Episode 1104: A Came to Believe Recovery Music SetEpisode 1104: A Came to Believe Recovery Music Set
Take 12 Recovery Radio
A RECOVERY MUSIC SET This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast we feature severa...
53:19•24 Jun 2026
Recovery Anthems: A Came to Believe Music Set Filled with Hope
Episode Overview
- Recovery music can offer experience, strength and hope in a lighter, more accessible format than talk-heavy shows.
- Themes of starting over, change and belief run through the songs, reflecting common challenges in sobriety.
- Tracks highlight the importance of forgiveness and letting go of rage to move forward in recovery.
- Humour and positivity, such as "lighten up" and "say yes to life", are presented as useful attitudes in daily sober living.
- The episode reinforces that many artists and stories exist that focus directly on addiction, recovery and spiritual growth.
“Hey, somebody is going to have a good day today. Why not make it you, right?”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This music-centred instalment of Take 12 Recovery Radio’s "Came to Believe" podcast brings together recovery recording artists whose songs speak directly to life after addiction. Host Monty Dale Meyer, known as the Monty'man, sets the tone by explaining that this is "kind of special and a little different" – an hour dedicated to original recovery songs rather than talk.
The style is relaxed, upbeat and heartfelt, making it easy to throw on when you want encouragement without heavy discussion. You’ll hear Mike O’Brien’s "Start Your Day Over" and "Might As Well Be Me", both wrapped in the idea that "somebody is going to have a good day today. Why not make it you, right?" Bill and Patty B’s "Change" leans on the familiar truth that "nothing changes if nothing changes", while Don Wilder’s "Believe" keeps things simple and hopeful.
The set moves through different moods: The Reprieve with "Again and Again", Barry J.’s reflective "On a Night Like This" about questions of love and forgiveness, and Monty’s own track "My Name Is Monty", which he introduces as "my story" and declares, "I'm a recovered." Richie Supa’s "Dancing in the Rain" and Eli Teller’s "Helping Hand" add emotional weight, touching on support and second chances.
Later, John McAndrew’s "If You Can’t Forgive" and Karen Taylorgood’s "Lighten Up" point towards letting go of rage and loosening up when life feels tight. Kelly Z rounds things off with "Say Yes to Life", echoing the show’s focus on Twelve Step recovery, spiritual growth and breaking the stigma around addiction. Aimed at anyone living sober, curious about recovery, or simply needing a boost, this music set offers stories of experience, strength and hope through song rather than speeches.
If recovery feels heavy today, could a playlist like this be the nudge you need to start your day over?
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