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SMART Recovery® Podcast

SMART Recovery
Mental Health
Addiction Recovery
Addiction
Smart Recovery
Substance Use Disorder
Recovery
Problem Gambling
Mindfulness
Sophros Recovery
CBT
DBT
Shame
Self-Improvement
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Financial Education
Trauma
Veterans Affairs
Behavioral Health
Moneystack
National Recovery Month

SMART Recovery® Podcast, a library of talks on addiction from the leading self-empowering peer support recovery group in the world. Enjoy entertaining, thought-provoking discussion with experts in the field of science-based addiction treatment and recovery. SMART Recovery provides services for those overcoming addictions of all types.

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Latest Episodes

The range of recovery support has been expanding rapidly at the intersection of an individual's personal experience and the larger world of AI recovery companions. To catch up with the latest trends and impact we welcomed Alex Weber of OpenRecovery, ... more

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual campaign aimed at increasing awareness of gambling-related risks, reducing stigma, and promoting prevention and supportive help. This episode features two guests: Kitty Martz, the Executiv... more

Karen Bernetti is founder of Mindful Family Recovery, an organization dedicated to family recovery coaching, workshops, and building a supportive community for family and friends of those sturggling with addictive behaviors. She is also a SMART Recov... more

Joel Walkowski facilitates SMART meetings in New York city, and is a huge proponent of using the practical tools that SMART provides as an effective way to navigate the stages of change in recovery. He unabashedly credits SMART with adding an incredi... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Weber
Co-founder and head of partnerships for OpenRecovery
OpenRecovery
Episode: A Brave New World of AI Recovery
Kitty Martz
Executive Director, Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery
Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery
Episode: Considering Problem Gambling
Brian Ward
Board President, Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery
Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery
Episode: Considering Problem Gambling
Karen Bernetti
SMART Recovery Family & Friends meeting facilitator and a family recovery coach
SMART Recovery
Episode: Helping Family & Friends in Recovery
Joel Walkowski
SMART facilitator and author of the book "Honolulu Blues"
Episode: SMART Tools Changed My Life with Joel Walkowski
Jeff Jones
Licensed professional counselor and founder of the Family Recovery Solution
Family Recovery Solution
Episode: All in the Family Recovery
Rick Kuplinski
SMART facilitator in Henderson, Nevada, and a volunteer support coordinator for the state of Nevada
SMART Recovery
Episode: Supercharge Your Recovery with Rick Kuplinski
Dr. Sarah Zemore
Senior Scientist at the Alcohol Research Group with a focus on substance use research.
Alcohol Research Group
Episode: Talking Research with Dr. Sarah Zemore and Pete Rubinas
Pete Rubinas
Executive Director of SMART Recovery USA.
SMART Recovery USA
Episode: Talking Research with Dr. Sarah Zemore and Pete Rubinas

Host

Luke Frazier
Host of SMART Recovery Podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Thank you SMART

    Great talks! Love SMART Recovery tools! Some edits left in the Podcast here and there. (The WIFI restarts) An app like StreamYard or something that records to each guests computer locally is good for dropped signals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SWISH33333
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing !

    Just discovered smart recovery. I got out of rehab two weeks ago and heard about it! Really great insight each and every episode !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tkraft701
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this

    Nice to have to remainer why u are sober

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cna betsy
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the podcast

    I like this podcast because of the thoughtful careful moderation of any guests and the nice tone without reference to higher powers. The variety is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    galflorida
    United States5 years ago
  • Audio quality lacking

    I would love to listen to the podcast but the audio quality is pretty bad and makes it difficult to follow at times.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    IkaFrzn
    United States5 years ago

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A Brave New World of AI Recovery
Q: What privacy considerations should people know about OpenRecovery, and is privacy a barrier to adoption?
Alex discusses HIPAA compliance, the emphasis on user autonomy and opt-in design, and the commitment not to sell data or run ads. He notes that tools can be used anonymously and that the platform aims to balance helpful data collection with safeguarding users' privacy, highlighting the ongoing need for safeguards as technology evolves.
A Brave New World of AI Recovery
Q: Tell me a little about your professional background and the path you took to OpenRecovery.
Alex describes a background in habit formation, executive coaching, and a long history with leadership development. He explains how personal recovery experiences and witnessing the limitations of traditional approaches led him to build OpenRecovery with a focus on accessibility, practical AI tools, and multiple recovery pathways.
SMART Tools Changed My Life with Joel Walkowski
Q: What do you hope people get from this book, from reading it and learning your story?
Joel emphasizes the authenticity of recovery and how rationalizing behaviors can serve individuals, sharing his journey as an inspiration for others.
SMART Tools Changed My Life with Joel Walkowski
Q: Can you tell us about how those struggles came to be in your life?
Joel describes his childhood with ADD and how he was prescribed Adderall at a young age, leading to a dependency on substances in pursuit of validation and achievement.
Talking Research with Dr. Sarah Zemore and Pete Rubinas
Q: How do you look at the PAL study and its impact on SMART Recovery?
Pete Rubinas discusses that research is crucial for guiding SMART Recovery's programming and emphasizes the need for more data on SMART Recovery's effectiveness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SMART Recovery® Podcast

What is SMART Recovery® Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show assembles a wide range of voices from the addiction recovery space, emphasizing science-based, self-empowered approaches and peer support. Episodes frequently explore family involvement, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and policy impacts on recovery, often through guest-led conversations with researchers, clinicians, recovery coaches, and people with lived experience. A standout pattern is practical tools and strategies drawn from SMART Recovery principles, plus a steady focus on accessibility, diversity in recovery pathways, and community support as fuels for long-term change.

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Recent guests on SMART Recovery® Podcast include:

1. Alex Weber
2. Kitty Martz
3. Brian Ward
4. Karen Bernetti
5. Joel Walkowski
6. Jeff Jones
7. Rick Kuplinski
8. Dr. Sarah Zemore

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