Where Have I Been? The Truth Behind the Podcast Hiatus

Where Have I Been? The Truth Behind the Podcast Hiatus

Curious about how others cope with the challenges of staying sober? This catch‑up episode finds host and recovery coach Damon Frank answering the big question many regulars have had: “Where have I been?” and “Is Recovered Life still a thing?” Damon walks through how the show started during COVID, born out of boredom with flat online meetings and a craving for deeper chats about real recovery.

He talks about begging friends to come on and talk honestly about topics like grace, meditation, and how they *actually* got sober. As he puts it, “We tried everything under the sun to try to get people to really have their best recovered life.” You’ll hear how the podcast gradually grew into a wider media network, with impactful conversations on schizophrenia, medically assisted treatment, and mental health that left Damon sensing a bigger calling.

He shares how going live on TikTok showed him just how many people are “literally dying on the vine” because they don’t feel they fit traditional recovery spaces. In a candid, sometimes funny, sometimes heartfelt way, Damon explains why he hit pause on the show to “throw all the chips in” and build a stronger infrastructure: a new app, a revamped media platform, peer support meetings, and a podcast network focused on addiction and mental health.

He’s open about asking God repeatedly, “Do you really want me to do this?” and the signs that kept pointing him back to Recovered Life. The episode is ideal for people in recovery who want community, practical content, and a non‑dogmatic approach. Damon stresses kindness, choice, and mental health as core pillars and reminds everyone: “I’m part of the soundtrack.

You’re really the hero.” It’s a warm reset and a clear promise of more frequent shows, more contributors, and more ways to keep recovery in your pocket. Ready to ask yourself what your own “best recovered life” might look like?