The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Welcome to The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast. We are a community of recovering people who have overcome the odds and made monumental life changes. We don't shy away from the nitty gritty - we like to laugh give inspiration and remind you there is hope. Come join us no matter where you are on your recovery journey. Together, we have the courage to change!
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Season 5 Wrap - New Year's Extravaganza
As we bid farewell to Season 5 of The Courage to Change, join Ashley and Producer Scott as they ring in the new year. Get ready for a New Year's rap, Jamaican Merlins, The Courage to Change Awards, glimpses into 2024 dreams, and a New Year's party that doesn't require you to leave your house. Put on your finest attire and stop by our place as we close out 2023.
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216. Going Public After 15 Years Of Sobriety With Hilary Phelps
Hilary Phelps was an overachiever from the beginning. She was a straight “A” student and the fastest swimmer in the country for her age group, until the age of 14, when she took her first sip of alcohol. From that moment, she was hooked and spent the next 15-years drinking, and feeling empty, lost, and hopeless.
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215. Grammy Winner On Recovery and Helping Musicians With Brendan Berry
Brendan Berry grew up feeling uncomfortable in his body. Anxiety and suicidal thoughts came early and he found himself in many situations where he felt like an outsider. He excelled in sports, but even that seemed to take him away from his peers as his skills meant he was asked to play at higher levels with older kids. When hazing in sports began, he left the group and began hanging out with the kids who drank and used. He began waking up in the night to drink vodka after his parents went to sleep.
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Q+A I’m So Burnt Out With My Addicted Loved One
In this Q and A episode of The Courage to Change, we address the overwhelming sentiment many caregivers face: "I'm So Burnt Out With My Addicted Loved One." Ashley explores practical strategies to foster hope, set healthy boundaries, and maintain resilience while supporting someone through addiction.
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214. Criminal Convictions To College Professor With Ashley Potts
Ashley Potts grew up in a household where Substance Use Disorder. Violence, incarceration and trauma were regular occurrences. She felt a deep desire to be loved but the environment meant that love was hard to come by. And eventually her addicted mother left her a note telling her that she was going to get the car fixed; Ashley didn’t see her again for 5 years.
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213. LA Based Actor On Getting Sober Without 12 Step With Cait Madry
Cait Madry found her sobriety in a slightly different way than most. Growing up she had an addicted parent and felt like they were villainized when their addiction was revealed. Later in life, that affected how she was willing to view her own addiction.
Customer Reviews
So Grateful
I happened upon this podcast a year ago in search of help on how to navigate and support my son who was just about to complete 30 days of inpatient recovery. I was desperate, I knew he wasn’t ready to come home. I clicked on the courage to change and listened, at the end of the show, Ashley says, reach out to me I will answer… here’s my email. I thought to myself, ya right… but like I said I was desperate. I sent her an email and within the hour she had responded. I was shocked!! I have been listening ever since. I have learned so much about addiction from the many stories and conversations. It has helped me navigate through all the chaos, so I can better support and help my son. It has given me a better understanding of my son and myself. Ashley has been a true light in my life. I am forever grateful for the podcast, and her caring heart.
Absolutely Phenomenal Show
This show is amazing. I have a loved one whose substance abuse has led me to seek learning and healing. Ashley and her producers bring it with topics and the guests and their stores are so incredibly inspiring. Do yourself a favor and work your way through the episodes. You’ll be so glad you did!
High Value Podcast
Ashley is an amazing interviewer and she gets such great guests! I especially appreciate the practical solutions. Keep up the great work!!