The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast

249. Five More Minutes: Kaela Demerjian on Why Recovery Sometimes Means Just Staying

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Kaela Demerjian’s story begins with chaos. Growing up in Orange County, she never felt like she belonged anywhere. By middle school she wa...

248. Postpartum OCD and Growing Up With Alcohol Use Disorder: Intrusive Thoughts, Anxiety, and Recovery

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Courage to Change, Ashley Loeb Blassingame speaks with author and illustrator Amanda Davis about two deeply connected experienc...

247. The Myth of Rock Bottom: Why “Normal” Drinking Can Be Heavy Enough

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lesley Jones never had the dramatic “rock bottom” people expect. No arrests, no lost job, no catastrophic implosion. Instead, she lived with the q...

246. Surviving Strokes, Suicide Loss, and Finding Purpose: A Mental Health Conversation with Cory Suggs

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cory Suggs grew up in a tiny Oklahoma town where life looked perfect—until it wasn’t. After his parents’ divorce at sixteen, he spiraled into a ...

245. From Infertility to Postpartum Depression: Therapist Neha Kumar on Motherhood’s Hardest Moments and Finding Strength

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Therapist Neha Kumar opens up about infertility, IVF, endometriosis, and postpartum depression. We talk about cultural expectations in South Asian fam...

244. Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace: Ashley Jo on Sobriety, Loss, and Building a Life After Trauma

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of Season 7! This episode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast is brought to you by our sponsor Reconstruction...

End of Season 6, Amends, and Season 7

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I dropped the ball in Season 6. My guests were great but my cadence was not. Season 7 is coming back stronger than ever — Scott is back, we’ve go...

From the Archives: 137. Mother Battles Alcoholism After the Death of Her Young Son

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Campos was born in Arizona and raised in Southern California. She graduated from ASU with a BS in Business. A hairdresser by trade, she now runs...

243. TV Host Marci Hopkins: “Perimenopause played a huge role in my drinking”—Here’s What Saved Me

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TV host and author Marci Hopkins joins Ashley to share her deeply personal journey from childhood trauma and decades of functional drinking to hitting...

242. The Cost of Silence: One Woman’s Fight to Break the Cycle of Abuse

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, Alreen Haeggquist shares her journey of resilience, from surviving childhood abuse in a deeply patriarchal household to beco...

241. Paralyzed but Unstoppable: Randy Hall’s Journey Through Guillain-Barre, Addiction, and Redefining Recovery

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast, host Ashley Loeb Blassingame sits down with Randy Hall, a recovery advocate an...

240. Arlina Allen on Her New Book The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ashley Loeb Blassingame welcomes Arlina Allen, author and longtime recovery advocate, to discuss her latest book, The 12-Step Guide f...

239. Parenting in Recovery: Navigating Sobriety and Family Life with Sarah Allen Benton

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Ashley Loeb Blassingame and Sarah Allen Benton delve into the complexities of high functioning alcoholism, recovery, and the cha...

238. Courage to Change Schedule Update!

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, thank you for your patience. I wasn’t able to release an episode the past two weeks, but I’m excited about the upcoming episodes! Tun...

237. The Courageous Book Club: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

236. From the Archives - Brendan McDonough: The Real-Life Hero Behind the Major Motion Picture The Lone Survivor and the Granite Mountain Hotshots

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan was on the verge of becoming a hopeless, inveterate heroin addict when he, for the sake of his young daughter, decided to turn his life around...

235. Q&A: What is the Difference Between Dependence and Addiction? What is Compulsion?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Q&A episode, we dive deep into the science behind **compulsive behaviors** and explore what’s really happening in the brain of someo...

234. From Control to Connection: Sarah Moore's Journey in Al-Anon and Personal Recovery

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast, Ashley sits down with Sarah Moore, wife of previous guest Preston Moore, to explore her ...

233. A Mother's Resilience: Overcoming Grief and Barriers After Her Son's TBI and, Later, Death

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this poignant episode, I sat down with Brenda Daly, a licensed clinician with nearly 40 years of experience, who opened up about her deeply persona...

1A. New Series Announcement: The Courageous Book Club

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Courageous Book Club is a space where we’re going to explore some of the most important books related to mental health, trauma, recovery, and pe...

232. Surviving a Convicted Murderer Mother, a Genius Sociopath Father, and Rising from Poverty - The Lauren Eager Story

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Eager shares her story of growing up with a sociopath father and a mother who committed murder. She discusses the impact of her childhood on he...

231. Double Paternal Suicide: Greg Shindler's Journey from Trauma, Grief, and Addiction to Transforming Cellular Medicine

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Shindler shares his experience of growing up in an alcoholic household and the impact it had on him. He discusses the importance of vulnerability...

230. Sober Curious: Kaitlin Henry's Journey from Questioning Normal Drinking to Finding Peace and Self-Care

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, award-winning podcast host Ashley Loeb Blassingame interviews Kaitlin Henry, who has been sober for five years. Kaitlin shares her jo...

229. Finding Light in the Dark: Julie Reisler's Journey Through Divorce, Food Dysfunction, Healing, and Self-Worth

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julie Reisler shares her compelling journey through a challenging childhood marked by a father's PTSD and a mother's emotional instab...

228. Transforming Our Inner Critic: Diana Zaheer on Energy, Spirituality, and Over the Counter Meditations

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode of "The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast," host Ashley Loeb Blassingame sits down with Diana Zaheer, a spiritual tea...

227. Shot in the Head at Route 91: Elle Gargano's Inspiring Journey of Survival and Recovery

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elle shares her incredible story of surviving a mass shooting at a music festival. She opens up about her adoption, the challenges she faced growing u...

226. Losing Custody of Her Son, Battling Drug-Induced Psychosis, and Finding Redemption: Lindsay’s Harrowing Journey

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping and heartfelt episode, Ashley sits down with Lindsay S to explore her harrowing yet inspirational journey through addiction, psychosi...

225. From Wall Street to Rural Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Dr. Eric Arzubi on ACEs, Telehealth, and Transforming Mental Health Care

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ashley interviews Dr. Eric Arzubi, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with a fascinating journey from finance to psy...

224. Breaking the Stigma: Preston Moore on Emotional Fitness, Family Dysfunction, and Proactive Mental Health Strategies

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Preston Moore joins the podcast to discuss his journey and insights on mental health, addiction, and emotional dysfunction. Preston, ...

223. Battling Suicidality and Addiction: Kayli’s Journey from CPS Worker to Sobriety (4 Months Sober)

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Kayli, who opens up about her childhood in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and the complex family dynamics that shaped her ea...

222. Interview with Arlina Allen: Dynamic Host of The Self Help Junkie Podcast, Renowned Certified Recovery Coach, and Visionary Founder of Sober Life School

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for an exclusive interview with Arlina Allen, the dynamic host of The Self Help Junkie, a podcast that delves deep into personal growth, self-...

221. Grammy Winner Brendan Berry on Overcoming Addiction Through Music Therapy

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  In this captivating episode of "The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast," host Ashley Loeb Blassingame interviews Grammy-winning composer and boa...

220. From Addiction to Advocacy: Samantha Lander's Raw Tale of Prison, Recovery, and Triumph Against Emotional Trauma

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the podcast interview, Samantha Lander shares her journey through substance abuse, recovery, and personal growth, revealing her early struggles wit...

219. Beating Obesity with Bright Lines: Susan Peirce Thompson’s Inspiring Journey from Sobriety to Success

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, join our host as they delve into the revolutionary world of Bright Line Eating with Susan Peirce Thompson. Discover why ...

Season 6. Fresh Start: Inside Ashley's Return and Transition to Solo Production

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Back to The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast! Season 6 Begins In this special mini episode, I’m excited to share some major updates and...

Season 5 Wrap - New Year's Extravaganza

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we bid farewell to Season 5 of The Courage to Change, join Ashley and Producer Scott as they ring in the new year. Get ready for a New Year's rap, ...

216. Going Public After 15 Years Of Sobriety With Hilary Phelps

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hilary Phelps was an overachiever from the beginning. She was a straight “A” student and the fastest swimmer in the country for her age group, unt...

215. Grammy Winner On Recovery and Helping Musicians With Brendan Berry

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan Berry grew up feeling uncomfortable in his body. Anxiety and suicidal thoughts came early and he found himself in many situations where he fel...

Q+A I’m So Burnt Out With My Addicted Loved One

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode of The Courage to Change, we address the overwhelming sentiment many caregivers face: "I'm So Burnt Out With My Addicted Loved...

214. Criminal Convictions To College Professor With Ashley Potts

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Potts grew up in a household where Substance Use Disorder. Violence, incarceration and trauma were regular occurrences.  She felt a deep desir...

213. LA Based Actor On Getting Sober Without 12 Step With Cait Madry

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cait Madry found her sobriety in a slightly different way than most. Growing up she had an addicted parent and felt like they were villainized when th...

Q+A What Made The Last Time I Drank Different?

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of The Courage to Change, we unravel the intricate layers of addiction recovery by exploring a pivotal question: "What made the ...

212. Recovering Out Loud In Corporate America With Marin Nelson

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marin Nelson loved drinking from the moment she began. It was an immediate connection that she’d been searching for. Early on she found herself havi...

211. Hospice Nurse Julie On Sobriety After 20 Years Of Drinking and Using

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden grew up in a normal 80s childhood, but obsessive thoughts plagued her from a young age. The people around her constantly ...

Q+A What If I Don't Want To Go To AA?

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q+A episode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast, we delve into the question many individuals ask themselves on their recovery journey...

210. Prosecuting A Predatory Teacher And Heroin Recovery With Rebecca Britt

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Britt was a bright light when she was a child. That light slowly faded in a home life that constantly told her to shut up and sit down. She le...

209. Mafia Boss' Daughter On Healing After A Life Of Secrets and Lies With Rita Gigante

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rita Gigante grew up in a world swirling with secrets, lies, and multiple sins. Her father, notorious Mafia boss Vincent "the Chin" Gigante, was the l...

Nurses Series: How The 4 Stages Of Addiction Show Up At Work

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to next episode in The Courage to Change Nurses Series. In this compelling episode, we explore the often hidden world of addiction within the ...

208: Finding Sobriety Through Online Treatment After Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses with Edwin Young

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Edwin Young grew up in the Jehovah’s Witness community. He was well spoken and knew the community inside and out by age 20 he was an Elder. In the n...

207: Raising A Child With Special Needs With Heather Hutchison

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heather’s life changed drastically when her son began struggling with mental illness issues as a very young child. When he was three, she found hers...

206: Ask The Expert: How Parasites Affect Your Physical And Mental Health With Kim Rogers

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kim worked in western medicine for 18+ years holding an Associates in Medical Specialties & Bachelors in Healthcare. During her time in medicine she w...

205: Nurses Series: Sober Nurse On The Challenges of Finding Recovery In Healthcare With Stephanie

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie was always a high achiever. She felt that if she kept things together, then people would leave her alone. When her father died when she was ...

204: Getting Sober After Hiding Alcoholism In Sales Career With Dean Anderson

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Anderson was born and raised just outside of Boston. He grew up in a family with very little drinking, but at 13 found alcohol and loved it immed...

Nurses Series: How Do I Get Sober As A Nurse?

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special series dedicated to the unsung heroes of our healthcare system: nurses. Through my journey, I've encountered numerous nurses, eac...

203: Twisted Sister Guitarist on Being A Sober Rockstar With Jay Jay French

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Jay French is an American guitarist, manager and producer. French is most famous for his role as the founding member and one of the guitarists of ...

202: Rebuilding Her Life After Leaving The Amish With Nora Bontragrer

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nora Bontrager was born in an Amish community in Indiana where her life revolved around hard work. Each day she would bookend school with 2 hours of c...

Q+A Not Everything That Hurts Is Harmful

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of recovery, focusing on a crucial distinction: not everything that hurts is harmful. J...

201: 20 Years Of Evolving Sobriety With Joann Kenyon

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joann Kenyon grew up an Army brat to a family she thought gave her everything she ever wanted. It wasn’t until later that she realized that wasn’t...

200: Kimberly Shannon Murphy: Hollywood Stuntwoman On Surviving Familial Sexual Abuse

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an award-winning stuntwoman, Kimberly Shannon Murphy was intimate with pain. For years, she propelled her body through dangerous spaces—medicatin...

Q+A How to Handle An Addict Who Tries to Normalize Their Addiction

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode, we dive deep into the intricate and often challenging world of dealing with addicts who attempt to normalize their addicti...

199: Lessons From The Mother Of An Addicted Son With Lynn Rothenberg

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lynn Rothenberg is a former social worker, writer and photographer whose son struggled with addiction from a young age. Lynn and her husband split up ...

198: Ask The Expert: Genetic Testing For Addiction With Dr. Evelyn Higgins

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Evelyn Higgins is the founder of Wired For Addiction®, which specializes in the biological component of mental health and addiction recovery. Dr....

Q+A How Addiction Sneaks Up On You

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful Q&A episode as we delve into the intriguing topic of how addiction creeps into our lives unnoticed and the crucial steps to ...

197: Recovering Professor On His Journey From Homeless to PhD With Dr. Alexander Elswick

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alexander Elswick grew up with privilege and seemingly all the protective factors that might keep him out of the way of addiction. It was then tha...

196: How DoYogaWithMe Founder Used Yoga To Heal His Anxiety and Depression with David Procyshyn

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Procyshyn grew up in the suburbs of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In his late teens he started feeling chronically tired. He experienced near constan...

Q+A 5 Indicators That I Should Re-evaluate My Recovery

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in the latest Q and A episode of The Courage to Change as we delve into the crucial topic of recognizing the signs that it might be time to re...

195: How To Get Sober Young With Quinn Harlow

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quinn felt her addictive personality early. As a child growing up in New York, her first addictions were sports and dance. Anxiety and depression came...

194: Ask the Expert: What A Pediatrician With 40 Years Experience Wants You To Know With Dr. Nancy Zimble

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Zimble is a pediatrician in Los Angeles California with over 40 years of clinical experience. Over the course of her career during routine check...

193: Travis Bornstein: Battling Addiction After His Son's Fentanyl Overdose

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Bornstein is the father of Tyler who died at age 23 of a Fentanyl overdose. Tyler had been successful in school and sports, but injury and the ...

192: Dr. Heidi Brocke: Surviving A Toxic Marriage and Helping Others Escape

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Heidi Brocke spent 14 years in an extremely emotionally and narcissistically abusive relationship. Her ex-husband had his fingers in so many aspec...

191: Jeannine Coulter: Living In A Doghouse To Owning Her Own Fitness Studio

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine Coulter's story is a powerful and inspiring journey of transformation and redemption. For fifteen years, Jeannine battled with addiction, lea...

Why Is Black And White Thinking Important And How to Deal With The Gray Areas?

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley talks about the importance of black and white thinking especially in early recovery. But then talks about what experien...

190: Ask The Expert: Understanding and Treating OCD with Stacy Quick

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stacy Quick grew up with intrusive thoughts starting at age 5. As a teenager it progressed to an attempt to throw away her whole bedroom. She’d begu...

189: Anneke Lucas: Sold Into A Pedophile Network By Her Mother

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anneke Lucas’s story is nearly impossible to comprehend. Anneke was sold by her mentally-ill mother into a murderous, pedophile network at age 6. Th...

Recovery Ready Workplace Series: How Do I Create A Recovery Ready Workplace?

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this installment of the Recovery Ready Workplace Series, we delve into the critical topic of creating a recovery-ready workplace that supports indi...

188: Alcoholic Attorney Regains Custody And Becomes Sober CEO With Marsha Stone

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marsha Stone grew up in Southern Georgia to a family that struggled with generational alcoholism. She eventually married her best drinking buddy and q...

187: Tait Fletcher: Life Lessons And Recovering From A Traumatic Brain Injury

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tait Fletcher is an actor, stuntman and former MMA Fighter, known for his roles in Breaking Bad, Westworld, John Wick, and The Mandalorian. Tait grew ...

Recovery Ready Workplace Series: Getting Help With Your Substance Use Without Affecting Your Work Life

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of our Recovery Ready Workplace Series we spoke with HR Director Erica Williams who brings her 20+ years of experience on how to creat...

186: Ask The Expert: Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Trauma With Dr. Kate Balestrieri

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CSAT-S, is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and PACT III trained cou...

185: How KAP Relieved Her Sadness with Vanessa Hurr and Lacie Hamilton

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vanessa Hurr considered herself a high functioning sad person after the death of her brother to an overdose in April 2020. The grief and sense of loss...

How Do I Identify My Triggers?

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley talks about how to identify your triggers. This is critical step in understanding your vulnerabilities and the situatio...

184: Annie McDonnell: Hiding Her Alcoholism In The Wine Industry

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Annie began to see the cracks in her family at 7 years old. She and her 4 siblings lived a happy life in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, but she cou...

183: Recovering From Her Husband's $100k Cybersex Addiction With Kylene Terhune

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kylene Terhune believed she had a wonderful marriage. She’d spent 8 years with a man she loved and trusted. They had their moments but for the most ...

4 Signs You Might Be A Love Addict

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly seeking out new relationships or always thinking about your next partner? Do you find yourself losing sleep over the state of your ...

182: Ask the Expert: Parent Coach Kim Muench On Supporting An Addicted Child

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Muench is a Jai, Institute for Parenting Certified Conscious Parenting Coach who specializes in working with mothers of adolescents.  Kim’s exp...

181: Kidnapped By Somali Pirates And Rescued By SEAL Team Six With Jessica Buchanan

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was ...

How I Talked To My Kids About My Sobriety

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley talks about how to explain your sobriety to your kids. Young children in particular might have a difficult time underst...

180: Bottle to Throttle: Sober Pilot Adam Banks On Addiction And Flying On 9/11

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Banks grew up in Northern Wisconsin, a place where he felt he needed to hide his sexuality. At 15 he started drinking in bars where the only requ...

179: How One Woman Healed After Seeing Her Mother Murdered With Iman Gatti

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Iman Gatti was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Iman’s parents moved to Canada from Tunisia, North Africa, and she is extremely proud of her Ar...

4 Things Families Should Understand About Addiction

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley talks about 4 important things that every family should know about addiction. Learn about the 4 C's of addiction, how t...

178: Ask the Expert: Dr. Alison Tarlow - Hope For Families With An Addicted Loved One

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alison Tarlow is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. She is also a Certified Addictions Profession...

177: Judy Wilson: Glitz, Glamor and God: A Recovery Story Fit For The Movies

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Judy Wilson was born in West Virginia but moved to San Francisco in the height of the Haight Ashbury, Flower Power, Free Love era. Her world opened up...

5 Things That Kept Me Sober For 17 Years

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley talks about the 5 keys she's used to remain sober for 17 years. For someone who found it a challenge to string 2 days t...

176: Sonya Johnson: Losing Her Family in Addiction And Getting It Back in Sobriety

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sonya Johnson’s parents divorced at 8. Sonya wanted a relationship with a father figure and ended up with someone she thought she could count on. Th...

175: Season 5 Kickoff

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with Season 5! We cover Ashley's anniversary, what's new in Season 5 and what's new in rawdogging life. It's been two long months but it wi...

174: Season 4 Wrap - New Year's Extravaganza

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We made it to the end of Season 4! Thanks for all who listened. In this episode Ashley and Scott host The Courage to Change New Year's Extravaganza. W...

173: Desiree Moore: Recovery After Daughter Murdered By Ex-Husband

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Desiree Moore grew up with addicted parents. She wanted desperately to live a different life and when she met someone at 18 who seemed like he came fr...

172: Lacie Hamilton: Unlearning Messages From An Abusive Mother

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lacie Hamilton grew up in an abusive home with a mother who was addicted to alcohol and pills. At age 5 was the first time she was slapped and very qu...

Q+A Helping My Daughter Survive Her First Sober Christmas

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the listener question "How Can I Help My Daughter Survive Her First Sober Christmas?". The holidays can be a tr...

171: Nicole and Joe Ascanio: Losing A Brother To Fentanyl

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole and Joseph Ascanio are the siblings of Anthony Ascanio, who died of an overdose in August of 2021. Anthony ordered what he thought was Percocet...