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Alchemist Recovery Podcast
Hosted by Where addiction ends, transformation begins. · health · EN
About this Podcast:
Where addiction ends, transformation begins. The Alchemist Recovery Podcast (formerly The Sober Shaman) explores recovery through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and spiritual practice. It offers listeners a non-denominational, self-empowering path beyond the usual approaches. Hosted by Randal Lyons, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and recovery specialist with over 30 years in the field, each episode blends practical tools for understanding the mechanisms of how the addiction cycle operates and perpetuates. This isn't just about breaking the cycle, it's about what comes after: ongoing growth, mastery, and a life re-membered. Expect solo reflections, guest conversations, and medicine for the journey ahead. With blessings, Randal alchemistrecovery.substack.com
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What is Alchemist Recovery Podcast about?
Where addiction ends, transformation begins. The Alchemist Recovery Podcast (formerly The Sober Shaman) explores recovery through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and spiritual practice. It offers listeners a non-denominational, self-empowering path beyond the usual approaches.
What has Alchemist Recovery Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Shamanic Practices for Patterns in Long-term Recovery" (10 July 2026, 42 minutes), "Shamanism, Appropriation & Severed Roots" (3 July 2026, 45 minutes), and "The Pause That Wasn't There | How Sky Breath Gives People in Recovery the One Thing Active Addiction Took Away" (27 June 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does Alchemist Recovery Podcast publish?
Alchemist Recovery Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 86 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Alchemist Recovery Podcast?
Booking probability for Alchemist Recovery Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Alchemist Recovery Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Alchemist Recovery Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Alchemist Recovery Podcast?
The strongest fits for Alchemist Recovery Podcast are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. Alchemist Recovery Podcast has a health audience.
About the host
Alchemist Recovery Podcast is a health podcast with 86 episodes published.
Recent episodes
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Jul 10, 202642 min
Episode #75
Shamanism, Appropriation & Severed Roots
Jul 3, 202645 minIn this episode I dig into the tension between shamanism and appropriation, sparked by a few conversations I had this past week with people in the podcast, mental health, and psychedelic communities. I explain why I...
Jun 27, 202652 minAt Stanford, Andrew Keaveney was chairing the Buddhist Club and trying to meditate. He tried a dozen techniques and kept coming up short. Then he found Sky Breath Meditation and four years later he was living at the...

Episode #70
Am I a Shaman?
Jun 2, 202636 minAm I a shaman? It’s right there in the name but the answer might surprise you. In this episode, I dig into what the word “shaman” actually means, why I deliberately use it, and why I’m equally deliberate about saying...

Episode #69
Addiction & Adderall: The Cost of Speeding
May 28, 202645 minIn this episode, I ask a few questions that always seem to hit a nerve, reveal definitive opinions and ignite interesting conversation. To begin, I start with, "What are the long term effects of Adderall?" There's a lot...
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Episode #68
A Shamanic View of Illness
May 21, 202646 min“There is no chemical solution to a spiritual problem.” You’ve probably heard this one, as it’s one of the most quoted lines in recovery. Maybe you’ve even said it a few times yourself. But here’s the thing: What...
May 15, 202635 minKevin O'Leary is making the rounds, and his case for the Stratos Hyperscale Data Center is polished, confident, and deeply unsettling. Not because he's lying — but because he's telling the truth about exactly what kind...
May 11, 202643 minWhat if the problem with Ozempic isn’t the drug itself — but what it says about our relationship with hunger? In this episode, I’m sharing my first take on one of the most loaded topics in wellness right now: Ozempic...
Apr 25, 202646 minhe Sober Shaman Podcast #65 Addiction is Possesssion: A Modern Shamanic Take Let’s clear up what we mean by possession. We can start with what it’s not, which is the sensationalized version we’ve been shown in the...
Apr 18, 202640 minExplore the nature of reality through the lens of psychedelics and shamanic journeys, and their potential in addiction recovery. Discover insights on how these experiences alter perception, foster trust with spirits...
Apr 11, 202631 minWhat happens when we commit 100% to breaking through a lifelong block? In this episode of The Sober Shaman , we dive into the "ceilings" we all hit in recovery. Especially those stubborn, recurring patterns involving...
Apr 4, 202637 minWhen faced with the fact that we’ve come up short, It’s normal to think that if we just planned better, woke up earlier, and tried a little harder, then we would have succeeded. But what happens when we realize that...

Episode #61
Can an Online Space Save Sacred Wisdom? Scottie Schneider on Healing Through the Ocoyai Community
Mar 25, 202649 minThe conversation delves into the world of Okoye, a living school rooted in indigenous wisdom and community building. It explores the incorporation of indigenous elders, preservation of languages, and the impact of...
Mar 20, 202625 minWhen I'm asked, "What do you do?" the most accurate answer is… "I help people Open the Eyes of their Heart.” Of course, that response raises more questions than it answers but sometimes...isn't that the point? Which is...

Episode #59
Why Understanding Is Not Enough
Mar 13, 202625 minThe podcast explores the limitations of understanding and the need for the four medicines to treat addiction and trauma. It emphasizes the importance of experience, connection, and practice in transforming old beliefs...
Mar 6, 202635 minThe conversation explores the interconnectedness of inspiration and mastery, emphasizing their role in personal transformation and empowerment. It delves into the power of inspiration in guiding individuals towards...
Feb 28, 202614 minThe latest surge in all-things-Chinese-health-related, gives me both hope and disappointment. Because I know that this medicine is exactly what's needed right now and the surge will introduce its wonders to many. And at...

Episode #56
We've been here 1,000 times before...
Feb 20, 202627 min"I've been here 1,000 times before." "We've been here 1,000 times before." "What do you say? Ready to try something different?" For those of us who've battled addiction, or loved someone with an addiction, or are a...
Jan 31, 202634 minSuccess. What does this look like? And specifically, what does it look like in sobriety? I’ve got a simple 3-part formula to begin the conversation. When you hear it, it may very well land with you as simplistic, which...
Jan 23, 202636 minOn The Sober Shaman Podcast this week, we take a fresh look at the work the we perform within Lesson #4: Definitions: Medicine - Part 2. We start with an online back-and-forth between myself and an MD about the basics...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Alchemist Recovery Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Hans Wilhelm
spiritual teacher and mystic
Rand Timmerman
Vietnam veteran, retired Marine JAG officer, attorney, author
Jennifer Pilates
Intuitive-Medium, Channel, Spiritual Advisor + Mentor, Reiki Master Healer, Holistic Wellness Expert, Empowered Body, Mind, and Spirit
Dr. Brett Cordes
retired ear nose and throat physician and surgeon
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