Recovery Culture

Kevin’s story doesn’t start with addiction—it starts with chaos, trauma, and the beliefs that were formed long before he ever picked up a substance.

In Part 1, Kevin shares what it was like growing up in an environment marked by violence, instability, and shame—and how those early experiences began shaping the way he saw himself and the world around him.

From childhood trauma to searching for identity, this conversation dives into ...

What if the thoughts you believe about yourself… aren’t actually true?

In this episode, we explore how our beliefs are formed—from childhood experiences to the things spoken over us—and how those beliefs shape our actions, habits, and even addiction.

We break down the difference between guilt and shame, why what you focus on matters, and how to start challenging negative thoughts and rewriting your internal narrative.

Because real ...

Jorge shares a powerful and honest story of addiction, relapse, and what it took for him to finally change.

After years of destructive patterns and damaged relationships, Jorge opens up about the reality of his addiction — the choices he made, the people he hurt, and the moment things began to shift.

This conversation dives into:

• The cycle of relapse and starting over
• Taking ownership instead of blaming others
• The impact addic...

Addiction doesn’t just affect the person going through it — it impacts every relationship around them.

In this episode, Val and Steven have an honest conversation about what addiction really does to relationships — from broken trust and emotional distance to codependency and miscommunication.

They share both perspectives: what it’s like to be in addiction, and what it’s like to love someone who is struggling.

You’ll hear real exper...

In this episode, we sit down with our good friend Vinni to hear the full story behind the guy we thought we already knew. From a chaotic childhood and wild party years to close calls, health scares, and the moment everything finally shifted, Vinni shares his journey with honesty, humor, and zero filters.

It’s a conversation full of unbelievable stories, hard truths, and a powerful reminder that recovery can look different for ever...

In this episode of the Recovery Culture Podcast, hosts Val and Steven engage in a heartfelt conversation with their guest Jim, who shares his transformative journey of faith and recovery. Jim discusses his struggles with addiction, the importance of community in the recovery process after losing a child, and how surrendering to God has led to profound changes in his life. The conversation emphasizes the healing power of service, th...

In this episode, we sit down with Cesar to hear his powerful and honest story of recovery.

Cesar opens up about his childhood and family struggles, the pain of losing his brother, and how grief led him into gang involvement, incarceration, and addiction. He shares what it was like navigating years of chaos — and the turning points that slowly began to change his life.

Through recovery, Cesar found faith, community, and a new way of...

Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation.

In this episode, we talk about why community is essential to healing and long-term sobriety. From breaking patterns of isolation to learning how to show up honestly with others, we explore how connection plays a critical role in recovery.

We share personal experiences and observations about accountability, support, and the daily choice to stay engaged — even when it feels uncomfortable. This co...