Recovering Out Loud

ROL Productions
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Most recovery podcasts tell stories. I help you build skills. This is sobriety you can actually use — from someone who lived it, studied it, and coaches it every day. Recovering out loud explores current struggles in sobriety and gets current with the unmanageability in recovery. I started this podcast to stay sober and hopefully help one person. Each episode dives into powerful comeback journeys—from rock bottom to resilience—alongside expert insights on addiction recovery, sobriety strategies, mental health, trauma healing, and personal growth. Anthony’s own experience from getting sober in 2015 to relapsing after over 7 years clean in sobriety fuels his mission to share voices that inspire, educate, and empower. He left his corporate management job to become an addiction counsellor and carry the message of recovery to others. Whether you’re on your own recovery path or supporting someone you love, this podcast offers hope, tools, and motivation to live free and fully If you or someone you love is struggling please Reach out to me here👇 https://linktr.ee/Recoveringoutloudpod

  1. Complacency in Recovery: When “I’m Fine” Becomes Dangerous

    2D AGO

    Complacency in Recovery: When “I’m Fine” Becomes Dangerous

    Complacency in recovery rarely announces itself. It creeps in quietly—disguised as comfort, routine, and “I’m fine.” In this episode, Anthony Degasperis breaks down how complacency develops in recovery, why it’s one of the most common relapse pathways, and how to recognize the early warning signs before things spiral. Drawing from lived experience, Anthony explains why relapse is usually a process, not a moment—and why catching complacency early is far easier than rebuilding after a fall. This conversation explores emotional sobriety, self-awareness, comparison traps, and the importance of staying intentional and connected in recovery. If your recovery feels “boring,” this episode might be exactly what you need. Complacency doesn’t mean you’re doing recovery wrong—it means you’re human. In this episode, Anthony Degasperis explores how complacency shows up once the chaos fades and life starts feeling manageable again. He explains how recovery can slowly slip into emotional autopilot, why comparison to others weakens vigilance, and how subtle shifts in thinking and behavior can quietly move someone closer to relapse. You’ll learn: Why complacency feels comfortable—but is still dangerous The difference between boring recovery and checked-out recovery Early emotional and behavioral warning signs Why addiction doesn’t disappear—it goes dormant How humility, honesty, and connection interrupt relapse cycles This episode is a reminder that recovery isn’t about intensity—it’s about intention.

    21 min
  2. Perception in Recovery : Pain Is Inevitable. Suffering Is Optional

    FEB 6

    Perception in Recovery : Pain Is Inevitable. Suffering Is Optional

    my apologies in advanced for the poor video quality on this one Why can two people experience the same trauma in recovery — and one relapse while the other grows? The answer isn’t willpower. It’s perception. In this episode of Recovering Out Loud, we unpack how distorted thinking fuels cravings, emotional suffering, and relapse — and how recovery teaches us to reinterpret pain instead of escaping it. You’ll learn why discomfort isn’t the enemy, how emotional sobriety equals perceptual maturity, and why feelings are real but conclusions are optional. If early recovery feels louder, harder, or more overwhelming than you expected — this episode will help you put on a new pair of glasses. 🎧 Topics include: Why triggers aren’t events — they’re interpretations Pain vs suffering (and how resistance multiplies pain) Emotional sobriety and perceptual maturity How mindfulness interrupts cravings The shift from “why me?” to “what now?”

    17 min

  3. FEB 5

    Recovery is Not About Quitting, It's About Reprogramming

    Welcome to Soul School. Today i sat down with Jessica and Nicole from the Soul School Podcast and we got real deep to uncover, discover and discard old ideas. You can find them on instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/therealsoulschool/ What if addiction isn’t about alcohol, drugs, or behaviors—but thinking? In this episode, we break down why money obsession, judgment, anger, and control feel just as compulsive as substances—and why recovery doesn’t work until the programming changes. We explore: Why chasing money feels like spiritual starvation How judgment becomes a socially acceptable drug Why “more” never fixes the internal problem What reprogramming actually looks like in daily life How service, presence, and awareness replace obsession Replacing drugs and alcohol with self awareness and service to others can change your life one day at a time. This conversation is raw, uncomfortable, and honest—covering ego, spirituality, resentment, and the illusion of control. ⚠️ Open mind required. Take what helps. Leave the rest.

    1h 1m
  4. 10-Minute Mindfulness Guided Meditation for Addiction Recovery | Ride Urges Without Relapsing

    JAN 26

    10-Minute Mindfulness Guided Meditation for Addiction Recovery | Ride Urges Without Relapsing

    Cravings don’t mean you’re failing.They mean your nervous system is activated. This 10-minute mindfulness meditation for addiction recovery is designed to help you sit with urges without reacting, using principles from Buddhist mindfulness (Anapanasati & insight practice) adapted for modern recovery. This is not about forcing calm, positive thinking, or “making cravings go away.”It’s about learning how to stay present long enough for urges to rise, peak, and pass—without acting on them. • Grounding the body when cravings or emotions spike• Mindfulness of breathing without control or force• Observing urges as sensations—not commands• Creating space between feeling and action• Strengthening the core recovery skill: non-reactivity This practice is especially helpful for:• Cravings and relapse prevention• Early recovery or emotional sobriety• Anxiety, restlessness, or racing thoughts• Moments when willpower feels exhausted You can use this meditation daily, or as a reset when urges hit. You’re not weak for having cravings.You’re learning how to stay. 🎧 Listen with headphones if possible🪑 Sit or lie down—whatever feels safest⏸ Pause or stop at any time If this helped you, consider subscribing or following for more recovery-grounded tools, not hype. In this guided meditation, you’ll practice:

    11 min

  5. JAN 26

    Jails, Institutions and Death : Shame, Secrecy, and Losing Integrity in Recovery

    This episode is a raw, unfiltered conversation about relapse after long-term sobriety, shame, integrity, and why early recovery relationships can quietly derail progress. Anthony sits down with a Steven W who shares his full arc: early substance use, jail, treatment, sober living, loss of close friends, repeated relapses, and finally what changed after hitting the true “jumping-off point.” Together, they unpack what it’s like to relapse with a head full of recovery, how secrecy erodes sobriety long before the first drink or drug, and why integrity—not willpower—is often the real line between staying sober and going back out. They explore: Why relapse often begins weeks or months before the substance The hidden danger of relationships in early recovery How shame and guilt isolate people from help The myth of “I can handle it this time” Why chemical peace of mind is no longer an option for some The slow drift away from spiritual fitness that leads back to old patterns This episode is especially powerful for anyone who has relapsed after significant clean time, is questioning their recovery foundation, or feels stuck between wanting sobriety and wanting comfort. It’s an honest reminder that recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment, honesty, and staying on the beam one day at a time.

    57 min
  6. Emotional Sobriety: Staying Sober When Your Feelings Aren’t

    JAN 21

    Emotional Sobriety: Staying Sober When Your Feelings Aren’t

    We talk a lot about getting sober — but far less about what happens after the substances are gone. In this episode, I break down emotional sobriety: what it really means, why so many people struggle emotionally even years into recovery, and how emotional overload often comes before relapse. This isn’t about being calm all the time or “positive thinking.”It’s about learning how to feel emotions without being controlled by them. You’ll hear: The difference between physical sobriety and emotional sobriety Why emotional relapse often comes before physical relapse Common emotional patterns in recovery that don’t get talked about What emotional sobriety actually looks like in real life Practical tools to help regulate emotions without numbing or escaping If you’re sober but still feel overwhelmed, reactive, or emotionally exhausted — this conversation is for you. Recovery isn’t just about not drinking.It’s about learning how to live inside your own head and body — safely.

    18 min

  7. JAN 19

    My Brain Was Not Safe: The Truth About Desperation Before Recovery Clicks

    Relapse doesn’t usually happen because someone “stops caring.” It happens when the mind becomes unsafe — when fear, shame, isolation, and obsession quietly take over. In this episode, we have an honest, unfiltered conversation about what the final days before recovery really feel like — the desperation, the mental chaos, and the moment when surrender finally becomes possible. We talk about why coming back to recovery can feel harder than getting sober the first time, how shame compounds after relapse, and why willpower alone is never enough. From spirituality and service to connection, honesty, and daily practice, this episode breaks down what actually helps when your brain is working against you. This conversation is for: • Anyone returning to recovery after relapse • People struggling with shame, fear, or mental obsession • Those questioning spirituality or a “higher power” • Anyone who feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck Recovery isn’t about perfection. It’s about safety, connection, and learning how to live in the present moment again. If you’re struggling, you’re not broken — you’re human. 👉 If this episode helps, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need to hear it.

    1 hr

  8. JAN 12

    Sober, But Still Struggling: The Part Recovery Podcasts Skip

    Today i sat down with my good friend Ray. Relapse doesn’t usually start with picking up a substance.It starts quietly — with secrecy, self-deception, and the belief that “I’ll handle this on my own.” In this episode, we have a brutally honest conversation about what relapse actually looks like after time in recovery — when you’re no longer in crisis, no longer desperate, and no longer asking for help. We talk about being sober for years and still escaping. About how addiction becomes a chemical eject button for discomfort, fear, shame, resentment, money stress, and feeling out of control. About why some of us don’t ask for help — we have to get caught. And why, for many addicts, getting caught can feel like relief. This conversation goes far beyond substances. We unpack lying “for no reason,” people-pleasing, emotional reactivity, comparison, resentment, food addiction, control, and the everyday behaviors that keep addict thinking alive long after drugs are gone. We also talk honestly about the difference between alcohol and cocaine addiction, why willpower isn’t what keeps people sober, and what early recovery actually feels like when cravings are loud and honesty feels impossible. Most importantly, we talk about what recovery looks like today — not the highlight reel, not the inspirational version, but the real work: learning to sit with discomfort, slowing down reactions, and making sure at least one person in the world knows everything. This episode is for anyone who: Has relapsed after time sober Feels like they should be further along Is sober but still struggling Or is quietly carrying things they haven’t told anyone yet If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know if I have another recovery left in me,” this conversation is for you. You’re not alone — and you don’t have to carry it by yourself.

    59 min
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Most recovery podcasts tell stories. I help you build skills. This is sobriety you can actually use — from someone who lived it, studied it, and coaches it every day. Recovering out loud explores current struggles in sobriety and gets current with the unmanageability in recovery. I started this podcast to stay sober and hopefully help one person. Each episode dives into powerful comeback journeys—from rock bottom to resilience—alongside expert insights on addiction recovery, sobriety strategies, mental health, trauma healing, and personal growth. Anthony’s own experience from getting sober in 2015 to relapsing after over 7 years clean in sobriety fuels his mission to share voices that inspire, educate, and empower. He left his corporate management job to become an addiction counsellor and carry the message of recovery to others. Whether you’re on your own recovery path or supporting someone you love, this podcast offers hope, tools, and motivation to live free and fully If you or someone you love is struggling please Reach out to me here👇 https://linktr.ee/Recoveringoutloudpod

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  • Creator
    ROL Productions
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © ROL Productions
  • Show Website
    Recovering Out Loud

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