Episode 68 | Grief, Sobriety, and Life on Life’s Terms

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick open up about grieving clean and sober, and the challenges that come with living life on life’s terms. Ryan shares about his recent trip to Maryland, where visiting his grandmother in a nursing home stirred emotions he had to process without leaning on old habits. Matt t…

Episode 67 | Grief, Recovery, and the Road Back Home

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick talk about coping with grief and loss while in recovery. Recently, Ryan traveled to Maryland to be with his family as they said goodbye to his father, an experience he had never faced before. Matt also shares his own perspective on handling loss and finding balance throu…

Episode 66 | Marijuana Addiction? Let's be Blunt.

Marijuana is not exactly top of mind when we think of addiction. You might gently roll your eyes when hearing someone say, “I’m addicted to marijuana…” I mean, really? How can you be addicted to the ganja? You can’t overdose on it. It makes everyone giggle. It’s a natural pain killer. How, how in t…

Episode 65 | Love, Relapse, and the Call That Changes Everything

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick take a look at how complicated it can be to care for someone in recovery. The relationship shifts, emotions run high, and boundaries can blur — especially when the phone rings and it’s your loved one on the other end. Whether they’re trying to stay clean, have slipped bac…

Episode 64 | Fentanyl, Carfentanil, and Finding Recovery

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick talk about the dangers of drugs like fentanyl and carfentanil—one of the most powerful opioids out there—and the struggles people face trying to break free. They share real tips on how to start recovery, handle cravings, and stop thinking about drugs all the time. The co…

Episode 63 | The Power of No

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick are talking about something that’s tough but important—saying no. In this episode of Supporting Sobriety, “Why We Say No,” they get into what it really means to support someone through addiction, and why setting boundaries isn’t just okay—it’s sometimes the best thing you…

Episode 62 | Desire Has No Timeline

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick talk about why desire in recovery from addiction isn’t something you can measure or force and what that means for caregivers. They get into the struggles of supporting someone who might not always feel ready to change and why expecting constant motivation can lead to frus…

Episode 61 | Stigma Stops Here: Breaking Addiction Barriers

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick discuss the stigma surrounding addiction and its effects on both individuals struggling with substance use and the family and friends who support them. They explain how societal judgment, assumptions, and misconceptions can make recovery more difficult by creating shame, …

Episode 60 | Relapse Happens. Here's How to Handle It

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick sit down to talk about something every caregiver dreads—relapse. What does it mean? Is it the end of progress, or just part of the process? They walk through it honestly, from both sides of recovery. If you're supporting someone who’s trying to stay clean, a relapse can …

Episode 59 | Caregivers & the Higher Power

Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick get real about what a higher power means in recovery. They chat about how caregivers can really tune in to the spiritual side of healing, not just the stuff you see on the surface. Sometimes it’s hard to understand what your loved one is going through, especially when it…