As interesting and impactful the individual experiences are, they're presented to the listeners in a most humanly insightful conversation. Thanks Vic, you're the key in making it more than an interview.

Crafty carefully and thoughtfully, this podcast has made a huge impact on me and I share it regularly with friends (and strangers). This is the type of content that makes me thankful for NPR. Thanks you Vic.

I recommend this podcast. I listen to a lot of them and find Back From Broken one of my favorites. Easy listening, informative and educational. We all have something from which we can move on and make our lives better.

I’m middle aged female who loves Oprah. Yes old school. I absolutely LOVE this podcast!!! Vic is so honest, humble, funny, and knows how to have raw conversations. I learn so much from each podcast and feel optimistic about humanity.

This is such a powerful, raw, honest, and moving podcast. Vic, the host, speaks from his experience with others who have struggled with addictions and who have found recovery. Whether one is an addict, in recovery, or has friends or family who deal with addictions, this is an important production that deserves a wide audience. Thanks, Vic.

I can’t remember how I found this podcast as it’s not promoted on the podcast platform. A former addict himself, the host interviews others that struggle with their own addictions. The content explores the various triggers connected to addiction and the guest’s perseverance in fighting the disease. If you are looking for authentic conversations without hype or over dramatization you have come to the right place. Highly recommended.

The recovery stories shared have really hit home with me. They’ve reminded me of the struggles and victories throughout my sobriety years. I was a dual addict and getting sober was so difficult for me. As I approach my 39th year of living in the freedom of God’s amazing grace, I am filled with deep gratitude for another twenty-four. Thanks again. Your podcast means so much to so many people.

Vic just listened to your story Part 2…more of your open honest sometimes raw sometimes funny always hit home from the heart stories. Not in rehab, not recovering, maybe not in any of the life situations your stories are about but still find the greatest inspiration from every one of them that can apply to any kind of struggle one faces. You’re a gem, keep on keeping on!

Vic is a talented interviewer and it’s helpful to hear his story as well. Kudos to him for inviting us in to better understand addiction.

Vic Vela’s honesty and rawness resonates with any of us that have ever asked “Why God?” and felt as though we couldn’t keep pushing on. And we are many, in all walks of life. Thank you Vic for putting yourself out there, congratulations on your years of sobriety, and yes; life keeps piling on and we keep powering through…thank you for your willingness to share and encourage by example.