Recovery Road

Recovery Road

Best-selling author and CASAC Merrit Hartblay is bringing together the wellness and self-care communities to discuss issues of the day in the world of substance recovery.

Episodes

April 24, 2024 33 mins
This week Merrit is joined by Dr. Cynthia Hey as they chat about how to motivate yourself when forming new healthy habits.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterprises.com
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This week, Merrit is joined by Nichole Smith who has been sober for 2 years.  Tune in as she discusses the calmness that she has come to enjoy and the peaceful life that she has discovered in her sobriety.

This week Merrit is continuing his plea for more Mental Health education in this country.  

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartbla...
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April 11, 2024 20 mins
This week Merrit is continuing his plea for more Mental Health education in this country.  

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterprises.com
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This week, Merrit is joined by Gracie Parker, an 11-year-old who is advocating for youth mental health.  Losing her mom to drugs at 6 months old, and her father being absent due to drugs, Gracie, with the help of her grandparents is paving the way for other kids to cope with their traumatic experiences.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merri...
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March 26, 2024 23 mins
This week, join Merrit as he shares a different view of addiction.  Tune in as he discusses how this affects friends and family members and how you can help a loved one struggling with addiction.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
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This week Merrit is joined by John Shinholser as they chat on how he created a recovery movement in Virginia. It's his mission to change the face of recovery!

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterprises.com
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February 27, 2024 34 mins
This week Merrit is joined by Dopesick participant and activist Ed Bisch as they chat about being on the front line of the war on Fentanyl.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterprises.com
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This week, we are replaying Episode 90 when Merrit was taking time off to spend time with his newly-born grandson. His producer Jess Branas took over the mic to discuss the importance of scheduling time to help you feel free.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

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This week, Merrit discusses how addiction doesn't discriminate. From Park Avenue to the park bench, he delves into the various roots of addiction.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterprises.com
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February 6, 2024 33 mins
This week, Merrit welcomes back one of his favorite guests Pam Pesta. After 10 years of sobriety, they discuss tools that allow her to be and remain Super Sober.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterprises.com
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January 30, 2024 23 mins
This week, Merrit discusses a major concern on the journey to recovery. Fighting addiction with drugs happens at an alarming rate and is a cause of concern for many drug and alcohol counselors.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.br...
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January 23, 2024 33 mins
This week, Merrit is joined by Jason Mayo as they discuss how addiction can make us feel stuck and make us afraid of not having what we want and also fear losing what we have.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterprises.com
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January 16, 2024 24 mins
This week Merrit is tackling one of the roots of addiction. There are a variety of factors that contribute to addiction including mental health. Tune in as Merrit breaks down the keys to understanding addiction.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

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Executive Producer: Jess ...
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January 9, 2024 30 mins
This week Merrit is joined by his dear friend Rob as they chat about keeping yourself sober and safe in social situations. Say no or don't go, is a decision that often has to be made.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterp...
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December 26, 2023 42 mins
This week, Merrit is joined by his producer Jess Branas as they chat about surrendering the "old you" in order to evolve. Life is just beginning.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterprises.com
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December 18, 2023 24 mins
Merrit is back after a needed hiatus. Tune in as he chats on how to keep yourself optimistic and sober during the holiday season.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.branasenterprises.com
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September 18, 2023 30 mins
This week Merrit is joined once again by Ed Kobalis who lost his son due to Fentanyl. Tune in as they discuss how to get involved with taking a stand against this poison even if it hasn't affected you. Every little bit helps.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

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September 11, 2023 26 mins
This week Merrit brings back Casey Arrillaga as they chat about his latest book "Mommy's Getting Sober". Discussing how a parent's addiction affects kids, they are flipping the page by teaching children how to talk about their parent's addiction.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

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August 14, 2023 40 mins
This week Merrit is joined by Ed Bisch as they chat about the Supreme Court's blocking of the Purdue Pharma $6 billion dollar opioid settlement and what this means in the fight against drugs.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.brana...
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August 7, 2023 26 mins
This week Merrit is joined by Mike Cangro as they chat to live the life your soul wants. With 35 years of sobriety, Mike discusses that it can be tough, but you will success when you go within.

Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.com
For the audiobook version visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.

Hosted by: Merrit Hartblay
Executive Producer: Jess Branas
http://www.br...
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