Recovered Life Newsletter

After the Show: Is Your Mess a Mental Health Crisis? A Deep Dive with Hoarders Organizational Expert Dorothy Breininger

Damon Frank — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:15:39 GMT

What if the clutter in our lives isn’t really about the stuff?

In this candid After the Show conversation, Damon and professional organizer Dorothy explore the powerful connection between hoarding, trauma, addiction, shopping, grief, and isolation.

Dorothy shares emotional stories from her work with people living in hoarded homes—including why an object t…

After the Show: From Cannabis to Clarity: Reclaiming Your Life After Decades of Use with Guest Leonard Buschel

Damon Frank — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:26:26 GMT

In this segment of After the Show, Damon talks with Leonard about what it really took for him to stop using marijuana after 26 years of daily drug and alcohol use. Leonard shares how a growing sense of fear and emotional instability led him to enter a 28-day treatment program—even though he initially had no intention of giving up marijuana—and how what …

Who Are You Becoming? (Meeting Tonight!)

Damon Frank — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:12:04 GMT

Who are you becoming? Recovery isn’t just about leaving the past behind—it’s about intentionally creating the person you want to be. Join us as we reflect on the progress we’ve made, celebrate our growth, and identify the next steps toward living our best recovered life.

Join in the conversation tonight!

Wednesday July 29th, 2026

5 PM Pacific, 7 PM Central, & 8 PM Eastern

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The Self-Care Myth - What Actually Keeps You Well? - Join the meeting tonight!

Damon Frank — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:00:21 GMT

What truly keeps you well? Self-care isn’t about escaping life—it’s about creating the daily habits that support your recovery and mental health. Join us as we explore practical ways to reduce stress, set healthy boundaries, and build a life that supports lasting wellness.

Everyone is Welcome

Tonight! 5PM Pacific, 7PM Central & 8PM Eastern

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Being Good Either Way

Damon Frank — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:38:55 GMT

We’ve all heard the bumper-sticker recovery advice: "Let go and let God." But let's be honest—actually doing it is a whole different story. In this episode of the Recovered Life Show, Damon Frank challenges the traditional concept of "letting go" and shares a mindset shift that completely changed his own multi-decade recovery journey: learning to be "good either way." Damon opens up about the constant battle with an anxious, fast-moving ADHD mind that loves to micro-manage the future. He breaks down why we get trapped by tying our peace of mind to specific results, and how flipping the script—focusing entirely on your intentions while completely detaching from the outcome—is the ultimate power move. Whether you’re navigating sobriety, hitting walls in your business, or stressing over relationships, Damon delivers a raw, refreshing perspective on how to stop being a hostage to your own expectations and finally find some mental breathing room.

Who Are You Becoming? Redefining Your Identity After Addiction

Damon Frank — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:33:00 GMT

In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, Damon dives deep into the concept of reinventing yourself during recovery. Many people enter recovery feeling broken or weighed down by the labels of their past, but true reinvention is about letting go of those old identities. Damon discusses how changing your life doesn’t happen overnight, but rather through small, intentional actions. This episode explores how to give yourself permission to change and challenges you to ask the most important question: “Who are you becoming?”

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Learning to trust yourself again. Join the Recovery Meeting Tonight

Damon Frank — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:26:41 GMT

There are moments in recovery and life where we stop believing in ourselves. We question our choices, our worth, our future, and whether we’re capable of changing at all. Tonight’s community meeting is about rebuilding trust in yourself after fear, failure, addiction & heartbreak. Use code: share

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Are You a People Pleaser? Join the Recovery Meeting Tonight

Damon Frank — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:11:58 GMT

Community Recovery Meeting Tonight: When Your Mind Won’t Shut Off

Damon Frank — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:03:27 GMT

Community Recovery Meeting: When Your Mind Won’t Shut Off

Join us tonight! All are welcome.

Racing thoughts. Anxiety. Overthinking. Emotional exhaustion. Sometimes, the hardest part of recovery and life is simply getting our minds to slow down. Tonight’s community meeting is an honest conversation about how to find peace.

Tonight!

June 3rd, 2026 5PM Pac…

Join us tonight! The Illusion of Control

Damon Frank — Wed, 27 May 2026 23:14:53 GMT

Many of us try to control everything — emotions, people, outcomes, even recovery itself. Tonight, we talk honestly about fear, surrender, and the illusion of control. Come connect, share, listen, and meet others walking the same path. You are not alone.

We will see you tonight at 5 PM Pacific, 7 PM Central & 8 PM Eastern.

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Why Being a "Struggler" Keeps You Stuck

Damon Frank — Mon, 25 May 2026 23:52:42 GMT

In this powerful episode of The Recovered Life Show, host Damon explores a radical shift in mindset for anyone in recovery. If you’ve spent years identifying as a “struggler” or viewing every day as a “battle” against addiction, this episode is a wake-up call.

Damon discusses how clinging to the identity of a fighter actually gives power to the very substances you’re trying to avoid. By creating a “Good Either Way” mentality, you can move toward a state of indifference where your peace isn’t dictated by external outcomes. Learn the three practical steps to stop the struggle: retiring the label, auditing your social circle, and applying the “So What?” test. It’s time to stop fighting a war that’s already over and start building a life where drinking simply doesn’t fit.

Freedom From Addiction: Memorial Day Gathering

Damon Frank — Mon, 25 May 2026 23:01:31 GMT

Memorial Day can be tough in recovery. Join the Recovered Life community for a safe, supportive meeting to stay grounded, connected, and sober through the holiday weekend. No judgment — just real people helping each other through it together.

Tonight! May 25th, 2026

5 PM Pacific, 7 PM Central & 8 PM Pacific

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Mayday! Need a meeting tonight? Join us @5PM Pacific

Damon Frank — Fri, 01 May 2026 23:45:55 GMT

Tonight’s meeting focuses on the “Mayday” call—the universal distress signal and its vital role in our recovery. While we often focus on the physical act of staying sober, the true test of humility is our ability to admit when we are drowning and reach out for help before we go under. Asking for help “the right way” requires us to be specific about our …

Tonight! My First Year Event with Guest David!

Damon Frank — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:50 GMT

Tonight, we sit down with David, who’s sharing the raw, real story of his first year of recovery — what worked, what didn’t, and how he got through it.

📅 Tuesday, April 28th
🕔 5PM Pacific | 7PM Central | 8PM Eastern

We’re kicking things off with a 30-minute Zoom interview — honest, personal, and recorded for our +Plus members. Then the second half opens …

One Year Sober: Melissa’s Story (Live Tonight)

Damon Frank — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:50:48 GMT

Tonight, we’re doing something special.

We’re sitting down with Melissa to talk about her first year of sobriety—what it was really like, what challenged her the most, and what helped her get through it.

This isn’t theory.
This is real experience.

In the first 30 minutes, you’ll hear Melissa’s story, including:

The moment she decided to get sober—and why
The …

Special Event Tonight! My First Year with Guest Linda

Damon Frank — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:20:58 GMT

Tonight inside the Recovered Life community, we’re hosting a special event featuring Linda, who will share her experience during her first year in recovery—what worked, what didn’t, and how she got there.

The first year can be one of the most important and challenging periods in recovery. Hearing someone walk through that experience honestly can provide …

Playing The Long Game (Weekly Recovery Reflection)

Damon Frank — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:50:22 GMT

Like a championship team, recovery isn’t won in one moment — it’s built through preparation, patience, and heart.

Quote:

“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier

My Thoughts:

Today is Super Bowl Sunday — a day that celebrates peak performance, teamwork, and the payoff of long-term commitment. What we see on the fie…

The Power of Steady Steps (Weekly Recovery Reflection)

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:06:15 GMT

Quote

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” — Confucius

My Thoughts

By mid-January, the thrill of new beginnings often quiets into something more ordinary — routines, repetition, and the steady rhythm of showing up. This is where true transformation happens. Massive change is born from small, consistent choices made with heart.…

When the Noise Fades, the Truth Remains (Weekly Recovery Reflection)

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:49:24 GMT

Quote

“Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” — Rumi

My Thoughts

The first weeks of January can feel like emotional whiplash. The celebration is over, the lights are down, and the world has gone quiet again. The rush of resolutions fades, and what’s left is something more honest — the quiet truth of where we really are.

Remembering Your Why (Weekly Recovery Reflection)

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:10:23 GMT

Quote

“People lose their way when they lose their why.” — Gail Hyatt

My Thoughts

As January ends, the sparkle of a new year gives way to the rhythm of ordinary days — and that’s often when self-doubt starts to whisper. We wonder if we’re doing enough, growing fast enough, healing deeply enough. But recovery was never meant to be a performance; it’s a lifel…