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The best podcasts for Helping people who struggle with addiction to find a better way to live.

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Who am I?

I'm a person in recovery that loves fostering productive conversations about substance use. I've been podcasting full time for 2 years now and it's given me a meaningful life I never dreamed I'd have. I spent 23 years in active addiction. It took everything from me and nearly killed me. Today I have 7 years in recovery and have found meaning through giving platform to those with inspiring stories of recovery and in bringing awareness to the shortcomings in our communities around addictions services in an effort to find ways we can do better, together.

My Show

What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?

My podcast covers all topics around substance use. From inspiring and meaningful stories of recovery, to talks about different modalities to wellness and drug policy. The podcasts in this list inspire me to keep going because no matter how many people are having these conversations, until we see change, its never enough.

What is my podcast playlist about?

This list is about finding a better way to live, free from the darkness of addiction. I put this list together in the hopes that someone out there sees it and decides to stick around for another day. I believe that story has the power to save lives and that lived experience is an education, second to none.

The podcasts I picked and why

1. Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

Why this podcast?

Brad was one of the first creators to reach back when I reached out. He helped me alot early on when I was building a social media presence. Today his podcast inspires me due to his dedication to the craft and his committment to sharing sober stories to light the path for others who might follow.

Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories
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The Sober Motivation Podcast – Real Stories. Real Change.
Welcome to The Sober Motivation Podcast, the top-rated recovery podcast inspiring people to quit drinking, stay sober, and build a life they’re proud of. Hosted by Brad McLeod, founder of the Sober Motivation Community, each episode features real sobriety stories, life-changing conversations, and actionable tools to help you overcome addiction and rediscover purpose.

Whether you’re new to recovery, sober-curious, or years alcohol-free, this show will help you find the motivation and mindset to keep going—one day at a time. With millions of downloads and a growing global community, Sober Motivation is where hope meets action.

Topics include: quitting alcohol, relapse prevention, mindset shifts, personal growth, mental health, community connection, and rebuilding your life after addiction.

If you’re ready to live alcohol-free and create real change, follow The Sober Motivation Podcast today—because sobriety isn’t the end of your story, it’s the beginning.

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2. Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

Why this podcast?

I love how Dave doesn't seem to care if he pisses people off. His content helps so many people and the best part is, is that he does it for himself, but it inspires so many.

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
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Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic.

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3. That Sober Guy Podcast

Why this podcast?

Shane is a great. His message is always so real and positive. I had a great time with him when he was on my show and we had an amazing conversation about parenting in recovery.

That Sober Guy Podcast
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Shane Ramer is the founder and host of That Sober Guy Podcast, a culture and performance platform examining what happens when high-performing men remove alcohol and reclaim clarity, focus, and leverage. Since launching the show in 2014, Shane has reached millions of listeners across 100+ countries by challenging conventional narratives around masculinity, success, and sobriety. His work sits at the intersection of identity, discipline, and modern performance. Shane works privately with executives, founders, athletes, and creatives who are no longer interested in numbing high performance with low-level coping tools. His approach reframes sobriety not as healing, but as optimization, removing friction so men can operate with precision in business, health, and leadership. He is also the creator of the Sober Male Index, a performance-focused data project tracking how sobriety impacts focus, productivity, income, and social dynamics in men. Shane is a husband of 20 years, a father of two, and lives his work through faith, fitness, and daily discipline.

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4. Bunny Hugs and Mental Health

Why this podcast?

Todd is a querky guy to say the least. An excellent conversationalist and a fellow Saskatchewan recovery podcaster I am proud to call him a friend.

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Bunny Hugs and Mental Health

Todd Rennebohm, Bleav

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Welcome to the best podcast you've never heard of. This is a free, safe space for people to learn from other's experiences with mental health and addictions. Bunny Hugs and Mental Health features real life stories and experiences of survivors, bereaved families and professionals. Suicide attempt survivor and host Todd Rennebohm has candid conversations on various mental illnesses, traumas and mental health issues while adding a touch of humour. Consider this podcast a free mental health service! If you have a brain or know someone with a brain, you need to listen!

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5. The Addicted Mind Podcast

Why this podcast?

This podcast is very educational and incorperated the voices of lived experience into the narrative, very well done, worth a listen!

The Addicted Mind Podcast

The Addicted Mind Podcast

Duane Osterlind, LMFT

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"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.

We're here to do more than just talk about addiction.

We want to show you how to heal and recover.

Our talks with experts and people who have beaten addiction give you important insights into how addiction affects the mind and how recovery can happen in many ways. Whether we're looking at new treatment ideas or sharing stories that inspire, "The Addicted Mind Podcast" is all about understanding the complex world of addiction recovery and showing that recovery is possible.

If you or someone you care about is dealing with the challenges of addiction, let "The Addicted Mind Podcast" be your friend and guide. We aim to give you the knowledge you need, share stories that inspire you, and show you that the journey to recovery is worth it.

Subscribe now to be part of a community focused on learning, healing, and changing for the better. Your journey to a healthier mind and life begins right here.

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