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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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Episode #214: Learning Together - Recovery Treatment
In this episode, Brandon Couch discusses the stages of addiction, the importance of recovery, and the critical components of effective treatment. He emphasizes…
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Episode #213: Learning Together- Stages of Addiction
In this episode, Brandon Couch introduces a new series focused on understanding addiction and its treatment. He discusses the prevalence of substance use, the…
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Episode #212 - From Football to Faith: A Journey of Recovery
In this powerful episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch sits down with Julian Jackson Linkhart for a deep and honest conversation about recovery…
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Episode #211 - The Strength Within
In this episode, Brandon Couch discusses the essence of toughness and resilience, emphasizing that true strength comes from facing life's challenges head-on…
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Episode 210 - Titles vs. Truth - Discussing Chapter 6 of my book "Step 4"
Brandon Couch opens up about the collision between the titles he wore—employee, grad student, veteran, husband, father—and the truth he refused to name: drug…
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“Addiction & Adultery” — from Chapter 2 of 'Step 4: A Journey Through Addiction."
In this episode of the Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch dives into the intertwined themes of addiction and infidelity, exploring how guilt, shame, and isolation…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Your Story Isn't Wasted
In this Voices of Recovery episode for National Recovery Month, host Brandon Couch reminds listeners that no matter how broken the past may seem, Your Story…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Prison or Purpose
In this Voices of Recovery episode for National Recovery Month, host Brandon Couch explores the powerful choice between Prison or Purpose. Drawing from his own…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Avoidance
In this Voices of Recovery episode for National Recovery Month, host Brandon Couch tackles the hard truth about avoidance—the tendency to bury pain, escape…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Break The Silence
In this Voices of Recovery episode for National Recovery Month, host Brandon Couch invites listeners to confront one of the greatest barriers to…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Your Story Matters
In this special Voices of Recovery episode for National Recovery Month, host Brandon Couch explores the power of personal testimony in the healing journey…
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Episode #203 - Finding Strength in Adversity with Taja King
In this episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch sits down with Taja King, a motivational speaker, author, and life coach who has turned her deepest…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Breaking Cycles
Addiction doesn’t just affect individuals—it weaves itself into families, communities, and generations. In this National Recovery Month episode of Voices of…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Vulnerability
Vulnerability can feel terrifying, but it’s also where true healing begins. In this National Recovery Month episode of Voices of Recovery, we dive into the…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Prison to Purpose
From prison walls to a life of purpose—this National Recovery Month episode of Voices of Recovery explores how even our darkest chapters can be transformed…
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Episode #199 - Janelle Martin - "A Mother's Fight for Her Daughter"
In this intimate conversation, Janelle Martin opens up about her daughter’s addiction and recovery—and the healing work that followed. She shares the shock of…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Shame
Shame is one of the heaviest chains in addiction—and one of the hardest to break in recovery. In this National Recovery Month episode of Voices of Recovery, we…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Behind the Pages of Recovery
This episode pulls back the curtain on how recovery stories are written, refined, and released to the world. Host Brandon Couch explores the craft—and the…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Sharing Stories
In this special National Recovery Month edition of Voices of Recovery, we highlight the power of storytelling as a tool for healing and hope. Every story of…
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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - What Recovery Really Means
September is National Recovery Month, and in this special Voices of Recovery episode, we dig deep into the heart of what recovery really means. Recovery is…
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Episode #194 - From Struggle to Strength: Maddie's Story
In this inspiring episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Maddie Andrews to hear her powerful story of resilience, faith, and recovery…
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Progress Over Perfection - Finale
In the final episode of Progress Over Perfection, we bring the series full circle with one simple reminder: progress is the point. Over the past episodes…
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Progress Over Perfection - Gratitude
Gratitude has the power to shift our perspective, even in the hardest seasons of recovery. It doesn’t erase the struggle, but it reminds us that progress—no…
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Progress Over Perfection - Boundaries Build Freedom
In recovery and in life, it’s easy to confuse boundaries with restrictions. But the truth is, healthy boundaries aren’t walls that keep us trapped—they’re…
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Progress Over Perfection - The Shame Spiral
Shame has a way of pulling us into a cycle that feels impossible to escape. One mistake leads to guilt, the guilt fuels shame, and the shame pushes us back…
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Episode #188 - From Brokenness to Healing: Jay Miller's Story
In this powerful episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Jay Miller to hear his remarkable journey from addiction, homelessness, and…
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Progress Over Perfection - The Comparison Trap
Nothing steals joy and progress faster than comparison. In recovery—and in everyday life—it’s easy to measure ourselves against others: their milestones, their…
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Progress Over Perfection - The Inner Critic
Recovery already demands courage, patience, and resilience—but the loudest battle often comes from within. The inner critic whispers lies about who we are…
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Progress Over Perfection - Critics Don't Count
In recovery—and in life—it’s tempting to let the voices of critics define our worth. Whether it’s outsiders who don’t understand the journey, or internal…
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Progress Over Perfection - Permission to Be Human
In recovery, it’s easy to fall into the trap of expecting ourselves to always get it right—to never slip, stumble, or feel weak. But the truth is, being human…
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Episode #183 - Redemption Through Faith: Rob Lohman's Journey
In this conversation, Rob Lohman shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the role of faith, community, and personal transformation…
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Progress Over Perfection - Small Wins Matter
Recovery is not about giant leaps—it’s about small, steady steps forward. In this episode of Progress Over Perfection, we explore the power of celebrating…
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Progress Over Perfection - Grace Over Guilt
Guilt has a way of chaining us to our past, replaying mistakes until we start to believe they define us. In this episode, we talk about choosing grace over…
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Progress Over Perfection - Myth of Perfection
In this episode, we challenge the false idea that recovery—or life—requires flawless execution. The myth of perfection keeps us stuck in shame, fear, and…
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Progress Over Perfection - Exhale
In this episode, we talk about letting go of the constant pressure to “get it all right” in recovery. Too often, we push ourselves to meet unrealistic…
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Inside the Fire - The Fire Made Me
Some people break under pressure—but others are forged in it. In this episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch reflects on the seasons of pain, loss, and…
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Episode #177- Brezz's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
In this powerful episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Brezz, whose journey from a childhood surrounded by trauma and addiction to a life…
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Inside the Fire - Life with Purpose
Sobriety is just the beginning. In this episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch shares how recovery became more than simply staying clean—it became a call to…
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Inside the Fire - Rebuilding Trust
Broken trust is one of the deepest wounds caused by addiction—and one of the hardest things to rebuild. In this episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch…
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Inside the Fire - Facing the Truth
In this brutally honest episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch reflects on the moment he stopped running and started facing the truth—about his addiction…
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Inside the Fire - A New Way
After years of chaos, self-destruction, and living in survival mode, Brandon Couch finally reached the moment that changed everything—the decision to choose a…
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Inside the Fire - When the Fire Burns Back
In this raw and unflinching episode, Brandon Couch shares the breaking point of a life consumed by chaos. After years of fistfights, arrests, and nights behind…
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Episode #172 - The Heart of A Warrior (Part 2): A Conversation with Michael Thompson
In this powerful episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Michael Thompson—author and leader of life-changing men’s retreats—to explore the…
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Inside the Fire - Losing Myself
In this raw and vulnerable episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch takes listeners into the season of his life where he completely lost his sense of self…
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Inside the Fire - Freefalling
In this raw and unfiltered episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch takes you into one of the most chaotic seasons of his life—when everything felt out of…
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Inside the Fire - 1st Hit of Speed
In this gripping episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch takes listeners back to the pivotal moment when he first tried speed. What began as a single hit…
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Inside the Fire - The Prison Years
In this episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch opens up about one of the most transformative chapters of his life: his time in prison. Stripped of freedom…
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Inside the Fire - The Chapter That Nearly Broke Me: "Lonely"
In this raw and unfiltered episode of Inside the Fire, Brandon Couch takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the most gut-wrenching chapters of his memoir…
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The Heart of a Warrior (Part 1): A Conversation with Michael Thompson
In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation on The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Michael Thompson—author of The Heart of a Warrior and…
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Inside the Fire - Behind "Step 4"
Every chapter of Step 4: A Journey Through Addiction came from a place of pain, surrender, and redemption—but there’s more to the story than what made it to…
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Wired for More - ADHD and Addiction Series Finale
There’s a powerful—and often overlooked—connection between ADHD and addiction. In this episode of Wired for More, Brandon Couch dives into how the wiring of an…
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Wired for More - Parenting, ADHD, and Breaking the Cycle
What happens when you’re parenting a child with ADHD—while still learning how to manage your own? In this honest and deeply personal episode of Wired for More…
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Wired for More - Gifts of ADHD
ADHD can feel like a constant battle—but hidden in the struggle are unexpected strengths. In this episode of Wired for More, Brandon Couch reframes the…
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Wired for More - Faith, Focus, and Holy Distraction
When your mind runs a hundred miles an hour, how do you stay focused on what truly matters? In this episode of Wired for More, Brandon Couch explores the…
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Episode #160 - Prayer, Power, and Purpose: A Conversation with Henry Nwaneri
In this anointed episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch welcomes Pastor Henry Nwaneri—author, prophetic teacher, and founder of Jesus House International…
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Wired for More - Medication and Sobriety
For those in recovery, the conversation around ADHD medication can feel like walking a tightrope. In this episode of Wired for More, Brandon Couch opens up…
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Wired for More - Slowing Down the Chaos
When your mind moves a mile a minute, slowing down can feel impossible. In this episode of Wired for More, Brandon Couch explores the daily chaos of living…