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Addicted to Recovery Podcast

Two British hosts in recovery, Christopher White and Max Thomas, hold raw, supportive conversations with guests about their paths to sobriety.

The brief

A UK-based interview podcast where two hosts, both active in 12-step recovery, have long-form conversations with other recovering addicts. Episodes are built around the guest's personal story, from childhood and early drug use to hitting rock bottom and finding a new way of life through programs like Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. The hosts share their own experiences freely, creating a supportive, informal atmosphere reminiscent of a recovery meeting.

The podcast's strength is its focus on the raw, unfiltered stories of everyday people, rather than celebrities. Its British sensibility and informal, compassionate tone make complex recovery concepts feel accessible and relatable.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Hosted by Christopher White and Max Thomas, Addicted to Recovery features raw, real, and inspiring conversations about addiction and hope. With nearly a decade of combined sobriety, the hosts aim to break the stigma around addiction by sharing personal stories and insights from 12-Step programs. The podcast serves as a guiding light for those on their recovery journey, featuring speaker tapes and discussions relevant to AA, NA, and Al-Anon.

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Credentials & credits

  • Host (Christopher White), 5+ years clean in Narcotics Anonymous
  • Host (Max Thomas), 7+ years clean, business owner
  • Guest (Kent), Counselor and mentor for addiction and trauma
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~Monthly
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
37
Last episode
2 months ago
May 6, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Addicted to Recovery Podcast - Ep 27 - Spiritual John

    A powerful story of transformation, detailing a journey through homelessness, prison in Tenerife, and the tragic loss of a child before finding recovery and becoming a helper in the same services he once used.

  2. 02
    Greg - The accident that saved my life

    A unique recovery story centered on a guest who suffered a life-altering injury early in his sobriety, exploring how the accident paradoxically became a key part of his healing.

  3. 03
    Fatherhood, fear and recovery

    A deeply relatable discussion about the daily struggles of applying recovery principles to family life, dealing with intrusive thoughts, and the challenge of being present as a parent.

  4. 04
    Kent - My Greatest Achievement Was Getting Clean

    This episode challenges the stereotype of an addict by featuring a guest who was a high-achiever—Oxford, elite rugby, banking—proving that addiction does not discriminate.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How the host interviews

The format is conversational and interview-based, with hosts Christopher White and Max Thomas guiding guests through their life stories. They frequently interject with their own related experiences and offer supportive commentary. Episodes often begin with a promotion for the show's Patreon page, which offers bonus content.

Questions the host keeps coming back to

  • How are you doing, mate?
  • Tell us about your childhood and your story.
  • How clean are you now?
  • What's been happening in the [time since last appearance]?
  • Do you think it happened for a reason?
  • What's your main buzz now?
  • How is life?
  • How has that changed since being in recovery?
  • What do you do when a big feeling comes up?

Signature segments

  • · Intro: "Hello and welcome back to Addicted to Recovery, the podcast bringing you the truth about addiction."
  • · Patreon Promotion
  • · Host Self-Disclosure

Topics covered repeatedly

12-Step RecoverySponsorshipRelapse and RedemptionSpiritual AwakeningChildhood TraumaMental HealthFamily Dynamics in RecoverySobriety MilestonesManaging EmotionsGambling Addiction
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are typically people with multiple years of sobriety in 12-step programs who are willing to share detailed, often traumatic, stories of their pasts. Many are friends of the hosts from the recovery community, and some, like 'Spiritual John' and Kent, are recurring guests.

Recent guests
  • Chris
    on Fatherhood, fear and recovery
  • Greg
    on Greg - The accident that saved my life
  • Spiritual John
    on Addicted to Recovery Podcast - Ep 27 - Spiritual John
  • Kent
    on Addicted to Recovery Podcast - Ep21- Kent
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
3.8K
3,820
Avg views / video
495
Trailing window
Total views
35.2K
35,223
Videos published
37
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast's primary monetization is a Patreon subscription, which is promoted at the beginning of episodes and offers listeners access to bonus content.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who are the hosts of Addicted to Recovery?
The hosts are Christopher White, who has over five years of sobriety in Narcotics Anonymous, and Max Thomas, a business owner with over seven years of sobriety.
Is the podcast still being produced?
Yes, new episodes are released regularly, often on a weekly basis.
What is the format of the show?
It is an interview-based podcast where the hosts have long-form, conversational interviews with guests about their addiction and recovery journeys.
Who are the typical guests?
Guests are typically everyday people with significant time in 12-step recovery programs who share their personal stories of hitting rock bottom and finding sobriety.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]Addicted to Recovery - Podcast Addictpodcastaddict.com
  2. [02]Addicted to Recovery - Listen Noteslistennotes.com
  3. [03]Addicted to Recovery with Max and Chris - YouTubeyoutube.com
  4. [04]Welcome to Addicted to Recovery Podcast - EP1 - YouTubeyoutube.com
  5. [05]Addicted to Recovery - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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