Recovery Catalyst - Substance and Behavioral Addictions Unpacked

About Recovery Catalyst - Substance and Behavioral Addictions Unpacked

Welcome to the Recovery Catalyst Podcast, your authentic guide to navigating the complexities of substance and behavior addictions. Hosted by Cat York, a woman in long-term recovery, this show was created for anyone looking to find their footing in sobriety—whether you’re sober curious, navigating early recovery, or healing from trauma and chronic stress. We move beyond dry, textbook lectures to have raw, honest conversations about what it actually takes to build a meaningful life after addiction. From untangling the root causes of behavioral patterns to sharing practical strategies for mental health, mindfulness, and emotional healing, we explore how to break generational cycles and reclaim your authentic self. Each episode offers real-world tools, empowering stories, and expert insights designed to help you turn your pain into purpose. If you’re ready to stop just "getting by" and start building a life you love, you’re in the right place. Subscribe to the Recovery Catalyst Podcast for the honest, empowering support you need to define your own journey toward freedom and healing -How can individuals in recovery process trauma without using substances? -Are there effective paths to sobriety for those who don't resonate with traditional programs like AA? -How do I find motivation and maintain footing during the "middle" phase of long-term recovery? -How can I use creative habits—like writing or art—to build a fulfilling life after quitting alcohol? -Where can I find an authentic community of women who understand the day-to-day realities of sobriety? -How do I untangle my addiction from underlying mental health struggles and dual diagnosis? -How can I learn to tolerate my own thoughts and discover my true identity while sober? -How do I manage social anxiety and loneliness when navigating a world centered around drinking? To follow, support, or apply to be a guest, visit: https://www.podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/ (https://www.podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/)

Publisher

Catherine York | Sobriety & Recovery Host

Category

health & fitness · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Nov 2025

Latest episode

25 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Oct 2026

   Gray Area Drinking: Faith, Shame & Freedom with Susan Larkin

   We talk with Christian life coach Susan Larkin about gray area drinking and why so many midlife women feel stuck between “fine” and “rock bottom.” We unpack the faith, neuroscience, and shame-free mindset shifts that help you drink less or go alcohol free without labels or pressure. • Susan’s turning point as wine shifts from social to coping • The “aware stage” and why trying to control drinking feels exhausting • Gray area drinking as a spectrum rather than two camps • How drinking culture...

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Beyond the Group Chat: Toxic Masculinity and Accountability

   A single group chat can expose a whole culture and it can wreck a life. We’re not here to debate every legal detail of the Cornell 7 story; we’re here to talk about the behaviour beneath it: the entitlement, the dehumanising jokes, the silence from bystanders, and the way “boys will be boys” turns into real harm. If you can read those messages and still shrug, we need to have a serious conversation about what we’re normalising. I share why I believe this starts at home long before college. T...

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   From Combat Medic to Creative Healing With Marie Henriksen

   War stories are only part of a veteran's journey. Marie “Slider Babe” Henriksen joins us to discuss life beyond the uniform, covering the intersection of military trauma, medical discharge, and the reality of navigating chronic pain and addiction. In this episode, we explore: Navigating Disability: How a late diagnosis of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hip dysplasia reshaped Marie’s identity and path to recovery.The Reality of Sobriety: Moving beyond coping myths to sustainable, long-...

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