Power of Recovery

02/05/2026

🎙️ After Show Podcast Recap [KISS 108]

Things got a little too real on KISS 108’s After Show 😅 Justin called us out on-air for never inviting him onto our podcast… So naturally, we called our podcast host Lauren Ciccia, live and put her on the spot.

Lots of laughs. Plenty of banter. But underneath it all was the heart of why we show up every day.

Addiction isn’t just about substances, it’s about what’s happening under the surface. And when people feel supported, understood, and not alone, real change becomes possible.

That’s the work we do at Power of Recovery and why we also built Power of Hope in Danvers to support youth mental health before coping turns into crisis... follow them on Facebook

Real conversations. Real people. Real impact.

📞 Power of Recovery: Adult Support call 857-56-POWER (6937)
📞 Power of Hope: Adolescent & Teen Support call 978-791-HOPE (4673)

🔗Link to the KISS 108 After Show Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/510-billy-lisa-in-the-morning-30037857/episode/power-of-recovery-is-back-317167176/

02/02/2026

No one gets sober unless they want to.

Not if you beg them. Not if you shame them. Not if you use reason, emotion, or tough love.

There‘s only one thing that makes someone get sober: their own realization that they need to do it.

THE THING IS…

YOU have to want to get sober,

YOU have to want it bad enough to go the distance,

SO.

Get off your ass and do the work and fight for your life while you still have one to fight for.

Call right now, we are here to help: 857-56-POWER.. that’s 857-567-6937

01/31/2026

🎧 Watch The Mended Podcast – Episode #25

Lauren and Dave cap off the year with great conversations including topics such as NPR, reincarnation, and much more!

Check it out now on Mended 🎙️>>

It’s New Year’s Eve! And Lauren and Dave cap off the year with great conversations including topics such as NPR, reincarnation, and much more!

01/28/2026

Quitting drinking or drugging doesn’t fix your life. It opens your life.

A lot of people come into recovery thinking, “If I just stop using, everything will get better.”

But sobriety alone isn’t the solution. It’s the starting point.

And once the substances are gone, it can feel raw. Exposed. Uncomfortable. Like you’re walking around without armor. That discomfort doesn’t mean you’re doing recovery wrong. It usually means the real work has begun.

Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about:

-Nearly 40–60% of people relapse without ongoing support
-Recovery improves dramatically when emotional, behavioral, and accountability work is involved
-The people who stay sober aren’t just abstinent. They’re actively changing how they live.

What the real work actually looks like:

✔️ Learning why you used, not just stopping
✔️ Addressing trauma, patterns, and emotional triggers
✔️ Building structure, accountability, and honest relationships
✔️ Showing up consistently… even when it’s uncomfortable
✔️ Letting others walk with you instead of doing it alone

Sobriety can feel uncomfortable because growth is uncomfortable. But discomfort is not failure. Stagnation is.

We don’t just help people quit substances. We help them do the work that makes sobriety stick.
Sobriety isn’t the goal.
Freedom is.

Call us-let’s get to work… together. 📞 857-56-POWER (857-567-6937)

01/26/2026

📺 America in Crisis: Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

In this episode of America in Crisis, the conversation centers on the real human impact of addiction and what it truly takes to break the cycle.

Host David Hunt sits down with Matthew Parlante, Recovery Advocate at Power of Recovery, who brings firsthand insight from the front lines of recovery support.

Matthew speaks openly about the barriers individuals and families face, the importance of meeting people where they are, and how structure, accountability, and community play a critical role in long-term recovery.

This powerful conversation is an honest reminder that recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. With the right support, hope becomes action — and change becomes possible.

💛 Recovery is possible. Help is real. And no one has to do this alone.

▶️ America in Crisis: Breaking the Cycle of Addiction now available on our Media page >> https://www.powerofrecovery.org/media

01/24/2026

In recovery, hope is often the first thing lost and the last thing believed.

After relapse, regret, and disappointment, hope can feel unrealistic.

But hope isn’t wishful thinking.
It’s where recovery begins.

If this resonates, you’re not alone and you don’t have to do this by yourself.

Hope is what allows you to:
*Make the first phone call
*Walk through the door for the first time
*Believe that this attempt could be different
*Stay one more day when quitting feels easier

Hope IS a strategy 🤍 Recovery starts with connection.
Join us. If you need support, we’re here. Always.

Call us anytime @ 857-56-POWER … That’s (857) 567-6937

01/22/2026

You heard it here first 🤭💅🏻

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01/20/2026

Alex’s Day One didn’t look like a “Movie Moment”…. and that’s the point.

Alex didn’t wake up on the worst day of his addiction.There were no fireworks. No dramatic turning point. Just another dark, lonely day… and one small decision to ask for help one more time.

That was his Day One.

Alex’s story reminds us that:

-Everyone’s path into recovery looks different
-Day One doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be honest
-Progress often starts quietly, with a moment of clarity and courage

Nearly 14 years later, that single step changed everything: restored family relationships, meaningful work, service to others, freedom, and a life he once couldn’t imagine.

There’s no single way to start recovery but every journey begins with a step toward something better.

If you or someone you love is struggling, you don’t have to wait for a breaking point. Reach out. We’re here when you’re ready. 💙🧡

Overcoming addiction to drugs/alcohol isn't easy, but it can be done. Read our interview Alex Costa, Billy Costa's son about his his Day 1 story here: https://www.powerofrecovery.org/blog/alex-costa-how-i-got-to-my-day-1

01/19/2026

🧡 Starting Recovery - How it actually works at Power of Recovery🩵

If you’ve tried handling things on your own… or you just know you need a little extra support try calling us. You do not have to do this alone!

Alls you have to do is reach out ANYTIME, 24/7: 857-56-POWER (857-567-6937)

• We listen first (no pressure, no judgment)
• We help you figure out next steps that make sense for you

When you’re ready — or even when you’re not — just call.
Here for you, 24/7. No pressure. Just support.
Give us a call right now. 857-56-POWER. That's (857)-567-6937 👊

01/17/2026

This week on Mended 🎙️

Host Lauren Ciccia sits down with Ben (35) from Cranston, RI, who shares his journey from early substance use to a life-changing turning point: taking suggestions instead of fighting recovery.

Nearly 13 years sober, a dad of two, Ben talks about community, accountability, and the truth that stuck with him most:

“Choose your HARD”

Because using is its own Groundhog Day and recovery gives you choices.

🎧 Watch the full episode on Mended now

01/17/2026

This week on Mended 🎙️

Host Lauren Ciccia sits down with Ben (35) from Cranston, RI, who shares his journey from early substance use to a life-changing turning point: taking suggestions instead of fighting recovery.

Nearly 13 years sober, a dad of two, Ben talks about community, accountability, and the truth that stuck with him most:

“Choose your HARD”

Because using is its own Groundhog Day and recovery gives you choices.

👉 Watch the full conversation on Mended

Ben C, Dave’s brother who is coming up on 13 years clean, comes on the show to discuss how his addiction affected him, and how his worldview is shaped from l...

01/17/2026

This week on Mended 🎙️

Host Lauren Ciccia sits down with Ben (35) from Cranston, RI, who shares his journey from early substance use to a life-changing turning point: taking suggestions instead of fighting recovery.

Nearly 13 years sober, a dad of two, Ben talks about community, accountability, and the truth that stuck with him most:

“Choose your HARD”

Because using is its own Groundhog Day and recovery gives you choices.