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The Recovery Couch
Welcome to The Recovery Couch, the podcast where recovery takes center stage. Whether you’re an athlete bouncing back from a tough workout, someone healing from loss, or an addict navigating a recovery journey, this show is for you.
Hosted by Brandon Couch—a former athlete trainer, corporate professional, active-duty military member, and recovering addict—The Recovery Couch explores the highs and lows of life’s many recoveries. With firsthand experience in overcoming adversity, Brandon dives…
Episodes
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273 - Life After Relapse: The Hardest Part of Starting Over | Denny Matthews
Everybody loves a comeback story. But what people don't always talk about is how hard that comeback actually is. Denny Matthews is back on The Recovery Couch…
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272 - Relapse After 20 Months Sober: Denny Matthews' Road Back
What happens when someone who has spent 20 months rebuilding their life in recovery suddenly relapses? In this deeply personal episode of The Recovery Couch…
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271 - Do We Really Believe in Second Chances? | Addiction, Prison & Redemption
Everybody loves a redemption story. But what happens when the person asking for a second chance has a criminal record, a history of drug addiction, or a past…
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270 - Lazarus, Come Out: What John 11 Teaches Us About Addiction & Recovery
What if getting sober is only the beginning? In John 11, Jesus calls Lazarus out of the tomb. Lazarus is alive again — but he's still wrapped in the grave…
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269 - Learning Together - Hallucinogens & Psychedelics Explained: LSD, Mushrooms, DMT, PCP & More
What are hallucinogens and psychedelics, how do they affect perception, and why have humans used them for thousands of years? In this episode of The Recovery…
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268 - From Life-Threatening Diagnosis to Invictus Gold | David Jarvis on Resilience & Recovery
David Jarvis went from serving 21 years in the British Army to facing a life-threatening Type 1 diabetes diagnosis—and then winning a gold medal at the…
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267 - What Really Causes Addiction? It’s Not Just About the Drug
What really causes addiction? When we talk about addiction, we often start with the substance—heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol, marijuana…
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266 - Recovery Isn’t Boring: You’re Just Not Used to Peace | Denny Matthews
Denny Matthews returns to The Recovery Couch to talk about something people rarely associate with sobriety: actually enjoying life again. Now 18 months sober…
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265 - When Recovery Gets Hard: Anxiety, Faith & Finding Peace Through Jesus
What happens when you're sober, rebuilding your life, pursuing your purpose—and you still can't find peace? In this personal monologue episode of The Recovery…
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264 - 8 Years Homeless & Addicted: Dawn Mannion's Journey From the Streets to Sobriety
For eight years, Dawn Mannion experienced homelessness while battling addiction. Today, she's sober, an author, rebuilding relationships with her children, and…
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263 - Recovery Is Hard: When Getting Sober Doesn't Fix Everything
Getting sober doesn't automatically repair everything addiction destroyed. In this raw solo episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch opens up about one of…
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262 - From Heroin Addiction to Spiritual Awakening: Denny’s Story of Recovery & Faith
Denny’s journey through heroin addiction took him into some of the darkest moments of his life—but his story didn’t end there. In this powerful episode of The…
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261 - Nobody Talks About This Part of Recovery
What happens when you've done everything you're supposed to do—and you're still hurting? In this raw solo episode, Brandon Couch shares the emotional reality…
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260 - Behind the Next Door: Fear, Faith, and Recovery
Brandon Couch flips the mic on himself in this solo episode of The Recovery Couch, opening up about the fear of not knowing what's next — in recovery, in…
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259 - IV Hydration & Cryotherapy for Addiction Recovery with Debbie Schmitmeyer
What if healing from addiction started with your cells, not just your mindset? In this episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch sits down with Debbie…
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258 - Behavioral Health Tech Kenneth O'Neal on Fentanyl, Jail, and Finding God in Recovery
In this episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch talks with Kenneth O'Neal, a behavioral health technician in Shreveport, Louisiana, about his 15-year…
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257 - From Homeless Heroin Addict to Published Author | Jason Creery's Faith-Filled Recovery Story
Jason Creery spent 30 years battling heroin and meth addiction and over 22 years homeless on the streets of Seattle, Texas, and Florida — surviving violence…
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256 - Is Addiction a Disease or a Spiritual Yoke? | Thomas Pohl on Deliverance from Addiction
Is addiction really an incurable brain disease — or is it a spiritual yoke that can be fully broken? In this episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch…
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255 - Learning Together | Hallucinogens & Psychedelic Drugs Explained
In this episode of the Learning Together series on The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch continues reviewing the Getting Ready to Test preparation manual for…
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254 - Alisha Bond: 6 Years Sober, One Relapse & the Road Back from Meth Addiction
Alisha Bond was six years sober when she told herself one glass of wine couldn't hurt. She tried meth the same night — and the next five years took her home…
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253 - Overcoming Addiction: Alicia Bond's Inspiring Journey
In this episode, Alicia Bond shares her powerful journey from childhood struggles and addiction to recovery and motherhood. Her story highlights resilience…
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My 19-Year-Old Brother Was Shot & Killed During a $20 Robbery | The Recovery Couch ft. Cooper Jackson
In this raw and unflinching episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch sits down with his cousin Cooper Jackson to revisit one of the most traumatic…
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251 - Christina Daley: A Mother’s Journey Through Addiction, Mental Illness & Losing Her Son to Fentanyl | Part 1
What happens when a mother watches her son slowly lose himself to addiction—and ultimately loses him to fentanyl poisoning? In Part 1 of this emotional…
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250: He Was Everybody's Person | A Mother's Story of Losing Blake to Addiction (Part 1)
In Episode 250 of The Recovery Couch, Brandon sits down with Christina Daley — a mother who lost her son Blake to a fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose. Blake was…
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249 - Unlocking the Mind: The Separation Model for Addiction Recovery with Chris Hill
In this inspiring interview, Chris Hill shares his transformative journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the importance of understanding the mind-body…
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248 - Divine Encounters: How God's Love Transformed Jeff Greene
In this inspiring interview, Jeff Greene shares his journey from a rebellious, drug-filled past to a faith-filled life dedicated to spreading God's love…
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247 - From Lies to Identity: Spiritual Renewal, Purpose, and Walking in Truth with Renee Swasey
In this powerful, faith-filled conversation, Brandon Couch sits down with Renee Swasey, author of Refined for Revival: Your Purpose in God’s Plan, to explore…
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246 - Learning Together - Breaking the Echo Chamber: Recovery and Growth
This episode explores the concept of echo chambers through the lens of recovery, emphasizing how they hinder growth and independent thinking. It highlights the…
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245 – Daus Hempker part 2 - Spiritual Warfare and Healing: An Army Veteran's Testimony
In this powerful interview, Daus Hempker shares his incredible journey from military service and homelessness to spiritual awakening and recovery. He discusses…
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244 – Daus Hempker part 1- Spiritual Warfare and Healing: An Army Veteran's Testimony
In part 1 of this powerful interview, Daus Hempker shares his incredible journey from military service and homelessness to spiritual awakening and recovery. He…
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243 - From International Drug Smuggler to Kingdom Builder: Thomas’ Radical Redemption
Thomas’ story is nothing short of extraordinary. Once living as an international drug smuggler, his life spiraled through addiction, prison, and…
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242 - From Injury to Inspiration: Benjamin Buckland's Faith-Driven Recovery Journey
Benjamin Buckland shares his journey through a severe injury, chronic pain, and his faith-driven approach to healing and purpose. This episode explores…
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241 - Breaking the Illusion of Perfection with Jen Schneeman | Finding Peace in the Chaos
What if the life that looks “perfect” on the outside is actually masking chaos within? In this powerful episode of The Recovery Couch, I sit down with Jen…
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240 - Unlocking Manhood: 7 Discipline Hacks for a Stronger Life
In this inspiring conversation, Nathaniel Schooler shares insights on faith, discipline, and manhood, emphasizing the importance of daily habits, mental…
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239 - Divine Intervention: Niemah's Journey of Faith and Resilience
Niemah shares her miraculous journey from a Palestinian orphan fleeing honor killing to being adopted by American Christians, highlighting divine intervention…
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238 - Learning Together – Ego
Exploring the nature of ego, its role in spiritual growth and recovery, and how to manage it for authentic connection and healing. Key topics The constructed…
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237 = Lisa Matile's story of “I Am Worthy”: Breaking Addiction and Finding Identity Through Faith
On this episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Lisa Matile to discuss her powerful journey through addiction, trauma, and healing. For…
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236 - The Power of Forgiveness in Recovery - John's Story
In this episode of the Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch speaks with John Young, who shares his journey from a troubled upbringing in a drug-infested…
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235 - From Addiction to Redemption: Josh's Journey
In this episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch speaks with Josh Johnson, a peer recovery specialist with 12 years of sobriety. Josh shares his…
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234 - From Trauma to Triumph: Sean Young's Journey
In this episode of the Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch speaks with Sean Young, who shares his profound journey through trauma, addiction, and recovery. Sean…
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233 - From Addiction to Recovery: Karen's Inspiring Journey
In this episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch speaks with Karen Pizza, who shares her powerful journey through addiction and recovery. Karen…
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232 - Recovering from a bear market with Crypto - Dorian Rodgers
In this episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon sits down with Dorian Rodgers for a grounded, beginner-friendly conversation on cryptocurrency—through a…
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231 - John Conner Provides Physical Training Recovery Insight
In this episode of the Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch welcomes former NFL running back John Conner to discuss the critical role of recovery in athletic…
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230 - Mary Van Dorn on The Art of Storytelling in Public Speaking
In this episode of the Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch welcomes Mary Van Dorn, a seasoned coach with over three decades of experience in helping leaders…
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229 - Reclaiming Your Voice: Faith, Truth, and the Courage to Heal Featuring Kacia, Crissie, and Ty
In this powerful episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch creates a sacred space for honesty, healing, and hope as guests Kacia Warren, Crissie Leonard…
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228 - The Heart of Recovery: Understanding Ourselves
In this episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch delves into the deeper issues surrounding recovery, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge in the…
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228 - The Heart of Recovery: Understanding Ourselves
In this episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch delves into the deeper issues surrounding recovery, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge in the…
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227 - Learning Together - Understanding THC: The Science Behind Marijuana
In this episode, Brandon Couch explores the multifaceted topic of marijuana, discussing its history, the active ingredient THC, its effects, and the ongoing…
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226 - Porcia Gossett's Road to Recovery
In this episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch speaks with Porcia, a courageous individual who shares her journey through addiction to crack cocaine…
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225 - Learning Together - The Hidden Dangers of Inhalants
This episode of The Recovery Couch focuses on inhalants, discussing their risks, effects, and the importance of awareness. Host Brandon Couch emphasizes that…
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224 - The Miracle of Caleb: A Mother's Story
In this emotional episode, Brandon Couch speaks with Jennifer Bennington about her son Caleb's life, struggles, and tragic death due to fentanyl poisoning…
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223 - Finding Healing Through Connection: The Transformative Journey of Brandon Couch
In a world where vulnerability is often shunned, Brandon Couch's journey from addiction and trauma to healing and purpose stands as a beacon of hope. Through…
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222 - Learning Together - History of Narcotics
This episode of The Recovery Couch delves into the extensive history of narcotics, tracing their origins from ancient civilizations to the modern opioid…
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221- Learning Together - Understanding the Opioid Crisis
In this episode of Learning Together, Brandon Couch delves into the world of narcotics, exploring their definitions, classifications, and the dangers…
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220 - Learning Together - Quaaludes and other Sedative Hypnotics
This conversation delves into the history and effects of Quaalude, a sedative that gained popularity in the 1960s and 70s. It discusses its initial perception…
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219 - John Michael Weber - Understanding Addiction: The Role of Trauma
In this episode, Brandon Couch interviews John Michael Weber, who shares his profound journey through trauma, addiction, and recovery. John discusses the…
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218 - Learning Together - Understanding Alcohol
This conversation delves into the intricate process of alcohol detoxification in the body, focusing on the liver's unique role in transforming ethyl alcohol…
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217 - Learning Together - Inside the Brain: Understanding How Addiction Impacts the Mind
In this episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch continues the Learning Together series with a deep dive into the most complex organ in the human body…
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216: From Football to Faith: A Journey of Recovery Part 2
Part 2 of my conversation with Julian Jackson-Linkhart. In this episode, Brandon Couch and Julian Jackson Linkhart discuss the journey of recovery from…
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215: Learning Together - Understanding Neurobiology
In this episode, Brandon Couch explores the neurobiology of addiction, detailing how psychoactive drugs affect the brain and nervous system. He explains the…