Alchemist Recovery Podcast

Where addiction ends, transformation begins.

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Where addiction ends, transformation begins. The Alchemist Recovery Podcast (formerly The Sober Shaman) explores recovery through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and spiritual practice. It offers listeners a non-denominational, self-empowering path beyond the usual approaches. Hosted by Randal Lyons, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and recovery specialist with over 30 years in the field, each episode blends practical tools for understanding the mechanisms of how the addiction cycle operates and perpetuates. This isn't just about breaking the cycle, it's about what comes after: ongoing growth, mastery, and a life re-membered. Expect solo reflections, guest conversations, and medicine for the journey...

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Recent episodes

  • The Family Secret: Reclaiming What the Silence StoleOct 24, 2026 · 44 min
  • Why am I on more drugs coming out of treatment than when I went in?Oct 16, 2026 · 38 min
  • How to Break the Spell of the Broken BrainOct 9, 2026 · 47 min
  • The Spell of Possession, The Lie of Addiction & How the Vampire Got Invited InSep 28, 2026 · 41 min
  • “I Need Something”: Filling the Void in Addiction RecoverySep 22, 2026 · 38 min
  • What Do I Do When There’s Nothing I Can Do?Sep 16, 2026 · 37 min
  • Addiction & the Power of NurturanceAug 30, 2026 · 39 min
  • Addiction & the Power of HomeAug 26, 2026 · 36 min
  • Addiction & the Rituals of CommunionAug 17, 2026 · 36 min
  • Transformation - Not TreatmentAug 4, 2026 · 37 min

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