In this episode of the Recovery Edge Cast, I sit down with a recovering alcoholic and musician who opens up about the realities of staying sober while managing ongoing mental health struggles. Through an honest and vulnerable conversation, the guest shares what it’s like to live with anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts—without turning to alcohol—and how music has become both a refuge and a form of expression.

This episode offers a raw, grounded perspective for anyone navigating recovery, mental health challenges, or the creative process. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear—and that sometimes, the most powerful art comes from learning to sit with the chaos instead of escaping it.

A talk from the Colorado Greeley Stampede, 2026.

Today we welcome back Evan J. who last shared his story when he had just 4 months! Evan is a dear friend of mine from the Happy Trudgers Group in Denver and a real class act! More importantly, he is sober by the grace of God and he knows it. Thank you Evan for sharing your story with us!

We are thrilled to have Russell B. with us today. His journey to sobriety is not just inspiring; it’s filled with powerful emotions and life-changing moments that truly resonate. Russell’s story of struggle, resilience, and hope underscores the importance of community and support in the recovery process. You definitely won’t want to miss his captivating narrative—it's a testament to the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery. Join us as we dive into this impactful conversation!

We chat about today’s Daily Reflection. Which was titled “A Daily Tune Up” on October 17th. We hope you enjoy!

Some lost tapes I was given to digitize. Here is the first of several. Enjoy!

Today we are joined by Ashlyn B. who has just over 104 days sober! Ashlyn tells us what brought her to the rooms of recovery and how she attends multiple Zoom meetings a day. Her share is quite inspiring and I'm grateful she made the time to be on the show.

Thank you Ashlyn!

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A year or so ago I came across a program called Life Recovery and I ordered a workbook for it. Kayla and I decided to check out the readings together and even found a meeting in our neighborhood. It's a Bible centered recovery program and we wanted to discuss our findings as we continue to "level up" our recovery.

We're happy to discuss some of the questions and similarities to the AA program which we are far more familiar with. Thanks for checking out the show!

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We welcome back Keith B. who gives us a run down on the Back to Basics book. Keith has helped lead a few sessions on the work book and I thought it would be great to talk about it. Thank you Keith for being on the show again! If you want to hear Keith's story, I have linked it below.

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Today Mike joins the show as he celebrates 7 years of recovery on this January 1st 2024. I'm truly grateful to have had Mike as a friend through my own recovery since the first days I stepped in this journey. As you can imagine, a lot has happened in the last few years and Mike's own view on his recovery has evolved. I'm really excited for you to hear this episode and thank you Mike for returning to the podcast!

Kayla and I talk about acceptance in this episode. We recorded this in the hospital while Kayla has a round of treatment and won't be home for the holidays. How has acceptance helped you stay sober around tough times?

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In this episode Kayla and I sit down and talk about the fellowship around the Holidays.

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We welcome back Shalie who now has over three and half years of sobriety. We catch up on the last few years and her journey of truth over the last year. You don't want to miss this episdoe! Thank You Shalie for sharing your experience, strength and hope with the podcast. Your honesty is always inspiring.

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Kelly M. joins the podcast in this episode to share his 34 year sober journey with us! We appreciate Kelly sitting down with us and giving us a glimpse of what it was like back then to what it's like for him today. We hope you enjoy the show!

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In this episode we sit down together and talk about our week in recovery. Not only our week, but the lessons we are learning together through our challenges and what it's like getting through these episodes without a drink. We're grateful for our friends and each other. Thank you Kayla for sharing your pain with us. You are loved!

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We welcome Laura C. to the show today. Laura is just shy of 16 months of continuous sobriety. And while she brings a mother/career woman's perspective to recovery, it was not without a tough journey to get here. Thank you Laura C. for sharing your experience, strength and hope on the podcast!

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Greg P. 15 years of sobriety

In this episode we are joined by Greg P. who has 15 years of continuous sobriety. I've known Greg from the Happy Trudgers Group in Denver for several years. I've enjoyed his shares and friendship in that time and am grateful he has shared his story with us! I hope you enjoy this episode!

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Welcome back to another episode! Today we are joined by Brian B who shares his story for the first time. Brian has just over 2 years of sobriety and shares his experience, strength and hope on the show. We're grateful for his share! We think you're going to really enjoy this one.

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Kalya N., Nick L. and I discuss Step 9 in this little meeting in a podcast episode.  It’s September so what better time to tackle Step Nine?

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We bring in a new season of the Recovery Edge Podcast with some exciting changes! My co-host, who is also my wife joins the show, welcome Kayla N.! We're excited to bring a new chapter to the podcast where we'll welcome new voices and fun formats to the program. I hope you enjoy today's introductory show into season 2 and a little story of how we met.