Summer Break!

Summer Break!

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This short update from Retrieving Sanity gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when recovery, work, and mental health all need attention at the same time. Host Tanner Keegan Read, who introduces himself simply as "Keegan with guidance and recovery", shares that the show is taking a small summer break for the first time in its few-year run.

A surprise career change, shifting schedules, and personal matters have all combined to make regular episodes tricky for the moment. Keegan explains that this pause is about avoiding burnout and keeping the podcast healthy for the long term. You’ll hear Keegan say, "We've got to just go with the flow sometimes. And unfortunately, the flow is going to be a trickle right now," summing up the balance between commitment to the show and the reality of life changes.

The tone stays warm and grateful throughout, with thanks offered to everyone who’s listened "for five seasons, five minutes, five seconds, or this is your first listen." The update also touches on the importance of mental health support, briefly pointing towards crisis options for anyone struggling, including those in the LGBTQ+ community. While there’s no guest interview this time, the message fits neatly with the podcast’s broader focus on addiction recovery, mental health, and learning from human stories.

Regular episodes are expected to resume around mid-August or early September, with interviews returning shortly after. Until then, this check-in reminds you that taking a step back can be part of staying sober, staying sane, and staying kind to yourself. It’s a useful listen if you need reassurance that pausing to look after your own wellbeing doesn’t mean failure; it means you’re still in the fight. How might a small break help you protect your own recovery?