Recovery Uncensored
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Welcome to Recovery Uncensored, with your host Ty Bechel, the podcast that plunges head first into the gritty reality of addiction, redemption, resilience, and recovery. Join us as we shatter the silence surrounding substance use and embark on an unfiltered journey alongside our amazing and courageous guests.
In each episode, our host fearlessly engages in one-on-one interviews with real people who have triumphed over the darkest depths of addiction. Brace yourself for raw, unadulterated conversations where no topic is off-limits, and no story is too taboo. From gut-wrenching confessions to heartwarming tales of recovery, we explore the unfiltered experiences that shape the road to redemption.
Family members, too, find solace in sharing their untold stories of navigating the turbulent waters alongside their loved ones. Discover the unvarnished truth about the ripple effects addiction has on relationships, trust, and the power of unconditional love.
Our podcast goes beyond personal narratives. We also bring professionals from the industry into the spotlight, exposing the inner workings of the recovery process. Hear from leading experts, therapists, and counselors as they unravel the complex web of addiction, providing invaluable insights and guidance.
At Recovery Uncensored, we believe in unapologetic authenticity. No sugar-coating, no glossy filters—just real people, real stories, all uncensored. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to be captivated by the unflinching honesty of our guests. It's time to break down the walls of stigma and shed light on the harrowing path to recovery.
Are you ready to confront the truth? Join us on this intense rollercoaster of emotions as we redefine the meaning of resilience, hope, and the indomitable human spirit. Welcome to Recovery Uncensored!
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Episodes
Drug Court Shenanigans with Judge Napp and Kim Clark
November 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBHave you ever wondered what the journey from addiction to recovery looks like, particularly from the unique perspective of those who have been on both sides of the drug court system? Ever thought about the real-life stories behind the faces of those tasked with the immense responsibility of turning lives around? This episode promises to take you on a profound journey with two inspiring guests, the honorable Judge Kyle Napp and Ms. Kimberly Clark, who transitioned from pre-med studies to a cr...
From Dusk to Dawn: A True Tale of Redemption
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHave you ever found yourself in a place so dark, you couldn't imagine a way out? Join us in a heartfelt conversation with Christina Foster-Beagle, who candidly shares her journey from the depth of addiction to the pinnacles of redemption. Listen as she takes us back to her small-town roots in Roxana, Illinois. Here, she paints a picture of a young woman who put aside her Navy dream for a love that ended just days after the wedding bells rang, followed by the devastating loss of her beloved b...
Her Name is Heather Thompson
September 19, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, we hear some of the last recorded moments of Heather Thompson. We recorded this episode on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, and she tragically passed away on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 - 4 days later. Heather and her husband, Joe Thompson, are residents of Coffeen, Illinois, a small village in Central Illinois with an approximate population of 700. When asked if Joe would like me to publish the episode or give it to them to be shared with family, he said Heather would have wa...
Trauma of the Worst Kind
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBMeet Bonnie Goodwin, a woman who's journey through recovery has not only transformed her life but has also become a beacon of hope for others battling addiction. With eight years, eight months and one day of recovery under her belt, she travels to the town of Vandalia, sharing her unique insight on her growth in recovery. Sit tight as we delve into her personal experiences and thoughts on the power dynamics that have been at play. Brace yourself as we navigate through the tumultuous teenage...
Humble Beginnings: The Eric Conley Story
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBPicture a young boy from Fairview Heights, Illinois, growing up in a small house with his two sisters and parents where life starts to unravel at an early age. That boy is Eric Conley and his story is one of struggle, resilience and ultimately, redemption. He candidly shares his battle with depression and addiction that began in his teenage years, leading to serious medical complications and the desperate need for recovery. His journey is a testament to the power of humility, a strong suppor...
A Teacher's Encounter With Domestic Violence
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBBrace yourselves for an intense journey of trauma, triumph, and healing with our guest, AE Lee. As a grade school teacher, the author of One of the Lucky Ones, she candidly shares her harrowing experiences with domestic violence, empowering others through her raw narrative of survival. This episode promises to shine a light on the dark corners of this often overlooked issue, illustrating the critical importance of recognizing and escaping from abusive situations. Join us as we navigate the ...
Exploring Substance Use Disorders and Therapy with Dr. Ari Lakritz
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBJust imagine the journey one must take to devote their life to the study of the human mind. Dr. Ari Lakritz, our esteemed guest and psychologist at OSF in St. Anthony's in Alton, journeyed to the Midwest from the bustling streets of New York City and New Jersey, before settling in Alton. In our fascinating dialogue, Dr. Lakritz takes us along his educational journey, narrating his experiences from his undergrad studies to securing his doctorate, all while sharing his views on substance use a...
Small Towns Have Heroin Too: Jakob's Story
August 15, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBEver wonder what it's like to grow up in a small town and then struggle with addiction? This week, we have Jakob Miller shedding light on this very experience. Raised in Union, Missouri, Jakob opens up about the sharp contrast between small town life and the city, and the adjustments associated with returning home after years away. Jakob gives us an intimate look at his battles with drug addiction and how his childhood played a significant role. He bares it all, discussing the impact of hi...
Overcoming Addiction: A Quad Skater’s Journey
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBHave you ever wondered how roller skating could be a form of therapy? Our guest, Jackie Butler, shares her fascinating journey of finding solace in roller skating amidst the turmoil of her parents' divorce and the ensuing sense of isolation. Jackie's raw and emotional account of her struggles with substance use and mental health issues is a powerful testament to her resilience. The conversation takes a deeper turn as we navigate through Jackie's tumultuous teenage years, marred by her paren...
Episode 57: From Heroin to Heroine
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBGiving up was not an option for Brittany, even though she was only one wrong decision away from a life full of despair and possibly death. She joined Ty in the Big Z Media studio and shared how she flew under the radar with her drug and alcohol use, shocking her parents at the kitchen table while pleading for help from the grip heroin had on her everyday life. Brittany recounts frequently moving to different cities (and states) due to her father's work and having the gnawing feeling she does...
Episode 56: A Daughter's Rage Turned Forgiveness
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBRhiannon Gancheff joined Ty in the Big Z Media studio from Florida, traveling to Illinois to meet her mother and brother for a week. There is a saying, "Addiction is not a spectator sport, and the entire family gets to play," and Rhiannon was a central teammate in her mother's addiction. Rhiannon recounts the struggles she saw her mother and father experience, from drug and alcohol addiction, toxic encounters, and infidelities, to the separation of her family that led to moving over seven ho...
Episode 55: From Darkness and Despair to a Full Life in Recovery
March 15, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBKatie O'Malley joins Ty in the Big Z Media studio and discusses her ups and downs that led to her almost 4 years of continuous recovery. Born in the St. Clair County, Illinois, Katie is the daughter of her late father, Michael, a prominent and respected judge, who shares her travels to Manhattan and where she was on September 11th, 2001. She also discussed with transparency how her addiction spiraled after she tried heroin for the first and fell in love immediately. As she descended into her...
Episode 54: If You Don't Make Your Bed You'll Smoke Crack, or So They Say
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBJessica joins Ty at the Big Z Media studio to discuss her obsession with alcohol and how it affected her day-to-day life. Coming from a supportive marriage and in-laws, Jessica shares her secrets about hiding her love for alcohol from those closest to her and her co-workers. While working at an upscale restaurant, hints were becoming apparent that alcohol may have been causing more problems in her life than she liked to admit. Call it spiritual, the universe, or pure coincidence, she kept ru...
Episode 53: When Honesty is the Only Option
February 28, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBLiz, Outreach Worker for Oxford Inc. and a Kentucky native, joins Ty at the studio and discusses many challenging topics. Some will call her brave, and that she is, but it is also safe to say she is working an "honest program" because healing and recovering from a past riddled with active addiction and the need to fit in is essential to her health and success for years to come. She shares growing up in poverty and a dark moment in her past when she lost her young sister at three years old to...
Episode 52: New Year, New Me LIVE! Special from 107.1 FM
January 31, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIn case you missed our live show that airs on Saturday nights, we gotchu covered! Host Ty Bechel, as always, was joined by his co-host, Bri on the Radio, and a returning guest from the recorded podcast, Dorie Hebblethwaite. We discussed what Dorie, a junior in high school, is seeing around her campus regarding drugs and what kids are up to these days. She also remembers growing up when her dad was in active addiction. We also released a new segment, Hell Naw!, where we talk about some messed...
Episode 51: This One's For Ben
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBAmber Kite joins us in the studio to talk about everything recovery, but not before she gave a shout-out to her close friend, Ben, who tragically lost his life to suicide recently at the young age of 25. We discuss the importance of checking on our people and letting them know we love them. Remember, you can call 988 if you feel you are in a crisis and need someone to speak with. After her heartfelt memorialization to Ben, Amber takes us down a road of active addiction that seemed to grow af...
Episode 50: Back And Better Than Ever
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBMichael Wooten, owner of Effervescent Studios and person in recovery, joins Ty to discuss the past three years since he and his partner were last on the show. As many argue relapse if relapse is, or isn't, part of recovery, today's interview shows the monumental growth that can take place after a brief taste of recovery goes awry when relapse finds its way into our mind, body, and soul. Michael bares all and holds nothing back from the struggles his methamphetamine used caused with his close...
Episode 49: Lights, Camera, RECOVERY!
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBTed Perkins, a former Warner Bros. and Universal Studios Executive, joins Ty Bechel from Los Angeles to share his expertise in films, writing, recovery, and his recently published book, Addicted in Film. The 300-page paperback travels into unknown territory by mixing and bending Ted's recovery journey with his 30 years in Hollywood and great love for films and storytelling; Addicted in Film is truly a piece of nonfiction literature that is one of a kind. During his interview, not only does ...
Episode 48: I'm Coming Home
November 08, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBNate Hartmann, Vice President of Operations at Symetria Recovery, joins host Ty A. Bechel, all the way from Oswego, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago, to discuss his personal and professional journey. Nate, an Illinois native from Naperville, Illinois, struggled with drug and alcohol addiction hindered by debilitating depression as a young adult. His parents were concerned, and after seeing a therapist for his depression, later revealing his alcohol and drug habits, he decided to seek re...
Episode 47: Judges Recover Too
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBAttorney, past specialty court judge (drug court), and social entrepreneur, Katie Sullivan, joins Recovery Uncensored from her home to share a remarkable story of trials, tribulations, and success that took her all the way to working with the Trump Administration's Department of Justice. Having nearly 26 years of continuous recovery from alcoholism, Katie was nothing short of honest with her challenges with alcohol, later attending 12 step meetings, and being challenged as a judge of Colo...
Episode 46: An Oxford Home Is Where the Heart Is
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBZach George joined us in studio to talk about being an "everywhere man" and his struggles with homelessness and how it fueled his active addiction. From spending time in Ohio, Washington, and Texas, Zach knew he had to make a change. After finding recovery in Texas, he was given safe, supportive, and secure housing through an Oxford House. Now loving life, he gets to give back and help set up new recovery homes with Oxford Inc. in the State of Illinois and surrounding states. This is his st...
Episode 46: An Oxford Home Is Where the Heart Is
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBZach George joined us in studio to talk about being an "everywhere man" and his struggles with homelessness and how it fueled his active addiction. From spending time in Ohio, Washington, and Texas, Zach knew he had to make a change. After finding recovery in Texas, he was given safe, supportive, and secure housing through an Oxford House. Now loving life, he gets to give back and help set up new recovery homes with Oxford Inc. in the State of Illinois and surrounding states. This is his st...
Episode 45: From Los Angeles with Love
August 16, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBAuthor, publisher, counselor, and Hollywood socialite, Leonard Buschel joins Recovery Uncensored all the way from Los Angeles, California, to discuss his journey through marijuana and MDMA addiction and share about his newly released memoir, HIGH: Confessions of a Cannabis Addict. Recently celebrating 28 years of continuous recovery, Buschel shares how he had no intentions of taking getting clean and sober seriously but something inside him changed at the Arizona rehab during a gruesomely ho...
Episode 44: It's Not You, It's Me (And the Paralyzing Fear of Being Abandoned)
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBTara Demand joins host, Ty Bechel in the studio to discuss alcoholism and Adderall dependency finding her in her 30's. From experiencing a case of empty nest to climbing the corporate ladder in the medical field, Tara found herself hiding how bad her drinking had gotten. She shares with us how she slowly progressed with her drinking and Adderall use to completely uprooting her life with her husband. The mother of 4 and 2 bonus kids, she discovered her trauma was more severe than she thought...
Episode 43: Live from 107.1 FM
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHello, Recovery Uncensored fans! In case you didn't know, we started a spinoff show called Recovery Uncensored LIVE! that is live on the radio in the St. Louis region on 107.1 FM/1570 AM; you can stream live too! This is our 4th live episode captured for your Recovery Uncensored needs! Michael Wooten, owner and lead dance instructor of Effervescent Studio joined me and my co-host, Bri on the Radio, to discuss his last relapse, dealing with losing his partner when his active use became too mu...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 42: Losing a Son is Never Easy, A Message from Grandpa Jack
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThe infamous Grandpa Jack, aka Jack Wilcox, joined us to discuss addiction, recovery, and losing his son to an opiate overdose that lived in Dayton, Ohio, one of the places hardest hit nationally by the opioid epidemic. Jack goes into great detail about his personal struggle with alcoholism and the fateful day he got the call many parents dread. Grieving his son, Jack was not entirely sure what he would do, but what he chose to do next to carry a message with hopes of at least saving one lif...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 41: 2 Guests Are Better Than 1
March 17, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBErica and Pam join us all the way from Hillsboro, Illinois, to discuss their journey through recovery and how the recovery movement has been taken shape in their region. Pam shares honestly about hiding her attraction to other women in a time that being gay was not acceptable. Erica doesn't hold anything back either and shares about her time in a drug court program, trauma, and how she has been working to heal while admitting her emotions can be more intense than she would like. Support the...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 40: The Teenage Meth Chronicles
February 15, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBKatie McKenna joins me from her home in Pana, Illinois, via Zoom to share her story of daydreaming as a young kid of wanting to listen to rock-and-roll music and party with friends, becoming ungovernable as a teenager, and trying meth for the first time at 12 years old. Her do-what-I-want attitude lead her to 25 months in prison after a fatal car accident. After her release from prison, she had to experiment for a few more years before she believed she was worth the effort of turning her l...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 39: Is Recovery Bigger In Texas?
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBCasey Arrillaga joins Ty all the way from Wimberley, Texas; Casey is a clinical social worker and chemical dependency counselor who has lived with and around addiction for all his life. He is now a therapist specializing in family counseling for addiction. In both his book, Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions, and his podcast, Addiction and the Family, he shares the knowledge gained from conducting hundreds of family workshops and helping thou...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 38: Rock-N-Roll Recovery
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn Ep. 38: Rock-N-Roll Recovery, Shaun Howard, lead singer of the band Foreplay and the Shaun & Mike Duo, joins Recovery Uncensored to share his struggle with alcoholism that accompanied his night life as a talented vocalist and natural-born rocker. We sit down and discuss the car wreck that changed his motivation for recovery, depression, writing original music, cartoons like Adventure Time and anime, and how grateful he is to have four years of continuous sobriety. He shares a lighter and ...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 38: Rock-N-Roll Recovery
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn Ep. 38: Rock-N-Roll Recovery, Shaun Howard, lead singer of the band Foreplay and the Shaun & Mike Duo, joins Recovery Uncensored to share his struggle with alcoholism that accompanied his night life as a talented vocalist and natural-born rocker. We sit down and discuss the car wreck that changed his motivation for recovery, depression, writing original music, cartoons like Adventure Time and anime, and how grateful he is to have four years of continuous sobriety. He shares a lighter and ...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 37: Trauma Unveiled
January 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBOn Recovery Uncensored Ep. 37: Trauma Unveiled, Rick stops by the studio to share one of the most honest stories of adversity filled with extreme trauma, abandonment, and trying to find his place in a world where he could be accepted and loved. He takes us through being raised by his great grandparents and his sacred trust of an older family being extremely violated. Rick holds nothing back and even shares his most recent wound of losing his son to an accidental overdose. www.myrecoverypod...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 37: Trauma Unveiled
January 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBOn Recovery Uncensored Ep. 37: Trauma Unveiled, Rick stops by the studio to share one of the most honest stories of adversity filled with extreme trauma, abandonment, and trying to find his place in a world where he could be accepted and loved. He takes us through being raised by his great grandparents and his sacred trust of an older family being extremely violated. Rick holds nothing back and even shares his most recent wound of losing his son to an accidental overdose. Support the show w...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 36: Sober AF!
January 04, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBA new year, with a new guest all on Recovery Uncensored! On our first episode of 2022, our host, Ty Bechel, brought on Duke Rumely, founder of Sober AF Entertainment out of Colorado. Ty and Duke discuss Duke's history with alcohol abuse and how he crossed the border into Mexico, later to be arrested and detained by Mexican federales. The jail put a $25,000 bond on his head that his mother walked away from. Not wanting to keep Duke in Mexico, the jail reduced the bond to $4,000 and his mot...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 36: Sober AF!
January 04, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBA new year, with a new guest all on Recovery Uncensored! On our first episode of 2022, our host, Ty Bechel, brought on Duke Rumely, founder of Sober AF Entertainment out of Colorado. Ty and Duke discuss Duke's history with alcohol abuse and how he crossed the border into Mexico, later to be arrested and detained by Mexican federales. The jail put a $25,000 bond on his head that his mother walked away from. Not wanting to keep Duke in Mexico, the jail reduced the bond to $4,000 and his mot...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 35: Harm Reduction - Good or Bad?
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThe controversial topic of harm reduction and syringe services programs (SSPs) - needle exchange - is discussed with our guest, Jen Nagel, who may seem radical in her ideology but has a glaring passion for helping those suffering from addiction and treating her participants at her organization, The Porchlight Collective, with nothing but compassionate-filled attention and love. Parts of the discussion will leave some with the faintest of hearts to say, "WTF!", while those that are open-minde...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 34: His Roaring 20's
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBJake Grant joins us to discuss his three DUI's, three years in prison, and the romantic relationship he found while in residential treatment. Struggling to stay clean and sober, he worked day in and day out to find continuous recovery and get his two children back in his custody from DCFS. A story of perseverance and resiliency, Jake shares an honest look into his life and what he had to do to find happiness and the meaning of fatherhood. Support the show www.myrecoverypodcast.com www.facebo...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 33: Ahoy! A Navy Man's Journey to the Abyss
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBJason joins us in the studio to discuss his past trauma, mental health, time in the Navy, and his near-death experience. Troubled as a child and not feeling like he fits in, our guest found a way to make himself feel sociably accepted through alcohol and later drugs. When he realized that the drugs and alcohol consumed him in darkness, he felt there was no escaping the abyss. Jason found a way to escape the treacherous waters in recovery. Join us to hear his remarkable story and a discussion...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 32: Red Road to Wellbriety
August 03, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode 32 with host, Ty Bechel, discusses pathways to recovery. There is a lot of chatter as of late that there are only a few ways that you can recover from a substance use disorder, but we have found in our guests' testimony there are many different pathways to recovery one can take like 12-step model, science-based, Medical-Assisted Treatment, and more. In this intimate episode, we discuss a less known pathway to recovery. We read an excerpt from The Red Road to Wellbriety In The Native ...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 31: Let's Rave!
July 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBHeather sits down with Ty, host of Recovery Uncensored, at the Big Z Media studio. She discusses growing up after the divorce of her parents and adjusting to having two homes. As tension grew between her and her father, she found comfort in attending raves, dropping ecstasy, and couch surfing. The uncertainty and chaos became a comfortable passenger for Heather until she decided to turn her life around and find recovery. Sponsored by Gateway Foundation Support the show www.myrecoverypodcas...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 30: From Disney to Dope
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBAllison stops by the Big Z Media studio and hangs out with Recovery Uncensored and drops the skinny about her remarkable story. Escaping Illinois and migrating to Florida, she entered a Disney intern program and began planting roots in the Sunshine State. After the internship, there were drug dealers, multiple jobs, and daily drug use. Allison and I put on our tiaras and she let it all loose from going to jail to her mom taking a flight to Florida to rescue her daughter from death or prison...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 29: A Guy Named Brian
July 02, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBBrian began telling his story that he once thought was boring... once he no longer felt nervous his narrated journey unpacked the insidious side of alcohol and prescription medication addiction that he hid from his family and friends, or so he thought. The thing about addiction is it makes us lie to everyone, even ourselves when we are in full-blown use. Brian's tale luckily has a happy ending... for now. Sponsored by Gateway Foundation Support the show www.myrecoverypodcast.com www.facebo...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 28: When Does a Jailbird Fly Free?
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBFrom a small town to multiple prisons, Colby joins us in the Big Z Media studio. He shares how his release from prison and reflecting on the years of using drugs and alcohol inspired him to make a change and give recovery a chance. Wearing himself down from being homeless and couch surfing, Colby highlights that he had enough. Thank you Colby for such a fantastic interview. Support the show www.myrecoverypodcast.com www.facebook.com/recoveryuncensored www.twitter.com/recoveryuncens1
Recovery Uncensored Ep 27: Let's Talk About Sex (W/ Brianne Davis)
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBEpisode 27 is unlike any other episode we have produced. During this episode, we shift gears into discussing sex and love addiction with Hollywood actress (True Blood, Prom Night, Jarhead), Brianne Davis, that is in recovery from sex and love addiction. We talk about recovery from sex and love addiction in Hollywood, why the movie The Notebook is off limits for those in recovery from sex and love addiction, and her new book Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict. Brianne leaves nothing...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 27: Let's Talk About Sex (W/ HBO True Blood's Brianne Davis)
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBEpisode 27 is unlike any other episode we have produced. During this episode, we shift gears into discussing sex and love addiction with Hollywood actress (True Blood, Prom Night, Jarhead), Brianne Davis, that is in recovery from sex and love addiction. We talk about recovery from sex and love addiction in Hollywood, why the movie The Notebook is off limits for those in recovery from sex and love addiction, and her new book Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict. Brianne leaves nothing...
Recovery Uncensored Ep 26: Two Sisters In Recovery Tell It All
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBTwo sisters, Brittney Yotter, and Rachael Capriglione stop by the Big Z Media Studio and sit down with our host, Ty Bechel, to discuss family, addiction, and their love and support for one another in their recovery journey. One was meth, the other fentanyl... two different stories that had an uncommon ending. Join us for one of the most intriguing interviews to date. Sponsored by: Gateway Foundation Support the show www.myrecoverypodcast.com www.facebook.com/recoveryuncensored www.twitter....
Recovery Uncensored Ep 25: The Magic of Recovery
March 29, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBMike joins us at the Big Z Media Studio to share his journey of recovery. From growing up with a single mom to experiencing secondary trauma, Mike takes us on a wild ride of cocaine binges and alcohol-induced blackouts. Through the drunken oblivion, heroin whispered into his ear, ushering in a new level of chaos and waking life misery. His recovery revitalized his love for writing and playing Magic the Gathering, leading him to a life he never expected. Join us for an honest, brave, and ope...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 24: Mom, I Don't Have A Problem, I Swear!
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBLacey joins us in the Big Z Media Studio to discuss going from telling on herself at a house party to hiding her cocaine and heroin use from her family and friends. Moving around a lot during her childhood to many military bases, Lacey found her roots when she moved to Illinois when she was 8. She lived a relatively quiet and safe childhood and after her cocaine love affair, she stumbled upon heroin and her life became a lot less quiet and a bit more dramatic. She never gave up, found recove...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 23: When Suicide Feels Like the Only Escape
February 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBMorgan joins Recovery Uncensored's Ty Bechel at the Big Z Media studio and shares some of the most intimate moments of her life that makes us respect her even more. From foster care to her home going up in flames, she came to a crossroad in her life where she felt suicide was the only way out to escape her addiction that was ravaging her life. She shares her struggles and her triumphs in this jaw-dropping interview you don't want to miss. Sponsored by Gateway Foundation Support the show ww...
Recovery Uncensored Ep. 22: Mother's Drink Too
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBErin joins Recovery Uncensored's host, Ty Bechel in the Big Z Studio and reveals the shocking truth that mothers drink too. Her riveting testimony reveals what used to be fun turned into a bleak, resentment-fueled relationship she had with alcohol. Her family at a loss did the only thing they thought was right to save their mother, wife, and daughter. In this heartfelt story of a family saved from the grips of addiction, Erin shares her darkest secrets that lead to her brightest triumphs. ...