#120: This week we revisit episode number #44 with the incredible Nick Wells. When Nick went to prison, he had no reason to think he would see freedom again in his lifetime. With 14 years of addiction and a 60-year sentence looming ahead, his life seemed to be over. After being granted clemency 14 years into incarceration, Nick is more dedicated than ever to continuing the work he started on the inside. Tune into the episode to hear Nick's story of redemption, recovery and more:

• The role that fitness played in Nick’s recovery from substance use, and how he inspired others to walk the same path.
• Why he took a chance on training those deemed 'un-saveable,' proving everyone who doubted him wrong.
• How a group of guys doing CrossFit workouts in prison started a groundbreaking organization called RF2.

To learn more & support Redemption Road, visit the website at https://www.rf2.org/ or email nick@rft.org.

You can also connect on Facebook or Instagram:

https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionRoadCrossfit ,
https://www.instagram.com/redemptionroadcrossfit/

Become a Podcast Ambassador Volunteer! To learn more and to apply, follow this link: https://form.asana.com/?k=MvokXMx-NgNGbAJlDdqMBw&d=1142909614290943.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive

#119: As Liz and Bryce gear up for Season 2 of the Podcast, we are taking a brief hiatus from recording new podcast episodes. In the interim, we've chosen some of our favorite episodes to re-share with you. Check out episode #30 with Sophie Lyons to hear her story and learn something you didn't catch the first time around.

*Please note in this episode there is mention of specific aspects of eating disorders. If this type of conversation feels unsafe for you, it is always ok to skip a week, or have a trusted friend pre-listen before you dive in.

Sophie a yoga teacher, queer person in recovery, and passionate advocate for her community. We touch on topics close to Sophie's heart, including:

• How substance use disorder and eating disorder recovery are intricately connected.
• What it was like to join recovery groups as a young person, and how not hitting a traditional "rock bottom" made her question her place there.
• How being open about who she is can empower and break down stigma for others in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Become a Podcast Ambassador Volunteer! To learn more and to apply, follow this link: https://form.asana.com/?k=MvokXMx-NgNGbAJlDdqMBw&d=1142909614290943.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive

#118: As Liz and Bryce wrap up Season 1 of the Rise Recover Live Podcast, what better topic to discuss than rest! Taking a moment to pause allows us to connect back to our "why" and our creativity. Although this can be daunting when you're in a groove, it's vital to breathe and reset. Tune into the episode to hear the conversation, including:

• Why Liz and Bryce are taking a hiatus from recording new episodes, and what to expect in the interim.
• Debunking the idea that we have to 'earn' rest or that we need to rest so we can be more productive.
• Liz's relationship with sleep in recovery, and how she had to completely rebuild her routine and learn new habits.
• How just like there are multiple seasons to recovery, there are multiple seasons of the Podcast, and Liz and Bryce can't wait to come back with new ways of contributing to the space.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive

#117: Andre Peart is the CEO of Untapped Solutions, a community-driven network empowering folks who are formerly incarcerated, homeless, or from marginalized communities. The digital platform champions each individual's potential and strengths, creating pathways for professional and personal growth. Tune into the conversation to learn more about Andre and the impactful work of Untapped Solutions and more, including:

• Andre's own re-entry experience after being incarcerated for five and a half years, and how this motivated him to create his own organization.
• Recognizing transferable skills: Andre was always ambitious and solution-oriented, he was just using his strengths for the wrong outcomes.
• How he takes care of himself, including fitness, therapy, and keeping a great system of friends and family surrounding him.
• What's next for Untapped Solutions and how the organization is expanding its reach.

Check out Untapped Solutions at Untappedsolutions.io and download the app at app.untappedsolutions.io.

Check out Rise Recover Live episode #44 with Nick Wells: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74yBI5hY5M2nHDyCq7pVHS?si=13ztA_vfSRWRmrr6akkIHA.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive

#116: When Tom Coyne (he/him) got sober 12 years ago, he thought he would never be able to play golf again. As a sport that revolves quite a bit around alcohol, he thought that if he quit drinking then he would have to walk away from the fairway too. However, in recovery Tom found a deeper love and appreciation for the sport. Now golf is at the center of his recovery and his network is made up of sober golfers and friends. Tune into the episode to hear from Tom as he discusses his golf, his recovery journey and more, including:

• Why adding recovery to your life is like adding salt to your cooking: it brings out flavors you didn't even know were there.
• Traveling as a sober person, specifically on work trips, and the boundaries he puts in place to set himself up for success.
• His second book which he wrote about golf in Scotland and why he decided to talk about the sobriety.
• Carving out a slice of home in the Catskills where he can share the love of the sport with others.

To learn more about Tom, visit his website at tomcoyne.com.

Follow Tom on Instagram @coynewriter and on Twitter @coynewriter.

Check out Tom's golf course, the Sullivan County Golf Club in Liberty, New York at sullivancountygolf.com.

Check out the mission-driven golf club Old Barnwell in Aiken County, South Carolina at oldbarnwell.com.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive

#115: Bryan Wempen (he/him) is an acclaimed author and speaker, fearlessly redefining normal and inspiring personal growth. With his new groundbreaking book, "F**K My Demons Redefining Normal," Bryan challenges stigmas, empowering audiences to embrace imperfections and reclaim their power. Tune into the episode to hear the conversation with Bryan as we touch on his recovery journey and more, including:

• What happens when the main focus becomes chasing a feeling and our curiosity and drive for self-discovery fall by the wayside.
• Bryan's first exposure to recovery meetings while living in Atlanta. Although he was years away from recovery, these spaces became the only place he felt calm, connected, and above all happy.
• The day that something clicked and he gave himself permission to phone a friend and ask for help.
• Moments when Bryan heard his story in other people's and knew that he didn't have to navigate this alone.

To learn more about Bryan and his three books, check out his website at bryanwempen.com.

Find Bryan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanwempen/.

Follow Bryan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bryanwempen.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive

#114: Casey Kehoe (she/her) is a CrossFit Coach and Phoenix Volunteer from Philadelphia. As someone who has been doing CrossFit for 8 years, Casey knows the importance of community. Now with 15 months of sobriety under her belt, the notion of community has taken on a deeper meaning. Tune into the episode to hear Casey's story of resiliency, accountability and more, including:

• Reframing how we view accountability from something negative and laborious to positive and community-building.
• Building a relationship with ourselves so that we are able to show up for the tough situations that inevitably pop up in life.
• Casey's exercise of dropping a pebble in a vase for every day sober, giving herself the visual of how far she had come.

Follow Casey on Instagram @Caseyk121 and check out the Phoenix Philadelphia @phillysoberevents.

Check out the non-profit Eluna, an organization supporting children and families impacted by grief or addiction. Visit their website at elunanetwork.org.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive

#113: Taylor Williams (he/him) is a full time CrossFit and weightlifting coach, as well as a podcast host and a person in recovery. As someone who came of age during the height of the Opioid epidemic, substance use disorder was highly prevalent and normalized in his circle. What felt like small decisions led to bigger consequences and after a harrowing conversation with his mom, Taylor decided to change his trajectory. He went back to school and joined a CrossFit gym, finding friends that became like family. Tune into the episode to learn about Taylor and hear his story, including:

• Taylor's favorite part of recovery: being surrounded by folks whose stories sound just like his, and now being able to amplify those stories on his podcast.
• Conscious moments when he questioned "what am I doing?" and how in those moments thoughts of recovery slowly started to kick in.
• How CrossFit helped him to become the person he always wanted to be.
• Finding joy in the mundane and building a life you love even when it's boring.

Follow Taylor on Instagram @tdakid91 and @hungrydogbarbell.

Check out his podcast the Hungry Dog Barbell Podcast, available on all podcast players!

Check out the Hungry Dog Barbell website at https://hungry-doghouse.square.site/.

Check out Taylor's fundraising page for the Dewey Beach Championship benefitting pediatric cancer research at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/dv2024deweybeachchampionship/account/1756523-Hungrydog.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive