HopeDealer Movement

04/22/2026

Treatment for alcohol use disorder varies based on a person’s needs. There are many choices today that make possible. Visit samhsa.gov/find-help if you or someone you know is looking for help.

04/21/2026

✨ Your story matters. ✨
Not all recovery stories are the same, and the way we share them can inspire hope—or unintentionally glorify the past. In this episode, David Stoecker breaks down the 4 essential parts of a recovery story: what you overcame, what you learned, what you gained, and what you do now to maintain your goals.
💡 Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone, or working in mental health, this episode will show you how to share your story with honesty, impact, and hope.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn your journey into a tool for transformation.
https://youtu.be/LecsoilVCjM

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04/15/2026

As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to be able to answer our kid’s tough questions ― and start the tough conversations. Open conversations and awareness can help prevent underage drinking. Find resources at: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

04/14/2026

She was homeless.
Standing over an overpass…
Not even sure she wanted to live anymore.

Today?
She’s 9 months sober.
Helping other women find recovery.
And building a life she never thought was possible.

This episode is a raw, honest look at what recovery REALLY looks like—not just getting sober, but learning how to live again.

If you or someone you love is struggling… please watch this.
Hope is real. Recovery is possible. 💙

🎧 Listen here: https://youtu.be/51pACTddZ20

👉 Tag someone who needs this reminder today.

What does real recovery actually look like?In this powerful episode of the Better Life in Recovery: Hope Dealer Podcast, Kate shares her raw, unfiltered jour...

04/08/2026

Do you have concerns about the health, wellness, and well-being of yourself, your child, or someone you care about? Find support with Screen4Success—a quick and easy way to identify areas where someone may benefit from more support: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/screen4success

04/07/2026

Addiction is NOT a choice.

But the way we treat people struggling with it?
That is.

Stigma is keeping people silent.
Keeping people sick.
And sometimes… costing lives.

If you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or work in this space—this conversation is for you.

Let’s change the narrative. 👇

🎧 Listen to the latest episode now. https://youtu.be/Oq6mFQJVa7I

Addiction stigma doesn’t just hurt—it keeps people from getting help.In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podcast, David Stoecker and Josh take an ...

04/04/2026

April is —a time to raise awareness of alcohol misuse. Find helpful resources on prevention, treatment & recovery support that you & your community can: samhsa.gov/alcohol

03/31/2026

What if the worst day of your life became the turning point?

Randy was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison.

He could have given up.

Instead, he chose recovery.

Now he’s helping rewrite laws, train thousands to reverse overdoses, and fight for a system that treats addiction like the health issue it is.

Recovery doesn’t just change one life.

It changes communities.

If you’re in recovery…
If you love someone who is…
If you work in this field…

This conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen now. https://youtu.be/18t_sGaNMAI

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03/24/2026

What was the turning point in your recovery?

For Josh, it was a moment in an airport when he thought he was dead… and realized he wasn’t.

In this episode we talk about:
✔️ Rock bottom
✔️ Radical honesty
✔️ Faith in recovery
✔️ Restoring family
✔️ What actually keeps someone sober

Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or work in the field — this conversation matters.

https://youtu.be/YzbkTCvUEwY

Drop a 💛 in the comments if you believe recovery is possible.

And share this with someone who needs hope today.

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03/17/2026

Fear has talked more people out of recovery than relapse ever has.

“What if I fail again?”
“What will people think?”
“Why try?”

That voice isn’t truth.
It’s fear.

And fear is a liar.

In this week’s episode, we talk about how fear keeps us stuck in addiction — and how to walk through it anyway.

If you’re struggling, early in recovery, supporting someone, or working in the field… this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now. And share it with someone who needs courage today.
https://youtu.be/fgwwwEhyVD0

Fear is one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck in addiction.In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery podcast, we talk about how fear shows up in ...

03/10/2026

Should you date in early recovery… or wait a year?

This might be one of the most controversial topics in recovery.

Some people say:
👉 “Wait a year.”
👉 “Get a plant first.”
👉 “You’ll ruin your sobriety.”

But is that always true?

In this episode of Better Life in Recovery, we get real about:
• Why so many relationships crash in early sobriety
• What boundaries actually look like
• Faith-based vs clinical perspectives
• Emotional maturity and sobriety
• Becoming the person you’d want to date

If you’re in recovery…
If you love someone who is…
Or if you’ve ever rushed into a relationship trying to fix yourself…

This conversation is for you.

Because the truth is — if you don’t like who you are yet, no relationship is going to fix that.

🎧 Listen here: https://youtu.be/E6fj6hVo7Ss

Let’s talk:
Did you wait before dating in recovery?
Do you think people should?

Is it a bad idea to date in early recovery? Should you really wait a year?In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podcast, David and Josh get honest a...

03/03/2026

He was facing 35 years in prison.

Today, he’s a father in long-term recovery who says the greatest gift of his life is simply… peace.

In this week’s episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podcast, Chris shares his journey from childhood trauma and PTSD to treatment court, surrender, and building a life worth living.

One line from his daughter says it all:

“Dad, please don’t ever go back to zero.”

If you’re in recovery, seeking recovery, love someone who’s struggling, or work in the mental health field — this conversation is for you.

Recovery is real. And it’s possible.

🎧 Listen here: https://youtu.be/ArWvODOa7lA

If this speaks to you, share it with someone who needs hope today.

What does recovery really look like after trauma, war, addiction, and facing 35 years in prison?In this powerful episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podca...