Talkin' Trash Addiction Recovery Podcast

Episode 244 welcomed our resident medical professional, Elizabeth McKeon, PMHNP, for a conversation about the increasingly accessible world of “gas station pharmaceuticals,” including Kratom and 7-OH.

Beyond the medical facts, Elizabeth showed exactly why we value having her as part of Talkin’ Trash. Her compassion for people struggling with addiction isn’t something she simply talks about. It shows in how she treats them. Tim shared his own experience trusting Elizabeth with his MAT, addiction and mental health treatment, giving the conversation a personal perspective on what compassionate, knowledgeable care can actually look like. An informative episode, but more importantly, a reminder that people battling addiction deserve to be treated like people first.

Down two Canadians, the gents forged ahead without missing a beat. We welcomed Nicole as she celebrated 8 years clean and serene, bringing the kind of wisdom and perspective that only comes with eight years of recovery. Larry picked up some of Canada’s slack while Jimmy was at a Journey concert and Brad had to work. The nerve of these Canucks. Congratulations to Nicole on eight incredible years, and thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope with the boys and our audience

We apologize for the lateness in dropping this particular TT-pod. Sobriety scholastics as Jennifer's friend, Jennifer caught us off guard with a moment of raw honesty. A year sober, she admitted she was struggling, and when asked whether she considered herself in recovery or simply sober, she almost defeatedly answered, “just sober.” We called bullshit. A hard night doesn’t erase a year of growth, work, and change. Sometimes recovery is hard to see when you’re the one living it, so tonight we made sure Jennifer gave hers the credit it deserved.

Sunday night we welcomed back our own Larry Foster, longtime addiction counselor and official Talkin’ Trash co-host who joins us once a month. The conversation centered around a simple truth: recovering in silence helps nobody. Too often, recovering in silence becomes suffering in silence. We talked about the importance of speaking up, sharing what we’re carrying, and allowing our recovery to reach beyond ourselves. We also brought back a Trash original and fan favorite, Recovery Jeopardy, where Larry proved that decades in the recovery field actually come in handy and the bulldog walked away with the "W".

Tonight we welcomed special guest Bethany Basler to Talkin’ Trash, with a surprise appearance from Jennifer Mansfield, our very own Brad's sister. The conversation opened the door to women’s health, the challenges women face when seeking care, and the different treatment options available to them. An honest, informative conversation about understanding your health, asking questions, and knowing that there’s more than one path to getting the help you need. We won't tell you what to do but we will tell you is how we did it and what worked for us. Easy peasy lemon squeezie.

Tonight, we welcomed Katy to the program, and what a meaningful conversation it turned out to be. Her honest story of relapse, sobriety, and recovery struck a chord with every cast member and fan watching along. There were moments of reflection, plenty of heart, and the kind of real, honest conversation that reminds us why we do what we do. Thank you, Katy, for sharing your experience, strength, and hope with the Talkin’ Trash family. Another night of recovering out loud, one conversation at a time.

Tonight we welcomed Tammy Ann Wieting from the Rock Bottom Revival Podcast to the show. Tammy shared her story with honesty, candor, and a level of openness that had the entire team a little “scared straight.” Brad also made his return to the program after a couple of weeks away supporting his wife through major surgery. Tim proudly wore Cheri's jersey during the show and will soon be sending it north—along with that patented Snyder musk. You are welcome. Thank you, Tammy, for bringing your story, your honesty, and your perspective to the Trash. It was one hell of a conversation.

Tonight, we welcomed Matt to the program with open arms, and it didn’t take long for him to fit right in with the boys. His five years clean from drugs and alcohol brought a unique perspective to some great conversations, as Matt openly shared his experiences and emotions while identifying as an addict and keeping his primary focus on SAA. It was a privilege to have someone so open-minded and willing to be vulnerable join us, and his honesty made for a meaningful addition to tonight’s show.

We welcomed a special guest Jeanne who's approaching seven years of sobriety, who shared her experience, her perspective, and the realities of building a life on the other side of addiction. We talked about what changes when the chaos finally gets quiet, what nearly seven years can teach you, and why recovery isn't just about putting something down — it's about discovering who the hell you are without it. Another honest, sometimes funny, and always real night with the Trashers as we continue celebrating recovery, one story at a time.

We welcomed special guest and longtime friend, Tina C. to the show as she celebrated an incredible 10 years of recovery. Tina shared her experience, strength, and perspective on what it takes to build a life beyond addiction—and why reaching a milestone like ten years is about so much more than simply counting days. We talked about growth, the changes that come with long-term recovery, and the person you become when you keep choosing yourself, one day at a time. A powerful conversation with a woman who has put in the work and has plenty of wisdom to share. Congratulations, Tina, on 10 years clean!