Rooted Recovery Stories

Episode 107 | Patrick Custer: My Black & White Existence - Lifting The Veil of Addiction

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we doing this and am I good enough to be here doing what I’m doing? The answer is yes. Not only are you and I supposed to be here, we are su...

Episode 106 | Savannah Chrisley

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are launching National Mental Health Awareness Month with reality TV star, makeup guru, and social media influencer, Savannah Chrisley. She self ad...

Episode 105 | Tim Lodgen

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Lodgen grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where he signed a skateboard contract that had him riding with Bucky Lasek and Brandon Novak. Playing sport...

Episode 104 | Beck Gee

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating and recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility with a deep and meaningful conversation with Beck Gee. Beck is a master’s level cli...

Episode 103 | Amy Brown

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are kicking off National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) week, talking to Amy Brown from the Bobby Bones Show about her journey of healing from d...

Episode 102 | Pubali Chakravorty

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As 2023 National Eating Disorders Awareness week approaches, Patrick has a candid conversation with Promises Chief Administrative Officer, Pubali Chak...

Episode 101 | Becca Stevens

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are kicking off 2023 with the theme “Love Heals,” talking to one of our generation's most impactful world-changers: Author, speaker, priest, so...

Episode 100 | Cheryl Burke

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating this 100th milestone episode with an extra special guest, Cheryl Burke. She is an American dancer and television host and is fondly...

Episode 99 | Leah McSweeney

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

She’s an American fashion designer and television personality who founded the women's streetwear line Married to the Mob (MTTM) in 2004 and has star...

Episode 98 | Dedee Pfeiffer

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

She’s an award-winning actress and producer known for her wide range of dramatic and comedic roles. Currently starring in the gripping ABC mystery “...

Episode 97 | Zach Noe Towers

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He’s one of the funniest humans on this planet and a true hero in the world of comedy due to his openness about his recovery: Writer, actor, and phe...

Episode 96 | Marci Hopkins

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

She’s an award-winning TV Personality, host and creator of Wake Up with Marci, a Recovery Expert on Fox, CBS, NBC and ABC and the author of ‘Chaos...

Episode 95 | Brian Sullivan

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emmy Award-winning producer, beloved PR icon, media, and broadcast journalism expert, Brian Sullivan, has spent much of his career shining a light on ...

Episode 94 | Marti G. Cummings

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marti Gould Cummings is an NYC drag artist, television personality, and political figure. Throughout their nearly decade-long drag career Marti has be...

Episode 93 | Mike Maeshiro

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is an LGBTQ+ advocate, queer theology enthusiast, author, teacher, social media influencer, thought leader & founder, and CEO of Numa, a spir...

Episode 92 | Captain Sandy Yawn

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

She’s a renowned superyacht captain with over 3 decades of international maritime experience, and star of Bravo’s hit TV series Below Deck Mediter...

Episode 91 | Mackenzie Phillips

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Actress, musician, author, and recovery advocate, Mackenzie Phillips, shares an extremely vulnerable and heartfelt interview with host, Patrick Custer...

Episode 90 | Braunwyn Windham-Burke

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Real Housewife of the OC, LGBTQ+ & Recovery Activist, Braunwyn Windham Burke returns to our show for a wonderful conversation about her jou...

Episode 89 | Heather Hayes

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Hayes, is a nationally & internationally renowned interventionist, author, speaker and respected authority on complex mental health issues...

Episode 88 | Ty Herndon

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grammy-nominated and Dove award-winning recording artist, Ty Herndon, joins us to share about his life growing up in the south, navigating a career in...

Episode 87 | Jaime Wyatt

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Queer queen of outlaw country music, Jaime Wyatt, joins us to share about her journey growing up on the west coast, navigating a career in the music i...

Rooted Recovery Stories Episode 86 | Logan Slaughter

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Slaughter is an Arizona born NYC bred drag queen “Logan Hardcore” who has made waves throughout his career. From titles like Entertainer of ...

Episode 85 | Lauren Alaina

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multi-platinum selling singer song writer, actress and author, Lauren Alaina, opens up about the obstacles she’s overcome in her career and how exci...

Episode 84 | Dr. Rob Weiss (part 2)

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Weiss shares his story recovery from trauma, sex addiction & intimacy disorder. He also shares valuable insight into the current state of huma...

Episode 83 | Dr. Rob Weiss (part 1)

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Weiss shares his story recovery from trauma, sex addiction & intimacy disorder. He also shares valuable insight into the current state of huma...

Rooted Recovery Stories Episode 82 | Patrick Custer

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The seats have been swapped and roles reversed for this special episode. Guest host, Erica Frances from WKRN News 2, joins the show to interview show ...

Rooted Recovery Stories Episode 81 | Dr. Ivan Stoev

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking to Dr. Ivan Stoev, the Neurosurgeon who helped our storyteller from last week, Victoria, begin her sudden journey to healing. Dr. Stoev...

Episode 80 | Victoria Phillips

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you imagine being states away from home, on a different continent from your family, when the sudden onset of acute-unknown symptoms force you into...

Rooted Recovery Stories Episode 79 | Darice Spackman

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Darice shares her journey of how a life-altering accident forced her to approach life differently. She says that perseverance and a positive perspecti...

Rooted Recovery Stories Episode 78 | Mike Marjama

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Marjama, former Major League Baseball player for the Seattle Mariners, shares his life’s story with host, Patrick Custer, and how he once strug...

Episode 77 | Daniel Henderson

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

National recovery coach and speaker on addiction, mental heath & traumatic brain injury, and founder of the non-profit Recover Wisely, Daniel Hend...

Episode 76 | Ashley Hampton

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma survivor, LGBTQIA advocate & licensed mental health therapist, Ashley Hampton, shares her story of healing and trauma recovery from the spi...

Episode 75 | Jeremy Jackson (part 2)

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From staring in Baywatch & multiple reality TV shows to the fashion world of endorsement and show-hosting, making his own music and touring the co...

Episode 74 | Jeremy Jackson (part 1)

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From staring in Baywatch & multiple reality TV shows to the fashion world of endorsement and show-hosting, making his own music and touring the countr...

Episode 73 | Jody McBrayer

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grammy nominated and Dove award winning gospel music artist, Jody McBrayer shares his journey through mental health struggles and trauma to finding ho...

Episode 72 | Jordan Thomas

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Thomas shares his journey through trauma, addiction to a life of authenticity, hope & recovery! In 2005 Jordan Thomas lost both his legs be...

Episode 71 | David Hampton

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery Coach, musician & public speaker, David Hampton, CPRC, shares his journey through addiction to a life of authenticity, hope & recover...

Episode 70 | Dawn Nickel

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Nickel, Founder of SHE RECOVERS® Foundation, is a thought leader in the women's recovery sphere as well as an accomplished leader, dedicated res...

Episode 69 | Courtney Grimes

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Psychotherapist, person in long-term eating disorder recovery & recovery advocate, Courtney Grimes, LCSW, shares about her journey through tr...

Episode 68 | Sean Brock

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity chef, former TV host, New York Times Best-Selling Author & recovery advocate shares about his journey through trauma and addiction to a ...

Episode 67 | Braunwyn Windham-Burke

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Braunwyn Windham-Burke: Former actress on Bravo's Housewives of Orange County, mother of 7, activist & recovery advocate shares how her journey th...

Episode 66 | Duke Rumely

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rooted Recovery Stories Episode 66 | Founder of Sober A.F. Entertainment, Duke Rumely, shares his journey through addiction to a life of authenticity,...

Episode 65 | Jaime Garza

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coordinator of Collegiate Recovery for the University of Alabama, Jaime Garza, shares his journey through trauma & addiction to a life of authenti...

Episode 64 | Andrew Chapman

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma therapist and Wildheart Meditation Center Co-Director, Andrew Chapman, shares his journey through trauma & addiction to a life of authentic...

Episode 63 | Nick Choate

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Choate shares his journey through sex addiction/intimacy disorder to a life of integrity, authenticity, hope & recovery! This series is broug...

Episode 62 | Darren Hobbs

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Hobbs shares his journey through addiction, hope & recovery! This series is brought to you by Promises Behavioral Health's Rooted Alumni Co...

Episode 61 | Lauren K.

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren K. shares her story of addiction struggles, hope & recovery! This series is brought to you by Promises Behavioral Health's Rooted Alumni Co...

Episode 60 | Wes Geer

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former guitarist for Head PE & Korn, author & founder of Rock To Recovery, Wes Geer, shares his journey through addiction to recovery and stay...

Episode 59 | Nate Larkin

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look into the life of an author, public speaker & former pastor who struggled silently for years with sex addiction and intimacy disorders befor...

Episode 58 | Megan Barry

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former Mayor of Nashville, Megan Barry, shares about her early life, career and her journey through family struggles and parenting an adult child in a...