In this podcast, Lauren breaks down his experience with working with a sponsor, and sponsoring others. This podcast is a very good primer for anyone looking for a sponsor, and also clarifies some of the misconceptions regarding sponsorship.

Rosalyn, clean for many years, takes us through her journey of recovery with complete candor and honesty. In addition, Roz shares her experience with how she lives her life with passion. She is a true power of example for addicts everywhere.

Richard, sober 19 years, shares his experience with early sobriety, and what he did in his early recovery that served him well. He shares how he developed his foundation through positive and proactive recovery actions. Furthermore, Richard explains what he does currently to achieve serenity and solid emotional sobriety.

In this podcast Jessie shares on the topic of working with others, and how working with others has influenced his life, relationships, and personal recovery. Jesse dispels the myth that you have to have long-term recovery to be of service and help others with the steps. Alcoholics and addicts in early recovery will benefit from hearing Jesse’s experience, strength and hope on working with others.

Clark, clean and sober 36 years, shares his story and on being a working artist in recovery. In addition, he discusses how he works the steps, and the importance of helping others. Now, his drug of choice is art and painting is his meditation.

Former inmate, Cruz, sober 16 years, shares his inspiring story on how he began his recovery in prison and his challenging journey entering mainstream society. Cruz shares honestly and with humility on the topic of persistence in this podcast, and is a power of example for anyone, regardless of background. He never gave up because he has the heart of a champion.

Dave, sober 20 years, on the topic of restraint. In this insightful podcast Dave shares his experience with restraint of tongue and pin and how the steps and the program have given him a new life free from drugs and alcohol. He also elaborates on how daily prayer and meditation have helped him to be a more observant and empathetic person.

Nyla Cione, sober 24 years, is a voice coach, music producer/musician and the producer of the Recovery Rock Fest in Wilmington, North Carolina. In this podcast Nyla shares how service work has helped form the foundation for her long-term recovery and the positive spillover of emotional sobriety. In addition, she goes over her work with the Recovery Rock Festival and their upcoming event in September.

Paul Churchill, the host of the popular Recovery Elevator Podcast, speaks openly and candidly on the topic of HOW: Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness. He breaks down how working with a sponsor has helped him with the steps and his recovery, how he has become more open since getting sober, and how willingness has been the touchstone to growth in his recovery. Paul also shares on how his podcast has helped him stay sober and the benefit the podcast has been to his sobriety.

Joshua Horton, 32 years old from Atlanta Georgia. Currently residing in Oxford Mississippi. B.A. in Sociology from Ole Miss, 3.5 years in recovery. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College with thesis on Rehabilitation vs. Incarceration for non-violent substance abuse offenders. Currently in law school at Ole Miss and Current owner and CEO of Southern Recovery Advocacy, a non-profit organization based out of Oxford Mississippi. Working with multiple state and national organizations to bring advocacy, education, and opportunity to those suffering from substance abuse disorder and communities by reducing stigma and shifting policies.