Recovery Catalyst - Substance and Behavioral Addictions Unpacked

Welcome to Recovery Catalyst Podcast. I’m Cat York and as a woman in recovery, I created this show for anyone navigating the ups and downs of sobriety without the dry, textbook lectures. Whether you are sober curious, finding your footing in early recovery, working through traditional programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, or exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle, you have a home here. We talk openly about mental health, the heavy weight of trauma and the complexities of dual diagnosis. Our mission is to foster honest conversations around addiction, recovery and emotional healing. If you are looking for an authentic community that truly understands the challenges of substance abuse and building a meaningful life after addiction, you have found your place. This show answers questions such as: 1.) How do I process and heal from the heavy weight of trauma without turning back to substances? 2.) What does daily life look like when transitioning to an alcohol-free lifestyle? 3.)Do I have to use traditional programs like AA or are there other ways to recover? 4.) How can I find my footing and stay motivated during the early days of sobriety? 5.)How do I build a fulfilling life after giving up my main coping mechanism 6.)Where can I find a community of people who truly understand what substance abuse feels like? 7) How do I untangle my addiction from my underlying mental health struggles? 8.) Who am I sober and how do I learn to tolerate my own thoughts without substance abuse? 9.) How do I handle the loneliness or social awkwardness when navigating a heavily drinking world? To follow, support, or apply to be a guest, visit: https://linktr.ee/RecoveryCatalystPodcast