America Recovers

Brad and Mack answer questions from the America Recovers listeners. Our dedicated listeners reached out with personal questions related to addiction and mental health and we selected some of the most interesting ones to address on the podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following Oprah's visit to America Recover, Mack, Brad and their in-house trauma therapist, Anisha Cooper do a deeper dive into Mack's revelation to Oprah on her show and the aftermath of discussing it now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Carla is near her delivery date with their fourth child, her husband Omar goes missing for days at a time driven out of control by addiction and lawlessness. Will he accept help?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Mack talk to Henry about his addiction to online gaming and his nine years in recovery. This is a must for parents of kids who game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danny Strong - creator, showrunner, and executive producer of ‘Dopesick' - joins Brad and Mack to discuss his critically acclaimed series. ‘Dopesick' takes a deep look into America's opioid epidemic, following the rise of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, while also shedding light on the communities whose members have tragically be forced to deal with opioid addiction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cheryl Burke turned to alcohol to cope with anxiety and uncertainty until she ultimately realized she was a functioning alcoholic. She shares her triumphant recovery story with Brad and Mack, describing how dance has been key to her sobriety and opens up about therapeutic honesty, addiction in the family, her life in the spotlight, and the new project she hopes will help people struggling with addiction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen shares his recovery story with Brad and Mack and explains how he incorporates his faith into his daily life. We also explore how spirituality plays a role in recovery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason shares his spiral downward from a successful commercial airline pilot to unemployed, divorced, living with his mom, and addicted to methadone, all starting with his abuse of Ambien.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A teenage runaway, Rayanne was groomed into sex work by people she considered to be her friends. She was trafficked by multiple people for over a year and today she is a sex trafficking survivor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life Coach Babbi Anderson shares her compelling story of struggling as a young woman with her own rampant alcoholism to eventually finding her true vocation in addiction treatment. On her journey she discovered that she must first learn to help herself - to let go of control. She has since dedicated her life to being of service to others, working largely in rehabilitation centers, and regularly attending workshops, retreats, and seminars geared toward purposeful living.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After many years, a suppressed memory comes to light, Jeff spirals into alcoholism. With his family in denial, Jeff confronts his abuser, fights for his recovery and wins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brooke J Lacey is a business owner and outspoken mental health advocate who found her voice with a TikTok account. She is a woman in her 40s who blew up on the social media platform when she got honest about her mental health. Now with almost 300 thousand followers on TikTok, her videos about her life and mental health have been viewed more than 32 million times making her a hugely popular and totally unexpected social media influencer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Licensed Counselor Bobbi Lima shares her story from early childhood tragedy and being raised by an alcoholic mother to eventual triumph over addiction. Bobbi describes how her falling into the pain of addiction, propelled her on a path to helping others. First as a detox nurse, later as a counselor specializing in addiction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SobrietyClub Founder Nattalyee Randall shares the most challenging time in her recovery and how she found strength and support on the social media app clubhouse, creating a space that now has thousands of members worldwideSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Private detective Joe Regan - the Recovery Detective - is back to tell the story of a student who went missing along the Seattle-Tacoma corridor and how her desperate family went to great lengths to find her.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Real Housewives of Orange County's Braunwyn Windham-Burke shares how she managed early sobriety in the public spotlight. She also opens up about her unorthodox marriage & relationships with women. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oprah Winfrey joins Brad and Mack for a deeply personal discussion about a new approach to trauma and shares insights from her collaborative book with Dr. Bruce Perry – What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and HealingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After multiple relapses, Danny is fighting to hold onto his sobriety. He has gone 43 days without crystal meth-fueled sex as he sorts through childhood traumas and searches for his purpose in the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Driven Minds Podcast Host, Gigi Saganksy, recounts her mental health journey which begins with juggling pharmaceuticals in elementary school, crushing OCD, and admitting herself to a psychiatric hospital; she emerged with the tools and clarity she needed to live her best life. Later, Breathe's Medical Director, Dr. Steven Karp, joins Brad and Mack to discuss safety, prescription drugs and childrenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mod Sun moved to Los Angeles and his cocaine addiction blew up along with his career. He goes deep with Mack & Brad about the drugs that almost killed him, how he defines sobriety, and his journey to becoming the Rockstar he wants to be.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anna shares her son's tumultuous journey with addiction, mental health and how he ended up homeless after he was forced to leave a rehab center. We highlight the facts every parent needs to know during a crisis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actress Brianne Davis reveals her sex and love addiction, and how she found forever love in recovery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The nation's leading trauma therapist shares her early struggles and failures at countless rehabs. Kathleen shares her compelling story, up out of the wreckage and into a life helping others.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel Ament made international headlines as the first double-lung transplant recipient in the US from vaping. Hear about how he got there and what his life is like now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bo is an alcoholic and so is his father. Find out how the family secrets Bo was forced to keep impacted his recovery and how unlocking them allows for transformational change in the whole family.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He is a Tony Award-winning Broadway singer and performer, a fashion icon, and an Emmy Award-winning actor. Billy Porter joins Brad and Mack to talk about how he stayed centered and grounded during his meteoric rise to fame and shares his trials and tribulations to gain self-awareness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carrie was living the good life in the suburbs when both her children became addicts. Desperate to find support and understanding in peer groups, she discovered her life's purpose and now helps other parents navigate their own journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erika Sandor-Zur went from high school tennis star to drug addict within hours of having her first hit of crack. Chronicling her journey in and out of 19 rehabs and homelessness, Erika shares her graphic recovery story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle is an addiction therapist who is addicted to online shopping. She lives more than 3 hours from the closest store so her compulsion lives completely online. We explore what happens when therapists need intervention themselves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Regan is no ordinary detective. He is one of Brad's secret agents who helps families of missing, addicted loved ones. Learn all about Joe and how he goes undercover to rescue the most vulnerable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American singer and television host, perhaps best known as a member of the pop music group Wilson Phillips, the eternally candid Carnie goes to a place of honesty about her sobriety story few have heard before including a shocking revelation to Brad and Mack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marni reaches out to Brad & Mack for help because she is surrounded by addiction. She lost a brother to an overdose and now is afraid she'll lose her other brother, Doug.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Business executive Zorie is in long term recovery and struggling with guilt because she used drugs when she was pregnant with her daughter Amira. Amira is now an adult and addiction is destroying her life, will she accept help?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet the co-hosts of America Recovers as they share their personal stories of struggle with trauma, addiction and recovery. Get to know their in-house therapist, Anisha Cooper, too.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing America Recovers, hosted by Brad Lamm & Mackenzie Phillips. New episodes weekly, every Tuesday, starting February 16th, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.