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Addiction Talk

American Addiction Centers

These podcasts are unfiltered, real-life stories of people and families in recovery. Told in their own words, these stories provide insight into the experiences of people who are embarking o...

Episodes

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From Childhood Trauma to Federal Prison: Jamie Leibert’s Story | Part 1

Description: How does a child who knows he has potential end up struggling with drugs and eventually serving time in federal prison? In Part...

24:47Sep 4, 2026

He Found Something More Powerful Than Addiction: Jamie Leibert’s Story | Part 2

Jamie Leibert left federal prison with new tools and a new perspective—but he didn't walk out a completely changed man. In Part 2 of Addicti...

21:59Sep 4, 2026

Why Finding Purpose Wasn’t Enough: Addiction, Relapse & Recovery | Jamie Leibert Part 3

Why Finding Purpose Wasn’t Enough: Addiction, Relapse & Recovery | Jamie Leibert Part 3 Description: Jamie Leibert had survived federal pris...

19:24Sep 4, 2026

Addiction Is Not a Moral Failing: Trust, Narcan & Harm Reduction | Linda Oxendine Part 2

How do you save lives when addiction is still viewed as a moral failing? In Part 2 of Linda Oxendine's conversation on Addiction Talk: Exper...

15:32Aug 21, 2026

Culture Is Medicine: A Native American Approach to Addiction Recovery | Linda Oxendine Part 3

What happens when an entire community changes the way it responds to addiction? In the final part of Linda Oxendine's Addiction Talk: Expert...

14:23Aug 21, 2026

The Hidden Opioid Crisis in Native American Communities | Linda Oxendine, Part 1

In Part 1 of this Addiction Talk: Expert Insights conversation, Linda Oxendine, a Lumbee Tribal Member and member of CORE North Carolina, sh...

13:53Aug 21, 2026

How Do You Know If Your Child Has an Addiction? | Mark Rosman | Part 1

How do you know when typical teenage behavior has become something much more serious? In Part 1 of this three-part conversation, Hollywood d...

12:24Jul 24, 2026

How Can I Fix My Child Who Is an Addict? | Mark Rosman | Part 2

How do you come to terms with the fact that your child is struggling with addiction? In Part 2 of this three-part conversation, Hollywood di...

14:03Jul 24, 2026

Can Families Recover from Addiction Together? | Mark Rosman | Part 3

Can a family truly heal after addiction? In the final chapter of this three-part conversation, Hollywood director Mark Rosman (Keep Coming B...

27:14Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Director Mark Rosman on His Daughter's Addiction & What Saved Their Family

Hollywood director Mark Rosman has helped create some of the most beloved family films and television shows, including A Cinderella Story, L...

50:40Jul 10, 2026

After 20 Years Without Alcohol, One Drink Changed Everything: April's Recovery Story

For years, April believed she could eventually drink like a "normal person." After surviving childhood trauma, family alcoholism, and decade...

68:33Jun 29, 2026

The Trauma I Never Faced: My Recovery Story featuring Luann Lee

Actress, entrepreneur, and survivor Luann Lee shares her powerful recovery story, revealing the childhood trauma, emotional pain, and addict...

60:59Jun 12, 2026

My Recovery Story Featuring Kassandra Varga

Kassandra’s story is one of resilience, faith, and the power of never giving up. After years of addiction, trauma, and being told recovery m...

33:13Apr 20, 2026

Addiction Talk with Fitness and Sober Influencer Maddie Smith

What does it really mean to earn your way back to yourself? For Madeline Smith, sober influencer and founder of Swole Sober, earned isn’t a...

52:52Mar 6, 2026

Jamison’s Recovery Story: From Addiction to Redemption | Desert Hope Treatment Center

Jamison’s recovery story is a raw, honest, and deeply inspiring look at what real healing can look like after addiction. After more than a d...

54:31Dec 19, 2025

Todd Marinovich: From NFL Pressure to Peace in Recovery | Full Addiction Talk Episode

Todd Marinovich’s life looked like a fairytale from the outside — a USC standout, first-round NFL draft pick, and the face of the L.A. Raide...

39:53Dec 8, 2025

From Wheelchair to 1,000 Days Sober: Madison’s Powerful Recovery From Alcohol Addiction

Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story Madison shares her emotional journey from childhood trauma, to alcohol addiction, to nearly losing her abi...

40:30Nov 6, 2025

Addiction Talk Featuring Model and Actress Brandy Ledford: Getting Real About Addiction and Recovery

Actress Brandy Ledford, known for her roles in Baywatch Hawaii, Andromeda, and Modern Family, opens up about her powerful journey from Holly...

52:55Oct 8, 2025

From Breaking News to Breaking Free: Beth McDonough’s Recovery Journey from Alcohol

Veteran crime reporter Beth McDonough built a career on relentless pursuit—until life hit hard. After her mother’s sudden passing, a breakup...

70:44Sep 18, 2025

The Stories Behind the Stats-Addiction Talk Featuring Peter Canning

Paramedic and author Peter Canning has witnessed the opioid epidemic from the frontlines, responding to over a thousand overdoses. In this e...

45:19Aug 27, 2025