Sep 2, 202623 minS3
Ryan Hedrick talks about something he never thought he’d have to talk about: losing his good friend and former Supporting Sobriety co-host, Matt Bair. Ryan shares how he’s finding hope in grief without...
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Supporting Sobriety Podcast
Hosted by Matt Bair & Ryan Hedrick · education · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The MissionThe Supporting Sobriety Podcast is dedicated to providing hope to the unsung heroes behind those struggling with addiction…their friends and family.We will share insights, stories and resources to help listeners support their loved ones and care for themselves on the recovery journey.The HostsMatt BairMatt considers himself blessed to be a recovering alcoholic. His lifetime profession as a radio broadcaster has been derailed multiple times by alcohol abuse but he remains alive and employed through the grace of God and help of others.Matt lives by the humility introduced in the first step of 12-step recovery, that the alcoholic is truly “powerless over alcohol,” and the alcoholic in use of alcohol possesses a life that is “unmanageable.” He enunciates these beliefs in teaching recovery to alcoholics and addicts, while understanding there’s more to learn from the ones who don’t make it (Keep. Coming. Back). He truly believes everything “always gets better” if you don’t t
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What is Supporting Sobriety Podcast about?
The MissionThe Supporting Sobriety Podcast is dedicated to providing hope to the unsung heroes behind those struggling with addiction…their friends and family. We will share insights, stories and resources to help listeners support their loved ones and care for themselves on the recovery journey. The HostsMatt BairMatt considers himself blessed to be a recovering alcoholic.
Who hosts Supporting Sobriety Podcast?
Supporting Sobriety Podcast is hosted by Matt Bair & Ryan Hedrick. The show has published 78 episodes to date.
What has Supporting Sobriety Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 77 | In Memory of Matt Bair: Finding Hope in Grief" (2 September 2026, 23 minutes), "Episode 76 | What We Hold On To" (6 May 2026, 24 minutes), and "Episode 75 | Ready, Set, Sponsor" (8 April 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Supporting Sobriety Podcast publish?
Supporting Sobriety Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 78 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Supporting Sobriety Podcast?
Booking probability for Supporting Sobriety Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Supporting Sobriety Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Supporting Sobriety Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Supporting Sobriety Podcast?
The strongest fits for Supporting Sobriety Podcast are Family & Social Services. Supporting Sobriety Podcast has an education audience.
About the host
Matt Bair & Ryan Hedrick hosts Supporting Sobriety Podcast, an education podcast with 78 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #8
Episode 76 | What We Hold On To
May 6, 202624 minS3Ryan Hedrick talks about how resentment can keep people stuck, and what shifts when someone you care about gets clean and starts doing the work. He speaks with Amanda E., now eight years clean, about showing up for her...
Episode #7
Episode 75 | Ready, Set, Sponsor
Apr 8, 202624 minS3Ryan Hedrick sits down with his sponsor Jose G for a direct conversation about what sponsorship really means in recovery and what it means for you as a caregiver. They explain why sponsorship is the heartbeat of the...
Episode #6
Episode 74 | The Other Side of Addiction
Apr 1, 202622 minS3Ryan Hedrick sits down with Daryl Gilmer, a recovering addict with 11 years clean and a story that speaks for itself. From fighting to keep and raise his son to figuring out what it really means to be a present father...
- Mar 18, 202621 minS3
Ryan Hedrick talks with an Indianapolis treatment specialist about what it takes to enter treatment. They discuss a common issue: not everyone is ready. Some people are unsure if they want to stop. Others are not sure...
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Episode #4
Episode 72 | When Love Won’t Let Go
Mar 11, 202621 minS3Ryan Hedrick is joined by his wife for a conversation about addiction, recovery, and how those experiences affected their family. They discuss their past, the impact addiction had on their home, and how recovery changed...
- Mar 4, 202627 minS3
Ryan Hedrick sits down to talk about something every parent, spouse, or loved one in recovery eventually faces: how do you let go… without letting them down? We center the conversation around three questions that...
- Feb 25, 202619 minS3
In this episode, Ryan Hedrick opens up about what it really means to trade one addiction for another. From drugs to social media, he explores how addiction is still addiction, even when it shows up in different forms...
Episode #1
Episode 69 | When Belief Becomes Trust
Feb 18, 202619 minS3In this episode, Ryan Hedrick talks about his experience with addiction and the long process of rebuilding his life. He explains what his day‑to‑day looked like when he was using, including the period he spent living in...
- Nov 26, 202532 minS2
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick open up about grieving clean and sober, and the challenges that come with living life on life’s terms. Ryan shares about his recent trip to Maryland, where visiting his grandmother in a...
- Nov 6, 202530 minS2
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick talk about coping with grief and loss while in recovery. Recently, Ryan traveled to Maryland to be with his family as they said goodbye to his father, an experience he had never faced before...
Oct 21, 202535 minS2Marijuana is not exactly top of mind when we think of addiction. You might gently roll your eyes when hearing someone say, “I’m addicted to marijuana…” I mean, really? How can you be addicted to...
- Oct 9, 202532 minS2
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick take a look at how complicated it can be to care for someone in recovery. The relationship shifts, emotions run high, and boundaries can blur — especially when the phone rings and...
- Sep 25, 202533 minS2
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick talk about the dangers of drugs like fentanyl and carfentanil—one of the most powerful opioids out there—and the struggles people face trying to break free. They share real tips on...
Supporting Sobriety Podcast
Episode 63 | The Power of No
Sep 10, 202530 minMatt Bair and Ryan Hedrick are talking about something that’s tough but important—saying no. In this episode of Supporting Sobriety , “Why We Say No,” they get into what it really means to...
Episode #12
Episode 62 | Desire Has No Timeline
Aug 27, 202527 minS2Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick talk about why desire in recovery from addiction isn’t something you can measure or force and what that means for caregivers. They get into the struggles of supporting someone who might...
- Aug 13, 202528 minS2
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick discuss the stigma surrounding addiction and its effects on both individuals struggling with substance use and the family and friends who support them. They explain how societal judgment...
- Jul 30, 202534 minS2
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick sit down to talk about something every caregiver dreads—relapse. What does it mean? Is it the end of progress, or just part of the process? They walk through it honestly, from both sides...
- Jul 16, 202538 minS2
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick get real about what a higher power means in recovery. They chat about how caregivers can really tune in to the spiritual side of healing, not just the stuff you see on the surface. Sometimes...
- Jun 25, 202534 minS2
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick discuss how jealousy can quietly surface in the caregiving journey—especially when the person you've been helping through addiction starts getting clean and rebuilding their life...
Recent guests
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Matt Bair
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Justin Phillips
GB Women’s Sitting Volleyball Head Coach, Black By God: The West Virginian
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Michael Miller
Associate Dean at the Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York, Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions
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Amber Hollingsworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, creator of Put the Shovel Down, Hope for Families Recovery Consultants
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