In this deeply moving episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Ryan Canaday—pastor, person in recovery, and founder of Free Recovery Community in Denver, CO. Ryan opens up about his journey from preaching in the pulpit while secretly battling addiction, to finding healing through a 12-step program, and ultimately creating a safe haven for spiritual refugees and those impacted by addiction.

Together, they explore the crushing weight of shame, the power of vulnerability, and the importance of community in healing. Ryan shares why small victories matter, how the story of the Prodigal Son mirrors the recovery journey, and why compassion—not condemnation—must lead the way. This conversation is a reminder that no one is too far gone, and grace still meets us exactly where we are.