Recovery: Unfiltered with Nick and Will

About Recovery: Unfiltered with Nick and Will

Recovery: Unfiltered with Nick and Will is a raw, honest podcast about addiction, recovery, mental health, and the conversations people are often afraid to have out loud. Hosted by Nick Fantozzi and Will Cashman, each episode brings real experience, clinical perspective, and direct conversation into topics like substance use, shame, relapse, chemsex, grief, relationships, recovery culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, and what it actually takes to rebuild a life. It's a bit unfiltered, but our experience has shown that recovery itself is unfiltered. Whether you are in recovery, love someone who is, work in the field, or are still trying to figure out where you fit, this podcast is a space for real conversation and connection. If you would like to be a guest, have a topic you think should be discussed, or any questions, email: therecoveryunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com

Publisher

Will Cashman

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Jul 2026

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Episode 29 | Finding Hope in a Crack Epidemic with Patrick Doran

   What does asking for help look like when you’re afraid your entire community will judge you for it? This week on Recovery Unfiltered with Nick and Will, we’re joined by Dublin filmmaker and Talking with Patrick host Patrick Doran for a conversation about addiction, stigma, and the people working to make recovery possible in Ireland. Patrick takes us behind his documentary, Hope in a Crack Epidemic, sharing how a story about threatened funding led him to CARP, the Community Addiction Response Programme in Killinarden, Tallaght. There, he followed women navigating crack cocaine addiction, motherhood, trauma, and the daily pressure of living in communities where drugs are readily available and asking for help can feel dangerous. We talk about the program’s use of contingency management, the importance of food and family support, and what happens when people have a safe place to speak honestly. Patrick also shares his experience filming CARP’s men’s program, where a game of pool can give someone room to start opening up. Along the way, we get into peer support, prevention, the conversations Patrick brings to his own podcast, and why recovery communities across countries need to share what they’re learning. There are tears, a little Irish “craic,” and a heartfelt message from Nick and Will to the people at CARP who are showing up for themselves every day. Connect with Patrick and explore his work: 🎙️ Talking with Patrick on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ATl2R4ov9AyURfeDNjCXq?si=70a7a81dfa03476a (https://open.spotify.com/show/4ATl2R4ov9AyURfeDNjCXq?si=70a7a81dfa03476a) 🎬 FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/PatrickDoran (https://filmfreeway.com/PatrickDoran) 📺 Watch Hope in a Crack Epidemic: https://youtu.be/5CshmLO17cQ?si=3tUDFZVuG_l2TLdo (https://youtu.be/5CshmLO17cQ?si=3tUDFZVuG_l2TLdo) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithpatrick/ (https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithpatrick/) 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586310817034 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586310817034) Listener discretion advised: This episode includes explicit language and discussions of substance use, trauma, and abuse. Recovery Unfiltered with Nick and Will is intended for educational and entertainment purposes and does not replace professional medical or mental health care.

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Episode 28 | Drama in the Rooms, Difficult Conversations & the Power of Listening | Nick and Will

   Drama, gossip, rumors, and people who apparently have way too much time to worry about everybody else's recovery. Yep, we're going there. In this episode of Recovery Unfiltered with Nick and Will, Nick Fantozzi and Will Cashman tackle something that can do real damage in recovery communities: drama in the rooms. What happens when the very places we turn to for support become environments filled with gossip, judgment, and broken trust? How do we protect our recovery, establish boundaries, and continue showing up for ourselves when other people can't seem to mind their own damn business? We explore anonymity, confidentiality, principles before personalities, and the emotional consequences of rumors and unnecessary conflict. Because when someone stops attending meetings because they no longer feel safe or supported, that's a conversation worth having. Then we shift gears into the art of actually having a meaningful conversation. And yes, there's a difference between asking someone how they're doing and genuinely wanting to understand their answer. Will brings his clinical counseling experience into the discussion, breaking down motivational interviewing, active listening, open-ended questions, emotional validation, and practical de-escalation techniques. We explore how simple questions like "Can you help me understand?" and "What does that look like for you?" can change the direction of a conversation, especially when emotions are running high. Of course, this wouldn't be Recovery Unfiltered with Nick and Will without some completely unhinged detours. We've got road rage, gummy bears, Grindr conversations, questionable Disney references, angry eyebrows, and Nick discovering that telling an angry person to calm down might be the worst possible idea. We also get personal during our recovery check-in, discussing how our relationships with meetings, sponsorship, step work, service, and personal growth continue to evolve. Recovery changes as we change, and we're both learning what sustainable recovery looks like in our own lives. In this episode, we're talking about: Gossip, drama, and protecting anonymity in recovery fellowships Setting boundaries without feeding unnecessary conflict Why meaningful conversations require more than surface-level questions Active listening, emotional validation, and motivational interviewing De-escalating difficult conversations through tone, body language, and curiosity Taking ownership of our personal growth and recovery Finding balance between recovery commitments and everyday life COMING UP! Join us October 29 at 7 PM Eastern for our LIVE Halloween Spooktacular featuring special guest Dr. Nicole Labor! Expect costumes, recovery conversations, and whatever chaos Nick and Will manage to create. We also preview upcoming guests, our chemsex recovery workshop at the Beyond Gender Conference in Florida, and what's ahead as we work toward Season Two. Support the Show Team Nick and Will merchandise: https://colorsacrossthesky.printful.me/ (https://colorsacrossthesky.printful.me/) Vote for Nick and Will in the 2026 iHeartRadio Top Host competition: https://tophost.org/2026/will-cashman (https://tophost.org/2026/will-cashman) Listener discretion is advised. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. The discussions and opinions expressed are not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or addiction treatment advice. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: NHSGSLZCPHYXCMRL

3. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Episode 27: I Loved You Sober: Loving Someone Through Addiction | Ryan Allen Carrillo

   What happens when the person you love is struggling with addiction, and somewhere along the way, you begin losing yourself trying to save them? In Episode 27 of Recovery Unfiltered with Nick and Will, we welcome Ryan Allen Carrillo, a professional athlete, television personality, LGBTQ+ advocate, and author, for an unfiltered conversation about love, addiction, codependency, trauma, and finding the courage to choose yourself. Ryan has lived an extraordinary life. From performing alongside Madonna, Beyoncé, and P!nk to competing as a professional roller skater and appearing on national television, his career has taken him around the world. But behind the accomplishments and success was a personal battle that no amount of fame, determination, or professional achievement could prepare him for. After building a life, family, and successful business with his partner of 14 years, Ryan discovered that crystal methamphetamine addiction had become a devastating presence in their relationship. What followed was years of emotional turmoil, manipulation, broken trust, attempts to intervene, and the painful realization that loving someone cannot make them choose recovery. Ryan opens up about the devastating impact addiction can have on partners and families, including the trauma of watching someone you love become increasingly unrecognizable. He shares how a five-day incarceration became an unexpected turning point, why Al-Anon helped him begin reclaiming his life, and what he means when he describes himself as having become "addicted to hope." Nick and Will bring their own lived experiences with substance use disorder into the conversation, exploring codependency, accountability, enabling, boundaries, and the grief of mourning someone who is still alive. Ryan also introduces his forthcoming book, I Loved You Sober: Loving an Addict, Losing Myself and Finding My Way Back, which chronicles his relationship, the impact of addiction, and his ongoing journey toward healing. Through honest reflection, unexpected humor, and moments of profound vulnerability, this episode addresses an often-overlooked part of addiction: the people who love someone struggling with it. "Saving him is killing me." — Ryan Allen Carrillo For anyone who has ever loved someone with addiction, questioned their own reality, struggled to establish boundaries, or wondered when it was finally time to take care of themselves, this conversation is for you. Connect with Ryan Allen Carrillo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanacarrillo (https://www.instagram.com/ryanacarrillo) IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1304402/?_ssoLoop=1 (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1304402/?_ssoLoop=1) Substack: https://ryanacarrillo.substack.com/ (https://ryanacarrillo.substack.com/) Listen to Recovery Unfiltered with Nick and Will New episodes every Monday and Friday on Spotify and YouTube. Listener Discretion Advised: This episode contains discussions of substance use disorder, emotional abuse, domestic conflict, trauma, and incarceration. Recovery Unfiltered with Nick and Will is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. The perspectives shared are personal experiences and should not be considered clinical or medical advice. Recovery is possible. Healing is possible. And nobody has to face it alone.

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