Yesterday
Episode 397: Breaking the Silence of Childhood Trauma and Addiction with Rich Dunning
Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and a suicidal crisis. If you’re struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.For so many of us, staying quiet was how we survived. When ... Show More
37m 33s
Oct 12
Episode 396: Buprenorphine, Fentanyl and the Opioid Crisis: What Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Really Does with Nick Casale, PharmD
Maybe someone you love is starting treatment for opioid use disorder and their doctor mentioned buprenorphine, or a monthly shot, and you're thinking, Wait... isn't that swapping one opioid for another? Or maybe you're the one struggling, and the idea of withdrawal feels so terri ... Show More
48m 53s
Oct 5
Episode 395: How Culture Shapes the Way We See Addiction: Stigma, Willpower and Why Environment Matters with Dr. Maria Cichosz
Maybe you've watched someone you love do something that makes no sense, something that's clearly hurting them and everyone around them, and you've asked, "Why would anyone choose this?" Or maybe you've asked that question about yourself. It's such a human question. And the answer ... Show More
43m 12s
Jul 2024
Rising From Rock Bottom: David Manheim On Addiction, Recovery, Loss & Dopey
David Manheim is the creator of the Dopey Podcast and a central figure in This American Life’s episode on addiction. This conversation explores the intersection of addiction, recovery, and David’s unconventional approach to healing, which emphasizes raw storytelling and humor. We ... Show More
1h 53m
Jun 2025
Breaking Free from Porn: A 20-Year Battle and Redemption Story, w/ Coach Frank Rich
<p>In this powerful episode of the Unhooked Podcast, I interview Coach Frank Rich, he shares the raw truth behind his 20-year struggle with porn addiction—and what finally helped him break free. From destroying the laptop he secretly used to watch porn, to opening up about his ad ... Show More
46m 43s
Sep 2023
A Message of Hope through Addiction and Recovery with Macklemore
In this episode, Macklemore shares his journey with addiction and the added challenges of relapsing. Through his music and in this conversation, he expresses the value of any progress in recovery, starting over, and the importance of being honest with yourself and others by seeki ... Show More
38m 28s
Jun 2025
How Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity Helped Me Beat Porn Addiction | Jeremy Lipkowitz Interviewed by Coach Frank Rich on The Rebuilt Man Podcast
<p>In this episode of Unhooked, I share an insightful conversation with Coach Frank Rich from The Rebuilt Man Podcast. As Frank’s first guest in his new Coach's Corner series, I discuss my personal journey from addiction to freedom, the establishment of Unhooked Academy, and ... Show More
36m 31s
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Richard Taite, a leading figure in addiction treatment who has transformed his own life and countless others. Richard takes us through his 25-year battle with addiction, highlighting moments of despair like homelessness, and his eventual breakthrough with therapist Margie Fetting. His journey underscores the power o ... Show More