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Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal episode, Kyle shares the tumultuous journey of the first ten years battling alcoholism, offering a raw and unfiltered account of the cycles, struggles and mental anguish he faced. With raw vulnerability, Kyle reflects on the near-death experiences and the toll alcoholism took on personal relationships and friendships. Adding a unique and intimate perspective, Kyle’s wife, Alyssa, joins the conversation to share her own experiences and insights into the challenges they faced as a couple. This podcast is a powerful exploration of the complexities of addiction, shedding light on the impact it can have on individuals and those closest to them. Listeners are taken on an emotional rollercoaster as Kyle and Alyssa open up about the darkest moments, the hard-won victories, and the ongoing, but unknown, journey toward recovery.
Do you need immediate help?
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Chapter 3 Stigma Website & Blog
A vision for your life - letting those struggling with behaviors, thought patterns, vices know that they are not alone and that unbelievable potential waits for them if they choose to accept their addiction and enter into active recovery.
Kyle shares his vision for the podcast, a key reading from an important piece of recovery literature and briefly introduces himself.
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From the publisher's feed
Chapter 3 Stigma — Addiction, Recovery & Hope
Chapter 3 Stigma is a podcast about what happens after the decision to change — when the real work of recovery begins. Hosted by Kyle Zibrowski, a recovering alcoholic and storyteller, the show dives into the heart of addiction recovery, mental health, and healing from shame through raw, unfiltered conversations with people who’ve lived it.
Each episode explores what it means to rebuild after addiction: how to navigate relapse, repair trust, find forgiveness, and rediscover purpose. You’ll hear from therapists, recovery coaches, medical professionals, and loved ones who share hard-won insights about sobriety, relationships, and resilience.
Whether you’re battling alcoholism, substance use disorder, or learning how to support someone in recovery, this podcast offers real-world tools, emotional honesty, and the reminder that you are not alone.
Our mission: to end stigma, build understanding, and remind every listener that recovery isn’t a finish line — it’s a new chapter.
Topics you’ll find here:
addiction recovery • sobriety • relapse prevention • family healing • supporting a loved one • overcoming stigma • trauma recovery • emotional sobriety • mental health and addiction • personal growth
Follow Chapter 3 Stigma to hear powerful stories that prove: even after addiction, life can begin again.