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Supporting Sobriety Podcast

Matt Bair, Ryan Hedrick

Booking Overview

Supporting Sobriety focuses on the recovery journey from the perspective of caregivers, offering practical guidance, hope, and recovery experience from people inside the 12-step world. For PR professionals, it’s a credible, values-driven platform for guests who can speak to addiction recovery, support systems, and treatment pathways in a grounded, non-stigmatizing way.

Metrics

Episodes: 78

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nicholas.cottongim@radio-one.com

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Host

Matt Bair - Recovering alcoholic and long-time radio broadcaster (WIBC/Indianapolis). Teaches and supports recovery from a 12-step perspective, emphasizing humility, accountability, and the belief that life ge...

Ryan Hedrick - Reporter and morning news anchor at WIBC/Indianapolis with nearly 25 years of personal recovery from addiction (including cocaine and methamphetamine). Active in giving back through 12-step meeting...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Primarily people with lived recovery experience (often 12-step participants/sponsors) and professionals from treatment/recovery organizations (e.g., outreach roles) who can explain treatment entry barriers and processes in practical terms.
Required Achievements:  
Years of sustained sobriety/clean time, Experience serving as a sponsor/sponsorship role, Involvement in carrying the message (meetings in institutions, jails, or supportive programs), Parenting/caregiver recovery experience (showing what support looks like over time), Professional role in addiction treatment outreach or recovery services

Recent Guest Discussions

Jose G - Sponsorship In Recovery; Readiness Vs Overreach; Caregiver Guidance; Spotting Real Readiness And Trusting The Process

Daryl Gilmer - Parenting And Presence In Recovery; Surrender In Daily Life; Using Past Experience As A Tool While Staying Solid In Recovery As A Caregiver

Sommer Toth - How To Enter Treatment; Barriers To Readiness; How Addiction Affects Decision-making; What Prompts Seeking Help; Maintaining Recovery After Treatment

Recent Topics

Addiction, Recovery, Caregiving, Sponsorship, Treatment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Supporting Sobriety Podcast
:

Episode 77 | In Memory of Matt Bair: Finding Hope in Grief

September 02, 2026

Ryan Hedrick talks about something he never thought he’d have to talk about: losing his good friend and former Supporting Sobriety co-host, Matt Bair. Ryan shares how he’s finding hope in grief without using, leaning on his recovery, and the people and resources around him. Follow & ListenX and Instagram: @sobriety_podAvailable on Spotify, Apple, and other major platforms ResourcesAl-Anon: al-anon.orgAA Meetings: aa.intergroup.org/meetingsNA Meetings: virtual-na.orgSuicide Pre...

Episode 76 | What We Hold On To

May 06, 2026

Ryan Hedrick talks about how resentment can keep people stuck, and what shifts when someone you care about gets clean and starts doing the work. He speaks with Amanda E., now eight years clean, about showing up for her family, building a support network she can rely on, and the tools she uses to work through resentment. They also talk about what caregivers should understand so resentment doesn’t strain the relationship. Follow & ListenX and Instagram: @sobriety_podAvailable on Spoti...

Episode 75 | Ready, Set, Sponsor

April 08, 2026

Ryan Hedrick sits down with his sponsor Jose G for a direct conversation about what sponsorship really means in recovery and what it means for you as a caregiver.They explain why sponsorship is the heartbeat of the program. A sponsor helps your loved one see what they are up against, shares real experience, strength, and hope, and walks them through the 12 steps step by step.Ryan and Jose get into how you can spot real readiness, the difference between smart support and overreach, and why tru...

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nicholas.cottongim@radio-one.com

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