The Recovery Couch

When the chaos stops and the noise fades, a new question rises: Who am I now? In this honest and soul-searching episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch opens up about life after survival mode—the identity crisis that comes when your struggle no longer defines you. After years of addiction, pain, and self-destruction, peace can feel unfamiliar. This episode is for anyone learning how to live, not just ...

Recovery isn’t just about healing what’s inside—it’s about owning what you’ve damaged and doing the hard work to rebuild. In this episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch shares the painful but necessary process of facing the consequences of his past and slowly restoring what addiction, pride, and poor choices tore down. Broken trust. Damaged relationships. Shattered opportunities. This is a story of h...

The relapse hit hard—and so did the shame. I thought I’d ruined everything. In this honest and unfiltered episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch opens up about the moment he slipped, the lies that followed, and the grace that pulled him back. Relapse doesn’t mean you’re weak or hopeless—it means you’re human. This episode is a reminder that failure isn’t final, and God’s mercy doesn’t run out when yo...

I thought if I worked hard enough, cleaned up enough, proved myself enough—then God would love me. But I was wrong. In this episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch shares the exhausting cycle of performance-based faith and the moment he realized God’s love isn’t earned—it’s given. This is a message for anyone who’s ever felt unworthy, burned out trying to be "good enough," or unsure if they’ve gone to...

Guilt didn’t just weigh on me—it wore me. It shaped how I saw myself, how I showed up in the world, and how I believed others saw me too. In this honest and vulnerable episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch shares how guilt from past choices, broken relationships, and addiction became a second skin—something he thought he had to live with. But through faith, forgiveness, and inner work, that skin sta...

This one hurts to say out loud—I failed as a father. In this deeply personal episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch opens up about the guilt, shame, and heartbreak of not being the dad his children needed during the darkest seasons of addiction and self-destruction. But this isn’t just a story of failure—it’s a story of grace, growth, and the long road of rebuilding what was broken. If you’re carryin...

Sometimes it takes losing everything to finally see what was missing. In this soul-baring episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch shares the painful unraveling of his life—addiction, consequences, and the stripping away of identity. But in the wreckage, something unexpected happened: he met the truest version of himself. This is a story about surrender, self-discovery, and the kind of freedom that onl...

The silence was too loud, and the pain too real—so I found ways to numb it. Substances, distractions, chaos... anything to drown out the noise in my head and heart. In this episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch shares what it looked like to escape reality instead of facing it—and how God’s voice finally broke through the static. If you’ve ever turned to something just to feel nothing, this episode i...

Everyone thought I had it all together—the one who never broke, never asked for help, never let the cracks show. But strength without healing is a mask, and eventually, mine shattered. In this episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch opens up about the pressure of being “the strong one” and the silent battles that come with it. This is a reminder that even the strongest people need support, rest, and g...

It wasn’t in a church pew or at rock bottom where Brandon encountered God—it was in a jail cell. In this raw and redemptive episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon shares the moment grace broke through cold walls and hardened hearts. This is more than a story about incarceration—it’s a testimony of how God meets us in the middle of our mess, not after we clean it up. If you’ve ever felt too far gone or unwo...

Sometimes the weight of life feels suffocating—like you’re buried beneath shame, pain, addiction, or silence. But if you’re still breathing, there’s still a way out. In this episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch shares a vulnerable reflection on what it means to feel forgotten, stuck, or spiritually buried—and the miracle of still being alive. This is a message for anyone who's ever whispered, “I ca...

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Brandon Couch is joined by longtime friend and mentor Randy Creamer to explore the transformative journey of breaking free from shame. Together, they unpack the profound impact of love, grace, and forgiveness in the context of addiction, identity, and healing. Through honest storytelling and spiritual insight, Brandon and Randy examine how the lies we tell ourselves can keep us tra...

PTSD can make it feel like pain is all there is—but there’s more to your story. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we lean into the truth that even in the darkest seasons, hope is still alive. Healing doesn’t erase the hurt, but it reveals purpose in the pain. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or feeling weary along the way, this episode is a reminder that your wounds don’t have the final word. There is hope behind the hurt...

Healing from PTSD isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having the right tools. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we explore practical, life-giving strategies to support you on the road to recovery. From grounding techniques and journaling prompts to breathwork, boundaries, and faith-based practices, we highlight tools that can help you feel safer in your body and more anchored in your daily life. The journey is hard, but y...

Healing from trauma doesn’t follow a straight line — and that’s okay. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked on The Recovery Couch, we talk about the messy, non-linear journey of recovering from PTSD. There are good days and setbacks, breakthroughs and relapses, moments of strength and seasons of struggle. None of it means you're failing — it means you're healing.

If you’ve ever felt like you're “doing it wrong” because you're still hurt...

Where is God in the middle of trauma? In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we explore the intersection of faith and PTSD—and the comforting truth that God sees it all. The flashbacks, the numbness, the fear, the questions. He is not distant or disappointed. He is near to the brokenhearted and present in the pain. Whether you’re struggling to trust again, to pray again, or to believe you’re still loved, this episode is a reminder: your...

Love feels good—until it feels dangerous. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we explore why those living with trauma often push people away, even when they crave connection the most. From fear of vulnerability to emotional flashbacks and trust issues, PTSD can create invisible walls that isolate us from the people who care. But there’s hope. We unpack the patterns, the pain, and the path toward healthier relationships rooted in safe...

Shame whispers lies that keep us stuck: You’re broken. It’s your fault. You’ll never heal. But none of that is true. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we confront the toxic voice of shame that often follows trauma. Whether it came from abuse, addiction, or silence, shame convinces us to hide instead of heal. We break down the difference between guilt and shame, explore its impact on identity, and remind you of this truth: what happ...

Not all trauma comes from a single moment—sometimes, it’s a buildup of wounds over time. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we take a deeper look at Complex PTSD, often caused by prolonged exposure to abuse, neglect, or chaotic environments. Unlike a single traumatic event, C-PTSD is rooted in what kept happening and what never stopped. We explore the unique symptoms, emotional struggles, and identity impacts that come with C-PTSD, ...