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Aaron Prager’s American Recovery—Stories of Hope and Transformation

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American Recovery

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Long-form, unguarded conversations about addiction and recovery. Host Aaron Prager sits down with people who have come through the worst of it — and with the clinicians and counselors who help others do the same.

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10 episodes

Aaron Prager’s American Recovery—Stories of Hope and Transformation

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Aaron Prager’s American Recovery—Stories of Hope and Transformation

Everyone faces struggles—but American Recovery, hosted by Aaron Prager, shows how real people overcome them. Through honest conversations with people who’ve faced life’s hardest challenges, Aaron reveals how anyone can use the same principles to…

Embracing Powerlessness: Finding Strength in Surrender with Zach Livingston

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Embracing Powerlessness: Finding Strength in Surrender with Zach Livingston

In this episode of American Recovery, host Aaron Prager sits down with Zach Livingston, a recovered addict turned professional interventionist, to discuss the journey from addiction to purpose.

Faith In A Greater Power: How We Grow Into Belief With Darren Hobbs

01:10:08

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Faith In A Greater Power: How We Grow Into Belief With Darren Hobbs

Aaron Prager sits down with interventionist Darren Hobbs to explore how belief in a higher power can transform any life. Hobbs explains that “coming to believe” is usually a gradual process—not an instant revelation—and that most people grow into…

A Decision to Trust: Turning Our Lives Over to God with Josiah O’Neil

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A Decision to Trust: Turning Our Lives Over to God with Josiah O’Neil

Aaron Prager speaks with military veteran Josiah O’Neil about combat trauma, self-medication, and the long road to healing. Josiah shares how he chose to numb the weight of traumatic events during his service—and how consciously choosing faith led…

Being Fearless: Taking A Moral Inventory With Damon West

01:14:35

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Being Fearless: Taking A Moral Inventory With Damon West

What if the worst day of your life was actually the day you got rescued? In this episode of American Recovery, Aaron Prager sits down with author and speaker Damon West—a former Division I quarterback turned meth addict who was sentenced to 65 years…

Honesty That Heals: Why Secrets Fuel Anxiety (and Openness Matters)

01:06:10

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Honesty That Heals: Why Secrets Fuel Anxiety (and Openness Matters)

Can honesty actually improve anxiety, health, and recovery? Clinical psychologist Dr. Suzette Glasner (UCLA Psychiatry) joins Aaron Prager to break down the science behind honesty, shame, cortisol, relapse, and why secrets keep people stuck. If…

Removing Character Defects: From Rage & Addiction to Accountability and Peace With Todd Spears

01:02:22

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Removing Character Defects: From Rage & Addiction to Accountability and Peace With Todd Spears

What happens when your character defects aren’t just “bad habits”… but survival patterns that start destroying everything you love? In this episode of American Recovery, Aaron Prager sits down with Todd Spears (Graham Allen Show / The Hot Seat) to…

Making Amends the Right Way with Dr. Stephen Marmer

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Making Amends the Right Way with Dr. Stephen Marmer

What’s the real difference between saying “I’m sorry” and making amends? In this episode, Aaron Prager sits down with psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr.

How To Self ‘Spot Check’ with Dave Landau

01:07:10

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How To Self ‘Spot Check’ with Dave Landau

He was arrested 13 times. Had 4 DUIs. Woke up driving on the freeway. And still found a way back. Comedian Dave Landau joins Aaron Prager on American Recovery for one of the most raw, honest—and surprisingly funny—conversations about addiction…

Improving A Conscious Connection: How Prayer and Meditation Overcomes Anxiety

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Improving A Conscious Connection: How Prayer and Meditation Overcomes Anxiety

He grew up in foster care with a schizoaffective mother, and a father in prison. He was selling heroin out of his grandmother's house. Today he's 17 years sober and runs a recovery program in LA. Chris Howard is a substance abuse counselor…

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