I started the Recovery Catalyst Podcastto shine a light on the subjects that are often misunderstood and frequently avoided—especially addiction. My journey hasn’t been easy. After years of struggling with alcoholism, I’m grateful to be sober today. But the road wasn’t a straight line, and even five years later, maintaining sobriety in a world that often judges you for refusing a drink can still be a challenge.
I grew up surrounded by the impact of alcoholism, and I’ve lost friends and family to this disease. Every time I hit record, I think of them. My hope for this podcast is to look at addiction, recovery, and mental health through a lens of curiosity rather than cure. I don’t believe we are ever truly "cured" of addiction, nor do I believe we are ever "fully recovered." Instead, I believe in the lifelong, beautiful, and messy process of healing.
Recovery Catalyst isn’t meant to be polished or perfect—it’s quite flawed, just like me. But it is real, and the stories we share are, too. Whether you are currently in recovery or still searching for your path, I want you to know: there is always hope, and you are always worth it.
-Cat
