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Recovery Demystified - Non-Religious Addiction Recovery and Harm Reduction for Queers, Neurodivergent People, & Their Allies

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Rating
★★★★★
4.9
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This podcast has
100 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Early Brunner
Explicit
No
Date created
2024/12/23
Latest episode
2026/10/27
Average duration
48 min.
Release period
7 days

Description

Welcome to the ONLY non-religious addiction recovery podcast exploring the queer and neurodivergent (autism/ADHD/etc) experience of addiction recovery, sobriety, and harm reduction. We tell addiction recovery stories to destigmatize recovery while navigating life in the process of healing from addiction and trauma. We leave shame and purity politics at the door. Start here! https://sites.libsyn.com/560715/why-do-i-keep-relapsing-youre-not-broken-heres-how-to-break-the-cycle We talk about addiction recovery support from a radical lens, thinking outside the box and providing viable alternatives to 12-step programs. Defining and creating our own recovery/sobriety/harm-reduction lifestyle fosters the environment of empowerment and self-love necessary to change our habits. We uplift perspectives from queer and neurodivergent people (autism/ADHD/etc), exploring things like relapse prevention, coping with cravings, trauma, anxiety, socializing while sober, and other common struggles. You can expect empowerment, encouragement, and a healing environment. We prioritize representation and recovery stories from queer, neurodivergent, and non-religious voices. The goal here is to leave with shame reducing harm reduction tools and strategies, while we have discussions about sobriety challenges, relapse, and mental health. You'll find guidance for secular and alternative recovery paths with a punk, stigma-free, and inclusive approach to healing. Whether you're looking for a queer recovery podcast, neurodivergent sobriety support, or just want real talk about addiction and harm reduction, Recovery Demystified is here to provide clarity, compassion, and community. We explore the dusty corners, the gray areas, and we are here to show you that nobody is too far gone. If you have ever felt left behind or pushed to the fringes of society, you are in the right place! Recovery for the rest of us! Connect with us: Instagram - @recoverydemystified Substack - @recoverydemystified Email - [email protected] Donate to our cause! Patreon - Link in episode descriptions! Venmo & Paypal - @recoverydemystified https://www.recoverydemystified.com/donations/

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Let's Talk Sober Dating with Logan on Episode 100!!!!
2026/10/27
Logan is back to talk about sober dating, science and spirituality, and trying something different when it comes to anger management and emotional regulation. Do we have to date other sober people if we are in recovery? How can we respond to anger without falling into the same patterns? Is it possible to balance science, spirituality, and multiple approaches to addiction recovery simultaneously? Logan is here to talk about his sober years, his daily routines to stay on track, and how even the worst of life's events further galvanize his decision to stay sober. Holler at us: [email protected] Book a free call with Early! Join us on Patreon! Get some RD merch! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Substack! Donate to our nonprofit! Logo: Stevie Petet Theme Music: Logan Bragg
Feeling Worse After Getting Sober? You're Normal. I Promise.
2026/10/20
Are your emotions overwhelming after you got sober? Or do you feel nothing at all? Navigating the unpredictable emotional landscape of sobriety can be a rocky road. In today's episode we talk about the grief of losing the substance, the process of allowing our brains to heal, and how addiction itself can be trauma. Whatever you're going through is normal, you're not broken, and you'll find some of my most helpful tips in this episode. Thanks for being here. Listen to previous episode: How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself Get in touch! [email protected] Book a Recovery Coaching call with Early! Join us on Patreon! Donate to our nonprofit! Get some RD merch! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Substack! Logo - Stevie Petet Theme Music - Logan Bragg
Is Sex and Love Addiction Really Addiction? Dean Spade's Story
2026/10/13
Dean Spade, author of Love in a F*cked Up World joins Early to talk about his story with sex and love addiction, work addiction, and how his childhood experiences shaped his relationships as an adult. He talks about how a lot of this stuff maybe isn't even an "addiction" and how perhaps we all have strange relationships to work under capitalism and sex and love within patriarchy. Buckle up as we enter another gray area and explore the question: Is sex and love addiction really addiction? Join us on Patreon! Book a Recovery Coaching call with Early! Donate to our nonprofit! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Substack! Get some RD merch! Logo: Stevie Petet Theme Music: Logan Bragg
Staying Sober (and Even Happy) While the World Falls Apart
2026/10/06
I somehow accomplished the impossible -- I remain happy, content, and stay sober no matter what happens. What are my personal secrets and methods? And how do I stay steady through external crisis and impending apocalypse? I'm just here for the ride, my dudes. Tune into this week episode's to learn some of my best kept secrets to living the good life. 988 - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Schedule a free 20-minute recovery coaching call with Early! Join us on Patreon! Donate to our nonprofit! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Substack! Get some RD merch! Logo - Stevie Petet Theme Music - Logan Bragg   If this show helps you or reminds you of someone, tell a friend! Thanks for your support!
From Blacking Out to the Mental Shift That Changed Everything: Brian Walker of A Day Without Love
2026/09/29
Brian's story begins with a deep knowing that he was an outcast. Alcohol helped him fit in, and helped him feel confident: something he had rarely felt before. After a while, things spun out of control, and he found himself blacking out and waking up places he had never been before. One day he realized -- what if everything could get better? Even the good stuff? Check out Brian Walker's music: A Day Without Love National Suicide Hotline Similar resources for those outside the US Connect with us: Book a free Recovery Coaching consultation with Early! Join us on Patreon! Donate to our nonprofit! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Substack! Credits: Theme music - Logan Bragg Logo - Stevie Petet Everything.... else.... - Early Brunner   Your generosity is what keeps us going! Please rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear this message today. You're doing amazing work!
Why You Keep Relapsing, Part 2: How to Stop the Voice in Your Head and Find Peace
2026/09/22
Relapsing is a drag. You're not alone. A forgotten skill from Rational Recovery called Addicted Voice Recognition Technique might just be the key that you've been searching for! In today's episode, we go over AVRT more thoroughly -- what it is, why it works, and how you can use this skill to finally stop going back out and using/drinking. The best part about it is it's FREE! Part 1 of Why You Keep Relapsing (Start here!) Another episode on AVRT (Addicted Voice Recognition Technique)   Looking for more??  Book a Recovery Coaching call with Early! Donate to our nonprofit! Join the Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Substack! Get some merch! Logo - Stevie Petet Theme Music - Logan Bragg
A Southern Trans Addiction Story: Genderfucking Labels & Reclaiming Authenticity
2026/09/15
A lot of us use substances to bury our trauma and discomfort -- especially those of us who are queer and trans. Today we hear from Brody who tells their story of growing up queer in the deep south in heavily Christian surroundings. After being bullied for their gender expression, they flipped to hyper-femininity. They found solace and escape in substances, effectively self-medicating their trauma. Eventually, they found recovery through trauma therapy, meditation, making 12-step work for them, and notably -- coming out as trans. They talk about their stays in the psych ward, finding diagnostic labels to be meaningless, but finding the right medication to be helpful.  Join us on Patreon! Book a Recovery Coaching call with Early! Donate to our nonprofit! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Substack! Visit our merch store! (link fixed) Theme music - Logan Bragg Logo - Stevie Petet
How to Build a Life You No Longer Need to Escape From (It's Not as Hard as it Seems!)
2026/09/08
Hot take alert! Making your life AWESOME isn't as hard as it seems -- and here's how you can do it! Today I talk about ways to balance our lives by reducing stress, adding in more cool stuff, and changing our perspective on life to make ourselves feel grateful as a knee-jerk reaction. I talk about my favorite empowerment skill from the book Nonviolent Communication, why we should all read the news less, and why we should work less. Then I talk about making space and intentionally doing things that make our life more comfortable and more meaningful and connected. Last, I discuss internal shifts we can make that allow us to have a more positive perspective, naturally. Oh, and I encourage you to get a happy fun cute DOG!!! Join us on Patreon! Book a free 20 minute Recovery Coaching Strategy Call with Early! Donate to our nonprofit! Get some cool RD t-shirts! Subscribe to our Substack! Follow us on Instagram! Logo - Stevie Petet Theme Music - Logan Bragg
Weed, Extreme States, Psych Drugs, and Re-thinking Mental Health Care: Sascha Altman Dubrul's Story
2026/09/01
Sascha Altman Dubrul is a punk elder, therapist, and co-founder of The Icarus Project -- a radical mental health support network. In his interview he talks about being friends with people on TV as a kid, finding weed and having the whole universe open up, psychedelics, and ending up involuntarily commited to the psych ward. Sascha discusses extreme mental states, finding punks, how psychiatric drugs are also very much drugs, the harm reduction guide to coming off psych meds, AI relationships, and the complicated situation of having his life saved and simultaneously squashed and limited through being involuntarily committed to the psych ward. He talks about starting The Icarus Project, more compassionate and humanizing ways to think about mental health struggles, and ways of viewing ourselves and others outside of the lens of shame and discrimination. Sascha's Substack! Harm Reduction Guide to Coming off Psychiatric Drugs ------------------------------ Join us on Patreon! Book a free 20 minute Recovery Coaching Strategy Call with Early! Donate to our nonprofit! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Substack! Get some cool RD shirts! (updated link that actually works!)
Why You Keep Relapsing: You're Not Broken & Here's How to Break the Cycle
2026/08/25
When it comes to mysteries, why we relapse is among the most common problems in addiction recovery. In this episode I discuss four reasons why you keep relapsing and provide clear, actionable ways to catch yourself before it's too late. If you've ever wondered "Why do I keep relapsing?" ... get out your pen and paper, because we are about to demystify that shit. You're not broken, you just need more information about what it takes to re-write our programming. You can do this! Related episodes -  The Two Mental Shifts That Make Addiction Recovery Possible The #1 Skill You Need to Be Bulletproof in Recovery Stop Fighting With Yourself - Train Your Brain to Stop Cravings   Support the Podcast - Join us on Patreon! Get some RD merch! Book a free 20 minute Recovery Coaching strategy call with Early! Donate to Our Nonprofit! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Substack! Theme music - Logan Bragg Logo - Stevie Petet
The Pills to Heroin to Meth Pipeline: What Your Doctor Doesn't Warn You About, Josh's Addiction Recovery Story
2026/08/18
Josh Datant joins us today to tell his harrowing story of becoming an IV meth and heroin user after first being prescribed the painkiller pills Oxycontin by his doctor at the age of 15. The pills to heroin to meth pipeline is very real, and it's not the first time we have heard someone go down this path on our show. Opiate pills can seem like a miracle drug at first, but like so many folks, Josh quickly became addicted and then seek out heroin as a cheaper and easier to find alternative. We talk about his childhood trauma, growing up with an addicted parent, and living with OCD. We talk about how things crumbled and fell apart, and the tools he used (like music) to put them back together. Josh is here to show us that no one is too far gone. If you are having a hard time, there's hope for you. Book a free 20 minute 1:1 Recovery Coaching strategy call with Early! Join us on Patreon! Donate to our nonprofit! Subscribe to our Substack! Follow us on Instagram! Get some world famous RD merch! Logo - Stevie Petet Theme Music - Logan Bragg
Anxiety - Why You Have It and the Unexpected Way to Get Rid of It
2026/08/11
Nobody likes anxiety. It makes sense to want it to go away. In this episode we dive into how alcohol and other substances can cause a neurochemical spike that causes the anxiety that we are using the substance to relieve, and how this can be a slippery slope into self-medicating and addiction. What if the secret to getting rid of anxiety isn't about trying to make it go away? What if we can find a way to understand it, greet it, and allow it to happen -- and the allowing is what sets us free? We also talk about nervous system overwhelm (fight or flight) and how to get grounded again when the anxiety gets too far outside of our window of tolerance. And strangely enough, anxiety has a purpose, and we will talk about that as well. You might not have an anxiety "disorder"... your body might just be adapting to the substances you're giving it, seeking homeostasis. Through healthy emotional regulation techniques and questioning our relationship to substances, we can get rid of that pesky anxiety or at least figure out how to negotiate space with it and let it process through us naturally. We dive into the RAIN technique and vagus nerve activation to relieve anxiety and panic. The only way out is through. You got this. Join our Patreon! Book a free 20 minute Recovery Coaching consultation with Early! Follow us on Instagram! Donate to our nonprofit! Shop our merch store! Subscribe to our Substack! Logo - Stevie Petet Theme Music -  Logan Bragg
Is Weed Addictive? Armstrong's Story of Addiction, Psychedelics, and an Existential Crisis
2026/08/04
Why do people think weed addiction isn't real? Today we hear from Armstrong about his experience with the magic, medicine, and misery of weed. He also talks about high-dose psychedelic experiences and having what might be defined as a spiritual psychosis. Near the end of his addiction, he was scrounging around for roaches on the ground. The existential crisis has eased a bit, but it's still with him.  If you've ever wondered if weed is addictive, you'll definitely know the answer after today's episode. If you're questioning your use of weed, you're not alone. If you haven't fully recovered from a psychedelic experience, you're not the only one! Send me an email! [email protected] Join our Patreon community! Book a 1:1 free consultation for Recovery Coaching with Early! Follow us on Instagram! Donate to our nonprofit! Get some cool RD merch! Subscribe to our Substack! Theme music - Logan Bragg Logo - Stevie Petet
When Shame and Self-Loathing Lead to Binge Drinking - Colleen's Story
2026/07/28
Binge drinking can be a response to unbearable emotions -- and that was the case for our guest today, Colleen Clifford. She talks about being a kid whose needs were unmet, people pleasing, and how a difficult diagnosis left her feeling broken. Unsure where to turn, she ended up finding solace in binge drinking. She kept it together while at sea as a commercial fisherwoman, but her time on land was frought with brown-outs, black-outs, and hangovers.  We talk about death of a loved one, grief, and how one moment can change everything. Book a free 20-minute recovery coaching consultation with Early! Support this podcast; join the Patreon! Donate to our nonprofit! Check out our merch store! Subscribe to our Substack! Follow us on Instagram! Logo - Stevie Petet Theme Music - Logan Bragg
Sobriety Can Get Lonely - How to Socialize While Sober
2026/07/21
Getting sober can mean your social life changes overnight — and nobody really prepares you for that. We often get really bad advice about how we need to make extreme changes, but sometimes that can cause more harm than good. What if we moved slowly, with more intention, and landed in a place that is authentic to our needs? This episode highlights unmasking and neurodivergence in addiction recovery, why "doing less" can be more sustainable, and why the rulebook that says you have to cut off every friend who still uses might not be right for everyone. Some of those friendships are worth keeping. This episode is for anyone who's felt awkward, isolated, or lost in a sea of other people's opinions. What you need to know is already inside of you, and planet Earth is your third space. Book a free 20 minute Recovery Coaching call with Early! Join the Patreon and support this podcast! Donate to our nonprofit via our website! Check out our merch store! Subscribe to our Substack! Follow us on Instagram! Holler at me in the email - [email protected] Logo - Stevie Petet Theme Music - Logan Bragg

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4.9 out of 5
28 reviews
★★★★★
Jtkaleb 2026/08/25
best thing you never knew you needed !
early is the best thing i never knew i needed ! RD has been the best tool i have found to help navigate the path of sobriety and depression and just ...
★★★★★
Live onion 2026/05/20
An Enlightening Listen!
These interviews are of real people who share their lived experiences and Early does a great job at asking questions without judgement. If you are in ...
★★★★★
Little Brother...1984 2026/05/05
A much needed take
Somehow found my way here from the (folk)punk world and I’m glad I did. This is a refreshing and much needed take on approaching addiction & recovery....
★★★★★
HarmRedux Mama from the North 2026/04/30
Thank you for being here
This podcast gently offers perspective and validation for folx seeking a recovery community that is focused on acceptance, evidence based practices an...
★★★★★
DiosMadre 2026/04/23
This podcast fills a need in the recovery community
Smart, compassionate, honest, questioning, deep dives, and to thine own self be true always
★★★★★
A Secret Location 2026/03/13
For a Weirdo Like Me
Early brings a compassionate heart to asking hard questions around substance use & its impacts. A wide range of knowledge about, & techniques for, wor...
★★★★★
kboy2408 2026/03/08
happy to find rd podcast
great secular non religious addiction recovery podcast good book recommendations and great interviews that go deep please put book and resource titl...
★★★★★
Deggie134 2026/02/17
Refreshing perspective’s
I’m incredibly grateful to have found this podcast recently, I feel at home here. I’m flying through these episodes.. Thanks Early, the guests and all...
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