Best Suboxone Podcasts (2025)

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Hana, Part 1: Dealing With a Chaotic Mother, Smoking Meth as a Troubled Teen, and Using Alcohol to Quit Suboxone 1:18:33

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Trigger warning: Graphic description of suicide Hana's miraculous addiction recovery story begins with growing up with an alcoholic mother who created an extremely chaotic living environment. Hana was forced to caregive and be a "friend" to their mother, a phenomenon known as parentification -- when a child is forced to be in an adult role. She got…

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Life Beyond Suboxone: Finding Peace In The Middle Of The Process | Episode 4 21:46

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“Peace doesn’t show up at the finish line… it shows up in the middle of the process.” Episode 4 of Life Beyond Suboxone is all about that quiet shift — when you start waking up rested, thinking clearly, and feeling your heart settle for the first time in years. Stacy talks about finding balance, getting her confidence back, and realizing she’s beco…

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Delete Their Number! Why Your Circle Is A Cage | Proverbs 1 7:38

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If they’re clapping for your bad decisions, that’s not a circle. That’s a cage. 🚨 We love to say we didn't see the relapse coming. We say it "snuck up" on us. But if we are honest? The signs were there. The "gut check" was there. And usually... the wrong people were there, too. Today is Day 1 of our new series: "A Proverb A Day Keeps The Police Awa…

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Life's Hidden Truths | Ecclesiastes 7 Message Outreach 419 Nov. 23, 2025 1:11:25

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LIFE’S HIDDEN TRUTHS: Why the "Good Life" Isn't What You Think (Ecclesiastes 7) We spend decades chasing the shiny things—the fat bank account, the perfect reputation, the stress-free life. We think if we can just straighten out all the crooked parts of our journey, we’ll finally be happy. But what if the truth is hiding in the dark? In this messag…

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Life Beyond Suboxone: Clarity, Confidence, and Taking My Power Back | Episode 3 Stacy's Journey 26:50

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Life Beyond Suboxone: Clarity, Confidence, and Taking My Power Back “When the fog finally lifts… you start seeing the life you could’ve had all along.” Episode 3 of Life Beyond Suboxone hit different. Stacy is waking up rested, thinking clearly, and stepping into a version of herself she didn’t believe she could be. This week she talks about routin…

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Maintenance Versus Abstinence: The High Stakes Choice of Long Term Suboxone Use 15:23

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Maintenance vs. Abstinence: The High-Stakes Choice of Long-Term Suboxone Use and the Post-X-Waiver Reality This NotebookLM breakdown explores the turning point between maintenance and movement — the moment where a life-saving medication becomes something you lean on instead of grow from. It digs into the emotional toll, the medical realities, the f…

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Life Beyond Suboxone: Clarity, Confidence, and Taking My Power Back | Stacy's Journey Episode 3 26:50

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Life Beyond Suboxone: Clarity, Confidence, and Taking My Power Back | Stacy's Journey Episode 3 In Episode 3, Stacy steps into a brand-new reality — one where the fog is finally lifting, the mornings feel different, and she’s waking up with more clarity and confidence than she’s had in years. This episode digs into the deeper shifts happening now t…

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Drop the Stone: Choosing Love Over Judgment | The Jesus Way Part 2 1:11:33

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💔 We all carry stones. But what if Jesus never asked us to throw them? When a crowd gathered, ready to condemn, Jesus didn’t pick up a stone—He knelt down. He didn’t expose shame—He extended grace. “When we choose compassion over condemnation, we walk The Jesus Way.” “You can’t hold grace in one hand and a stone in the other.” It’s easy to judge. I…

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You're "Helping" Your Loved Ones All Wrong: Addiction in Families with Amber Hollingsworth 47:04

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In today's episode, Early and Amber Hollingsworth of popular YouTube channel Put the Shovel Down discuss data-informed methods of how to help our loved ones escape their addiction. Most people accidentally put themselves in the "villian" role in their addicted family member's life, even though their actions are rooted in love. Why is this? What can…

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Commitment and Compassion: A New Perspective | The Jesus Way Part 3 Nov. 16, 2025 1:09:14

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What does real compassion cost you? In Part 3 of The Jesus Way, Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis digs into the kind of love Jesus calls us to—a love that shows up, stays present, and doesn’t run from the mess. This message isn’t comfortable. But it is freeing. “You can’t separate commitment from compassion.” “Love is not convenient—it’s intentional.” “Being…

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Reimagining Education: Ulis Ellis Jr. on Connection, Culture & Learning 7:57

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🎓 Reimagining Education: Ulis Ellis Jr. on Connection, Culture & Learning When Ulis Ellis Jr. steps up to speak, you feel the decades of wisdom behind every word. In this talk, he breaks down how education can transform when we focus on connection, culture, and the way the brain actually learns. From his unorthodox teaching methods to his deep comm…

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How Social Connections Shape Brain Health: Insights from Dr. Tam Perry 14:32

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🧠 How Social Connections Shape Brain Health: Insights from Dr. Tam Perry If you’ve ever wondered why relationships matter as much as diet, sleep, or exercise when it comes to aging well—this talk is for you. Dr. Tam Perry breaks down how community, connection, and social networks directly impact brain health, emotional wellbeing, and long-term agin…

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Life After Suboxone: Boundaries, Balance, and Becoming Me | Episode 2 Stacy's Journey 33:32

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“Life After Suboxone isn’t just about quitting a medication — it’s about learning who you are when you finally stop living in survival mode.” Episode 2 takes a deeper turn. Stacy talks about what it feels like to wake up without Suboxone for the first time in nearly a decade… and what it’s like to face real emotions after years of numbing. She open…

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Walk Away From Payback Culture and Embrace The Jesus Way | Nov 2 2025 Outreach 419 1:18:32

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🚫 Revenge feels right—until it robs you of peace. We live in a world where the loudest voice wins, the harshest comment gets shared, and “getting even” is seen as strength. But Jesus flips all of that. “We’re supposed to carry truth in one hand, and grace in the other.” “Forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s warfare against bitterness.” “You don’t have t…

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Exam Experts: Breaking Down Learning Barriers with Mark J Mayberry 8:08

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🎓 Exam Experts: Breaking Down Learning Barriers | Mark J. Mayberry at the Brain Health Conference 📚 “My mother taught me to speak up for myself — my father taught me to use my talents to help others succeed.” That lesson shaped Mark J. Mayberry, founder of Exam Experts, and it’s now transforming classrooms and communities across Michigan. In this i…

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Recovery Resources: Decolonization, Internal Family Systems, The Holistic Psychologist, Somatics & Nutrition, and More! 29:25

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Today Early discusses more addiction recovery resources for people in recovery, sober curious folks, and anyone else on a healing journey with their relationship to drugs and/or alcohol. They discuss a book from White Bison Inc about the hundreds of years old Indigenous resistance to alcoholism, and the decolonization movements that heal Native Ame…

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Suboxone: A Lifeline And A Leash 6:21

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Suboxone: A Lifeline & A Leash This video breaks down the bigger picture behind Stacy’s story from Episode 1 of Life Beyond Suboxone. Suboxone saves lives — but for many, it also becomes another kind of trap. We dig into how a life-saving medication turned into a system full of contradictions: overprescribing, lost accountability, and the rise of t…

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Life Beyond Suboxone: Letting Go To Level Up | Stacy's Story of Life Beyond Suboxone 31:20

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Episode 1: Life Beyond Suboxone — Letting Go to Level Up What happens when the medication that once saved your life starts to hold you back? In this opening episode, we sit down with Stacy, a recovery coach and participant at Outreach 419, as she begins one of the toughest transitions in recovery—coming off Suboxone after nearly ten years. This isn…

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Brain Waves: Breaking Concussion Barriers with Dr. Abigail Bretzin and Dr. Douglas Wiebe 23:25

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⚡ “Concussions don’t just happen on the field — they change lives long after the game ends.” In this powerful conversation from the Brain Health Conference, hosted by Healthy 2 Connections, Dr. Abigail Bretzin and Dr. Douglas Wiebe unpack the real science behind concussions, brain injury, and CTE — and reveal the gaps in care that too often leave a…

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Danny: LSD at Age 11, IV Meth and Heroin Use, and Unlocking Healing With Ibogaine 1:02:05

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Trigger warning: brief mention of childhood sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts Today we hear Danny's addiction recovery story as a neurodivergent person. He describes himself as being a highly emotional child who cried often. He tried LSD at the age of 11, and promptly changed his world view and became a musician and someone who ditched class. He g…

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Journey into Brain Science: Dr. Wiebe's Controversial Truths on Concussions and CTE! 3:17

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🧠 “We know so much about Alzheimer’s and dementia… but almost nothing about CTE.” That’s how Dr. Doug Wiebe — professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan — opens this powerful talk on the real science behind concussions, brain injury, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. 🎙️ In this exclusive session from the Brain Health Conference, Dr…

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Three Plant Medicines That Helped Me Survive & Thrive After Addiction: Valerian Root, Kratom, and Ayahuasca 38:18

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Today Early discusses a bit more about their own story in addiction recovery. They outline the three most important plant medicines they have worked with on their journey: valerian root, kratom, and ayahuasca. What's right for one person may be harmful for another, and the most important thing is learning to listen to your own intuition and find wh…

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Bridging The Recovery Gap: The Rise of Recovery Community Centers 7:47

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Most systems focus on detox and treatment. Then what? That’s the recovery gap — the silent stretch where people are expected to rebuild without support. Recovery Community Centers like Outreach 419 are changing that story. We meet people where they are, no judgment, and help them build what the research calls recovery capital — housing, jobs, frien…

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Reborn in Recovery: Discovering Life Beyond Addiction | Ashley G speaking at Sober Fest MI 2025 5:33

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Reborn in Recovery: Ashley G’s Story | Sober Fest MI 2025 Ashley came to Sober Events with nothing but a willingness to change—and left with a community that helped rebuild her life. From jail to joy, she found hope, faith, and family through the power of connection. This is what happens when recovery gets real: people helping people, no judgment, …

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Mustard Seed Faith: Vulnerability vs. Invasive Action | Notebook LM Debate 12:54

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🟡 Is mustard seed faith about starting small—or growing wild? In this powerful episode of the Notebook LM Deep Dive Podcast, we unpack the bold claims behind The Mustard Seed Revolution sermon from Outreach 419. But this isn't just a recap—it's a real-time debate on what Jesus meant when He said, “faith like a mustard seed.” Is the seed’s power in …

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The Mustard Seed Revolution | Outreach 419 October 19, 2025 1:11:23

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🌱 It doesn’t take much—just a seed. In this bold and hope-filled message, Chaplain Heidi reminds us that some of the greatest revolutions begin with the tiniest spark of faith. You don’t need to have it all together. You just need to plant the seed and trust God with the growth. “You are not too far gone to grow into something beautiful.” “God does…

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Kelly: "It's Called Blow, Not Save" Cocaine Addiction From Party Girl to Drug Court 1:11:03

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Trigger warning: mention of child abuse, extensive discussion about suicide Today we hear Kelly's addiction recovery story. Her life started with a complicated childhood: a mix of happiness, love, and abuse. She was tasked with caring for her younger brothers as they suffered from life-threatening health problems, which she later realized was paren…

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Tackling Neuroscience | Robert W Turner II Keynote Speaker at the Brain Health Conference Sept 27, 2025 41:39

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Tackling Neuroscience | Dr. Robert W. Turner II – Keynote at the Brain Health Conference 2025 From the football field to the ivory tower, Dr. Robert W. Turner II shares his powerful journey through sports, identity, and science — and why the future of brain health depends on inclusion, equity, and community. In this keynote from the 2025 Brain Heal…

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Humble, Heal, Help: A Journey Through Addiction, Redemption, and Community | Outreach 419 Oct 12, 2025 1:04:46

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💥 Addiction. Redemption. Real Community. In this powerful Sunday message, Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis doesn’t just preach—she testifies. Sharing her personal journey through addiction and into redemption, she invites us to take a real look at what healing in community actually looks like. “I’m here because I didn’t want to live anymore. But God wasn’t …

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Hand In Hand - Recovery Music | Song By Dan Little 3:38

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🔥 New Original Song: “Hand in Hand” — Written by Dan Little 🔥 Every now and then, someone puts their journey into words that stop you in your tracks. This one came straight from the heart of one of our Outreach 419 participants, Dan Little — a powerful story of darkness, redemption, and walking hand in hand from the pit to the light. 🎶 This acousti…

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Foundational Thoughts for Empowerment: What RD Secular Addiction Recovery Support Groups Look Like 35:17

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In today's episode, Early discusses the foundational ideas that the RD secular addiction recovery/sober curious support groups have been built upon. These ideas are a work in progress, but include: -a land & history acknowledgement -viewing oneself as a scientist and a test subject in our recovery -the belief that we are powerful and already whole …

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The Neurobiology of a Miracle: Understanding the Brains Role in Recovery | Gary K at City on a Hill DFW 1:10:11

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Neurobiology of a Miracle: Understanding the Brain's Role in Recovery Gary K's Journey: Two-Way Prayer, Addiction Recovery, and Brain ScienceJoin Gary K, a national AA speaker, AA historian, and Hazelden published author, as he shares his powerful insights on addiction recovery, brain science, and the practice of two-way prayer. In this engaging ta…

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A Story of Survival and Second Chances - Gary K at City on a Hill Church DFW Sept 28, 2024 55:33

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A Story of Survival and Second Chances | Gary K at City on a Hill Church DFW September 28, 2024 Gary K's Inspirational Journey: From Addiction to Recovery In this episode, Gary K, a national AA speaker, AA historian, and Hazelden published author, shares his gripping and inspirational story of overcoming addiction. Gary recounts his struggles with …

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The Birth of Recovery and The Spiritual Solution - Gary K Recovery 1:30:24

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The Evolution of the Spiritual Solution: A Journey Through Addiction and RecoveryGary K., a national AA speaker, historian, and Hazelden published author, shares an extensive and powerful history of addiction recovery. From his own struggles with addiction to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, Gary takes us through pivotal moments, key figures, …

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The Goodness of God October 5, 2025 at Outreach 419 1:14:17

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✨ When everything falls apart… is God still good? That’s the question Chaplain Heidi tackled in this powerful message at Outreach 419—and the answer might surprise you. “If God was only good when things were good, then He would be no different than people.” In this raw and hope-filled message, Heidi shares how God’s goodness isn’t based on our circ…

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Sober Never Sounded So Good 3:31

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Sober Never Sounded So Good This one’s pure vibe — no booze, no buzz, just bars and clarity. It’s proof that you can be lit without lighting anything up. The rhythm hits, the message sticks, and the beat still bangs the morning after.Turn it up. Live loud.Sober Not Boring.Lyrics created by Chat GPT, song made using songer.co, and video made with re…

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Brittany: Drinking Through Childhood Trauma, Never Ending Grief and Tragedy — and Deciding to Take Her Life Back 1:09:19

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Trigger warning: Frank discussions about suicidal thoughts and ambivalence towards life, talk of grief and death. In today's episode, we hear Brittany's addiction recovery/sober curious story. She grew up with parents in active addiction and experienced abandonment and trauma in early childhood. When she had her first drink, fireworks started going…

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Recovery Resources for Sober October! Nutrition & Alcohol, Accountability and Transformative Justice, Buddhism & Dark Emotions, and Another Gay Memoir! 28:44

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In order to rewire our brains, we must feed them new information. Or bathe them in a soup of new information. Today, Early recommends a few books and podcasts to support addiction recovery. They also start the conversation about accountability for harm caused during addiction. Books: How to Eat to Change How You Drink by Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS D…

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King by Syreeta Drake - Spoken Word Artist 8:30

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🔥 Stop what you’re doing and listen. Yesterday we had the honor of filming spoken word artist Syreeta Drake, and her message still echoes. She reminds us that words don’t just fill silence—they hug souls. ✨ “Words have creative power, so I choose to use them wisely and not needlessly devour your efforts or your existence. I speak deliberately and w…

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Emily: An Utterly Chaotic Childhood, Self-Medicating With Substances, and Beginning to Question It All 1:05:09

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Trigger warning: Mentions of domestic violence, grooming Today we hear Emily's addiction story and about how she became sober curious. Emily's childhood involved having one parent in severe addiction, and the other parent covering for them. She discusses the complexity of loving someone who is abusing you, and using sex as a young person to seek th…

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Unmasking Church: Seeking Authenticity In Worship 1:16:06

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🎙️ Unmasking Church: Is It Worship or Just a Show? What if Jesus walked into your church today—would He recognize it? This episode dives headfirst into the uncomfortable, necessary conversation about modern-day worship, performative religion, and what it really means to follow Jesus with authenticity. “Church isn’t a building filled with fancy ligh…

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The Two Mental Shifts That Make Addiction Recovery Possible 29:03

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In today's episode, Early discusses the two pivotal mental shifts they made in their life that turned recovery from feeling impossible to being possible. Once they made these mental shifts, they were no longer "trying to quit drinking." Instead, they finally just quit. Want to donate to our nonprofit? Donations in any amount can be sent to our Venm…

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Bill: From Waking Up in Jail to Getting Sober During Covid 1:06:47

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Trigger warning: brief mention of suicide. Today we hear Bill's addiction recovery story. Bill first saw the destructive powers of alcohol when his dad started drinking a lot after his parents got divorced. His own experimentation with binge drinking led to blackouts early on. In high school, he recognized that his drinking and weed smoking had sta…

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Wedded To Faith: Redefining Adultery in Modern Times 1:02:12

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What if adultery isn’t just about cheating on your spouse... but cheating on God? In this powerful message, Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis unpacks the commandment “Thou shalt not commit adultery” in a way you’ve probably never heard before. This isn’t just about marriage — it’s about covenant, commitment, and what it means to be faithful in every area of …

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Recovery Resources Galore: Wingnuttery, a Gay Crackhead Memoir, Buddhism, and Three Queer Uplifting Podcasts 28:13

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Today we explore more secular addiction recovery resources for sober curious people. What works for you is what works for you! Try everything and see what sticks. Maybe understanding your shadow self will help. Perhaps reading about someone else who has been on a crack bender will make you feel less alone. Maybe the practical tools of Buddhism will…

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Craving More: The Secret Life Of Envy 8/31/2025 Outreach 419 1:02:40

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You Ever Catch Yourself Saying “I Wish I Had…”? That feeling—of wanting more, of feeling like what you have isn’t enough—it’s sneaky. And according to Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis at Outreach 419, it’s also deadly to your joy, your relationships, and your walk with God. In this message, Craving More: The Secret Life of Envy, Heidi peels back the layers …

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Truth vs. Lies: A Spiritual Examination 54:22

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“It Was Just a Little Lie…” But Was It? This last week at Outreach 419, Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis took us deep into the Ninth Commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” But this message wasn’t about courtroom testimony—it was about the everyday truth distortion that chips away at trust, character, and community. Lies we tell to protect ourselve…

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Jonny: Getting Sober in a Bar, Proof There's No One "Right Way" to Quit Drinking 1:10:39

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Today we hear Jonny's addiction recovery story as a neurodivergent veteran. Jonny grew up with a father who drank quite a bit. He made it to the age of 19 without ever drinking or using drugs, and then after signing up for the navy, he started to party. Drinking felt like a better version of himself - at first. After leaving the military he started…

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90. Co-Occurring Disorders 101- The Chicken or the Egg Phenomenon 54:30

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Following our episodes highlighting US Weekly's "The Missing Issue", this episode will dive deeper into the why and how behind co-occurring disorders. Often thought of as the which-came-first "The Chicken or the Egg", it is challenging to understand which-came-first, the mental health diagnosis or the substance use disorder. Ultimately, however, ho…

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Addiction Unlocked: The Brain Science Behind Recovery 16:58

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Addiction is not a moral failing—it’s a brain disease. And recovery isn’t just possible, it’s powerful. In this keynote at the historic Ridglea Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas—delivered to addiction treatment professionals during a fundraiser for Gemini Recovery Community—Gary K shares the raw truth about addiction, recovery, and the brain science tha…