Rise Recover Live
Welcome to the Rise Recover Live Podcast, hosted by Bryce Cobb III and Liz McKean and powered by The Phoenix. Every week we share stories from The Phoenix community and beyond, celebrating the resilience of people, the power of community, and the journey of recovery in every form and pathway. We hope that listeners of all backgrounds are inspired to be part of the movement to break down stigma. Together, we rise, recover and live.To connect with community, download The Phoenix App. To learn more, visit https://thephoenix.org/
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 175
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Andy: Stories, Shame and the Gift of Clarity
#34: Andy Short joins us today to break down the many stories that make up his life and recovery. With humor and wisdom, he shares the journey that led to his recovery... and the wil…
Every Breath is a New Beginning: New Year's Resolutions & Reflections
#33: As the first month of 2023 comes to an end, Liz & Bryce sit down to talk about how the start of a new year felt for them this year in comparison to those that came before it.
- Li…
Caleb: Can we get sober for the people we love?
#32: Caleb Ferguson didn’t touch alcohol until he was 21 years old. Once he started, however, it quickly emerged as a problem, and his world shrunk from one rich with social and profe…
Tiffany: The Darkest Days of Addiction, Fixing the Wreckage of the Past, Hope & Love in Recovery
#31: In this episode, we talk to Tiffany Foster, who shares her beautifully raw, honest and awe-inspiring story. Wisely advised in the infancy of her recovery to “speak even if your v…
Sophie: Belonging, Yoga, Eating Disorders, and Queerness in Recovery
#30: Today we talk to Sophie Lyons; a yoga teacher, a queer person in recovery, and a passionate advocate for her community.
*Content Warning: In this episode there is mention of spec…
Erik: Gratitude, Volunteering, and a Big Beautiful Life after Incarceration
#29: If gratitude and giving back are part of your New Year’s Intentions (or your any-time-of-the-year intentions), you’ll love this conversation with Erik.
After years of addiction t…
Chelsea: Life as a People Pleaser, Motherhood Before & After Recovery, & Doing the Next Right Thing
#28: Growing up in a rural area, Chelsea battled substance use disorder amidst immense stigma and a severe lack of treatment resources. Today she shares her story of resilience and re…
Stephen: Fatherhood, Messing Up, & Living in Extremes
#27: After many years in recovery, Stephen's partner asked, "are you suffering?" and the answer was yes; a constant feeling of not being enough was taking its toll. Today we talk abo…
Keithy: Young, Bipolar, and Latina in Recovery
#26: There is a lot of laughter in today's conversation, and we're overjoyed to share the lighthearted energy Keithy brings to the show. But make no mistake, Keithy worked hard for th…
Mobilize Recovery Founder Ryan Hampton: Recovery Advocacy & Thinking Outside the Box
#25: Ryan Hampton was miserable in early recovery, and certain that he had destroyed any chance for a happy, successful life. At a crossroads, he sought wisdom from a friend, who sugg…
Faizah: Bias in Healthcare, Becoming a Sober Ally, & Discovering Authentic Self Through Community
#24: A dedicated volunteer & advocate, Faizah shares her deep insight into the treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) within our healthcare system. Now a medical resident, she came…
Recovery and the Holiday Season: Traditions, Boundaries, and Compassion Through it All
#23: It’s just Liz & Bryce today, with a mini episode about the holiday season that is made even more fun thanks to YOUR listener input!
Whether or not you observe any holidays during…
Kelvin Young, Sound Healer: Racism in Healing Communities and Recovery Behind Bars
#22 Kelvin Young is a healer and a person in recovery. After growing up in an environment that encouraged the suppression of emotions and discouraged healing practices that did not inv…
Liz & Bryce Solo: The Unexpected Episode on Dating While Sober
#21: This episode might not have happened if Bryce hadn't spontaneously hit "record" during a conversation between 2 friends. As a result, today's show is an unfiltered, "fly on the wa…
Thad Ziolkowski: Surfing, Addiction, and Seeking Drama in Recovery
#20: Award-winning author Thad Ziolkowski joins us on the podcast today to discuss the unexpected connections between surfing, addiction, and recovery. In a conversation ripe with meta…
Doug: Rock Bottoms, Surrender, and Gaining Identity in Recovery
#19: Today we are joined by fellow recovery podcaster, Doug Pancy, host of the Casting Light Podcast. We hear Doug's personal story; one that includes more starts and stops than he can…
Erika: Meditation, Eating Disorders, and the Power of Language
#18: In this episode we discuss Eating Disorder recovery, and the parallels with Substance Use Disorder. Along with her own recovery journey, Erika shares how meditation became a daily…
Alex: Lost and Found
#17: In March 2020, while the world was navigating the uncertainty of a global pandemic, Alex began the courageous and often uncertain journey of recovery. As someone who was once hesi…
Bryce: Keep Showing Up
#16: This episode is a humble exploration of lessons Bryce has learned in recovery, starting with his answer to "how are you?" which is typically: "I'm better than I ever have been befo…
Phoenix Founder, Scott Strode: We Are The Solution
#15: The day has finally arrived! Today we sit down with Phoenix Founder and Executive Director, Scott Strode. Scott founded the sober, active community of The Phoenix, but demonstra…