Podcast artwork thumbnail for The Next Fix

The Next Fix

Ryan Penley

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led show about addiction recovery, sobriety, and rebuilding life after rock bottom, featuring people with lived recovery experience alongside addiction and recovery professionals. PR agencies can credibly pitch guests with compelling recovery stories, addiction specialists, and leaders of recovery services or organizations; booking difficulty is low, as guests range from individuals sharing personal experience to practitioners and community founders.

Metrics

Episodes: 132

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 487 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

step@myrockbottomrecovery.com

rwpenley7447@gmail.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Ryan Penley - Founder of the My Rock Bottom Recovery community, focused on addiction recovery and rebuilding after rock bottom.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Guests typically bring a compelling lived experience of addiction and recovery, or professional involvement in recovery services, coaching, or community support. Formal credentials or major public recognition are not required.
Required Achievements:  
Personal recovery and rebuilding after addiction, Leadership or work in recovery services and communities, Founding a recovery-focused organization or initiative, Authoring a book related to recovery

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Patrick - Heroin Addiction, Childhood Shame, Incarceration, Relapse, Faith, Community, And Recovery Work.

Les Delaney Hawkins - Alcohol Addiction, Accountability, Sobriety, Consequences, And Creating Alcohol-free Social Connection.

Rhett Sullivan - Sobriety, Support Through Recovery, Personal Confidence, And Building A Business And Future After Addiction.

George Lynch - Addiction, Relapse After Long-term Sobriety, Faith, Accountability, And Rebuilding After Personal Setbacks.

Dave Mahler - Recovery Coaching, Grief, Family Recovery, Relapse, Service, And The Difference Between Sobriety And Recovery.

Recent Topics

Health, Addiction Recovery, Sobriety, Relapse, Recovery Coaching

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Next Fix
:

He Finally Felt Normal. Then He Had to Stay High. | Paul Patrick Ep44

October 10, 2026

He had one job: never let the drugs run out. Because when they did, he had to feel again.Paul Patrick thought heroin had solved the pain of being himself. Then he started stealing from people he loved and using more to escape the guilt.In this episode of The Next Fix, Paul joins Ryan Penley to talk about childhood shame, heroin addiction, and the cycle that followed him into prison. He shares the brutal reality of detoxing in jail, finding a Bible beneath his bed, and surrounding himself with...

Disbarred, Sober, and Starting Over | Les Delaney Hawkins Ep43

October 03, 2026

A successful Boston attorney. Three forged documents. Six felony convictions.Les Delaney Hawkins knew the law. As her drinking spiraled, she made choices that cost her career, her reputation, and nearly her freedom. But she’s clear about one thing: alcoholism doesn’t erase her responsibility.In this episode of The Next Fix, Les joins Ryan Penley to tell the story of a very public rock bottom, getting sober, and building a life she never imagined.She opens up about drinking around the clock, f...

He Walked Away From One IPA and Never Stopped Building | Rhett Sullivan Ep42

September 26, 2026

He woke up in a hospital with two days missing. Then he went home and drank again.A few weeks later, Rhett Sullivan ordered his favorite IPA. When it arrived, he left it untouched and walked out. That was July 17, 2020. He hasn’t had a drink since.Today, Rhett is married, looking forward to starting a family, and building a life he once could only dream about. His warmth and optimism run through this entire conversation.In this episode of The Next Fix, Rhett and Ryan talk about the peace he f...

Similar Podcasts

Here's 5 similar podcasts to
The Next Fix
:

no proof · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Next Fix
:

How do I get in touch with The Next Fix?

The Next Fix is hosted by Ryan Penley. Its publicly listed emails are step@myrockbottomrecovery.com and rwpenley7447@gmail.com. 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 The Next Fix?

The publicly listed emails for The Next Fix: step@myrockbottomrecovery.com and rwpenley7447@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Next Fix have?

Podseeker estimates The Next Fix reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Next Fix?

The Next Fix typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Guests typically bring a compelling lived experience of addiction and recovery, or professional involvement in recovery services, coaching, or community support. Formal credentials or major public recognition are not required. Common among recent guests: Personal recovery and rebuilding after addiction; Leadership or work in recovery services and communities; Founding a recovery-focused organization or initiative. Recent guests include Paul Patrick, Les Delaney Hawkins, and Rhett Sullivan.

How hard is it to get booked on The Next Fix?

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

What topics does The Next Fix cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

step@myrockbottomrecovery.com

rwpenley7447@gmail.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings