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Supporting Sobriety Podcast

Supporting Sobriety Podcast

De: Matt Bair & Ryan Hedrick
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The Mission

The Supporting Sobriety Podcast is dedicated to providing hope to the unsung heroes behind those struggling with addiction…their friends and family.

We will share insights, stories and resources to help listeners support their loved ones and care for themselves on the recovery journey.

The Hosts

Matt Bair

Matt considers himself blessed to be a recovering alcoholic. His lifetime profession as a radio broadcaster has been derailed multiple times by alcohol abuse but he remains alive and employed through the grace of God and help of others.

Matt lives by the humility introduced in the first step of 12-step recovery, that the alcoholic is truly “powerless over alcohol,” and the alcoholic in use of alcohol possesses a life that is “unmanageable.” He enunciates these beliefs in teaching recovery to alcoholics and addicts, while understanding there’s more to learn from the ones who don’t make it (Keep. Coming. Back). He truly believes everything “always gets better” if you don’t take the next drink or drug. Matt is dedicated to “supporting the supporters” like those who have been critical to his ongoing sobriety.

Matt is the long-time morning and afternoon traffic reporter for WIBC / Indianapolis.

Ryan Hedrick

Ryan Hedrick's life has been a journey of recovery from a challenging battle with addiction spanning nearly 25 years. His struggles with cocaine and methamphetamine led him down a dangerous path, marked by numerous attempts at treatment. However, salvation came in the form of a 12-step program that became his sanctuary.

To break free from the shackles of addiction, Ryan committed himself to giving back to recovery communities nationwide. He extended his support by bringing 12-step meetings to jails and institutions, sponsoring men on their recovery journeys, and regularly attending meetings. Like his co-host, the clutches of drugs and alcohol jeopardized Ryan's life and his career in radio.

Ryan is currently a reporter and morning news anchor at WIBC/Indianapolis where he met his podcast co-host Matt Bair. Together they strive to offer a beacon of hope to those grappling with similar struggles. Their podcast aims to reach and assist individuals behind the scenes by sharing personal experiences, strength, and hope with their followers. Through their collective journey, Ryan and Matt seek to inspire and support those supporting loved ones on the path to recovery.

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Episodios
  • Episode 67 | Grief, Recovery, and the Road Back Home

    Episode 67 | Grief, Recovery, and the Road Back Home
    Nov 6 2025

    Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick talk about coping with grief and loss while in recovery. Recently, Ryan traveled to Maryland to be with his family as they said goodbye to his father, an experience he had never faced before.

    Matt also shares his own perspective on handling loss and finding balance through recovery. Together, they discuss practical ways to manage difficult emotions and support one another through challenging times. This episode offers helpful insight for caregivers and anyone walking alongside a loved one dealing with loss.

    Resources:

    Al-Anon: Al-Anon.org

    Meetings: aa.org/find-aa

    NA Meetings: na.org/meetingsearch/virtual-meeting-search/

    Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255

    • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - Resources for Families
    • Families Against Narcotics (FAN) - Support for Families
    • SAMHSA’s National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP)

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    30 m
  • Episode 66 | Marijuana Addiction? Let's be Blunt.

    Episode 66 | Marijuana Addiction? Let's be Blunt.
    Oct 21 2025

    Marijuana is not exactly top of mind when we think of addiction. You might gently roll your eyes when hearing someone say, “I’m addicted to marijuana…” I mean, really? How can you be addicted to the ganja? You can’t overdose on it. It makes everyone giggle. It’s a natural pain killer. How, how in the world is marijuana addictive or dangerous? Some people even smoke it as a sacrament. Praise the green goddess and pass the sticky icky!

    About that. Addiction is addiction, and you can absolutely, unequivocally become addicted to cannabis. Today’s bud is incredibly potent compared to the stuff your parents or grandparents smoked back in the 70s, and it can be laced with fentanyl, a one-shot killer that can overdose the user with a penny sized amount. Then there are synthetics, or man-made products with THC. They’ve turned the weed world on its head. Who knows what you’re smoking?

    We’re the addicts, you’re the caregiver. We don’t think marijuana is bad by itself, just bad in the hands of addicts. We discuss in Ep. 56, so give it a listen if you’re cannabis curious. While you’re at it, find us on X and Instagram: @sobriety_pod. Supporting Sobriety is also available on major podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple. Please like, subscribe, and rate!

    Resources:

    Al-Anon: Al-Anon.org

    Meetings: aa.org/find-aa

    NA Meetings: na.org/meetingsearch/virtual-meeting-search/

    Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255

    • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - Resources for Families
    • Families Against Narcotics (FAN) - Support for Families
    • SAMHSA’s National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP)

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 m
  • Episode 65 | Love, Relapse, and the Call That Changes Everything

    Episode 65 | Love, Relapse, and the Call That Changes Everything
    Oct 9 2025

    Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick take a look at how complicated it can be to care for someone in recovery. The relationship shifts, emotions run high, and boundaries can blur — especially when the phone rings and it’s your loved one on the other end. Whether they’re trying to stay clean, have slipped back, or the roles have reversed and now you’re the one calling them, Matt and Ryan talk through how addiction and recovery change both people. This episode explores the before, during, and after of recovery — and what it really takes to stay connected through it all.

    You can find us on X and Instagram: @sobriety_pod. Supporting Sobriety is also available on major podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple. Please like, subscribe, and rate our podcast!

    Resources:

    Al-Anon: Al-Anon.org

    Meetings: aa.rgroup.org/meengs

    NA Meetings: virtual-na.orginte

    Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255

    • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - Resources for Families

    • Families Against Narcotics (FAN) - Support for Families

    • SAMHSA’s National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP)

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Más Menos
    32 m
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