Hosted by American Addiction Centers · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 84 episodes
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“Addiction Talk” is a live online talk show dedicated to sharing the personal stories of celebrities, influencers and everyday people impacted by addiction. Through sharing our personal journeys, we break the stigma and shame of addiction, and provide hope and inspiration for the millions of Americans battling this disease every day – because we recover together.
American Addiction Centers hosts Addiction Talk, a health show with 84 episodes published.
For years, April believed she could eventually drink like a "normal person." After surviving childhood trauma, family alcoholism, and decades of emotional pain, she spent 20 years abstinent from alcohol—but without addre
Actress, entrepreneur, and survivor Luann Lee shares her powerful recovery story, revealing the childhood trauma, emotional pain, and addiction that nearly took everything from her. For years, Luann used alcohol to cope
Kassandra’s story is one of resilience, faith, and the power of never giving up. After years of addiction, trauma, and being told recovery might not be possible, she made a life-changing decision—to fight for her sobriet
What does it really mean to earn your way back to yourself? For Madeline Smith, sober influencer and founder of Swole Sober, earned isn’t a hashtag. It’s hard work, dedication, and choosing again and again to make the ne
Jamison’s recovery story is a raw, honest, and deeply inspiring look at what real healing can look like after addiction. After more than a decade of substance use, Jamison reached a breaking point that forced him to conf
Todd Marinovich’s life looked like a fairytale from the outside — a USC standout, first-round NFL draft pick, and the face of the L.A. Raiders. But behind the success was a lifetime of control, pressure, and unrealized i
Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story Madison shares her emotional journey from childhood trauma, to alcohol addiction, to nearly losing her ability to walk — to now almost 1,000 days sober. In this episode of My Recovery St
Actress Brandy Ledford, known for her roles in Baywatch Hawaii, Andromeda, and Modern Family, opens up about her powerful journey from Hollywood fame to addiction and recovery. Behind the spotlight, Brandy faced a decade
Veteran crime reporter Beth McDonough built a career on relentless pursuit—until life hit hard. After her mother’s sudden passing, a breakup, and her father’s emergency heart surgery, alcohol became her coping mechanism.
Paramedic and author Peter Canning has witnessed the opioid epidemic from the frontlines, responding to over a thousand overdoses. In this episode of Addiction Talk, Canning—author of Killing Season: A Paramedic's Dispat
Joseph Camera, Military and Veteran Liaison at American Addiction Centers, shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction, trauma, and incarceration to find healing through faith and service. Once facing 27 years in p
On this episode of Addiction Talk, we’re joined by author and former TV director, Art Dielhenn. In the 1980s and 90s, Art Dielhenn was at the top of his game, directing iconic sitcoms like Diff’rent Strokes, Punky Brewst
This episode of My Recovery Story features former patient Marissa. She shares about her journey to recovery and how her life has changed since seeking treatment at Desert Hope Treatment Center in Las Vegas, NV. Add
As marijuana legalization expands, many assume cannabis is safe—but is it really? In this episode of Addiction Talk: Expert Insights, Dr. Gary Mitrevolis, Medical Director at Laguna Treatment Center, discusses the growin
Far too many women are battling addiction behind closed doors, carrying the weight of silence, shame, and the fear of what asking for help might cost them. For mothers especially, the thought of leaving their children fo
On this episode of Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story, we sit down with Liz Varnado—a resilient, insightful woman whose powerful journey through addiction, cultural identity, and healing is as inspiring as it is raw. As a
In this episode of Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story, Veteran and Oxford Treatment Center graduate Frank Pace shares his powerful addiction recovery journey. Now working in the VA’s PTSD unit, Frank discusses overcoming
Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are widely known for managing diabetes and aiding weight loss—but could they also help treat addiction? Dr. Gary Malone, Medical Director at Greenhouse Treatment Center and a top addic
On this episode of Addiction Talk, My Recovery Story, we talk to Monte Twilley, a motivational speaker, Veteran in recovery, and alumni of our Texas facility, Greenhouse Treatment Center. During his military service, Mon
Rod Espudo is a U.S. Veteran who transformed his life after battling addiction and PTSD. After struggling for years, Rod turned his life around and experienced an inspiring evolution into a well-known interventionist. To
Beth McDonough
top crime and public safety reporter · The Inclusive Stepmom
1 appearance on this show
Melissa Etheridge
honoree
1 appearance on this show
Peter White
retired professor of ecology · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1 appearance on this show
Leigh Steinberg
renowned sports agent, philanthropist, author, inspiration behind Jerry Maguire · Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment
1 appearance on this show
Renee Graziano
reality TV personality
1 appearance on this show
Melissa Urban
co-founder and CEO of Whole30 · TheWhole30
1 appearance on this show
Irene Rollins
Pastor
1 appearance on this show
Tom Arnold
CEO · Millenium Management
1 appearance on this show
Danny Trejo
actor, entrepreneur, recovery advocate
1 appearance on this show
Wes Geer
1 appearance on this show
Captain Sandy Yawn
Below Deck Med’s Captain
1 appearance on this show
Shaun Weiss
Goldberg
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Addiction Talk is hosted by American Addiction Centers. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 84 episodes.
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