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The Recovery Pod is a podcast about addiction, recovery, self-improvement, and awareness. We address issues with self-help, mental health, spirituality and relationships.

The Recovery Pod - Self-Help Podcast with Ana & Steven


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 125 EPISODES


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    Strive for 5 - (5th Anniversary Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 15:49


    From the depths of the sea, back to the blockWe back. We're just getting started. Season 2 on the way

    The Recovery Pod Ep. 124 “It's Not The End of The World”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 43:46


    Welcome back! In this episode we discuss how limiting beliefs can stunt our growth in recovery, and ways we've found helpful in overcoming them to live the full life we deserve to live and don't feel a need to escape from! This leads us into the topic of vulnerability, where we discuss our own personal challenges with becoming willing to share our true selves with the world. Join us on another episode of The Recovery Pod. Below are links to connect with us on social media. Facebook - Facebook.com/therecoverypodcastInstagram - @therecoverypodcast TikTok - @therecoverypod

    The Recovery Pod Ep. 123: Procrastinating Desperation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 47:01


    When you feel yourself slipping in your recovery program, you have two choices: either continue down the path back towards self destruction and complacency, or identity the problem and get back to work! It's so easy to slip into our old routines, and in this episode we talk about our own experiences with slipping in our programs, and what we do to get back on track. From meeting attendance dropping due to vibe shifts in the group, to working with sponsors and even maintaining our behaviors outside of addiction, we share our stories with vulnerability and honesty. Join us for our 123rd episode. Apologies for the lack of episodes, it's summer and as you'll hear here, we've been hella complacent. But we back

    122: “Give From God or Take From the Devil”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 46:31


    It's our 4 year podcast anniversary!!! In this episode we kick it off talking about the energy of “taking” and how detrimental it can be for our recovery. Not only did we take drugs, but we took time, money and attention as well. This energy can keep us stunted in our growth in our recovery, and we also discuss some healthy solutions to this. We also deep dive into more biblical topics like how God and the devil play into these energies, and Ana gives us her best Taylor Swift impression. Steven references concepts by Brene Brown and Dr. Joe Dispenza that are key to shifting from a lower vibrational energy mindset, and we close with discussing how this has affected our relationship! Fun fun!! Thank you all for joining us in this wonderful journey and we truly appreciate everyone who listens ❤️

    121: To Get My Next Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 37:40


    In this episode we topic-hop from talking about our experience with nature and higher power, interconnectedness and presence. We then dive into concepts with authenticity, childhood and how our attitudes in recovery shift throughout our experience in sobriety. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the content.

    120: My Way or the “High” Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 42:04


    Old timers. Taking each others inventory. Meeting etiquette. Program structure. So many ways we look at another's way of living and create conflict within ourselves, our relationships and our fellowship because someone isn't doing something the way we would. Join us as we discuss these things in length and ways we've found helpful to navigate through it successfully.

    119: Unconditional Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 41:49


    In this episode we talk A LOT about unconditional love - what it is, what it ISN'T, challenges in feeling it, ways of showing it, and using it as a tool to use with intent to get out of a funk. We talk about self love, boundaries, friendship and family, as well as intimate relationships and drama. We even talk about dealing with that pesky cashier that you can't seem to help giving your serenity to. Join us for another episode of The Recovery Pod, and look forward to a new episode every Thursday! We're making it a point to be consistent and build a relationship with our listeners. Thank you all for your continued support ❤️

    118: The Boomerang Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 67:35


    In this episode we discuss the tendency we have to progress and stray from our growth in recovery, and the effects it has on our spiritual health as well as others in our lives. We share our personal experience with complacency and tools we've found that help guide us back to thriving.

    117: Conversations With Our Inner Selves part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 37:01


    I promise this won't be the only content we create from now on

    116: Conversations With Our Inner Selves (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 31:41


    We are back at it with another round of answering deep, personal questions with each other while playing this game Conversations With Your Inner Self from TikTok shop. Come join us as we discuss trauma, anger management, and colors of emotions…

    115: “Conditional Spirituality” Unconditional Surrender Pt. II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 50:25


    We bring the boys back for an updated discussion about surrender, turning it over to a higher power, where we're at in our recovery, and much more!

    114: Conversations With Out Inner Selves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 42:57


    We got this game Conversations With Your Inner Self off the TikTok shop and played together. This game is designed to ask questions that evoke a deep response that points you towards your shadow work. We took turns answering some questions that took us through concepts like our inner-child, thoughts of envy, what makes us defensive and how we cope with anger. I highly recommend this game to play either alone or with your partner (the game states it is best played alone.) If you enjoy today's episode and want us to play again let us know! Join our community by following us on Facebook and Instagram, join the Facebook Group or email us at therecoverypod@gmail.com we love hearing from our listeners!!

    113: “God Test Don't Rest”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 16:34


    In this episode we discuss a universal law that we CANNOT avoid the lessons our higher power gives us for growth. We share our own personal experiences and discuss how these challenges can turn from a negative to a positive and some tips to help with recovery.

    112: “Growing Out Of Comfort”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 33:24


    In this episode we discuss how motivation and complacency can hinder our growth in recovery, and how getting too comfortable can stop our progress. Join us for an in depth discussion on working through barriers to growth in recovery and spirituality.

    Ep. 111 “Sharing Your Recovery”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 49:26


    In this episode we discuss how different addicts share their stories of recovery, the effects of childhood trauma and how we go about sponsoring other addicts. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook by searching The Recovery Pod and join our Facebook group to engage with our community ❤️

    110: Everything Comes At A Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 23:53


    If you view addiction through the lens of banking, where dopamine is currency and drugs are the lender, creditors and debt collectors, you will see how it is a never ending money pit that leaves you spiritually bankrupt. We discuss this concept and more on this episode of The Recovery Pod.

    109: Recovery is an Inside Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 28:48


    Inner work vs outer reality. Expectations, commitment, and serenity levels. Do you measure your recovery by what you achieve on the outside, or how you feel on the inside? Can we have it all and still feel empty? Can we lose some things and keep our peace? Listen for a solo perspective on this episode of The Recovery Pod, and check out our other podcast Messages of Hope for more individual perspectives offered from our team!

    108: Trusting The Process Of The Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 38:06


    What does it mean to trust the process? How do we know when we are living in alignment with a higher power?? Why does it seem so difficult to trust God or the universe when things go so unplanned??? We discuss all these and more on this episode of The Recovery Pod! Thank you all for listening and we hope you gain something from our discussions.

    107: A Higher Power By Any Other Name Would Feel Just As Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 34:25


    In this episode we discuss higher power, and how we believe that it really doesn't matter what you call it, but it can make a difference how you connect to it. Listen in and let us know what you think! Find us on Facebook and say what's up! Facebook.com/therecoverypodcast

    106: It's-Not-You-It's-Me Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 20:41


    In this episode we share some must have tips for surviving the traps of focusing too much on our partners and causing issues. Come listen for some key components of working the it's not you it's me- program

    105: The Entitlement Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 37:43


    In this episode we discuss entitlement in relationships, parenting, recovery and life in general. Join us for an interesting perspective on the dangers of entitlement and some practical ways to counter this issue.

    104: Choose Your Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 34:04


    In this episode we discuss the choices we have in recovery to reduce harm, remain purely abstinent, or choose to grow and thrive in recovery. We talk about the ways in which we hinder our growth and cap our progress, and the challenges we face when taking making these efforts.

    103: “Catching Up With Myself” Brain Development in Teenage Years and Early Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 31:22


    In this episode we talk about how our brains develop and why we make some of the decisions we do in early life and addiction, as well as why it seems as tho we are constantly catching up with ourselves in recovery.

    102: Balls Halfway to the Walls | Brain Chemistry in Addiction, Reward Center, Dopamine and Pleasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 24:57


    In this episode we discuss some of the more sciencey things about addiction and early recovery, as well as the subconscious lower brain functioning we tend to experience during intense trauma triggers. Join us as we continue to discuss all the things that we need to be aware of to live a happy and healthy life in sobriety.

    101: Addicted To Food, Then Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 36:16


    In this episode we talk about the difficult relationships we have with food, and ways that we learn to change these behaviors. We offer some suggestions that we've found helpful in our journeys and then discuss ways in which this growth mindset can help with other aspects of behavioral addiction. Come join us for episode 101!

    100: "Keeping It 100" | 3 Year Anniversary Episode with Ana, Steven, Wes & Erik

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 92:58


    In this episode we invite along our podcast friends who have become family over the last few years and reflect on the changes we see in ourselves and each other from then until now. We then discuss our most useful recovery concepts and favorite episodes. Come join our family :) facebook.com/therecoverypodcast Facebook Group - The Recovery Pod Instagram @therecoverypodcast

    99: Thought Observation, Spiritual Bypassing, and Repressing Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 32:00


    Welcome back ☺️ this one feels special.

    98: Resentments and the Power of Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 21:36


    Resentments are like drinking poison and expecting the other person to get sick. Why do we carry such baggage with us throughout our life at the cost of our own serenity and recovery? Let's talk about ways that letting go can set you free from anger, hurt and pain.

    97: Quitting Drugs A & B But Not C | Harm Reduction, Medical Marijuana, Sobriety

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 13:14


    Happy 420! Hope you're feeling clean and serene! Today's topic is the effect continuing to use substances of any kind and the cap it can have on your mental and spiritual growth.

    EGO - Edging God Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 32:38


    Understanding the power of observing these three letters can be the difference between serenity and insanity. It's the difference between having control over your life and being run by fear and pain. This is an episode from Messages of Hope, but it's too important to not share with the main page.

    “Battle Raps and Back Problems” | Trigger Identification, Atmosphere, Prioritizing Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 57:09


    In this episode we discuss our experience at the King of The Dot battle rap event Stay Forever which was a fundraiser event for the late Pat Stay and his family. We visited Toronto for the weekend and had a wide range of experiences and emotions. We also discuss the effects of prioritizing other things over recovery and some ways to stay aware of where you're at with your serenity.

    “Why Do We Start Using in the First Place?” | Teenage substance use, coping skills, trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 32:58


    In this episode we discuss why we and others begin using at such a young age and how quickly we can become young addicts in training. We talk about what solutions can provide another way and ways we feel would be helpful to prevent children from turning to drugs and alcohol to cope.

    "Honesty & Vulnerability" | Becoming authentic, character defects, defense mechanisms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 33:31


    In this episode we discuss the costs and benefits of learning to be who we are with bravery and courage. We discuss the downsides of protecting our ego and keeping our defenses up in recovery and relationship building.

    "The Most Powerful Drug In The World" | Sex in recovery, dating too soon, relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 32:09


    What more can be said? Check this out. 

    “Practice Makes Permanent” | Self-help books, taking action, support meetings, therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 36:42


    In this episode we dissect the power of action! We share stories of motivation, knowledge, and impact of living a new way of life. Join us for a powerful conversation and make sure you leave a review and reach out to us on our Facebook group!

    “God Of Our Understanding” | Why having a Higher Power is important in recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 31:32


    In this episode Steven rides solo and discusses his past experiences with coming to understand a Higher Power in recovery, and some common barriers people may see in the rooms or experience internally. Concepts like connection, spirituality and the dangers of expectations are all packed in this TED talk, thank you for listening. | Book recommendations : Don Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements, Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth, Untethered Soul - Michael Singer, How To Know God - Deepak Chopra

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    “How To Bake A Cake” | Following a recipe for sobriety and implementing tools to avoid relapse.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 13:44


    In this episode we discuss the many ways to bake a recovery cake. Comment with your go-to recipe! Join our community group on Facebook and become a part of our recovery fam ❤️

    “The Steps Are In Order For A Reason part 3” Steps 8 through 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 55:57


    In this episode we discuss why the steps are meant to be worked in order and what the steps have been like for us working them.

    "Newcomers & Relapse" | We discuss why the newcomer is the most important person in the room, and how relapse can be embraced in anonymous meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 53:23


    Why is the newcomer the most important person in the rooms of NA and AA? How does relapse effect a person's meeting attendance? What do people get from these experiences? We squad up to answer this and more.

    "Thank God There's Another Way" | Spiritual principles of recovery and pathways to spirituality.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 38:59


    In this episode, Ana takes a backseat and Steven has an impromptu on the spot pod with Wes, Erik and Kammie to discuss the spiritual similarities and differences we find with others in recovery. We talk about the importance of honesty, open-mindedness and willingness, and how religion can differ from a spiritual practice. Thank you for your support and for listening, and find us on Facebook in our open group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/586541576334537

    “Soul Sparkler” | Substance vs. environment, the effects of trauma, fellowship & helping others

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 46:59


    In this episode we invite our good friend Kammie to finally record some experience, strength and hope with us! We have been discussing this for a long time and procrastination can hinder us no more! It's here!! We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for showing your support however you're able to, whether it be reaching out to us, leaving a review and rating or sharing this with a friend who still struggles with addiction. It truly means the world to us.

    “Spiritual Dope” | We discuss our favorite spiritual books, self soothing skills and a new phrase.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 55:52


    Hey, yo what's going down? In this episode of The Recovery Pod we talk some more about Eckhart Tolle's book The Power of Now and some of the takeaways from his teachings, as well as some of our other favorite spiritual books and the effect they've had on our recovery. We slide over into childhood upbringing and how we form our abilities to self soothe. Finally, we end off the episode with discussing a term Steven heard from a client in session and what profound meaning the concept has! You don't want to miss this! Follow us on social media to connect and share your recovery story with us! We have a Facebook group we use to spread hope through community, connection, wisdom and inspirational memes. We would love you to join our community!  The Recovery Pod Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/586541576334537 facebook.com/therecoverypodcast @therecoverypodcast on Instagram

    “Cat-Eternity Leave” | Becoming complacent in recovery and life in general, taking action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 25:47


    In this episode we address complacency and ways we can self sabotage in recovery and become stagnant in our growth. We share personal experiences with overcoming barriers to becoming complacent and where we still need to apply effort. Self love, self awareness.

    "An Evening With Eckhart Tolle" Part 2 - We continue our thoughts about our experience in Boston seeing Eckhart Tolle live and discuss his principles as they relate to recovery. The Recovery Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 30:57


    Two friends who talk endlessly about addiction, recovery, mindfulness and self-improvement who decided to record their conversations in hopes their message can be felt and reached by others who may get something from it. We are recovering addicts who believe a great deal of our inner turmoil and suffering is caused by our thoughts, impulses and unchecked ego. We discuss all topics related to recovery and general mental health, spirituality, and relationships, because we believe the problem with addiction is caused by so much more than just using a substance. It's a problem within ourselves that needs to be recognized in order to take steps to change and recover.If you like what you hear or have some feedback, we'd appreciate your rating of the podcast and a comment. You can email us at therecoverypod@gmail.com or find us on TikTok or Instagram to follow what we're up to and get some bonus content. We also have a Facebook page that you can like and connect with us on. Support the show

    "An Evening With Eckhart Tolle" Part 1 - We share our thoughts about our experience in Boston seeing Eckhart Tolle live and discuss his principles as they relate to recovery. The Recovery Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 31:17


    Two friends who talk endlessly about addiction, recovery, mindfulness and self-improvement who decided to record their conversations in hopes their message can be felt and reached by others who may get something from it. We are recovering addicts who believe a great deal of our inner turmoil and suffering is caused by our thoughts, impulses and unchecked ego. We discuss all topics related to recovery and general mental health, spirituality, and relationships, because we believe the problem with addiction is caused by so much more than just using a substance. It's a problem within ourselves that needs to be recognized in order to take steps to change and recover.If you like what you hear or have some feedback, we'd appreciate your rating of the podcast and a comment. You can email us at therecoverypod@gmail.com or find us on TikTok or Instagram to follow what we're up to and get some bonus content. We also have a Facebook page that you can like and connect with us on. Support the show

    "The Steps Are In Order For A Reason" Part 2 | A continuation of talking about the 12 steps, we touch on Step 4 through Step 7 and break down why these steps are vital to work in order. | The Recovery Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 34:59


    Email us at therecoverypod@gmail.com to tell us your story, say what's up, or suggest a topic. Follow us on Instagram for recovery quotes and memes @therecoverypodcastFollow us on Facebook to connect with us personally Facebook.com/therecoverypodcast Support the show

    "The Steps Are In Order For A Reason" Part 1 | A look into Steps 1-3 and why working the 12 steps in order can be a good idea in early recovery. The Recovery Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 43:30


    Email us at therecoverypod@gmail.com to tell us your story, say what's up, or suggest a topic. Follow us on Instagram for recovery quotes and memes @therecoverypodcastFollow us on Facebook to connect with us personally Facebook.com/therecoverypodcast Support the show

    "Power & Control" | How power and control and create friction and tension in relationships, and how conflict can result in growth and change for the better. The Recovery Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 32:51


    Email us at therecoverypod@gmail.com to tell us your story, say what's up, or suggest a topic. Follow us on Instagram for recovery quotes and memes @therecoverypodcastFollow us on Facebook to connect with us personally Facebook.com/therecoverypodcast Support the show (https://cash.app/$recoverysquad)

    "Overthinkers Anonymous" | The effects of choice, autonomy, and boundaries in relationships, and how those communication barriers can lead to unnecessary tension in addiction recovery. The Recovery Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 31:22


    Email us at therecoverypod@gmail.com to tell us your story, say what's up, or suggest a topic. Follow us on Instagram for recovery quotes and memes @therecoverypodcastFollow us on Facebook to connect with us personally Facebook.com/therecoverypodcast Support the show (https://cash.app/$recoverysquad)

    "Take A Hint" | We discuss the concept of deep emotional wounds formed in childhood, how The Body Keeps The Score with trauma, and ways to come back to the present moment. The Recovery Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 39:04


    Email us at therecoverypod@gmail.com to tell us your story, say what's up, or suggest a topic. Follow us on Instagram for recovery quotes and memes @therecoverypodcastFollow us on Facebook to connect with us personally Facebook.com/therecoverypodcast Support the show (https://cash.app/$recoverysquad)

    "Forever Addicts Addicted To Forever" | Discussing the concept of letting things go, wanting them to stay, and rejecting ourselves in the process. Do we live multiple lives? Reincarnation? Spiritual experience? | The Recovery Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 29:46


    Email us at therecoverypod@gmail.com to tell us your story, say what's up, or suggest a topic. Follow us on Instagram for recovery quotes and memes @therecoverypodcastFollow us on Facebook to connect with us personally Facebook.com/therecoverypodcast Support the show (https://cash.app/$recoverysquad)

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