In this episode, Chris Smith shares his inspiring story of recovery, redemption, and service.  To learn more about Fit 4 Recovery or to reach Chris directly, go here.

Can attunement with an animal actually foster emotional regulation and help abused or neglected adolescents connect with themselves and others?  Check out this fascinating conversation with Liz Olszewski, the founder and Executive Director of Horses Healing Hearts.

To learn more about Liz or to find out how you can support the work of her nonprofit, visit hhhusa.org.

David and Nate enjoy a wide-ranging conversation with venture capitalist Jason Portnoy, a survivor of porn/sex addiction and author of the highly acclaimed memoir Silicon Valley Pornstar.   You may learn more about Jason or contact him by visiting jasonportnoy.com.

Are there true advantages to spending time in a sober community after you've entered recovery?  Evan Radkte of recoveryunplugged.com says Yes! -- and he shares his story with David and Nate in this inspiring (and sobering) episode.

Glenn Hadley, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Dreamscape Healthcare Marketing helps treatment centers gain visibility. In this episode, he helps David and Nate understand the challenges faced by any facility that wants to introduce itself honestly and effectively to people who are hunting for addiction treatment. 

In a rural setting along the Atlantic shoreline in Connecticut, former Catholic priest Dr. Michael Hinckley and his team are meeting the unique needs of an often stigmatized and ostracized population.  In this conversation with Nate and David, Dr. Hinckley tells the story of Wildwood Farm.

Research has rekindled interest in the therapeutic power of psychedelics in the clinical treatment of anxiety, depression, and addiction.  Dr. Thomas Cabel and Chad Harman, CEO of Psycheseuticals, explore the status of the field in this revealing interview.

All of us on the road to recovery are encouraged by the stories of others.  In this episode, Stuart Goffman, producer of the A&E series Addiction Unplugged, relates his discovery of the reality of addiction and the power of storytelling.

A sobering and inspiring conversation with the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives.

Is it possible to treat potential addicts before they take the fateful slide into severe addiction?  Researcher, teacher, and therapist Patrick Moore says "yes" -- and he has the data to prove it.