Recovered Addict: A Journey Within" hosted by Duane Yardman-Frank & Jason Rigby, dives deep into the transformative journeys of recovery. They explore the intersection of self-awareness, spirituality, brain science, and mental health to help you navigate the emotional landscapes of addiction. Be inspired by powerful stories of resilience and discover tools for thriving in sobriety. The road to recovery is a journey of the mind, body, and spirit. Tune in and reframe your path to healing.
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Recovered Addict: A Journey Within" hosted by Duane Yardman-Frank & Jason Rigby, dives deep into the transformative journeys of recovery. They explore the intersection of self-awareness, spirituality, brain science, and mental health to help you navigate the emotional landscapes of addiction. Be inspired by powerful stories of resilience and discover tools for thriving in sobriety. The road to recovery is a journey of the mind, body, and spirit. Tune in and reframe your path to healing.
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April 25, 2026
Why Religion Fails Addicts: The Exodus Map to True Transformation & Shadow Work | Recovered Addict Podcast
<p>What if the "real Christian" and the "real recovered addict" are actually the exact same person?</p><p>In this episode, Jason Rigby and Duane Yardman-Frank break down the brutal truth about addiction within the church: why handing someone religion without actual transformation keeps them stuck in a cycle of shame and relapse.</p><p>We dive deep into how the biblical book of Exodus serves as a literal, psychological map for addiction recovery. Think about it: Pharaoh is your addiction. Egypt is your old life. The wilderness is the brutal reality of early recovery. The promised land is a transformed, integrated life.</p><p>This is an episode about Actionable Hope—for anyone trying to hold onto their faith while battling the shame of addiction, and for anyone who is ready to stop faking their recovery.</p><p><strong>🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:</strong>• Why the church's approach to addiction often fails, and what to do instead.• How to read Exodus as a practical map for your recovery journey.• The single, confronting question that exposes every addiction: "What do you worship?"• Duane's desperate six-month prayer that finally broke his obsession with alcohol.• Why the "wilderness" phase of recovery isn't a punishment—it's preparation.• The intersection of Carl Jung’s shadow work and Christian recovery.• The moment Duane’s amends with his brother changed everything.• How to pray courageously when shame tells you God isn't listening.• How the Apostle Paul taught neuroplasticity 2,000 years before modern brain scans.</p><p><strong>⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS:</strong>00:00 — Christian vs. Recovered Addict: Same Person?00:35 — Religion or Transformation: The Real Divide01:15 — Turning Pain Into Purpose (The Alchemy of Recovery)02:30 — Service, Speaking Out & The Conference in Arizona04:30 — The Exodus as an Addiction Recovery Map06:25 — "What Do You Worship?" — Pharaoh Alcohol09:30 — Six Months to Freedom: Duane's Prayer That Worked12:30 — The Wilderness Is Preparation, Not Punishment14:30 — Relapse, Shadow Work & Carl Jung18:15 — Moral Inventory and the Dark Night of the Soul21:50 — Facing Selfishness Honestly24:05 — Amends With My Brother ("You Stole My Adolescence")27:40 — Psalm 139: Search Me, God29:35 — The Courageous Prayer Practice31:30 — The Ego and Spirit Dance (The Christian Cross)33:30 — The Kingdom of God Is Within You (Luke 17)37:15 — Duane's First Taste of Peace43:15 — Faith Without Shame: "God's Got It"</p><p><strong>🧠 TEACHERS & SCRIPTURE MENTIONED:</strong>• <strong>Scripture:</strong> Isaiah 61:1, The Book of Exodus, Psalm 139:23-24, Luke 17:21, Romans 12:2, Matthew 4• <strong>Thinkers:</strong> Jordan Peterson, Carl Jung, Richard Rohr, Eckhart Tolle, Matt Kahn, Hildegard of Bingen, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin</p><p><strong>🔗 CONNECT WITH US & GET SUPPORT:</strong>• Family Support & Resources: <a href="https://FamilyRecoveryAcademy.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://FamilyRecoveryAcademy.com</a>• Watch on YouTube: @PutTheShovelDown</p><p>If this episode hit home, please follow the show on Spotify and share it with someone who might be stuck in the desert right now. It is the best way to help us reach those who need it most.</p><p><strong>⚠️ MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH DISCLAIMER:</strong>The content on this podcast and channel is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts share personal experiences and perspectives; they are not licensed medical or mental health professionals. Always seek the guidance of your physician, licensed therapist, psychiatrist, or addiction specialist with any questions regarding a medical condition, mental health concern, or substance use disorder. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S.) or call 911 immediately. For substance use support, SAMHSA's National Helpline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP.</p>
March 8, 2026
Divine Timing: God Didn't Waste a Single Moment of Your Addiction
<p>What if your addiction was never a detour — it was always the route God had planned for you? In this episode of the Recovered Addict Podcast, Jason and Duane unpack the concept of Divine Timing and why the worst season of your life was secretly your greatest setup.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation goes deep on why addiction is ultimately a worship problem, not a willpower problem — and how understanding the difference between clock time (Kronos) and God's appointed time (Kairos) can completely reframe your recovery journey.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll hear Duane's raw story of how a stranger walked up to him in a recovery meeting in Taos, New Mexico — the same month three young men overdosed and died — and told him "I'm going to help you get sober and it takes a lawyer to get rid of me." That wasn't coincidence. That was divine timing in action.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics covered in this episode include divine timing in addiction recovery, the neuroscience of dopamine and intrinsic reward, addiction as misplaced worship, the God-size hole, trusting God's timeline in sobriety, discipline as proof of faith, accountability in recovery, and how the biblical stories of Joseph and Noah map directly onto the recovery journey.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever thought you've gone too far, that your past is too broken, or that God has forgotten about you — this episode was made for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Key topics: divine timing recovery, addiction and faith, worship problem addiction, sobriety and purpose, God's timing sobriety, dopamine and addiction recovery, biblical recovery, actionable hope, recovered addict, sobriety podcast, faith-based recovery, spiritual recovery tools, kairos kronos time, trust God in recovery, overcoming addiction spiritually</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Jason and Duane Yardman-Frank. New episodes every week.</p><p><br></p><p>DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any substance use disorder or mental health concern. If you are in crisis, call 988 or 911 immediately.</p>
February 17, 2026
Your Addiction Never Existed in the Present Moment | Ep. 68
<p>Your addiction never lived in the present moment. It only lived in regret about yesterday and fear about tomorrow. In this episode, Jason Rigby and Duane Yardman-Frank reveal why present moment awareness is the most powerful — and most overlooked — tool in addiction recovery.</p><p>This isn't spiritual fluff. This is neuroscience, biblical wisdom, and lived experience combined into a practical roadmap you can use today.</p><p>You'll learn why cravings only exist as thoughts about the future and how to kill them in 90 seconds. You'll discover how present moment awareness reactivates your prefrontal cortex — the exact part of your brain addiction hijacks. You'll understand why rumination and anxiety literally shrink your hippocampus and how mindfulness reverses the damage. You'll walk away with 5 real mantras to use throughout your day, the name it, feel it, breathe with it, return method for surviving cravings, and the profound connection between the I AM statement in Exodus 3:14 and your recovery right now.</p><p>Duane shares the moment at a pool in Taos, six months sober, when he fell to his knees and realized he hadn't thought about alcohol in two weeks. That moment of neutrality is available to you. This episode shows you how to get there.</p><p>Topics covered include present moment awareness, addiction and the brain, neuroplasticity and recovery, cravings and the amygdala, radical acceptance, Eckhart Tolle and sobriety, Christian recovery, the I AM consciousness, the good wolf bad wolf framework, mantras for sobriety, breathwork and recovery, and how to stop a relapse before it starts.</p><p>Recovered Addict Podcast delivers Actionable Hope for anyone struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one in recovery, or looking for a deeper spiritual and science-backed approach to sober living.</p><p>SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, 24/7. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic advice.</p><p></p>
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