Curiosity Over *Cure* in Recovery

Have you ever caught yourself asking, “Was it really that bad, or am I overreacting?” That question is often the first sign that gaslighting has taken its toll. In this episode, I’m joined by relationship coach Heather Melville, founder of Healthy Relationships, to discuss the messy, non-linear reality of healing after leaving an emotionally or physically abusive relationship.

We break down what “toxic” truly looks like—from the exhaustion of walking on eggshells to the quiet erosion of your ow

We’re building a recovery podcast that skips the dry lectures and speaks to real sobriety, from sober curious to early recovery to long term healing. We name the hard parts like trauma, mental health, and dual diagnosis while focusing on how to build a meaningful life after addiction.

• A clear welcome for sober curious listeners and people in early sobriety
• Why we prioritize honest conversation over textbook advice
• Mental health and trauma as core parts of addiction recovery
• D diagnosis

Burnout doesn't always announce itself with a crash; for many high-achieving professionals, it’s a slow-burn reality characterized by constant stress and emotional exhaustion. In this episode of the Recovery Catalyst Podcast, we explore practical mental health and healing tools for navigating career-driven burnout through the lens of Lexi Reed’s "Creative Reset" approach. We discuss how nervous system regulation and micro-creative breaks can interrupt the stress loop, offering a path to susta...

Shannon Darrow is a divorce coach and mediator, and the host of In Between Them — a podcast featuring honest conversations with adults about what their parents' divorce shaped, broke, and built in them as children. Her desire is to bring to light all of the impacts children suffer from their parent's divorce so parents can become aware and do better

In this episode we discuss:

• Shannon’s path from law school to corporate life to divorce coaching and mediation
• Why adult children can recall s

What happens after the operating room doors close? For most, it’s not the heroic scene depicted on screen—it’s the weight of high-stakes decisions and the pressure to remain unshakeable.

In this episode, Cat York sits down with trauma surgeon, educator, and author Dr. Daniel Eiferman to discuss the hidden emotional reality of surgery. Drawing from his book, Cut Open: A Surgeon’s Stories of Resilience, Loss, and Growth, Daniel shares an honest look at the profession and provides actionable strat

We sit with the raw truth of losing someone to addiction and the extra burden of shame that families carry in silence. Katie Rizzo shares how she uses poetry and community to keep Nicholas’ story alive while pushing back on stigma and broken systems.

• Nicholas’ anxiety, addiction, and the five to six year family battle
• Shame around overdose death and why secrecy protects the problem
• Al‑Anon as a tool for families and the idea of being a loving witness
• ICU withdrawal, relapse realities, a