‘Tis the season of glad tidings and good cheer, but for people in recovery, the holidays can be difficult. Unrealistic expectations, over-commitment, unhealthy eating, financial strain and fatigue can fray emotions. You might be spending your holidays away from your support system and sober routines, which can make you more…

FYI The remainder of the Joe and Charlie Episodes will now be available for Premium Members.   Premium Membership  Premium members are the main reason why Recovered Podcast is still online.  If you want to help us continue to help the new guy, watch the video in its entirety and learn…

The remainder of the Joe and Charlie Episodes will now be available for Premium Members.   Premium Membership  Premium members are the main reason why Recovered Podcast is still online.  If you want to help us continue to help the new guy, watch the video in its entirety and learn how…

A popsicle stick meeting is a meeting where we let our higher power determine what we need to share. Here in the studio, we have a mug full of popsicle sticks. Each stick has a recovery topic written on it. We will take turns, randomly picking a stick and then…

You will see several references on this site to “Joe & Charlie”. Their names are sometimes heard at local Twelve Step meetings. So, who exactly are Joe and Charlie? They were two long-recovered alcoholics who traveled the world for several decades, sharing their insights into the Big Book of AA.…

The Maplegrove Center, has a team of addiction experts providing personalized care for patients. They have an in-depth understanding of the disease of addiction and treatment and they use their experience and training to create treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. Today, Recovered on the Road is at The…

Pride is a massive stumbling block for people struggling with drug, alcohol and other addictions, something that can prevent them from ever being able to sustain a lasting recovery, until they are willing to give it up. Overconfidence is one of the number one causes for relapse. Overconfidence is the…