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The Voices of RecoveryFinding the Posiitve
Sometimes, the hardest thing isn’t finding the right words — it’s finding the courage to sit down alone and say them. This episode is about that courage, about carving out a life of distinction over distraction, and about the daily practice of focusing on the good. It’s about choosing to notice the small victories, to journal the gratitude, and to train your mind to see what’s right — even when it feels like everything around you is screaming what’s wrong.
2025-08-2825 minThe Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Forgive Yourself
This one is hard but it is worth it.
In this opening episode, Chris and Shane explore one of the hardest parts of recovery: forgiving yourself. Through real-life stories and a powerful Lexus engine metaphor, they examine how shame, guilt, and incomplete healing keep us stuck—and how taking full inventory and making peace with the past opens the door to lasting change. If you’ve ever struggled to forgive the person in the mirror, this conversation will feel like a lifeline.
2025-08-1829 minThe Voices of RecoveryShane comes back
Episode 1 of the new season is Chris and Shane at the best and worst, best because we roll the truth and smack addiction straight in the teeth, worst because even after 9 years the audio still sucks.
2025-07-1340 minThe Voices of RecoveryOpen your Mind
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In this great episode, Chris and Nikki explore spirituality and get to a place of power for yourself. Religion and Spirituality are two different things, one may be your catalyst for the other, but finding your inner self and connecting to something higher is an absolute Joy. Your recovery deserves this, your life deserves this. #unitedhearts
2024-03-3050 minThe Voices of RecoveryOpen your Mind
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In this great episode, Chris and Nikki explore spirituality and get to a place of power for yourself. Your recovery deserves this, your life deserves this. #unitedhearts
2024-03-3050 min
The Voices of RecoverySetting Boundaries with Active Addicts
In this powerful episode, we talk about the struggle to set boundaries with addicts in active addiction. How can it be possible to separate ourselves and the ones we love from the addict that is tearing us apart? Join us to hear some powerful advice that might help you in the struggle.
2024-03-2139 minThe Voices of RecoverySetting Boundaries with Active Addicts
In this powerful episode, we talk about the struggle to set boundaries with addicts in active addiction. How can it be possible to separate ourselves and the ones we love from the addict that is tearing us apart? Join us to hear some powerful advice that might help you in the struggle.
2024-03-2139 min
The Voices of RecoveryRelapse Prevention 101
We are missing Nikki so Chris and I (Chris) Blast off on a conversation about insulating ourselves from struggle and our secrets to continued success in recovery. You only get back when you put into yourself. No one is going to do this work for you.
2024-03-0446 minThe Voices of RecoveryRelapse Prevention 101
We are missing Nikki so Chris and I (Chris) Blast off on a conversation about insulating ourselves from struggle and our secrets to continued success in recovery. You only get back when you put into yourself. No one is going to do this work for you.
2024-03-0446 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode 36 Unleash the best you! With special guest Shay Aslett
We invite amazing coach, mentor, and fellow podcaster Shay Aslett in to share some space and he brings out the best in all of us. Shay hosts the I Am Relationships podcast, see the link below. This might be our best podcast ever. This is a great chance to tap the success stories of four people who want you to find the best version of you. Do not skip this one. Listen and share. #unitedhearts #wewintogether
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winningtogetherpodcast-inspiring-rockstar-recovery/id1482972200
2024-02-0957 minThe Voices of RecoveryEpisode 36 Unleash the best you! With special guest Shay Aslett
We invite amazing coach, mentor, and fellow podcaster Shay Aslett in to share some space and he brings out the best in all of us. Shay hosts the I Am Relationships podcast, see the link below. This might be our best podcast ever. This is a great chance to tap the success stories of four people who want you to find the best version of you. Do not skip this one. Listen and share. #unitedhearts #wewintogether
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winningtogetherpodcast-inspiring-rockstar-recovery/id1482972200
2024-02-0957 min
The Voices of RecoveryMaking hard things less hard. Brain Hacking.
Join us this week as we talk about the secrets to success. This week we talk about the special Addict super power for rationalization and excuses. We put this mind power to good work as we talk about tricks and hacks to make the hard things less harder.
2024-01-3134 minThe Voices of RecoveryMaking hard things less hard. Brain Hacking.
Join us this week as we talk about the secrets to success. This week we talk about the special Addict super power for rationalization and excuses. We put this mind power to good work as we talk about tricks and hacks to make the hard things less harder.
2024-01-3134 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode #33 Stop Procratinating
We dive deep into the struggle everyone knows, putting shit off until tomorrow, Nicotine user beware we hit you hard in this one. Why not so something good for yourself? Who deserves it more than you? #unitedhearts
2024-01-1638 minThe Voices of RecoveryEpisode #33 Stop Procratinating
We dive deep into the struggle everyone knows, putting shit off until tomorrow, Nicotine user beware we hit you hard in this one. Why not so something good for yourself? Who deserves it more than you? #unitedhearts
2024-01-1638 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode 32. Pursue Excellence
Chris Avery and Nikki take us on a counter intuitive journey. The real question? What is your trajectory and how can you change it. Stopping focusing on what you do not want and focus on what you do want.
2024-01-0332 minThe Voices of RecoveryEpisode 32. Pursue Excellence
Chris Avery and Nikki take us on a counter intuitive journey. The real question? What is your trajectory and how can you change it. Stopping focusing on what you do not want and focus on what you do want.
2024-01-0332 min
The Voices of RecoveryHappy Boxing Day Get a CoachWe explore the upside of getting a coach. What is the benefit and why we should all consider the idea that two heads are better than one. Especially if one of those heads is an addict.. Check this one out, Listen and Share. What a great way to start off the New Yeat, a little […]
2023-12-2633 minThe Voices of RecoveryHappy Boxing Day Get a CoachWe explore the upside of getting a coach. What is the benefit and why we should all consider the idea that two heads are better than one. Especially if one of those heads is an addict.. Check this one out, Listen and Share. What a great way to start off the New Yeat, a little … Continue reading Happy Boxing Day! Get a Coach
2023-12-2633 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode # 30 Get your Ass to rehab.In this episode, we give back to the programs that have given us so much. We talk about the upside of therapy and the clinical rehab setting and try to take some of the fear out of this amazing process. This is a powerful podcast listen and share. We talk about I-Am-Recovery an amazing program […]
2023-11-2638 minThe Voices of RecoveryEpisode # 30 Get your Ass to rehab.
In this episode, we give back to the programs that have given us so much. We talk about the upside of therapy and the clinical rehab setting and try to take some of the fear out of this amazing process. This is a powerful podcast listen and share. We talk about I-Am-Recovery an amazing program with a huge upside, and Ardu another great recovery center with many options. Links are below.
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2023-11-2638 min
The Voices of RecoveryAlder Gets Vulnerable Episode 29Chris Avery and Nikki step up and throw a lifeline to Alder. As Chris Alder has fought hard to live a fulland connected life on this side of addiction the nine years have not all been rainbows and unicorns. Alderwill be the first one to tell you being honest and getting vulnerable are perhaps his […]
2023-11-0646 minThe Voices of RecoveryAlder Gets Vulnerable Episode 29
Chris Avery and Nikki step up and throw a lifeline to Alder. As Chris Alder has fought hard to live a fulland connected life on this side of addiction the nine years have not all been rainbows and unicorns. Alderwill be the first one to tell you being honest and getting vulnerable are perhaps his post-addictional super powersand he gets down and dirty in this podcast. Listen in as he shares his struggle and his co-host helps him find solid ground again. #unitedhearts
2023-11-0646 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode 28 Be your own LeaderChris Avery and Nikki the Lighthouse takes on a powerful journey. In life we often come to a crossroads. Where we go and how we move forward shape our futures. Becoming our own leader and making strong and powerful decisions for ourselves is a cornerstone to solid living and an empowered recovery. It is not […]
2023-10-2436 minThe Voices of RecoveryEpisode 28 Be your own LeaderChris Avery and Nikki the Lighthouse takes on a powerful journey. In life we often come to a crossroads. Where we go and how we move forward shape our futures. Becoming our own leader and making strong and powerful decisions for ourselves is a cornerstone to solid living and an empowered recovery. It is not … Continue reading Episode 28 Be your own leader
2023-10-2436 min
The Voices of RecoveryFind your MotivationChris Avery and Nikki go and explore that which drives us. They talk about lighting the internal furnace and keeping it going. Listen and share.
2023-10-1132 minThe Voices of RecoveryFind your MotivationChris Avery and Nikki go and explore that which drives us. They talk about lighting the internal furnace and keeping it going. Listen and share.
2023-10-1132 min
The Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Lets just have FUNIn this episode we set aside the hard work and the sometimes seemingly endless struggle of recovery to talk about…. why it matters. Finding a way to have fun again. What is fun, where do we find it and by all means how do we make more of it?
2023-10-0139 minThe Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Lets just have FUNIn this episode we set aside the hard work and the sometimes seemingly endless struggle of recovery to talk about…. why it matters. Finding a way to have fun again. What is fun, where do we find it and by all means how do we make more of it?
2023-10-0139 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode 25 Finding JoyWe often struggle with finding and connecting to true Joy. In this episode, we explore how we understand and better connect with Joy.
2023-09-1940 minThe Voices of RecoveryEpisode 25 Finding JoyWe often struggle with finding and connecting to true Joy. In this episode, we explore how we understand and better connect with Joy.
2023-09-1940 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode 24 Avoid AvoidanceIn this episode we talk about our struggles with avoidance and give points on how to move forward when we get stuck. Do not Avoid this episode. Listen today and share.
2023-09-0330 minThe Voices of RecoveryEpisode 24 Avoid AvoidanceIn this episode we talk about our struggles with avoidance and give points on how to move forward when we get stuck. Do not Avoid this episode. Listen today and share.
2023-09-0330 min
The Voices of RecoveryConfabulation, how we lie to us.This is a great 2 part podcast we dig into the details of the non details, the ways we trick and lie to ourselves and what keeps us stuck. Compelling podcast this Week. We are back as a three-part harmony do not miss this one.
2023-08-2631 minThe Voices of RecoveryConfabulation, how we lie to us.This is a great 2 part podcast we dig into the details of the non details, the ways we trick and lie to ourselves and what keeps us stuck. Compelling podcast this Week. We are back as a three-part harmony do not miss this one.
2023-08-2631 minThe Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Follow the moneyChris and Nikki talk talk money and how we use the tools we gain to better understand the tool of money. This can be and is a huge trigger for many, and money almost always carries multiple meanings. This is a great way to spend a little time today. #unitedhearts
2023-08-1726 minThe Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Follow the moneyChris and Nikki talk talk money and how we use the tools we gain to better understand the tool of money. This can be and is a huge trigger for many, and money almost always carries multiple meanings. This is a great way to spend a little time today. #unitedhearts
2023-08-1726 min
The Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery on VulnerabilityWe talk about vulnerability and how we sit with the uncomfortable. This is a great way to spend 30 minutes. The podcast is getting bigger and better every week. Thank you for all the support. This matters because you matter.
2023-08-1123 minThe Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery on VulnerabilityWe talk about vulnerability and how we sit with the uncomfortable. This is a great way to spend 30 minutes. The podcast is getting bigger and better every week. Thank you for all the support. This matters because you matter.
2023-08-1123 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode 19 Part 2 Meet Royleane Otteson talking SpiritualityWe continue our conversation with Royleane. We get personal and discuss how to find spirituality amongst the rocks and boulders of life and recovery. We also look at using Spiritual Guides as a resource. Check out Royleane Website at To book a session or learn more about me here is my website: centeredhaven.com Here are … Continue reading Episode 19 Part 2 Meet Royleane Otteson talking Spirituality
2023-08-0232 minThe Voices of RecoveryEpisode 19 Part 2 Meet Royleane Otteson talking SpiritualityWe continue our conversation with Royleane. We get personal and discuss how to find spirituality amongst the rocks and boulders of life and recovery. We also look at using Spiritual Guides as a resource. Check out Royleane Website at To book a session or learn more about me here is my website: centeredhaven.com Here are […]
2023-08-0232 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode 19 part 1 Meet RoyleaneConnecting to our spiritual self We Welcome Special Guest Royleane Otteson. We talk about finding spirituality and the context of the sometimes elusive Higher Power. Royleane, aka Roy, was born in Los Angeles, CA. She currently resides in Seattle, WA with her husband and 3 sons. She has a BA in Special Education, a Graduate … Continue reading Episode 19 part 1 Meet Royleane
2023-07-2732 min
The Voices of RecoveryWhere the focus goes the energy flowsWe dive into the understanding of where we point is where we end up. This seems like such a simple concept but considering all the distractions and so much negative energy in the world we really need to pay attention. Chris, Chris, and Nikki run through some ideas to make you stronger.
2023-07-2129 min
The Voices of RecoveryTake ActionRecovery is such a challenging journey, but the process offers so much hope for a fulfillinglife. Two elements that play a crucial role in this journey are accountability and action. Accountability helps ustake ownership of our actions and choices, acknowledging the consequences we have faced. It involves being honest with oneselfand others, seeking support from … Continue reading TVOR Episode 17 Take Action
2023-07-0633 min
The Voices of RecoveryFall in love with the Verb not the noun.In this episode, we jump into a world of motivation for change. This is a powerful look at the best way toget off your ass and get moving. So much of my time has been spent spinning my wheels in a perpetual state of fear.This will not answer every question, but it will get you … Continue reading Episode 16, Fall in love with the Verb
2023-06-2933 min
The Voices of RecoveryAdapt and GrowIn this episode, we discuss the ability to find adaptation, flexibility, and acceptance. These skills create the capacity to embrace change, challenge yourself, and create new growth. We are way stronger than we realize and this episode is about you figuring that out! #unitedhearts
2023-06-2133 min
The Voices of RecoveryTrigger Warning! Let's talk relapseIn behavioral health and recovery, we often consider the day we “fall off the wagon” as our relapse. However, the relapse starts long before, in our heads. In this episode, we will dig into the struggle and discuss the reality of relapse. We are all worth it, stay in the fight. You matter. #unitedhearts
2023-06-0629 min
The Voices of RecoveryAcceptance and FlexibiltyFlexibility and acceptance are two essential concepts in recovery. Flexibility allows us to adapt to changing circumstances and situations, which is important in recovery because we often face unexpected challenges and setbacks. Acceptance, on the other hand, allows us to come to terms with our past and present circumstances, including our addiction and its consequences. … Continue reading Podcast 13 Acceptance and Flexibilty.
2023-06-0125 min
The Voices of RecoveryEpisode 12 What is on the other side of your fear?Today’s episode is huge! What is on the other side of your fear? Today we explore this very question. Yes, indeed today we will be delving deep into the topic of facing your fears head-on and teaching them to work for you. Chris and Chris are all alone today and Together, we will discuss the … Continue reading Episode 12 What is on the other side of your fear?
2023-05-1654 min
The Voices of RecoverySpecial Guest Tyrone Hill.Welcome to the “The Voices of Recovery” podcast, where we are sharing an inspiring story today for a man who has turned his life around and found a new path to happiness and fulfillment. Today, we have a special guest, Tyrone Hill, who has gone through a lot in his life and is now on … Continue reading Special Guest Tyrone Hill
2023-04-251h 01
The Voices of RecoveryWho am I Looking inward creates growth.Welcome to The Voices of Recovery podcast, In this episode, we’ll be diving into the concept of updating the best version of ourselves. As we navigate through life, we often encounter challenges that can take a toll on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. But recovery is all about taking the steps necessary to heal … Continue reading Who am I?
2023-04-1852 min
The Voices of RecoveryThe Stages of Change with special guest Mary HarrisonIn this fantastic episode, we walk through the stages of creating change and talk candidly with Mary Harrison about what makes change so hard and how we can find compassion for ourselves. We also talk about the DBT skill S.T.O.P. this is a significant podcast jump in with us now and listen up. #unitedhearts
2023-04-041h 02
The Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Slow down to the speed of wiseWe talk about how listening to our bodies and figuring out our needs can be challenging. We have to slow down and practice. This is a powerful podcast for anyone to listen. Much can be gained when we slow down and hear ourselves.
2023-03-201h 07
The Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Family special episode.
In this episode Nikki’s daughter joins us from Tennessee, she brings a huge dose of honesty and hope. By far one of my favorite podcasts. Alyssa talks about surviving in the face of active addict parents and how to begin picking up the shattered pieces. This one is powerful, keep support close and share with a friend. #unitedhearts
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“Commitment required progress as quickly as conditions permitted. Faster than even courage alone allowed, you just have to tap into something grea...
2023-03-1449 minThe Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Avery and Nikki talk next level up.
Once you have sobriety, how do you find the best version of yourself? What drives us? We have a fantastic opportunity to choose the hard things we do. This is a great podcast today. Listen and Share! #unitedhearts
2023-03-1135 minThe Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Tess Burton and Terry Olsen stop by
This Podcast is worth the time. Both Tess and Terry have lost. Terry lost her son to this disease and Tess has lost family and friends. Do not miss this chance to take a step forward in your recovery. #unitedhearts
2023-02-281h 02The Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Meet Mary
Today we launch a real special podcast with Mary Harrison, a long-time substance abuse disorder counselor, she is currently working on her Masters in Social Work. She shares some longtime powerful DBT skills. These skills are powerful cornerstones for new and better coping skills, and they work! Life, family, pain, depression, drugs, take your pick any of the struggles we are currently wrestling with. You will benefit from this podcast. Take a few minutes and join us.
“In the absence of clearly-defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily
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2023-02-2142 min
The Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Meet Chris Alder
The other Chris tells his story and talks about the prison of addiction. We encourage anyone to listen There are lots of powerful things to be heard here.
2023-02-1453 minThe Voices of RecoveryThe Voices of Recovery Get to know Chris Avery
If you are looking to feel inspired, this is a great place to start. Chris has a tough story and will tell some of it. He also has an unyielding view of purpose and drive. Listen and share. We are united hearts
2023-01-3150 minThe Voices of RecoveryThe Voices Of Recovery 2023 New VoicesNew Year New podcast. You already know Chris now get to know Chris and Nikki, we are back and hoping to connect in a whole new way. United hearts looking to lend our voices to yours. For everyone touched by struggles, we are here for you.
2023-01-2439 min