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Pondoff’s Anonymous is the unfiltered recovery podcast that says the quiet part out loud. Hosted by Chris Pondoff and Zoë Mendenall, it’s real talk about addiction, recovery, and everything between. Each episode dives into relapse, trauma, shame, and the hard f*cking work of getting better. Honest, raw, and laced with gallows humor, because sometimes the only way through pain is to laugh at it.

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Latest Episodes

Michelle Charbonnier knows addiction from both sides of the conversation.

Today, she's a clinician, recovery advocate, executive director of a recovery community center, and someone who helps individuals and families navigate treatment. But long bef... more

Tiffany Foster returns to Pondoff’s Anonymous for a conversation about grief, memory, advocacy, and learning how to keep moving when life changes again.Tiffany joins Chris, Zoë and KG on what would have been her son Zack’s 18th birthday, just days be... more

This week on Pondoff’s Anonymous, Chris, Zoë and Kurt sit down with Kenny Dyson, a beloved member of the Underground recovery community, to hear the story that brought him there.

Kenny’s journey started with drinking at a young age and eventually gr... more

Michael Fowler joins Pondoff’s Anonymous to tell a story that starts with childhood trauma, addiction and years of keeping people at arm’s length and eventually leads him into treatment, recovery and a career helping other people find their own way o... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Charbonnier
Executive Director of Mo Network; clinician; recovery coach and consultant
Mo Network, Plan Your Recovery (Clayton Behavioral)
Episode: Pondoff's Anonymous Season 3 Episode 30: "My Drug Dealer Couldn't Believe I Quit" with Michelle Charbonnier
Kenneth Dyson
Professor Kenny, educator
St. Louis area educational community
Episode: Pondoff's Anonymous Season 3 Episode 28: "Khaki Panted Hypocrites" with Kenny Dyson
Mike Fowler
Aviary Recovery Center alumnus, counselor, and recovery advocate
IRC/Aviary Recovery Center
Episode: Pondoff's Anonymous Season 3 Episode 27: "I'm Gonna Hurt You Before You Hurt Me" with Michael Fowler
Ricky Stewart
OG guest on Pondoff's Anonymous
Hilljack House
Episode: Pondoff's Anonymous Season 3 Episode 26: "The Groceries That Saved My Life" featuring Ricky Stewart
Erin Johnston
Representative from Addiction Is Real
Addiction Is Real
Episode: "Bring Me The Pebble, Not The Mountain" featuing Erin Johnston of Addiction Is Real
Morgan Coyner
Executive at Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC)
APNC
Episode: "I Thought Everyone Drank Like That" featuring Morgan Coyner
Cole Shea
Guest with a long recovery journey including prison and recovery work
Episode: "I Stabbed Him 13 Times" with Cole Shea
Tony Martin
Be Well advocate and Oxford House leader
Oxford House / Be Well
Episode: "I Can Tell You Every Way To Not Get Sober"
Chrissy Shields
Mother of AJ, author and recovery advocate
Independent (not branded)
Episode: "Don't Worry, Mom. I'm OK" with Chrissy Shields

Hosts

Chris Pondoff
Host of Pondoff's Anonymous
Zoë Mendenall
Co-host and resident social worker
Jeff Allen
Co-host / producer and engineer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Recovery is for everyone!

    Addiction takes its toll on everyone. Every. Single. One. As the mother of a recovering addict, Praise God!, I have a lot to be grateful for. Thankful every day I no longer wonder if today’s the day for driving into a telephone pole. Addiction can take anyone. If you would take a listen, I’d bet you’d be surprised how much truth you’d hear. Keep up the good work !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth V
    United States10 months ago
  • Love starting my Monday with Pondoff’s Anonymous

    I have been listening to this Podcast from the beginning and I can’t tell you how many times it has gotten me through some days. Chris’ candor about his life before addiction and now after is refreshing as most people don’t want to talk about it in depth like Chris does. The guests this season have been awesome and I look forward each week to see who Chris, Jeff & Jakob are bringing on in the future!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurafr13
    United States10 months ago
  • Review of the man

    Listen, I’ve never heard the show (which I’ll remedy), HOWEVER I know the man behind it. Chris is one of the few REAL humans out there. He’s raw in the best way. He’s been genuinely brought to life by his faith, but he didn’t lose his authenticity. When he talks about recovery it comes from a deep and true place. He has eyes to see the divine in others brokenness and he takes people on a tour of their own lives pointing out the hope and restoration through his interviews. You want somethi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMMerrill
    United States10 months ago
  • I only listen because Chris is adorable

    He gets me going. I don’t know what else there is to say.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CoophausField
    United States10 months ago
  • Gets Better and Better

    Without offense to Jakob or Zoe, Chris Pondoff and Jeff Allen are putting out a high quality insightful, funny Podcast. Christian and God adjacent without being preachy or judgy which is a hard line to walk. The guests run the gamut of folks in active recovery and their honesty is instructive, sometimes deeply moving and often funny in a really generous and insightful way. This is for anyone who is interested in addiction and recovery and I cannot recommend strongly enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wantonbecker
    United States10 months ago

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Ignoring Red Flags Since 1999 with Angie Isam
Q: What was the turning point that helped you stabilize and rebuild your life?
Engaging with sober living and treatment supports, the involvement of caring family members, and eventually securing steady work and custody arrangements for her daughter.
Competing Against Bipolar with Michael Wellington
Q: How did gratitude journaling influence your mental health routine?
Starting a gratitude journal during the COVID period and committing to it daily transformed his outlook, providing a tangible way to shift focus from scarcity to abundance and gradually improve mood and resilience.
Competing Against Bipolar with Michael Wellington
Q: What was the turning point that helped you commit to treatment and daily medication?
The pivotal moment came during the long hospital stay and the support from friends who visited and said they wanted to stay in his life only if he took his meds consistently, which reinforced the importance of routine and accountability.
From Train Wreck to Captain Courage with George Hansford
Q: What would you tell someone about resentment?
It leads to drinking and relapse, and it's crucial to address it.
From Train Wreck to Captain Courage with George Hansford
Q: Did you ever have a fear of you wouldn't want to boat again? Or you couldn't boat sober?
I don't think I had that fear because I knew I could do it.

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What is Pondoff's Anonymous about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on unfiltered discussions of addiction, recovery, trauma, and the messy work of getting better. Across episodes, listeners can expect candid storytelling, practical strategies for navigating relapse, and deep dives into community-based support, treatment paths, and the social dynamics surrounding recovery. The hosts mix humor with empathy to cover topics from peer-led programs and sober living to family impacts, stigma, and advocacy. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on accountability, real-world pathways to long-term sobriety, and a culture of honesty that aims to help both individuals and their communities move forward.

A standout aspect is the blend of personal journeys with system-level discussions and resource-fo... more

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7. Cole Shea
8. Tony Martin

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