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Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories

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Mental Health
Recovery
Alcoholism
Addiction Recovery
Alcohol Addiction
Sobriety
Addiction
Alcohol
Childhood Trauma
Community Support
12-Step Recovery
Eating Disorders
Grief
Postpartum Depression
12-Step Program
Sober Living
Heroin
Anxiety
ADHD
Family Support

Explore powerful, real-life mental health and addiction recovery stories in authentic, engaging conversations. Each episode spotlights relatable journeys shared by influential voices—from struggles and setbacks to moments of resilience, hope, and healing. This podcast is a safe, supportive space where vulnerability is celebrated, connections flourish, and listeners find reassurance that lasting re... more

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Latest Episodes

Michelle Chubb shares her powerful story of overcoming alcohol, Molly, and cocaine dependency through Indigenous cultural reconnection and motherhood.

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America’s Next Top Model winner India Gants reveals her raw struggle with severe alcohol dependency, toxic relationships, and her path to sobriety. 

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In this deeply vulnerable episode of Recoverycast, musician and creator Honestav (Avrey Freeman) opens up about growing up in a household deeply impacted by parental substance use disorder involving meth, prescription pills, and alcohol. He candidly ... more

In this powerful episode of Recoverycast, Jenna Foster shares her journey from childhood trauma and prescription drug misuse to lasting sobriety. Growing up as the child of a mother battling severe alcoholism, Jenna learned early on to suppress her e... more

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Casey Johnson
Reality TV figure known for F Boy Island; sobriety advocate
Former F Boy Island cast member, sobriety advocate
Episode: Casey Johnson | F Boy Island, Alcohol Abuse, & Sobriety Recovery
Ripley Coop
Public relations graduate who chose to hard launch her recovery journey at 19
Independent/Self-advocate for youth recovery
Episode: Ripley Coope | Binge Drinking, Severe Anxiety, & Choosing Sobriety at 19
David Millar
Elite ultra runner, neurosurgery-bound med student, recovery advocate
Independent; medical student/athlete
Episode: David Millar | From Cocaine, Adderall, & Alcohol Addiction to Elite Ultra Runner & Med Student
Maggie Eats
Culinary mastermind and recovery advocate known for sharing her sobriety journey
Independent creator (Maggie Eats)
Episode: Maggie Eats | Adderall Misuse, Alcohol Dependence & The Path to Radical Honesty
Justin Krompier
Photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller catching the recovery narrative
Independent artist
Episode: Justin Krompier | Heroin, ADHD Stimulants, & The Sacred Mosaic of Recovery
Lacey Spence
Online creator whose transparent storytelling on addiction and recovery
Independent creator
Episode: Lacey Spence | Overcoming Opioid Addiction, Prison, & Restoring Her Family
Riley Whelan
Returning guest discussing three years of sobriety and emotional sobriety
Recoverycast / Recovery.com
Episode: Riley Whelan Returns | Alcoholism, Relapse & the Path to Emotional Sobriety
Samuel Harness
Soulful singer-songwriter; adoptee; in long-term recovery
Episode: Samuel Harness | The Voice, Acid, & Fatherhood-Driven Sobriety
David Manheim
Creator of the Dopey podcast, recovery advocate and former MTV/TV production figure
Dopey podcast
Episode: David Manheim | Heroin Recovery, Grief, & Building the Dopey Nation

Host

Brittany Baynard
Host of Recoverycast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Worth the listen!!

    Literally so inspiring. I’m not going through addiction, but I am having a hard time mentally. I still find this content relatable, and I appreciate the community aspect.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rebeccacoutcher
    United Statesa month ago
  • Real stories

    Nothing inspires me more than real stories of recovery. This podcast puts flesh and bone on the theoretical. Host is great too! Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerrydrum
    United States2 months ago
  • Beautiful & Vulnerable

    Such an amazing podcast. Giving insight on the realities of people struggling with addiction and mental health. It helps people feel seen and helps loved ones better understand the people in their lives who may be struggling.

    Side note, the host is a comforting, intelligent, powerhouse. Brittani is such a force and she really gives people the space to be open and honest about their experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KindTrash
    United States2 months ago
  • Hope core

    Love how these stories center on hope and the good stuff. I feel better after listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lottiemoonpug
    United States2 months ago
  • Great collection of stories!

    Recoverycast is one of those rare podcasts that feels like it was made specifically for you. Whether you're in the early days of recovery or years down the road, every episode delivers something real — honest conversations, hard-won insights, and the kind of hope that doesn't feel forced or hollow.

    What sets it apart is the authenticity. The hosts don't sugarcoat the struggle, and the guests speak from genuine experience. You'll hear stories that resonate deeply and practical perspectives that ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dillonmcc32
    United States2 months ago

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Ripley Coope | Binge Drinking, Severe Anxiety, & Choosing Sobriety at 19
Q: When did you realize your drinking had become a problem?
She gradually recognized it during college after a campus arrest and a series of escalating behaviors, but she didn't truly accept being an alcoholic until later in treatment.
Ripley Coope | Binge Drinking, Severe Anxiety, & Choosing Sobriety at 19
Q: What was your first experience with alcohol like and how did it progress through high school?
Ripley describes growing up with access to alcohol, experimenting around 13, and later developing a pattern of daily drinking in high school and then college, which escalated into morning drinking and severe consequences.
Lucas Curtin | Grief & Loss, Alcohol Addiction, & The Power of Friendship
Q: What day did you decide to quit drinking?
October 19th, 2024, after recognizing that the crash of self-hate and the pull of alcohol could no longer govern my life, and that I could exist without drinking.
Sam Miller | From Tarp Living to Nationally Touring Recovery Comedian
Q: What are the first few steps that you took when you decided to get sober?
I got involved with a group, but I didn't just get involved; I got engaged. I was doing service and making friends.
Sam Miller | From Tarp Living to Nationally Touring Recovery Comedian
Q: What does a day look like for you outside of like you graduate high school, you're in the world?
There's a lot of different phases. You could say like street, home with mom, rehab, jail, job, or homeless.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on real, personal recovery journeys from a diverse set of guests including performers, athletes, writers, and activists. Conversations explore cycles of use, moments of clarity, rehab experiences, and the practical steps that sustain sobriety, mental health, and a meaningful life. A recurring strength lies in balancing raw vulnerability with actionable insight, often tying recovery to creativity, community, and advocacy. The duo hosts create a warm, nonjudgmental space that invites honesty, making it helpful for listeners seeking hope, understanding, or guidance on recovery and wellness.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Casey Johnson
2. Ripley Coop
3. David Millar
4. Maggie Eats
5. Justin Krompier
6. Lacey Spence
7. Riley Whelan
8. Samuel Harness

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