The Recovery Couch is a faith-based podcast that creates a safe, honest space for stories of healing, redemption, and transformation. Hosted by Brandon Couch—Air Force veteran, former addict, and recovery advocate—this show invites guests from all walks of life to share their personal journeys through addiction, trauma, and spiritual awakening. Through real conversations, The Recovery Couch offers hope to the hopeless, breaks the stigma around recovery, and reminds listeners that no one is too far gone to find freedom.
The relapse hit hard—and so did the shame. I thought I’d ruined everything. In this honest and unfiltered episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch opens up about the mom…
I thought if I worked hard enough, cleaned up enough, proved myself enough—then God would love me. But I was wrong. In this episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch shar…
Guilt didn’t just weigh on me—it wore me. It shaped how I saw myself, how I showed up in the world, and how I believed others saw me too. In this honest and vulnerable episode of The Recovery Couch m…
This one hurts to say out loud—I failed as a father. In this deeply personal episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch opens up about the guilt, shame, and heartbreak of …
Sometimes it takes losing everything to finally see what was missing. In this soul-baring episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch shares the painful unraveling of his l…
The silence was too loud, and the pain too real—so I found ways to numb it. Substances, distractions, chaos... anything to drown out the noise in my head and heart. In this episode of The Recovery Co…
Everyone thought I had it all together—the one who never broke, never asked for help, never let the cracks show. But strength without healing is a mask, and eventually, mine shattered. In this episod…
It wasn’t in a church pew or at rock bottom where Brandon encountered God—it was in a jail cell. In this raw and redemptive episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon shares the…
Sometimes the weight of life feels suffocating—like you’re buried beneath shame, pain, addiction, or silence. But if you’re still breathing, there’s still a way out. In this episode of The Recovery C…
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Brandon Couch is joined by longtime friend and mentor Randy Creamer to explore the transformative journey of breaking free from shame. Together, the…
PTSD can make it feel like pain is all there is—but there’s more to your story. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we lean into the truth that even in the darkest seasons, hope is still alive. Healing…
Healing from PTSD isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having the right tools. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we explore practical, life-giving strategies to support you on the road to re…
Healing from trauma doesn’t follow a straight line — and that’s okay. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked on The Recovery Couch, we talk about the messy, non-linear journey of recovering from PTSD. Ther…
Where is God in the middle of trauma? In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we explore the intersection of faith and PTSD—and the comforting truth that God sees it all. The flashbacks, the numbness, the …
Love feels good—until it feels dangerous. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we explore why those living with trauma often push people away, even when they crave connection the most. From fear of vuln…
Shame whispers lies that keep us stuck: You’re broken. It’s your fault. You’ll never heal. But none of that is true. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we confront the toxic voice of shame that often …
Not all trauma comes from a single moment—sometimes, it’s a buildup of wounds over time. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we take a deeper look at Complex PTSD, often caused by prolonged exposure to…
PTSD doesn’t ask permission—it intrudes. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we explore what it feels like when past trauma takes over the present moment. From panic attacks to emotional shutdowns, the…
PTSD doesn’t stay in the past—it shows up in the present, often without warning. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked, we dive into the lived experience of flashbacks, triggers, and emotional landmines. …
Not all wounds are visible. In this episode of PTSD Unpacked on The Recovery Couch, we dive into the reality of PTSD as an invisible injury — one that often goes unnoticed, misunderstood, or misjudge…