The Internet provides easy access to recovery-related films, podcasts, audio, talk shows, vlogs, video and more. This is a good way to learn from others and stay connected with your recovery.
- Online Media
audio, video, podcasts, radioThe Internet provides easy access to recovery-related films, podcasts, audio, talk shows, streaming video and more.
This can be a good way to learn from others and stay connected with your recovery.
Audio Recovery Talks
Recovery Speakers
The largest collection of recovery audio recordings online spanning seven decades and growing. Within the library are some of the oldest historical recordings of AA and Al-Anon’s best speakers and early pioneers, some never heard before this project began.
RecoveryAudio
Over 6,000 free audio recordings of AA Speakers/tapes are available to hear and download. Search the site by keyword or speaker. Or scroll to browse popular topics and categories. A RecoveryAudio app is now also available on their website.
Film and Video
Addiction, Recovery and Yoga
In this professionally made documentary people speak openly and compellingly about their addictions, working the 12-step program, and how yoga helped their recovery. The film is made by a senior Iyengar Yoga teacher and yoga therapist. In English and Spanish.
Clean – A Filmmaker’s Final Goodbye to Opiates By Miranda Stern, The New York Times, September 5, 2023
A powerful video on the challenging and deeply personal world of recovery and hope. Stern documents her experience of getting off the synthetic opiates used to treat her heroin addiction for the past 6 years.
“Recovery takes a lot of time, effort and patience . . . “There’s no quick fix, shortcut or wave of a magic wand to make it go away. Recovery isn’t simply about being clean; it’s also about connection.”Partnership to End Addiction YouTube Videos
Topics include addiction treatment and insurance coverage, seeking addiction treatment, what is self-care?, obstacles to recovery, medication-assisted treatment: what is it, and many more.
Why are drugs so hard to quit
A short and simple video by National Institute of Drug Abuse
Yoga Recovery
Presents yoga recovery videos by Kyczy Hawk, founder of Yoga and Recovery and creator of the SOAR program (Success Over Addiction and Relapse). The site offers 12 free videos for each of the 12 steps. You can also take online classes starting at $4.99/day. Monthly subscriptions are $19.99.
Podcasts
A podcast is a series of audio episodes, all focused on a particular topic, like recovery. You can subscribe to them with an app on your phone and listen to episodes whenever you like on your headphones, in the car or through speakers.
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, a counselor and therapist, interviews experts and shares insights into addiction – and how to overcome it and create happiness in your life.
Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast
Buddhist Recovery Podcasts brings together teachers, leaders, and peers from different recovery approaches. Themes like addiction, mindfulness, sobriety, gratitude, compassion, stinking thinking and compulsive behaviors are explored.
Hazelden Betty Ford – Let's Talk: Addiction & Recovery
This award-winning podcast series focuses on what leading addiction and recovery experts are talking about—addiction trends, topics and challenges as well as research, practices and advances that point to the most promising ways forward. The talks offer information and inspiration.
The Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas
TV journalist Elizabeth Vargas interviews guests who share their personal struggles with addiction and mental health. It is produced by the Partnership to End Addiction.
Last Day
This podcast is about the moments that change us in a deep way and forever. Host Stephanie Wittels Wachs talks with guests weekly to explore stories of survival, resilience, and transformation. At the heart of every “last day” is a new beginning. Lemonada is an independent audio podcast network.
Recovery Elevator
Brings like-minded people together, especially in early sobriety, who seek a life without alcohol through support and accountability. Some members have years of continuous sobriety, while others are in their first days - are all striving for better quality of life without alcohol.
The Recovery Show
A safe and supportive space for individuals in recovery to share their stories and experiences. Hosted by Spencer, Kelli, and Swetha, it covers many aspects of addiction and sobriety.
She Recovers
These recovery podcasts are a collection of audio posts, interviews and recorded talks that explore the healing power of connection and living from a place of our soul’s true purpose.
Sober as a Mother
Mothers share their experience of sober parenting – the good, the bad and the ugly – and how to survive it all SOBER. It is hosted by Alyson Premo, founder of Sober Mom Tribe. It can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Play.
Sober Nation Podcast
There are hundreds of podcasts available on all aspects of recovery. You can subscribe via Email or on iTunes.
The ODAAT Chat Recovery Podcast
Inspiring, funny and touching stories about addiction, sobriety, and the journey of healing and community. They provide hope and a feeling that you are not alone.
The One You Feed
This weekly self-help podcast has over 250 episodes and more than 10 million downloads. It features conversations with scientists, authors, researchers, teachers, thought leaders, spiritual leaders and public figures. Topics cover addiction recovery, behavior change, anxiety, depression and how to live healthier lives. It has been named one of the 19 Best Health Podcasts of All Time by the Huffington Post. The podcast was founded by a person in recovery from heroin addiction.
The Recovery 2.0 Power Hour
Yoga teacher and recovery advocate Tommy Rosen interviews spiritual teachers, doctors, nutritionists, and yoga and meditation teachers who shed light on living beyond addiction. The podcasts offer new perspectives and cutting-edge philosophies and practices to help you heal and thrive in recovery. Episodes premiere every Tuesday and Friday.
Treat Addiction, Save Lives Podcast - American Society of Addiction Medicine
These discussions shift the view of addiction from a weakness or flaw to a chronic, manageable health condition. The podcasts address the stigmas that stand in the way of getting effective treatment and help healthcare professionals play an active role in recovery. Treatment is available. Recovery is possible.
Online Radio
Take 12 Recovery Radio Shows
An online radio show that broadcasts six shows a week on the 12-step approach to recovery and relapse prevention. All shows are archived on the site. Recovery talk and recovery music are featured.
Talk Zone: Stop and Think Radio
An addiction recovery site that features streaming interviews with the focus on 12-step-based recovery, hosted by an attorney who is in recovery.
The Bubble Hour
Hosted by Jean M, a sober woman dedicated to breaking down the walls of stigma and denial around alcohol use disorder. Through stories and interviews, the show educates and helps you identify with real people, real stories and real hope, especially in early recovery.
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