Recovery Vow

Recovery Vow
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Recovery Vow is where real talk meets redemption. Every week, host Eric Kennedy dives into raw, unfiltered conversations about addiction, recovery, marriage, and family—with all the messy, beautiful in-between moments too. With a mix of hard truths, humor, and a faith-filled lens, this podcast explores the battles we face and the hope that keeps us going. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just navigating life’s curveballs, Recovery Vow is your honest companion for healing and growth.

  1. Oct 19

    The Anchor and the Adrift—A Marriage in Recovery | Chris & Katie Bowick's Story

    In this episode of the Recovery Vow Podcast with Eric Kennedy, Chris and Katie Bowick share their marriage story from both sides of addiction. As Chris's prescription opioid addiction escalated from prescription pills to street pills containing fentanyl, Katie found herself managing the money, medications, locations, and chaos surrounding his addiction until she realized she had lost herself in it too. Chris and Katie share what recovery required from each of them, the meaning behind their "Anchor and Adrift" framework, and how they began rebuilding their marriage after addiction. They also share about their book, Coloring Outside the Lines: A Love Story in the Gray of Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption, which tells their story from both perspectives and offers encouragement for couples navigating addiction and recovery together. You don’t have to navigate recovery alone. Join the Recovery Vow Collective community today at skool.com/recovery-vow. ABOUT RECOVERY VOW Recovery Vow exists to help individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and practical support through addiction and recovery. JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://recoveryvow.com 🤝 Recovery Vow Collective (Free!): https://www.skool.com/recovery-vow CONNECT WITH CHRIS & KATIE 🌎 Website: http://www.lovethroughthegray.com/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovethroughthegray 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovethroughthegray/ 📸 Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitkat.attack/ 📧  Email: hello@lovethroughthegray.com CONNECT WITH RECOVERY VOW 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveryVowPodcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryvow 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryvow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveryvow 📧 Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com BOOKS & RESOURCES 📘 Marriage After Addiction: https://a.co/d/06HGtfCx 📘 Loving Them Without Losing Us: https://a.co/d/0hHsJaqt ABOUT ERIC KENNEDY Eric Kennedy is the founder of Recovery Vow and the author of Marriage After Addiction and Loving Them Without Losing Us. Drawing from his own journey through addiction, recovery, and more than fifteen years of sobriety, Eric helps individuals and couples navigate the difficult work of rebuilding trust, strengthening relationships, and creating a healthier life after addiction. NEW EPISODES 🗓️ New episodes every other Monday. SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. ⭐ Rate and review the podcast. 💬 Follow and share Recovery Vow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast platform.

  2. Oct 5

    The Recovery Journey Behind The Cardinal's Promise | Rob Brizzi's Story

    In this episode of the Recovery Vow Podcast with Eric Kennedy, Rob Brizzi shares how changing his name and hiding parts of his past shaped his identity for years. He opens up about years of heavy drinking and prescription drug addiction, the successful career he built while struggling behind the scenes, and what finally led him to admit he needed help nearly two decades ago. Rob also shares about his stepfather, Lou, who continued to show up for him through some of his hardest seasons. After losing Lou, Rob began writing The Cardinal’s Promise, an upcoming memoir honoring the man who chose to be his father and the impact he had on Rob’s life. You don’t have to navigate recovery alone. Join the Recovery Vow Collective community today at skool.com/recovery-vow. ABOUT RECOVERY VOW Recovery Vow exists to help individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and practical support through addiction and recovery. JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://recoveryvow.com 🤝 Recovery Vow Collective (Free!): https://www.skool.com/recovery-vow CONNECT WITH ROB BRIZZI: 🌎 Website: thecardinalspromise.com 👍 Facebook: The Cardinal's Promise (author page) 💬 X: @RobBrizziAuthor 📸 Instagram: @thecardinalspromise CONNECT WITH RECOVERY VOW 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveryVowPodcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryvow 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryvow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveryvow 📧 Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com BOOKS & RESOURCES 📘 Marriage After Addiction: https://a.co/d/06HGtfCx 📘 Loving Them Without Losing Us: https://a.co/d/0hHsJaqt ABOUT ERIC KENNEDY Eric Kennedy is the founder of Recovery Vow and the author of Marriage After Addiction and Loving Them Without Losing Us. Drawing from his own journey through addiction, recovery, and more than fifteen years of sobriety, Eric helps individuals and couples navigate the difficult work of rebuilding trust, strengthening relationships, and creating a healthier life after addiction. NEW EPISODES 🗓️ New episodes every other Monday. SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. ⭐ Rate and review the podcast. 💬 Follow and share Recovery Vow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast platform.

  3. Sep 21

    His Own Addiction Led Him to Create the Quit Kit | Matt Von Boecklin's Story

    In this episode of the Recovery Vow Podcast with Eric Kennedy, Matt Von Boecklin shares how addiction found its way into his life while he was traveling the world, pursuing his career, and earning two master’s degrees. Matt opens up about the substance use he kept hidden, why even knowing better wasn’t enough to make him stop, and what he eventually learned about the way addiction affects the brain. His experience would ultimately change the direction of his life and lead him to create the "Quit Kit" to help others pursue sobriety. You don’t have to navigate recovery alone. Join the Recovery Vow Collective community today at skool.com/recovery-vow. ABOUT RECOVERY VOW Recovery Vow exists to help individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and practical support through addiction and recovery. JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://recoveryvow.com 🤝 Recovery Vow Collective (Free!): https://www.skool.com/recovery-vow CONNECT WITH MATT VON BOECKLIN 🌎 Website: https://tryquitkit.com/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583641569261 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryquitkit?utm_source=qr 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_quit_kit?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📧 Email: info@tryquitkit.com CONNECT WITH RECOVERY VOW 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveryVowPodcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryvow 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryvow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveryvow 📧 Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com BOOKS & RESOURCES 📘 Marriage After Addiction: https://a.co/d/06HGtfCx 📘 Loving Them Without Losing Us: Coming to Amazon September 22 ABOUT ERIC KENNEDY Eric Kennedy is the founder of Recovery Vow and the author of Marriage After Addiction and Loving Them Without Losing Us. Drawing from his own journey through addiction, recovery, and more than fifteen years of sobriety, Eric helps individuals and couples navigate the difficult work of rebuilding trust, strengthening relationships, and creating a healthier life after addiction. NEW EPISODES 🗓️ New episodes every other Monday. SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. ⭐ Rate and review the podcast. 💬 Follow and share Recovery Vow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast platform.

  4. Sep 7

    I Couldn't Change My Childhood, But I Could Change Hers | James Mathis' Story

    In this episode of the Recovery Vow Podcast with Eric Kennedy, James Mathis shares how years of hidden addiction took a toll on his marriage, his identity, and the kind of father he wanted to be. Growing up in a long line of alcoholism and without a relationship with his father, James carried more into adulthood than he realized. As addiction progressed, what began as an escape eventually became something he could no longer control or hide. Now two years sober, James reflects on what recovery has revealed about his past, the work of rebuilding trust, and his decision to show up differently for his wife and daughter. You don’t have to navigate recovery alone. Join the Recovery Vow Collective community today at skool.com/recovery-vow. ABOUT RECOVERY VOW Recovery Vow exists to help individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and practical support through addiction and recovery. JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://recoveryvow.com 🤝 Recovery Vow Collective (Free!): https://www.skool.com/recovery-vow CONNECT WITH RECOVERY VOW 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveryVowPodcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryvow 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryvow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveryvow 📧 Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com BOOKS & RESOURCES 📘 Marriage After Addiction: https://a.co/d/06HGtfCx 📘 Loving Them Without Losing Us: Coming to Amazon September 22 ABOUT ERIC KENNEDY Eric Kennedy is the founder of Recovery Vow and the author of Marriage After Addiction and Loving Them Without Losing Us. Drawing from his own journey through addiction, recovery, and more than fifteen years of sobriety, Eric helps individuals and couples navigate the difficult work of rebuilding trust, strengthening relationships, and creating a healthier life after addiction. NEW EPISODES 🗓️ New episodes every other Monday. SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. ⭐ Rate and review the podcast. 💬 Follow and share Recovery Vow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast platform.

  5. Aug 24

    Alcohol, Motherhood & Finding My Reason to Get Sober | Katie Garner's Story

    In this episode of the Recovery Vow Podcast with Eric Kennedy, Katie Garner shares her journey through addiction, motherhood, and finding her reason to get sober. Katie opens up about the desire for acceptance that followed her from a young age, how drinking became a way to cope, and the moments that ultimately forced her to look at the life she was living. Now in recovery, she reflects on motherhood, mental health, and discovering a reason to choose a different future. Katie's story is a reminder that understanding your "why" can become a powerful part of recovery. You don't have to navigate recovery alone. Join the Recovery Vow Collective community today at skool.com/recovery-vow. CONNECT WITH KATIE GARNER TikTok: @kate_garn  ABOUT RECOVERY VOW Recovery Vow exists to help individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and practical support through addiction and recovery. JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://recoveryvow.com 🤝 Recovery Vow Collective (Free!): https://www.skool.com/recovery-vow CONNECT WITH RECOVERY VOW 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveryVowPodcast 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryvow  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryvow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveryvow 📧 Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com  BOOKS & RESOURCES 📘 Marriage After Addiction: https://a.co/d/06HGtfCx 📘 Loving Them Without Losing Us: Coming to Amazon September 22 ABOUT ERIC KENNEDY Eric Kennedy is the founder of Recovery Vow and the author of Marriage After Addiction and Loving Them Without Losing Us. Drawing from his own journey through addiction, recovery, and more than fifteen years of sobriety, Eric helps individuals and couples navigate the difficult work of rebuilding trust, strengthening relationships, and creating a healthier life after addiction. NEW EPISODES 🗓️ New episodes every other Monday. SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. ⭐ Rate and review the podcast. 💬 Follow and share Recovery Vow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast platform.

  6. Aug 10

    I Wasn't Getting High Anymore. I Was Only Surviving. | Ryan Peel's Story

    By the time Ryan Peel realized how far his addiction had gone, getting high was no longer the goal. He was just trying not to get sick. In this episode with Eric Kennedy, Ryan shares how prescription pain pills became a hidden addiction that cost him nearly $1,400 a week. He reflects on the grief and injuries that led him there, the ultimatum that forced him to face the truth, and the realities of detox and treatment. Ryan also shares how the redemptive love of his then-girlfriend helped him believe a different life was possible. Nearly ten years sober, he is now married to her, raising a family, and living far beyond survival. You don’t have to navigate recovery alone. Join the Recovery Vow Collective community: https://www.skool.com/recovery-vow Connect with Recovery Vow: https://recoveryvow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryvow Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com Order Marriage After Addiction Here: https://a.co/d/06HGtfCx New episodes every other Monday. Top ways to support this podcast: 👍 Give this video a thumbs up 🔔 Subscribe to our channel 💬 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music

  7. Jul 27

    We Almost Lost Our Marriage to Our Son's Addiction | Jeff & Pam McFadden's Story

    When your child is battling addiction, how do you love them without losing yourself—or your marriage? Jeff and Pam McFadden share the painful journey of watching their son spiral into opioid and heroin addiction, the ways they unknowingly enabled him, and the difficult boundaries that ultimately changed everything. Together, they reflect on how addiction nearly destroyed their marriage, what helped them find unity again, and why surrendering their son to God became one of the hardest and most important decisions they ever made. No family is prepared for addiction, but no family is beyond hope. Jeff and Pam's story is a reminder that healing often begins when we choose faith over fear. Join the Recovery Vow Collective for free: https://www.skool.com/recovery-vow Connect with Recovery Vow: https://recoveryvow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryvow Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com Order Marriage After Addiction Here: https://a.co/d/06HGtfCx New episodes every other Monday. Top ways to support this podcast: 🔔 Subscribe to our channel 💬 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music

  8. Jul 10

    Shame, Identity, and Making Peace With Yourself

    Shame has a way of convincing us that we'll never be enough. But real healing begins when we're willing to make amends to ourselves, take responsibility for our choices, and move forward with honesty instead of shame. In this special Recovery Vow Collective bonus conversation, Collective Contributors Bridget Price and Jordan Clower share how recovery transformed the relationship they had with themselves before it transformed their relationships with others. Drawing from their own lived experience, they explore self-amends, letting go of shame, and becoming the kind of people they never believed they could be. Their stories remind us that healing isn't about erasing the past. It's about choosing a different future. As Recovery Vow Collective Contributors, Bridget and Jordan are creating workshops and practical resources inside the Recovery Vow Collective to help others walking a similar path pursue healthier relationships and lasting transformation. The Recovery Vow Collective is an online community where individuals and couples impacted by addiction can find practical recovery resources, live workshops, expert teaching, and a supportive community committed to lasting healing. Join the Recovery Vow Collective for free: https://www.skool.com/recovery-vow Connect with Jordan: @jclowww Connect with Bridget: @soberbridge Connect with Recovery Vow: https://recoveryvow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryvow Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com Order Marriage After Addiction Here: https://a.co/d/06HGtfCx New episodes every other Monday. Top ways to support this podcast: 🔔 Subscribe to our channel 💬 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music

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Recovery Vow is where real talk meets redemption. Every week, host Eric Kennedy dives into raw, unfiltered conversations about addiction, recovery, marriage, and family—with all the messy, beautiful in-between moments too. With a mix of hard truths, humor, and a faith-filled lens, this podcast explores the battles we face and the hope that keeps us going. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just navigating life’s curveballs, Recovery Vow is your honest companion for healing and growth.

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  • Creator
    Recovery Vow
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Recovery Vow
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    Recovery Vow

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