Retrieving Sanity
Tired of feeling like you’re playing mental health whack-a-mole? Tune into ”Retrieving Sanity”, your no-BS guide to navigating addiction and championing recovery. This podcast blends serious insights with a healthy dose of reality and a dash of dark humor, because healing doesn’t have to be humorless. Discover tangible tools, hear inspiring personal stories, and learn how to truly reclaim your well-being. Featured on radio and TV across the nation, we’re here to end the stigma on mental health! Ready to share your personal story, whether it be with addiction, trauma, or a hurricane of bad luck story? We provide a platform for your voice to make an impact. Don’t just survive, thrive – subscribe to Retrieving Sanity!
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 164
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
#1 Official Intro to Retrieving Sanity
Hello hello and welcome to Retrieving Sanity, and I'm your host, Keegan.
This is a re-do of a 13 minute intro to the podcast when I had little-to-no-idea of what I was doing. Quick highlights of the …
Vulnerable Strength with Malisa Hepner
Summary
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read engages in a deep conversation with Melissa Hepner about vulnerability, healing from childhood trauma, and the importance of emotional a…
The Illusion of Relief in Mental Health Treatment with Dr. Fred Moss
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Fred Moss, a seasoned psychiatrist and mental health advocate. Dr. Moss shares his journey from a chaoti…
Healing From a Decade Addiction with Blake Hunt
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Blake Hunt, a recovery therapist and person in recovery. They discuss Blake's journey through addiction, the impact of family dynami…
From Shadows to Light: The Story of Intergenerational Trauma
Summary
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Willie Handler, a descendant of Holocaust survivors and author of 'Out From the Shadows.' Willie shares his journey of unco…
A Surgeons Addiction : Brett’s Story
Summary
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Brett Cortez, a retired physician whose life was dramatically altered by opiate addiction. Brett shares his journey from a s…
Breaking Schizophrenia Stereotypes with Dale Walsh
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Dale Walsh shares his profound journey through mental health challenges, particularly schizophrenia. He discusses his unique approach to poetry as a means of ex…
Permission to Play: A Path to Happiness with Zander Phelps
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Zander, the Z Play coach, about the significance of play in our lives, especially as adults. Zander emphasizes the importance of rec…
Transforming Pain into Purpose with Austin Page #newyou
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Austin Page, a mindset and fitness coach, about his transformative journey from a reckless lifestyle to a purpose-driven life. Austi…
”Choose Love Not Hate” Q&A Panel with Holocaust Survivor: Ben Lesser
Summary
In this conversation, Holocaust survivor Benjamin Lesser shares his harrowing experiences during the Holocaust, detailing his life before, during, and after the atrocities. He discusses the…
Smoking Cessation with Jessi Hartnet
Summary
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Jessi Hartnett about her journey through addiction and recovery. Jessi shares her experiences with smoking, drinking, and …
A Look at Septemics with Jim Marshall
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jim Marshall and Septimics
04:30 Applying Septimics: Analyzing Relationships and Motivations
09:45 Natural Law and the Scales of Human Experience
14:55 Clarity Throug…
Your Vitality Coach and Self-Discovery with Zoe Smith
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Vitality Coaching
05:51 Insights into the UK Healthcare System
09:11 Personal Experiences with Mental Health
12:59 Exploring Alternative Health Practices
16:09 Conn…
Life After Loss with Lisa Sugarman (Trigger Warning)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Advocacy
05:58 Discovering the Truth About Loss
08:55 Transforming Pain into Purpose
12:05 Understanding Suicide and Mental Health
15:00 The Importance …
Navigating the Maze of Anxiety with Barbara
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Anxiety and Panic
06:27 Understanding Anxiety and Its Triggers
12:22 Changing Your Relationship with Anxiety
15:30 Grounding Techniques and Self-Awareness
19:34 Under…
Food Warriors for Mental Health with Shannon Dobbs (Radio Edit)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Food Justice and Mental Health
05:56 Building a Grocery Store: Challenges and Setbacks
11:57 Innovative Food Rescue Strategies
17:58 Navigating the Nonprofit Landscap…
Empowerment Through Adversity with Zulma Williams (Audio)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Zulma Williams
03:42 Overcoming Cancer: A New Beginning
06:11 Pursuing Dreams at Any Age
10:24 Shifting Perspectives: From Victim to Survivor
12:53 Finding Hope in Ho…
Navigating Life’s Systems for Success (Audio)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and Change
03:00 Simplifying Life: The Roadmap to Enjoyment
05:57 Navigating Systems: Choices and Strategies
08:58 Academic Journey: Overcoming Challeng…
Understanding Yielding: A New Perspective on Meditation with Jeff Patterson (Audio)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Meditation and Martial Arts
02:53 The Journey of a Martial Arts Teacher
06:01 Understanding Different Paths of Meditation
09:00 Starting Your Meditation Journey
12:00…
Curveballs: Overcoming Life’s Challenges with Gail Taylor (Audio)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and Music
02:57 Gail's Journey from Finance to Music
06:02 Facing Trauma and Addiction
08:51 The Path to Recovery and Self-Discovery
12:00 Parenting and…