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Recovery Vow

Recovery Vow

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 Recovery Vow is where real talk meets redemption. Every week, host Eric Kennedy dives into raw, unfiltered conversations about addiction, recovery, marriage, and family—with all the messy, beautiful in-between moments too. With a mix of hard truths, humor, and a faith-filled lens, this podcast explores the battles we face and the hope that keeps us going. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just navigating life’s curveballs, Recovery Vow is your honest companion for healing and growth.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Ministry & Evangelism Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Spirituality Success
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  • From Prison Cells to Helping Millions: Jon’s Journey of Faith & Recovery | The Recovery Vow Podcast

    From Prison Cells to Helping Millions: Jon’s Journey of Faith & Recovery | The Recovery Vow Podcast
    Jan 19 2026
    In this inspiring episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with "Recovery Jon," a social media influencer and advocate who turned a life of trafficking, addiction, and arrests into a platform that reaches millions. Jon opens up about the childhood trauma that severed his connection with God at age 12, leading to an anger-filled adolescence and a spiral into opiate addiction. He shares the harrowing reality of the opioid epidemic—from trafficking drugs across state lines to staring down the barrel of a gun and feeling nothing but apathy. Together, they discuss the moment of surrender in a holding cell that changed everything, the power of the 12 steps, and how Jon used social media to show the world that recovery is possible. This conversation is a powerful testament that no matter how far you fall—even if you end up in a jail cell instead of Yankee Stadium—God’s plan for your life is bigger than your past. On This Episode: • The childhood trauma that led Jon to stop praying for years • From baseball dreams to the nightmare of opiate trafficking • The "gun to the head" moment and the apathy of addiction • The jail cell realization: "This is not Yankee Stadium" • How posting a "before and after" photo launched a movement • Finding a "spiritual bank account" and rebuilding self-worth • The full-circle moment of standing in center field at Yankee Stadium Connect with Jon: TikTok/Socials: @RecoveryJon Connect with us: Socials: @RecoveryVow Website: recoveryvow.com Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com New episodes each Monday! Top ways to support this podcast: 👍 Give this video a thumbs up 🔔 Subscribe to our channel 💬 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Married to a Stranger: Uncovering 10 Years of Lies | Eveyln Reed | The Recovery Vow Podcast

    Married to a Stranger: Uncovering 10 Years of Lies | Eveyln Reed | The Recovery Vow Podcast
    Jan 12 2026
    Trigger Warning: Trauma, Sex Addiction & Necrophilia. Viewer Discretion Advised In this raw and intense episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with Evelyn to share her harrowing story of discovery, betrayal, trauma, and the fight to save a marriage that was built on lies. After twenty years of what she thought was a happy union, a transatlantic cruise became the setting for a nightmare when her husband began confessing to a decade-long double life.... Evelyn courageously opens up about the devastating reality of "trickle truth"—from learning about massage parlors to discovering a history of prostitution and disturbing addictions that spanned their entire marriage.... She details the immense emotional and financial toll of sex addiction, the grueling process of full disclosure, and how therapies like EMDR and brain mapping helped her navigate the shock.... This heart-wrenching conversation is a testament to the complexity of the vow "for better or for worse." Evelyn’s journey reminds us that while betrayal shatters trust, finding one's voice through truth and recovery can lead to a new kind of survival. On This Episode: • The "cruise ship confession" that changed everything • Understanding the pain and damage of "trickle truth" • The reality of sex addiction, process addiction, and betrayal trauma • How EMDR and brain scans aided in processing the shock • Counting the cost: The financial and emotional price of addiction • Why Evelyn chose to stay and how she found an outlet in writing Connect with Evelyn: Book: Shattered Vows Music: Evelyn Reed on iTunes/Spotify Connect with us: Socials: @RecoveryVow Website: recoveryvow.com Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com New episodes each Monday! Top ways to support this podcast: 👍 Give this video a thumbs up 🔔 Subscribe to our channel 💬 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Healing Hidden Wounds: Trauma, Addiction & Recovery | Arlina Allen | The Recovery Vow Podcast

    Healing Hidden Wounds: Trauma, Addiction & Recovery | Arlina Allen | The Recovery Vow Podcast
    Jan 5 2026
    Today’s episode delivers an honest and deeply grounded conversation about recovery, trauma, and long-term healing. Eric is joined by Arlina Allen, recovery coach, author, and podcast host, who shares her story of getting sober at 25 after years of childhood sexual abuse, family dysfunction, and emotional pain that shaped her relationship with alcohol, identity, and self-worth. Arlina opens up about how early trauma and parental divorce created a deep sense of shame, powerlessness, and self-blame—patterns that later fueled addiction and destructive coping. She explains how trauma impacts the nervous system, why reactions are often “historical” rather than situational, and how unresolved pain shows up in relationships, anger, anxiety, and perfectionism. With more than three decades of sobriety, Arlina reflects on the practices that supported her healing, including self-inventory, gratitude, mindfulness, and redefining her understanding of God in a way that felt safe, compassionate, and accessible. She also breaks down common misconceptions about 12-step recovery, the difference between meetings and the program, and why long-term sobriety requires ongoing spiritual and emotional maintenance. This episode is a thoughtful exploration of what it means to heal from trauma, release shame-based beliefs, and build a life rooted in honesty, service, and personal responsibility. On This Episode: Arlina’s path to sobriety and early childhood trauma How sexual abuse, neglect, and divorce shape addiction Why emotional reactions are often tied to unresolved pain The role of gratitude and mindfulness in recovery Redefining God after religious wounds Clarifying myths and misunderstandings about 12-step recovery Connect with Arlina Allen: Instagram: @arlinaallen Book: The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics Connect with Us: Socials: @RecoveryVow Website: recoveryvow.com Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com New episodes every Monday Support The Recovery Vow Podcast: 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe to the channel 💬 Share with someone who needs encouragement 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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