#100 – Recovery Survey: Episode 100

#100 – Recovery Survey: Episode 100

What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? Episode 100 of Recovery Survey turns that question into a full-on celebration of community, grit, and hope. Instead of a regular interview, Brett Morris pulls together a collage of voices from past guests, fellow creators, and supporters to mark this milestone.

Right from the start, Brett shares some quick stats that show just how far the show has come, from a 227% growth in the last year to downloads across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and beyond. He makes it clear he’s humbled by the reach, but the heart of the episode lies in the messages from people whose lives and work are rooted in recovery.

You’ll hear raw honesty like, “You need to stick with this 1% and just keep going with it,” from someone who held on to the tiniest spark of hope when everything felt lost. Others focus on letting go of shame and guilt, learning self-love, and accepting that relapse and re-starts can be part of the journey. One speaker shares, “My program isn’t perfect… but the message is, you can do it,” capturing the show’s non-judgemental tone.

Former guests talk about how Recovery Survey gave them a platform to share stories of trauma, healing, and long-term sobriety, some now writing books, training as counsellors, or building their own recovery-focused projects. Fellow podcasters and advocates highlight the importance of harm reduction, varied pathways to recovery, and the simple power of hearing, again and again, that you are not alone.

Stylistically, the episode feels like a big group hug: informal, emotional, sometimes funny, often tearful, and always grounded in real lived experience. It’s aimed at anyone touched by addiction—people in recovery, those still using, loved ones and allies—who need to hear that change is possible, one day and one honest conversation at a time. If you’re looking for proof that community and consistent effort can change lives, this celebration might be exactly what you need today.