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Recovery Matters! Podcast

Stacy Charpentier

Booking Overview

An interview-focused recovery and addiction podcast featuring people from across the recovery movement, including authors, advocates, program founders, and individuals with substantial lived experience. PR agencies could credibly pitch recovery professionals, authors, peer-support leaders, advocates, and founders of addiction-recovery initiatives; booking difficulty is low because the show prioritizes relevant expertise, personal recovery stories, and practical contributions over celebrity prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 222

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.6k subscribers

Instagram: 2.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rebecca@ccar.us

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Host

Stacy Charpentier - Executive Director of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), focused on advancing recovery support and broadening understanding of addiction recovery.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant lived experience in addiction recovery or family recovery, professional expertise in recovery support, authorship or advocacy related to addiction and trauma, or leadership of a recovery-focused program or organization.
Required Achievements:  
Long-term recovery experience, Published books, Recovery advocacy, Creation or leadership of recovery-support programs, Professional experience in peer or community recovery services

Recent Guest Discussions

Chason Forehand - Addiction And Long-term Recovery, Second Chances, Recovery Support Systems, Transformation Kitchen, Employment Pathways, And Responding To Setbacks.

Paige Dearth - Trauma, Addiction, Family Experiences Surrounding Substance Use, Enabling Versus Support, Writing About Overlooked Communities, And Hope In Recovery.

Stephanie Hazard - Recovery Coaching, Sober Curiosity, Eating-disorder Recovery, Process Addictions, Recovery Capital, Family Support, And Her Book Making Sobriety Stick.

Phil Valentine - Long-term Recovery, Recovery Communities, Peer Connection, Multiple Pathways Of Recovery, Retirement, Isolation, And The Value Of In-person Support.

Recent Topics

Health, Addiction Recovery, Peer Support, Recovery Coaching, Family Addiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Recovery Matters! Podcast
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Can You Actually “Sell” Sobriety?

October 06, 2026

What does it really take to build a recovery community...and what happens when creating the space is only half the battle? Shane Shackelford joins Recovery Matters to talk about his own recovery journey and the story behind Sober Southington, a community focused on connection, movement, social activities, service, and finding ways to enjoy life without substances. Shane shares what he has learned about rediscovering himself in sobriety, the role physical activity has played in his recovery, n...

47 Years in Recovery: Turning Pain Into Purpose

September 15, 2026

What can nearly five decades in recovery teach us about service, connection, and helping others?In this episode of the Recovery Matters Podcast, Chris reflects on 47 years in recovery and the experiences that ultimately led him to a life centered around giving back.Chris shares his journey from years of pain and repeated attempts to find help to the moment he finally surrendered in December 1978. He explains how sharing his experience with others became an important part of his own recovery—a...

From Addiction to Transformation Kitchen | Chason Forehand on Recovery & Second Chances

August 25, 2026

Chason Forehand has spent 45 years in the culinary industry—but his story goes far beyond the kitchen. After experiencing abuse as a child, Chason turned to drugs at an early age while trying to cope with rage, fear, depression, and shame. His addiction followed him into the restaurant industry, where he was often able to perform even when his life outside of work was falling apart. Then one chef changed the direction of his life. After disappearing on a three-day bender and missing the busie...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Recovery Matters! Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Recovery Matters! Podcast?

Recovery Matters! Podcast is hosted by Stacy Charpentier. Its publicly listed email is rebecca@ccar.us. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Recovery Matters! Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Recovery Matters! Podcast: rebecca@ccar.us.

How many listeners does Recovery Matters! Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Recovery Matters! Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Recovery Matters! Podcast?

Recovery Matters! Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant lived experience in addiction recovery or family recovery, professional expertise in recovery support, authorship or advocacy related to addiction and trauma, or leadership of a recovery-focused program or organization. Common among recent guests: Long-term recovery experience; Published books; Recovery advocacy. Recent guests include Chason Forehand, Paige Dearth, and Stephanie Hazard.

How hard is it to get booked on Recovery Matters! Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Recovery Matters! Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Addiction Recovery, Peer Support, Recovery Coaching, and Family Addiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rebecca@ccar.us

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