Recent Episodes

July 22, 2025

God Never Left Me- Even When I Left Myself

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, I reflect on the undeniable truth that God was with me—even in the darkest moments of my active addiction. While I couldn’t see it at the time, looking back now, I recognize the protection, the gentle nudges, the narrow escapes, …

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July 11, 2025

Benny G: One Suggestion, One Meeting, One Miracle

Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Benny G, who opens up about his raw and honest battle with addiction — and the moment everything began to change. Benny shares how his life spiraled into darkness and the lessons he learned the hard way, but he also speaks about the unexpect…

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June 1, 2025

Reclaiming Energy & Motivation: A New Approach to the Dopamine System

Send us a text What happens when your brain shuts down the very systems that bring joy, energy, and motivation? For Andy W, the author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands, this wasn’t a theoretical question—it was her reality for nearly four years. In this powerful episode, Andy shares he…

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Recent Blog Posts

April 18, 2025

Enabling the Addict: A Quiet Trap Disguised as Love

From the outside, it looked like love. A mother who answered every call. A husband who covered every lie. A friend who always showed up with money, rides, excuses—whatever was needed in the moment. But underneath those kind gestures lived a tr…

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Jan. 14, 2025

How to Overcome Resentments and Find Freedom

When I first entered recovery, I carried a heavy burden of resentment. It felt like a suit of armor I wore to protect myself from the pain I didn’t want to face. In reality, it wasn’t protecting me at all—it was weighing me down, k…

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Dec. 5, 2024

Beating the Holiday Blues: Tips to Brighten Your Season

The holiday season is often portrayed as the happiest time of the year, filled with festive celebrations, joyful reunions, and gift-giving. But for many, it can be a challenging period that brings feelings of sadness, anxiety, or loneliness—o…

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