Recovery Ecosystem Podcast

In this episode of The Recovery Ecosystem, host Dr. Andre L. Johnson sits down with Charles Coleman to explore strategies for sustaining long-term recovery. Together, they discuss the importance of building healthy routines, developing strong support systems, and navigating the challenges that come with maintaining recovery over time. The conversation highlights how personal growth, community connections, and ongoing commitment can help individuals move beyond achieving recovery to building a fulfilling and sustainable life.

What does wellness look like in everyday life—and how can yoga support recovery? Host Andre Johnson welcomes Ayanna Johnson, CEO of Earthform Wellness, for a conversation about making wellness accessible and finding practical ways to care for yourself.

Ayanna shares how breathwork and yoga can help people pause, build awareness, and respond to stress with intention. They explore common misconceptions about yoga, its adaptability for different bodies and abilities, and Earthform’s work bringing yoga into Detroit schools and communities. The conversation also considers how mindful practices can support people in recovery and offer tools for navigating difficult emotions.

Recovery brings changes that extend far beyond substance use. In this episode of The Recovery Ecosystem, Dr. Andre Johnson, author of The Recovery Ecosystem, sits down with Nurse Carmen Johnson to discuss the physical health changes that can occur throughout recovery. Together, they explore how the body responds and heals, common health concerns people may experience, and why caring for physical health is an essential part of building a strong and sustainable recovery.

In this episode of The Recovery Ecosystem Podcast, Dr. Andre Johnson talks with Curtis Johnson and his daughter, Shawna, about what recovery looks like for the whole family.

Curtis opens up about his journey from addiction to sobriety and the role that faith, family, and community played along the way. Shawna shares what it was like experiencing her father’s journey from a daughter’s perspective, how it influenced her decision to minor in addiction studies, and how she uses music as an outlet for healing and expression.

Their conversation gets into the real impact addiction can have on family relationships and why healing often needs to happen on both sides. They also talk about spiritual growth, rebuilding relationships, finding support, and learning how to move forward together.

What does it take to rebuild a life after 29 years in prison?

For Darryl Woods, it started with faith—and grew through family, forgiveness, community, and purpose.

In Episode 2 of the Recovery Ecosystem Podcast, Darryl shares how hope carried him through unimaginable challenges and why true recovery requires more than individual effort—it takes an ecosystem of support.

This is a conversation about healing, second chances, and believing that transformation is always possible.

Recovery doesn't happen in isolation.

In this episode, Michael Johnson discusses why healthy problem-solving skills, family therapy, and professional support are key pieces of lasting recovery, and how healing the internal causes of behavior can make all the difference.

Parenting and recovery at the same time is no joke.

In this episode, Dr. Andre Johnson talks through what that actually looks like day to day—rebuilding trust, figuring it out as you go, and showing up even when it’s hard.

Recovery doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and neither does parenting. This one’s about how the two intersect in real life.

If you’re in it, or you work with families who are, definitely give this a listen.

What does a “recovery ecosystem” actually mean—and why should we care?

In this episode of The Recovery Ecosystem Podcast, we take a step back to unpack the concept at the heart of it all. In this conversation with Dr. Andre Johnson and Layal Bou Harfouch, we explore how recovery is more than an individual journey—it’s shaped by the systems, services, relationships, and environments that surround us.

Whether you’re new to the conversation or deeply embedded in the work, this episode lays the foundation for understanding recovery in a broader, more impactful way.

In this episode of The Recovery Ecosystem Podcast, Dr. Andre Johnson sits down with Johanna Huss-Jackson for an engaging and insightful conversation about Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and why it continues to be one of the most effective models for supporting youth and families.

Johanna breaks down what MST is, how it works in real-world settings, and why meeting families where they are makes such a powerful difference. Together, they explore the outcomes that make this model stand out, including keeping youth at home, supporting success in school and work, reducing justice system involvement, and creating meaningful benefits for communities.

With 91% of youth completing treatment while still living at home, 86% staying in school or employed, and 87% avoiding juvenile arrests by the end of treatment, this episode highlights what evidence-based, family-centered care can truly accomplish.

If you’re interested in proven approaches that create lasting change for youth and caregivers, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

One consistent voice can change everything. In this episode of The Recovery Ecosystem, Dr. Andre Johnson explores how families, mentors, and sponsors provide stability, accountability, and hope in recovery. Through honest reflection and practical guidance, this conversation highlights why no one should have to walk the healing journey alone.