The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast Ashley Loeb Blassingame

Welcome Back to The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast! Season 6 Begins

In this special mini episode, I’m excited to share some major updates and the new direction for The Courage to Change podcast as we launch into Season 6. After a much-needed longer break, I’m back, but this time, I’m flying solo. I'll dive into why I've taken this new journey without my usual team.

Big Changes and New Beginnings:

After 14 incredible years, my journey with Lionrock Recovery, the company I built with my co-founders, has come to an end. It’s been sold to a fantastic organization that’s set to take it to new heights.
With the transition, I’ve taken The Courage to Change with me, stepping out like a baby bird from the nest, ready to navigate the world of podcast production on my own.
What’s Next for The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast?

Episodes will now be released every Wednesday. Mark your calendars to catch every update and story we're eager to share.
As I take on the helm of production single-handedly, I'm also funding the podcast personally. Your support means more than ever.
How You Can Support C2C:

Share the podcast with friends to help us gain more traction.
Leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Consider making a donation to support production costs at ashleyloebblassingame.com by clicking on "donate."
Special Mention:

For those interested in production insights or producer consulting, feel free to reach out to our former producer, Scott Drochelman, who is now pursuing other ambitious projects.
Thank you for sticking with us through these transitions. I’m thrilled to embark on this new season with you all!

As we bid farewell to Season 5 of The Courage to Change, join Ashley and Producer Scott as they ring in the new year. Get ready for a New Year's rap, Jamaican Merlins, The Courage to Change Awards, glimpses into 2024 dreams, and a New Year's party that doesn't require you to leave your house. Put on your finest attire and stop by our place as we close out 2023.

Hilary Phelps was an overachiever from the beginning. She was a straight “A” student and the fastest swimmer in the country for her age group, until the age of 14, when she took her first sip of alcohol. From that moment, she was hooked and spent the next 15-years drinking, and feeling empty, lost, and hopeless.

Brendan Berry grew up feeling uncomfortable in his body. Anxiety and suicidal thoughts came early and he found himself in many situations where he felt like an outsider. He excelled in sports, but even that seemed to take him away from his peers as his skills meant he was asked to play at higher levels with older kids. When hazing in sports began, he left the group and began hanging out with the kids who drank and used. He began waking up in the night to drink vodka after his parents went to sleep.

In this Q and A episode of The Courage to Change, we address the overwhelming sentiment many caregivers face: "I'm So Burnt Out With My Addicted Loved One." Ashley explores practical strategies to foster hope, set healthy boundaries, and maintain resilience while supporting someone through addiction.

Ashley Potts grew up in a household where Substance Use Disorder. Violence, incarceration and trauma were regular occurrences.  She felt a deep desire to be loved but the environment meant that love was hard to come by. And eventually her addicted mother left her a note telling her that she was going to get the car fixed; Ashley didn’t see her again for 5 years.