Episode 33 of the Bare Knuckle Recovery Podcast is one of our most powerful and practical yet. Hosts Tommy Streeter and Nate Moellering are joined again by Mike Sedjo for a raw, unfiltered conversation about relapse, recovery, and what it really takes to build a sustainable sober life.
Too often, relapse is seen as the end of the road—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we dive into:
→ Why relapse is not the end of recovery
→ How to get back up after setbacks without losing progress
→ The guilt and shame of relapse—and how to break free from it
→ The role of self-care in avoiding burnout and staying balanced
→ Learning to replace “all-or-nothing” thinking with healthy temperance
→ The importance of new hobbies, joy, and community in sobriety
→ How families can support loved ones in recovery without destroying themselves in the process
This episode is packed with hard truths, lived experience, and encouragement for anyone walking the recovery road—whether it’s your own journey or someone you love.
👉 Relapse doesn’t define you. Self-care isn’t selfish. And recovery is about more than just putting down the substance—it’s about rebuilding a life worth living.
About Bare Knuckle Recovery
Tommy and Nate have been bareknuckle brawling with this disease known as addiction. As addicts in recovery, they are sharing their experiences and advice to recovering addicts all over the world. Tommy and Nate are both counselors at Fort Wayne Recovery, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Fort Wayne, IN as well as at Allendale Treatment, a detox center in Fort Wayne. Bare Knuckle Recovery is their online vlog dedicated to free educational content about addiction for individuals and their families who struggle with addiction all over the world.
