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Recovery Stories Have Power

Faces & Voices of Recovery

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Life after addiction isn't just possible - it's the norm. Studies show 3 out of 4 people who experience addiction eventually recover. The Recovery Stories Have Power podcast aims to center that hopeful message through authentic conversations that bring together people from all pathways of recovery and recovery allies.Through these conversations, we’ll build awareness, challenge societal stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving the lives of individuals, families, and co ...
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Rooted Recovery Stories

Promises Behavioral Health

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Rooted Recovery Stories features compelling tales of triumph over the storms of life. Guests share their unique stories of adversity, resilience and personal transformation in candid conversations, offering a profound and uplifting experience so that others might find hope and encouragement!
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This podcast series shares community empowerment experiences from peer supporters working with Turning Point Scotland in Aberdeenshire helping communities dealing with alcohol and drug problems. Practitioners and peer support workers share how they have used their personal experiences to help at-risk groups supporting recovery from addiction through processes of connection and compassion. Communities play critical roles in public health. The active participation of communities in health serv ...
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Are you caught in the cycle of excessive alcohol or drug use? That's the Rat Race! and guess what? you can get out! Join us with guest interviews providing real life stories of being trapped in the rat race and solutions on how to get out and stay out by finding healthy spaces that support a sustainable journey of healing, self-awareness, and reaching your true potential, with your hosts Jody and AZ, releasing episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you find your podcasts. You ...
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True stories of neuroplastic recovery. Interviews with people who have recovered from brain related conditions such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), post concussion syndrome (PCS), chronic and persistent pain, blast injuries and stroke. Personal stories of the lessons learned and the tips & tricks to help you get back to full health. Series 1 (including 5 episodes) was released in Nov/Dec 2021. Recording for series 2 is nearly complete and these episodes will be released in the coming months ...
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On Lifespan, you’ll hear stories about encounters with the health care system. Each show contains stories bound by a common theme – a person’s personal journey through a particular type of medical trauma. The stories are deeply personal. Some stories reflect a person’s response to treatment and other stories simply reflect on the aftermath of an illness. Even when multiple people are describing their experiences with the same disease, condition or treatment, each account is unique. If the su ...
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Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. On today's episode our host, Psalm Bingham, chats with Lori Mellinger and Amanda Cassidy-Trejo. Lori and Amanda are staff here at Faves & Voices of Recovery, but they are also part of the Texas-Based Advocacy Initiative, Lioness: Justice Impacted Women's Alliance. Lioness is…
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In today's episode host Patrick Custer sits down with actor and musician, Kevin Quinn, while he opens up about his lifelong journey with Borderline Personality Disorder. From being misdiagnosed, falling into an identity crisis, to being in remission and having an extremely successful career, Kevin is now an advocate for mental health. Through Kevin…
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#018 - Delving into the journey and impact of a dedicated sober safe space, 'Howl at the Moon', highlighting its first anniversary and the community's role in supporting individuals in recovery. The hosts discuss the genesis of the idea, share personal stories, and address the significance of creating an inclusive environment for healing. Offering …
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On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick sits down with Nashville-based musician and human rights advocate, Lou Ridley. The pair speak on how Lou's surroundings at a young age led to her being sexually assaulted and how those same surroundings led her to think that what happened was normal or her own fault which led to more harmfu…
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#017 - The critical role of Indigenous spirituality and cultural traditions in healing from addiction and trauma. It highlights Clarence Fisher's personal recovery journey and his work with others facing similar challenges. The conversation delves into the impacts of historical traumas, such as colonialism and residential schools, on Indigenous com…
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On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick sits down with actor, John Schaech. The pair start by touching on how John got into the movie industry and what led him down that path. Johns opens up about an encounter that happened early on where a director took advantage of him and how the shame from that spiraled into drinking and subs…
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Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. Today's episode features Bill Sweeney, founder of The Livability Initiative. Bill is a person in recovery, a T4 paraplegic, and a fierce advocate for accessibility. In our conversation, Bill and I chat about Bill's outlook on life and how that informs his work. Visit The Liv…
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On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer sits down with former NFL Defensive End, social justice advocate, published poet, essayist and artist, R.K. Russell. Russell discusses his childhood role models, the journey of rising the ranks in to the NFL, dealing with career ending injuries and the powerful moment he came out as …
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#016 - Discuss the detrimental effects of stigma, and the desperate need for better resources and infrastructure for recovery and detox programs. They touch on personal experiences and observations about addiction being a disorder rather than a lifestyle choice, highlighting how it often stems from unresolved trauma. Conversations cover the challen…
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Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to years in jail due to his decisions.Doug sits down with Patrick to discuss the challenges that contributed to his abuse of substances, the vict…
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Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. On today’s episode, our host, Tyler Brandon chats with Yo' Sis. Yo' Sis is a prolific spoken word artist whose works have been heard around the country, and whose video reading of her poem, Gwendolyn (https://youtu.be/-f1w25sjHwU) was featured at our Recovery Month Luncheon …
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#015 - Various supportive programs operational in Howl at the Moon Cafe, located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The cafe functions as a recovery-friendly community center, offering group supports for those impacted by addiction. It hosts various groups such as the healing circle, Women and the Good Life Support Group, and other programs based on the AA m…
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Hello and welcome to a special bonus episode recovery stories have power. On today's episode, our marking manager, Nicole Woodward speaks with the Co-Founder, Senior Peer, and Board and President Emeritus of the McShin Foundation, John Shinholser. John began the McShin Foundation with Carol McDaid in 2004, and entered into recovery in 1982. In toda…
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On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer sits down with former Rams NFL player, performance coach, and entrepreneur Todd Anderson. The two of them dive into what it was like for Todd after leaving the NFL and how he rediscovered his passion for health, wellness, and human performance. Todd also discusses the importance of s…
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#014 - Hosts open up about their personal struggles with addiction and alcohol and the implications it had on their relationships. They traverse their journey from the highs and lows of substance misuse to their ultimate decision to seek help and live a sober life. They also discuss the critical challenges faced by couples where one or both partner…
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On this newest episode of Rooted Recovery, Patrick Custer sits down to talk with Intervention host, Zach Livingston. Before Zach was on TV, he talks about the long path it took before being able to help other people. Zach opens up about all parts of his journey to recovery including, getting addicted at a young age, fighting fires, flatlining, and …
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#013 - Discussion on experiences with loss and approaches to cope with it, touching on personal anecdotes and revelations. As they discuss previous addictions, the two recognize the importance of healthy outlets and efforts to support the process of grieving. They highlight the significance of reaching out to professional help through grief and los…
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Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. On today’s episode, our host, Psalm Bingham converses with Mark Sanders. In addition to being a LCSW, and CADC, Mark Sanders is the founder of The Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery. The museum website (https://www.museumofafricanamericanad…
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On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer is joined by nine-time Grammy nominee and five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Natalie Grant an icon in Christian and gospel music. The pair speak on Natalie's recent collaboration with country music legend Dolly Parton and other exciting career highlights. Followed …
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#012 - In this conversation, the speakers discuss the prevalent drinking culture in sporting events, particularly in NFL games and tailgate parties. They share personal experiences, with one of them examining events from a sober perspective leading to a realization of how alcohol often overshadows the enjoyment of the game. They also talk about a s…
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On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer is joined by World Famous, Big Time Rush Star, James Maslow. In addition to his role in "Big Time Rush," James Maslow has actively pursued a solo music career, showcasing his versatility as a singer, songwriter, and actor through other projects such as “Never Let You Down” - Cimorell…
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#011 - AZ's (Azreer Gill) story from social anxiety and communication difficulties, to the consequent rehab experience and the choice of abstinence. Listen to the experience shared by host AZ which took him from small-town British Columbia, to Toronto and the Canadian Arctic. This episode emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories as par…
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In this episode Patrick sits down with Lindsay Ell, a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, guitarist and television personality. Starting off, Lindsay speaks on her tour with Shania Twain and how she went from looking up to Shania as an inspiration to performing on the same stage. Lindsay quickly opens up about her recently diagnosed eating disord…
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#010 - The societal pressures surrounding alcohol consumption. They explore how alcohol is dramatically linked to social situations, and the issues this causes for those struggling with addiction. The hosts share their personal experiences and views on the challenges faced by different cultural communities, placing emphasis on available support and…
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Host(s): Oliver Books, Psalm Bingham, Tyler Brandon Welcome to Season 2 of Recovery Stories Have Power, a Faces & Voices of Recovery podcast. This season, we explore diverse stories in recovery, the role community plays, and shed light on positive recovery experiences. To set the table for the upcoming season 2 conversations, pod producer Oliver Bo…
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#009 - Join Jody and Az discuss the effects of warning labels on alcohol bottles and their removal. Sharing personal experiences and anecdotes, they shed light on the struggle of addiction, the deceptive allure of alcohol, and society's more harmful attitudes toward it. The discussion also explores the real-life impacts of alcohol, cigarettes, and …
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On this bonus episode of Recovery Stories Have Power, we’re joined by Phil Rutherford, outgoing Chief Operating Officer at Faces & Voices of Recovery, and newly-appointed Strategy Lead for Substance Abuse at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing He reflects on his time with our organization and what lies ahead in both his career and the recover…
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#008 - Jody and AZ share their personal experiences and perspectives on reconnection to society. They discuss the importance of social support, the drawbacks of isolation, and the challenges some people face when reintegrating into the community, such as finding work and housing. The discussion also addresses the importance of understanding the roo…
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On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer talks to comedian and influencer, Kristina Hart, about growing up in a Persian family, religious trauma, therapy, and so much more. Kristina dives into her past struggles with addiction for the first time, and she shares how she overcame her addiction to create her much improved life…
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#007 - In this episode, AZ and Jody discuss the importance of structure and routine in overcoming addiction and maintaining sobriety. They reflect on their past experiences, including Jody's training for marathons and AZ's journey in treatment. The pair emphasize the crucial role of accountability, consistency and embracing responsibility for perso…
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On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer is joined by the HomeReno expert and social media mogul, Daniel "Handy Dan" Sugden. And let us just say, it is FAR from boring. The two cover deep topics, including Daniel’s growing up without his dad and the impact it had on his development and decisions. He explains his prior need …
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#006 - Join Jody and AZ in a captivating conversation about addiction, recovery, and proactive outreach to northern remote communities. Jody recently visited the Bearskin Lake First Nation during their Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, where he had the opportunity to share his experiences and insights with young members of the community. The talk ex…
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The always hilarious, fellow podcaster and well-known comedian, Amber Autry, joins Patrick Custer on this week's episode of the Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast. The two talk through Amber's life story, in between the uncontrollable laughter, as she opens up about her upbringing as well as her entrance into comedy. This episode is the perfect amount…
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#005 - In this insightful episode, hosts Jody and AZ talk about various measures to reduce alcohol consumption during the holiday season. They discuss the pressure of holiday gatherings and provide effective tools, like having a sober buddy, creating exit strategies and maintaining firm boundaries to sustain sobriety. They remind listeners that it'…
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On this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories with Patrick Custer, former mega-church leader Pete Wilson joins Patrick as they dissect what it means to be addicted to acceptance and how his goal in life was always to do more healing than harm. The two cover huge topics like the differences between authenticity and transparency, grace versus mercy and …
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