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Addicts Anonymous

Addicts Anonymous

By Jim Rachels

A weekly podcast where I interview recovering addicts and discuss addiction and recovery issues.
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Addicts AnonymousSep 27, 2021

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Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 268 - Interview with Allie

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 268 - Interview with Allie

Here we chat with Allie about her life facing alcoholism.

Oct 01, 202354:47
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 267 - Interview with Jimmy

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 267 - Interview with Jimmy

In this episode we sit down and talk addiction and recovery with Jimmy.

Sep 24, 202353:52
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 266 - Interview with Matthew

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 266 - Interview with Matthew

In this podcast Matthew joins us to tell his story of addiction and recovery.

Aug 20, 202345:43
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 265 - Interview with William

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 265 - Interview with William

In this podcast William joins us from Canada to talk addiction and recovery.

Aug 15, 202338:34
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 264 - Interview with Johnny

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 264 - Interview with Johnny

In this podcast Johnny joins us from Ireland to discuss his drinking and gambling addictions.

Aug 06, 202358:41
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 263 - Interview with Martha

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 263 - Interview with Martha

In this podcast Martha talks about her life while battling addiction and how she came to recover.

Jul 18, 202343:19
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 262 - Interview with Ciaran

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 262 - Interview with Ciaran

In this episode we chat addiction and recovery with Ciaran

Jul 12, 202339:38
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 261 - Interview with Trey

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 261 - Interview with Trey

In this podcast I talk addiction and recovery with Trey.

Jun 27, 202327:53
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 260 - Interview with Matt

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 260 - Interview with Matt

Here Matt chats with us about his life while battling addiction.

Jun 25, 202340:46
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 259 - Interview with Rich

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 259 - Interview with Rich

Rich sits down with us to talk addiction and recovery.

Jun 20, 202338:58
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 258 - Interview with Brandon

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 258 - Interview with Brandon

In this episode Brandon talks addiction and recovery with us.

Jun 13, 202350:59
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 257 - Interview with Mike

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 257 - Interview with Mike

In this podcast we sit down and chat about Mike's life and his battles with alcohol.

Jun 11, 202345:54
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 256 - Interview with Ray

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 256 - Interview with Ray

In this episode we sit down with Ray and talk about his life struggles with addiction.

Jun 04, 202326:35
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 255 - Interview with Julie
May 30, 202345:37
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 254 - Interview with Hazel

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 254 - Interview with Hazel

In this podcast we chat addiction and recovery with Hazel.


To contact Hazel:

me@hazelmason.com IG HazelMason.Coaching Website (but only coming soon) is HazelMason.com

May 21, 202336:28
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 253 - Interview with Kathy

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 253 - Interview with Kathy

In this podcast we chat addiction and recovery with Kathy.

May 14, 202337:40
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 252 - Interview with Joel

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 252 - Interview with Joel

In this episode we speak with Joel about his addiction and recovery.

Apr 23, 202334:18
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 251 - Interview with Victoria

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 251 - Interview with Victoria

In this podcast we chat with Victoria about her life of addiction and recovery.

Apr 18, 202341:20
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 250 - Interview with Yvonne

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 250 - Interview with Yvonne

In this episode we chat with Yvonne about her addiction issues and how she came into recovery.

Apr 16, 202339:43
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 249 - Interview with Skip

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 249 - Interview with Skip

In this episode Skip shares about his life off addiction.

Apr 04, 202344:15
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 248 - Interview with Tyler

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 248 - Interview with Tyler

In this episode I speak with Tyler about his life battling addiction issues.

Apr 02, 202336:49
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 247 - Interview with Sabrina

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 247 - Interview with Sabrina

In this podcast I speak with Sabrina about her life story and how she faced addiction issues.

Mar 28, 202344:46
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 246 - Interview with Jaime

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 246 - Interview with Jaime

In this podcast we speak with Jaime about his life of addiction and his recovery.

Mar 26, 202330:00
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 245 - Interview with Alex

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 245 - Interview with Alex

In this podcast Alex opens up and shares about his experiences with alcoholism.

Mar 19, 202338:13
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 244 - Interview with Greg

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 244 - Interview with Greg

In this podcast Greg joins us for a discussion about addiction. We talk about how it affected his life and how he has now come to recover.

Mar 14, 202326:47
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 243 - Interview with Tom

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 243 - Interview with Tom

In this episode we're joined by Tom. He opens up and shares his life story and how he has battled addiction.

Mar 14, 202333:47
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 242 - Interview with Julie

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 242 - Interview with Julie

In this episode Julie opens up and shares about her life battling addiction.

Mar 14, 202339:51
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 241 - Interview with Sang

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 241 - Interview with Sang

In this episode we're joined by Sang who opens up and shares about her life battling addiction and how she has come to recover.

Mar 12, 202301:14:58
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 240 - Interview with Dr. Robb Kelly

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 240 - Interview with Dr. Robb Kelly

In this podcast I speak with Dr. Robb Kelly. We discuss his early childhood and the atmosphere he was raised in. We then move onto his battles with addiction throughout his life. We speak about how he has come to recover and how he went about doing that, He also shares with us how he now helps countless people around the world through the work he does.

Mar 12, 202354:54
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 239 - Interview with Guy

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 239 - Interview with Guy

In this podcast we speak with Guy who opens up about his life and his struggles with addiction. We also chat about how he came into recovery and how he is currently doing.

Mar 12, 202344:03
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 238 - Interview with Joseph

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 238 - Interview with Joseph

In this podcast Joseph shares his life story with us and how drugs and alcohol impacted his life.

Mar 05, 202336:50
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 237 - Interview with Joseph Rizza

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 237 - Interview with Joseph Rizza

In this episode I speak with Joseph Rizza who about his book "You Have The Power To Fully Recover From Your Alcohol Use Disorder"



Feb 28, 202346:16
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 236 - Interview with Kim

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 236 - Interview with Kim

In this episode we chat with Kim about her life while battling addiction and we then discuss her recovery.

Feb 26, 202351:26
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 235 - Interview with Kell

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 235 - Interview with Kell

In this podcast I speak with Kell about his life while battling addiction. We also chat about his recovery and how he stays sober.

Feb 26, 202349:17
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 234 - Interview with Rachael

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 234 - Interview with Rachael

In this episode Rachael joins us for a chat about her life and her struggles with cocaine addiction. We talk about her childhood growing up and the trauma she suffered. She then opens up about her life while she was using cocaine. We discuss all the hurdles she had to face to overcome her addiction and how she is doing now.

Feb 19, 202322:42
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 233 - Interview with Michael

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 233 - Interview with Michael

In this episode of the Addicts Anonymous podcast Michael joins us for an interview. He opens up and shares about his life story starting with his childhood. We then get into when he first started using drugs and how that progressed. He talks about the struggles that came along with his active addiction. He then goes on to tell the story of how he finally got help and came to be sober. 

Feb 19, 202331:35
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 232 - Interview with Ally

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 232 - Interview with Ally

In this episode Ally opens up about her life story. We start with her childhood and work our way through her life. We talk about the first time she ever used drugs and alcohol and how that ended up affecting the rest of her life. We chat about all the hardships that came along with her addiction. She then tells us about her decision to seek help to get her self into recovery. We discuss how she's doing now that she's sober and how much her life has changed for the better.

Feb 14, 202349:02
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 231 - Interview with Cat

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 231 - Interview with Cat

In this episode we interview Cat. We chat about her life and all the struggles that her addiction caused her. We also chat about how she came to realize that she has addiction issues and how she got sober. She also shares with us how life is treating her nowadays.

Feb 07, 202339:10
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 230 - Interview with Andy

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 230 - Interview with Andy

In this episode of the Addicts Anonymous podcast, we chat with Andy. He shares the story of his battles with addiction. He also shares with us how he overcame these challenges and is now sober.

Feb 05, 202344:29
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 229 - Interview with Josua

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 229 - Interview with Josua

In this podcast I speak with Josua about his life and his story of addiction. We start with his childhood and how he was introduced to drugs and alcohol and an early age. We talk about how this progressed along throughout his life. He then shares with us how he came to hit his rock bottom. He then goes on to talk about how he got himself sober and how he is keeping himself sober.

Feb 05, 202331:20
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 228 - Interview with Drew

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 228 - Interview with Drew

In this episode I speak with Drew. We talk about his life growing up and the first times he ever used drugs and alcohol. We chat about how it started if as something he did every now and then it grew to him using daily. He tells us how this affected his life at home and in school. He then shares how he eventually came to his rock bottom and decided he needed to get sober. He talks about how he got sober and how he has managed and maintained his sobriety.

Jan 29, 202334:30
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 227 - Interview with Wyatt

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 227 - Interview with Wyatt

In this podcast I speak with Wyatt. He takes the time to sit down with us and talk about his past history of addiction. We talk about how it impacted him and changed the course of his life. We also talk about all the different types of rehabs he tried only to relapse afterwards. He then shares with us how and why he got sober and how he is staying sober now living from day to day.

Jan 24, 202348:16
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 226 - Interview with Jules about his 28 Day Reset Challenge

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 226 - Interview with Jules about his 28 Day Reset Challenge

In this podcast I speak with Jules. We talk a little about his life and how he was affected by addiction. We also chat about how he developed the 28 Day Reset Challenge. We talk about the 4 week program and how it can help someone who is facing addiction issues.

Jan 24, 202351:27
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 225 - Interview with Josh

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 225 - Interview with Josh

In this episode of the Addicts Anonymous podcast we chat with Josh. He opens up about the struggles that addiction caused while he was actively using. He talks about the low points of his life caused by the continued problems with addiction. He then shares with us how he picked himself back up and got his life back together. He talks about how things are today and how he now stays sober.

Jan 22, 202301:05:56
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 224 - Interview with Jasper

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 224 - Interview with Jasper

In this podcast I have the chance to sit down and chat with Jasper about his life. He talks of the struggles going through his childhood. We talk about the first time he ever used any type of drug or alcohol. We also get into how he eventually became addicted and all the things that come along with the life of an addict. We then get into how he came to decide he wanted to recovery. We talk about the steps he took in the right direction. Finally we talk about how he is doing nowadays and how he is maintaining his sobriety. 

Jan 22, 202355:45
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 223 - Interview with Steffy

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 223 - Interview with Steffy

In this podcast Steffy opens up about her childhood and the many challenges and battle she had to fight while growing up. She tells us about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father and how she was eventually able to get away from him. She talks about how she decided after a lifetime of drug use and drinking she wanted to get sober. She tells us the steps she took and also shares with us how she is staying sober today.

Jan 22, 202301:21:11
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 222 - Interview with Hayley

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 222 - Interview with Hayley

In this podcast I speak with Hayley. We chat about her life growing up and how he had a great childhood. We also speak about how it was growing up with a family that dealt with alcoholism. She chats about that affected her throughout her life. We talk about the first time she ever picked up drugs and alcohol. She tells us how it progressed to the point it was negatively impacting her life. We talk about her decision to get sober and seek recovery. She let's us know how she's doing today now that she's sober and gives us some tips to stay sober.

Jan 10, 202345:06
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 221 - Interview with Clarissa

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 221 - Interview with Clarissa

In this episode we speak with Clarissa about her multiple addiction issues. We talk about the first time she ever used any type of mind altering substance and how that affected her growing up. We talk about her addictions and how they progressed throughout her life. We all discuss the consequences of her using such as a devastating car crash. We talk about how she came to recovery by realizing that her addiction issues were mainly stemming from her food addiction. She tells us how she changed her life for the better and is now an addiction counselor.

Jan 10, 202348:51
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 220 - Interview with Francis

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 220 - Interview with Francis

In this episode we speak with Francis about his life. We start with his childhood and the challenges he faced while growing up. We discuss the first time he ever used drugs and alcohol and how that affected his life. We talk about how his drug use negatively affected his life for a long time. We then talk about how he decided that he needed to sober up and how he went about doing that. We talk about how he is currently sober and how he stays sober.

Jan 08, 202301:59:48
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 219 - Interview with Libby

Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 219 - Interview with Libby

In this podcast I speak with Libby about her entire life. We discuss what her childhood was like and how it affected her later on in life. We talk about her gambling addiction and how that played a significant role in her life. We also chat about how she came to the end of the road and realized that she needed to do something about her addiction and she knew she needed help. We then talk about how she got away from gambling and how she keeps herself sober nowadays. 

Jan 03, 202301:06:20