Episodes 82
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Moderate
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

“Addiction Talk” is a live online talk show dedicated to sharing the personal stories of celebrities, influencers and everyday people impacted by addiction. Through sharing our personal journeys, we break the stigma and shame of addiction, and provide hope and inspiration for the millions of Americans battling this disease every day – because we recover together.

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Recent Episodes

Jamison’s Recovery Story: From Addiction to Redemption | Desert Hope Treatment Center

Dec 19, 2025 54m

Jamison’s recovery story is a raw, honest, and deeply inspiring look at what real healing can look like after addiction.After more than a decade of substance use, Jamison reached a breaking point…

Todd Marinovich: From NFL Pressure to Peace in Recovery | Full Addiction Talk Episode

Dec 08, 2025 39m

Todd Marinovich’s life looked like a fairytale from the outside — a USC standout, first-round NFL draft pick, and the face of the L.A. Raiders. But behind the success was a lifetime of control,…

From Wheelchair to 1,000 Days Sober: Madison’s Powerful Recovery From Alcohol Addiction

Nov 06, 2025 40m

Addiction Talk: My Recovery StoryMadison shares her emotional journey from childhood trauma, to alcohol addiction, to nearly losing her ability to walk — to now almost 1,000 days sober. In this…

Addiction Talk Featuring Model and Actress Brandy Ledford: Getting Real About Addiction and Recovery

Oct 08, 2025 52m Transcript

Actress Brandy Ledford, known for her roles in Baywatch Hawaii, Andromeda, and Modern Family, opens up about her powerful journey from Hollywood fame to addiction and recovery. Behind the spotlight,…

From Breaking News to Breaking Free: Beth McDonough’s Recovery Journey from Alcohol

Sep 18, 2025 1h 10m

Veteran crime reporter Beth McDonough built a career on relentless pursuit—until life hit hard. After her mother’s sudden passing, a breakup, and her father’s emergency heart surgery, alcohol became…

The Stories Behind the Stats-Addiction Talk Featuring Peter Canning

Aug 27, 2025 45m Transcript

Paramedic and author Peter Canning has witnessed the opioid epidemic from the frontlines, responding to over a thousand overdoses. In this episode of Addiction Talk, Canning—author of Killing Season:…

Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story- Joseph Camera’s Powerful Journey from Chaos to Clarity

Jul 23, 2025 52m

Joseph Camera, Military and Veteran Liaison at American Addiction Centers, shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction, trauma, and incarceration to find healing through faith and service. Once…

Scripted for Change: Former Hollywood Director's Reflections on Addiction, Family, and Recovery

Jul 11, 2025 1h 1m

On this episode of Addiction Talk, we’re joined by author and former TV director, Art Dielhenn. In the 1980s and 90s, Art Dielhenn was at the top of his game, directing iconic sitcoms like Diff’rent…

Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story with Desert Hope alumni Marissa

Jun 23, 2025 47m

This episode of My Recovery Story features former patient Marissa. She shares about her journey to recovery and how her life has changed since seeking treatment at Desert Hope Treatment Center in Las…

Addiction Talk: Expert Insights: The Truth About Cannabis: Mental Health Risks, Addiction, and Misconceptions

Jun 10, 2025 27m

As marijuana legalization expands, many assume cannabis is safe—but is it really? In this episode of Addiction Talk: Expert Insights, Dr. Gary Mitrevolis, Medical Director at Laguna Treatment Center,…

From Silence to Strength: Empowering Women to Seek Help with Clinical Director Ari Chelli

May 22, 2025 22m

Far too many women are battling addiction behind closed doors, carrying the weight of silence, shame, and the fear of what asking for help might cost them. For mothers especially, the thought of…

Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story with Liz Varnado

May 02, 2025 29m

On this episode of Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story, we sit down with Liz Varnado—a resilient, insightful woman whose powerful journey through addiction, cultural identity, and healing is as…

Veteran Addiction Recovery Story: Frank Pace on PTSD, Treatment, and Life After Addiction

Apr 21, 2025 51m

In this episode of Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story, Veteran and Oxford Treatment Center graduate Frank Pace shares his powerful addiction recovery journey. Now working in the VA’s PTSD unit, Frank…

Can Ozempic Help Treat Addiction? Dr. Gary Malone Explains GLP-1s for Substance Use

Mar 27, 2025 25m

Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are widely known for managing diabetes and aiding weight loss—but could they also help treat addiction? Dr. Gary Malone, Medical Director at Greenhouse Treatment…

Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story with Army Veteran Monte Twilley

Mar 21, 2025 40m

On this episode of Addiction Talk, My Recovery Story, we talk to Monte Twilley, a motivational speaker, Veteran in recovery, and alumni of our Texas facility, Greenhouse Treatment Center. During his…

Insights From an Interventionist: From Addiction to Advocate

Nov 25, 2024 50m

Rod Espudo is a U.S. Veteran who transformed his life after battling addiction and PTSD. After struggling for years, Rod turned his life around and experienced an inspiring evolution into a…

Famous and Alone:Former Disney Star Isaak Presley Reveals the Dark Side of Childhood Fame

Oct 07, 2024 53m

Isaak Presley is the star of Disney’s “Stuck in the Middle,” the Netflix spinoff “Fuller House,” Amazon Prime’s “One Nation Under God,” for which he won several Best Actor Awards, and “Hubie…

Bravo to Bravery: Shattering Addiction Stigmas with Reality Star Leah McSweeney

Apr 01, 2024 44m

Leah McSweeney is a former star of “Real Housewives of New York City,” a fashion-industry pioneer who established the streetwear line Married to the Mob, a podcast host, and the author of Chaos…

LaTavia Roberson: Former "Destiny's Child" Star's Inspiring Comeback From Drugs, Jail and Dark Times

Mar 04, 2024 44m

LaTavia Roberson is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known as an original member of the widely acclaimed R&B girl group, Destiny’s Child. Alongside Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly…

Notes From The Heart: Melissa Etheridge Opens Up About Losing Her Son to Opioid Addiction

Feb 12, 2024 40m

Melissa Etheridge is a well-known American rock star, famous for her confessional lyrics and raspy vocals. She has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards and a “Songwriter of the Year”…

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