Reaching for Recovery

In Episode 6 of the Reaching for Recovery Podcast, guest host Joe Tunney is joined by Eric and Neilsen for a candid and powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, stigma, and what it really means to live a life of truth.Together, they challenge common misconceptions about recovery and share real perspectives on the struggles, breakthroughs, and personal choices that shape the journey. This is a conversation about looking beyond the stereotypes, letting go of the myths, and discovering that

Recovery isn’t just about the people who make it through—it’s also about remembering and grieving the people we’ve lost along the way. Grief is something to move through, not outrun. In this powerful and honest conversation, Trish and Sammi join host Ernie Tompkins to talk about addiction, recovery, loss, and the complicated grief that comes with losing someone we love to the struggle. Together, they share personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and the realities that families and loved one's

Recovery is rarely a straight line. In this episode, we’re joined by Tiffany and Vic for an honest conversation about the ups, downs, setbacks, breakthroughs, and unexpected turns that can come with the recovery journey. Together, we explore what it means to embrace recovery as a non-linear process, give ourselves grace along the way, and recognize that progress doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.Tune in for a real, relatable conversation about resilience, growth, and finding hope—even on

What happens when you get sober and realize you have to learn how to laugh again—without the alcohol or substances?In this episode, Shana and Scott open up about their journeys into sobriety, the unexpected challenges of recovery, and how they slowly found their sense of humor again. From awkward moments and hard truths to the joy of experiencing life with a clear mind, they share honest stories about discovering that sobriety doesn’t mean losing your fun—it can mean finding it again.Join us for a

In this episode of the Reaching for Recovery Podcast, Tony and Katelyn sit down for an honest conversation about recovery houses in Harford County, Maryland—and the important role they can play in helping people build a strong foundation for long-term recovery.They talk about what recovery housing really looks like, why a safe and supportive living environment can make such a difference, and some of the challenges people face when transitioning from treatment or active addiction into everyday life

Join Reaching for Recovery and host Ernie Tompkins for a powerful conversation about recovery and first meetings. Our guests for this episode are Spiro and Morgan. Visit ReachingforRecovery.com to learn more about our mission or take the pledge to support our recovery community.