Recovery On-Air

The Crossroads
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Recovery On-Air is the official podcast of the Crossroads Addiction Rehabilitation organization. Crossroads is the largest substance abuse treatment organization in the Southwest, with 60 years of proven success. In this podcast, we talk candidly about addiction and recovery with the people who have lived it. In our segment “So What’s Your Story?” we interview addiction survivors and discuss their stories of struggle and triumph. We also interview experts in the field of recovery, as well as host special guest community partners who fight alongside us for a better tomorrow. Prepare to laugh, cry, and feel inspired as we work to break the stigma around addiction and recovery.

  1. 1D AGO

    Gordon James: From PR Pro to Recovery Advocate (Audio)

    In this powerful episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Gordon James, a seasoned PR professional and the founder of his own PR company. A company that Crossroads now works with. Gordon shares his inspiring story of struggling with alcohol during a time when heavy drinking was the norm, even in high-powered circles. Gordon opens up about his time spent as a drinking buddy with George W. Bush and how he even did PR for his father during his presidency, all while battling his own addiction. During an era when “drinking was just what you did” after work, Gordon’s personal struggles with alcohol began to take a serious toll on his life. It wasn’t until he discovered the 12-step rooms that he found the path to recovery. With the help of a sponsor and a commitment to sobriety, Gordon now celebrates over 20 years of sobriety.

  2. FEB 6

    Brian Mckew: AA Fellowship (Audio)

    Brian McKew has been sober since April 10, 1994, a milestone that reflects more than three decades of commitment to recovery, growth, and service. On Recovery on Air, Brian shares his personal journey to offer hope and insight, emphasizing the lasting role of fellowship, recovery literature, self-help, and therapy in maintaining both physical and emotional sobriety. His message is rooted in lived experience and a deep belief that recovery is not just possible, but sustainable with the right support and tools. Professionally, Brian is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and educator with more than 40 years of experience in business. He is the CEO and owner of the Academy of Nail Technology in Phoenix, a family-owned institution he has helped guide for nearly two decades. Often described as the Academy’s “big-picture thinker,” Brian brings strategic vision, practical problem-solving, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. He holds a master’s degree in business and is known for cutting through obstacles to help students and professionals map clear, achievable paths forward. His approach, both in recovery and in life, is grounded in honesty, curiosity, and the belief that transformation is always within reach. https://www.academyofnails.net/

  3. JAN 30

    Finding Gratitude After Tragedy with Jason Schechterle (Audio)

    In this deeply inspiring episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Jason Schechterle, a retired Phoenix police officer whose life was forever changed in an unimaginable way. On March 26, 2001, Jason’s patrol car was struck at high speed and burst into flames, leaving him with severe burns over more than 40% of his body and a long, grueling road to recovery. Despite facing countless surgeries, emotional upheaval, and life-altering change, Jason found a way to live with gratitude, resilience, and purpose. Today, he travels the country as an inspirational speaker, sharing his story of survival, transformation, and the profound joy he’s found in life after tragedy.

  4. JAN 23

    Jaron Lyle: Redefining Sobriety (Audio)

    In this uplifting episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with online personality Jaron Lyle to talk about his journey through addiction and into sobriety. Jaron shares how getting sober didn’t mean losing his personality. In fact, it helped him find it. Through TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms, Jaron has built a large following by being unapologetically himself: silly, energetic, and passionate about life. His content sends a powerful message: sobriety doesn’t have to be boring.

  5. JAN 16

    Angelo Lopez: Street Life to Life of Service (Audio)

    Host Christin Day sits down with Angelo Lopez, who found himself caught up in the legal system at a very young age, turning 18 in a juvenile detention center. While locked up, Angelo found an escape through books and education, learning all he could about psychology, philosophy, and more. He found recovery through education and lived experience and now works to carry a positive message to others seeking recovery.

  6. JAN 9

    Jesse Messer: Change is Possible (Audio)

    In this inspiring episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin sits down with Jesse Messer, who shares his incredible journey from incarceration to recovery. With the help of the Second Chance Program, Jesse found sobriety while behind bars and has since turned his life around in remarkable ways. Today, Jesse is the co-host of the Outlaws to Advocates podcast and works at Horizon Recovery, where he helps kids and adolescents overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges. Jesse’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark the past may seem, it’s never too late to turn things around and make a difference.

  7. 12/19/2025

    Ian Day: Everlasting Ink (Audio)

    In this heartfelt episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin sits down with her husband, Ian Day, to dive deep into his journey from small-town dreams to the challenges of addiction. Ian shares how his athletic aspirations were derailed by drugs and alcohol, and how he eventually found a new path in the world of tattooing. Through candid conversation, Ian opens up about the struggles he faced, the turning points in his recovery, and the hard-won lessons he’s learned along the way. Today, Ian is living a life of sobriety and is focused on his family, his career, and his passion for helping others.

  8. 12/12/2025

    Erin Dolby: Survival Mode (Audio)

    In this powerful episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Erin Dolby, a former Ms. Arizona whose life took a devastating turn when addiction pulled her far from the world of pageants and into survival mode. Erin opens up about the painful realities of her addiction, including the dangerous situations she found herself in and the lengths she had to go to just to get by.

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Recovery On-Air is the official podcast of the Crossroads Addiction Rehabilitation organization. Crossroads is the largest substance abuse treatment organization in the Southwest, with 60 years of proven success. In this podcast, we talk candidly about addiction and recovery with the people who have lived it. In our segment “So What’s Your Story?” we interview addiction survivors and discuss their stories of struggle and triumph. We also interview experts in the field of recovery, as well as host special guest community partners who fight alongside us for a better tomorrow. Prepare to laugh, cry, and feel inspired as we work to break the stigma around addiction and recovery.

Information

  • Creator
    The Crossroads
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Recovery On-Air
  • Show Website
    Recovery On-Air