This episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Tyler Waguespack, an Intake Coordinator at Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Tyler brings a frontline perspective on the early stages of recovery—how people access help, what motivates that first step, and how compassionate intake work lays the foundation for long-term healing. He discusses the importance of meeting people where they are, reducing barriers to care, and helping individuals and their families navigate the often-overwhelming world of addiction treatment with dignity and respect.

With real-world experience supporting clients from their first phone call through program placement, Tyler shares insight into the courage it takes to ask for help and the systems that can make that process smoother, more welcoming, and more effective. Whether you’re considering treatment yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want a better understanding of recovery access, this episode sheds light on the part of the journey that begins before the clinical work even starts.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 78 to hear Tyler’s take on intake work, early recovery momentum, and the power of encouragement when someone first reaches out for help.

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In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome back Stuart Bostwick, RAC, a seasoned addiction counselor with deep experience in trauma-informed care and recovery support at Palmetto Recovery.

Stuart returns to dive deeper into what it takes to help people break cycles of addiction and find lasting freedom. In this conversation, he expands on his clinical insights, the realities of relapse and recovery, and how compassion must be paired with structure in treatment. Stuart also talks about how the work of recovery isn’t confined to the clinic—it extends into community, accountability, and ongoing growth.

Whether you’re early in your recovery journey, supporting someone you love, or working in the addiction-care field, this episode offers practical guidance and honest conversation about the challenges and opportunities that come with sustained recovery.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 77 for a thoughtful, grounded discussion on healing, resilience, and what recovery really looks like behind the scenes with someone who’s lived and worked in it for years.

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In this special holiday episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley kick back in Christmas flannel and pajamas for “Christmas Hangover”—a reflective, lighthearted look back at an incredible year of conversations, growth, and recovery.

Ronnie and Michael spend this episode recalling some of the amazing guests who joined them throughout the year—voices that brought honesty, courage, laughter, and hope to the recovery community. From powerful personal stories to professionals working on the front lines of addiction recovery, this episode is a thank-you to everyone who shared their story and trusted the show with it.

They also reflect on how these conversations shaped them personally, what they’ve learned along the way, and why creating a judgment-free space for recovery continues to matter more than ever—especially during the holidays.

🎄 Episode 76 is part gratitude, part reflection, and part cozy holiday hangout. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just found the show this year, this one is for you.

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