Episodes
See Door, Open Door
In this episode, Marc shines the lantern on Megan Maxwell, a self-described "Former Suburban Soccer Mom" alcoholic in long-term r…
Blowing on the Embers (From the 'Gettysburg of Modern Recovery')
Legendary broadcaster, ‘Rock and Recovery’ host, and long-time Summit veteran Garrett Hart sits on the other side of the micropho…
Less Can Be Enough
While he may be alone for this Holiday, Marc shares a recipe for being appreciative and grateful during this singular Thanksgivin…
Running On Self-Will
It’s easier to blow 15k on drugs and alcohol than you might think. ITAL founder David Smeltz shares his journey from the darkness…
The Corrosive Rust of Resentment
A challenging childhood. A disruptive marriage. And a peeling-away of self-worth. For musician Stephanie Kranik, all of these l…
Mental Health Is Now My Full-Time Job
Documentary photographer, mall-historian, Instagram prophet, and native Akron, Ohio-music fan Jessica Anshutz joins Marc on the p…
Find the Bad-Asses
This time, no guest. "Recovery Talks: The Podcast" host Marc Lee Shannon flies solo. It's authentic, raw, and unembellished. We g…
Iron Sharpens Iron
Tommy Vext, front-man for the platinum-selling band Bad Wolves, joins Marc to talk about hit records, broken families, violent ch…
This...Is Your Daddy Now!
This episode of Recovery Talks features Chrissy Strong... songwriter, singer, single mom, and survivor in long-term sobriety. She…
I Stumble Into Everything
Seasoned touring- guitarist for the stars, Ricky Byrd (Joan Jett, Roger Daltrey, Ian Hunter and more), talks with Marc Lee Shanno…
This is Bigger Than Me...I Need Help!
Listen in as Marc talks with Cheryl McMillan, a skilled facilitator, narrative Enneagram teacher, and professional. A trauma surv…
Mom, I'm a Heroin Addict!
Performing musician Matt Vance talks to Marc about the various stages of his addiction and his recovery. Matt discusses his earl…
The Issues Live In the Tissues
In this episode, Marc talks with Karin French, a former ‘corporate warrior’-turned Yoga instructor, who walks us through her jour…
'Stay Standing, Stay Sober, and Steady On: Prologue'
In this first episode, host Marc Lee Shannon zeroes in on the purpose of 'Recovery Talks: The Podcast'. He shares his vision for…