Recovery Stories Have Power

• Danny O'Connor - Championship Boxing, Mental Health, and Finding Purpose

  Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books.Today, I’m talking with Danny O’Connor—a former U.S. Olympic boxing team member and world title contender. But his biggest fight wasn’t in the ring. Danny battled anxiety, substance use, and personal struggles that nearly took everything from him.Now, he’s using his experience to help others through DO Boxing Academy, a program that combines boxing, fitness, and mindfulness to support young people.You can follow Danny on Instagram @therealdannyoconnor and learn more about his program at doboxingacademy.com.This is a story about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose.Please note: this episode contains explicit content.Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Find more episodes of Recovery Stories Have Power at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcast.

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• Morgan Godvin - Incarceration, Advocacy, and Public Health

  In this episode of Recovery Stories Have Power, Oliver Books sits down with Morgan Godvin—a writer, public health advocate, and researcher focused on drug policy and overdose prevention. Morgan shares her journey from opioid use and four years in federal prison to working on policy reform, touring with Minnesota hip-hop group Atmosphere to distribute naloxone, and traveling internationally—even with a felony record—to support community health efforts.They discuss her experience in the legal system, the challenges of rebuilding life after incarceration, and the barriers that persist long after a sentence is served.Content warning: This episode includes discussions about substance use, overdose, and incarceration.Follow Morgan on social media at @MorganGodvin and learn more about her work at beatsoverdose.com.Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Find more episodes of Recovery Stories Have Power at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcast.

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• Joseph Green - Storyteller, Educator, Advocate - CEO LMSvoice

  Kicking off Season 3! In this powerful premiere episode of Recovery Stories Have Power, host Oliver Books sits down with Joseph Green, CEO of LMSvoice—a spoken word artist, educator, and advocate for recovery. Joseph shares his deeply personal journey, from his early days in theater and poetry to his struggles with substance use disorder and ultimate path to long-term recovery. Through his art and advocacy, he illuminates the power of storytelling in healing and social change. Together, they discuss the intersection of creativity and recovery, the importance of self-reflection, and the impact of fostering hope in difficult times.Start the season with this inspiring conversation about resilience, purpose, and the transformative nature of speaking your truth.Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Find more episodes of Recovery Stories Have Power at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcast.

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• Recovery Stories Have Power - New Year's Special

  Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power! This is the year-end clipshow extravaganza! Thanks so much for listening to our show all year, we really appreciate you. We have great things lined up for 2025, so stay tuned! Visit us online at https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcastThis is also available as a video episode, so check it out our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/SRihzhBzYmcYou can stream recovery Stories Have Power on any podcasting platform, or right here on YouTube.Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Find more episodes of Recovery Stories Have Power at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcast.

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• Episode 24 - Shannon Egan, Recovery Movement Consulting

  Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power! In this episode, host Tyler Brandon interviews Shannon Egan, who shares her inspiring journey from substance use recovery to becoming a trailblazer in the recovery movement. Sober since 2011 and a breast cancer survivor, Shannon is the founder of Recovery Movement Consulting (RMC), where she has helped secure nearly $15 million in funding to expand addiction recovery services nationwide. With a background as a journalist covering global crises like the Darfur genocide and a former UN press officer advocating for women’s health, Shannon’s unique experiences fuel her mission to empower recovery organizations and reduce stigma surrounding addiction. Balancing her impactful career with a love for her rescue pets in Utah, Shannon’s story is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of recoveryBe sure to check out Shanon's website https://www.recoverymovementconsult.com and give her a follow on instagram @shannonmaeeganThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Find more episodes of Recovery Stories Have Power at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcast.

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