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We're not here to put on a facade and do some generic recovery show. Recovery is more than motivational stories and bumper sticker slogans. RFTA Recovery is here to have real and honest conversations about addiction/mental health recovery with clinical professionals, business owners, artists, entrepreneurs, coaches, and individuals from all walks of life who have actually done it. These conversations aren't always pretty or full of sunshine and rainbows...neither is addiction/alcoholism. Real recovery that transforms lives requires honest discussions.

  1. 08/16/2025

    Ep. 13 - Stephanie D. | Women, Helping Women Get Sober

    Stephanie D. is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of SunCounty Wellness, an all-women's mental health and addiction treatment center in South Orange County. Having a personal history with addiction recovery, Stephanie shares her story and how it helped shape a passion for assisting women recover from addiction and mental health.

    49 min

  2. 07/15/2025

    Ep. 12- Danna L | "Im the Common Denominator"

    Danna shares her 4.5-year sober journey from 30+ years of meth and heroin addiction. Danna discusses how she came to realization that she was the common denominator in her addiction, coped with auditory hallucinations 2 years into her sobriety, how sobriety allowed her to pursue her passion in skincare, and many other great recovery tips!

    47 min

  3. 06/24/2025

    Ep. 11 - Veronica C. | Sobriety In a Small Town

    Veronica “Ronnie” C. shares her 15-year journey from meth addiction to sober self-love in Tehachapi’s small-town shadows. Ronnie discusses how she shaped her recovery through a combination of therapy, faith, and community, as well as overcoming stigma and domestic violence. Not everyone's recovery looks the same. Ronnie is a great example about how one can still find healing and recovery, even if their path deviates from traditional recovery rules!

    44 min

  4. 06/16/2025

    Ep. 10 - Kevin C | Chaos to Clarity

    Kevin C. shares his 8-year journey from addiction chaos, to sober clarity. From rock bottom to a life-changing fourth step, he explores 12-step, Refuge Recovery, and rediscovering purpose. Get raw insights on trauma, self-forgiveness, and staying sober.

    47 min

  5. 06/09/2025

    Ep. 9 - Glenn G. | Nodding Out, To Cracking Up

    In this hilarious episode, Glenn Ginish shares his experience going from being a heroin addict nodding out in Boston, to being a stand-up comic with 7.5 years sober. This episode explores; - Going to California for Treatment - Impact of 12-Step Programs short/long term - Correlations between the sober world and the comedy world. - Relationships in sobriety and much more!

    48 min

  6. 05/28/2025

    Ep. 8 - Vegas G. | Shameless to Sober

    Vegas opens up about his 7-year sobriety journey from heroin/meth addiction. Growing up in a chaotic ‘Shameless’-like environment, Vegas battled addiction for 16 years—hitting rock bottom with all the bells and whistles; overdoses, a 5-car pileup, getting arrested on an airplane after screaming "this planes going down!". Through therapy, 12-step, and music, he found healing, hitting 1.3 million Spotify streams while rediscovering purpose as a parent and artist. Key topics: heroin/meth/alcohol recovery, power of music in ones healing journey, childhood trauma, fentanyl crisis, 12-step, therapy. Support Vegas's work as a musician! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QrXHcg9JpDzlhW2Sm0W6F?si=Ve0Xe0ZEQj6aKQg21bOhhA

    47 min

  7. 05/19/2025

    Ep. 7 - Trevor W. | Sober in the Rave Scene

    If you hang out at a barbershop, you're going to get a haircut. Translation: if you frequent places where drugs and alcohol are the central focus, it's only a matter of time before you get loaded. Generally, a good rule of thumb. However, there are nuances and that's what this podcast is about. Trevor Wilson AKA "Dead X" shares his story on how he went from a heroin addict at rock bottom to not only staying sober, but also being a prominent artist in the EDM/Rave scene! Key topics: - 12 Step -Spirituality - Medications in Sobriety - Addiction Treatment Trevor "Dead X" W. Socials X: https://x.com/DEADXOFFICIAL Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@DeadXHardstyle https://linktr.ee/deadxofficial

    1h 8m

  8. 05/07/2025

    Ep. 6 - Matt B., LMFT | Therapists vs Counselors in Addiction Treatment

    Dive into the raw and real world of addiction recovery with Rise From the Ashes Recovery as we welcome Matthew Beck, LMFT—a licensed therapist with nearly 11 years sober who's passion in sobriety is supervising clinicians in substance abuse treatment. This episode breaks down the crucial difference between therapists and counselors, two key players in treatment who often get misunderstood. Matt and RFTA, blend clinical expertise with the gritty reality of recovery to attempt to properly define and explore each role. Listeners can learn what to look for in a therapist or counselor when entering treatment, and how their dynamic can make or break your journey. Perfect for anyone navigating addiction or supporting a loved one.

    44 min
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We're not here to put on a facade and do some generic recovery show. Recovery is more than motivational stories and bumper sticker slogans. RFTA Recovery is here to have real and honest conversations about addiction/mental health recovery with clinical professionals, business owners, artists, entrepreneurs, coaches, and individuals from all walks of life who have actually done it. These conversations aren't always pretty or full of sunshine and rainbows...neither is addiction/alcoholism. Real recovery that transforms lives requires honest discussions.

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