July 17, 2025

How Richard Taite Transformed Addiction Into Purpose and Healing

49 minutes

In this emotionally charged episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, addiction recovery expert and entrepreneur Richard Taite shares the powerful story of how he turned his own struggles with addiction and trauma into a mission to save lives and create lasting change. From founding groundbreaking treatment centers to launching a top-ranked podcast, Richard speaks candidly about healing, purpose, and fighting back against the fentanyl crisis.

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Mental Health Quote from the Episode

“What kills people is not knowing that they’re loved and worthy of healing.”

Episode Description

Richard Taite’s life and work are proof that healing from addiction isn’t just possible—it’s purposeful. In this raw and timely conversation, Richard opens up about the abuse and trauma that led him into addiction, how he clawed his way to sobriety, and why he’s using his platform to fight back against the fentanyl epidemic.

As the founder of multiple top-tier treatment centers and host of the #3-ranked mental health podcast, We’re Out of Time, Richard delivers powerful insights on recovery, identity, and what the system gets wrong—and right—about addiction. He shares the emotional cost of being publicly successful but privately broken, as well as the crucial role of compassion, data, and honesty in saving lives.

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Meet Our Guest: Richard Taite

Richard Taite – Addiction Recovery Expert | Founder | Advocate | Host of “We’re Out of Time”

Richard Taite is a nationally recognized leader in addiction recovery and trauma-informed care. He is the founder and executive chairman of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa and 1 Method, and the former founder of Cliffside Malibu. Across decades of work, Richard has helped thousands—including celebrities and high-risk individuals—achieve lasting recovery.

Currently hosting the acclaimed podcast We’re Out of Time, Richard is using his platform to advocate for urgent national action on fentanyl, overdose prevention, and compassionate recovery services. His life is a testament to the idea that recovery is not only possible but also transformational.

Connect with Richard Taite:

Website: http://wereoutoftime.com

Twitter: https://x.com/RichardTaite

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardtaiteofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardTaiteOfficial

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtaite/

Key Takeaways

The root of addiction is often deep trauma and shame, not just chemical dependency.

Compassion, structure, and data must all be part of effective treatment.

Your past does not define you; purpose and healing are always possible.

Actionable Items

Educate yourself and loved ones on the signs of fentanyl exposure and how to respond.

Listen to We’re Out of Time to understand the real-time impact of the addiction crisis: http://wereoutoftime.com

Practice telling your own story, even if just to yourself—it’s the first step to healing.

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & how Richard met G-Rex

03:10 – Richard’s childhood trauma and roots of addiction

09:30 – The spark that led to sobriety

14:00 – Building treatment centers rooted in empathy and science

18:45 – Why addiction treatment in America needs to evolve

22:30 – What the fentanyl crisis is doing to families

27:00 – Mental health, identity, and finding purpose

32:20 – Starting We’re Out of Time and sounding the alarm

38:00 – Final thoughts: compassion and accountability

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