Episodes

  • Redefining Recovery – Ep. 110: Navigating the Uncomfortable in Your Journey

    Redefining Recovery – Ep. 110: Navigating the Uncomfortable in Your Journey
    Jul 13 2026
    Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp get real about the messy, uncomfortable, and totally normal feelings of uncertainty that pop up during the recovery journey. They chat about why instantly reaching for our smartphones to solve problems doesn’t always work when you’re trying to figure out who you are after addiction.
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    45 mins
  • Redefining Recovery – Ep. 109: Live at Pride 2026

    Redefining Recovery – Ep. 109: Live at Pride 2026
    Jun 27 2026
    53 mins
  • Redefining Recovery – Ep. 108: Why It Is Never Too Late to Choose Sobriety

    Redefining Recovery – Ep. 108: Why It Is Never Too Late to Choose Sobriety
    Jun 22 2026
    Join Caddy Frink for a heartfelt catch-up with Wendy Hack from the Minnesota Recovery Connection. The duo dives into the unique joys and challenges of navigating recovery in the “fourth quarter” of life, specifically focusing on the 55-plus community. From overcoming loneliness to finding new ways to connect, you’ll hear inspiring stories about how it’s…
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    45 mins
  • Redefining Recovery – Ep. 107: How Nicotine and Vaping Impact Your Journey to Sobriety

    Redefining Recovery – Ep. 107: How Nicotine and Vaping Impact Your Journey to Sobriety
    Jun 15 2026
    Caddy Frink unpacks the tricky relationship between nicotine habits like vaping or smoking and the journey through substance use disorder. We dive into fascinating takeaways from the Lung Mind Alliance conference, exploring how these everyday chemicals affect our brain’s dopamine levels and act as hidden hurdles to total healing. Grab a comfy seat and get…
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    45 mins
  • Redefining Recovery – Ep. 106: Five Years of Freedom and the Power of Peer Support

    Redefining Recovery – Ep. 106: Five Years of Freedom and the Power of Peer Support
    Jun 8 2026
    Sarah Kemp welcomes Josie to share her inspiring five-year recovery journey and her impactful work as a recovery core navigator. The duo dives into the unique challenges that summertime brings to maintaining sobriety, highlighting the importance of solid safety plans and supportive communities. They also explore Josie’s exciting path toward becoming a licensed counselor, showing…
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    45 mins
  • Redefining Recovery – Ep. 105: Caddy and Sarah Chat

    Redefining Recovery – Ep. 105: Caddy and Sarah Chat
    Jun 1 2026
    Hosts Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp talk about a lot of the fun things coming up this summer at Minnesota Recovery Connection.
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    45 mins
  • Redefining Recovery – Ep. 104: Cynthia Mungia Interviews Caddy on the Recovery Coach Academy

    Redefining Recovery – Ep. 104: Cynthia Mungia Interviews Caddy on the Recovery Coach Academy
    May 25 2026
    Caddy Frink and Cynthia Mungia switch seats in the studio for an engaging conversation about the heart of Minnesota Recovery Connection’s education programs. Cynthia takes over the interviewer’s chair to ask Caddy all about the transformative 46 hour Recovery Coach Academy and the profound impact of peer-to-peer support in the community. Tune in to learn…
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    46 mins
  • Redefining Recovery – Ep. 103: Breaking the Silence on Food Addiction and Recovery Journeys

    Redefining Recovery – Ep. 103: Breaking the Silence on Food Addiction and Recovery Journeys
    May 18 2026
    Join Sarah Kemp and the crew as they dive into the vital world of peer recovery support and the unique challenges of working in intensive outpatient treatment. They’re also breaking the silence on food addiction, sharing personal stories about how trauma and grief can shift dependencies from substances to food. It’s a heartfelt look at…
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    45 mins