Recovered Life Newsletter: Meetings & Livestreams

Tonight! Cravings & Urges — What do you do when the thought of using comes back?

Damon Frank — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:30:23 GMT

You can be doing well in recovery—and then, seemingly out of nowhere, the thought comes back.

Maybe it’s triggered by stress, anger, loneliness, a relationship, an old memory, or even a familiar place. Sometimes there’s no obvious reason at all.

Just once.

Maybe I could handle it now.

I miss it.

Having a craving doesn’t mean you’ve failed at recovery. But what we do when that craving shows up matters.

This week we’re having an honest conversation about cravings and urges—what triggers them, the warning signs we sometimes miss, and the practical tools people use to get through those moments without returning to old behaviors.

We’ll also talk about something people can be afraid to admit:

What happens when you’ve been doing well for a long time—and suddenly you want to use?

You don’t have to hide the thought. You don’t have to be ashamed of it. And you don’t have to act on it.

Whether you’re new to recovery, have years behind you, or simply want to better understand cravings and addictive behavior, you’re welcome.

An urge is something you’re experiencing.

It isn’t an instruction you have to follow.

Join Us Tonight, September 16th

5 PM Pacific • 7 PM Central • 8 PM Eastern

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Tonight: Why Do We Sabotage Things When They’re Finally Going Well?

Damon Frank — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:01:09 GMT

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the hardest thing to handle isn’t when life is falling apart?

It’s when life starts going well.

The relationship gets serious—and we pull away. An opportunity finally appears—and we procrastinate. Life becomes peaceful—and somehow we create chaos. Recovery is going well—and we stop doing the things that helped us get there.

Then we wonder: Why did I do that?

Sometimes self-sabotage isn’t about wanting to destroy something good. It may be about returning to what feels familiar.

If you spent years living in chaos, you can become incredibly good at surviving it. But peace, stability, intimacy, success, and happiness can feel surprisingly unfamiliar.

At some point, recovery becomes about more than stopping destructive behaviors. It becomes about learning how to live a good life—and allowing ourselves to keep it.

TONIGHT — Wednesday, September 9th

Join us for a Recovered Life conversation about why we sabotage things when they’re finally going well.

5 PM Pacific • 7 PM Central • 8 PM Eastern

We’ll talk about relationships, opportunities, fear of success, comfort with chaos, and the ways we sometimes push away the very things we say we want.

Maybe the next stage of recovery isn’t fighting what’s wrong. Maybe it’s learning not to run from what’s right.

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Are You Surviving—or Actually Living? - Community Meeting Toght

Damon Frank — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:01:05 GMT

Recovery often begins with survival.

Get through today. Don’t drink. Don’t use. Deal with the consequences. Put one foot in front of the other. Do whatever you need to do to keep moving forward.

But at some point, recovery has to become about more than surviving.

When do we start actually living?

This Wednesday at the Recovered Life Community Meeting, we’re talking about what happens when we move beyond simply trying not to go backward and start building a life we actually want.

We’ll explore questions like:

Are there parts of your life where you’re still operating in survival mode?
What does actually living look like for you today?
Have you given yourself permission to want more from life?
What brings you joy, purpose, connection, or excitement?
What are you afraid to pursue?
Has your definition of a “good life” changed since beginning recovery?
What would you start doing differently if you believed you deserved a bigger life?

Recovery isn’t just about getting your old life back.

It’s an opportunity to create something better.

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Wednesday, September 2
5 PM Pacific • 7 PM Central • 8 PM Eastern

All are welcome. All recovery paths are welcome.

You don’t need to belong to a particular program, follow a specific approach, or have a certain amount of time in recovery. Come as you are, share if you want to, listen if you don’t, and be part of the conversation.

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🔥 Tonight: When Recovery Gets Heated - Community Meeting

Damon Frank — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:40:39 GMT

Anger, resentment, frustration—and learning how to handle the heat without escaping.

Anger is part of life—and part of recovery. Before recovery, we may have acted on it, buried it, blamed others, or found ways to escape it. Recovery asks us to do something different: feel the heat without letting it run our lives.

Tonight, we’re talking about anger in re…

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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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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September Meetings & Livestreams

Damon Frank — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:02:00 GMT

September 2025:

Monday

September 1st, 2025

🔴 TIKTOK LIVESTREAM

8:30 AM PST, 10:30 AM CST, 11:30 AM EST

Tuesday

Start your Tuesday with intention, connection, and community. These exclusive Recovered Life Check-Ins are just for paid subscribers and are hosted live via Zoom. It’s a safe space to share your breakdowns and breakthroughs with others who understand the journey.

Each week, we explore an evergreen recovery topic—like boundaries, resentment, gratitude, fear, or purpose. Damon opens with a short reflection, then we open the floor for anyone who wants to share.

Whether you’re recovering from alcohol, drugs, codependency, mental health issues, or process addictions, you’re welcome here. All recovery pathways are honored and respected. This isn’t therapy—it’s peer connection that helps keep you centered, supported, and moving forward.

September 2nd, 2025

Recovery Check-In Meeting (Share Your Breakdowns & Breakthroughs)

8:30 AM PST, 10:30 AM CST, 11:30 AM EST

👉 Zoom Access for Paid Subscribers (Click Here)

Wednesday

September 3rd, 2025

🔴 LIVESTREAM: Coffee with Damon ☕

8:15 AM PST, 10:15 AM CST, 11:15 AM EST

Streamed Live: Recovered Life TV, & TikTok

Thursday

The Recovered Life Panel is a live, interactive conversation where our paid subscribers share their personal experience, strength, and hope. Anyone can watch and join the discussion in the comments, but only Recovered Life TV and TikTok paid subscribers are invited to speak on the panel.

It’s not unusual to have over 150 years of combined continuous sobriety and mental health recovery represented in a single session, making each panel a powerful and inspiring experience you won’t want to miss.