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#27: Liz and Bryce The Third are back this week for a deeply personal and meaningful conversation, exploring topics like the human condition, perseverance, and cravings. Liz opens up about her lifelong battle with anxiety and the "Sunday Scaries," a struggle that dates back to her childhood. For Bryce, similar emotions were tied to the physical toll of his manual labor job during his active addiction.

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#26: At 19, Kaley Jones (she/her) found herself at a crossroads: one path led her to Mexico, where she could continue a life gripped by substance use disorder and dangerous circumstances; the other was the long, daunting journey toward sobriety — a journey that felt not only impossible, but one she didn't think she wanted.

Over 10 years later, Kaley now believes that choosing sobriety was the key to stepping into ...

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#25: This week, Liz and Bryce The Third return for another 'couch conversation' — those intimate, casual chats that naturally happen when you're with someone you know and trust. Now, a couple hundred episodes in, they reflect on how much the show has evolved and how their friendship has grown along the way.

Liz opens up about her discomfort with couch conversations. She shares that she's often hesit...

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#24: Liz and Bryce The Third are back this week  to dive into a crucial topic in their recoveries: resources and community. For Bryce, having his community and his people around him is essential. He reflects on his early days of seeking sobriety and the challenges he faced in finding and accessing the right recovery resources.

Liz, for years believed The Phoenix was the only recovery organization that aligned with her ...

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#23: This week, we're thrilled to welcome back our friend and podcast alum Nick Wells (he/him), President of Redemption Road Fitness Foundation (RF2) and The Phoenix Volunteer Manager in Colorado Springs. A lot has changed since Nick's first appearance in 2023. At the time, he had recently been granted clemency after serving 14 years of a 60-year sentence and had just been released from prison. Now, Nick is ...

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#22: Gail Taylor's journey is a powerful story of reinvention and embracing new passions at any stage of life. A successful Investment Advisor, Gail (she/her) embarked on a second act that transformed her into a songwriter, author, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. Having faced addiction personally and within her family, Gail became a dedicated advocate for mental health, co-founding the Edmonton Mental H...

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#21: This week Liz and Bryce The Third sit down with Travis Mickel (he/him), Founder of Fronting Life, an organization dedicated to supporting all individuals on their healing journeys through a community-centered approach. Focused on meditation, mindfulness, creativity, and connection, Fronting Life promotes personal growth and encourages folks to create happiness and fun wherever they go.

In the episode, Travis opens...

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#20: Erin McIntosh (she/her) has been sober for 12 years and is passionate about bringing commUNITY together to have fun without the use of drugs or alcohol. After leaving a 12-year career, Erin launched her own business, WOOP Life, where she hosts sober silent disco dance parties combined with Authentic Relating Connection Games. A firm believer in getting 'high on life,' Erin is committed to spreading joy ...

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#19: This week, Liz and Bryce The Third dive into a very special and personal conversation about music, something that has always been close to Bryce's heart. For Bryce, music is an art form for self-expression, and it has helped him build a relationship with himself. When he got sober, Bryce thought he might never be able to experience music again — let alone create it. However, in recovery Bryce has created his...

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#18: Chris Clemens (he/him) is a born-and-raised resident of Rochester, New York, who got sober just one month before his 17th birthday in May 1996. For many years in early recovery Chris followed a practice of total abstinence. But nearly 30 years later, his approach to recovery has evolved. Today, Chris is a passionate advocate for non-alcoholic beers and mocktails. While he acknowledges this path isn't for eve...

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#17: Amanda Uphoff (she/her) is a woman living in long-term recovery from anorexia and alcohol use disorder. She serves as the Chief of Staff at Recovery.com, is a certified yoga teacher, and mentors women in early recovery. Amanda believes in the possibility of recovery for everyone and is deeply committed to reaching out her hand to those still struggling, helping them find their own path. She lives in Madison, Wisc...

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#16: Shimi is the founder and executive director of HoliHub, a Denver-based non-profit dedicated to holistic recovery. As an adolescent, Shimi fell into a struggle with addiction that took over a decade of his life. His addiction caused him to lose his community and fracture his relationships with his family and himself. He dropped out of high school, lost a scholarship to a prestigious law school, and hit rock bottom...

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#15: Melissa Pagan (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in a range of therapeutic approaches, with an expertise in behavioral health, PTSD care, and treating substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions.

Having witnessed firsthand the vital role of family support and the need for family wo...

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#14: This week Liz and Bryce The Third are joined by Rob Baumgartner (he/him), a long-time team member, volunteer, and staff member with The Phoenix. Rob first joined The Phoenix in 2007, when the newly-formed organization had about 160 members. Today, he serves as the Regional Manager for the Mountains & Plains states. 

For Rob, his climbing journey and recovery journey are deeply intertwined. In both, p...

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#13: This week, Liz and Bryce The Third reflect on the evolution of their relationships with the holidays and check in on how they're both feeling this season.

For Liz, this holiday season feels different from years past—stirring up both joy and grief, and reminding her that recovery is an ongoing, non-linear journey. While intense feelings and memories have surfaced, she’s learning to hold both the joy...

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#12: This week, Liz is joined by Kevin Beaufrand (he/him), found of Soberflex and a person in recovery. Kevin shares his story of active addiction and his journey to find sobriety and recovery. From the age of thirteen to thirty-one years old, active addiction took hold of Kevin's life. In May 2019, Kevin decided enough was enough. He made the pivotal decision to change his life and chose to become 'obsessed...

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#11: This week, Liz and Bryce The Third are joined by David Patton, PhD, Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Derby's Social, Cultural and Legal Research Centre. His work concentrates on amplifying the often-marginalized voices of folks in recovery, particularly in academic settings. At New Central Media, his mission is to challenge traditional knowledge structures, advocating that lived experi...

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#10: This week Liz and Bryce The Third are joined by Jesse Carrajat (he/him), Host of the Sober Strength podcast and Founder of Altum Fitness. Jesse opens up about his own recovery, the wisdom he's learned throughout the journey, and how he redefines sobriety. He discusses his acceptance of life's unpredictability and how he has learned to intentionally make space to sit and reflect.

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#9: This week on Rise Recover Live, Liz and Bryce The Third team up for a candid and thought-provoking episode about navigating life’s seasons, embracing intentional living, and mastering the art of giving yourself grace.

Liz opens up about her journey of breaking free from society’s timelines. After years of struggling with the pressure to hit certain milestones, she’s entered a new chapter in her 40s where she’s disc...