The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast

170: Chris Tompkins: Raising LGBTQ Allies And Battling HIV Stigma

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Tompkins knew he was gay at age 6, but things weren’t talked about openly in his home so he internalized the idea that it should remain a secr...

Q+A Navigating Loss and Loneliness

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley talks about navigating loss and loneliness.  Ashley Loeb Blassingame has been clean and sober for 16 years, she's a dr...

169: Ryan Dusick - Maroon 5 Drummer On Alcoholism And Finding A New Purpose

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Dusick is best known as the founding drummer of the band Maroon 5. As a boy, he dreamt of pitching for the Dodgers and writing adventure novels. ...

168: Amy LeClair: Gymnast Overcomes Abuse, Addiction and OCD

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amy LeClair grew up as a Junior Olympic Gymnast. At 11 she had her first interaction with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder while on a trip with her class...

Q+A Will My Kid End Up An Alcoholic?

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley helps a listener with their question "Will My Kid End Up An Alcoholic?". The listener is wondering about how likely it ...

167: Jessica: Creating Community For Domestic Violence Survivors

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica’s story started in high school with a boyfriend who seemed amazing. He was the class clown, a football player and very into her. In the earl...

166: Ask The Expert: Lee Shuer - Hoarding Disorder Recovery

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Shuer is a Certified Peer Specialist and internationally recognized expert in Hoarding Disorder and has been at the forefront of developing self-h...

Q+A My Partner Is Scared To Go To Detox

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley helps a listener with their question "My Partner Is Scared To Go To Detox". She really wants them to go and they know t...

165: Ask the Expert: Michelle Farris - Codependency Recovery

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Farris is a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in codependent relationship patterns. She helps people to avoid the people pleasing...

164: Amy Farnan: Getting Sober With Lionrock After Losing Custody

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Farnan grew up in a loving home with three siblings and lots of laughter. Even with all the good she found at her core, the inability to feel like...

Q+A How Can I Undo The Things I've Done?

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the listener question "How Can I Undo The Things I've Done?" It can feel like it's impossible to put the genie ...

163: Dane Ensley: Three Generations Of Addiction And Recovery

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dane Ensley grew up in an AA home. His mother and grandmother were sober and among a long line of family members who struggled with alcoholism and add...

162: Ask The Expert: Stasia Rivera - Performance Coach on Mental Health

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stasia Rivera is an expert in the science behind optimized performance; whether it is flying aircraft or building wins in sports or working through a ...

Q+A Why Is Resentment So Dangerous?

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the listener question "Why is Resentment So Dangerous?". The listener isn't sure why resentments matter so much...

161: Formerly Addicted Nurse Talks Getting Sober And Licensed

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up in rural Texas within a Fundamentalist Christian family, Allison always felt like something was missing, like an outsider looking in to a w...

160: Matthew Bocchi: Searching For A Father Lost On September 11th

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Bocchi’s father was one of the many who lost their lives on September 11th. The news came in a highly censored manner. His mom and uncle tol...

Q+A Depression Is Threatening My Sobriety

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the listener question "Depression is Threatening My Sobriety". The listener is losing their motivation and thei...

159: Nathan Morales: Sober Attorney On Stopping Work Stigma

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan grew up in southeast LA. His parents wanted a better life for him, and began moving to try to find it but lacked the resources to get him there...

158: Ask The Expert: Dr. Constance Scharff - Releasing Trauma From Body Tissue

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Constance Scharff, PhD is an internationally recognized speaker and author on the topics of addiction and trauma recovery, and mental health. She is f...

Q+A Why Do I Need To Go To Al-Anon? It's Their Problem.

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the listener question "Why Do I Need To Go To Al-Anon? It's Their Problem." It can be challenging to feel as if...

157: Justin White: Saved By EMDR After Son Drowned In Empty Pool

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin White had been using meth for 12 years when tragedy found his family. His son had been playing outside and drowned in an empty pool at age 4. T...

156: Tim Lodgen: Sobriety Unlocks Effective Bipolar Treatment For Vet

30 Aug 2022

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 sports ...

Q+A I’ve Stopped Drinking, Will I Ever Have Fun Again?

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the listener question "I’ve Stopped Drinking, Will I Ever Have Fun Again?". It can be hard to feel like you'r...

155: Danny Hudgins: Finding Sobriety After 12 Years of Relapse

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danny was born in New Jersey, but spent most of his childhood moving around the country before finally landing in Orange County. His drinking and usin...

154: Ask the Expert: Dr. Anna Lembke - Living In A Dopamine World

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Lembke, MD is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clini...

How Can I Work In Sales And Not Drink?

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the question "How Can I Work in Sales and Not Drink?". Many jobs can feel as if drinking is a prerequisite. Eve...

153: Chris Howe: Firefighter Challenges Addiction And Trauma Stigma

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Howe endured 17 long years of addiction to alcohol and drugs while working as a firefighter. He was different from everyone else in the departme...

152: Casey McGuire Davidson: Hope for Busy Women with "Hello Someday" Host

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Casey McGuire Davidson grew up moving around the globe with parents that worked as US diplomats. While it provided some amazing experiences it also pl...

Advice For A Teacher With Addicted Students

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the listener question from a teacher wanting to know how to help their addicted students.  They are trying to ...

151: Person Irresponsible: Walking Across America In 4th Year Of Sobriety

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Person Irresponsible, or PI as most people call her, describes herself as having been “fat, funny, forty-something, and in her fourth year of recov...

150: Elizabeth Sockolov: Meditation Helped Me Stop Hating Myself

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Sockolov is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a member of Psi Chi, The International Honor Society of Psychology, and the founder of...

Why Am I Addicted To My Phone?

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the question "Why am I addicted to my phone?". It seems like everyone has a complicated relationship with their...

149: Andrea Ashley: "Adult Child" Host on Embracing the Sh*tshow

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Ashley is a former CPA turned podcast host & producer. She grew up outside of Philadelphia in an alcoholic household. Andrea turned to drugs an...

148: Parham Nematollah: Prenatal Bomb Shelters and Anxiety

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parham Nematollah grew up in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war where he lived through frequent bombings that sent his whole family fleeing for safety.  T...

How Do I Get My Husband to Commit To Going To Treatment?

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley answers the listener question "How do I get my husband to commit to going to treatment?" Her partner has had several re...

147: Andy Kyte: Moving From Caricature To His True Self

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy grew up searching for a place to fit in and find acceptance. As a Minister’s son, kids were often brought to his house against their will in or...

146: Ask the Expert: Roland Williams-Recovery for Everyone

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roland Williams is an interventionist, author, trainer, counselor and consultant specializing in addiction related issues. He is one of the first Lice...

Why Do I Keep Relapsing?

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley talks with producer Scott Drochelman about the reasons that people relapse. Hear Ashley's relapse stories and what fact...

145: Beauty Queen’s Alcoholism Leads to AZ Tent City Jail

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lynsie was a high achiever from a young age. Starting dance, gymnastics and singing classes at age three. She joined the pageant circuit at 12 and imm...

144: Wes Geer: Korn and Hed PE guitarist on music for recovery

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wes Geer is a professional guitar player, songwriter, recording artist, and producer, who signed his first record deal to Jive Records with the band h...

How Do I Help a Loved One in Long Term Addiction?

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q and A episode Ashley talks with producer Scott Drochelman about how to maintain hope when you've been trying to help for a long time. You mi...

143: Benjamin Heldfond: Sobriety Tools for a Happy Divorce

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Heldfond grew up in San Francisco where he lived through a high conflict divorce. He internalized the breakup as a signal that he was bad. Th...

142: Ask the Expert: Dr. John Umhau-Recovery Food and Medicine

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Umhau is a board certified  addiction medicine specialist who directs AlcoholRecoveryMedicine.com and provides telemedicine treatment for pe...

How Do I Date Now That I'm Sober?

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Loeb Blassingame has been clean and sober for 16 years, she's a drug and alcohol counselor, interventionist, and the co-founder of a telehealth...

141: Will Certain: Food Addiction and 160lb Weight Loss

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Will's mom passed away in 2017, a lifetime of suppressed memories and events came flooding back in.  What felt like a normal childhood with hum...

140: The Road to Healing After Vehicular Manslaughter and Trauma

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pej was born in Germany but raised in Salt Lake City where he always felt different due to his skin color and nationality. In his youth he was bullied...

Compassion For My Addicted Loved One? But They're Being An A**hole.

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Loeb Blassingame has been clean and sober for 16 years, she's a drug and alcohol counselor, interventionist, and the co-founder of a telehealth...

139: How Mommy Wine Culture took her to the depths of alcoholism

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle’s passion for maternal mental health emerged after becoming a mother. Alcohol became a coping tool, eventually resulting in severe alcohol ...

138: Ask the Expert: Dr. Michele Perron - New Treatment Options for Those Struggling with Addiction

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michele Perron is a Clinical Supervisor, a private international addiction coach, counselor, speaker, and the author of “Tools for Life". She ha...

How Do You Know You're Addicted to Something?

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Loeb Blassingame has been clean and sober for 16 years, she's a drug and alcohol counselor, interventionist, and the co-founder of a telehealth...

136: 18 Years of Sobriety Threatened By Childhood Trauma

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mescal was born in England and moved to Santa Monica at age 8 in the height of the Dogtown Era. Mescal grew up surrounded by skate and surf culture an...

135: Season 4 Kickoff

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Loeb Blassingame and new producer Scott Drochelman discuss what's new for Season 4 and check in on Ashley's Recovery Journey. Additional Inform...

Season 3: It's a Wrap

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's so hard to believe that we are already at the end of Season 3! This season we produced 52 episodes, introduced our Ask the Expert, and met so man...

134: The Woman Who Could Feel No Pain - Online Treatment Saved My Life

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Born at only 3lbs 6oz in 1962, Lesa Thomas was sent home to die but the universe had a different plan. Unfortunately, this plan didn’t mean that Lis...

133: An Addicted Family: Your Upbringing Isn’t Your Destiny

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leanette was born into an addicted family. Her father was a severe alcoholic and her mother struggled with drug use. When her parents' lives became ov...

132: I'm Not Sober, But the Treatment Industry Helped Me Heal

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In early 2019, Christiana was tapped to co-create The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast. With a background not only as a marketer and project mana...

131: Parenting & Wilderness Therapy with Dr. Brad Reedy

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wilderness Therapy with Evoke’s Executive Clinical Director Dr. Brad Reedy is the Owner & Executive Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs wher...

130: Hillary Clayson Loeb: A Mother's Perspective on Addiction

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Ashley Loeb Blassingame sits down with her mother, Hillary Clayson Loeb, to understand a mother’s perspective on addiction....

129: From Junkie to Judge: Atheist Discusses Secular Recovery

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Beth O’Connor is a retired Administrative Law Judge who has been clean and sober for 27 years. Substance use disorder is only part of her story...

128: How One Woman Found Her Voice & Power After Abuse & Anorexia

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reema Zaman is an award-winning writer and speaker. She is the author of the memoir, I Am Yours, and the forthcoming dystopian novel, Paramita. She is...

127: Ask the Expert Arlina Allen: Hypnosis & the Subconscious Mind

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arlina Allen is a speaker, life coach, and host of Sobriety: The One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast. She has been free from drugs and alcohol for more...

126: Tom Farley Gets Sober After The Chris Farley Foundation

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Farley is a marketing and communications consultant, non-profit executive, and recovery advocate.  He was the Founder and President of The Chris ...

125: Nutritionist Victoria Abel: Recovery, Addiction, & Holistic Nutrition

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria Abel is a therapist, chef, and certified addiction nutritionist. She began her work in 1994 within inpatient treatment, being trained as a th...

124: Losing Parental Rights: Mom Gets Sober Following 7 CPS Cases

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Markisha Dryden’s story is one that truly shows that we do recover. Being born to parents who struggled with substance abuse, Markisha was the young...

123: Ask the Expert: Dr. Jason Powers - Positive Psychology in Addiction Treatment with Dr. Jason Powers, MD

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason ZW Powers is the creator of the Positive Recovery© approach to treating addiction and serves as Chief Medical Officer of Positive Recovery ...

122: Sober Mother & Daughter Talk Supporting Women in Recovery

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha & Nicole Senia are a dynamic, passionate mother daughter duo supporting each other in sobriety.  Samantha is a born entrepreneur. When her m...

121: The Story of a Catholic Priest Living Two Lives - Beloved by His Community & Addicted to Cocaine

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Donnelly’s memoir, A Saint and a Sinner, details the rise and fall of a beloved Catholic priest living two lives. Having been enticed by a l...

120: Lesbian & Recovering Gambling Addict Discusses Battle Against Clinical Depression

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teri Homan is an award-winning filmmaker and solo piano composer who received her bachelor of arts in social work in 1991 and holds a master’s degre...

119: The Science of Ketamine for Depression with Mindbloom’s Lead Clinician

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kristin Arden is the lead clinician at Mindbloom, a mental health and wellbeing company on a mission to help people expand their human potential. Mind...

118. How Penning a Memoir Helped a Gay Man Find Recovery After Attending 54 Rehab Facilities

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Gray is a mid-30’s, white, gay man living in Midwest America. For years he suffered as a high-functioning alcoholic experiencing chronic rel...

117: Vanessa Hurr: Walking Through Grief & Loss After Losing a Brother to an Overdose During a Global Pandemic - A Tribute for International Overdose Awareness Day

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vanessa Hurr is an award-winning editorial portrait Photographer and resident Corporate Development guru for Lionrock Recovery. Her journey from entre...

116: Daryl Ralph: Bonds of Mara Drummer Discusses All Things Music & Recovery

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the drummer for the Canadian rock band Bonds of Mara and the cult cartoon and band, Sons of Butcher, Daryl Ralph is a musician.  Born and raised i...

115: Ask the Expert: Dr. Nicole Labor - Is Addiction a Disease? Hear the Answer Plus More From an Addiction Specialist

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicole Labor is an addiction specialist who attended and graduated medical school in Erie Pennsylvania at the Lake Erie College of osteopathic med...

114: Archie Messersmith-Bunting: The Southern Baptist Who Could Not Drink, Drug, or Pray the Gay & Mental Illness Away

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Archie Messersmith-Bunting is known as 'The Feelings Guy.’ He is a mental wellness professional speaker who helps people discover how leading with t...

113: Joshua Shea: Let’s Talk About Porn Addiction - Pornography Addiction Expert & Author Sheds Light on Recovering From a 24-Year Porn Addiction

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Shea is a pornography addiction expert, certified betrayal trauma coach, and the author of three books about pornography addiction, including H...

112: Rachel Quast: Surviving Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating and Finding a Relationship with God after Breaking Free from 39 Years of Spiritual Trauma

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Quast is a Master's level counselor, author, national speaker, and counseling group leader. Surviving anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and spir...

Episode Short Featuring Mike McAllister from Season 2 Episode 39

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Episode Short is back for our brief mid-summer break! In this bite sized episode format, you’ll hear audio clips from one of our favorite episod...

Episode Short Featuring Jodie Sweetin from Season 2 Episode 57

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Episode Short is back for our brief mid-summer break! In this bite sized episode format, you’ll hear audio clips from one of our favorite episod...

Episode Short Featuring Ashley Loeb Blassingame from Season 1 Episode 1

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Episode Short is back for our brief mid-summer break! In this bite sized episode format, you’ll hear audio clips from one of our favorite episod...

111: ATE: Reviewing E106 Don Cummins, E107 Lyon Herron, E109 Titus Gardner, & E110 Alison Haase

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Producer Christiana Kimmich is back for this After the Episode. CK and Ashley Jo review clips from the stories of Don Cummins, Lyon Herron, Titus Gard...

110: Alison Haase: Author of ‘The Addict in Aisle 7’ Discusses the Pitfalls of Her Addiction to Drugs, Alcohol, Work, Food, & People Pleasing

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alison is an author, athlete, and recovery advocate. Her success comes from rising above the ashes and pitfalls of addictions which included drugs, al...

109: Titus Gardner: From Drug Dealer to Corporate Vice President, Recovering Out Loud

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Titus Gardner was born in Portchester, NY and raised by a man who he later found out was not his biological father. This news devastated Titus and he ...

108: Ask the Expert: Dr. Louise Stanger - 2019 Interventionist of the Year Discusses Helping Families Navigate Challenges in Recovery

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Louise Stanger focuses on strength-based solutions and invitational change. As the 2019 Interventionist of the year, she is not only an Ivy League...

107: Lyon Herron: A Lifelong Battle with a Rare Disease & the Positive Mindset that Has Captured the Hearts & Minds of a Community

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lyon Herron is a fifth generation Angeleno whose family first came to LA in the late 1800’s. At the young age of 7, Lyon was diagnosed with Gardner ...

Rivkah Reyes: 'School of Rock' Child Star Discusses All Things Sobriety, Gender Fluidity, Pronouns, & the Recent Loss of a Cast Member

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our Pride month bonus episode features School of Rock child star Rivkah Reyes.  Rivkah Reyes (they/them) is a Filipina-Jewish actor, writer, musician...

106: Don Cummins: Decades-Long Incarcerated Bank Robber Gets Out, Gets Sober, and Turns It All Around

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don Cummins is an author, transformational speaker, and coach. Don suffered for decades with the effects of trauma and addiction. These issues resulte...

105: After the Episode: Reviewing E100 Stuart O'Neill, E101 Andre Roberts, E103 Lucas Crigler, & E104 Keith Smith

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ashley and Ashley as they review clips from the stories of Stuart O'Neill, Andre Roberts, Lucas Crigler, and Keith Smith and share the latest new...

104: Keith Smith: “I don’t believe in labels, but I identify as gay.”

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hailing from the Bahamas, Keith Smith likes to think of himself as a citizen of the world. His smile, charisma, and energy are contagious. But as a ch...

103: Lucas Crigler: Trans-Man & Activist Shares His Recovery & How to Approach Sensitive Conversations

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lucas is an advertising Creative Director at McCann Worldgroup in New York City. Throughout his career he’s worked on brands such as The New York Lo...

102: Ask the Expert: Kristin Casey - Surrogate Partner, Author, & Intimacy Coach Discusses Surrogate Partner Therapy

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kristin Casey is a writer and recovered alcoholic and addict. Her memoir Rock Monster, My Life with Joe Walsh documents their tumultuous six-year rela...

101: Andre Roberts: Where Are They Now? + A Special Discussion Surrounding Racial Justice

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andre Roberts is a personal trainer and tennis instructor who resides in Beverly Hills, CA. He originally shared his story in Season 2 as a bonus epis...

100: ‘Just One Reason’ Author Discusses Suicidal Ideation & Depression

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raised in Melbourne Australia, Stuart O’Neill’s mostly self-employed life has provided its fair share of highs and lows. Stuart’s life story eas...

99: After the Episode: Reviewing E94 Mike Govoni, E95 Craig Pothier, E97 Adam Fout, & E98 Charles M Henderson Jr.

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ashley (ALB), Christiana (CK), and Ashley Jo (AJB) as they review clips from the stories of Mike Govoni, Craig Pothier, Adam Fout, and Charles M ...

98: Charles M Henderson Jr: From Heroin to Harvard - How a Young Black Boy Raised in the Projects Made It to the Most Elite University in America

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up in Tuckahoe, New York, Charles M. Henderson Jr. went from being a teenage heroin addict and high school dropout, to becoming a Harvard grad...

97: Adam Fout: How a Prayer Helped an Atheist Find Recovery from Substance Use & Binge Eating

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Fout was born to two attorneys in San Diego, CA. Although he didn’t know it at the time, Adam struggled with OCD, depression, anxiety, and bing...

96: Ask the Expert: Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D. - How the Creator of the #f*ckshame Campaign is Bringing Moderation into the Conversation About Recovery

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to introduce our new series, Ask the Expert, where your host, Ashley Loeb Blassingame, exchanges views with and picks the brains of in...

95: Craig Pothier: One Canadian’s Journey with Alcoholism from a Town of 1000 to a City of Millions

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raised in a small town in Nova Scotia, Canada, Craig Pothier loved playing sports. Excelling at hockey and baseball gave him the confidence he needed ...

Mike Govoni Discusses Psychedelic Therapy

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Govoni shared his story on The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast in Episode 94. Ashley Loeb Blassingame invited him back for a pointed discus...

94: Mike Govoni: Son of a Defrocked Catholic Priest Finds an Unorthodox Approach to Recovery from Addiction & Childhood Trauma

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being raised by a single father who was a defrocked Catholic Priest, Mike Govoni’s childhood was anything but traditional. He began using opiates an...

93: After the Episode for Ashley Jo's Story + Ashley's Insight on Talking to People Who Have Lost Loved Ones

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ashley, Christiana, and Ashley Jo for this bonus After the Episode where they review Ashley Jo Brewer's episode from this week. They'll cover eve...