This episode of Recovery Collective features Terry "Double T" Turen, one my oldest buddies, and a longtime rock radio personality who shares his compelling story about navigating the alcohol fueled twists and turns of a lifelong music fan and p

RC 014: Jen Elizabeth-Author of "Shape of a Woman"

Mar 24th, 2019 1h 23m

Jen Elizabeth is an author and recovery advocate. But more fittingly perhaps in my opinion after talking with her at length, Jen is a recovery warrior. She has ended her silence about surviving a multitude of childhood traumas, sexual abuse, dr

RC 013: Tony Harnell from TNT & Starbreaker

Feb 27th, 2019 1h 11m

Tony Harnell is an American rock singer, best known for his work with the Norwegian hard rock band, TNT. Tony has an exceptional voice and vocal range which spans over 4 octaves. Together, Harnell and guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø have co-written ni

RC 012: Mark Kendall from Great White

Feb 21st, 2019 50m 45s

Mark Kendall from the multiplatinum band Great White's passion and natural abilities got him hooked on guitar at a young age. Mark is a solid supporter of MusiCares, and like me big-time recovery advocate. Mark’s relentless efforts to help thos

RC 011: Katie Lain from Ria Health & Embody Daily

Jan 15th, 2019 59m 54s

Katie Lain is the Director of Community Engagement at Ria Health at www.RiaHealth.com/collective. Katie is also an active YouTuber with a great channel called Embody Daily at www.youtube.com/embodydaily, where she shares her personal journey fr

RC 010: Dr. Howard Wetsman, MD-Addictionologist

Jan 3rd, 2019 1h 9m

Dr. Howard Wetsman is an addiction psychiatrist, scientist, and author living in New Orleans. Howard, as he likes to be called, has a long history of treating addiction within multiple paradigms. He blogs at TOCDr.com, has written a book called

RC 009: Stewart Michaelson from Join the Nation Network

Oct 16th, 2018 43m 10s

Stewart Michaelson is the founder of Join the Nation Network, and is a sobriety advocate, motivational speaker, and coach. Having spent the better part of a decade in public life, Stewart understands from a political perspective the issue of me

RC 008: Amy Dresner-Author of "My Fair Junkie"

Sep 27th, 2018 51m

Amy Dresner is a former professional stand-up comic, having appeared at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and The Improv. Since 2012, she has been a contributing editor of the online addiction and recovery magazine TheFix.com. She’s also wri

RC 007: Lara Ann Frazier-Writer & Recovery Advocate

Aug 27th, 2018 46m 55s

Lara Frazier is well-known in the digital recovery space as a speaker and truth-teller, a sobriety warrior, an innovator, and a writer. She is a fierce believer in the power of owning our stories and is a strong advocate for addiction recovery.

RC 006: Wesley Geer from Rock to Recovery

Aug 20th, 2018 33m 53s

Wesley Geer has been a professional musician for over 20 years. He first found success as the founding member of Jive Records artist Hed P.E. as a guitarist, songwriter and producer. After touring the world for eight years, Wes left the band fo

RC 005: Kevin Polky from Shatter Our Silence

Aug 14th, 2018 48m 57s

Kevin Polky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified School Social Worker, executive coach, former football and strength coach and personal trainer. Kevin has worked with individuals, families, and o

RC 004: Tawny Lara from SobrieTEA Party

Aug 4th, 2018 46m 20s

Tawny M. Lara is an entrepreneur, writer, and public speaker. She’s the founder of SobrieTea Party and Readings on Recovery, co-host of Recovery Rocks podcast, and an award-winning filmmaker of her recovery documentary, "Fixed Up." When she’s n

RC 003: Kristin Casey-Author of "Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh"

Jul 28th, 2018 48m 54s

Join Tom for an in depth conversation with author, Kristin Casey. Kristin is a recovered alcoholic and addict who’s rigorously inventoried her every resentment and relinquished ninety percent of them. She’s survived clinical depression, numerou

RC 002: Austin Cooper from Sober Evolution

Jul 20th, 2018 51m 47s

Austin F. Cooper is the founder of the excellent Sober-Evolution recovery community. Austin is a life coach, with a great message, and passion to help others that's contagious.Connect with Austin Cooper:Website: www.sober-evolution.comInstagram

RC 001: Recovery Collective Intro & Overview

Jul 13th, 2018 45m 57s

The debut Recovery_Collective Radio episode 001 on the Tan Talk Radio Network airing in the Clearwater/Tampa, FL area. Host Tom Leu talks about his vision for the show and why he's doing it. Tom also shares about his background and journey thro