75: If You Want Help, Start with These 3 Truths

75: If You Want Help, Start with These 3 Truths

The lie that keeps many people stuck in addiction isn’t dramatic—it’s ordinary: “I can manage this.” In this conversation, we unpack three core ideas from AA’s Chapter Five that move recovery from theory to real traction: admitting powerlessness, recognizing that no human power can fix addiction, and seeking a Higher Power that restores sanity. We begin with Step One as the foundation—not perfect behavior, but honest self-awareness. Using a simple allergy analogy, we explain why bargaining wi...

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90: The Fears, the Questions, and the Simple Truth About Getting Help.Raw

90: The Fears, the Questions, and the Simple Truth About Getting Help.Raw

Someone enters detox thinking, “I can’t believe I ended up here.” That moment of fear, regret, and honesty is often where recovery begins. Steve Coughran sits down with Stephen T. Ginsburg, founder of...

20 Jul 21min

89: The Buffet--Why Mixing Drugs Is Deadlier and Harder to Treat

89: The Buffet--Why Mixing Drugs Is Deadlier and Harder to Treat

A small mistake shouldn’t be fatal—but with today’s methamphetamine and fentanyl supply, it can be. We discuss the rise of high-purity, low-cost meth, the growing risk of fentanyl contamination, and w...

13 Jul 15min

88: Why America Is Finally Putting the Drink Down

88: Why America Is Finally Putting the Drink Down

Alcohol is losing its grip on American culture. We explore why fewer people are drinking, from changing social norms and new health research to what we're seeing firsthand in addiction recovery. We al...

6 Jul 15min

87: The 5 Pillars of Sobriety

87: The 5 Pillars of Sobriety

AA just turned 91, and one of its simplest messages still hits hardest: “Let’s keep it simple.” In this episode, we reflect on Founders Day and why that idea still matters for anyone in recovery today...

29 Jun 14min

86: What Happens to a Relationship When One Person Gets Sober

86: What Happens to a Relationship When One Person Gets Sober

Getting sober can be one of the best decisions you'll ever make, but it often comes with major changes—especially in relationships. In this conversation, we discuss what happens when one partner gets ...

24 Jun 17min

85: The Upside of Sobriety

85: The Upside of Sobriety

Sobriety is often seen as a life of sacrifice, but we've found the opposite to be true. In this episode, we discuss the joy, purpose, and freedom that come from being fully present and living with int...

19 Jun 19min

84: They're 25, They're Using, and They Live in My House

84: They're 25, They're Using, and They Live in My House

Discovering that your adult child is using drugs or alcohol while living under your roof can leave parents feeling scared, conflicted, and unsure what to do next. In this episode, we discuss how to se...

8 Jun 13min

83: Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice

83: Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice

If addiction is causing so much damage, why can’t someone just stop? In this episode, Steven Ginsburg, founder of Restore Detox Centers and a recovering addict and alcoholic, explains how addiction go...

4 Jun 18min

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