The Recovery Couch

In this episode of the Learning Together series on The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch continues reviewing the Getting Ready to Test preparation manual for drug and alcohol credentialing examinations — breaking down one of the most misunderstood drug categories: All-Arounders.

Unlike depress...

Alisha Bond was six years sober when she told herself one glass of wine couldn't hurt. She tried meth the same night — and the next five years took her home, her career, custody of her son, and her fiancé, who died of an overdose soon after prison. In this raw conversation with host Brandon Couch, Alisha (@LivingFreeWithAJ) traces relapse after long-term sobriety, meth and opioid addiction, a 52-minute police chase, and the p...

In this episode, Alicia Bond shares her powerful journey from childhood struggles and addiction to recovery and motherhood. Her story highlights resilience, faith, and the importance of community support in overcoming life's darkest moments. Alicia Bond shares her powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and self-love, highlighting the importance of compassion, mental health, and community support in overcoming life's challeng...

In this raw and unflinching episode of The Recovery Couch, host Brandon Couch sits down with his cousin Cooper Jackson to revisit one of the most traumatic nights of their family's life — the night 19-year-old Codi Jackson was shot and killed during a $20 marijuana robbery in Xenia, Ohio in March 2011. Cooper was 15 years old and sitting right next to his brot...

What happens when a mother watches her son slowly lose himself to addiction—and ultimately loses him to fentanyl poisoning?

In Part 1 of this emotional conversation, Brandon Couch welcomes Christina Daley to The Recovery Couch to share the story of her son Blake's battle with addiction, mental illness, alcohol abuse, and recovery attempts before his tragic overdose death.

In Episode 250 of The Recovery Couch, Brandon sits down with Christina Daley — a mother  who lost her son Blake to a fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose. 

Blake was funny, charming, and loved by everyone around him. But behind that smile was  a teenager battling self-harm, anxiety, and addiction that a broken mental health system  repeatedly failed to treat.

In Part 1, Christina shares: ✔️ The warning signs sh...

In this inspiring interview, Jeff Greene shares his journey from a rebellious, drug-filled past to a faith-filled life dedicated to spreading God's love. Discover how divine encounters, unconditional love, and scripture transformed his life, offering hope and practical advice for those seeking recovery and spiritual renewal.

Keywords - faith, recovery, Jesus, love, transformation, scripture, peace, Holy Spirit, addiction, forgiven...

In this powerful, faith-filled conversation, Brandon Couch sits down with Renee Swasey, author of Refined for Revival: Your Purpose in God’s Plan, to explore what it truly means to live in alignment with God—not performance, not religion, but real relationship. Renee shares how identity is often shaped by the world, addiction, and past experiences—and how true transformation begins when we separate who we are from...

In this powerful interview, Daus Hempker shares his incredible journey from military service and homelessness to spiritual awakening and recovery. He discusses mental health, addiction, spiritual warfare, and the importance of faith and community in healing.

Keywords - Recovery, Faith, Mental Health, Addiction, Spiritual Warfare, Veterans, Homelessness, Healing, Jesus, Inner Child

Key topics

• Mental health and men's support s...

In part 1 of this powerful interview, Daus Hempker shares his incredible journey from military service and homelessness to spiritual awakening and recovery. He discusses mental health, addiction, spiritual warfare, and the importance of faith and community in healing.

keywords Recovery, Faith, Mental Health, Addiction, Spiritual Warfare, Veterans, Homelessness, Healing, Jesus, Inner Child

key topics

• Mental health and men's sup...

Thomas’ story is nothing short of extraordinary. Once living as an international drug smuggler, his life spiraled through addiction, prison, and homelessness—until a powerful encounter with Christ changed everything.

In this episode, Thomas shares how faith became the turning point that redefined his identity and purpose. What once was a life marked by destruction is now one committed to service, as he leads charitable ...

Benjamin Buckland shares his journey through a severe injury, chronic pain, and his faith-driven approach to healing and purpose. This episode explores resilience, spiritual growth, and the power of gratitude amidst suffering.

Keywords - CRPS, chronic pain, faith, recovery, spiritual journey, hope, healing, depression, gratitude, perseverance

Key topics

• Benjamin's accident and diagnosis with CRPS
• The mental and spiritual impa...

What if the life that looks “perfect” on the outside is actually masking chaos within?

In this powerful episode of The Recovery Couch, I sit down with Jen Schneeman—a trauma-informed nervous system specialist, researcher, and co-founder of REAL Human Performance—to unpack the illusion of perfection and the hidden cost of constantly striving to prove our worth.

Jen shares her deeply personal journey of having...

In this inspiring conversation, Nathaniel Schooler shares insights on faith, discipline, and manhood, emphasizing the importance of daily habits, mental clarity, and spiritual connection to live a fulfilled and resilient life.

• The importance of faith and daily prayer
• Building resilience through discipline and habits
• The role of physical activity and diet in mental health

Niemah shares her miraculous journey from a Palestinian orphan fleeing honor killing to being adopted by American Christians, highlighting divine intervention, resilience, and faith. This story offers hope and insight into overcoming impossible odds through God's grace.

Key topics

• Divine intervention in adoption
• The reality of honor killings and God's protection
• The miraculous legal and diplomatic hurdles in international ado...

Exploring the nature of ego, its role in spiritual growth and recovery, and how to manage it for authentic connection and healing.

Key topics

The constructed nature of ego and its origins

Ego as a barrier to spiritual growth and authentic connection The importance of surrender and humility in overcoming ego The role of ego in separation, comparison, and shame Strategies for managing ego and embracing authenticity

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On this episode of The Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch sits down with Lisa Matile to discuss her powerful journey through addiction, trauma, and healing.

For years, Lisa struggled with multiple addictions—including stimulants, alcohol, tobacco, and food—while battling feelings of unworthiness rooted in childhood trauma and abusive relationships. But through faith, prayer, journaling, and the grace of God, Lisa found a pat...