King County Recovery Conversations

About King County Recovery Conversations

Join us as we share stories of hope, resilience, and healing, and learn about the various pathways to recovery and the services and support systems that are available in our community. Whether you're someone in/seeking recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you. Let's come together to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health.

Publisher

Heather Venegas

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Jul 2023

Latest episode

14 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Apr 2026

   Healing in the Outdoors: Taylor Richards on Recovery Beyond

   Join host Christopher Archiopoli in conversation with Taylor Richards, a recovery coach and SUDP at Recovery Beyond, whose powerful story is rooted in resilience through loss, trauma, and transformation. Taylor Richards shares the impact addiction had on their family, the journey out of darkness, and the importance of finding trust and community along the path to healing. Listeners will hear how Recovery Beyond and peer support were lifelines, and how outdoor adventures – from hiking to mountaineering – became tools for connection and growth. Taylor Richards reflects on the many ways recovery is possible, the gifts it brings, and the value of showing up for others. The conversation is honest, uplifting, and filled with hope, offering takeaways for anyone touched by addiction or mental health challenges. Resources from the episode: Get to know Recovery Beyond and their outdoor-focused recovery programs ⁠here⁠: https://recoverybp.org/ (https://recoverybp.org/) Learn more about Evergreen Treatment Services ⁠here⁠: https://www.evergreentreatment.org/ (https://www.evergreentreatment.org/) Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.kcrecovery.org/ (https://www.kcrecovery.org/) The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional coalition of the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA). Learn more about the WRA and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/ (https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/) If you are experiencing substance, use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the ⁠Washington Recovery Helpline⁠ for resources and a 24-hour helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/ (https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/) King County Recovery Conversations is a podcast on a mission to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma of addiction and mental health. In each episode, policy experts, program professionals, and those with lived experience join host Heather Venegas to share stories of hope, resilience, and healing in our community. Together, we’ll learn about the various pathways to recovery – and the services and support systems available to anyone impacted by addiction and mental health. Whether you're someone seeking recovery, someone in recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you. Connect with King County Recovery Coalition ⁠online⁠, on Facebook (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠), or on YouTube (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠). If you have feedback or show ideas, contact host Heather Venegas at ⁠heather@kcrecovery.org⁠. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message)

2. 

   14 Apr 2026

   Peer Power: Inside the Recovery Navigator Program Transforming Lives in King County

   Join host Heather Venegas as she sits down with shining lights from the Recovery Navigator Program—Cody, Valentina, Selena, and Mo—to explore their inspiring paths in recovery and how lived experience shapes their work. Each guest shares powerful stories of resilience: from overcoming trauma, addiction, and systemic obstacles to finding meaning in service to others. Hear how their journeys through hardship, recovery, and giving back fueled a passion to support those facing similar challenges. This conversation goes beyond the traditional recovery narrative, highlighting the innovative peer model at Recovery Navigator—meeting participants where they're at, embracing harm reduction, and breaking the cycle of stigma. Listen to unforgettable moments of hope, the ripple effect of empowering others, and why programs like RNP are vital for individuals, families, and the wider community. Don’t miss this deeply moving episode filled with courage, compassion, and real-world solutions. Resources from the episode: Learn more about the Recovery Navigator Program: https://peerwa.org (https://peerwa.org/) and https://recoverynavigatorprogram.org (https://recoverynavigatorprogram.org/) Washington Recovery Helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/ (https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/) Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.kcrecovery.org/ (https://www.kcrecovery.org/) The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional coalition of the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA). Learn more about the WRA and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/ (https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/) If you are experiencing substance, use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the ⁠Washington Recovery Helpline⁠ for resources and a 24-hour helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/ (https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/) King County Recovery Conversations is a podcast on a mission to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma of addiction and mental health. In each episode, policy experts, program professionals, and those with lived experience join host Heather Venegas to share stories of hope, resilience, and healing in our community. Together, we’ll learn about the various pathways to recovery – and the services and support systems available to anyone impacted by addiction and mental health. Whether you're someone seeking recovery, someone in recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you. Connect with King County Recovery Coalition ⁠online⁠, on Facebook (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠), or on YouTube (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠). Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message)

3. 

   16 Mar 2026

   From Trauma to Belonging: Marjorie Drieu on Second Chances, Drug Court, and the Power of Community

   Join host Heather Venegas as she welcomes Marjorie Drieu, whose journey from France to King County is a powerful testament to resilience and hope in recovery. Marjorie shares how childhood upheaval, the loss of her gymnastics career, and confronting past traumas led to substance use disorder—and ultimately to profound transformation through recovery, drug court, and peer support. In this episode, Marjorie dives deep into her experience navigating addiction, criminal justice, and the healing power of community. She emphasizes the importance of honesty in recovery, rebuilding trust with her family, and finding new purpose through recovery coaching and peer work. Listeners will be inspired by Marjorie’s commitment to helping others, her passion for therapeutic court advocacy, and the full-circle moments that define her path. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about recovery capital, the value of supportive networks, and reclaiming lost dreams. Marjorie’s story is a reminder that with strong support and unwavering hope, anyone can build a new foundation for their life. Resources from the episode: Connect with Marjorie Drieu on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-drieu-ba37962b8/) Learn about WA State Therapeutic Drug Court Alumni Association: https://www.wstcaa.org/ (https://www.wstcaa.org/) Learn about Peer Kent: https://peerkent.org/ (https://peerkent.org/) Learn about Peer Washington and its sites: https://peerwa.org/ (https://peerwa.org/) Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.kcrecovery.org/ (https://www.kcrecovery.org/) The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional coalition of the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA). Learn more about the WRA and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/ (https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/) If you are experiencing substance, use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the ⁠Washington Recovery Helpline⁠ for resources and a 24-hour helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/ (https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/) King County Recovery Conversations is a podcast on a mission to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma of addiction and mental health. In each episode, policy experts, program professionals, and those with lived experience join host Heather Venegas to share stories of hope, resilience, and healing in our community. Together, we’ll learn about the various pathways to recovery – and the services and support systems available to anyone impacted by addiction and mental health. Whether you're someone seeking recovery, someone in recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you. Connect with King County Recovery Coalition ⁠online⁠, on Facebook (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠), or on YouTube (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠). If you have feedback or show ideas, contact host Heather Venegas at ⁠heather@kcrecovery.org⁠. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message)

Who has been a guest on King County Recovery Conversations

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

• Melissa McKee
• Nichole Alexander
• Tony Radovich
• Ashley McGirt

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

4,296

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

60