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It takes patience, support, and consistency to move forward. While the journey may feel overwhelming at times, recovery is a skill — one that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened day by day. With the right tools and guidance, lasting change is not only possible, but achievable.

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Recommended Books

Substance Use

  • In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté – Addiction, trauma, and compassion-based recovery (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • Recovery by Russell Brand – A funny, honest take on 12 steps (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • The Big Book by AA – Original 12-step recovery guide (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear – Tiny changes to create lasting habits (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • The Road to Freedom by Johnny Baker – Faith-based principles for addiction recovery (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • Drop the Rock: The Ripple Effect by Fred H. – Letting go of what holds you back (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps by Patrick J. Carnes – uses the Twelve Steps with exercises and reflections to support addiction recovery (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • How to Use Buddhist Practices and Principles to Heal the Suffering of Addiction by Recovery Dharma – Guides readers through Buddhist addiction recovery using meditation and mindfulness (4.8 Amazon rating)

 

Mental Health

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – Trauma’s impact and healing through the body (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear – Tiny changes to create lasting habits (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • Daring Greatly by Brené Brown – The power of vulnerability in healing (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • You Can Be Happy No Matter What by Richard Carlson – Core principles for emotional resilience (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle – Living fully in the present moment (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • Lovingkindness by Sharon Salzberg – Buddhist guide to love and compassion (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie – Daily reflections for codependency recovery (4.8 Amazon rating)

Recovery Podcasts

Substance Use

  • Dopey – Darkly humorous stories of addiction and recovery (Apple, Spotify)
  • Chasing Heroine – Personal recovery stories and expert insights (Apple, Spotify)
  • Addiction Unlimited – Practical tools and advice for sobriety (Apple, Spotify)
  • From Sobriety to Recovery – Personal growth beyond just staying sober (Apple, Spotify)
  • Mindful Metal Jacket – Candid conversations about anxiety and mental health (Apple, Spotify)
  • Joe and Charlie – Engaging Big Book audio study and commentary (Apple, Spotify)
  • Russell Brand – Recovery, spirituality, and interviews with humor (Apple, Spotify)

 

Mental Health

  • Jordan Peterson – Ideas on meaning, values, and mental health (Apple, Spotify)
  • On Purpose with Jay Shetty – Mindfulness, mental health, and growth (Apple, Spotify)
  • Therapy for Black Girls – Mental health for Black women (Apple, Spotify)
  • The Happiness Lab – Science of happiness and well-being (Apple, Spotify)
  • The Mental Illness Happy Hour – Honest talk on trauma and mental health (Apple, Spotify)
  • The OCD Stories – OCD-focused interviews and insights (Apple, Spotify)
  • The Anxious Truth – Tools and advice for anxiety recovery (Apple, Spotify)
  • Unlocking Us – Vulnerability, connection, and real conversations (Apple, Spotify)

Helpful Recovery Apps

  • I Am Sober – sobriety counter with perks (Apple, Android)
  • Insights Timer – meditation app (Apple, Android)
  • NewForm – recovery community app that’s built by those in recovery
  • WEconnect – Offers daily routines, virtual support meetings, and a contingency management system that rewards positive behavior. (Apple, Android)
  • Recovery Path – Combines motivational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and community reinforcement. Users can link with their treatment team, sponsors, or family. (Apple, Android)
  • SMART Recovery – Includes a 4-Point Program focusing on building motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and behaviors, and living a balanced life. (Apple, Android)
  • Meeting Guide (AA) and Meeting Search (NA) – the find immediate or local.

Read Sober Life Articles

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How to Center Yourself Within 60 Seconds

Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP December 9, 2025

When you’re in the Center, there’s no resistance. Everything is. You are alive, alert, and active. An inner calm prevails. Abiding in the present moment, you act spontaneously. You don’t achieve this present awareness; it’s a result of being centered.

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10 Sober Things to Do in Michigan

Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP December 9, 2025

Here are 10 sober activities in Michigan that can keep you occupied as you continue making your way through recovery in a drug and alcohol rehab program.

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7 Ways to Easily Interact with New People

Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP August 14, 2025

When you find yourself having to speak to people you haven’t met before you can experience feeling shy and unsure how to break the ice or maybe you feel lost for words and wondering what to say. These are the tips I discovered to help make your interactions more effective

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