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Recovery Demystified - Secular Addiction Recovery and Harm Reduction for Queers, Neurodivergent People, and Their Allies

Early Brunner
Mental Health
Recovery
Addiction
Addiction Recovery
Trauma
Grief
Community Support
Sobriety
Buddhism
Alcoholism
Substance Use
Substance Abuse
Homelessness
Harm Reduction
Family Dynamics
Substances
Suicide
Childhood Trauma
Nutrition
Kratom

Recovery Demystified is a secular, queer, and neurodivergent-friendly recovery podcast exploring addiction, sobriety, and harm reduction. We tell unheard stories to upend stigma surrounding recovery, provide practical tools, and tell stories about navigating life in the process of healing from addiction and trauma. We leave shame, dogma, and purity politics at the door. Each episode is created for... more

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Today we hear Mary's addiction recovery story. She grew up with both parents in recovery and doing direct care work for people in crisis with their alcohol addictions. A fierce inner critic ruled the landscape with fear and shame -- something that sh... more

In today's episode I talk about being queer, neurodivergent, AFAB, and living with religious trauma while trying to be involved in AA/12 Step programs. I discuss exactly how and why I felt worse after being involved in Alcoholics Anonymous, not bette... more

Today we hear Sierra's story. She talks about growing up with an addicted mother, and then being adopted into a strict religious family. She describes how these polar-opposite childhood traumas created a foundation of trauma and mental instability in... more

Recovery Resources is a series about skills and addiction recovery resources that actually help. Feeling lost? Tried everything? Buckle up, because this episode is going to introduce an idea that will set you free.

Today Early talks about their mos... more

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Sierra Jeans
Advocate for harm reduction; works with End Overdose
End Overdose
Episode: Story #38: Sierra - Adopted and Raised in a Cult, BPD, and Losing a Someone to Addiction
Average Joey
Traveling musician, zine writer and poet
Independent artist | Average Joey
Episode: Story #34: Joey Part 1 - (New Intro) Punk Rock & Harm Repair, Alcohol Addiction and How We Can Do Better
Jakob Schaefer
Session and touring musician, primarily with The Black Legacy Project (Atlanta)
The Black Legacy Project
Episode: Replay: Story #6: Jakob - Weed Addiction, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis in the ER, & Raw Dogging the Shit Out of Life
Sara Hyatt
Friend of the host, 이야기의 게스트; person sharing a firsthand recovery journey
Individual (guest)
Episode: Replay: Story #2: Sara - From Meth in a Lightbulb at Age 15 to Spontaneous Sobriety
Amber Hollingsworth
Addiction specialist and licensed mental health counselor with a popular YouTube channel called Put the Shovel Down.
Put the Shovel Down
Episode: RR #23: You're "Helping" Your Loved Ones All Wrong: Addiction in Families with Amber Hollingsworth
Danny Malone
Songwriter from Austin, Texas
Episode: Story #26: Danny - LSD at Age 11, IV Meth and Heroin Use, and Unlocking Healing With Ibogaine
Kelly Anderson
A person in recovery who shares her experiences with addiction and drug court.
Episode: Story #25: Kelly - "It's Called Blow, Not Save" Cocaine Addiction From Party Girl to Drug Court
Emily Triplett
Storyteller sharing her experiences with addiction and recovery
Episode: Story #23: Emily - An Utterly Chaotic Childhood, Self-Medicating With Substances, and Beginning to Question It All
Samar Kargbo
Host of the Sort of Sure Podcast and advocate for individuals dealing with imposter syndrome.
Sort of Sure Podcast
Episode: RR #12: Imposter Syndrome & Negative Self-Talk on "Sort of Sure" Podcast with Samar Kargbo

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Early Brunner
Host of Recovery Demystified, sharing insights from a unique, inclusive perspective. Early focuses on fostering recovery through compassion and community support, often centering on neurodivergent and queer experiences.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • For a Weirdo Like Me

    Early brings a compassionate heart to asking hard questions around substance use & its impacts. A wide range of knowledge about, & techniques for, working toward recovery are shared in an approachable & judgement free way. This podcast is opening up my thinking around addiction, mental health issues & other complexities of being human. As someone who has been in various stages of addiction & recovery from teenage to midlife, I’m deeply grateful to Early & their guests for opening up new lines of... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Secret Location
    United Statesa month ago
  • happy to find rd podcast

    great secular non religious addiction recovery podcast

    good book recommendations and great interviews that go deep

    please put book and resource titles in the shownotes

    big fan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kboy2408
    United Statesa month ago
  • Refreshing perspective’s

    I’m incredibly grateful to have found this podcast recently, I feel at home here. I’m flying through these episodes.. Thanks Early, the guests and all those that make this show so special! ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deggie134
    United States2 months ago
  • Highly Recommended Podcast!

    Really loved this episode with Amber and Early! They break down why we sometimes end up looking like the “bad guy” to our addicted loved ones, even when we’re just trying to help. Their explanations were super clear and honestly made so much sense. Definitely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlene.CF
    United Arab Emirates5 months ago
  • An Enlightening Listen!

    While some of these episodes have some triggers, I would say that this show is very insightful and diverse. These interviews are of real people who share their lived experiences and Early does a great job at asking questions without judgement. If you are in recovery or just curious about sobriety and need some inspiration, you’re in the right place!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vine Zuela
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the compassionate approach and inclusive narratives, highlighting a significant emphasis on personal stories that challenge stigma.
The content is described as insightful and thought-provoking, often resonating deeply with individuals navigating their own recovery journeys.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Story #37: Jacob - How Anxiety, AuDHD, and Chronic Pain Lead to Addiction, And How Music Brought Him Back
Q: What happened after introducing yourself and starting the interview?
Jacob explains his background as a musician, his early mental health diagnoses, and the progression from initial substance use to chronic pain and eventual addiction, leading to an intense recovery journey supported by Suboxone and therapy.
Story #36: Katy - Growing Up in a Meth House, Becoming Enlightened & Un-Enlightened, and an Easy Way to Quit Nicotine!
Q: Will you start by introducing yourself to the audience and share a bit about who you are and where you're at in your recovery?
Katy introduces herself, shares that she is 30, recently sober, pregnant, and discusses growing up in a low-income, unstable environment with meth exposure and family turmoil, leading to years of addiction and eventually a sober, mindful recovery path.
Story #35: Joey Part 2 - The Part of Recovery Nobody Talks About, Accountability & Sobriety After Causing Harm
Q: What does true accountability look like in your view, especially with someone who harmed another?
True accountability is ongoing, involves compassion, and may not always involve direct interaction with the harmed individual; it includes sharing resources, fostering community healing, and building systems that prevent harm while supporting growth.
Story #35: Joey Part 2 - The Part of Recovery Nobody Talks About, Accountability & Sobriety After Causing Harm
Q: When did you start examining the harm you caused and engaging in accountability work?
He discusses moving from personal coping to writing a zine on accountability, receiving critical feedback, and shifting toward abolitionist readings and transformative justice as frameworks for addressing harm.
Story #35: Joey Part 2 - The Part of Recovery Nobody Talks About, Accountability & Sobriety After Causing Harm
Q: How did you survive the early days of sobriety, especially with cravings and shame?
The guest describes leaning on a sober community, accountability partners, and a Harm Reduction Recovery Punks group, which provided a non-judgmental space to stay accountable and gradually reduce cravings. He emphasizes the importance of connection and support over punishment.

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Aimed at individuals seeking recovery from addiction through a secular and inclusive framework, content emphasizes the significance of personal stories and unique experiences, particularly from queer and neurodivergent perspectives. Noteworthy topics include mental health, trauma, coping strategies, and the journey through sobriety, often incorporating practical harm reduction tools and alternative recovery methods. This podcast sets itself apart by fostering an open dialogue free from stigma and judgment, providing a supportive community for listeners who may feel marginalized or left behind in traditional recovery narratives.

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Recent guests on Recovery Demystified include:

1. Sierra Jeans
2. Average Joey
3. Jakob Schaefer
4. Sara Hyatt
5. Amber Hollingsworth
6. Danny Malone
7. Kelly Anderson
8. Emily Triplett

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