Well Aware Podcast

Adventure Recovery–Healing Beyond Traditional Treatment

In this episode of the Well Aware Podcast, we’re joined by Tim Walsh, outdoor educator, instructor trainer, and experiential recovery leader, for a conversation about healing through nature, connection, and personal transformation. Drawing from more than 30 years of work in outdoor education, substance use recovery, youth development, and mental health, Tim shares how outdoor experiences can help people reconnect with themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and build resilience in recovery. This episode explores the role of purpose, community, mindfulness, and experiential learning in supporting long-term healing and growth.

Alcoholism, Awareness, and Advocating for Recovery

In this episode of the Well Aware Podcast, we’re joined by Holly Hiles, who’s a leadership and emergence coach, keynote speaker, and a person in long term recovery, for an honest conversation about alcoholism in recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month. Together, we will explore how alcohol use disorder develops and progresses, how it can be misunderstood or minimized, and what it truly means to live in recovery one day at a time. Drawing from both lived experience and professional work, Holly shares meaningful insights on the role of community, the importance of understanding alcoholism as a disease, and how individuals and families can move toward lasting change. This episode truly highlights the power of awareness, connection, and hope in recovery.

Exploring the Intersection of Parenting and Recovery

In this episode of the Well Aware Podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Allen Benton, author of Parents in Recovery: Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle, who also serves as a licensed clinician and Chief Clinical Officer at Waterview Behavioral Health, for a thoughtful conversation on recovery and family life. We’ll explore the unique challenges parents in recovery face as they balance sobriety, family life, identity, and long-term healing. Drawing from research, lived experience, and clinical insight, this episode highlights how recovery can strengthen family systems, reduce shame, and create space for connection, resilience, and growth across generations.

What We Show vs. What We Carry: Recovery, Identity, and Healing

In this episode of the Well Aware Podcast, we’re joined by Tom Farley, recovery advocate and Community Outreach Director at Recovery.com, for a grounded conversation about stigma, compassion, and the realities of long-term recovery. Drawing from decades of advocacy and outreach work, Tom shares insights on prevention, grief, and how families and communities can better support individuals impacted by substance use. This episode emphasizes the power of empathy, honest dialogue, and human connection in the recovery journey.

Navigating Financial Stressors Around the Holidays

In this episode of the Well Aware podcast, we sit down with Matthew McManus, a financial advisor for Triplecrown Wealth Management, to explore the connection between financial stress and recovery. With the holidays often bringing added pressure around money, Matthew shares insights on how financial strain can impact mental health and recovery, along with practical financial literacy tips to help listeners navigate this season with greater confidence and stability.