Addiction Talk

About Addiction Talk

“Addiction Talk” is a live online talk show dedicated to sharing the personal stories of celebrities, influencers and everyday people impacted by addiction. Through sharing our personal journeys, we break the stigma and shame of addiction, and provide hope and inspiration for the millions of Americans battling this disease every day – because we recover together.

Publisher

American Addiction Centers

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jul 2020

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

98 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   High-Functioning Alcoholism: Marci Hopkins’ Journey From Addiction to 11 Years Sober | Part 1

   Can someone look successful on the outside while struggling with alcohol addiction behind the scenes? In Part 1 of Marci Hopkins' story on Addiction Talk, Marci opens up about the years she spent hiding her struggle with alcohol, the shame and exhaustion she experienced, and the moment that ultimately changed the direction of her life. After waking up following a DUI, Marci reached a point where she knew something had to change. She describes what surrender really meant for her, walking into ...

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Childhood Trauma, Alcohol & the Life No One Could See | Marci Hopkins, Part 2

   How can childhood trauma shape someone’s relationship with alcohol—and why can addiction remain hidden even when life looks successful from the outside? In Part 2 of Marci Hopkins’ story on Addiction Talk, Marci takes us back to where her relationship with alcohol began and shares the painful experiences that followed her from childhood into adulthood. Marci recalls having her first drink around age eight and getting drunk for the first time at 12. She also opens up about childhood sexual abu...

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Getting Your Life Back: What Recovery Really Looks Like | Marci Hopkins, Part 3

   What does rebuilding your life after alcohol addiction actually look like—and how do you stay sober when recovery feels overwhelming? In Part 3 of Marci Hopkins’ story on Addiction Talk, Marci moves from her past into the practical side of recovery, sharing the tools, mindset shifts, and daily practices that helped her build a life she no longer wanted to escape from. Marci discusses changing the way she thought about herself through practices such as gratitude, meditation, spirituality, and ...

Who has been a guest on Addiction Talk

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Marissa
• Dr Gary Mitrevolis
• Ari Chelli

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

36

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.