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CCAR
Addiction
Addiction Recovery
Gambling
Connecticut
Alcoholics Anonymous
Recovery Community Organizations
Kratom
Opioid Addiction
Holiday Sober Hotline
Auto Brewery Syndrome
Fentanyl
Luis Flores
Gambling Disorder
Education
Chemsex
Sobriety
Breathwork
Trauma

A podcast from one of the nation's original Recovery Community Organizations - CCAR. CCAR envisions a world where the power, hope, and healing of Recovery from addiction is thoroughly understood and embraced. We invite guests from all areas of the Recovery Movement to explore the concept of recovery with us, share their stories, and have real discussions that move us toward that world which we env... more

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In this episode of the Recovery Matters Podcast, Stacy speaks with Stephanie Hazard, recovery coach, author, and person in long-term recovery, about her upcoming book Making Sobriety Stick.

Stephanie shares how recovery coaching became a powerful pa... more

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In Part II of this conversation, Phil Valentine reflects on what recovery looks like after retirement, after leadership, and after life changes the rhythm you once knew.

After decades in recovery and years of leading CCAR, Phil shares how returning ... more

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After 25 years leading one of the most impactful recovery organizations, Phil Valentine made the decision to step away… but what came next wasn’t clarity, it was uncertainty.

In Part One of this conversation, Phil opens up about what it really feels... more

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She thought she was going on a date.

Instead, he took her to her first NA meeting—and that moment changed everything.

After years of heavy drinking, drug use, and a near-fatal overdose, Katerina knew she needed to stop… but had no idea how. What st... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Valentine
Recovery advocate with a long association to CCAR
CCAR (Rhode Island)
Episode: 38 Years in Recovery and Still Learning How to Stay Connected: Phil Valentine Returns (Part 2)
Margaret Lloyd Seger
Associate professor at the Department of Population Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine; long-term recovery advocate and PhD.
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Episode: “If It Kept Working… I’d Still Be Using” | From Addiction to PhD
Andrew Grazen
Author in recovery; former opiate addict
Author; recovery advocate
Episode: I lost my gratitude. I stopped doing the things that kept me clean — and I relapsed
Ryan Fitch
Guest who shares a detailed recovery story and current life in recovery
Recovery Matters / CCAR community member
Episode: Numbing the Pain: Unfinished Grief and Recovery
Luis Flores
Author, recovery advocate
Author of Don't Judge Me
Episode: From the Streets to Barnes & Noble: How Addiction Led to Recovery and Purpose
Matt Check
Musician and author sharing his recovery story
Independent artist
Episode: I Woke Up on an Old Wooden Floor—and Finally Faced My Addiction
Meghan Blanchette
Speaker, recovery coach, board chairwoman of InterCommunity (formerly)
InterCommunity (formerly), fiercelymeghan LLC
Episode: Resetting My Sobriety Date Was the Hardest Thing I’ve Done
Ian Fee
Author, recovery advocate
Author of Wild Ride to Sobriety
Episode: Wild Ride To Sobriety: A Transformation from Drunken Oblivion to Profound Clarity
Victor Reynolds
Recovery advocate sharing his lifetime of experiences with addiction, crime, incarceration, and recovery
Recovery advocate, former inmate
Episode: 3 Deaths. 1 Miracle. A Recovery Story You Need to Hear

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Very informative- Thank you

    I was introduced to your podcast when I took a CEU class a few months ago. Episode 91 •Jordan Goldberg, a recovery support specialist, talks harm reduction and medicated-assisted treatment• was FANTASTIC! I shared with my entire team at work. Thank you for all the work y’all do. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KJoeSon87
    United States4 years ago
  • Wow! Amazing 🙌

    Recovery Matters is real, honest and provides hope!

    Making recovery visable, showing multiple pathways, a place where you may realise you are not alone; that there is hope and help available.

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naetha
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Insightful and Inspirational

    Refreshing to hear such honesty and sincerity in their story. Very inspirational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rickdiddy
    United States5 years ago

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Honest storytelling provides hope and diverse recovery pathways.
Informative content helps teams understand real-world recovery work.
Genuine, inspirational conversations make difficult topics approachable.

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He Wanted to Help Others with Addiction—Before Starting His Own Recovery
Q: If you had to get, so if somebody in their first 24 hours of recovery walked into this room, what is a piece of advice or support that you would give to them?
Remind them they are worth it, loved, and not alone; encourage them to seek support, stay connected, and allow others to meet them where they are, while they work on their own recovery pathway.
How Gambling and Alcohol Nearly Cost Him Everything: A Dual Recovery Story
Q: What's the best piece of advice for someone in their first 24 hours of recovery?
Lead with your lived experience to establish trust and hope, listen more than you speak, offer practical options for support, and help the caller feel connected and understood so they're motivated to engage with treatment.
How Gambling and Alcohol Nearly Cost Him Everything: A Dual Recovery Story
Q: What does the problem gambling helpline experience look like for someone calling it for the first time?
The helpline is staffed mostly by people with lived experience, offering a listening ear, information about local services, and guidance on next steps, while tracking and coordinating referrals to ensure the caller isn't lost in the system.
The Chemsex Survivor Empowering LGBTQIA+ Recovery
Q: With our guest, you wanna introduce yourself?
Ben introduces himself as a UK-based person in recovery, sharing his background and how he arrived at this conversation about recovery, chemsex, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Facing 65 Counts—Burglaries, Larcenies, Possession—He Committed To Sobriety
Q: What was the turning point that started your path to recovery?
A sequence of consequences—legal trouble, a jail-based exposure to AA, inpatient treatment at CVH, and a deliberate choice to engage with mentors and a 12-step framework—began shifting the trajectory from active use toward recovery.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Recovery Matters! Podcast

What is Recovery Matters! Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on recovery from addiction through personal stories, community-based resources, and leadership within recovery organizations. Episodes often feature recovery advocates, educators, family members, and individuals sharing firsthand experiences—covering topics like trauma healing, multiple pathways to recovery, sponsorship, and the importance of connection and service. Noteworthy angles include leadership shifts in recovery nonprofits, community-based supports, and practical tools (breathwork, peer support) that listeners can apply in their own journeys. The format tends to blend intimate storytelling with actionable insights for families, professionals, and people in or seeking recovery, making it valuable for listeners who ... more

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2. Margaret Lloyd Seger
3. Andrew Grazen
4. Ryan Fitch
5. Luis Flores
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7. Meghan Blanchette
8. Ian Fee

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