garner’s raw and honest addiction recovery story. She opens up about using alcohol and marijuana to cope with postpartum depression, u...
Chelsea Ocean | From Loving an Alcoholic & Grieving His Death to Healing & Spiritual Connection
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Chelsea Ocean’s mental health & addiction recovery story—told through the lens of grief, love, and strength. After losing her husband,...
Andrew Barr | From Alcohol & Cocaine Addiction to Intervention, Rehab, & Sober Comedy
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Barr’s addiction recovery story is a raw and honest journey through alcohol and cocaine dependency, the comedy club lifestyle, and a life-cha...
Michelle Smith | From Alcohol Addiction, Grief, & Stroke to AA & Faith-Based Recovery
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Smith’s addiction recovery story begins in a picture-perfect life unraveling under the weight of grief, trauma, and alcoholism. From a high...
Hunter Michael Shepherd | From Fentanyl & Meth Addiction & Psychosis to Rehab, AA, and Advocacy
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the addiction recovery story of Hunter Michael Shepherd, who spiraled into IV fentanyl and meth addiction by his early 20s. After surviving a ...
Tiffany Ima | From Exercise Bulimia & Body Dysmorphia to Faith, Self-Love, & Holistic Wellness
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This mental health and eating disorder recovery story follows Tiffany Ima through a decade-long struggle with exercise bulimia, undiagnosed ADHD, and ...