Recover Outloud Podcast

Sean Young
  • 5.0 (2)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Recover Outloud is a space for honest conversations about recovery, healing, and rebuilding life without labels or performative positivity. Hosted by Sean Young, the channel explores sobriety, addiction, trauma, mental health, and personal accountability through real stories and lived experience. No preaching. No gurus. Just unfiltered dialogue, practical insight, and growth, said out loud.

  1. Recover Outloud: Episode 123: Healing After Traumatic Brain Injury

    3D AGO

    Recover Outloud: Episode 123: Healing After Traumatic Brain Injury

    In this episode, Sean sits down with Daniel Gospodarek, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in men’s mental health and trauma, to explore both his professional work and his deeply personal recovery journey. Daniel opens up about surviving a traumatic brain injury at just 17 years old, waking from a coma to a life marked by brain fog, emotional dysregulation, rage, exhaustion, and the long, lonely road of relearning how to function in a body and mind that no longer felt familiar. Daniel shares what recovery truly looked like: months of ICU care, speech and physical therapy, crushing fatigue, sensory overload, and the emotional toll of realizing that life wouldn’t simply “go back to normal.” Through grit, patience, and an unwillingness to give up, he rebuilt himself piece by piece graduating with his class, redefining his future after military service was no longer an option, and eventually finding purpose in helping others heal. The conversation expands into men’s mental health, trauma, and why so many men suffer in silence. Daniel explains how trauma shrinks our lives, how anger and numbness become survival tools, and why therapies like EMDR and somatic experiencing can help reconnect men to their bodies, emotions, and sense of vitality. Together, Sean and Daniel explore the importance of flexibility, learning when to stay guarded and when to soften so men can show up more fully for their families, relationships, and themselves.This episode is a reminder that healing is not about erasing the past, but about learning how to regulate, reconnect, and reclaim life after adversity. Daniel’s story stands as proof that even after profound trauma, it’s possible to build meaning, purpose, and a life rooted in presence. This is Recover Outloud at its core honest stories, deep healing, and the courage to live, feel, and heal out loud.

    41 min
  2. Recover Outloud: Episode 122: Sitting in the Hallway

    FEB 18

    Recover Outloud: Episode 122: Sitting in the Hallway

    Joshua continues his journey by unpacking the unraveling of his identity after losing his music scholarship, the descent into full-blown meth addiction, and what it was like growing up in relentless chaos where manipulation, abuse, and dysfunction were normalized. He speaks candidly about how addiction reshaped his sense of reality, blurred the line between normal and abnormal, and led him into isolation, violence, and moments where he no longer wanted to live. This episode doesn’t shy away from the darkest chapters; homelessness, breaking into houses to survive, a failed suicide attempt, and the moment Joshua finally cried out for help without knowing what would come next. What followed wasn’t an instant redemption, but a slow, resistant, and deeply human process of healing inside a long-term recovery program where connection, conversation, and simply being seen became the medicine. Joshua shares how sitting in hallways with other broken people taught him how to feel again, how contentment arrived quietly while cleaning bathrooms, and how recovery eventually opened doors he never planned to walk through becoming a counselor, prison chaplain, and advocate for meeting people where they are. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is not linear, recovery looks different for everyone, and even the most painful parts of our story can become the very things that shape who we are meant to be. This is Part 2 not just of a story but of a life reclaimed, out loud.

    52 min
  3. Recover Outloud: Episode 121: Laughing Through the Healing

    FEB 11

    Recover Outloud: Episode 121: Laughing Through the Healing

    In this deeply honest conversation, Sean sits down with Sam Ghanem, entrepreneur, comedian, mindset coach, and person in recovery to unpack a life shaped by early trauma, relentless self-expectation, and years of silently carrying pain behind a polished exterior. Sam shares what it was like growing up in an abusive household, leaving home at a young age, and learning how to survive by performing, achieving, and serving others while slowly losing connection with herself. Sam opens up about how addiction didn’t look the way people expect it to. It showed up as networking events, drink tickets, high performance, late nights, and the illusion of being “functional.” As success and chaos collided, alcohol became a way to numb emotional depth, silence intuition, and keep moving forward without ever slowing down long enough to feel. Eventually, the cost became undeniable financial collapse, physical illness, spiritual exhaustion, and a moment where staying alive required one last, conscious choice. What makes this episode especially powerful is Sam’s perspective on recovery. She speaks candidly about unconventional healing, spiritual intervention, and how comedy became a lifeline not just as an art form, but as a mirror. Through humor, storytelling, and community, Sam found a way to process trauma, measure her healing in real time, and reconnect with parts of herself that had been buried for decades. Together, Sean and Sam explore what it means to live in the light, challenge stigma around addiction, and redefine recovery as presence, honesty, and alignment. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to look broken to be struggling, that there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing, and that your life can change the moment you decide to stop running from yourself. This is a conversation about courage, self-reclamation, and learning how to truly live out loud.

    53 min
  4. Recover Outloud: Episode 120: From Survival to Self

    FEB 4

    Recover Outloud: Episode 120: From Survival to Self

    In this episode, Sean is joined by Jayme Ethridge, whose journey through addiction is inseparable from years of trauma, domestic violence, homelessness, and the quiet erosion of self-worth. Jayme doesn’t tell her story to shock she tells it to tell the truth. A truth about how addiction rarely begins with drugs, but with pain, silence, and learning to accept harm as normal. Jayme reflects on growing up around dysfunction, surviving abusive relationships, and how the need to numb emotional pain slowly turned into full-blown meth addiction. She speaks candidly about the illusion of control, the rationalizations we tell ourselves to survive another day, and how addiction gradually takes everything identity, safety, motherhood, and hope until there’s almost nothing left. But this episode is not just about how far things fell. It’s about the moments that changed everything: being homeless, standing at the edge of giving up entirely, and the unexpected lifelines that appeared when she was finally willing to stop running. Jayme shares how recovery didn’t arrive as a miracle, but as a series of uncomfortable choices accepting help, sitting with pain, rebuilding trust, and learning how to live without chaos. Together, Sean and Jayme explore the ripple effect of recovery, the responsibility that comes with telling your story, and why living “out loud” can be the difference between isolation and connection. They discuss motherhood after addiction, the weight of guilt, the slow rebuilding of relationships, and how healing becomes possible when honesty replaces shame. This episode is for anyone who feels trapped by their past, overwhelmed by their mistakes, or convinced they’ve gone too far to come back. Jayme’s story is proof that even after rock bottom, there is still room for growth, purpose, and a future built on truth rather than survival. This is Recover Outloud at its core real stories, real healing, and the reminder that hope doesn’t disappear just because things get dark.

    1h 22m
  5. Recover Outloud: Episode 119: Wrestling With Survival, Purpose, and PTSD

    JAN 28

    Recover Outloud: Episode 119: Wrestling With Survival, Purpose, and PTSD

    In this deeply raw and honest episode of Recover Outloud, Sean sits down with John Devine, an Army veteran and professional wrestler, to unpack the long, complicated road from combat to civilian life—and what it takes to survive it. John shares his journey growing up in a multi-generational military family, serving as a combat engineer in Afghanistan, witnessing civilian casualties that still haunt him, and navigating the mental health collapse that followed his transition out of the Army. He opens up about PTSD, the failures of the military-to-civilian transition process, the fear and isolation many veterans face, and how professional wrestling became the outlet that ultimately saved his life. This episode explores: Combat trauma and the unseen weight of civilian casualtiesThe brutal reality of transitioning out of the militaryPTSD, survival mode, and living on the edgeThe VA system, entitlement guilt, and asking for helpFinding purpose after serviceHow wrestling became a lifeline, not just a careerThis is a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, fatherhood, and refusing to give up—even after a heart attack, medical retirement, and years of silent struggle. It’s a reminder that recovery doesn’t always look like sobriety alone—sometimes it looks like finding the thing that keeps you alive. Listener discretion advised. If you’re struggling, especially as a veteran, you are not alone—and there is a way forward. To connect with John: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnthedivine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdevine1985

    1h 25m
  6. Recover Outloud: Episode 118: It Was Never About the Alcohol

    JAN 21

    Recover Outloud: Episode 118: It Was Never About the Alcohol

    In this powerful episode of Recover Outloud, Sean sits down with Dr. Robb Kelly, a neuroscientist, behavioral specialist, and recovered alcoholic, to dismantle one of the biggest myths in recovery: that addiction is about the substance. Dr. Rob shares his journey from childhood trauma, homelessness, and repeated near-death experiences to becoming a global authority on addiction, alcoholism, and brain-based healing. Together, they dive deep into the neuroscience of alcoholism, the role of the hypothalamus, why willpower fails, and how trauma, not alcohol, is the true driver of relapse. This episode explores: Why alcoholism is fundamentally different from addictionHow childhood trauma rewires the brainWhy “just stop drinking” doesn’t workThe placebo effect of alcohol and craving reliefThe failures of one-size-fits-all recovery modelsHolistic, brain-based approaches to lasting healingThis is a raw, unfiltered conversation about identity, responsibility, personal power, and what it actually takes to heal—not manage—alcoholism. Challenging, provocative, and deeply honest, this episode invites listeners to rethink everything they’ve been told about recovery. Listener discretion advised. If you’re struggling, know this: it was never about the alcohol, and there is a way forward. To Connect with Dr Robb: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrobb.kelly.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobbkelly Web: https://robbkelly.com/

    1h 21m
  7. Recover Outloud: Episode 117: Loving the Ridiculous Parts of Yourself

    JAN 14

    Recover Outloud: Episode 117: Loving the Ridiculous Parts of Yourself

    In this episode of Recover Outloud, Sean sits down with Julie May, founder and host of The Ridiculously You Podcast, for a deeply human conversation about addiction, mental health, identity, and learning how to love yourself without conditions. Julie shares her journey through perfectionism, food addiction, suicidal ideation, toxic relationships, and the hidden pressure of appearing “put together” while silently falling apart. Together, they explore how addiction isn’t limited to drugs or alcohol, how trauma and stress live in the body, and why healing often starts with radical self-acceptance rather than shame. This episode dives into: Addiction beyond substances, including food, habits, and control The danger of wearing masks while suffering internally How stress, trauma, and perfectionism fuel mental health struggles The connection between nutrition, inflammation, and brain health Boundaries, nervous system regulation, and conscious behavior change Why connection—not perfection—is the antidote to addiction This is a conversation about choosing life in moments when everything feels unbearable, honoring the body as part of recovery, and finding joy by embracing even the “ridiculous” parts of who you are. Listener discretion advised. If you’re struggling, you are not alone—and healing doesn’t require you to become someone else. To connect with Julie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julie.may.524 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridiculouslyyou Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@RidiculouslyYou⁩  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MNsP8bWZdZsWtrOpEaEJh?si=3f0f6e8c14744b09

    53 min
  8. Recover Outloud: Episode 116: Recovery Without Labels

    JAN 7

    Recover Outloud: Episode 116: Recovery Without Labels

    In this episode of Recover Outloud, Sean sits down with Jasmine Bootle, host of Everybody’s Addicted, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction, recovery, and the damage caused by rigid labels and one-size-fits-all solutions. Jasmine shares her lived experience with alcohol and opioid addiction, growing up under crushing perfectionism, surviving trauma, navigating grief, homelessness, and finding stability through Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Together, Sean and Jasmine unpack why traditional recovery models don’t work for everyone, how stigma keeps people sick, and why healing requires compassion, education, and multiple pathways—not judgment. This episode dives deep into: Why labels like “alcoholic” can be harmful instead of healing The reality of MAT, Suboxone, and harm reduction How trauma, perfectionism, and family dynamics fuel addiction The gaps in healthcare, recovery education, and overdose prevention Why recovery is about what you’re doing now, not who you used to be This is an honest, human conversation about survival, resilience, and redefining recovery on your own terms. No glamorization. No shame. Just truth, empathy, and hope. Listener discretion advised. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone—and there are more paths to healing than you’ve been told.

    40 min
See All (161)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Recover Outloud is a space for honest conversations about recovery, healing, and rebuilding life without labels or performative positivity. Hosted by Sean Young, the channel explores sobriety, addiction, trauma, mental health, and personal accountability through real stories and lived experience. No preaching. No gurus. Just unfiltered dialogue, practical insight, and growth, said out loud.

Information

  • Creator
    Sean Young
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sean Young
  • Show Website
    Recover Outloud Podcast