Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick reflect on the guilt and shame of their loved ones during active addiction.

The benefits of attending support groups like Al-Anon discussed community, mental health prioritization, and acceptance of the disease.

Recovery communities are essential healing components, offering support and understanding.

Guest:

Terri Stacey, Hall-of-Fame Broadcaster, wife of a recovering alcoholic, shares her story.



Time Stamps and Discussions:

12:52 - 13:03 - Introduction to Teri Stacey

13:05 - 14:03 - Unfamiliarity with Alcoholism

Terri's background: unfamiliar with alcoholism, grew up in Knightstown, Indiana.

Early signs of her husband's alcoholism are evident despite her family's abstention from alcohol. 

14:15 - 15:15 - Early Signs of Alcoholism

Terri recalls early signs of her husband's drinking habits, emotional toll evident.

15:27 - 15:45 - Growing Concerns

Growing concerns about her husband's frequent visits to the bar.

16:07 - 18:02 - Denial and Escape

Terri's denial about her husband's drinking 

18:24 - 18:50 -  Work as Refuge

Work as an escape from her tumultuous personal life.

19:14 - 20:31 - Acknowledgment and Emotional Journey

Husband's acknowledgment of his drinking problem Terri's emotional journey alongside him.

20:43 - 22:15 - Lack of Mental Health Awareness

Lack of mental health awareness and repeated attempts at recovery for her husband.

23:17 - 24:00 - Delay in Seeking Support

Delay in attending Al-Anon meetings, focusing on her husband's recovery process.

24:08 - 25:18 - Realization and Public Revelation

Terri's realization of shared experiences at her first Al-Anon meeting.

25:32 - 26:34 - Public revelation of her struggles through a magazine article.

Acknowledgment of personal work required for recovery. Initial anger towards her husband's recovery journey, realization of her journey.

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick reflect on the guilt and shame of their loved ones during active addiction.
The benefits of attending support groups like Al-Anon discussed community, mental health prioritization, and acceptance of the disease.
Recovery communities are essential healing components, offering support and understanding.
Guest:
Terri Stacey, Hall-of-Fame Broadcaster, wife of a recovering alcoholic, shares her story.
 
Time Stamps and Discussions:
12:52 - 13:03 - Introduction to Teri Stacey
13:05 - 14:03 - Unfamiliarity with Alcoholism
Terri's background: unfamiliar with alcoholism, grew up in Knightstown, Indiana.
Early signs of her husband's alcoholism are evident despite her family's abstention from alcohol. 
14:15 - 15:15 - Early Signs of Alcoholism
Terri recalls early signs of her husband's drinking habits, emotional toll evident.
15:27 - 15:45 - Growing Concerns
Growing concerns about her husband's frequent visits to the bar.
16:07 - 18:02 - Denial and Escape
Terri's denial about her husband's drinking 
18:24 - 18:50 -  Work as Refuge
Work as an escape from her tumultuous personal life.
19:14 - 20:31 - Acknowledgment and Emotional Journey
Husband's acknowledgment of his drinking problem Terri's emotional journey alongside him.
20:43 - 22:15 - Lack of Mental Health Awareness
Lack of mental health awareness and repeated attempts at recovery for her husband.
23:17 - 24:00 - Delay in Seeking Support
Delay in attending Al-Anon meetings, focusing on her husband's recovery process.
24:08 - 25:18 - Realization and Public Revelation
Terri's realization of shared experiences at her first Al-Anon meeting.
25:32 - 26:34 - Public revelation of her struggles through a magazine article.
Acknowledgment of personal work required for recovery. Initial anger towards her husband's recovery journey, realization of her journey.

The Mission

The Supporting Sobriety Podcast is dedicated to providing hope to the unsung heroes behind those struggling with addiction…their friends and family.

We will share insights, stories and resources to help listeners support their loved ones and care for themselves on the recovery journey.

The Hosts

Matt Bair

Matt considers himself blessed to be a recovering alcoholic. His lifetime profession as a radio broadcaster has been derailed multiple times by alcohol abuse but he remains alive and employed through the grace of God and help of others.

Matt lives by the humility introduced in the first step of 12-step recovery, that the alcoholic is truly “powerless over alcohol,” and the alcoholic in use of alcohol possesses a life that is “unmanageable.” He enunciates these beliefs in teaching recovery to alcoholics and addicts, while understanding there’s more to learn from the ones who don’t make it (Keep. Coming. Back). He truly believes everything “always gets better” if you don’t take the next drink or drug. Matt is dedicated to “supporting the supporters” like those who have been critical to his ongoing sobriety.

Matt is the long-time morning and afternoon traffic reporter for WIBC / Indianapolis.

Ryan Hedrick

Ryan Hedrick's life has been a journey of recovery from a challenging battle with addiction spanning nearly 25 years. His struggles with cocaine and methamphetamine led him down a dangerous path, marked by numerous attempts at treatment. However, salvation came in the form of a 12-step program that became his sanctuary.

To break free from the shackles of addiction, Ryan committed himself to giving back to recovery communities nationwide. He extended his support by bringing 12-step meetings to jails and institutions, sponsoring men on their recovery journeys, and regularly attending meetings. Like his co-host, the clutches of drugs and alcohol jeopardized Ryan's life and his career in radio.

Ryan is currently a reporter and morning news anchor at WIBC/Indianapolis where he met his podcast co-host Matt Bair. Together they strive to offer a beacon of hope to those grappling with similar struggles. Their podcast aims to reach and assist individuals behind the scenes by sharing personal experiences, strength, and hope with their followers. Through their collective journey, Ryan and Matt seek to inspire and support those supporting loved ones on the path to recovery.

The Mission
The Supporting Sobriety Podcast is dedicated to providing hope to the unsung heroes behind those struggling with addiction…their friends and family.
We will share insights, stories and resources to help listeners support their loved ones and care for themselves on the recovery journey.
The Hosts 
Matt Bair
Matt considers himself blessed to be a recovering alcoholic. His lifetime profession as a radio broadcaster has been derailed multiple times by alcohol abuse but he remains alive and employed through the grace of God and help of others.
Matt lives by the humility introduced in the first step of 12-step recovery, that the alcoholic is truly “powerless over alcohol,” and the alcoholic in use of alcohol possesses a life that is “unmanageable.” He enunciates these beliefs in teaching recovery to alcoholics and addicts, while understanding there’s more to learn from the ones who don’t make it (Keep. Coming. Back). He truly believes everything “always gets better” if you don’t take the next drink or drug. Matt is dedicated to “supporting the supporters” like those who have been critical to his ongoing sobriety.
Matt is the long-time morning and afternoon traffic reporter for WIBC / Indianapolis.
Ryan Hedrick
Ryan Hedrick's life has been a journey of recovery from a challenging battle with addiction spanning nearly 25 years. His struggles with cocaine and methamphetamine led him down a dangerous path, marked by numerous attempts at treatment. However, salvation came in the form of a 12-step program that became his sanctuary.
To break free from the shackles of addiction, Ryan committed himself to giving back to recovery communities nationwide. He extended his support by bringing 12-step meetings to jails and institutions, sponsoring men on their recovery journeys, and regularly attending meetings. Like his co-host, the clutches of drugs and alcohol jeopardized Ryan's life and his career in radio.
Ryan is currently a reporter and morning news anchor at WIBC/Indianapolis where he met his podcast co-host Matt Bair. Together they strive to offer a beacon of hope to those grappling with similar struggles. Their podcast aims to reach and assist individuals behind the scenes by sharing personal experiences, strength, and hope with their followers. Through their collective journey, Ryan and Matt seek to inspire and support those supporting loved ones on the path to recovery.

Supporting Sobriety Podcast

The Mission
The Supporting Sobriety Podcast is dedicated to providing hope to the unsung heroes behind those struggling with addiction…their friends and family.
We will share insights, stories and resources to help listeners support their loved ones and care for themselves on the recovery journey.
The Hosts
Matt Bair
Matt considers himself blessed to be a recovering alcoholic. His lifetime profession as a radio broadcaster has been derailed multiple times by alcohol abuse but he remains alive and employed through the grace of God and help of others.
Matt lives by the humility introduced in the first step of 12-step recovery, that the alcoholic is truly “powerless over alcohol,” and the alcoholic in use of alcohol possesses a life that is “unmanageable.” He enunciates these beliefs in teaching recovery to alcoholics and addicts, while understanding there’s more to learn from the ones who don’t make it (Keep. Coming. Back). He truly believes everything “always gets better” if you don’t take the next drink or drug. Matt is dedicated to “supporting the supporters” like those who have been critical to his ongoing sobriety.
Matt is the long-time morning and afternoon traffic reporter for WIBC / Indianapolis.
Ryan Hedrick
Ryan Hedrick's life has been a journey of recovery from a challenging battle with addiction spanning nearly 25 years. His struggles with cocaine and methamphetamine led him down a dangerous path, marked by numerous attempts at treatment. However, salvation came in the form of a 12-step program that became his sanctuary.
To break free from the shackles of addiction, Ryan committed himself to giving back to recovery communities nationwide. He extended his support by bringing 12-step meetings to jails and institutions, sponsoring men on their recovery journeys, and regularly attending meetings. Like his co-host, the clutches of drugs and alcohol jeopardized Ryan's life and his career in radio.
Ryan is currently a reporter and morning news anchor at WIBC/Indianapolis where he met his podcast co-host Matt Bair. Together they strive to offer a beacon of hope to those grappling with similar struggles. Their podcast aims to reach and assist individuals behind the scenes by sharing personal experiences, strength, and hope with their followers. Through their collective journey, Ryan and Matt seek to inspire and support those supporting loved ones on the path to recovery.

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